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Greetings!
This is the time of the year we stop and think about all the blessings in our lives. From the necessities in life, to family, to friends, and so much more. Those blessings also extend to our faith and our wonderful Community of Faith. God's love for us in Jesus is certainly at the top of our list of things we are thankful for in our lives. This wonderful Chatham Presbyterian Church is right there as well. Here are just a few of the blessings here at CPC:
- Bringing Bonnie on as our Youth Director
- A balanced budget for 2015
- The new Food Pantry Garden ready to go next spring
- An increase in Mission giving by more than $20,000.00
- Our new Club House Sunday Afternoon Events
- Wonderful Worship Celebrations that lift our spirits and deepen our faith
This list could go on and on. What would you add? I invite you to be in prayer, giving thanks for all God's amazing blessings in your life and here at CPC. I give thanks for every one of you and the love and devotion you bring to God and to this church.
Jim
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NOVEMBER SERMON SERIES
Stewardship - The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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Nov. 1:Certainties of Life: People Will Let You Down. Genesis 27:1-30, Hosea 11:1-9.
Nov. 8: Blessed: Handed a Gift. 2 Corinthians 9:1-15.
Nov. 15: Entrusted: Caring for the Gift. Matthew 25:14-30. Nov. 22: Giving: Sharing the Gift. Matthew 25:31-46
Nov. 29: New Sermon Series: Stop and Smell the Pine Needles! Slow Down.
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With the blessings from last year's Stewardship Campaign, our finances are solid. When was the last time you heard that at CPC? As we turn our attention to the 2016 year, we want to ask you to do three things as you consider your response to God:
- Make a pledge. Yes, we move forward on faith. Yet it is very hard to formulate a budget not knowing what might be offered to God's work through CPC. If everyone makes a commitment, the budgeting process becomes easier.
- Consider adding 4% to your 2015 giving. We want to adjust several items including adding some new budget lines for ongoing and newer programs. If everyone increased giving by 4% or more, we will continue to have a balanced budget.
- Pray. We ask you to give based not on the needs of CPC, but on how God has blessed you and your desire to respond. Please pray for yourself, for our church, and for God to lead you in your giving. Biblically, we are challenged to tithe our blessing back to God.
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Office Project: Electric is nearly finished; heating with a new furnace began this week. Soon, the drywall will be installed and finished. After that, we will be able to paint, install the interior doors and do the finishing touches before carpet is laid. Stay tuned for when we'll need additional help.
The Loft for our youth program is moving forward. The stage and walls are going in along with the sound area, lift and much more. The students are growing excited about this new area to support our Youth Ministry.
"Fund the Furniture." With the remodel nearly finished, we need to purchase some furniture. Though we will use much or all of our current office items, we need to add some new items. And we want to make The Loft for our youth a comfortable area, too. We invite the congregation to help "Fund the Furniture" with a monetary donation. More details coming over the next few weeks.
Finally, the Food Pantry Garden is mostly complete, with a few items to be completed next spring. Many thanks to all who dedicated time and effort to make this project come to life.
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STAR QUEST FOR CLUBHOUSE KIDS IN NOV.
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We Are Family - A Clubhouse Family Sunday Event was a blast for the Clubhouse friends and families who enjoyed a gorgeous trip to the Niemeyer farm in Auburn, Oct. 18. Check out our Photo Album here.
Thanks to Gary and Cheryl Niemeyer for being awesome hosts!
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Frontline meets every Sunday night in November. Dinner served at 5:45 p.m. in Olsen Hall followed by worship and teaching at 6:30 p.m. Thanks to the families who have cooked dinner for our youth group!
Save the Date: Thursday, Dec. 10: Avanti's Gondola Fundraiser. Stay tuned for details.
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Food Pantry Pick-Up, Sunday Nov. 1
Our Kids with Karts will be at the ready for your food donations. Current needs include rice, tomato sauce, Hamburger and Tuna Helper, Ramen noodles, dish soap, laundry detergent and toilet paper.
Turn Back Clocks, Saturday, Oct. 31
Be sure to "Fall Back" one hour on Halloween night. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
Planning Time: Jim will be off from Nov. 5-12 to plan for the winter and spring months. If you have any needs, please call the church office or any of the Deacons.
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Joys and Thanks
to all who came out to work on the Food Pantry Garden
...to those who helped spruce up the place on Clean-Up Day ...to all the families who support and help our new Clubhouse Family Sunday Events.
...to those who are helping with remodel project and The Loft
...to everyone for making Trunk or Treat such a huge success (photos here)
...to God's Spirit, who leads us and fills us with enthusiasm and energy to share the love of Jesus with the world.
...for new grandbabies! Welcome Madelyn Jane Byram, proud grandparents Don and Jane.
Prayer requests include: Sheila Dudra, Lisa Edmison's mom, having heart issues. Kim Geving, recovering at home from surgery. Steve Sabo, at home recovering from stem cell transplant. Taylor Dellosso, Kunzeman's granddaughter, heart issues.
Upcoming Opportunities: Tis' the Season
Sunday, Nov. 22: Hanging of the Greens right after All Church soup and chili Potluck. Bring your favorite side dish.
Gift of Reading Holiday Book Drive: Collection box will be near our Mission Wall. Bring new or gently used books or $$ donations (checks payable to Holiday Book Drive). Questions? See Jane Byram.
Gift Cards Needed for Students in Need:
Too many students are considered homeless in our school district. Please consider donating a $25 gift card to WalMart, Meijer, Walgreens or Target to support them.
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