In the Life of Our Congregation  

Attendance 

October 12      174
October 19      227
October 26      159
November 2     185 

Visitors 

Mike, Christie, Elizabeth and Andrew Sellers; Cassandra Lucas; James Johnson; Ellen Mosher; Bri Tackett; Alex Burkhart;  Larry and Jeanne Todd; Victoria, Maverick and Dexter Adedapo; Reese Thomas; Virginia Wagner; MaryLou
Snider; Steve and Shannon Payne 

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Tips For Seniors

Will your Thanksgiving be stressful or fun?
Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for hosts as well as for seniors and their caregivers. If a loved one is beginning to show signs of lucidity or is losing physical capability, a normally gleeful family gathering can take a turn for the worst. For most people, Thanksgiving is a fun and festive occasion but for some, it is an emotionally challenging time. To avoid facing emotional or physical challenges this Thanksgiving, we suggest that seniors follow these helpful tips:
*Don't dine alone: even if you don't have family members to celebrate the holiday with, many senior centers provide Thanksgiving meals. Sharing the holiday experience with others may help to lift your spirits, while providing you with a hearty, healthy meal.
*Avoid overdrinking: limit your intake to no more than one or two alcoholic drinks per day. If you overindulge, you could suffer negative social and physical repercussions.
*Watch what you eat: although you may be tempted to eat everything in sight, calories and fat still count during the holidays. Overeating can lead to health problems, such as heartburn or a heart attack.
*Focus on your health: if you feel out of the ordinary this holiday season, don't hesitate to set up an appointment with your doctor. Colds, flu, and depression are more common during the colder months.
-Quinn Korzeniecki, November 28th, 2013 Health & Lifestyle  

THANK YOU for working to spruce up the church grounds! The following people shared their time and energy at the fall clean up: Steve and Kathy Benton, Melva Barstow, Sandy and David Bettinger,  Judy Dever, Carl Krohn, Greg Gentler, Carole Poleski, Jeanne Kennedy, Bill Jambeau, Robert Coolsaet and Doug Ledbetter. Leaves were raked, weeds and annuals pulled, shrubs trimmed and bulbs planted to keep our church home beautiful. The next Green Team event will be in the spring. Plan to join us then!   

 - Leigh Krauss

  All girls and women are invited to attend the Women's Advent Tea on Sunday, November 30, at 3 pm. Bring your friends! Decorate a table or sign up to bring finger food treats or just attend the wonderful program and tea. Any way you choose, reservations are being taken at the Crossroads. 

   Sign up at the Crossroads. Reserve your room and decide what you'd like for dinner. In the meantime, make certain you've locked in the date on your own calendar. We're back in the retreat business after a year's absence, and we want all of you to be part of the warmth and friendliness of this annual getaway.

   Prayer Partners: We asked last winter, in the absence of a Women's Retreat, that you continue praying for your prayer partner from the previous year's Retreat. Now it's time to let your prayer partner know that you've been watching over her. Send her a card or a note and let her know she's had special attention.