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~ Worshiping God ~
When we are not in the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent or Easter,
we are in the growth period of Ordinary Time -
marked by the living and hopeful color of Green.

While the 'seasons' of the church year focus upon one aspect of the presence
of God in our lives, Ordinary Time celebrates all aspects and occurs twice
in the Liturgical / Christian calendar. First during the time between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, and then again between Pentecost and Advent.
This is why this Sunday we pick up where we left off, at Ordinary Sunday Nine.

May your Ordinary Time be EXTRA-ordinary!


Sunday, November 13, 2016

The 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

8:30 a.m.  ~  Worship at The Lake Club
10:30 a.m. ~ Worship at The LOCC

Interruptions  ~  Luke 21:5-19

~ Flowers for this Sunday given by ~

8:30 a.m. - Carolyn & Michael Baur in honor of our Armed Forces

10:30 a.m. - Ginger & Steve Cargile in memory of Chris & Donna Cargile

~ Ushers for this Sunday ~

8:30 a.m. - Carolyn & Michael Baur; Taffy & Steve Hicks
10:30 a.m. - Ginger Cargile; Jonelle Wolf



How would it inform our lives
if we looked at the stories in our sacred texts
as simply accounts of interruptions?

How do we deal with interruptions - even the spiritual ones?
Possibly like this?


Come and Find the Quiet Center
Shirley Erena Murray
 
Come and find the quiet center in the crowded life we lead,
find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where we are freed:
clear the chaos and the clutter, clear our eyes, that we can see
all the things that really matter, be at peace, and simply be.

to read more about our Prayer Response this Sunday.



Click the video to hear this sung prayer.



LOCC
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

This Sunday ~ November 13
NOON at The LOCC


Budget Q & A

NEXT SUNDAY

November 20, Noon

At The LOCC
Greetings  
 
 

THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES ~ THREE WEEKS REMAIN
 
Per our usual annual rhythm, we are working toward the goal
of ending the year with all LOCC financial obligations met.
$35,200 remains to accomplish this.
 
THANK YOU in advance.

~ Growing Spiritually as Individuals and as a Community ~

LOCC HOUR of POWER

Mondays ~ 11:45 a.m.

Family Life Center
First United Methodist Church
Greensboro Campus

LOCC HOUR of POWER

received Holy Communion together last
month. For some this was a totally new experience. Pastor Avis provided a history
and explained the symbolism. It was an
education and a blessing to all of us.

LOCC HOUR of POWER

also traveled to Augusta on Nov 5th to the Enopion Theatre to see "Creation."
This is a Bible Theatre Company whose purpose is to present live theatrical productions on stage that entertain, uplift and maintain good moral standards.

The gospel message is the foundation of each performance. Approximately 23 members along with several LOCC members attended. A wonderful day and a blessing to all.


FALL BOOK
STUDY SERIES
Nov 16; Dec 7
3 p.m. at The LOCC


 
 
Our Calendar At A Glance

~ Movie Night, Friday, Nov 11, 6 p.m.

~ Lake Oconee Moves - Parkinson's Support
Saturday, November 12, 1 - 3:30 p.m. at The LOCC
click to contact Melinda White

~ Fall Book Studies
~ Seeing Gray in a Black and White World
Selected Wednesdays at The LOCC - click for more information

~ Why do they hate us?  What is Jihad
Lecture on Culture and Classics
Tuesday, November 15
 Abbas Barzegar, Assistant Professor,
Department of Religious Studies, Georgia State University

~ Concert of Christmas Classics, Sun, Dec 4, 9:30 p.m. at The Lake Club
Emma Robertson, Soprano; Justin Sheffield, Tenor;
Gary W. Arnold, Baritone; Piano and Violin

~ Dementia Support Group for Caregivers - Monthly
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  ~   Dec 10

~ Athens Symphony Christmas Concert, Sun, Dec 11, 3 p.m.
eVite will be sent next week

~ LOCC Christmas Banquet, Wed, Dec 14, 6 p.m. at The LOCC
$5, Dinner, Tea & Water, BYOB ~ Music by Rachel Eve Holmes & Greg Hankins
eVite will be sent next week

~ Hour of Power Christmas Banquet, Thurs, Dec 15, 6 p.m. at The LOCC

~ Christmas Eve Jazz Carols, Sat, Dec 24, 9 p.m. The Ritz Carlton

~ Serving Our Neighbors ~

Putnam AND Greene County Food Distributions are
BOTH THIS SATURDAY MORNING, NOV 12

LOCC Birthdays This Week



LAKE OCONEE MOVES

Parkinson's Support Group

Monthly
Second Saturday

December 10, 
1 - 3:30 p.m.
at The LOCC


Hour of Power
Christmas Banquet
Shopping Table
Donations will be accepted at The LOCC
 Nov 11, 16, 23 & 30; Dec 6
10 a.m. to Noon

Household items, Jewelry, Purses, Games, Toys, Books, Christmas decor



Support Group for Families
dealing with Addiction
Every Other Week

 Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m.

Nov 16 & 30


12 Step Group for Families dealing with Addition
Every Other Week ~ Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m.
Nov 23; Dec 7 & 21

You are invited to browse the resource library
on the shelf in the conference area at The LOCC.
Check out any book by providing your name and contact info.

Click for more information





- Concerns of the Community -
 Please support these through your prayers.  Click the links to send an email.

Verdain Barnes (click to email Joyce)
Tom Bingham (friend of the Crosbys)
Mychel Cunningham
Diane Desmond
Kay Eadie (friend of Judy Broome)
Hans Greyling (friend of Pete Smith)
Justin Hafla (grandson of the Martincics)
Sandy Kender Gonzalez (daughter of Joyce)
Tori Hosbrook (niece of Carla Thornton)
Mary Johnson (aunt of Jude Martincic)
Linda Merrill (step-mother of Tim)
Bruce Moffatt (friend of the Martincics)
Jean Newland (friend of the Verners)
Clarice Richardson (mother of Barry)
Carson Alexander Rozsman (grandson of Mev Rozsman)
Pam Searle
Jackie Sedlaeck (friend of Judy Broome)
Janet Smith (friend of Kathy Stephan)
Lynn Teague (friend of Janice Sharp)
Caleb Trempe (nephew of Tim Merrill)
Renee Vetter (friend of Roger Schurig)
David Williams (cousin of Steve Cargile)

For additions or changes email Becky Matheny

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