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LOCC Links - November 11, 2016

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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

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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.

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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

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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 ~