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Christmas Tree of Love
The Christmas Tree of Love ministry shares Christ's love with children from Clay Church's Food Pantry, Harrison Primary Center and Swanson Primary. This year, our intention is to provide 424 children with Christmas gifts. The tree(s) are located in the lobby of Clay North, and you will have the opportunity from now until Sunday, November 30 to pick up gift tags with information on the child. Each child will have requests listed on a clothing tag and a toy tag; the suggested spending amount is $20 per each tag.
Please return purchased and wrapped gifts to the Christmas tree in the lobby of Clay North by Sunday, December 7th. On Thursday, December 11 starting at 6 p.m. there will be a "gathering of the gifts" party where volunteers of all ages will sort and bag the gifts for delivery (fueled by a pizza and lemonade dinner).
Contact Cindy Ray by e-mail or call 574-208-9348 if you have questions. Please prayerfully consider how you can extend God's love in our community and brighten a child's Christmas!
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FaithWorks! News!
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November 14 is THRIVE's First Ever Epic Nerf Battle!
4th & 5th graders are invited to Firehouse/Clay South on November 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring a snack to share, a Nerf blaster, Nerf darts, and a friend! Don't have any Nerf toys at home? No worries, we'll have extras. Please register at:
FaithWorks! Family Advent Night November 21
Bring your family to the FaithWorks! Center at 6:30 p.m. to create a beautiful project to help your child understand the concept of giving. A picture of the project and registration details can be found at www.faithworksinfo.com/fw-happenings. The cost for this event is $10 per family, and please bring a plate of Christmas cookies to share!
Looking for FaithWorks! Nursery Volunteers!
FaithWorks! needs ministry partners for the nursery during both worship hours (9:15 and 10:45 a.m.). Contact Karen Grant if you can help!
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Firehouse Youth Ministry
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Best Year Ever Is Going Deeper!
On Wednesday evenings through November 12, Firehouse youth will be GOING DEEPER into the spiritual practices they've been discussing for having their Best Year Ever! Youth will meet from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., hang out and discuss, then leave each week with a seven-day challenge to continue practicing what they've learned.
Come as you can, participate through the week. Hope to see YOU on Wednesday evening!
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| This Week At Clay Church | |
 This Sunday at Clay North, Pastor Brian Durand will continue the Eucharisteo series with a panel discussion message, Give Thanks to the LORD.
Have you ever wondered why we do something in worship? Or why we do not do something in worship at Clay Church that you have experienced elsewhere? We've had questions about wearing robes and singing the Doxology. Now it is your chance. Think about your questions and join us Sunday as Pastor Brian is joined by worship leader Lucas Miner and retired clergy Dr. Bob Morris and Reverend Mark Day to answer your burning questions about worship! If you already have a question, please e-mail it to us. Thank you!
This Sunday at Firehouse, we will kick off our Blessings series. We will be talking about taking time to thank Jesus. 
This Sunday at FaithWorks! our little ones will continue making Thankful Leaves and our elementary kids will take a TIME OUT! to learn about generosity! |
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Building Connections In Home and Church
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Get Fit at Women's Workout Classes!
Join us in the Firehouse/Clay South gym for a free and ongoing women's workout class, Monday/Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Friday 8:15-9 a.m. Children are welcome. For more information please contact Ashley at freewomensworkout@gmail.com or 574-514-9530.
Or, you can attend an early morning workout session with a personal trainer every Wednesday at 6:45 a.m. in the Firehouse/Clay South gym. The cost for this workout is $5 per session. Childcare is not provided.
Yoga Spiritual Practice Classes
Maintain your calm spirit through the changing season, come to Yoga Spiritual Practice Class! Meets Tuesday mornings 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. or Thursday evenings 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Firehouse/ Clay South lobby through the first week of December.
Winter is Coming! Do You Migrate to Warmer Climes?
If you are a "snow bird" and flee Michiana for the winter, you can still stay connected to Clay Church! Please let us know your alternate address, and the starting/ending dates it will be effective, so that you can keep in touch with Clay. E-mail Caring Community Director Cindy Uhrich with your address and effective dates so that she can keep our database updated appropriately ... and think of all of your friends shivering here while you are enjoying sun and fun!
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Growing In Faith
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Food Pantry Thanksgiving Basket Sorting and Packing!
Saturday, November 22, 2014
9 a.m. - Noon in the FaithWorks Center at Clay North
You may have noticed all of the Food Pantry Thanksgiving Bags that have been returned to Clay North Sanctuary over the past few Sundays. On Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon (after all bags have been returned by Sunday, November 16), you will have the opportunity to sort and prepare these bags for distribution!
The items from the bags need to be sorted to make sure that each recipient gets the same set of items to prepare their Thanksgiving meal. This day will be a great opportunity for all in the Clay Church family, from children to seniors, singles to families, folks of all ages to help prepare these baskets for our friends! So mark your calendar now, and see you on the 22nd!
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Sharing With Our Community
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Project WARM Training Session
Interested in helping others this winter? Consider volunteering at Project WARM this year. This ministry is starting its 4th year of providing shelter, warmth, food, and the love of God to the homeless in South Bend. A volunteer training session will be held on Monday evening, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Hope Ministry's building at 432 South Lafayette Blvd., South Bend. Come join Doug Fecher in learning more about how we can help! Or ...
Donations Needed for Project WARM
Preparations are continuing for the December 1st start of Project WARM's weather shelter ministry for homeless men. Use the blue barrels in the lobby of Clay North to donate needed clothing items (socks, underwear, gloves) or serving items (coffee, creamer, sugar). Thank you for offering Christ's hospitality and caring!
Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army
There are still slots available to "ring the bell" for the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Assistance appeal. We will have an indoor location this year. This is a great opportunity for small groups to participate -- for example, the 9th graders are ringing from 6-8 p.m. on November 17. Donations provide assistance to families, senior citizens, the homeless, and many others in need. Sing up at the "Do Something" counter at Clay North this Sunday!
Food Pantry Thanksgiving Baskets
Thank you to all who have already returned shopping bags for the Food Pantry Thanksgiving Basket program! There is one more Sunday to return bags or make a $12 donation for a turkey by placing an envelope marked "Thanksgiving Baskets" in the offering plate -- all are due by November 16. And read more above in the "Growing in Faith" section about your opportunity to help sort and pack the bags on November 22nd! Thank you for caring for our community!
Food Pantry Report for October
In October, the Food Pantry had a roughly 13% increase in from the number of patrons compared to September. 557 families, representing 1,953 individuals, were served in October. Of that number, 18% of the families (101) were new to Clay's Food Pantry, representing 369 people. Thank you for your continued support of families in Michiana.
And a Big "Thank You" ...
... for all of the egg cartons that have been donated to the Food Pantry! At this time, we have more than enough egg cartons to meet our needs, so you do not need to save them for the pantry any longer. Thank you!
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| NEW!! Advent at Clay Church | |
Upcoming Events:
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FaithWorks! Family Advent Night
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"Appalachian Winter," Clay Church Choir Cantata
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December 14, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.
| | Service of Peace | December 14, 3:00 p.m. |
Christmas Eve:
| Family Worship | 3:00 p.m. | | Lessons and Carols | 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. | |
Candlelight Service with Holy Communion
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10:30 p.m. at Firehouse/Clay South
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| Hospitality Team Reminders for this Week | |
If you serve on one of Clay Church's Sunday Morning Hospitality Teams, you know that your presence is critical to offering the hands and feet of Christ to worship-goers. E-News now includes the list of those scheduled to serve on Sunday morning, both as a reminder to you and as a celebration of your service!
For the Third Sunday of the month, this week's team members include:
Greeters
First ServiceKirk and Linda Robbins (CP) Liz Overmyer (CP) Bob Watson Mary Ann Stanfield Fran Lein Rosie Walters |
Second ServiceMike and Joan Laiman (CP) Ron and Doris Menges
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First ServiceJohn Ross Trevor Paulus Carol Smith Elaine Rice Mary Truex Eileen Fogarty Pat Bradley Jean Kohnke
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Second ServiceCraig Holmes Darrel and Donna Pence Dennis and Linda Fisher Herm and Barb Bower
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First ServiceEd Erickson Tom Lord |
Second Service
Kirk Fuller | | Cafe
Cindy Proffitt
Elaine Keller
Eileen Fogarty
Pat Bradley
Marilynn Flynn
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Julie Strintz
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If you would like to join one of Clay's hospitality teams, go to the "Quick Links" section above left to sign up!
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Upward Sports Registration Open Until November 30!
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Upward Michiana 2015 Basketball!
 Registration is open NOW for Upward Michiana 2015 basketball, for boys and girls in K5-8th grades! There are 3 new Divisions this year, North, Central and South! Just look for the division that meets your needs:
- Upward Michiana North Division, K5-4th Grades, Boys & Girls Basketball Leagues -- all practices and games will be located at Edwardsburg Community Church, 28647 State Road 12 West, Edwardsburg, MI. This division is recommended for all players in Edwardsburg & Granger (East of Fir road).
- Upward Michiana Central Division, K5-8th Grades, Boys & Girls Basketball Leagues/K5-8th Grade Girls Cheerleading -- all practices and games will be located at Firehouse/Clay South, 17646 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, 46637. This division is recommended for all players in K5-4th grade from Niles, MI, North South Bend & North Mishawaka (North of McKinley Road), & Granger (West of Fir road). All 5th-8th Graders will play in this division/location.
- Upward Michiana South Division, K5-4th Grades, Boys & Girls Basketball Leagues/K5-4th Grade Girls Cheerleading -- all practices and games will be located at South Side General Baptist Church, 1615 Spring Street, Mishawaka, In 46544. This division is recommended for all players in Southside of South Bend & Mishawaka (South of McKinnley Road), & Osceola.
Player registration fee is $100, and includes player materials and jersey. Shorts are optional and are available for $25. Registration is open until November 30, 2014, at www.upwardmichiana.com. If you have questions, contact Tom Kauble (Central & South Divisions) or James Solarek (North Division).
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