Week of November 10, 2024 - Week of Veterans Day
This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
– 1 John 1:5-9 (NLT)
Veterans Day: Monday November 11 is Veterans Day.
"Today, we honor generations of America’s veterans — patriots who have stood on the frontlines of freedom and kept the light of liberty shining bright around the world. Just as they have kept the ultimate faith in our Nation, we must keep ultimate faith in them."
– From the President's Veterans Day Proclamation 2024 (Click here to read the complete proclamation)
Missions Update: The Missions Committee has learned that Stand With Me, one of our supported ministries that provides pediatric standing frames around the world, will soon make available their 2000th standing frame! They are most appreciative of our support and we, in turn, are privileged to help them change lives in this unique way. Please see Abby Fellows, Janet Grecsek or Ralph Puckett for additional information. You can also visit the Stand With Me website by clicking on the photograph below.
Crafting Together: This long-running fellowship group meets this month on Monday, November 11, at 1 pm in Trumbull Hall. Bring a craft and enjoy the company of others while you knit, sew, or pursue some other way of making things.
Alpha for Autumn: Curious about spirituality, faith, and the big questions of life? Alpha is meant for you! Join us Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in Etna or online at 7 pm. All are welcome; share this invitation with your friends, no matter where they be. Click here for more information and to register.
Bible Discussions: We offer two weekly opportunities to spend time with the Scriptures and with friends! On Wednesday mornings at 10 am in Trumbull Hall (Etna), join Pastor Chris for deep and lively discussions sparked by the previous Sunday's sermon.
On Sunday mornings at 9 am (also in Trumbull Hall), we're reading and discussing Hebrews. This week we'll be looking at Chapter 10.
No previous Bible study experience required in either case. Interesting and stimulating conversation is guaranteed. Both discussion series include coffee and time slot-appropriate snacks. We look forward to seeing you at either or both!
On Sunday mornings at 9 am (also in Trumbull Hall), we're reading and discussing Hebrews. This week we'll be looking at Chapter 10.
No previous Bible study experience required in either case. Interesting and stimulating conversation is guaranteed. Both discussion series include coffee and time slot-appropriate snacks. We look forward to seeing you at either or both!
Bible Project: More NLT study Bibles, including the large print version, are available at the Etna church. A comprehensive study Bible is a wonderful resource to aid in reading and understanding the Scriptures. Thanks to the profound generosity of friends and members, we're able to offer a copy to anyone and everyone who would like to have one. Contact Pastor Chris if you have questions – or if you'd like a study Bible. We continue to accept, with gratitude, contributions to fund the purchase of additional copies. Please designate your gift to go to the "Bible Project."
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