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IN THIS ISSUELooking Ahead 2From the Senior Minister 3News & Notes 4Entrusted with Gifts 7

NEWSLETTERNovember

ly’s basic requirements." Volunteers who would like to be placed in the “Needs Network” should send their email address to CFC. They will be added to the Needs Network broadcast email that will go out whenever there is an unmet need identi-fied. If they can help, they’ll reply to the email. If they can’t help, they don’t need to do anything. And when the need has been met a second email will be sent out through the CFC Needs Network.

That’s all there is to it – sign up, get an email when there is a need, and hit ‘reply’ when you can help. Anyone wising to be part of this exciting new network of help-ing hands can send their contact informa-tion to Nina Albino at 315-234-1443 or nina@charityforchildren.net.

Mission of the Month - Charity for Children

Charity for Children, Inc. (“CFC”), a local not-for-profit organization that provides fi-nancial assistance and services to children with serious illnesses in Central New York, is very happy to announce it has expanded its mission to include meeting non-finan-cial needs, as well. The launch of the “CFC Needs Network” forms a community of “go to” volunteers who will assist families by supplying in-kind services and donations, such as rides to medical appointments, room air purifiers, gently-used furniture and minor home repairs.

Knowing that a helping hand can some-times be more useful than a signed check, CFC envisions the Needs Network as an ever-expanding group of individuals who have agreed to receive a ‘Need-mail’ and will step forward when they can to donate their time, talent or connections to help a family. Charity for Children is a “Child” specific or-ganization and hopes that by creating the CFC Needs Network families in Central New York with a child facing medical issues can have more of their diverse needs met.

A family with a sick child often has basic needs which CFC can help meet from the financial contributions it has already col-

lected. But, there are other needs – repaint-ing a bedroom, replacing a carpet, repair-ing a leaking roof, providing an air purifier, or reviewing a lease and then talking to a landlord - which could be better met by non-cash donations of time, talent or items. Once such needs are identified, CFC be-lieves the Needs Network will be able to quickly find the individual who can help by giving their time or ‘surplus’ rather than a check.

Nina Albino, executive director and found of Charity for Children said, "We like to think the CFC Needs Network will become a char-itable ‘Craig’s List’ for Central New York or a ‘GiffordsList.org’ resource exchange for families – one person’s extra stuff, skill or access to resources can fill a needy fami-

LOOKING AHEADNOVEMBER

COMING SOONSunday, December 2•9 AMChristmas Pageant Rehearsal (Gym)

Saturday, December 3•10 AMDrop and Shop Child Care (Gym)

•2:30 PMYouth Christmas Cookie Decorating (Gym)

Sunday, December 4•9 AMChristmas Pageant Rehearsal (Gym)•12:30 PMWomen's Association Free Ladies Luncheon

Wednesday, December 7•7 PMChristian Caring Committee Meeting (Library)

Saturday, December 10•8 AMWomen's Association Pie Baking (Big Kitchen)•10 AMArtisans Against Hunger Craft Show (Gym)•3 PMSyracuse Chorale Concert (Sanctuary)

Sunday, December 11•9 AMChristmas Pageant Rehearsal (Gym)•12:30 PMDCC @ The Samaritan Center

Tuesday, December 13Church Office Closes At Noon•2 PMHistory Committee Meeting

Saturday, December 17•12:30 PMChildren's Pageant Rehearsal

Sunday, December 18•12:15 PMChildren's Christmas Pageant & Reception

Wednesday December 21•6:30 PMProperty Committee Meeting (Library)

Saturday, December 24•4:15 PMFamily Christmas Service

•7 PM, 9 PM, 11PMEvening Christmas Services

Monday, December 26Office Closed

Monday, January 2Office Closed

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WEEKLY IN NOVEMBERPlease check the Weekly Announcements for any changes to the Church schedule.

SUNDAY9:00 AMChapel Service (Miller Commons)

10:00 AM5 Practices (Room 6)Adult Bible Study (Rm 42)Financial Peace University (Library)

11:00 AMWorship Service (Sanctuary)Nursery – Ages 0-3 (Rm 45)Children’s Sunday School(Rooms 46-48)Youth Worship (Room 7)Confirmation Class (Rm 8)

MONDAY9:00 AM Town of DeWitt Senior Program (Gym, Rooms 6, 7, 8, 10)

5:30 PMWomen's Bible Study(Miller Commons)

TUESDAY1:30 PM Program Staff Meeting (Library)

WEDNESDAY9:00 AM Bible Study (Rm 42/Parlor)

9:30 AM Stay & Play (Gym)

THURSDAY6:00 PMBell Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

7:15 PMChancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

FRIDAY9:00 AMBulletin Inserts (Library)

SATURDAY5:30 PMChapel Service (Miller Commons)

Wednesday, November 2•7 PMChristian Caring Committee Meeting (Library)

Saturday, November 5•9 AMWomen's Association "LIFT" Meeting (Miller Commons)

Sunday, November 6Daylight Savings Time Ends

Tuesday, November 8•7 AM - 9 PMElection Day Voting•6 AM - 10 AMContinental Breakfast•12 PM - 8 PMSpaghetti Dinner•12 PM History Committee Meeting (Room 42)•9 AM & 3:30 PMStephen Ministry Peer Supervision

Wednesday, Nov. 9•5:30 PMLeadership Dinner (Miller Commons)

Thursday, November 10•9 AMCircle of Friends Meetings (Room 42)

Saturday, November 12•8 AMBlood Drive (Gym)•5 PMCommunion

Sunday, November 13•9 AM & 11 AMCommunion•12:30 PMDCC @ The Samaritan Center

Tuesday, November 15•5:30 PMOpen Finance Committee Meeting (Miller Commons)•7 PMDeWitt Cemetery Meeting (Library)

Wednesday, November 16•6:30 PMProperty Committee Meeting (Library)•6:30 PM6th and 7th Grade Youth Group (Room 8)

Sunday, November 20•12 PMStewardship Celebration Luncheon (Miller Commons)

Thursday, November 24 & Friday November 25Thanksgiving Holiday(Office Closed)

Sunday, November 27•9 AMChristmas Pageant Rehearsal (Gym)

FROM THE SENIOR MINISTER

Pastor On-CallOne member of our Pastoral Care Staff will be on call 24/7, 365 days a year to respond to crisis situations or emergencies in our church family.

The emergency phone number is: (315) 303-2308. Please leave a message and your contact information and the pastor on-call will return your call as soon as possible.

Communicating with Church LeadershipThe Advisory Committee meets on a regular basis and serves to advise the Senior Minister. All members of the Advisory Committee are members of the Board of Trustees. Input, ideas, suggestions, and comments are always welcome and may be submitted by e-mail to advisory@dewittchurch.org. Those without access to email may place messages in the church’s internal mailboxes or mail to Advisory Committee, DeWitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Boulevard East, DeWitt, NY 13214.

In order to ensure the integrity of church communications, we are not able to consider anonymous letters. The pastoral staff is always open to discussion of issues and concerns in a spirit of Christian community and respect.

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First of all I want to thank all of you who sent your prayers, cards, flowers and condolences to our family as we grieved the loss of my sister. The congregation has been amazingly supportive during her 2 year battle with cancer. My sister often received cards and letters from our congregation, and it was very meaningful to her and to our whole family. Thank you seems like such inadequate words to use in this situation … but thank you.

Second, A team of creative and energized folks have been working on this year’s stewardship emphasis, which will culminate in a Celebration luncheon on Sunday, November 20th after the 11:00AM Service. We are part of a very dynamic family of faith, and every now and then, we just need to celebrate by breaking bread together. I really hope to see you there.

Third, I hope you will put these two dates in your calendar: On Saturday, December 3, in place of the 5:30 Service we will be

having a Christmas Carol Sing with special Christmas music and refreshments afterwards. On Sunday, December 4th at 7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville, we will be gathering with other Christians in the community for the annual service of Lessons and Carols. Both of these experiences are an opportunity to begin the Advent Season in a way that prepares us to truly celebrate Christmas. I hope you will join us for both.

Fourth, for the last several years we as a church have fed the hungry at the Samaritan Center in downtown Syracuse. Nancy LeRoy has done such an excellent job of coordinating this, and at the end of this year she will be stepping down from this position. We are now looking for a team of 3 people who will coordinate this very important mission for our congregation. If you are interested in knowing more, please send me a note at drmarkes@umich.edu and I will get right back with you.

Rejoicing Always!

Dr. Mark E. SommersSenior Minister

Samaritan Center MissionFor the last several years we as a church have served the hungry at the Samaritan Center six times a year thanks to the leadership of Nancy LeRoy who will be steeping down from that responsibility at the end of this year. We are now looking for 3 people to form a team to make sure this ministry continues. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the church office or Pastor Mark. We are scheduled to serve the following dates:

2016Sunday, November 13Sunday, December 11 2017Sunday, February 19 (President’s Day Weekend)Friday, April 14 (Good Friday)Sunday, June 18 (Father’s Day)Sunday, August 6Sunday, October 8 (Columbus Day Weekend)Sunday December 3

We want to encourage groups serving together…staff, choir, youth, adult groups & also encourage families to serve together.

NEWS & NOTES

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Open Finance Committee MeetingNovember 15 @ 5:30 PM - Miller CommonsThe Finance Committee will hold an open meeting for anyone wishing to know how the committee functions, hear reports, and to be informed of the church's recent financial review completed by the Bonadio Group.

Election Day Continental Breakfast and Carrabba's Pasta DinnerPlease support the FM-JD Area Meals-on-Wheels on Tuesday November 8 by staying for a meal after you vote. Breakfast is served from 6-10 AM and a pasta dinner is available from noon-8 PM. Prices are: Adults $8; Seniors 65+ $6; Children 10 and under $4. Dinner is catered by Carrabba's Italian Grill and includes: Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, Dessert, and a Beverage. Dine-In or Take-Out! Your support allows us to provide hot, tasty, and nutritious meals to members of our community who might otherwise go hungry.

Decorating For ChristmasSaturday, November 26 – 9 AMPlease join the DCC Cross Stitch Guild and Friends to help assemble the Parlor Christmas Tree. 1986-2016, 30 years of the Parlor tree with needlework.Tuesday November 29 – 9 AMJoin the Parlor Christmas Tree decorating team. We need all of you. Sitters, standers, ladder climbers and all tall people!The last 4 Sundays of December Plan a trip to the Parlor. Enjoy the beauty of our Christmas Tree and the magnificent needlework.Questions? Contact Julie Rimel 682-5483

Leadership DinnerNovember 9 @ 5:30 PM - Miller CommonsAll Board of Trustee members, committee chairs, committee members, staff, and other church leaders are invited to our Fall Leadership Dinner. Please RSVP to office@dewittchurch.org or call the church office by November 3.

Financial Review Complete The Finance Committee, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, completed a financial review by the Bonadio Group. The Bonadio Group found no major irregularities or had any major concerns regarding our finances using complete financial information for the fiscal year ending June 2016. There were minor suggestions for the Finance Committee to consider to conform to General Accounting Practices. If you wish to know more or see the report please attend the Open Finance Committee meeting on November 15 @ 5:30 PM in Miller Commons.

Stewardship Celebration LunchNovember 20 @ 12:15 PM - Miller CommonsYou are invited to share in a fellowship lunch at DCC on November 20 as we give thanks for God's faithfulness through our church and our ministry. Please RSVP to office@dewittchurch.org or call the church office.

Thank You From In My Father's Kitchen Thank you!!!! Your willingness to donate your bedding, towels, blankets and children's winter clothing to the ministry of In My Father's Kitchen was simply amazing. Here are photos of the first van full of donations! Please know that your contributions helped IMFK bring people of all ages and nationalities hope and healing right here in Syracuse. Whether they go to the homeless or refugee families, IMFK will use these donations to bring the love of God to those in need this winter. The Christian Caring Committee thanks you for your continued support of our Missions of the Month.

YOUTH/CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

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Youth GroupYouth group and most youth events will be held on Wednesday nights this year. Feel free to e-mail Mary Chirello for more details. mchirello@dewittchurch.org.

Open Finance Committee MeetingNovember 15 @ 5:30 PM - Miller CommonsThe Finance Committee will hold an open meeting for anyone wishing to know how the committee functions, hear reports, and to be informed of the church's recent financial review completed by the Bonadio Group.

Children’s Ministry AnnouncementsSheana Martin Zombek | Kristen Seamansszombek@dewittchurch.org | kseamans@dewittchurch.orgSUNDAY 9:00 AM Early Service: Nursery in Room 45SUNDAY 10:00 AM Education Hour:Nursery in Room 45 for children of parents taking a class.Play Hour in Room 44 for Pre-K- 1st grade of parents taking a class.SUNDAY 11:00 AM - Children’s Wing, UpstairsFamily In Worship Sundays - 11/ 27, and 12/25 (no nursery)

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace UniversityAnne & Greg Stock, Sunday 9-10:30 AM, Until November 20. Library We all need a plan for our money. FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! FPU classes meet for around an hour and a half. The cost is $92 per membership. Scholarships are available for financial need.

Judges Bible StudyPaul Bakke and Betsy Snyder, Sundays 10-10:50 AM, Room 42The book of Judges includes several interesting genres; Poetry, Riddles, and mainly Narrative History. Its author is anonymous but it is usually assumed that Samuel, the prophet wrote it in about 1086-1004 B.C. The Book of Judges is a testament to God’s faithfulness. Dig deep into the Old Testament with this ongoing study of the book of Judges.

Five Practices of Fruitful CongregationsRev. Alan Rudnick, Sunday 10-10:50 AM, Until November 20. Room 6Have you always wanted to understand the Bible more? Do you have questions about how to interpret parts of the Bible? Do you want to learn some basic tools to read the Bible? We will cover how to read the Old Testament and New Testament in light of genre, common misunderstandings, Gospel parables, and learn basic principles to help guide interpretation. Please bring a Bible.

Praying Circles Around Your Dreams & FearsDr. Kay Paulsen Wednesday 9-11 AM, Until November 16. Room 42You will love learning about this fresh approach to prayer. This 4 week study clearly and practically lays out what prayer looks like and the powerful results from a bold prayer life. Join us for a Wednesday morning cup of coffee, study and lively discussion. You'll be glad you did. Contact person, Kay Paulsen, paulsenk@dewittchurch.org, 315-200-5650.

FALL STUDY GROUPS

Youth WorshipSundays at 11:00 AM in Room 7 Come and celebrate the Lord with song, prayer and fellowship!E-mail Mary Chirello for more details. mchirello@dewittchurch.org.

DCC is preparing 55 boxes of traditional Thanksgiving foods to be distributed to families in need.Non-perishable items can be dropped-off any weekday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, or during Saturday evening or Sunday morning worship services through Wednesday, November 16. We will also be purchasing fresh foods for each box, therefore, monetary donations are also greatly needed and appreciated! Checks should be made payable to DeWitt Community Church and can be dropped off at the church office or in the collection envelopes in the pews. Make sure to include “Thanksgiving Boxes” either on the memo or on the envelope. All monetary contributions should be made by Friday, November 18.Contact: Betsy McNany | (315) 632-4091 betsy_humphrey@hotmail.com

SHOPPING LIST

Canned Soup2 regular or 1 large size

Cranberry Sauce2 regular size

Canned Fruits2 regular or 1 large size

Canned Vegetables2 regular or 1 large size

Canned Sweet Potatoes2 regular or 1 large size

Turkey Gravy2 cans or jars

Stuffing1-16 oz. package

Any leftover Halloween candy

**Be certain to check the expiration dates on canned

goods**

Youth in 6th and 7th grade will be baking pumpkin bread to donate to thanksgiving baskets this year. But, we need your help to make this possible. We’re looking for donations of the following items. Please drop them off to the church

office by November 6th.

We need:2- cans of cooking spray/pam5- bag of flour (5lb bag)6- bags of sugar (4lb bag)10-canned pumpkin (15 oz can) 2- vegetable oil (48 oz)4- dozen eggs2- boxes baking soda4- vanilla extract5- nutmeg(1.1 oz)2- cinnamon (2.37 oz)2- salt (26 oz)

Thank

you!!!

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A NOTE TO THE CONGREGATIONHello Friends,

I hope that you all have enjoyed a wonderful autumn. What beautiful colors and weather. Now on to late fall, Thanksgiving, holidays and, well, you-know-what is coming!!

We are launching our Stewardship campaign and I would like to ask each and every one of you to strongly consider participat-ing to the best of your abilities. As I hope you all know, we reluctantly adopted a deficit budget for 2016-2017; meaning that we understood that we would not be able to cover expenses without increased income. This decision was made in order to maintain, and hopefully grow, our many ministries and wonderful staff. So many lives are positively impacted both inside and outside our walls by the love, efforts and generosity of our church. But there is more to do and we simply cannot move forward without increased giving by everyone.

We would be negligent to ignore our financial realities. And the Board of Trustees will not ignore them to be sure. In order to adopt this budget we’ve tasked ourselves with establishing a January review of our status of income vs. expenses to make further decisions on the wisdom of continuing without adjustments. This will occur and we have been working diligently on finding some solutions.

We immediately initiated two task forces to begin to address this issue. One is looking to increase the income generated by the use of our facilities. While they have made some very nice progress it is clear that this effort will only help supplement the necessary income- not “bridge our gap”. The second group has been focused on understanding historical and current giving patterns to try to determine what we might do differently in soliciting increased member giving. You will be seeing some of these ideas as we progress through our campaign and I encourage you to offer up any suggestions that you may have as well.

The bottom line is this: as a congregation we need to give more. I believe in leading by example and will tell you that my family is increasing our commitment. In addition, the Board of Trustees has been challenged to do the same to the degree that they are able. Our goal is to have 100% participation by the current members of our church. As I said at the start of this I am respect-fully asking each of us to prayerfully look at increasing your financial commitments for this coming year. We can achieve so much but it will take all of us participating to accomplish it. Your gift to God through our church is tantamount to our ability to continue our ministries. Thank you for your consideration and God Bless.

Rick Hall

COMPASSION MINISTRYFriendship Ministry Volunteers in this ministry keep regular contact with their assigned friend, a member of Dewitt Community Church who can no longer attend services as often as they would like. Friend assignments can be long term or short term depending on the situation. For information on how you can receive a friend or be a friend talk with Kay Paulsen 315-200-5650, paulsenk@dewittchurch.org.

Prayer Ministry At DeWitt Community Church, we have an intercessory prayer ministry because we believe that God answers prayers. Requests are shared with the congregation through e-mail to the Prayer Chain and publication in the weekly Prayer & Care. Prayers are kept confidential, when requested. The DeWitt Community Church prayer chain is committed to praying for you. Our team of intercessors support and care for the deeply personal needs of our church family and those they love. Let us know how we may pray for you by filling out a yellow Prayer Request Card and placing it in the offering plate or putting it in one of the communication boxes.

How To Serve On The Prayer Chain The prayer ministry continually enlists new people to join our intercessory prayer efforts. Members of the prayer chain receive prayer requests by e-mail and commit to confidentially pray for a request when it is received as well as during their daily prayer time until the request is removed from the prayer list. To become involved in this ministry, contact Kay Paulsen. 315-200-5650/paulsenk@dewittchurch.org.

Prayer Shawl MinistryDo you like to knit or crochet? Consider joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry. You can create shawls for those who are ill or experiencing loss or a square for military to wear in their helmet. For more information contact Nancy Bond, nancybond3@gmail.com for yarn and patterns.

Prayer Request CardsPrayer Request Cards are available at various locations in the church. If you have a prayer request you would like to share, please fill out the yellow card and drop it in a communication box or leave it in the office.

Prayer ChainThe Prayer Chain is group of members who commit to pray consistently for requests that come in the form of an e-mail. If you would like to receive prayer requests or no longer receive them, please alert Kay Paulsen, paulsenk@dewittchurch.org.

Help Us Help YouIf you live alone and your family is scattered or lives far away, consider giving Kay Paulsen contact information for someone in your family or a close friend we can contact if you are ever in an emergency situation and unable to speak for yourself. You may give her that information by contacting the church office, sending her a note at the church, or by e-mail at: paulsenk@dewittchurch.org.

ENTRUSTED WITH GIFTS

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In January of 1997, a mystery was solved that had baffled people for nearly a decade. Someone was giving away millions of dollars! The recipients did not know why the gifts came or how to ask for more. Still, the money drizzled in, to universities, hospitals and service groups around the globe, paid in cashier’s checks and accompanied by word that the giver wished to remain anonymous. The giver, it turns out, was Charles Feeney, a 66 year-old businessman from New Jersey. Forbes magazine had listed Feeney, the owner of a duty-free shop conglomerate, as one of the 400 richest Americans. Later, it was discovered that Feeney’s wealth was only 1% of what Forbes thought it was. How could they be so far off in their projections?

For years, Feeney had quietly been giving it away. Over $6 billion in all. Feeney is known as a “shabby” dresser who flies coach, wears a $5 watch and does not even own a house or a car. Feeney estimates that he will go broke in 2016. Upon revealing this estimate, Feeney said, “I want the last check I write to bounce.”

The richest 1% of Americans give only 2% of their annual gross income to charity. Yet Charles Feeney managed to give away 99% of all he had without anyone knowing.

What would motivate someone to do such a thing?During the month of November, we have been thinking about our stewardship series. As we reflect upon our stewardship, we understand that stewardship is about how we share our time, talents, gifts, money, and resources with God and others. We are merely stewards of what we have because Psalm 24 states that everything on earth is God’s.

Many people find it difficult to give their money, time, talents, and gifts to God through the church. The challenge with stewardship is putting God first. Many put their goals first: career, sports, houses, cars, and success. However, we have been entrusted with much to give. Jesus addressed how God entrusts to our resources in Luke 16:

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?

God has trusted you enough to give you a vast array of resources. What have you done with those resources?

We have received a much higher calling when it comes to our stewardship through Jesus Christ. But, can God entrust you with worldly resources so that you can be given true heavenly riches?

On November 20, I ask the congregation to join with me to fill out an estimated giving card to plan for the 2017 ministry year. Making a proportional giving commitment allows the congregation to plan for the budget. Instead of guessing what we think the congregation will give, making a giving commitment allows the leadership to make plans for new ministries and also whether to continue current ministries.

Why did Charles Finney give away more than $6 billion? He knew he was entrusted with great resources that it had to be shared. There was no way he could such amount of wealth in a world that needed help. Finney had a proper sense of stewardship.

I pray that you will join with me and make a faithful commitment to God through the church with your time, money, gifts, and talents. Let us continue to do great things together – as stewards – because God has deemed us trustworthy to share our stewardship.

Love and Grace,

Rev. Alan Rudnick

DeWitt Community Church Staff

Rev. Dr. Mark Sommers Senior Minister

Rev. Alan Rudnick Executive Associate Minister

Rev. William Carlsen Adjunct Associate Minister

Rev. Edwin “Ted” Taylor Senior Minister Emeritus

Dr. Landrum “Hap” Wooten Associate Minister Emeritus

Dr. Kay Paulsen Director of Congregational Care

Gloria Trode Director of Children's Music

Abel Searor Director of Worship Arts Principal Organist

Nic MacLane Director of Family Worship

Mary Chirello Youth Director & Hospitality Coordinator

Kristen Seamans Interim Children’s Ministry Director

Sheana Martin Zombek Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Peter Hawley Communication Coordinator

Jane Hahn Bookkeeper

Ellen Butler Office Assistant

Jill Reid Office Manager

Mick Thorpe Director of Building Services

Reinaldo Mercado Building Staff

Liam McDonough Building Staff

November WorshipMission of the Month - Charity for Children

Being Fruitful:Growing Up — Rev. Dr. Mark E. Sommers Saturday, November 5 5:30 PM Chapel Service/Miller Commons Rev. William Carlsen, speaking Sunday, November 6 9:00 AM Chapel Service/Miller Commons 11:00 AM Traditional Service/Sanctuary Mission of The Month - All Services

Being Fruitful:Risk Taking — Rev. Dr. Mark E. Sommers Saturday, November 12 5:30 PM Chapel Service/Miller Commons Sunday, November 13 9:00 AM Chapel Service/Miller Commons 11:00 AM Traditional Service/SanctuaryCommunion - All Services I LOVE MY CHURCH WEEKEND / COMMITMENT WEEKEND Being Fruitful:Generosity — Rev. Dr. Mark E. Sommers Saturday, November 19 5:30 PM Chapel Service/Miller Commons Sunday, November 20 9:00 AM Chapel Service/Miller Commons 11:00 AM Traditional Service/Sanctuary12:15 PM CONGREGATIONAL CELEBRATION LUNCHEON

All I want for Christmas:The Gift of Good News — Rev. Dr. Mark E. Sommers Saturday, November 26 5:30 PM Chapel Service/Miller Commons Sunday, November 27 9:00 AM Chapel Service/Miller Commons 11:00 AM Traditional Service/Sanctuary First Sunday of Advent

Newsletter Article SubmissionsNewsletter article submissions can be made by email to newsletter@dewittchurch.org. Please plan ahead as the newsletter deadline is the 15th

of each month. Thank you.