I will wrap up the series on “Praying According to the Will of God this Sunday as we look at what it means to pray in Jesus’ Name.
It was wonderful to have Rick and Nancy Grace with us last Sunday. Rick made an outstanding presentation in Sunday School which was well received. I think Disciple Heritage Fellowship is in good hands.

We have 27 signed up to attend the Main Street Music Hall Christmas show on December 15 at 3 PM. We will have a soup and sandwich luncheon at the church before heading to Osage Beach. All are welcome to stay for lunch after church on 12/15. There is still time to sign up for the Bowman thank you dinner at 5:30 on Dec. 9th at Little Papa Joe’s Restaurant. A brief board meeting will follow dinner.

Reminder that Bible study is cancelled this week because of the Hospice volunteer lunch at noon and the annual Hospice Memorial Service at our church at 5 PM. Choir will still rehearse at 2 PM.
Our annual Christmas Fellowship Dinner will be held at 11:30 on December 15.

Lots going on this month. As we focus on the birth of Jesus, our Messiah, may His presence be with you all.
Pastor Bowman

This week will continue the sermon series on “Praying According to the Will of God.” The emphasis this week will be on that vitally important word, “forgiveness.” There will be a change in adult Sunday School. Rick Grace, from Disciple Heritage Fellowship (DHF) will be leading the class, sharing an update on DHF.

A reminder to our faithful Wednesday Bible study participants. We will not meet this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Choir is also canceled for this week.

For those interested, the Cole Camp German Choir will hold their annual Christmas concert at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, on Sunday, December 1 at 7 PM. It is a beautiful service. I have been with the choir for about 15 years. I will be reading the Christmas story from Luke 2 in German. Better yet, great food is served following the concert!
For those planning to go to Main Street Music Hall in Osage Beach after church on Dec. 15, this Sunday, Dec. 1, is the last day to sign up. I will be calling in the final number on Dec. 2. There will be a soup and salad fellowship dinner after church before we head to Osage Beach. The dinner is for all.
Also, be sure to sign up for the Bowman ‘s annual Christmas dinner at Lil Papa Joe’s on Monday, Dec. 9th. A brief Board meeting will follow.

Ladies, the annual Christmas tea will be at Debra Barb’s home on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10:30.

Busy time! Pastor Bowman

The sermon series on prayer according to the will of God continues. The basic text is 2 Chronicles 7:13-15. We will also look at the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector in Luke 18. Our main focus will be on that key word “humility.” Without it, successful prayer is impossible!

The church board meets tomorrow evening at 6 PM Wednesday at 3:30 is Bible Study followed by choir.

Please mark your calendar for these important Thanksgiving and Christmas events.
Thanksgiving dinner at the church, Nov. 24 at 5:30.
Bowman’s Christmas dinner at Lil Papa Joe’s Dec. 9, 5:30. All are invited. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet in the hall. Or text me and I will put you on the list.
Christmas dinner at the church after services on Sunday, 12/15.
The annual trip to Osage Beach for their Christmas Show will be on Sunday 12/15 at 3 PM. We will have a soup lunch after church for those going to the show. Please sign your name to the list in the hallway if you plan to go. Or text me and I will put your name on the list.

Don’t forget to bring toys for Christmas for Kids.

I hope you will be present this Sunday as we worship our God and expand our thinking in regard to prayer.
Pastor Bowman

On Sunday I will continue the series on “Prayer According to the Will of God.” The basic text is Psalm 66:16-20. The emphasis in this series is not only must the prayer request be in harmony with God’s will, but the one praying must also be in harmony with God’s will.

Bible study at 3;30 followed by choir as usual.

There are two sign up sheets on the bulletin board. One is for the annual Christmas show in Osage Beach Dec, 15 at 3:pm. We will leave after church to attend the program.
There is also a sign up sheet for the Bowman’s annual Christmas dinner at little Papa Joe’s on Monday, Dec. 9th at 5:30. We invite our entire church family to join us for some great food, fun and fellowship.

Men’s group meets tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8 AM. Women’s group meets Wednesday at 9:30. Church Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 24 at 5:30.

Christmas for Kids ministry is now active. Bring toys to place under the small Christmas tree.

Pastor Bowman

I will begin a new sermon series this Sunday on “Prayer: According to the Will of God.” God has promised to answer our prayers when we pray according to His will (1 John 5:14-15). That may seem simple enough but we will spend about 5 weeks examining what it means to pray according to the will of God. In other words, it is not such a simple matter after all!

Jack Salyer will lead our Bible study in the Book of Isaiah on Wednesday at 3:30 followed by choir practice.

Later in November Marie and I will be attending the International Conference on Missions in Kansas City (Nov. 13-16). We will not need to miss a Sunday. This will give us a chance to rub elbows with missionaries from all over the world. It will enlarge our vision as we will have the opportunity to learn how the church is ministering around the world.

Congratulations to our Warsaw Wildcats who finished the season with a winning record (6 wins, 3 losses) for the first time in several years. They defeated Skyline 68 to 66 in their last regular season game (Yes, I am talking football, not basketball!!).