Pastor Clayton ~ November

Mary Martin - November 4, 2024

For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:15–16

As we begin the month of November, it is a good time to reflect on our blessings and give thanks for them. Anna and I are extremely grateful for all of you, who have supported us throughout our first few months in the area. I’m also thankful for all of our volunteers who continue to help serve in so many ways, here at Immanuel or out in our community. And I’m thankful for everyone who is involved in our many ministries. While I could share plenty about all that is happening here, I’d like to take a moment to share more about our Youth Group schedule now that our Fall Eph4 sessions have ended.

Throughout this year, even in between our Eph4 sessions, our Youth Group will meet from 5:00-7:00 PM on every Wednesday evenings. We’ll start with a meal together and then head off for whatever activity we have for that night. While we will continue our pattern we’ve had so far, we will have more spaces available to use. This will let us play some games we typically can’t during Eph4 (perhaps even some throughout an entire school building). I invite all of our members who are in 6th-12th grade to join us every Wednesday.

There is an important exception to “meeting every Wednesday evening” though. If there is no school on a Wednesday or Thursday, then the Youth Group will not meet that week. There are few times that this will take place, but November is one of them. Due to Thanksgiving being on Thursday, November 28, our Youth Group will not meet on Wednesday, November 27.

When December begins, so will Advent. Our Youth Group will continue to meet, but the activities for those Wednesdays will be our Midweek Advent Services. Those follow the same schedule, as the congregation will join for a meal on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM and then join for worship after. As we continue to grow in our faith, joining together for worship is a central part to that. I encourage you all to join us as that time begins!

Blessings,

Pastor Bryce