ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 13, 2011

"THANK YOU"

We would like to thank you all for your generosity and prayers for both of us and our families during Pastor Appreciation Month. We are humbled by your love and we feel like we receive gifts from you all on a daily basis. Thank you for showering us with your affection. We pray that God would use us to similarly bless you all.  —With much love, Pastors Jeff and Dan

WOW! . . . WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY!

We have several generous donors who have offered to match any funds given to the church (above your regular giving) from now until November 27, up to $10,000. That's right-the possibility of $20,000! For every $1.00 given it becomes $2.00, for every $10.00 given it becomes $20.00, $100.00 becomes $200.00, and $10,000 becomes $20,000! Let's take advantage of this generous offer by writing "matching funds" on your check or envelope and placing it in the offering basket or drop it off at church; and have your gift doubled.

WHAT A BEGINNING! . . . The first week we had $1,975 given to Matching Funds, which equates to $3,950 . . . THANK YOU! We have three more Sundays to raise $8,025 for a $20,000 contribution for God's work.

PREBLE COUNTY CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS

Watch for the Angel Tree to appear in the common space outside the Worship Area. Gift tags on the tree will have infor¬mation about gifts you may purchase to help give needy children in Preble County a Merry Christmas. The tags will give a "toy suggestion," but do not feel obligated to get that specific toy. Gifts (new items, unwrapped) need to be returned to the church by December 4, with the tag attached. Let's give the gift of love to area children.

OLOG LIBRARY PROJECT BENEFIT CONCERT at Trinity Lutheran Church (511 N. Commerce Street, Lewisburg)

2:00 p.m. TODAY
Adults $10 / Children (ages 5-12) $5

Every child needs to learn to read and experience what a book can do and where imagination may take them. The best way? . . . with a book in their hands. Seeing this need, the OLOG (Our Lady of Guadalupe) Library Project was created. OLOG Roman Catholic School is located in Belmopan, Belize. TCN and Miami University graduate, Ben Mangan, student taught at OLOG in November 2010. On Sunday, November 13, Richard Lewis and the Eaton Jazz Band will be presenting a benefit concert. Richard (a 1980 Twin Valley North graduate) has performed in operas and theatres throughout the world and has sung at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12.

U.M.W. MEETING MONDAY NIGHT

The United Methodist Women will be meeting a week earlier this month on Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in The Gathering Place. All women of the church are invited to attend.

NEW PARIS ST. PAUL UMC THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNER

Wednesday, November 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Donations Accepted
Followed by a Contemporary Worship Service at 6:45 p.m.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Saturday, November 19 from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Adults $5 / Children $3
Sponsored by the Lewisburg Lions Club &
Lewisburg Area Council of Churches
Proceeds Will Benefit the LACC Food Bank

Each LACC church is asking for six volunteers from their own church to help with the breakfast. If you are interested, look for the sign-up sheet on the easel in The Gathering Place.

ELDORADO UMC THANKSGIVING SUPPER, Bazaar Tables, Homemade Crafts, & Baked Goods

Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 19

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS

Time for the tinsel and sparkling lights. Join us on Sunday, November 20 at 12:00 noon to begin decorating our facility for the Christmas season. A light meal will be available. Also, if we need additional time for set-up, there will be a team working from 9:00 to 5:00 on Friday, November 25 and from 9:00 to 12:00 on Saturday, November 26.

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT LEWISBURG UMC ~ NOVEMBER 24 FROM 12:00 TO 2:00 P.M.

We will be fixing and serving Thanksgiving Day Dinner (for the public and our church family) for the 5th year in a row. Be sure to pass the word that this meal is free to anyone (donations are accepted if they would like). We are asking for donations of the fixin's and volunteers to help with the meal. A sign-up sheet is in the SERVE area (across from the coat rack).

• Wednesday Prep: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon and 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday Set-Up/Prep: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
• Serve Dinner & Clean-Up: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

We are thankful for all the help and blessings you give us. Please con¬tact Joanne Whipp or Jacki Gross for more information.

U.M.W. COOKIE WALK ~ DECEMBER 11

The United Methodist Women will be sponsoring their famous Cookie Walk again this year. It will be held on Sunday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon; or when sold out. Here is where you can help . . . We will need cookies and candies donated by you to help make this a success, so check out your cookbooks or recipe boxes to see what favorite recipes you would like to share. If at all possible, we would like to have these dropped off at the church on Saturday morning, December 10, so we can set up for Sunday. Proceeds will go back to the church for projects or for a community need. Your support is appreciated.