Church of Christ Newsletter

Volume 10 Issue 3 November 21, 2010 www.moosemountainchurch.com

Join The Conspiracy this Christmas Season
The story of Christ's birth is a
story of promise, hope, and a
revolutionary love.
So, what happened? What was
once a time to celebrate the
birth of a Saviour has somehow
turned into a season of stress,
traffic jams, and shopping lists.
And when it's all over, many of
us are left with presents to re-
turn, looming debt that will take
months to pay off, and
this empty feeling of missed
purpose. Is this what we really
want out of Christmas? What if
Christmas became a world-
changing event again?
Welcome to Advent Conspiracy,
a movement calling us to pro-
claim Christ in how we celebrate
Christmas.
[WORSHIP FULLY]
It starts with Jesus. It ends with
Jesus. This is the holistic ap-
proach God had in mind for
Christmas. It’s a season where
we are called to put down our
burdens and lift a song up to our
God. It’s a season where love
wins, peace reigns, and a king
is celebrated with
each breath. It’s
the party of the
year. Entering the
story of Advent
means entering
this season with an
overwhelming pas-
sion to worship
Jesus to the fullest.
[SPEND LESS]
Before you think we’re getting
all Scrooge on you, let us ex-
plain what we mean. We like
gifts. Our kids really like gifts.
But consider this: Canadians
spend an average of $35 billion
a year every Christmas. How
often have you spent money on
Christmas presents for no other
reason than obligation? How
many times have you received a
gift out of that same obligation?
Thanks, but no thanks, right?
We’re asking people to consider
buying ONE LESS GIFT this
Christmas. Just one. Sounds
insignificant, yet many who
have taken this small sacrifice
have experienced something
nothing less than a miracle:
They have been more available
to celebrate Christ during the
advent season. Looking for a
few gifts that don’t cost a lot of
money?
[GIVE MORE]
God’s gift to us was a relation-
ship built on love. So it’s no
wonder why we’re drawn to the
Contact Info:
info@moosemountainchurch.com
(306)577-2477
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idea that Christmas should be a Box 184
time to love our friends and fam- Kenosee Lake, SK
ily in the most memorable ways S0C0R0
possible. Time is the real gift
Christmas offers us, and no ***
matter how hard we look, it can’t
be found at the mall. Time to Assembly Times:
make a gift that turns into the Sunday
next family heirloom. Time to
Bible Class
write mom a letter. Time to take
the kids sledding. Time to bake 10:03am
really good cookies and sing
really bad Christmas carols. Full Family
Time to make our love visible Fellowship
through relational giving. 11:03am
Sounds a lot better than getting
Thursday Evening
a sweater two sizes too big,
Bible Study
right? 7:00pm
[LOVE ALL]
When Jesus loved, he loved in Life Groups
ways never imagined. Though Alternating
rich, he became poor to love the Thursdays in various
poor, the forgotten, the over- communities
looked and the sick. He played
to the margins. ***
By spending less at Christmas
we have the opportunity to join
him in giving resources to those Leadership:
who need help the most. When
Advent Conspiracy first began Minister
four churches challenged this Rolland Bouchard
simple concept to its congrega-
tions. The result raised more
than a half million dollars to aid Elders
those in need. One less gift. Jim Sedor
One unbelievable present in the Cameron Husband
name of Christ.
Dale King
Join the Conspiracy this Christ- Harold Floyd
mas and invite your friends to
do the same. ***

Announcements and Upcoming Events Ministries:

THRIFT STORE DAYS *** Benevolence

We will be working the thrift store LADIE’S CHRISTMAS DINNER
Harold Floyd
November 30 & December 2 On December 7 at 6:30pm all ladies are invited to join the
December 28 & 30 party. There will not be a gift exchange this year. How-
*** ever, we will be sending everyone home with a gift. We Fellowship
POTLUCK REQUEST are asking the ladies of our congregation to donate $5.00 Monica McMillan
We want to thank you all for your generous donations to towards items that will be purchased. See Judith or Laurie.
our potluck lunches. Because of known allergies within our ***
Worship
congregation we ask that you do not bring any items con- LADIE’S CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR MEN!
taining pork. Thanks! Attention gentlemen, the ladies would love your help in Cameron Husband
*** the kitchen on the evening of the Christmas
HOMEMAKERS CIRCLE! dinner. Please talk to Judith or Laurie to volunteer. Education
Dec 7th - Ladies Christmas Dinner *** Laurie Bouchard
Jan 14th - Spa Night CHRISTMAS PARTY
Feb 8th - Cake Decorating There is a kids Christmas fun day in the works for Decem-
Mar 19th - Ladies Day / Theme Supper ber. Volunteers are needed to make it work. A sign-up Outreach
April 8/9th - Mini Retreat sheet will be posted when a date is solidified. For more Jim Sedor
May 24th - Kennedy Memorial Gardens information talk to Judith or Laurie.
June 14th - Tea House, Fairlight *** Missions
*** FRIENDSPEAK
Owen King
THRIFT STORE COMMITMENT Everyone who participated in the FriendSpeak
Over the past few years it has become more difficult to training last month is asked to meet after the
have helpers at the Thrift Store. We are currently in need service today for a short meeting in Rolland's Maintenance
of two or three new people to help whenever it is our turn. office. Please be there to have input on the di- Garnet Goud
If we cannot get enough help, we will be forced to give it rection of this new ministry.
up completely. Kay will be gone for several months and
Finance
will need someone to replace her in organizing workers,
and to be present at the store. Please speak to her before Mark Olson
www.jointheconspiracy.net
November 24, 2010. Thank you.
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THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...
 All of those walking through grief.
 Arnold Lawrence
 Marie McMillan
 Verna Reed
 Lanny Lawrence—is home from Hospital after
open heart surgery.
 Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Missionaries in
Mexico
 Joe Fox—recovery from surgery.
 Verna’s Sister Linda was in a car accident is recov-
ering
 Chris Cornforth—continued health concerns.
 Joe Cornforth, continued emotional and health
issues.
 Catherine Taylor– seeing continued success and
healing after her surgery.
 Rolland’s Grandmother is recovering well from
surgery after being diagnosed with cancer.
 Nancy Martinson—(Heather Kings Sister-in-law)
Pray for success in cancer treatments.
 Candy Wise—undergoing another surgery for an
aneurism. Pray for success.
 Tammy Palmer—waiting on test results, feeling
better, medication is working.
 James and Shelly, Congratulations on the birth of
your new baby girl Jamie! ITEMS REQUIRING YOUR ATTENTION
 Neil Palmer—Verna’s Cousin recovering from five
bypass surgery Last Sunday during our congregational meeting the missions ministry presented
three proposals on mission works we wish to partner with. For those who could
 Pam’s Uncle, John Dyck had open heart surgery.
not be present for the meeting I am including some brief information about each
 Pam’s cousin Julie’s husband passed away from couple and the work they are doing. One of our goals for 2011 is to develop a set
cancer leaving behind 2 young sons and a widow. of criteria to use in the future for determining what mission works to partner
with. We have set a target of June 30th, 2011 to have this finished and at that
 Bill Roluf—neighbour to the church passed away time we will review all mission works we currently are involved with. If you seek
on November 11th. Pray for his family more information, please contact any one of the members of the ministry - Owen,
 Joe’s brother Dan was in a roll over with his Sandra, Margaret Husband, Rolland or John.
tanker truck. He sustained some neck and back
1. Aaron and Amy Etheridge, We recommend sending them $2760 immediately
injuries and will be out of work for a while. to come out of the disbursement fund.
 Krista Dolphin’s arm is broken, pray for a speedy
recovery. 2. Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard, Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico - . We recom-
mend sending them $6000 this year and review their work by June 2011.
 Mary Elford—recently diagnosed with cancer.
She is trying to get in for surgery as soon as possi- 3. Travis and Alicia Sass, Cuenca, Ecuador - We are recommending to send
ble. them $5000 now from the disbursement money and $700 a month for 2011. We
are also recommending to increase the monthly amount by $50 a month for every
 Harold Floyd—was in Kipling hospital this week.
year past 2011 to help compensate for inflation and other rising costs.
Having problems with his leg.
 Joe, travelling to Alberta to see his brother. Your input into our support of these missions is invited. We would like to respond
to each of these missionaries by the end of November, with the proceeds coming
 Upcoming weddings: Trevor and Raysha, and from the disbursement fund. Please talk to Owen or any of the missions commit-
Abby Hannah (recently engaged). tee, or submit your response in writing before then. Thank you.

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ad·vent [ad-vent]
–noun
1. a coming into place, view, or being; arrival: the advent of the holiday season.
2. the coming of Christ into the world.
3. the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in commemoration of the coming
of Christ into the world.
4. Second Coming.