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This Week: In this Advent season of hope and expectation, the whole world awaits the coming of the Savior. We hear the words of the prophets. We sing of God’s promises. We place our hope in God. The carols in this Sunday's service draw from a variety of countries, cultures, and traditions. The dialogue, response following the lessons, responsive prayer, and blessing/dismissal are based on passages from Isaiah. Our MIC Students, Samantha and Malina, both wrote pieces for our recent newsletter about Advent.  If you have not read them, or want to read them again, click here! Godly Play Godly Play is every Sunday at 9:15 am. All kids, 11 and under are welcome. Coffee will be on for parents. We are looking for folks to provide snacks for youth on Sundays. If you are interested, please speak to Erika or Patti.   I wonder, what is Godly Play?  Children have an innate sense of the presence of God. The Godly Play approach helps them to explore their faith through story, to gain religious language and to enhance their spiritual experience though wonder and play. Based on Montessori principles and developed using a spiral curriculum, the Godly Play method serves children through early, middle and late childhood and beyond. Come join us! Thanksgiving We are again hosting a community Thanksgiving Potluck.  All Are Welcome!  If you know anyone who needs a place to go for Thanksgiving, please share this flier or invite them on the Facebook event page.    St. Nicholas Day On November 13 Santa stopped by, but he still had a clean-shaven look for the warmer weather. He tells us that by St. Nicholas Day (December 6) he will have regrown his beard and will be ready for photos! He has agreed to come back on St. Nicholas Day to visit God's Closet. BYO Camera for free photos, or we will post photos on Facebook and Instagram so that you can download them. Kids of all ages, families, friends, and well behaved pets are welcome to take a photo with Santa.  This is a free event but we do suggest making a $5 donation to God's Closet. As usual there will be a community meal shared during God's Closet. God's Closet is open 5-7, but Santa is only commiting an hour. If we have a line of people we might be able to convince him to stay longer.  Little is known about Nicholas, except that he was a bishop in present-day Turkey. According to legend, he was famous for his giving to the poor, and so has become a symbol of anonymous gift-giving. Our annual voter’s meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 4, after worship. All are welcome to attend, and members are welcome to vote on the budget and other items. If you are not sure of your membership status, please see Rene or Pr Tom.