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 Missionary of the Week (November 29–December 5): Rachel Mudder de Martinez, Tlapaneco Indian Ministries, Mexico.
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 Thanksgiving Offering – Give now–December 6. Part of our Thanksgiving tradition is to collect an offering to be sent as a Christmas gift to our First Evan missionaries. Designate “Thanksgiving Offering” on your check to First Evan, or give online.
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 Sunday Fellowship, 9:15–10:30 a.m.; Outside the Kitchen. We offer coffee, hot tea, juice, pre-packaged honey buns and muffins.
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 Pippy the Piano and the Very Big Wave written by one of our missionaries, Roger Lowther. Release date: Tuesday, December 1. Inspired by a true story, this book, helps children understand the meaning of redemption. Details here.
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 World Prayer Focus, Sunday, December 6, 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Fellowship Hall or via Zoom. We turn on the TV or read from the internet or newspaper and wonder what is really going on in this world. On December 6 we will talk about ministries in different parts of the world and pray for missionaries and who they serve. It is an opportunity to find one of the First Evan missionaries who you would like to regularly pray for and/or support. Join us with mask and social distancing or Zoom in to a time of worship and prayer for the world and those who do not know our Savior, Jesus Christ. Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
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 Sunshine Stockings – Filled Stockings due Sunday, December 13. Please return your filled stockings to the designated bin by the reception desk by December 13. Thank you for remembering our shut-ins this Christmas!
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 AV Volunteers Needed for Sundays! No experience needed. We will train. Please contact Luke Hall at 901.682.8452.
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 “A Gentle Answer” Equipping Elective, Wednesday nights, beginning January 6, 6:30–8:00 p.m., In-person or via Zoom. Proverbs 15:1 says “A gentle answer turns away wrath,” but, for many of us, that is much easier said than done! In this 8-week book study by Scott Sauls, we will spend three sessions on how Jesus is gentle with us, then spend five sessions on how Jesus’ gentleness transforms our engagement with others. Register here.
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 Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study: “Strengthened Through the Names of God” by Crickett Keeth – Beginning January 12/13; Cost: $10. Do you want to find peace in these uncertain times? Join us for a nine-week study of the names of God in the Old Testament. For more information and to register, click here.
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 Baptisms – During the coronavirus, baptisms will occur on a rolling basis. Only one person or family will be baptized per week so that water is not shared. Please contact Jan Spurlin at the church office if you would like to be baptized.
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 We've updated our app! Download the "First Evan" app (iOS or Android) or update your current app* and follow these instructions to enjoy:
1) Sign in with email or phone
2) Enter your one-time code
3) Select your name
4) Create a PIN number and re-enter to verify
5) Click on your profile picture for your personal information
*In some cases user is going to need to delete the old app and reinstall it by searching for "First Evan." Just updating it does not always work.
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