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Preparing for the Light of the World

This Sunday at John Knox
 

You're invited to join us this Sunday, November 28, either in-person or online - at 9:00 am for our Traditional Service, or at 11:00 am for our Contemporary Service. If you wish to join us online for worship, you may do so through Facebook Live and our website. Click here to watch our streaming live services. Please note: You do not have to have a Facebook account to view our services. Our scriptures this Sunday are Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Psalm 25:4-5.

Things to Remember 

• There will be NO Adult Church School on 11/28/21

Community Thanksgiving Service 

The Community Thanksgiving Service for the Speedway was held on Sunday, November 21, at 7 pm at Speedway Baptist Church. Click here to view the video of this service on YouTube.

December 2021 Tidings is now Available!

The December newsletter is now available for your information. If you normally receive a paper copy, you should receive it in the mail by this weekend. Click here to view the December Tidings, as well as the December Calendar. There is a lot of information inside this edition, so we hope you take the time to read it thoroughly and consider how you are called to be a part of this Open. Caring. Community!

Gift Card Basket

Time for a Raffle!   The PW Coordinating Team is asking for donations of gift cards (any kind), now through DEC. 5th.   Sandy Jordan will build us one of her great baskets and we will hold the drawing for it on Dec. 12th, after the Circle City Ringers perform.  Tickets can be purchased starting Nov. 14th through Dec. 12th, cost, $1.00 per ticket.  Online viewers are invited to participate, simply mail your check to the Church, payable to PWJKPC, note Gift Card Basket, and the number of tickets you want on the check.  Your tickets will be held in the Church office until the day of the drawing unless you want your stubs mailed back to you. If you want them returned please include a note requesting them with your check.  ON-LINE PARTICIPANTS ONLY - PLEASE NOTE your check must be received IN THE CHURCH OFFICE no later than MONDAY, DECEMBER 6th.  This allows for a delay in mailing time and insurers that your tickets will be included in the drawing on Dec. 12th.  You need not be present to win!   A basket makes a great gift OR multiple gifts OR keep it for yourself and enjoy lots of great food, shopping, gasoline, movies, the possibilities are endless!   Any questions, see anyone on the PW Coordinating Team.  Thank you for supporting PW's mission and ministry.

Hanging of the Greens - November 27

The Worship Team and Chancel Guild invite everyone in the church to join us in decorating the church for Advent and Christmas. You are invited to come on Saturday, November 27 for Hanging of the Greens. We will gather at 9 am. Doughnuts, coffee, and other drinks will be provided. We will work throughout the morning placing decorations around the church. We hope you will join us for this great opportunity for fellowship. Thanks for your willingness to assist in making the church look beautiful for Christmas this season!

Christmas Program

December 5 at 6:30 pm – Are you ready to sing some Christmas Carols and get into the Christmas spirit? Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Christmas program. This year will be very simple as we share in a reading of “Unwrapping the Christmas Crèche” and sing those favorite carols. There will also be some sharing of some musical talents and gifts. We are asking that as you decorate your home for Christmas to take a picture of your nativity set and text them to Lisa at 317-910-7429 or send it to  . We will be putting together a PowerPoint show as our finale. Christmas blessings!

The Salvation Army Angel Tree

In early November, the Hat & Mitten Tree will become the ANGEL TREE once more, giving us a way to participate in this wonderful program of giving through the Salvation Army.  Adopt an Angel (or two), purchase the items requested by the child, and return your purchases to the Church no later than December 8, 2021. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, return your Angel to the Church with your check attached, payable to the Salvation Army, purpose “Angel Tree”. Thank you for helping to bring Christmas joy to local children.

Circle City Ringers

Your JKPC Coordinating Team is excited to welcome back the CIRCLE CITY RINGERS to our Sanctuary to perform their uplifting Christmas music that always brings us so much joy.  Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 12, 2021, at 3:30 p.m.  This concert will NOT be streamed online due to licensing issues, so prepare to enjoy this performance live and in person. See You There!

Blue Christmas Service - December 14 - 6:30 pm

For many, the holiday season is not an especially happy time, as it brings back memories of loved ones no longer here.  While Christmas is often filled with joy, it also can be filled with pain, sadness, and grief.  This year, we will come together again in a time of worship to acknowledge those feelings in a “Blue Christmas Service” on December 14.  This will be a service of scripture, music, and prayer.  We hope you will feel led to come and share in this time of worship, as we offer all of who we are to God in this time of preparation for the Christ Child.

Prime Timers - December 15 - 10:30 am

We will gather on Wednesday, December 15 at 10:30 am to carpool downtown to Ayres Tearoom at the Indiana State Museum. Our lunch reservations are at 11:15 am. Please rsvp by calling the office or letting Lisa know. The tearoom is only offering a buffet this year which is $26.50/person (includes drink and dessert) You can view the buffet menu - Click here to view the buffet menu. Please contact Lisa Crismore if you have any questions. Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - December 24 - 6:30 pm

To celebrate the coming of the Christ Child, we will gather for worship on Christmas Eve at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary.  Our service will include music by the Adult Chancel Choir and Spirit Alive Band.  It will include scripture, carols, communion, and candlelight.  Childcare will be provided.  Plan on attending this special service celebrating the Christ Child’s birth, and consider inviting your friends and family to worship with us that evening!

Sunday After Christmas - December 26 - 11 am

On the Sunday morning after Christmas, we will have one worship service at 11 a.m.  There will be no church school or other activities at the church that morning.  The service will be live-streamed on Facebook.  Come join us for worship as we celebrate the season of Christ’s birth!

Wreaths for the Church

We will have eight live wreaths to decorate the entrances to the church, the sanctuary, and the fellowship hall this Advent and Christmas.  If you would like to make a donation for one or more of these, they are $14 each.  Please make your check out to the church, mark it “Wreaths” and who you wish it to be in honor or memory of, and turn it into the church office.  Thank you!

The Storehouse Special Thanksgiving Request

It is not too late to help support The Storehouse to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday food distribution. This year they are requesting a financial donation. If you wish to help them out with their holiday request your check should be written payable to the Church and allocate the funds to The Storehouse. This is a special request for the Thanksgiving holiday only. We will still have Food on the First and your food donations are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please see any member of the Mission Team, Dan Bourne, Tim Graves, Carol McKeown, or Bev Ray. 

New Beginnings - Veterans Day Collection

In honor of our veterans, the Mission Team invites everyone to make a financial donation to the New Beginnings Fund.  Our veterans have given so much to our country, and this is an opportunity we have to thank them by helping the least fortunate in our midst.  As you can see every month, we are assisting many people in our community with food, clothing, transportation, and other pressing needs.  Mark your donation “New Beginnings” and thank you for your continued, generous support which gives hope and peace to so many in our community. 

Afghan Family Resettlement - Aiding Team Rubicon Through Franciscan Health

Team Rubicon is a voluntary team made up of military personnel, active and veterans, who served in Afghanistan and have deep personal feelings for the Afghan allies who worked shoulder to shoulder with them overseas. Their needs are great and Franciscan Health has partnered with Team Rubicon to not only provide medical services but also act as a collection center for donations of items such as clothing, hygiene items, child-specific items, etc. A list of requested items has been posted on the Mission bulletin board in the hallway outside the Sanctuary. Items can be brought to the Church office and Dr. Sue Hartman has volunteered to take them to Franciscan Health’s collection site. If you prefer to make a monetary donation you can do so at; trusa.co/resettlement, your donation will go directly to Team Rubicon. If you have any questions, please see any member of the Mission Team.

Blessings,
Pastor Beth

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