FOOD PANTRY

FOODS TO DONATE:

TREET/SPAM, CANNED CHICKEN, BEEF STEW

Baskets for your donated items are provided, for your convenience, in the Center for Discipleship, church foyer, and the area behind the sanctuary. As always you may make a monetary donation. Just be sure to mark your check or tithe envelope “Food Pantry”.

Interested in finding out more about us and what we do? We would love to hear from you.

Location: 225 Academy Street (brick house beside the church) Open Tuesdays, 9 am – 12 noon

803-548-2099

MEDIA ORDERS

To order today's service (CD or DVD), pick up one of the media ministry envelopes at the information desk in the lobby. For more information on recordings of particular services, special programs, sermons and series, email Melissa Wood at mediafmcog@gmail.com.

FMCOG SERVICE TIMES

Sunday Worship

8:30 am/11:00 am/6:00 pm

Kids Sunday Worship 8:30 am/11:00 am

Sunday School 10:00 am 6-7:30 pm – Childcare ages 4 & under

AWANA 6:00-7:30 pm (resuming January 10)

Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting - 11 am 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (C4D Room 102)

Wednesday Evening - 7:00

FMKidz KNECT Fine Arts – Faith Depot Adult Bible Study (Rev. Dennis Buchanan) - C4D Room 102

Men’s Group Study (Chris Padgett) - Burris Barn Co-Ed Group Study (Mike Tomlinson)

Women’s Worship Hour (Linda Jurek) - C4D Room 201

7:00-8:00 - (C4D) Classes for Ages 2 – 5th Grade

FMCOG Youth Service Family Life Center

Celebrate Recovery - Thursday, 6:50 pm, C4D, Room 102

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER LINE

In the event of an emergency or hospitalization, please call 803-547-6680, Ext. 1. This is checked throughout the day, nights, weekends & holidays. No other voicemail or email is checked after office hours or while we are visiting in the hospital. REMEMBER: DIAL 1

BULLETIN DEADLINE

To have your announcement appear in the bulletin, email your request to fmcogbulletin@gmail.com no later than 9 am on Thursdays.

Fort Mill Church of God

November 29 , 2015

Senior Pastor Mark Leonhardt 221 Academy Street Fort Mill, SC 29715

803-547-2629

DIRECTORY

Church Office………………………… fortmillcog@gmail.com……………………803-547-2629 24-Hour Prayer Line…………….. 547-6680……………………………………………… Ext. 1 Pastor Mark Leonhardt…………. leonhardtm@fmcog.com....................................... Ext. 28 Senior Pastor Pastor Larry Nivens……………… larrynivens@gmail.com ……............................. Ext. 34 Administration Pastor Lee Kemp…………………… kempl@fmcog.com..............…………………….... Ext. 36 Christian Education Pastor Debbie Dyches………….. dychesd@fmcog.com …........................................ Ext. 28 Member Care Pastor Pastor April Ray…………………… raya@fmcog.com ………………………………… Ext. 31 Director of Children’s Ministries Pastor Stefan Dover………………... dovers@fmcog.com............................................. Ext. 24 Student Ministries Pastor Pastor Tim Morrison……………….morrisont@fmcog.com………………………… Ext. 33 Worship Arts Pastor Bob Lang ………………………………. langb@fmcog.com................................................. Director, Senior Adult Ministry Joyce Lang……………………………… langj@fmcog.com................................................. Director, Women’s Ministry Chris Padgett…………………………..cprunner53@gmail.com………………… 803-524-4629 Director, Men’s Ministries Linda Jurek………………………………jurekl@fmcog.com …………………….………. Ext. 32 Director of Counseling Jennifer Newton…………………….. newtonj@fmcog.com ……………........................ Ext. 35 Assistant to Administrative Pastor Annette Waldrop…………………… waldropa@fmcog.com ………………………...... Ext. 23 Assistant to Worship Arts & Christian Education Pastors Ruth Dover……………………........... doverr@fmcog.com ……….……………………….. Ext. 21 Office Manager Food Pantry…………………………. foodpantry@fmcog.com ………………… 803-548-2099 Church Security…………………… officeraiton@yahoo.com Bulletin Submissions……………… fmcogbulletin@gmail.com Media Dept. ………………………….. mediafmcog@gmail.com.........…………………. Ext. 27

(Mailing address: PO Box 94, FM SC 29716) Office Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday

Website: www.fmcog.com

The FMCOG Food Pantry had a great day on Thursday, November 19, as we distributed 72 turkeys and boxes of ready-to-prepare food. We had a truly wonderful day of helping others to be able to enjoy the holiday with their family and friends. Thanks to all of you that gave toward this project, packed boxes and helped to distribute. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

Get your deposit in today! Only a few spots are left to reserve. Don't miss this retreat with guest speaker Debbie Dyches and anointed worship with Mechelle Strickland. Come and sit at The Table, October 22-24.

Ways to Recognize Military Family Appreciation Month

As we celebrate the annual November Military Family Appreciation Month, here are a few ideas of ways to join our Senior Adult Ministries to show our thanks for military families:

For Local Military Families:

1. Volunteer your time. You may not be able to bring their loved one home, but you can offer to spend time with the family left behind (babysit, run errands, etc.).

2. Leave an anonymous care package at the door. 3. Listen. Take the time to find out what the family really needs.

For Military Families Far Away:

1. You can say supportive words from a distance, too. A phone call or old fashioned card is a great way to brighten a service member’s day.

2. A long distance care package is a great idea, too. A care package for a friend does not have to be expensive or even time consuming. In some cases, like this one, it really is the thought that counts.

3. Not into care packages? Send another kind of surprise. The possibilities are endless – and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out local Groupon deals and get him/her something that way. Mail him/her a traditional gift certificate for a local restaurant.

Taking care of your long distance friends may require some creativity, but it’s not impossible.

EXTRA: When you see him/her in the checkout line, hand them a small piece of money with “Thanks for your service.” Or when you see them in the line at a “fast food” restaurant or gas station, pay for their coffee or soft drink.

Sponsored by FMCOG Senior Adult Ministry 2015

COUNSELING TIP OF THE MONTH

Behold the Lamb. Counseling helps us to take a closer look at God’s ways and

God’s promises as we choose to apply them to our everyday lives.

To schedule an appointment with one of our Counselors, you may call 803-547-2629 Ext. 32 or email jurekl@fmcog.com. This service is offered free of charge (donations accepted, but not required). .

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES - girlfriends Changing hearts, changing lives, one girlfriend at a time

There will be no Table Talk in December due to the holidays. Enjoy your family time.

Moms of Teens and Tweens We will NOT have a meeting in December due to the large number of holiday activities. Be watching for an announcement concerning our direction for 2016. Wishing you a very blessed Holiday Season with your families!

Lit n’ Latte Book Club Tuesday, December 15, 7 pm at the home of Donna Campos (9525 Possum Hollow Road, Fort Mill). At this meeting we will have our annual book exchange. It does not have to be a new book, but one you would like to share with someone else. Our book bag of titles is getting low, so bring several titles you would like for us to read this year. if you are a reader and enjoy talking about books, we would love to have new members join us. For more info, contact Brenda Cason (803-371-4007 or scason@comporium.net).

MEN’S MINISTRIES – “THE CROSS BEARERS” Men’s Gathering Wednesdays at 7 pm

The Burris Barn (1471 Banks St., Fort Mill, SC 29715)

The Men's Skeet Shoot is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, & some spots are still available. Cost is $35 per man if you have your own gun. If not, there is a $15 rental on shotguns. This can be split between two or three men. Come and enjoy this great time of fellowship and fun! TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP!

We are at the beginning of a series on “The Measure of a Man.” We will be looking at 20 godly principles that will lead us to becoming GREAT men, husbands, fathers, and sons of God. Don't miss this great teaching that has changed the lives of 1,000's of men.

To learn more, contact Chris Padgett at 803-524-4629 or cprunner53@gmail.com.

ORANGE FAMILY MINISTRIES

AWANA will resume the 2nd

Sunday in January.

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No Sunday practices today or in December

Mark Your Calendar….. TODAY No Middle School Service or Practices December 6, 13, 20 Middle School Service December 15 Trifecta Open Gym @ 7 pm December 16 FMSM Christmas Party December 17 Trifecta Worship Night December 18 High School Outreach @ Operation Christmas Child December 20 Trifecta Christmas Party December 23, 30 No Wednesday Service

November 29, 2015

We will not have a service this evening.

“And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who

believes in Me shall never thirst.” John 6:35 NKJV

We will not have a service this evening. Enjoy time with your family.

Mark your calendar for our Worship Arts Christmas program…

If you missed one of Pastor Mark’s sermons, or just want to listen again, you can watch them on our website: www.fmcog.com.

Under the “Welcome” tab, click “Watch Online”.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Or at least, it should be. However, for many the holidays can be stressful and even depressing. Don’t face the holidays alone! Come be equipped through the Word of God and be focused on the True Meaning of Christmas: The birth of Jesus – our Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace. Join us on Thursdays at 6:50pm.

Join us Thursday, December 3, at 6:50pm as we begin our Christmas Series.

For more information, please contact Pastor Debbie Dyches at 803-547-2629, ext. 28 or dychesd@fmcog.com

Middle School Service - Sunday 10 am in the FLC High School Service – Wednesdays @ 7 pm in the FLC

Trifecta Bible Study - Thursdays @ 7:30 pm

FMCOG CHRISTMAS CAFÉ FEATURING OUR JINGLE JAM KIDS’ PRODUCTION

Sunday, December 13, 6 pm in the Family Life Center Enjoy your favorite gourmet coffee, Christmas snacks and desserts while our children celebrate the season with their own production of the Christmas story. Be sure to bring your favorite Christmas snacks and desserts to share.

Angel Tree Our annual Angel Tree is located in the Center for Discipleship. We have angels on our tree from our local church community and schools, as well as the kids in our Ecuador and Mexico missions. If you would like to sponsor an Angel, we ask that you take a tag from the tree and bring all items back unwrapped by Wednesday, December 16. For more information or questions, please contact Pastor April at (803)547-2629 or raya@fmcog.com.

Young at Heart Saturday, December 5, 4 pm in the Family Life Center (note time change!). Please bring a larger side dish to share, as the Worship Arts cast will be joining us for dinner. We’ll provide Shrimp Boat chicken and beverages. If you are 55+, join us for food, fellowship, and the instrumental music ministry of Claudia Devereaux and Taylor Baker.