1. Prayer UpdateFirstDec. 2, 2012 Sunday of Advent Blessed is the onewhose transgressions are forgiven. Psalm 32:1

2. Prayer ConcernsScott Friels cousin, Carrie Davis is still in a coma after a car accident. You can donate to a trust fund: Bring Carrie Baby Home at USBank in Modesto. 3. Prayer Concerns Marion MacDonaldis still not regainingher strength. Charlotte Wagonerfell and requiredsome stitches 4. Prayer Concerns Doreen Stever returnedto a glaucoma specialistin Oakland. 5. Praises Ann Butlers grandaughter,Lilliann Lorraine Butler,born October 18 and doingfine. 6. Praises Festival of Trees in Wood Parkon Saturday evening 7. Continued Prayers Pat Patterson Byron Crail Tom Bicknell Cathy Machado 8. Continued Prayers Joe Prezel Elaine Matthews Marguerite Lloyd 9. Divine Reading (Lectio Divina) How to Pray Over the Bible Tuesdays 10 a.m. Led by Pastor Scott andDenise 10. Lodestar Early Registration Lodestar: October 12-13, 2013 Return the form in the bulletin by Dec. 31, 2012 11. Order your Christmas Poinsettia Now Poinsettias are $8.00 Take them home after the Christmas Eve Service Use the order form in the bulletin insert orNewsletter 12. The Sermons of John Wesley Mondays at6:30 a.m. In the Chapel Led by PastorScott 13. Attention Raleys Shoppers! The Quality of Life cards are no more Theyve been replaced by Raleys Something Extra These earn credits towards your groceries and Earn funds for our churchSee the bulletin insertfor sign-up instructions 14. Events Today Coffee Fellowship afterchurch in Johnston Hall Lunch with Friends 12:30pm at the Oakdale Cityannex 15. More Upcoming Events Monday Trustees Meeting Fri/Sat. UMW Rummage Sale Next Sun. UMM Breakfast Next Sun. Ad Council Meeting Dec. 13 UMW Luncheon Dec. 16 SPRC Dec. 20 Finance Meeting Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service (7 pm) Dec. 30 Pot Luck afer worship