Weekly Update, November 13th, 2026
Hi church,
On behalf of the church staff, I want to say thank you for the kind and generous love offering. It is truly a joy and an honor to serve here. Thank you for all the support and encouragement throughout the year, especially your prayers! God has given us a great mission and calling and it is a blessing to serve together.
Young Adult Friendsgiving: November 21 at 5:00 pm
Young adults (up to early 30’s) are invited to a time of good food, good laughs, and zero stress! The church is providing a main dish, while you bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share. Friendsgiving will take place at the church in the Multipurpose Room.
Sign up on the church app or at the Connect Center by November 18,
Light House Meal
Our next time to cook for the Light House Homeless Prevention Center is Tuesday, November 24. We currently need people to provide the following:
· Main dish
· Vegetable
· Dessert
We also need a couple people to serve the meal. Food must be purchased from a restaurant or grocery store, prepared in the Light House kitchen, or prepared in a commercial kitchen, and must serve 50 people. Please save your receipts and you will be reimbursed for the cost of food. Sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.
Christmas Decorating
Join us Sunday, November 22 after the service to decorate our church for Christmas! The more the merrier and no experience is necessary.
What to expect: we need to haul out all the decorations from storage, set up, light, and decorate 1-2 Christmas trees, hang garland along the stairwell and on the platform, hang wreaths, place poinsettias, set up the nativity, and place miscellaneous decorations.
A light lunch will be provided. Please sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center to help us plan the food order. Please contact Tracie Link with any questions.
Cookies, Cocoa, and Christmas Cheer
Join us for a sweet time of fellowship, laughter, and Christmas cheer! The ladies are invited to enjoy delicious cookies, warm cocoa, and a little Christmas fun. Please bring an ornament to exchange which can be something meaningful, handmade, or simply an ornament you love. If you would like and are able, please consider bringing a batch of Christmas cookies to share!
This is open to girls and ladies of all ages. To register, you can sign up here, in the app, or at the Connect Center
December 5 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room
Hinduism Class: Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 pm
Jesus commanded us to make disciples of all nations. To accomplish our mission, part of our calling is to understand world religions so that we can pray and witness more effectively. Join us on Sunday, December 6th for a class on Hinduism to discuss its history, beliefs, and gospel sharing suggestions.
Operation Christmas Child: Shoeboxes Opportunities
Help share the love of Jesus with children around the world through Operation Christmas Child. Here are two ways to participate:
Serve during National Collection Week: November 16-23. Help welcome community members dropping off shoeboxes to the church and prepare them for delivery to the regional processing center.
Volunteer at the Baltimore Processing Center: Help inspect and prepare shoeboxes for shipment around the world. Volunteer opportunities are available:
Monday, Nov. 30, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, Dec. 3, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Friday, Dec. 11, from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Arundel OCC team)
Must be at least 13 years old.
Join us in sharing the Good News of Jesus with children around the world! Sign up at the Connect Center or using these links National Collection Week and Baltimore Processing Center.
Children’s Christmas Choir: Pre-K – 5th grade
The Children’s Ministry is putting together our annual Christmas children’s choir for a special presentation during the worship service on December 13. We will share the good news of Jesus through the song “Ring the Bells for Christmas,” and we would love for your child to participate.
Rehearsals are 15 minutes and are immediately following the service until December 6 in the Multipurpose Room.
New LIFE Group still available!
LIFE Groups are small group settings where you can grow deeper in your faith and in your friendships with others. They are casual discussion groups relating to a given topic of study. The goal is the development of healthy relationships where you can be loved, encouraged, challenged, and motivated for life in Christ. All classes are within 3 miles of the church. Please sign up in the church app, at the Connect Center, or by clicking below.
Group 4: The Parables of Jesus
There is still space for you in this new LIFE Group. It began November 12 and meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm at the home of Charles and Meredith Grigg. Class size is limited to 20 people.
Description: The group will discuss the recent sermons from Pastor Bryan. The parables are so incredibly rich and meaningful so it will be enjoyable to understand and apply them further in our lives.
SonShiners Thanksgiving Potluck
The annual SonShiners Thanksgiving Potluck is happening Friday, November 20 at 12:00 pm. We will share how God has blessed us this year and fellowship with one another.
The church will provide turkey, pumpkin pie, and drinks. We ask you to bring a dish to share- perhaps a special family dish or a traditional Thanksgiving dish.
You may sign up on the church app or at the Connect Center.
Upcoming Events
The Big Serve (Students) – Nov. 14, 3-6 pm
Cookies & Cocoa (Women’s Ministry) – Dec. 5, 2pm
Christmas Caroling – Dec. 11 at 6:00 pm
Christmas Play – Dec. 20 @ 6:00 pm
Candlelight Service – Dec. 24, 6pm