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Dec. 1 • 2024
First Sunday of Advent
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Sermon:
‘You Are a Blessing’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Isaiah 43:1–7 • Luke 1:26–38
■ Advent begins today. We will light the candle of hope.
■ The Lord’s Supper will be served. Everyone is invited to the table.
■ We will be back in the sanctuary for worship. Also, we will be in the sanctuary during Advent, which starts Dec. 1.
■ To join “live stream” worship, go to Facebook — Swift Presbyterian Church.
■ Worship services are available for viewing in the afternoon on the church website and YouTube.
■ Bulletins for today and recent weeks. Click here.
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| Join us for fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately after the morning worship service.
If you would like to help the deacons provide fellowship treats (either a sweet or a protein or a fruit), please sign the list on the table in the fellowship hall, or contact Kathy Menk, 251-518-7966.
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God is good all the time.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
— Ephesians 6:18, NIV
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community each Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Preschool Christmas program — Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary
■ Cookie social — Sunday, Dec. 8, after worship, in the fellowship hall
■ Finance committee — Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 12:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Worship committee — Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Buildings and grounds committee — Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Preschool board — Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. in annex room 2
■ Church Christmas banquet — Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. at The Gift Horse, 209 W. Laurel Ave., Foley
■ Deacons’ Christmas dinner — Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at Moe and Kathy Menk’s house
■ Session meeting — Monday, Dec. 16, at 4:30 p.m. in annex room 2
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Come join in this very special Christmas celebration and time of fellowship and caroling. The banquet is for all ages and our church will have the entire venue. All who consider themselves members of Swift Church are invited to attend, and guests are also invited.
Everyone will pay for their own meal at the banquet. The price, including tax and gratuity, will be approximately as follows:
• Adults and youth 13 years and older: $31.14
• Children ages 5 to 12: $15.60
• Children up to 4 years old eat free.
Reservations are required and must be made with Mary McNair by Monday, Dec. 4. A sign-up sheet will be available after worship and during fellowship, or you can call or text Mary all names of those attending in your party to 251-295-5267 or marymcnairrealtor@gmail.com.
■ Read the full story.
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| Raffle winner results
Quilt: Nancy Pampel
Bench: Machelle Thompson
Rose picture: Shannon Longerier
Landscape picture: Bill Garretson
Silent auction bid winners
Cathedral window quilt: Bill Garretson
Christmas afghan: Angie Jimmerson
White angel canvas: Angie Jimmerson
Green angel canvas: Sheree Waters
Pink angel canvas: Jane King
Christmas chapel: Sheree Waters
Nativity painting: Kathy Menk
Painted snowman chair: Susie Alexander
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The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.
This week, we served 70 families, including 293 people.
If you are interested in helping or know of someone who might be interested, please consider getting involved or at least share the opportunity to volunteer with others.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please contact Jan Taylor (251‑978‑6418).
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ discussion class | |
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| Join Snacks with Susan and Daryl for an eight-session overview of “Christianity’s Family Tree” by Adam Hamilton.
Each denomination has a unique, valuable perspective to offer on the Christian faith. For each group, he gives a brief history, outlines major beliefs, and describes some things we can learn from tradition to strengthen our own Christian faith.
We meet Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 4. We hope you’ll join us.
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| ►Adult Bible study class, led by Bill and Catherine | |
Join us as we continue our study of the book of Exodus.
We meet on Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 2.
| ►Youth Sunday school class, led by Sheree Waters | |
Join us as we study the Bible together. We meet at 9 a.m. in annex room 3.
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Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.
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| ►Event to help Colt’s family | |
Colt is the grandson of Eddie and Sheree Waters.
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Prayers and joys
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Please call the church or email to notify us of any joys or concerns; birthdays, anniversaries, health issues or family deaths so that we may put it in the weekly emailed announcements for your church family to pray with you or to praise God for your joy. (We don’t publish personal prayer concerns on the website.)
►Please remember our military friends
and families in your prayers. | |
Names are listed in the monthly newsletter.
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If you would like to place flowers on the chancel to honor or celebrate a loved one or a special occasion or “just because,” please contact Susie Alexander at 217-246-4051.
Are you willing to serve as a liturgist, acolyte or greeter/usher? Contact Marvin King or Eunice Ray, worship elders.
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| ►Church staff and contact information | |
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