November 28, 2024
The Office will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day,
Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 for the holiday.
BEGINS THIS SUNDAY!
You and Your Family are Invited on a Journey...
We are so often focused on the destination in our travels. “Where are you going?” is the most common question upon hearing that someone is heading out of town. While the destination is perhaps the impetus for deciding to “go,” it is often the journey itself that offers the most memorable moments–frustrating or delightful. This Advent season, we will pay attention not just to the destination of Christmas, but also to the places where events occurred that led to a starry night on which a child was born who would change the world. And we will ponder our own milestones–the progress and the potholes “on the way.”
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Rome: A Place of Longing (Hope)
Jerusalem: A Place of Waiting (Peace)
Nazareth: A Place of Simplicity (Joy)
Bethlehem: A Place of Humility (Love)
The Manger: A Place of Care
Persia: A Place of Return
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Join us for this beautiful journey On the Way to Bethlehem!
THANK YOU to all who came to Deck the Halls!
What a wonderful time of fellowship and fun as we enjoyed a delicious soup luncheon then prepared the church for our Advent journey to Bethlehem!
We had a good sized crew to take on the task, and it was a joy to see it go up! Thank you to all who donated their soup and their time to take part in this wonderful holiday tradition!
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Be sure to say "Thank You" when you see these folks this Sunday!
December iServe: The Giving Tree
This one's as easy as doing what you're going to do anyway! This year, we are serving families directly connected to our church community. Be on the lookout for tags on the tree just outside the sanctuary with a person, their age, and a gift item to purchase. Then shop for your person, and return the wrapped gift with the tag securely fastened to it and place it under that same tree. Thank you in advance for being such a blessing!
Did You Know...
...that that our weekly Prayer Wall email is changing to something new and interactive?
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Eden's Prayer Wall, the weekly call to prayer for our church family, community, and the world at large, is undergoing a transformation, and we'd like you to help!
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It will be arriving in your email inbox at 6am on Thursday morning as a gentle reminder to take time on Thursdays for prayer and fasting. By getting into this habit, it will be easier for us as a praying people to come to God in this way on a regular schedule.
We also want you to share not only your prayer requests, but your praises as well! By letting us know how God is actually answering your prayers, we can share and encourage the entire Eden Church family!
How's YOUR Reading Going, Eden?
Missed a day? NO PROBLEM! You can catch up, or simply get to where you need to be! Download the Bible Study Together App and start today!
Do you feel like the Bible is an outdated resource? Give us a chance to Change Your Mind...
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The 730 Challenge: Living God's Story Genesis to Revelation is a 730 Day journey through the Bible that will transform the way you look at God and His Story. And it takes just 10 minutes a day!
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If you haven't already, go ahead and click the link below and download the Bible Study Together App. The best part is, once you connect with the app, it'll take you to the current day - no judgement if you've missed some!
Reading the Entire Bible Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming!
The exciting thing about The 730 Challenge using the Bible Study Together App and materials is that it makes reading the entire Bible so doable! By breaking it down into daily segments that only take 10 minutes a day, you can make progress you'll be proud of. And best of all? We'll all be on the same page when we come to church on Sundays!
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Got questions? See the staff for assistance!
Who
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Need to Speak with a Pastor?
If you would like to meet with Lead Pastor Tammy Hallam, Worship and NextGen Pastor Matt Thornburg, or Staff Pastor Phil Freel, you can schedule an appointment to meet in person or virtually. Please know that your pastoral staff is here to support and encourage you through counseling, spiritual direction and practical guidance.
