It really is up to us.

As I was praying in my journal this morning, I asked the Spirit to move in a silent revolution where people would just 'get it' and turn to God and live changed lives that would influence their family and friends... as opposed to a movement that was attached to a person or group somewhere is what I was thinking. But I realized that God has already given that job to us. We - the church - are the ones who are supposed to live those changed lives that influence family and friends. Do we influence people in a way that they draw closer to God? Good thing we don't get fired from this job of being the church, hey? Good thing there's always a new day that we can start to try again.

DECEMBER EVENTS

SUNDAY DECEMBER 7 - The World's biggest Chocolate Fondue! This is a City Wide Coffeehouse at the Buffalo Lounge (the house behind First Baptist Church on Lorne and Victoria). The night starts at 7, cover is $5, drinks are $1. It's a fair trade awareness event - check out stopthetraffik for details on the idea behind the fondue. This is also a great chance to meet new people... Some of you like that. SUNDAY DECEMBER 21 - Our Annual Christmas Party Potluck. 6 PM. If you only come to one thing all year, make it this one. Bring a $5 gift to exchange. There will be babysitting after the meal.

November

Have you checked out the BREAKFORTH info? Check out the link soon - I need your REGISTRATION INFORMATION BY SUNDAY if you want to go. Of course you can always register later if it's not sold out, but you'd miss out on the better deal and getting in on the hotel... Check that out this week and let me know of your interest. THIS WEEK - Prayer Room Event. Friday, November 7, 7-10 PM the fellowship room will be set up into a prayer room for YOU. It is a come and go thing, so call a friend and plan to come for an hour. Guided creative prayer. Come. TONIGHT - NEW Bible Study 7:30 Tuesdays at the church - you are welcome to join us. I am leading this one, and we'll be learning about God through the Scriptures. Bring your Bible! (No study on Rememberance Day.) YOUNG MARRIEDS - Stay for lunch after church on Sunday November 16. Lunch is provided. Watch for other couples that morning to invite to join us! ABM - The church's annual business meeting is also on the 16th - Pie & Coffee at 5:30, and the meeting will run 6:30 - 8. CITY WIDE EVENT!!!!! We are going to do the World's Largest Chocolate Fondue! This is an event to raise awareness for STOP THE TRAFFIK, a group committed to stopping the traffiking of humans around the world. Check out the link, and mark Thursday, November 27 on your calendar. More details to come. ADULT CHRISTMAS BANQUET - Sunday, November 30 at the church (catered by Charlottes - mmmmm). Tickets $20. There's a great improv comedy team coming - should be a great opportunity for all us young adults to integrate into the bigger congregation. The Adult Christmas Banquet - not just for your parents!!!