November 3, 2017 – This Week: How do we love our neighbors? and more!

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Daylight Savings ends! Fall back on Sunday and show up an hour later!
Sunday, November 5
  Scripture: Leviticus 19:3; Romans 13:9; James 2:8

   Question: What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments?
 Answer: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us.

Listen to last week’s sermon HERE

Children’s Ministry
    Hymn of the Month –  O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Catechism question for the Month- 3. How many persons are there in God?

      Preschool lesson: Samuel Listens
     Younger Elementary: David, A Good Shepherd
     Older Elementary: Exploring the Promised Land
Pre-Service Oldest Elementary/Middle School: David & Mephibosheth

  Full Life Discipleship
Sundays at 9am in the Taproot Lobby
Weekly readings from the Renovare Devotional Classic
November 5: Athanasius – Jesus Christ, the Image of God
Further questions for reflection:
1. What’s one time you really “loved your neighbor as yourself?”
2. Read Deuteronomy 5:12-21 & James 2:1-8.  What points of connection between these two passages can you see?
3. Re-write the commandments in Deuteronomy as positive commands (you shall, instead of you shall not)
4. How does your own sense of contentment impact the way you view and treat others?
a. Where do you need God to help make you more content?
b. Where can you love your neighbor well this week?
If you are interested in more resources for the New City Catechism, like the app or devotional book, click HERE!
Upcoming Events
Create Change with Peter Fish

This Sunday, November 5th, is World Hunger Sunday. It begins a season of learning about people living with shortages of food and education all over the world, through stories of how God has been working in their lives. It ends the week before Thanksgiving. Again this year, not only our kids will be collecting change for their Peter Fish through a family Devotional Booklet, but we’re inviting the entire congregation to take home a Peter Fish, collect spare funds, and read through the same Devotional. You can also download the Peter Fish app .
Elder Nominations

Send your nominations for Elder to Tammie Haulter.
The nomination period runs from now until November 13.

Click HERE to read the Spiritual Qualifications for the Role of Elder.

All Church Lunch

Sunday, November 19, right after morning worship at Razzi’s. Let’s gather as a community and share a meal. 
Community Groups
Community groups have started! These are mid-sized groups that gather weekly for fellowship, prayer and study. Participants also serve together in a variety of ways, are always welcoming of newcomers, and love kids… so come for a visit! Want to join a group? Email one of the leaders below, or contact Lorelle with questions.
Sunday group: (Razzi’s Greenwood), 1130am-1pm, Contact – Torrey Edwards 
Monday group: (Greenlake), 630-8pm, Contact – Steve Geelhood
Wednesday group: (rotating location), 6-730pm, Contact – Drew Dixon
Thursday group: (rotating location), 630-745pm, Contact – Luke and Gina Daining
Every other Sunday: Women’s small group, 6pm in member homes
(contact Mary Vincent for more information)
Events at the Green BeanStitching Group
Every Tuesday, join crafters from 5:30-7pm for a drink,
some stitching and conversation.
Open Mic Night
On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7pm.

Game Night
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Bring a game,
meet a friend and play fun games. Starts at 6:30pm.
Financial Update
Cumulative October Offering
$26,750
Budgeted Monthly Offering
$19,425
 As of October 1, 2017
Fiscal YTD Resources
$56,925
 Fiscal YTD Expenses
$54,127
Give Online
For more information:
  • Check out worship Sunday mornings, 10am at Taproot Theatre and visit our Website.
  • See what’s happening on our Facebook page.
  • Come see us 7 days a week at the Green Bean Coffee House and join us for community hours, Saturdays 9-11am.
To share prayer requests with staff members and the prayer team, emailpray@sanctuarycrc.org
Sanctuary Staff
Mark Mohrlang – Pastor
Summer Mohrlang – Pastor of Spiritual Formation
Randy Rowland – Network Pastor
Torrey Edwards & Sarah Lewis-Assink –
Co-Directors of Children’s Ministry
Jen Geelhood – Bookkeeper
James Spaan – Green Bean Manager

Safe Church Representative:
Sarah Lewis-Assink

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