We see division and polarization in our country, communities, and even inside the walls of our own churches. It’s easy to wonder if we will ever go beyond agreeing to disagree, yet Jesus shows us a better way.
Jesus taught us that we should treat others as we want to be treated. This is commonly known as The Golden Rule, and holds the power to bring people together again.
In worship we will be exploring how Jesus’ Golden Rule can make an impact on us in these divided times.
EVENTS
Movies in the Patch — October 11
Family Game Night — October 13
Fall Festival — October 19
Craft Show — November 16 and 17
Family Game Night — November 10
Ministry Fair — November 24
SERVICE
Food Pantry
While our Food Pantry has partnered with the Central Texas Food Bank to supply food, we still need volunteers to operate at full capacity on Saturday mornings!
Help Sell Pumpkins
Our pumpkin patch is open every day, which means we need people to help sell! Shifts are two hours each, and instructions are available for new sellers. This is also a great way for youth to get service hours (as long as they have an adult with them).
Fall Festival / Trunk or Treat
There is a way for everyone to help with the Fall Festival. We are setting a goal of getting 25 trunks again for the Trunk or Treat; all you have to do is decorate the trunk (or tailgate) of your car and hand out candy! If that's not your style, there are a few other stations that need volunteers.
WORSHIP
Special worship events will occur in both services unless otherwise specified.
"Treat people in the same way that you want them to treat you." Luke 6:31
Blessing of the Animals — October 6 (9 am)
Breakfast Church — October 20 (9 am)
Joining Sunday — October 20
Children's Sabbath — October 27
All Saint's Day and Laity Sunday — November 3
STUDY
Brown Bag Lunch Coversations
Wednesdays in October, you are invited into conversation through "Cultivating Kindness," a 5-week study created to complement the "Do Unto Others" worship series. Join the conversation wherever you are during the lunch hour.
Discipleship Pathways
This three-week class led by Associate Pastor Chansin Esparza is offered three times a year for people who are new or new-ish to the church and are wanting to explore next steps to deeper community and further involvement.
Young Adult Sunday School
On September 29, we will be launching a new Sunday school class for young adults in their 20s and 30s (or who are 18 and 19, of course). We will be meeting during the Sunday school time (10:10 - 11:00 am) in room 7, which is the first classroom next to the East Entrance, across from the Parlor. If you are interested in being a part of this community, please join us!
Learn more about all available Bible Study Opportunities:
UPCOMING
Christmas Tree Market
Our annual Christmas Tree Market will be open November 29! Keep an eye out for a calendar of upcoming opportunities that will be available.
Advent
Celebrate the Christmas season with us! In addition to worship, we will have many Christmas activities for all ages, from the Christmas Encounter and Live Nativity to Breakfast with Santa to the annual Christmas Cantata!