Martin Niemoller, a German Protestant theologian, languished for months in one of Hitler’s prisons. During his imprisonment he spent days thinking about the questions of life and death. He reevaluated his life,
mediating on God’s enormous love for him. Quietly he prayed, “Lord, I cannot resist your love any longer. I accept your forgiveness. I believe I am your child.” Niemoller had struggled with the thought of his own inadequacy and guilt. He felt unworthy, sinful and distant from God. But in a wretched prison camp he was
spiritually transformed.
At last released from prison, Niemoller made this penetrating observation: “It took me a long time to learn that God is not the enemy of His enemies.” The Apostle Paul outlines this truth marvelously: “But God
demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more than, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.” (Romans 5:8-10, NKJV).
When we were enemies, He was our friend. When we turned our backs on Him, He turned His face toward us. When we ran from Him, He ran to us. The glory of His grace is that He accepts the unacceptable, forgives the unforgivable, and loves the unlovable. Since we are forgiven, we can be forgiving. Since we are loved, we can be loving.
This thought is captured magnificently in the book Steps to Christ, page 15: “Such God’s unconditional, changeless love is the central theme of the Bible. When we open His Word, we come face to face with
His love. All of us, no matter who we are or what we have done, can experience this love today. May God fill you with His love until it overflows in your life to all those around you. May He bless you and may you be a blessing to everyone.
Pastor Dan
The Fortuna Christmas Music Festival is Sunday, December 8 th . As is our tradition, Fortuna Jr. Academy sells goodies and food items to raise money. We are still raising funds for our school and this is one of our main fund raisers. Please call Valerie Wikander if you can donate your time or donate a goodie/snack. She may be calling you too!
Work continues on their pinewood derby cars. There will be races in January when they meet with Humboldt Bay and other Pathfinder clubs. Plan to join them for the races!!!
Each month they continue to do kind events for those in our church and our community. Their schedule shows a winter campout in January and a dinner and auction in February. Lets watch for more information on these events. The 24-25 year shows them learning more about kayaking, back-packing, birding, cats and many other honors are possible. The pathfinder staff continue to plan awesome indoor and outdoor activities for our
kids and youth. Our support, whether financial or by attending their events, means so much to these kids.
DEC. 07 LOCAL BUDGET
DEC. 14 ADV. COMM. SERVICES
DEC. 21 LOCAL BUDGET
DEC. 29 LOCAL CONFERENCE
CHERIE PORTER ALWAYS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE SORTING, WASHING, FLUFFING,
HANGING ETC., OF THE LAUNDRY THAT COMES IN TO THE CENTER. CALL & CHECK WITH CHERIE FOR THE BEST TIMES AND WAYS TO HELP DORCAS OUT.
Several few weeks ago, Annee Wilson shared with us about the radio station that Jeremy Wescott has
been running and how some worshipping with us now are here as a result of this radio ministry.
Donations are one way that this ministry continues to reach out to our community. If you want to make
donations however, mail them directly to the ministry and not through our church offerings. They
can be mailed directly to Growing Truth 27 Country Road 500. Homerville, OH 44235 or visit
growingtruth.org for more information. Thank you and thank you for the donations you have already
given.
The Center Christmas give-a-way is December 19 th . There are always way to help with this. Call Cherie and Rhonda to ask how you can help. The way we are helping this year as a church will be on DECEMBER 7 TH . Please just bring a couple, travel size toiletry items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste/brush, hand sanitizer,
small kleenex etc. Also, mittens, rain ponchos, stocking caps, socks. Remember our little ones can only carry so much, so just a couple items and if you have them in a bag, that will help them as well. THIS IS SABBATH, DECEMBER 7 TH DURING CHILDRENS OFFERING/STORY.
It is here!!! The dates are Dec. 21 st and 22 nd 7- 9. Josh and Ariana will once again need many
volunteers to be part of this two-day event. They will need actors, costume organiztion, runners, traffic, etc. They are so thankful that Valerie has stepped up to coordinate the food for the actors and cast. She too, needs
volunteers to help in the kitchen, bring food donations etc. Let her know if you can help or donate.
Thank you to everyone (ahead of time), for coming out and helping us on thanksgiving day with the
Community center Thanksgiving day meal. It takes many hands to pull something like this off and each of you that donated food, came by, cleaned, we are so very thankful and grateful for you.
Our church Christmas program will be on sabbath, December 21 st . This is always a beautiful service and a great one to bring friends and family too. That is also our Live Nativity weekend, so there will be no potluck on that Sabbath as the FCSC is full.
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving meal
Dec. 02 Pathfinders-Dress Uniform
Dec. 04 3:30 Patriarchs/Prophets Study
Dec. 07 Health Nugget
Dec. 08 Music Festival
Dec. 09 Field Uniform-Pathfinders
Dec. 14 HBCS Skate Night
Dec. 16 Field Uniform-Pathfinders
Dec.21-22 Live Nativity 7-9
Dec. 21 Christmas Service
Dec. 23 NO PATHFINDERS
Dec. 25 Merry Christmas
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve
DEC. 04 DON ROWE
DEC. 06 EARL CARSON
DEC. 07 NANCY SUTSCH
DEC. 12 GUADALUPE RAMIREZ
DEC. 14 JENNY RENE
DEC. 17 CHRISTOPHER VAZQUEZ
DEC. 18 DOROTHY STOCKTON
DEC. 22 SUSAN WHITCHURCH
DEC. 29 VIRGINIA HARRIS
DEC. 30 EMILIA GOODRICH
DEC. 31 DAVE BADZIK
DEC. 01 LOIDA & ORVIL ARCHBOLD
DEC.19 DAN & KERRY FREEDMAN
DEC.21 CASSIDY & EMILIA GOODRICH
DEC.23 BRUCE & ANN PARKER