Deck the Halls on Sunday, November 26 from noon-4pm. Soup & sandwich

lunch provided for those willing to work. The commi�ee would like to know if

you’ll be helping. Fill out the form available at the Welcome Center or call Denise

@ 563-340-3954

*Ladies Christmas Luncheon * Saturday, December 2nd *11 AM-1PM*

Ladies be a part of this year’s Christmas Luncheon by being a hostess and

decora*ng a table or be a guest and bring family & friends to join you.

Deb Gustafson of WDLM will speak on accep*ng God’s plan like the

prophetess Anna did. Sign up will start November 10—watch for the

Women’s Team table. Lunch is provided (op*onal– you are welcome to bring a

salad or side dish to share ) Babysi4ng provided. Last day to sign up is Nov. 26th

Join us for the second annual Family Christmas Caroling event. With so many beau*ful Christ-

mas carols wri�en about the birth of our Savior, come join us as a Homewood family as we

sing together at Hope Creek �Soup & Sandwiches �Family ac*vi*es � Christmas Carols &

Bible Study in the Sanctuary � 1/2 hour of caroling at Hope Creek. This is a great opportunity

for kids of all ages (0-99+) to give joy to others rather than expec*ng to get something themselves.

The choir, tech team and actors are working hard on the presenta*on for

December 17 at both services. Please mark your calendar and plan to

a�end and bring family, friends and neighbors. "What Child Is This" by Joel

Raney will give a liB to your Christmas season with joyous songs and an in-

sight into the true impact of the birth of that li�le baby so many years ago.

One Service

at 9:30 AM with

Children’s Church No Sunday School

Candlelight at 5:30 PM with Nursery

We’re getting a NEW pictorial directory!! Coming in January—the photos for a new pictorial directory will be taken.

Lifetouch Photography will be here January 10-13.

Each family will receive a free 8x10 and a free directory.

No purchase necessary but if you do decide to purchase you’ll receive a 20% discount.

*Snowbirds there are several ways you can be included. So don’t leave without finding out how. ** There are also ways for families with college students who want their student in your family photo to have your photo taken early. CONTACT the church office. Watch for info on how to schedule your photo.

The Parents and Families SS class, which meets in room F1 of the Family Life Center, is starting a new study on November 19th titled "The Case For Christ" by Lee Strobel and Gary Poole. The study includes 6 video sessions about 15 minutes in length followed by class discussion using the related study guide book: 1. The investigation of a lifetime. 2. Eyewitness evidence. 3. Evidence outside the Bible. 4. Analyzing Jesus. 5. Evidence for the resurrection. 6. Reaching your "verdict". The purpose of the class is to examine the reasons skeptics dismiss the Jesus of the gospels and to improve our understanding of the truth about Jesus and the compelling evidence supporting faith in Him.

in December…See you NEXT Year!

(January 5th)

ATTENTION... White Cross Ladies: Our White Cross missionary, Rachel Balia, would like a picture of our morning and evening groups. Please plan to attend your December meeting on the 13th, so we can send her our group photos. Next meeting is December 13– Morning group @ 9:00 AM Evening group @ 6:00 PM in Homewood’s chapel.

Nov.21: Awana Clubs will meet Nov.28: Cowboys/Cowgirls Dec.05: Free family dinner then all are invited to stay for a Christmas puppet show -bring canned good or cereal for the food pantry Dec.12: Awana Christmas Store

“Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes a little child in My name welcomes Me.”

* No November meeting * Save the date for our Christmas Party

on December 20th—special program with Jon Laird

The packing of care boxes for our college students continues even though 50+ is not meeting this month. Please bring any items you would like to donate to the college students to Karen Mowers' office by Nov. 19 so that this program can bless the students before finals in December. They would enjoy homemade treats, snacks, hygiene items, school supplies or anything to help them get through the end of the semester. All church members are welcome to donate to this project each month even if you do not attend. 50+.

Help is needed!!! Sign up on the clipboard at the Welcome Center to be part of the gift wrapping team!

5:45-7:30 December 12th

Serving and praying for our children in the nursery are:

Nov. 19:

1st service: Erin Parks, Cindi Zahniser Sun. School: Kara Parks, Kathy Rexroat 2nd service: Johanna Lonsdale, Kathy Rexroat

Nov 26:

1st service: Ann Seaberg, Eliana Parks Sun. School: Karen Feathers, _____________ 2nd service: Linda Cain, _________________

Dec. 3:

1st service: Jane Frazelle, Kaitlyn Levrouw Sun. School: Joy Fyfe, Rachel Frazee

2nd service: Diane Blaser, Rachel Frazee

Date 8:30 11:00 Total

November 5 163 150 313

Annual Mtg. Nov. 5 57

November 12 153 154 307

Mark Frazee …………….……....….mark.frazee@homewoodefc.org Lead Pastor Home: 309-517-3940

Andy Mar�nez …………....….andy.mar�nez@homewoodefc.org Student Director Cell: 309-207-2187

Barb Montgomery …....barb.montgomery@homewoodefc.org Children’s Director Cell: 563-505-2525 Becky Thomas ……………….....…….… office@homewoodefc.org Administra#ve Assistant

Karen Mowers ………………….……………....kcc61254@gmail.com Tradi#onal Service Leader

Barnard Walker …...…...…………….…………..barnardw@aol.com Contemporary Service Leader

Greg Pfeiffer …………………..….……………....gregpfeiffer@aol.com Custodian

Karen Mowers ………………..……livelove77sherrard@gmail.com Custodian

Homewood Evangelical Free Church

3303 - 60 Street Moline IL 61265

309-797-2000 | Fax: 309-797-2091 E-mail: office@homewoodefc.org

Web Site: www.homewoodefc.org

GENERAL FUND STATUS REPORT

as of August 31, 2017

August receipts were $43,492 August expenses were $48,562

“Year to Date” status follows: GF balance 1/1/2017 $ 11,582 Transferred to GF Reserves $ 35,000 GF receipts to date in 2017 $ 388,897 GF expenses to date in 2017 $ 381,179 GF budget to date in 2017 $ 384,695 GF balance on 8/31/17 $ 19,299 *GF = General Fund

TRANSPORTATION FUND STATUS

Balance on 1/1/2017 $10,820.31 Funds Received in 2017 $ 7,185.00 Balance on 6/30/2017 $18,005.31

STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE TEAM

26: Decorating the Church

02: Ladies Christmas Luncheon 03: Family Caroling 12: Awana Store 13: White Cross 14: FROGs Christmas Party 17: Cantata Rehearsal 17: Disciples Christmas Party 20: 50 Plus Christmas Party 24: One Morning service @ 9:30 AM Candlelight service @ 5:30 PM

Bingo for Brantley (grandson of Chris & Brad Olson)

Friday December 8 @ 6:30-9:30 PM Col Ballroom, Davenport

$10 per person

RSVP by emailing the name and number in your party to

BingoForBrandtley@gmail.com

All proceeds will go to the family to help with medical costs. Brantley has had a

3 year journey with cancer. Also: Raffle Baskets, 50/50/ Bake Sale, Food for sale—feel free to bring in your own snacks for your table. Food will be available for purchase.