HANGING OF THE GREENS ‘Tis the Season for decorating for Christmas! This year, we have assigned each adult Sunday School Class and Ministry Group one section of the building to decorate for the Christmas Season. Check below for each class schedule:

* Sunday School class of Kelly Williams and Elisabeth Haskins:

Saturday, November 16, 2:00-4:00pm We are having a pizza party while decorating. Bring desserts or chips.

* Sunday School class of Tom and Laura Cooke:

Saturday, November 16, 2:00- 4:30pm. We are going to Chicago Dough

following decorating.

* Sunday School Class of Roxanne Forgrave:

Saturday, Nov. 16, 3:30 – 5:00 pm. We’ll be heading to Wil and Carol Watson’s

for class party. Bring finger foods.

* Sunday School class of Matt and Sarah DeYoung:

Sunday, November 17, 3 – 5:30pm. We’ll be ordering pizza and eat in the cafe

as a group around 5:30pm.

* Hispanic Ministries and Pastor Willie: Sunday, November 17, 2:00– 4:00pm.

* Youth Ministry and Pastor Brandon:

Sunday, November 17, 2:00-6:00pm. Bring a snack to share.

No Life Groups that evening.

* Children’s Ministry and Pastor Debbie: Sunday, Nov. 17, 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

* Sunday School class of Jay and Jeanette Martinson:

Sunday, November 17, 2:00 pm.

* College Class: Sunday, November 17, 11:30 lunch at the church and decorating following lunch.

* Sunday School Class of Jim and Rhoda Hair – Time: TBA. See Beth Cowgill. Laura and Rick Kruse will be on location those hours to supervise and give assistance Come join the festivities as we watch the church unfold into Christmas!

NEWS & NOTES

NEWS & NOTES

We are glad you are here!

Thank you for visiting Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene. It is our most sincere desire you

feel at home while worshipping with us.

If you do not have a church you call home, we invite you to consider making our church your home.

Please complete a Communication Card located in the pew rack and

place it in the offering plate. We would like to become better

acquainted with you.

If you have a prayer request, please use the back of the Communication Card.

We will be praying confidentially for your request during the week.

Bibles are available on the shelves at the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to take one home.

We are committed to:

Seeking the Heart of God

Sharing the Love of God

Strengthening the Family of God

Serving as the Hands of God

Rev. Edward H. Heck Senior Pastor

1000 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

815-602-8695 815-933-1000

Fax: 815-933-7388

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Church Office Schedule

8:30 am—4:30 pm, Monday—Friday

Save the date! Chicago Decorations Saturday, December 14. We will carpool to catch the 9:01 am Metra train to downtown Chicago. We will view the decorations, shop on Michigan Ave, eat lunch at the Walnut Room inside Macy's, before boarding the train at 4:00pm

Mom’s Group Monday mornings from 9-11, Prayer Room. Childcare is provided for $1 per child. Contact Rachel Cunningham, 815-295-3343.

“Veteran Benefits” Class Sunday, November 24 at 9:00 am in the FLC. A FREE class sponsored by VETS, LLC, a private company that help veterans to analyze their financial picture and offers each family an individual plan to align their income, expenses, and assets with VA acceptable standards. Class taught by Kenda Pardy. From Joan Rushing... Thank you so much for your prayers and sending me flowers during my recovery from a broken ankle. Even though so much has occurred in my life the past few weeks, I am still so blessed what God has done. It’s so rewarding to depend on my church family. Sympathy Ken Johnson passed away November 2. Funeral service was November 8 in Bourbonnais. Ken was the Chairman of the Engineering Department at ONU.

Casey Kohlmeier, police officer, was killed while on duty last week. He was the brother of Zachary Kohlmeier, Adjunct at the ONU Department of Music and K3 Band Member.

Dr. C. William Ellwanger, 91, died Thursday, October 31. He was a pastor, evangelist, professor, and a great speaker. A celebration of his life was held November 4 in Bourbonnais. Your prayers and thoughts for these families would be very much appreciated.

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Preteen 222 Schedule. TODAY, from Noon to 3:00 pm, Culver Chapel. Each student is to bring their own sack lunch and drink; $5; a flat pack of stickers and your “Servant” Journal (if you have one). We will be making Get-Well cards for the children who come to Mercy Ship for health care, and writing letters to Natalie Bullock, a nurse from our church who is serving on the ship this year. Sunday, December 8th. Christmas Dinner at Pastor Brenda’s house; bring $10 to shop for a needy family. Parents of Kindergarteners TODAY, Kindergarteners will have a new SS classroom: “Gate – B3”

Children will be making a “Bag” that will hang in the hallway, with their name on it. This bag is where all Sunday school papers; toys from home; air bows, cars, etc will be kept during worship hour. When you pick your child up, please empty that bag and take the contents home with you.

Next Jr. High Club @mosphere Friday, November 15, at the church, from 6:30-9:00 pm. A fellowship opportunity for you to invite your friends for a night of fun. Cost: $3.00

Hanging of the Greens. Help us to decorate the Youth Area on Sunday, November 17 from 2-6:00pm. Bring a snack to share. No Life Groups

2nd Annual Turkey Bowl & Tailgate Saturday, November 23, from 11:00am to 4:30pm at Cornerstone Church in Bourbonnais. The Turkey Bowl & Tailgate is a community flag football tournament and tailgate for grades 7-12. This is a remarkable time of community as we'll compete with other area youth ministries and enjoy some delicious tailgate food together along the way. Please sign up by Wednesday, November 13th.

Senior High Winter Day in Chicago. Saturday, December 7, we’ll meet at the church at 9:30am and return at 7:15pm. Cost is $10. Students will also be responsible for the cost of their lunch downtown. Please sign up by Sunday, December 1st.

NEWS & NOTES

Thanksgiving Dinner Our families will have a time of celebration for God’s faithfulness on Sunday, November 24, from Noon to 3:00 pm in the Jr. High Room. Wednesdays, 7:00pm Discipleship Class. “Modern Religious Movement and Christianity”. A comparative study, based on accurate information about the various world religions and sects. Sundays, 9:00 am “Parenting: The most Important Role of Your Life!” How your parenting style impacts your child. Classes are in Spanish, taught by Pastor Willy. Room 301.

Next meeting Thursday, November 21 at 10:30am in room 104. Contact Ginny Burlend or Norma Morgan for more information.

Breakthrough Night November 15, 7:00pm, in the Sanctuary. A Special Night of Prayer for a spiritual breakthrough in our own hearts, our church, our community and our nation. Prayer Group Saturday, November 16, 8:30am at Koch’s home. If you have a son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbor or friend that needs prayer come and pray with us. Prayer & Bible Study We’ll attend the Missions Night on November 13. Next meeting will be Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00pm. Patrick Russell, ONU Ministerial Student will be sharing God’s Word. Personal Prayer Time Tuesdays, 7:00 am in the Sanctuary. Prayer Meeting Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

NEWS & NOTES

Well Done Church! Thank you to the preteens, teens, and adults who all got involved in making Coat Kankakee a success. We collected over 300 coats and 50 blankets for the greater Kankakee area. Area resource centers have been blessed with our gifts and efforts. Thank you to Women’s Ministry for leading us to give “coats” in Jesus name.

Men's Prayer Breakfast. Saturday, November 16 at 9:00am in the Café. Join us as we eat, pray and share the Word together!

The Locker Room. We’ll join the Missions Night next Wednesday. We will resume our meetings on Nov. 20, 6:45-8:00 pm, room 304. A weekly men's fellowship and Bible Study that encourages and empowers men to dive deep into God’s Word.

CCD Prime Time Thanksgiving Banquet. Tuesday, November 12, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm at Manteno Church of the Nazarene. Inspirational Service at 11:00 am Speaker: Rev. John Reiniche. Special Music by Casey LeBuhn. Cost: $12 per person. Register by November 7, with one of the members of our Committee at the North Welcome Center. Make check payable to Chicago Central District. Those needing a ride, please meet at the West side of the church at 10:30 am.

Fall Party Saturday, November 23, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the Tanner’s home.

Taught by Pastor Heck. Sunday, November 17 in the Conference Room. Please Contact the church office, or submit a Communication Card if you are interested.

Dare To Care Ministries

Men’s Ministry

Women’s Ministry

Prayer Ministry

Children’s Ministries

Youth Ministries

Hispanic Ministries

More News & Notes...

Special Abilities Ministries

Membership Class

Prime Time Ministries

THIS WEEK AT K3NAZK3NAZK3NAZK3NAZ

Sunday, November 10 ONU HOMECOMING SUNDAY

8:30 am Prayer Time / Lighthouse Café Open

9:00 am Sunday School Classes for all ages

The Next Step Class (FLC)

10:00 am Café Time

10:30 am Worship Service

11:30 am Men’s Huddle (Sanctuary)

Noon Preteen 222

4:00 pm Teen Quiz Practice

6:00 pm Youth Life Groups

Monday, November 11 9:00 am MOM’s Group (Room 104) 7:00 pm Volleyball League (FLC)

Tuesday, November 12 7:00 am Personal Prayer Time (Sanctuary) 11:00 am District Prime Time Thanksgiving Banquet (Manteno)

5:00 pm Zumba Fitness Class (FLC)

7:00 pm Women’s Book Club (Carol Morse’s home)

Youth Praise Team Practice (Youth area)

Prayer Meeting (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, November 13 5:45 pm: A Taste Of Thailand Dinner (FLC– Ticketed event)

6:45 pm: Mission’s Night with Lisa Lehman (Family Life Center-FREE) All other Wednesday Night Ministries are canceled for this event.

Thursday, November 14 6:30 pm Stitches (Barnes and Noble)

Friday, November 15 6:45 pm Jr. High Club @mosphere (Youth area) 7:00 pm Breakthrough Prayer Night (Sanctuary)

Saturday, November 16

8:00 am Teen District Quiz (Joliet First)

8:30 am Prayer Group (Koch’s home)

9:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

2:00 pm Hanging of the Greens

Sunday, November 17

8:30 am Prayer Time / Lighthouse Café Open

9:00 am Sunday School Classes for all ages

The Next Step Class (FLC)

10:00 am Café Time

10:30 am Worship Service

11:30 am Men’s Huddle (Sanctuary)

2:00 pm Hanging of the Greens

4:00 pm Teen Quiz Practice

Wednesday, November 13 Supper @ 5:45 pm / Service @ 6:45 pm

family life center

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2013 Giving Summary As of 11/03/2013

Amount Needed Each Week for Operations $ 21,500

Amount Needed Each Week for Faith Promise $ 3,500

Total needed each week $ 25,000

Weeks so Far this year= 44 $ 1,100,000

Total Given for Operations $ 973,887

Total Given for Faith Promise $ 53,980

Total Given Year to Date $ 1,027,866

$ (72,134)

A Special Night of Prayer for a spiritual breakthrough in our own hearts, our church,

our community and our nation

Dan Bohi will join us this evening