This is the prayer that we close our message “The Heart of Christmas: Hope Is at the Heart of Christmas” on the first weekend of Advent:

“Father God, we come to you this morning in need of hope—hope that you are faithful and have provided all we need by sending your Son to us. We ask that the light of his life would shine into our lives and lift our heads. We offer to you the areas of our lives where we need your presence. We trust you today with our very lives, and we look forward to seeing how you will come through. Thank you for the hope that can only come from you. Thank you for showing us the heart of Christmas. AMEN.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 1, 2024

Today’s altar flowers are in celebration of Margaret Cumbow’s 90^th birthday on December 6th. They are sponsored by the Lopez and Emerine families.

Thanks to all who filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We delivered 10 filled boxes for shipping last Sunday.

If you would like to purchase an item for our Christmas family this year, you may select an item off the tree in the Narthex.

The next Men’s Breakfast will be held at Dell’s in Fostoria at 9:00 a.m. on December 7^th. All men are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Our administrative board will meet Tuesday, December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. at the church.

Our Christmas Eve service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Please see the flyer from Good Shepherd Home regarding an outreach opportunity to provide Christmas presents for some of the residents.

Our church is holding a Worship Service at Good Shepherd Home on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Dean and Danene would appreciate a couple of volunteers to help us with distributing the elements of Holy Communion and the bulletins/hymns for the service. Please see Danene or Dean to let them know of your support.

Please see the sign-up sheet for our Candlelight Readers on the Narthex lobby.

Please see the Altar Flower Signup beside the Narthex entrance doors.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Dec. 1              Brooks Rohrer

Dec. 2              Ed Smith

Dec. 3              Cassidy Miller

Dec. 5              Ken Yambert

Dec. 6              Margaret Cumbow

Dec. 7              Andrew Rohlen

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2024

We will be decorating the church today after worship for our Annual “Hanging of the Greens.” Please join us if you are able.

Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child need returned today so they can be delivered to the drop off location by the deadline. You can also choose to have Samaritan’s Purse fill it for you online for $25.00 at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline.

Today is also our Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship Service at 7:00 p.m. at Union UCC. Pastor Dean will be providing the message.

Luella King turns 99 on November 30th. Let us bless her with a Birthday Card Shower. Please send them to this address: 4240 West County Road 48, Tiffin, OH 44883.

We have another opportunity for a Birthday Card Shower. Margaret Cumbow turns 90 on December 6th. Address: 560 Nickie Lane, Fostoria, OH 44830.

The next Men’s Breakfast will be held at Dell’s in Fostoria at 9:00 a.m. on December 7^th. All men are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Our administrative board will meet Tuesday, December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. at the church.

Please see the flyer from Good Shepherd Home regarding an outreach opportunity to provide Christmas presents for some of the residents.

Our church is holding a Worship Service at Good Shepherd Home on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Dean and Danene would appreciate a couple of volunteers to help us with distributing the elements of Holy Communion and the bulletins/hymns for the service. Please see Danene or Dean to let them know of your support. Our next service will be November 27^th (the day before Thanksgiving).

Please see the sign-up sheet for our Candlelight Readers on the Narthex lobby.

Please see the Altar Flower Signup beside the Narthex entrance doors.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Nov. 25           Keith Yambert

Nov. 27           Cody Rainey (in memory)

Nov. 30           Jerry Edinger, Luella King, Paige Beidelschies, Dorothy Watson (in memory)

December 7 at 9:00 a.m.

Join Pastor Dean and the men of the church for breakfast at Dells restaurant in downtown Fostoria.

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JOYS: Megan & Alex Ratchen are expecting their first son, Janice Tschanen is home after being hospitalized for a severe knee infection, and we have a Heavenly Father that loves us, a Savior that redeems us, and the Holy Spirit that strengthens us.

CONCERNS: Ann Zimmerman is scheduled to see a specialist for her injured wrist on December 10th, Becky Bell is scheduled for a hip replacement on Friday, December 13th, and travel mercies for all those traveling for Thanksgiving.

PRAYER LIST: Leticia Caudill, Carri Breidenbach, Tina Imbrock, Delores Kinn, Jean Mertes, Sandy Lehner, Laverne Ruth, Jacqueline Freeman, Sue Brickner, Michelle Steinmetz, Pat Scherger, Helen Emerine’s friend Lori, Ron Pollard, Joe Stacy, Courtney Kourtney, Judy Prosser, Abel Anthony Kreh, Margaret Cumbow, Mike Grandillo, Pat & Janet Bowen, Lori Zimmerman, Lee Arnold, and Rev. Bill McDaniel.

Please go to either our Facebook page (Bascom Community Church) or YouTube channel (DeanDurant5660 – hyperlink  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYUdwW5I8wiQwTrTI75NkQ ) to view our Sunday messages or Monday through Friday devotions. God Bless!!