November Highlights

Sunday Morning Services

Visitors are welcome in any and all services, no registration required. Feel free to invite people to worship with us.

November 1: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

• Nov. 1: Nehemiah 2:9-20 | Establish Reality

Cold-weather worship begins November 8: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

• Nov. 8: Nehemiah 4:1-23 | Dealing with Opposition

• Nov.15: Nehemiah 5:1-19 | Be Generous to the Poor

• Nov. 22: Nehemiah 6:1-7:4 | Defeating a Conspiracy

• Nov. 29: Nehemiah 8:1-12 | Return to the Bible

10:15 a.m. College Service in the Commons, open to others starting November 22.

Worship online: 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Livestream/rebroadcast service online at college-church.org/livestream

Registration for the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. services opens at noon on Tuesdays on our website or in our church family email. No registration required for the 8 a.m. service. You may also access the sign-up form at college-church.formstack.com/forms/worship_signup

Adult Communities—in-person and Zoom options

• Veritas: Saturday mornings 9:30 a.m. in Sanctuary

• Logos: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in CL02

• Joint Heirs: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in Commons Gym

• Greek Class: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in C101

• Forum 15: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in C002 A&B

• All Nations: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in CL03

Children’s Ministries—registration is now open

• Sunday morning Bible school: all ages, registration required

• Children’s Choirs: rehearsal on November 1 and 8. Recording on the Sanctuary steps, November 14 (Sunday, November 15 or Saturday, November 21 rain dates if needed.)

• Wednesday Evening Club Programs: all grades open for Boys Brigade and Pioneer Girls, registration required.

Surviving the Holidays

Has the loss of a loved one left you wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Surviving the Holidays will encourage you as we talk about dealing with loss during the holiday season. This special GriefShare seminar will be held Tuesday, November 17, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Crossings and is free of charge. For more info contact Christy at ext. 175 or griefshare@college-church.org.

Middle School

• Tuesday nights at 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary

High School

• Sunday Night Live: All high school students are welcome! Sundays at 6:30 p.m., in Commons Gym.

• Rooted Fellowship: Freshmen and Sophomores, Tuesday evenings from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. in Commons Hall

Blood Drive

November 30, 1-6 p.m. C104

STARS

• Sunday mornings - live Zoom class, 9-10 a.m.

• Wednesday music - live Zoom class, 7-8 p.m. November 30, 1-6 p.m. C104

Grace Groups for Mental Health

Are you or a loved one dealing with anxiety or depression or other mental health challenges? Has this time of COVID restrictions heightened those feelings? Living Grace provides support for those living with mental health challenges, and Family Grace provides support for their loved ones. Our hope for Grace Groups is that individuals walk away from each meeting feeling encouraged and equipped with practical tools to cultivate a healthy mind and heart. These groups continue to meet on most second and fourth Mondays by Zoom at 7 p.m., from the comfort and privacy of your home. For registration information, email Christy at gracegroups@college-church.org, or call the church at (630) 668-0878.

Men’s Bible Study

Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem, taught by Victor Kuligin, Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Please join us this month as we dive in and begin a discussion about Eschatology. Zoom and in-person options. Note: We will not meet on November 25.

Women’s Ministries

• Monthly Gathering – 9-10:30 a.m. Commons Hall

Join us on Saturday morning, November 14, as we consider together spiritual practices that promote growth in our relationships with Christ—Bible intake, prayer, worship, solitude, serving and simplicity. Join us for teaching and round table discussion this month on the topic of Scripture as we explore together various approaches to studying the Word.

• Mom2Mom Outing - 9:30-11:00 a.m. Klein Creek Farm

Moms and children - let’s meet on Monday, November 16, for a walk together around historic Klein Creek Farm. We’ll meet in the parking lot near the visitor center and take the children on an expedition looking for farm animals. Dress warmly – even if it’s cold, we’ll carry on unless it’s raining (or snowing).

MISSIONARY CHRISTMAS

Please consider giving online.

Virtual Turkey Trot 2020

Over the last nine years, the GO Ministries Turkey Trot has funded the construction of volleyball and basketball courts, supported a pastor and his church and empowered coaches and athletes in the Dominican Republic to make a difference in their communities. While the Turkey Trot isn’t in person this year, you can still participate! All proceeds go toward stocking the GO Sports library and classrooms with books, desks and other educational materials. Every gift gives kids in the Dominican more educational and athletic opportunities, as they grow spiritually through the discipleship of their coaches and teachers. Register and donate at gomin.org/turkeytrot2020, then run anywhere, anytime in November and post your pictures or videos on social media with the hashtag #goturkeytrot2020. Thanks for your support!

Thanksgiving Eve Service

We’ll miss our annual pie social tradition this year, but there’s a meaningful and different Thanksgiving Eve service coming. Watch for details in the weekly Church Family email and announcements in services.

Getting Married?

Because of the challenges of meeting during COVID, we will not hold Becoming One pre-marital class this year. However, we believe in the importance of Christian pre-marital counseling, and want to provide that as needed. If this describes you, please reach out to us at marriage@ college-church.org so that we can assess the counseling that might be appropriate for your situation.

Visit the God Centered Life worldwide ministry of Pastor Josh Moody at godcenteredlife.org. Find daily sermons from Pastor Josh there plus daily devotionals. Sign up to receive them in your inbox. Listen to Pastor Josh daily on WMBI at 10 p.m. M-F and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Your prayers and partnership with this ministry are greatly appreciated.