November is Here

Have mercy on me, O God,
    according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy,
    blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
    and cleanse me from my sin.
For I know my transgressions,
    and my sin is ever before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned
    and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you are justified in your sentence
    and blameless when you pass judgment.
Indeed, I was born guilty,
    a sinner when my mother conceived me.
You desire truth in the inward being;
    therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
    wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Let me hear joy and gladness;
    let the bones that you have crushed rejoice.
Hide your face from my sins,
    and blot out all my iniquities.
-Psalm 51:1-9 (NRSV)

Last Sunday, Jason shared that sometimes we need a bigger towel. Sometimes we need a bigger towel to cover our own sins & mistakes. Sometimes we need a bigger towel to serve others. The power of Jesus’ message moves us from our own mistakes to service of others. To hear more, click on the link below to catch Sunday’s service:

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This Saturday, we will be on the streets of Dunn sharing our message and vision of God’s love for all people. Will you come and share an hour or two with us? We will giving out balloons to young visitors, sharing about our upcoming events, praying with folks, and extending God’s love to our community. This event has not been held for a couple of years due to COVID, so we expect a large event with lots of guests. Our tent will be located on East Broad Street, just in front of the Organic Butcher Shop. Contact Pastor Joanie if you have any questions.

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Veterans Day Concert Community Choir

We are gathering local singers to join us for a community choir during our Veterans Day Concert. We will work on three pieces to share. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, November 13 at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary of Hood Memorial Christian Church. Please invite anyone in our community who loves to sing. Rehearsals will be:

• Sunday, November 6 – 5:00 -6:30 pm
• Wednesday, November 9 – 7:00 -7:45 pm
• Saturday, November 12 – 10:30 – 11:30 am
• Sunday, November 13 – 2:30 -3:15 pm (just before the concert)

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This Week:

Wednesday, November 2 – 1:00 pm Proverbs Bible Study & Prayer (In-person & Free Conference Call)
Thursday, November 3 – AM Ladles of Love Meal Preparation & Delivery
Friday, November 4 – 12 noon Devotion & Prayer Time (Online & Free Conference Call 563-999-1222)
Saturday, November 5 – 10 am to 4 pm Cotton Festival
Sunday, November 6 – 10 am Gathering Time & Reflection on All Saints’ Day
Sunday, November 6 – 10:30 am Worship

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, November 13 – 4:00 pm Veterans’ Day Concert
Sunday, November 13 – Poinsettia Orders Due
Sunday, November 20 – Church-wide Thanksgiving Breakfast; Annual Church Meeting; DUMA Big Thanks Give; Decorate the Sanctuary for Advent
Wednesday, November 30 – Red Cross Blood Drive

**cover photo by Tim Lewis, friend of Pastor Joanie.