5079 18th Road (Soo Hill Area) P.O Box 751 Escanaba, MI  49829

SUNDAY             10:00AM BIBLE CLASS
                        11:00AM WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY       6:30PM BIBLE CLASS

Elders:       Dave Albaugh & Marc Sundquist

Deacons:   Bill Fournier, James Schone, & Jesse Huff

Minister:    David Grant

“He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed…” –Luke 22:41

I LIKE to start my day in conversation with God. As I drive to work, I think of the challenges that I will face during the day. I ask God for strength and wisdom; I ask God for courage and integrity. Sometimes, I don’t even ask, I just talk. Sharing my thoughts with God makes me feel much better.

But, then I saw the Master in the midst of a difficult night. He knew His time on earth was drawing to a close. He knew His final hours on earth would be filled with pain and shame and loneliness. So, in the midst of the world that crashed down around Him, He went out and found a quiet place, alone, to talk to God.

I am too busy. I had convinced myself that I could only pray on the road to someplace else. But, truly, there is no substitute for time of complete devotion in prayer.

I still talk to God as I go down the road, but now I start the day alone, in quiet solitutde, following the example of the Savior who understood  that He was so busy that He had to take time to pray.

Hymn: “More Love to Thee, O Christ”

O Father, we are sorry that we offer brief words and thoughts and fool ourselves that we have given time to You. Help us, through the example of our Lord, to understand the need to pray. In His Name. Amen.

--PETE NASH, Warren, Ohio

We began our series of lessons, The Road of Life, with the story about a “bike ride” with Jesus. As we learn to TRUST Him, Jesus takes the front seat on our bicycle built for two. Someone pointed out to me recently that the only person who can steer on a bicycle built for two is the one in the front. Do you TRUST Him that much?

As we continued through our lessons, we have seen how Jesus shows us how to GIVE and how to CARE. Mission Sunday gave us insight into His direction to help those who are less fortunate. I personally learned that I should leave the corners of my field for the poor. I know I can do that by making sure I reserve a part of my “field of work,” my income, to help “the alien, fatherless and widows.”

When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.   Deuteronomy 24:19

With Jesus in the front seat, I want to look at the things Jesus considered important in His road of life on this earth. The preceding article goes well with our thoughts for the week. It was published in Power for Today, Nashville, TN; August 2007. The author points to the importance of PRAYER in the life of Jesus. Our lesson series will continue this week with The Road of Life: Learning to Pray. Dave

PRAYERS                                                                                                                 Below is our updated prayer list.  Please feel free to submit your prayers or update concerns online on the Contact Us page or by calling the church office at 906-233-0065.

MISSION SUNDAY displays and collections will continue this Sunday and next. If you would like any additional information on Lifeline of Hope or Bibles for Ukraine (EEM), pick up a copy of the lesson—The Road of Life: Learning to Care for additional references and contacts.

NOVEMBER CHANGES TO ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
On the first Wednesday in November, we will begin lessons on Sabbath-Keeping. There seems to be an ever present interest in what the Bible teaches about the Christian day of worship assembly. The class will be a discovery/discussion format with Dave Grant as facilitator.

On Sunday mornings at 10:00, we are going to begin a study of the Book of Romans. This study will go through the book chapter by chapter with discussion and worksheet questions. We will begin this class on Sunday, November 9th. Dave Grant will be teaching the class. 

DVD LESSONS AVAILABLE We have DVD copies of lessons presented by Ed Mathews-IMK and Dave Grant-ESC and the TV Lessons from Let the Bible Speak. They will be made available on a regular basis on the back table by the baptistry. Try to remember to return them when you are done so others may borrow them, too.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Autumn Fournier on the 20th, Mary Messenger on the 22nd, and Taylor Schone on the 24th!

CARD SHOWER FOR MARY WERT  Richard Wert’s mother, Mary, has been recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Her latest test results show that there is cancer in her liver and it is spreading.  The family has seen how cards seem to brighten her days.  So they are asking everyone to shower her with cards.  Her address is Mary Wert   91 Doubling Gap Rd.  Apt 208   Newville, PA 17241

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM  Tiffany and Jesse Huff will be hosting a workshop for the Sunday school kids on Monday, December 1st.  The workshop will be based on the children’s book, “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” – A guide to Daily Happiness for Kids, by Author Carol McCloud. This event will be held at the church building from 5:00pm-7:30pm.  Supper will be served.  After supper, we will use this time for our Christmas celebration.  A sign up sheet will be posted soon.

LADIES HOLIDAY PARTY  We will be having our annual Ladies Holiday party on Thursday, December 11th at the church building from 5:30-7:30.  Please bring a wrapped $10 gift to exchange.  A sign up sheet will be posted soon.

HUNTING CAMP PARTY Dave and Bonnie Grant will be hosting a “Hunting Camp Party” on Saturday, November 15.  Come for an evening of swapping stories, good food, and fun!  Even if you’re not a hunter, come over and enjoy the evening with us!  Ladies are welcome to come out for an afternoon craft.  Bring the kids!  You’re welcome anytime after 1:00pm.  The Grants will provide brats, chili, and drinks.  We’ll plan to eat after the evening hunt.  Please bring your favorite hunting season dish or finger food to share.

Everyone had a great time packing Christmas Shoe Boxes to send to young children who are less fortunate.  

Thank you to everyone who have donated items throughout the year.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

We are already thinking about 2009!

POTLUCK  Our next fellowship meal will be postponed until Sunday, December 21st.  We will be having a "Celebration of Life" potluck because the Minthorn family will be here with their son Chase, and their new baby boy.  This will give us a chance to visit with them and meet "baby Owen".  A sign up sheet will be posted soon.

BIBLE TRADING CARDS  Cindy Albaugh has started a new incentive program for the kids that participate in Sunday and Wednesday Bible classes.  The kids will receive Bible trading cards for attendance and memory work completion on a weekly basis.  As they collect these cards in their cases, they will be able to trade among their friends at church as their collection grows.  Taylor Schone and Hudson Huff were first to earn their cards and collecting case on Wednesday.   Please encourage the children by asking them about their collections.

Go to www.caringbridge.org for daily journals from Fred Mott and Katie Yarger.  Simply type in fearlessfred for Fred Mott’s journal, and just type in Katie Yarger’s name for her daily progress.

BULLETIN REQUESTS  Please have your news notes, prayer requests, and events submitted to Tiffany by Wednesday evening each week, so it can be printed in the weekly bulletin.  Everyone is welcome to submit information.  Thank you.

ATTENDANCE:  11-9-08   Sunday School-35  Worship-54

OFFERING: $1,730.68