Join Us This Week for Worship!
Third Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2008
Isaiah 61:8-11 ♦ John 1:6-8, 19-28
Part 3: Faith & Finance Series ~ How Much is Enough?"
Pastor Denise Mason, Preaching
Interim Director of Music: Ms. Pat Morgan
(Church School Continues at 9:30 a.m. - See Details Below)
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Celebrating Advent
"Enough! The True Meaning of Christmas"
Celebrating Advent
"Enough! The True Meaning of Christmas"
Date Preaching
Sunday, November 30, 2008
1st Sunday of Advent "Adorning Our Sanctuary" Rev. Dr. Janet Edwards
Sunday, December 7, 2008
2nd Sunday of Advent "Communing with God" Ms. Rachel Nicholson
Sunday, December 14, 2008
3rd Sunday of Advent "The Music of God" Pastor Denise Mason
Sunday, December 21, 2008
4th Sunday of Advent "Concecration Sunday" Pastor Denise Mason
How often have you wanted to know what God wants for you and your life?
Gather with us to discern our special giftedness as we study God's word.
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On Communion Sundays our congregation practices an open invitation to the Lord's Supper.
The meal is open to anyone who professes Jesus Christ as their Liberator and Redeemer.
We serve a non-alcoholic cup.
ALL ARE WELCOMED!
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"Would You Like to Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord?"
A Christmas Eve Choir is organizing!
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Please contact Gerald Savage or Pastor Denise for more information!
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Growing in Christ C.L.A.S.S.
Mark, The First Gospel
This C.L.A.S.S. will mark an entry point for those who desire to begin (or renew) their commitment to an intentional path of spiritual developement with C.O.R.
→ An Overview of Church History & Polity
→ Denominational Affiliations & Differences
→ Examine C.O.R. Covenant
Saturday, January 24, 2009, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Please see Pastor Denise for more information or call the church office
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EECM FOOD COLLECTION
DECEMBER Food of the Month CANNED TUNA
PEANUT BUTTER, CANNED FRUIT are always welcomed!
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!
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OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
Please support the Women's Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh that serves victims of domestic
violence in Allegheny County - women and children who need to relocate.
Please fill the collection basket with needed toiletries and necessities: Regular sizes of Shampoo,
Toothpaste, Lotion, Twin Sheets and Towels
NEWBORN KITS
Let's celebrate Jesus' birth by assembling Newborn Kits to be sent far ane wide to hospitals,
clinics, and refugee camps around the world! If you'd like to make this a personal or
family project, see instructions in the Sunday Communicator or
contact Miriam Rader at mirader@verizon.net for more information!!
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Child Care News
THE NURSERY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The Nursery NEEDS volunteers to help out during Worship times and during Church School hours.
PLEASE help out and have some fun
playing with the kids!
THE SMILES ARE WORTH IT!
Nursery Schedule
| During Worship |
During Church School |
| Dec 14 |
Dec 14 |
| Miriam R. |
Tina Z. |
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| Dec 21 |
Dec 21 |
| No Volunteer |
No Volunteer |
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For more information on volunteering please contact
the COR Office or Gail Markis at gmarkis@sei.cmu.edu
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Those Preaching Women
A Multicultural Collection
The 2008 publication has just been released and includes a
sermon preached here at C.O.R. by Pastor Denise.
Books will be on sale after worship for $18.00
(40% of proceeds go to the ministry of C.O.R.)
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Church School
Unit - 2 November 16 - December 21, 2008
9:30 a.m. BAGELS and JUICE
9:45 a.m. CLASS BEGINS
Children: SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Leaders: Rachel Nicholson & Sarah White
Youth: ADVENT
Leaders: Joshua Reid, Chris Mason & Justin Reid
Adult Classes: CONVERSATION WITH THE BIBLE
Leaders: Pastor Linda Lawson & Doris Parker
BOOK CLUB ⇔ BOOK CLUB ⇔ BOOK CLUB
Here if You Need Me
A True Story By Kate Braestrup
January 2009 / More information TBA
Pot Luck Lunch Served
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SPIRITUAL WEIGHT LOSS & HEALTHY LIVING
Join C.O.R.'S movement to get healthy and stay a healthy church!
See Pastor Denise or Dolly Mason for more information!
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Outreach Opportunity
Are you interested and available to help host a Campus Ministry Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr?
Week of January 13 - 20, 2009
Please see Nnenna Okoro, Outrach Minister or Miriam Rader for more information
