A Weekly Update of Good News from John Knox. SteepleTalk

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1 Angel Tree 2018 A Weekly Update of Good News from John Knox SteepleTalk Find out what's going on and what's coming up in the life and ministry at John Knox Presbyterian Church. Visit our Website This Sunday's Worship Click here to access this week's bulletin.

2 The Christmas season is upon us! This year John Knox will continue to support the Angel Tree mission in conjunction with Greer Relief. An electronic Amazon gift link can be found here. You can still sign out traditional gift tags from our Angel Tree elves following each service. Gifts are due to the church office on the morning of December 16th or you can have them sent directly to Greer Relief. Questions? Contact Betsy Turnbull, / etturnbull83@gmail.com Stevie Greene, / steviecgreene@yahoo.com Greer Relief, 202 Victoria Street, Greer SC Two Vital Metrics for Our Church We are nearing the end of this year s campaign to fund the church s ministry in We continue to urge all our members and friends to communicate their intent to support our ministry, and to pledge a specific financial commitment. Your pledging allows our Session to budget accurately and wisely, allocating the available resources toward the most vital needs. We are grateful for all of those who have pledged their financial support for 2019, and we pray for many more such commitments, so that John Knox can offer the fullest possible ministry in Christ s name.

3 As I think about this annual effort and what it means, I recognize two numbers that rise in importance above all the others. Predictably, one important number is dollars pledged. While our ministry goes far beyond mere financial valuation, there is an unavoidable financial cost to what we do. The funds you offer God through the church help to provide the staffing, materials, and experiences by which we grow in faith and serve God in the world. We will use faithfully every dollar committed to Christ s ministry. The more money that is committed, the more of our ministry plans we will be able to fulfill. But as important as that dollar figure is, it is not the most important number. The most significant measure is the number of pledges received. Simply put, this measure tells us who is in. It is a measure of commitment and connectedness a sign of whether we are claiming together the ministry to which God calls us. Just imagine the impact if every member and friend of John Knox committed together to provide the fullest possible ministry we could offer the world! Are you in? Will you join us? God has called us all to enjoy the abundant life of God s grace. Can you help us live out that life and share it with others? Faithfully yours, Stewardship Progress Report 2019 Pledge Cards Received: Pledge Card Value: $715,434 Percent of pledge goal: 66% Young at Heart Please join YAH's for the Service of Lessons and Carols presented by the Furman University Chamber Choir and Chamber Alumni Choir on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 5:00 pm at the Charles E. Daniel Memorial Chapel. The service is without charge and is offered as Furman's musical gift to the community. We were fortunate enough to acquire 24 tickets on October 1, the one day they were offered. The service is now sold out! Due to limited seating, a TICKET is required for entry, and you must be seated by 4:50 pm. The performance will end at 6:30 pm, and the YAH's group will meet at the Cherrydale Olive Garden Restaurant for dinner at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Bessie/Bill Lee at to reserve your ticket, which will be distributed on first come basis.

4 Young Adult Christmas Gathering All Young Adults are invited to join us in celebrating the Christmas season on Thursday, December 13 th at 6:30! Come dressed in your best Christmas sweater and enjoy appetizers and fellowship at the Howell s. Jessica for more info!

5 College Christmas Reunion The semester is almost over and we can t wait to have our college friends home! All college students are invited to Jessica s house on Wednesday, December 19 th at 7pm for a chance to catch up with friends and enjoy some festive treats. Questions? or call Jessica! (jmeggs@johnknoxpres.org) Christmas Flower Fund Click here to access our Christmas Flower reservation form. Please submit to the church office or through the offering plate by December 16.

6 Children's Ministry News Children s Christmas Pageant We will have our last day of rehearsals for our Christmas Pageant this Sunday, December 9. We will be running through the entire performance during Sunday School (9:45 10:45), so please make sure your children are here that morning. We will also have an afternoon practice that day from 4:30 5:30 in

7 the Sanctuary. We hope to do a full dress rehearsal, so it is very important to have everyone here! We are so excited about this performance and can t wait for everyone to see it! Parents Night Out Don t forget to make a date for Friday, December 14! It s time for Parents Night Out! We will be here to hang out with the children while parents have a few hours for themselves! Please check your Children s Ministry Newsletter for details, including a link for items needed for making Gingerbread Houses. A nursery is available for children 3 years and younger. The deadline for your RSVP is December 10! Christmas Movie Night Back by popular demand, Christmas movie night! All students are invited to the Youth Center on Friday, December 7 th from 7-9pm to watch a Christmas classic and enjoy some festive treats! Come dressed in your coziest Christmas PJs, bring a blanket and your favorite mug, and kick-off the season with your youth group friends! Sunday Night Youth Group 2018 is drawing to a close and we only have two Sunday Nights left for the year! Join us this week for games, dinner, fellowship, and a new series, Christmas Break. Can t wait to see you! Parents- if you want more information regarding this series, check out this parent cue or this short video! Christmas Party Next Sunday, December 16 th will be our last Sunday Night of the year and we want to celebrate Christmas with you! Join us for a night of games, holiday activities, and a sock exchange! Everyone is asked to bring a pair of WRAPPED socks (funny, festive, cozy, etc.) to participate in the exchange. We look forward to celebrating the season with you and ending 2018 on a high note!

8 Ushers for December 8:30 - Amy Leidheiser 11:00 Head Usher - Dan Drew Leaders - St. Andrew's Sunday School Class Staff Anniversary

9 Steve Grant 5 Years Mailbox On behalf of both Ivester families, we would like to thank you for the expressions of love and kindness during some very trying times for us. The passing of Beth and Terry was totally unexpected and our church family and friends were unbelievable in their support with their prayers and concerns for our well being. We truly felt your love along with God s presence. We also want to thank you for the many cards, letters, s, texts, flowers, and food that made our emptiness more manageable. With love and best wishes to you all during the upcoming holiday season. Rick and Beverly Ivester Cindy Ivester We will not meet in December but look forward to gathering Together again beginning on January 9, 2019! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! December 6 - Catie Schaaf, Meredith Glass 7 - Cindy Muldrow, Amanda Wilson 8 - Joan Bourdon, Laura Herd 9 - Ken Cates 10 - Jean Fontaine, Joy Grayson 11 - Carol Phillips, Jeremy Meggs, Beth Pratt 12 - Tenison Stokes By the Numbers

10 Attendance on Sunday, December 2 8: : Weekly Offering Received: $13, Weekly Budgeted Offering: $17, YTD Offering Received: $750, YTD Budgeted Offering: $826, Please all submissions for Steepletalk to mscott@johnknoxpres.org. For Thursday publication, information must be received by Tuesday at 12 PM. Edited by Mandy Scott John Knox Presbyterian Church 35 Shannon Dr. Greenville, SC STAY CONNECTED Visit our website