Nokesville Church of the Brethren
October 2024 Newsletter
PASTOR’S PONDERINGS
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…
-Ecclesiastes 3:1
Seasons change but God does not. If everything stayed the same, would we desire God as much? God is full of compassion granting new mercies every day in every season. Whether you embrace autumn with great joy or some level of resignation, you can’t deny that autumn displays things that remind us of the goodness of God.
Autumn reminds us there are times to let go and that change can be beautiful.
Autumn brings the culmination of harvest.
Autumn encourages us to drink in the warmth of good friends, family, and food.
Autumn persuades us to prepare for rest that is good for our souls and bodies.
Autumn helps us notice the breath that we breathe.
Autumn ushers us into reflection and gratitude.
Autumn shows us that God continues to do new things.
God brings beauty with every season. Sometimes we only see it as we move into the next one. What is this autumn season showing you? My prayer is that you see and know the goodness of God.
Grace & peace be yours,
Pastor Janet
SERVICE & COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT
Senior Social Events continue on the third Wed. of every month @ 11:30 a.m. with lunch provided! We have some new and exciting programs planned for the coming months. Such as ‘exercise on your level’; a barbershop quartet; therapy dog presentation; and more! Invite your friends. This is for the whole community.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
We will host a community Trunk or Treat event on October 27th from 3-5pm. We are looking for participants and volunteers. We will have games, decorated trunks, and bake sale. If you are interested in hosting a trunk or volunteering in some way please let Jackie Bear, Carrie Diethorn, Kelsey Southard or Pam Breslin know.
Save the Date: Christmas Craft Night and the lighting of the Chrismon Tree will be on December 1st. We will need lots of crafters! Be on the lookout for more information in November.
Coffee Hour: We continue to organize Coffee Hour. Please note, if someone does not sign up to bring breakfast, there will not be food provided. Coffee and fellowship will always be available. Coffee Hour will continue to start at 9:30 to allow time to attend Sunday School. Thank you to everyone who has continued to support this weekly activity. If you are interested in sharing breakfast items but are unable to provide them at 9:30, please see someone on the Congregational Life team to coordinate set up.
Friday Food Truck Bring your appetite and join us for Law Dawgs on October 11 from 4-7. We will have tables on the lawn to enjoy your meals or pick them up to go. We look forward to this time together with the community.
WAVE OF LIGHT, OCTOBER 15 AT 7PM
Wave of Light ceremony is for those in the community who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. The candle-lighting service is observed annually around the world on October 15. It’s a time to ease the pain by acknowledging and remembering a deeply loved and missed family member. Our Wave of Light will be held outside and is open to anyone in the community. More information will be available over the next few weeks.
BLESSINGS BOX EMPHASIS
For the next few weeks are canned meats and things like spaghettio’s, canned ravioli, and canned beef-a-roni. These can be dropped off during the week from 9 to 1. You can also order online and have them shipped to the church. For more information, contact the office.
FLOWER SHARING
We have created a Signup Genius so you can order flowers online. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EABAE29A4F94-46656315-2024
Your offerings can be made through our website. https://www.continuetogive.com/ncobbudget
Flower Ministry Did you know that flowers are a weekly standing order? When you sign up to honor someone, you place $20 in the offering plate to help cover the cost. When no one signs up, we still get flowers but they’re paid from the budget. If you’d like to help with those budget costs, you can place $20 designated for flowers in the offering. After worship, if the flowers remain up front, they may be available to take and bless someone. Double-check with the person listed in the bulletin. If no one is listed, they are available. Perhaps you know someone who is homebound, or you drive by a hospital, school, or care center and would like to bless somebody. Go ahead and make someone’s day!
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Janet’s Office Hours
Tues – Fri
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
pastor@nokesvillecob.org