COMING UP:
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE | DECEMBER 24TH
Join us for our special Christmas Eve service from 6:00-7:00pm onTuesday, December 24th.
If you have talked about or are considering getting your child / baby dedicated on Sunday, December 22nd, please contact the church office to confirm that you are still interested in doing that. Thank you!
MEN’S EVENING SMALL GROUPS
Men’s Small Groups will meet on December 15th from 5:30-7:00pm. If you have any questions or need any info, please see Tom Pearcy or Nathan Hale. Ladies’ Book Club, Youth group, and Kids‘ Camp meet at the same time.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR QUIZZERS
Congratulations to the following quizzers for competing in our local contest: Jocelyn Arnold, Ayva Brant, Billy Brant, Adelyn Crabtree, Carter Crabtree, Reese Ferrel, Sammy Goad, Colton Marty, Adalyn Morris, Clara Smith, Elijah Smith, and Ben Welty. We are proud of all of our Quizzers for their dedication to learning God’s Word!
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who have decorated the church to make it look beautiful for the holidays.
ANGEL TREE GIFT GIVING
We have individuals and families within our Church who need a little help with gifts this Christmas (all names are confidential). One way to give to them is through our “Angel Tree”. If you would like to participate, pick a paper ornament off the Christmas tree, which is in the Cafe, and purchase what is written on it. Then bring the gift/s (wrapped or unwrapped) or gift card/s with the ornament taped to it and put it under the tree by December 22nd. Contact Mary Scott, 765-654-8473 or Linda Large, 765-650-0228, with questions.
TOYS FOR TOTS | DECEMBER 21ST
Saturday, Dec. 21st | 10am - Noon | CLC
We have a unique opportunity to partner with Toys for Tots toy distribution this Christmas season. If you are, or know of a family in need, there are two things you can do: (1) You can drive-up to the CLC door and tell tell them that you are with Frankfort Nazarene, and tell them the ages you need. There are 150 toys of all ages reserved for our church name. Or, (2) you can go online using the QR Code listed below to order toys for specific ages to be picked up on that date. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Dennis Coddinton at 765-242-8149, Casey Mast at 765-409-3449, or contact the church office, 765-654-6387.
CHRISTMAS MAIL
The Christmas Mailbox is in operation until December 29th! Don’t mail your church Christmas cards! Bring them and place them in the appropriate lettered slot; then be sure to check your mailbox! There is a slot for our shut-ins, as well.
CHILD DEDICATION | DECEMBER 22ND
LADIES’ EVENING SMALL GROUPS
Ladies’ Small Groups will meet on December 15th from 5:30-7:00pm. If you have any questions or suggestions or if you do not have a small group and would like to be a part of one, please make sure to connect with one of the ladies facilitating the groups and she can point you in the right direction. Their contact information is: Carly Crabtree (242-6521), Renee Simmons (650-8002), Stephanie Smith (476-6151), and Shari Williams (650-6976). Men’s Group, Youth group, and Kids‘ Camp meet at the same time.
THERE ARE SOME INCREDIBLE THINGS HAPPENING AT FRANKFORT NAZARENE! WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO BE A PART!
HAPPENING NOW:
PRE-SERVICE PRAYER
Join us for pre-service prayer in the sanctuary at 8:45 am and 10:45 am. We desire to be a people who humbly seek the Lord’s face through prayer, welcoming His presence in our midst. Everyone is encouraged to come, regardless of which service you attend. This is for the whole church. Any questions, contact Pastor Olivia Droke.
TITHING
Tithing can be done online, by mail, or you may drop off during office hours, 8:30am-noon and 12:30-3:30pm, in the church drop box.
TUESDAY NIGHT CROCHET
Crochet meets every Tuesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm. If the weather is questionable, contact Peggy Droke (765-357-5763) to make sure we are meeting.
EMERGENCY CLOTHES CLOSET
VIDEO/BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are doing video announcements on Sunday mornings. If you have something you would like to include in the video, contact the Church office by Wednesday at noon; as well as with any bulletin information.
JAIL MINISTRY NEED
Alia Leitzman is heading up a Love Project for the jail ministry. If you would like to participate by donating Christmas cards and/or stamps for the inmates to send home this Christmas season, please see Alia.
Our “Prayer Chain” consists of you receiving a prayer request and/or an all church communication message via email, cell phone text, or a voice message to your cell or home phone. If you would like to be added to receive prayer requests and other important messages, please contact the church office, 765-654-6387.
OPEN GYM BASKETBALL
Open Gym basketball for teens and adults will be every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm in the CLC. See Jeff Cox for more info.
PRAYER CHAIN | ALL CHURCH COMMUNICATION
Open during Food Pantry hours (Thursdays, 11:00am-2:00pm) and by appointment. Contact the Church Office, 765-654-6387, or Joyce Jacobs at: jljtaichi@sbcglobal.net. Donations of new and gently used clothing will also be accepted, along with new underwear and socks of all sizes.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
We collected 116 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! Thank you for your giving!
SALVATION ARMY KETTLE SEASON
It’s time for Kettle Season for the Salvation Army! If you would like to volunteer to ring bells for the Clinton County Salvation Army, please contact Bell Ringer /Kettle coordinator, Megan Wills, at: kettlecoordinator.megan@gmail. com or call/text her at 765-670-9573. You can register for any available dates. Volunteers are needed and this is a great opportunity to give back to the community!
PRAYER CHAIN:
Food Pantry Ministry
The Crossing School/Staff
"We Care”
Unspoken Requests
Women's Recovery Home
Marty Brallier | long-term health
Phyllis Bates | long-term health
Luke Nance | health & spiritual
Don Kressley | health
Greg Black | health
Georgia Black | health
Karol Waggoner | health
Becky Lake | health
Kathleen Barber | health
Martha Aders | health
Misty Brock | health
Marsha McCormack | health
Sue Estes | health
- If you wish to receive prayer chain notifications, please contact the church office at 765-654-6387 -
Nena Sondgerath | health
Don & Don Henderson | bereavement
Chad Arnold | health
Mark Royer | health
Jairus Kinslow | health
Chris Meyers | health
Gregory Lowry | health
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
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Diana & Mike Melton
Pastor Gordon & Stephanie Smith
Russ & Susan Kaspar
Ryan & Elizabeth Welty
Ed & Maryanna Selvidge
Tony & Peggy Brooks
Mike & Janet Hall
Glenn & Melissa Jacobs
Jack & Dortha Rader
Keith & Meikayla Brock
Matt & Kim Golden
FOOD PANTRY:
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Community Life Center (the building behind the church)
*A current piece of mail with name and address as proof of living in Clinton County is needed.
For more information, contact Debbie Payne.
CURRENT NEEDS:
Cake mixes and cans of frosting for “Birthday Cakes for Jesus” by December 1st. We will give these to our Food Pantry families on December 5th.
For more information, contact Debbie Payne.
FINANCIAL DONATIONS:
If you wish to donate financially, you can mail in your donation to the church at: First Church of the Nazarene 2056 E. Wabash Street Frankfort, IN 46041
Mark in memo section "Food Pantry" Thank you!
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SERVING OURCOMMUNITY:
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THANK YOU
Although we are extremely thankful for all donations given to the Food Pantry, we ask that you not leave donations at the door of the CLC or the Church. We are unable to process such donations. Please call the Church’s front office, 765-654-6387, M-TH from 8:30-3:30pm to arrange for drop off. Thank you so much!