Sunday was the first Sunday in ADVENT and is the beginning of the Episcopal
Church's New Year.  We have come a long way with the fight against the Covid
Virus, and by the Grace Of God we will WHIP it.  Be grateful for where we are
today as to where we were 2 years ago.  Thanks be to God.

Before we go any further let's say, Thank You, to Fr. Ben Long for celebrating with
us Sunday.  It was so good to see him, and he always(Sunday was no exception)
brings a good Lesson to share.  Michael will be back this coming Sunday.  By the
way, you did great with Rite  I.

AND, a special Thank You to Nancy Huess and ALL of her Helpers for making the
Community Thanksgiving Lunch happen at Vanderveer Church of Christ on Thanks-
giving Day.  Thanks again, friends.(They served @ 250-300.)

Sunday, November 28, 2021:
                               Attendance:
                                                        30      In Church
                                                          8      On Zoom
                                                        38      Total
                          
******Don't forget to RESPOND to Fr. Michael's Questionnaire regarding time for a
Christmas Eve Service********** 

Sure hope you got to meet our visitors Sunday.....Olivia Ramsey from Bertram and 
Clay Williams, Deana Geuther's brother, from New York.

Those scheduled to serve this coming Sunday, December 5, are:
                                         Layreaders.........David and Karen Leitch
                                         Acolytes.............Jaxon and Grady Gonzales
                                         Ushers...............Jim and Carol Weathers
                                         Altar Guild..........Cecile Gloier and Sherry Musgrove
                                         V P of the Day....J.J. Gonzales

Happy Birthday to Bobbie Clear, 12-08.

******Sure could use some more USHER VOLUNTEERS--if interested, contact
Susan Wallace(530-368-0226).

******This Coming Saturday, December 4th, will be Old Time Christmas in DOWNTOWN BERTRAM, 10:00A.M. to 4:00P.M.************

Be a Blessing to Others,
Be safe and healthy,
Carpe every diem,
Rufus and Sandy

Our mission: To be part of God’s family, growing through worship and ministry by sharing Christ’s love 
with our community and beyond. Our vision: to be a place where people find God’s purpose ​for their lives  ​and become empowered by the Holy Spirit to make a difference in God’s world.