Pastor Doug’s Office Hours for the Remainder of December:

Wednesday, 12/10, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Friday, 12/12, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Monday, 12/15, 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, 12/19, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 12/23, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Friday, 12/26 TBA

Wednesday, 12/31, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please feel free to call me at 913-387-9947 if you need to schedule other times to meet.

Dismas Christmas – Seventh Annual Tree & Wreath Sale

December 6th & 7th    687 Lincoln Rd. Oakham, MA

Handmade Christmas Crafts, Cookies, Cocoa & Hayrides!

Call 508-882-0000 for more information

http://www.dissmasisfamily.org

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Advent Interlude:

If you’re looking for a time to gather and reflect upon, and be inspired by, the true meaning of the Advent season, we hope you will join us in the sanctuary on Tuesday, December 2 at 7 p.m. for a new program called “Advent Interlude.”  We’ll have an hour together of inspiring readings, short video presentations, and lively music offerings.  Come for a time of joy and go out inspired by the true meaning of the season in which we prepare for the birth of the Christ child!

White Christmas – THIS SUNDAY!

Be sure to mark your calendars for our White Christmas celebration on Sunday, December 7 from 11:30 – 5 pm. Right after our morning service, plan to stay for lunch and enjoy a delicious hot turkey sandwich, soup or one of the other wonderful lunch entrees! Check out the bake table and buy a few chances at our huge raffle loaded with unique items and gift cards. Be sure to settle into the sanctuary at 1:30 for a lovely concert by the Hardwick Memorial Handbell Choir. After all of this, head out for the many craft fairs and events around town.

Interested in volunteering to lend a hand that day? The sign-up sheets are posted on the sliding wooden doors. Please check them out – and thanks!

Poinsettias

The holidays are fast approaching and Nancy Arsenault will be ordering poinsettias to decorate our church sanctuary for Christmas Eve.  Order forms are available on the table in the rear of the sanctuary with a deadline of Sunday, December 14th. Please note that Green Thumb, our local West Brookfield florist, is offering us more choices this year than we have had in the past.  In addition to the traditional red and white poinsettias, there is now also a choice of pink as well as variegated!  The price this year will be $15 ea. Thank you for helping to make our sanctuary festive for Christmas Eve!

Clothing Drive Worcester Fellowship – Deadline This Sunday!

The Mission Committee is currently holding a clothing drive for the folks at Worcester Fellowship Church. They are collecting NEW socks, underwear, tee shirts, gloves and hats for women, men and kids in all sizes.

The deadline for contributing is Sunday, December 7th and all donations can be placed in the bucket located in the rear of the sanctuary.

Thank you for your generosity!

The Mission Committee

Sharing Cupboard Needs:

The Sharing Cupboard is in need of more plastic shopping bags, mayo, canned peas, canned carrots, and canned green beans. Fresh vegetables from your garden are always welcome. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry but leave the vegetables with a pantry volunteer.  Thank you.

1. Brookfield Farmer’s Market

The W. Brookfield Farmer’s Market that is held on the town common during the spring and summer months has returned to our Fellowship Hall for another season. The market is held on Wednesdays from 3 pm – 6 pm and enjoy a bountiful selection of wonderful fresh foods, farm products and handmade items from local artists and farmers.

Meetings This Week

No meetings are scheduled for this week.