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515 Bush Avenue
P.O. Box 675
Grand Blanc, MI 48480

Phone: (810) 694-9040
Fax:      (810) 694-1916

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**We are a Stephen Ministry Church**



ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prayer Vigil -  Spend an hour in prayer and meditation between noon and 8:00pm on Saturday, November 21st in preparation for our Celebration Sunday.  There is a sign up sheet for this important vigil in the Narthex.
Celebration/Commitment Sunday –  is on Nov. 22nd and will be followed by our Celebration Dinner (Pot Luck ) immediately after the 11:00 service.  Please be sure to sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. 
Community Thanksgiving Service, Tuesday, November 24 at 7:00 pm here at Grand Blanc UMC
Advent Evening on Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 pm.  All adults are invited to attend.  This evening will include an Advent program and a catered dinner.  Please sign up in advance so that the correct number of meals are ordered.
Fish Needs Your Help – One again we come to you in need.  We are finding so many people in our community in need these days so it’s necessary to once again appeal to you.  We are in need of all food items, and the following personal items:  shampoo, dish detergent, laundry soap, tissue, paper towels and bar soap.  Items may be placed in the grocery cart in the Narthex.  Anything you can do to help will be appreciated and we thank you in advance for your   generosity!    FISH
The HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP- sponsored by the UMW is coming Sunday, Dec. 6th from 9:00-1:00.  We wanted to give a shout-out to all you creative GBUMCers.  Do you have a talent you would like to share? And sell?  Tables are available now.  Email Tammy Martin at kakmom@hotmail.com for more info.
? Kids going to Sunday School at 10:00? - Parents we hope you'll join us for Coffee Talk  in Fellowship Hall from 10:00-11:00.  Chat with old friends– meet some new folks.  Bible passage, conversation starters. Your LINC to start Living in Christ during the week. 
Cookies for our Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan – Please bake a batch of cookies to send to our soldiers.  Package them up in zip lock bags with 6 cookies per bag.  The Burton VFW post is hoping to have 4,000 cookies to send to the soldiers on Nov. 18, 2009.  Can’t you just see the smiles on their faces as they receive these homemade cookies in time for Christmas.  Please have the cookies at church by 11:00 on Nov. 18.  They will be delivered to the Burton VFW in the afternoon.
Fri. Nov. 20 – Game On!  6-10PM – Our next video game night is coming right up. Make sure you tell your friends and invite your neighbors. We have some new games for you to play and will be putting Dance Revolution/Guitar Hero in a separate area. For more information, contact Brian Angell (655-0008).
Hanging of the Greens -  Sat. morning, Nov. 28th at 9:30am.  Please plan on helping decorate our church for the Advent Season ! !  A light breakfast will be served at 9:30am before we start decorating.  Please sign up to help decorate.  The Sing-Up Sheet is located in the narthex.  Hope to see you there.
Family Advent Activity - Sunday November 29, 10-11 in Fellowship Hall.  Learn about the symbols of the Jesse Tree and make ornaments for your family tree.  Jesse trees are an old tradition that is being rediscovered. Join us for this fun all family activity!