Author: Church Admin

Dear Friends,
This year we will wait actively during this special season of Advent for Christ’s love to be born anew. Waiting can be challenging, patience is difficult. Our attention spans are short and there are plenty of distractions during this time of year. What are you waiting for in your life? What are you waiting for in your family? In our community? In our world? A common response while having to wait on something is to grow disillusioned or to become cynical. The message of Advent encourages us to find hope, peace, joy and love during these otherwise challenging times of waiting. Waiting doesn’t have to be passive, we are invited to be active participants in order to help create the world we hope for. The advent calendars we are using this year prompts us to do something simple and beautiful every day. It’s not meant to add more clutter to our already busy lives. Instead through these simple acts we discover what this season is all about. We are already a week into the Advent Season. If you haven’t started the Advent calendar it’s not too late to begin. If you skipped a day or two, no worries. We have extra copies in the church office if you still would like to pick up an Advent calendar. Or you can follow along online, we are posting each day’s prompt on our facebook page. Share reflections with us, we’d love to hear from you.
This Sunday a special guest will join us. Sarah Williams a Global Ministries Intern will be with us to share about her experience of serving with the Church of North India. At 9AM she will be giving a presentation in the fellowship hall, all are invited. Afterwards she will join us for worship. A portion of all the offerings we receive go to support the work of Global Ministries. This will be a chance to hear more details about this important ministry.
The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means we are wrapping up our stewardship campaign for the new year. Thank you to everyone who has turned in an estimation of giving for 2017, it really helps us as a church best plan for the year to come. There will be a board meeting on Thursday, December 8th at 7PM in order to recommend a 2017 budget for the congregation to vote on. Our congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, December 11 following worship in the sanctuary.
I’m excited this year we will be having two special Christmas Eve services with the hopes of reaching even more people. On Christmas Eve there will be one service at 5PM and another service at 11PM. The 5PM service will be designed as a family friendly service including an interactive pageant and sharing candlelight. The 11PM service will be a service of contemplation and celebration.
See you on Sunday!
Peace, Bekah

“Tis the season . . . to go shopping!”
That’s not quite the opening line to “Deck the Halls”—in this case, it’s the headline of a December ad for a home improvement store. Around this time of year, it’s easy to stress over finding the perfect gift for friends or relatives.
But consider this: Every Christmas present that sits wrapped under a Christmas tree will wear out. It will break or need upkeep or go out of style. This fact was there, somewhere, in the back of your mind even as you bought them, but you bought them anyway. You love the person you bought them for, and you wanted to see that look of joy it would bring them.
So it is that God has given to us. What He has given never wears out, breaks down, or goes out of style. He gave His love for us so that we may have everlasting joy.
Another message from the Steward:
As the year quickly draws to a close, please consider whether you are on track for completing your 2016 pledges, if you need to make any gifts before the year ends, or if you still need to submit your pledge card for 2017. If you would like to request a statement, please get in touch with me via email: dean.b.carnes@gmail.com or catch me after service and I’ll make a note to get an update to you as quickly as I can.
Thank you, Dean
--Dean

What a wonderful year it has been at Foothills! Here are just a few service highlights from the past year
including MSG projects:
Dec. 2015 Christmas Star Project: gifts and party for children in group homes.
Feb. 2016 Get Involved Fair: showcasing the many opportunities we have for service at Foothills.
May 2016 Food for Flowers: provided boxes of food for families in need.
Aug. 2016 Sandwich Ministry with First Christian Church: made sandwiches for families experiencing
homelessness.
Aug. 2016 Several people from Foothills participated in the Regional Mission First Gathering where we shared our ideas for mission and service.
Sep. 2016 Green Chalice Congregation: recycling bins, light switch reminders, and energy efficient light bulbs have been installed. We are eliminating the use of Styrofoam cups and phasing out paper plates and plastic utensils.
Oct. 2016 Foothills on Our Feet Sunday, Trick or Treat for Food: 5 teams collected 150 cans of food and one case of ramen noodles for First Christian Church Glendale Food Pantry.
Oct. 2016 Empty Bowls Event: raised over $1,500 toward building a home in Nogales, Sonora. Thank you, Frank Krevens for making the beautiful bowls!
Nov. 2016 Crop Walk: 21 people from Foothills participated in the walk and raised over $800 to fight against world hunger.
Nov. 2016 Market on the Move: will be held at Foothills the first Saturday of each month where you can purchase 60 pounds of fresh vegetables for $10.
Nov. 2016 Casa Builders Work Project: 8 people from Foothills helped to finish one home and help with the roof of another home in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.
Nov. & Dec. 2016 Alternative Giving Fair: you can purchase Christmas gifts from Church World Service, Heifer International, Equal Exchange, and 31 Bits.
Nov. and Dec. 2016 Once again, MSG is sponsoring the Christmas Star Project for gifts and party for needy children.
Thank you for your participation and support for these important projects and the mission of the church. We truly are making a difference in people’s lives. We know our mission and service will continue to grow as we seek to be the hands and feet of God in this world. We look forward to working with you in 2017.
Linda and Terry Immel

The DWM groups held the annual Thanksgiving potluck November 20. Families and friends came and enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner following church. Many thanks go to the women who cooked the delicious turkeys and those who helped with decorating, preparing and cleaning Fellowship Hall. And thanks to all who brought the delicious food!
Service
The women’s groups are participating in the Christmas Tree angels the Monday Service Group is sponsoring for the group home children. Some will also participate in the party for the kids.
Group Meetings
Deborah group will meet January 24th at 1PM at the home of Jeanette Weis with Jeanette leading the study. Contact Raye Anna Kish at 623-581-7337 or rayekish@q.com for more information.
Vashti group will meet January 25th at 7PM at the home of Donna Leroux with Carol Reeder leading the study. Contact Pam Bobbitt at 623-243-6964 or psbobbitt77@gmail.com for more information.
A message from Robyn Lloyd, Foothills’ Youngish Women’s group leader: “If you would like a ‘Tuesday Message’ each week text your name and that you want to be included to 602-214-1746. If we haven’t officially met, please find me so ‘I know you too!” My email is lloyd42206@msn.com.

MONTHLY BOOK CLUB: Join us Sunday, December 4th @ 6PM, in the Admin. Building, to discuss the book “The Road Back to You...an Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery” by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Will host Sarah Williams a Global Ministries Intern on Sunday, December 4 at 9am in the Fellowship Hall. Sarah will be sharing about her experience of serving with the Church of North India.
FOOTHILLS KNITTERS: All knitters and crocheters are welcome to join us every Monday at 9:30AM in Fellowship Hall. Come see some of our new patterns. (note-we will not meet on December 26th.)

WORSHIP & WONDER (Preschool thru 2nd grade) and Kingdom Kids (3rd thru 6th grades) meets every Sunday during worship.
CCF (3rd thru 5th grades), Chi Rho (6th thru 8th grades) and CYF (high school) typically meets following worship on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
CHRISTMAS LOCK-IN @ FOOTHILLS: Friday, December 16th-drop youth off at 6PM. CCF to be picked up at 9PM on Friday night and Chi-Rho and CYF on Saturday morning at 10AM. Dinner and breakfast will be provided.
CCF RETREAT: December 3rd & 4th, Tucson.
Chi-Rho and CYF will meet Sunday, December 4th at 11:30AM.

The Christmas Star Tree is in the narthex. Choose a star with a gift for a child or for a gift card. Each child has 4 stars. If you want to purchase more than one gift pick additional stars. The gift cards are for $25 for grocery stores and $15 for Target or Walmart. The gift cards will be given to 5 families at Constitution Elementary School to help them buy groceries and other necessities. The gifts will be given to children at local group home.
All gifts and cards need to be returned no later than Sunday, December 11th. Either bring them to the church office or place them under the tree.
December 12th @ 6:30PM—meet in the narthex to organize the presents.
December 19th @ 6:30PM—meet in the narthex to wrap the gifts. (All are invited!)
The gifts will be delivered to the group home and school the week of December 18th.

If you have anything you’d like to included
in the March newsletter….please submit it to
Susan in the church office at
foothillschristianchurch@gmail.com
by February 26th Thank You!!

December 4th
2nd Sunday in Advent
Preacher
Rev. Bekah Krevens
Elder
John Clifford
Worship Leader
Jim Gawne
Children’s Moment
Sarah Williams
Friendship Time
TBD
Communion Servers
TBD

December 18th
4th Sunday in Advent
Preacher
Rev. Bekah Krevens
Elder
Donna Leroux
Worship Leader
TBD
Children’s Moment
TBD
Friendship Time
TBD
Communion Servers
TBD

December 25th
Christmas
Preacher
Rev. Bekah Krevens
Elder
Cheryl Carmichael
Worship Leader
TBD
Children’s Moment
TBD
Friendship Time
TBD
Communion Servers
TBD

December 11th
3rd Sunday in Advent
Preacher
Rev. Bekah Krevens
Elder
Mark Addler
Worship Leader
Barb Long
Children’s Moment
Barb Long
Friendship Time
TBD
Communion Servers
David Weed
TBD

December 24th
Christmas Eve
Preacher
Rev. Bekah Krevens
Elder
Sandra Weed (early service)
Jim Gawne (late service)

Individually wrapped gluten free communion wafers are served in the communion trays. We will also be stocking some gluten free snacks in the kitchen for Fellowship Time following church. If there is no snack out that fits your need, please request one from the person who is serving that Sunday.

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS:.
Market on the Move-Saturday, December 3rd, 8-11AM, FCC Parking Lot.
DWM Christmas Party-Saturday, December 3rd, 10-4PM, Fellowship Hall
Youth Retreats-Saturday-Sunday, December 3rd-4th, Desert Dove Christian Church, Tucson
Monthly Book Club-Sunday, December 4th @ 6PM, Admin. Building
Board Meeting—Thursday, December 8th @ 7PM, Admin. Building
Congregational Meeting—Sunday, December 11 after worship in the sanctuary
Elder’s Meeting-Sunday, December 11th @ 11:30AM, Fellowship Hall.
Youth Christmas Lock-in-Friday, December 16th @ 6PM-Saturday, December 17th, Fellowship Hall
Christmas Star Tree- in the narthex. This year we will be giving gifts to a group home in our community and a few families from Constitution Elementary School.
Music Rehearsal-Thursday nights @ 7PM, Sanctuary.
Foothills Knitters—Monday mornings @ 9:30AM, Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Eve Services—5PM & 11PM, Sanctuary.
THANK YOU:
I want to thank everyone who helped make the Thanksgiving Potluck a success. A big thanks to the ladies who made the turkeys, those who helped decorate, the men and women who helped set the food out and helped clean up. I appreciate all of the help given. God bless you all.—Pam Bobbitt
HELP NEEDED:
We still have many opening for the following areas of service: Fellowship Hour, Communion Servers, Greeters, and Worship Leaders. Go to signupgenius.com, click on “find a sign up” in the top right hand corner and search for the sign up using the email address: foothillschristianchurch@gmail.com
Each Sunday you can bring donations to the back of the Narthex for the following organizations: ICM Food & Clothing Bank, Streetlight House, and New Life Domestic Center.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Jeanette Weis Dec. 2nd Jane Fugate Dec. 19th
Cory Jackson Dec. 13th Boyd Weed Dec. 23rd
Alissa Weed Dec. 13th Scott Siegwald Dec. 24th
Pennie Doss Dec. 15th Nakaela Mendoza Dec. 30th
Nathan Sheppard Dec. 15th

(Disciples of Christ)
3951 W. Happy Valley Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85310
Office: 623-516-9192
Fax: 623-434-0915
Worship ~ 10:00am Sunday
www.foothillsdisciples.com

CARING CONNECTIONS

We hold in God’s care :
………..Prayers of healing and comfort for Sue McDaniel, Abigail Corwith, Jeanette Weis and Kayla Weed. Our sympathy is extended to the Doss family for the recent passing of Mel’s father.
………...Mark Behle, missionary partner working in Lesotho, South Africa.

NOVEMBER 6TH

Email prayer concerns to
susan@foothillsdisciples.com
or call the church office 623-516-9192.

Time Out The time-out chair was never an institution in my house growing up. There was the rare spanking, or being banished to one's room. But mostly, if we got in trouble, we were charged with some unpleasant task, in the time we would normally have for something more fun. I remember pulling weeds, cleaning the garage, once even scrubbing a set of golf clubs, for some infraction or other. In short, being made to sit still was never a punishment. That doesn't mean I'm good at it. I've always had trouble with the spiritual disciplines of stillness and silence. Whether its culture or my gene pool, I can't say. But having been put in "time out" for possibly the first time in my life now, I'm very aware of how hard it is for me to be still. I'm in my fourth week of bed rest, and probably not much fun to live with. I've read a dozen books, watched as many movies, and thrown out my shoulder pitching toys to the dog. Does this count as stillness? I am aware that it does not. And while I don't feel at all that I've been punished, I do feel God has set me a time out chair for a reason, as a matter of discipline. The gift of this time and space is still unfolding, but I do know this; the few times in my life I have managed to be truly still and in the presence of the Holy, something amazing has happened. You'd think I would learn... Meanwhile, I know that wonderful things are unfolding at Foothills as well. With your faithful service and leadership, not only are things staying afloat; they are being born. I can't wait to get back and see what's happening with the Pit Stop, the Service Station, the Wise Guys, Sophia, and Theatrix. Not to mention, meet the new people you are greeting each Sunday. I know that your ministry does not need me to make it happen, and for that I am deeply grateful. Jeremy and I are also grateful for your ministry to us. Thanks for the calls, cards, visits and meals, and for reminding us that we have family here, even so far from home. This is the part of faith community that I look forward to sharing with my daughter, and that I wish we could bottle and market to those who have never been a part of it. Somebody work on that while I'm gone. Just to update you, I am fine (as long as I'm being mostly still) and the baby doesn't even know there's an issue. She also doesn't know she's coming a couple of weeks early now, which means we'll be back with you for Advent festivities. Until then, you remain in my prayers, and I know we are in yours, as well. Hope that each of you can find a "time out" of your own. Come back and tell us about it. -Erin