Thanksgiving Bags
Please help 65 local families with a donation of non-perishable items for Thanksgiving. Leave your donations in the Narthex during the week (9am-3:30pm or when here for an activity) or on a Sunday morning. Please donate by Wednesday, November 18, so that the youth can sort the food that evening.
We will also be collecting monetary donations for gift cards for the perishable items (please do NOT submit gift cards). Mark you donation envelope with “Thanksgiving Meals” and put it in the offering plate or drop at the church office.
Non-perishable items needed:
Canned cranberries
Canned mushrooms
Canned corn
Canned green beans
Fruit cocktail
Gravy packets
Evaporated milk
Boxed stuffing
Boxed mashed potatoes
Pumpkin pie mix
Pie crust
5lbs sugar
Canned yams
Other items:
Peanut butter
Mac & Cheese
Spaghetti & Sauce
Oatmeal
Canned soups
Cereal
Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Eve Service
November 25 at 7:00 pm – We will be joining together with neighboring churches to hold our annual Thanksgiving Eve service at Calvin Presbyterian Church (18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177). Plan to take this opportunity to give thanks and worship together.
Advent Adventure
Sunday, November 29 – 11:45 am – Prepare for the season with family friendly crafts & activities. If you would like to run a pre-set station, please contact Terry (ffd@flrb.org).
Advent Vespers: A Voice of Hope
Join us Wednesday evenings in the Upper Room for Advent Vespers: A Voice of Hope. Gather for dinner at 6:00 pm, followed by a 6:30 pm worship service with Advent wreath candle lighting, prayer, a homily, and seasonal hymns. A sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex for those who can help with the dinner – provide ingredients, help set up and/or clean up. Services will be led by Pastor John, Heidi, and Joel.
Each week, we will hear a different part of the story of Christ’s coming:
• December 2: The Genealogy of Jesus
• December 9: Mary & Elizabeth
• December 16: The Shepherds
• December 23: Mary & Joseph
Come share a meal, pause in the midst of the busy season, and make room for hope as we journey together toward Christmas.
Christmas Coffee
You are invited to a Christmas Coffee on Sunday, December 6 in the Fellowship Hall following worship. We will sing Christmas carols and enjoy eating Christmas treats, sandwiches, and fruit.
Messiah Sing! & Dinner
Saturday, December 12 – 5:30 pm – Join us for a Messiah sing-along with soloists and orchestra at FLRB. Dinner and fellowship to follow in the Upper Room.