November

25th
!

COMMUNITY
FREE
CHURCH

WEEKLY

Wednesday 11/26
Student Ministry 6:00pm

6th grade through High School

The Book of John

Community Group 7:15pm

Piasecki Home
Everyone is Welcome!

Thursday

11/27
Worship Practice 7:00pm

Saturday

11/29
Mens Breakfast 7:00am
Basketball 8:30am

Sunday

11/30
Christian Education 9:30am
Womens Study Group
Open Study
Jr and Sr High School

Please take some time today and tomorrow to pray

thanksgiving for our faithful troops as many celebrate the
holiday far from home. Thanking God for our troops!

Childrens Church 10:45am

Worship Gathering 10:45am

The Foyer Remodel is Happening

RIGHT NOW!

No AWANA
Monday

12/1
Womens Bible Study 9:00am
1&2 Thessalonians

Martial Arts 6:00pm

Free - See Bob Tompkins!

BSF Mens Group 6:45pm

First Baptist Church, Savoy

Tuesday

If you can help paint, lay

carpet squares, or tack trim
up, join Jim Sackett and his
crew Wednesday and Friday
as they continue the foyer
remodel.

12/2
BSF Womens Group 9:10am

First Christian Church, Staley Road

Hanging of the Greens

6:30pm

Tonight I had the opportunity to dance on the Polar express train in Monticello! I danced in 3 different
shows. I loved the first two shows, but the last one is the one I want to talk about.
Right after the train started to move, Santa was supposed to go out and see people and take
pictures with them. As he was doing that I went ahead of him, asking little girls and boys what they
wanted for Christmas. As I neared a family, I asked the little girl and boy what they wanted. I then
turned around and saw a woman standing alone, and I asked her what she wanted for Christmas. She
turned to me, thinking. She told me she wished for many things, and I asked her what one of those
things was.
She started to wipe her eyes and said to me, I want my family to be healthy. As she kept tearing
up, I gave her a hug. She hugged me tighter and tighter. I wanted to give her an extra boost of
encouragement, so I never let go. She whispered in my ear, The girl by the window is having surgery
on December 1st for a brain tumor. We slowly got out of the hug, and she told me that being able to
ride on the train was a very special time for her and her family. I told her reassuringly that I hoped her
wish would come true, and that her Christmas would be full of miracles.
I walked back to the end of the train and told my mom. A little bit later we were singing Rudolf
The Red Nose Reindeer and Frosty The Snowman. I went down to the woman and her grandchildren,
and took her little grandsons hand. He just started ringing his bell and jumping up and down. He was
so happy it made my heart melt. Then, I realized he only had two fingers. I did not freak out, I just held
on tighter and sang louder. Finally, the train ride was over, and we had to say goodbye to the
passengers. When the lady came out of the train I went up to her, gave her another hug, and told her I
was praying for her and her family. She thanked me.
As I was about to leave I went up to my dance instructor and asked her if she had time for a
story. I told her the story and started crying. I couldnt stop. She was really touched by what I did. She
gave me a hug and told me that God put me in the right place at the right time. She also told me that I
should tell the other dancers that story on Monday. Once I was heading out to my car, my mom and I
were talking. I was telling her how that experience changed my life. I also told her that I never believed
Id hug a stranger. That made her laugh.
Anyways, when I was in the car I was amazed how she changed my life and how I might have
changed hers. So I ask all of you that when these holidays come around, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.
that instead of mostly thinking about food, gifts, and Santa that we think about how lucky we are to
have each other and how lucky we are to be together.

Ella Shafer
**Remember to hug a stranger - Because were once all strangers, and God in Christ has grabbed ahold of us
and has not let go. Need a reminder? Read: Romans 8:14-17; 31-39 ~ Pastor Jason

Community Evangelical Free

Church of Mahomet

2014 Christmas Guide

MAHOMET SEYMOUR
MADRIGALS

NOVEMBER 30th 10:45am

HANGING
OF THE GREENS

Greta Henry of Living Alternatives is

providing us with the opportunity to be a
blessing this Christmas to 10 families that
are financially challenged because they
decided against abortion, and for life.
These families are of varying ages and
sizes. We will have a list available this
Sunday for you to sign up and adopt a
family. This is a great way for Community
Evangelical Free Church to serve together.
All gifts need to be collected
by December 10th.

CHRISTMAS BASH!

Cant adopt a family? We will also be collecting

diapers, size NB and 2-4, for babies that are due in
December through Living Alternatives Pregnancy
Resource Center!

SERVE TOGETHER
EVANGELISM AT

MARKETPLACE MALL
On December 20th at 11:45am,
we will be sharing the Gospel at
the Singing Men of WGNN open
air concert at Market Place Mall.
We will have a table and hand
out copies of The Story, Bibles, and sharing with
people the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ!
Come out and share your faith with others!

December 16th and 17th

from 5-7pm we will be
serving Salt and Light in
their Two Trees holiday
shop!
You can be a greeter,
gift wrapper, host, or
just a happy holiday
face wishing everyone
a Merry Christmas!

Dinner will be provided afterwards at McDonalds

for those who serve! Come out and give the gift of
yourself to those in our community!

Christmas in our Community....

MAKE AND TAKE
ORNAMENTS!
The Mahomet Public Library will provide
materials for all ages to make ornaments
on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Guests can create an simplefold, a pinecone elf, a reindeer bell, a
monogram ornament and a handprint
Santa. This event does not require
registration and is free.

MADRIGAL DINNER
The Mahomet-Seymour Madrigal singers
will present the 32nd annual Madrigal
dinner on December 13 and 14 at
Mahomet-Seymour High School.
Tickets are full dinner performances on
December 13 at 6 p.m. and December 14
at 2 p.m. are $20.Tickets for the dessert
performance on December 13 at 2 p.m.
are $10.

UNITED METHODIST
COOKIE WALK

The Mahomet United Methodist Church

will host a Cookie Walk on December 13
from9 a.m. until they sellout. The
fundraiser, which supports local and
international organizations, is run by the
United Methodist Women.
Guests are invited to purchase a cookie
box to stuff with a variety of home baked
Christmas cookies. Candies, dried herbs
and spices along with a craft bazaar will
also be available.

LIVE NATIVITY
PRESENTATION

The Mahomet Lutheran Church will present

their annual Live Nativity on Sunday,
December 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the drive in
front of the church.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT
THE SCHIFOS

Dont have anywhere to be Christmas Eve?

We would love to have you join us from
6-7pm at the church, and then come to our
home to enjoy friendship, treats, and lots of
laughs together. Bring an appetizer to share!
Everyone is invited!

BREAKFAST WITH
SANTA

December 6th, from 8:30-10:00am, the

Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce will
be hosting a free Breakfast With Santa at the
Mahomet Seymour High School Cafeteria.

WOMENS CHRISTMAS
TEA
Life Community Church invites Mahomet
women to a special holiday Christmas Tea on
December 13 from 10 a.m. to noon.
$12.00 per person (Sorry, no refunds past
December 10th deadline)Register at:
http://lccci.org/events/christmas-tea/

Take some time over the next three weeks

to read these passages as a family...

Advent Reading

First Week 11/30-12/6

Sunday
Isaiah 40:1-5
Monday
Isaiah 52:7-10
Tuesday
Isaiah 40:9-11
Wednesday Genesis 3:8-15
Thursday Genesis 15:1-6
Friday
Deuteronomy 18:15-19
Saturday Psalm 89:1-4

Second Week 12/7-12/13

Sunday
Isaiah 11:1-10
Monday
Zechariah 6:12-13
Tuesday
Micah 5:2-4
Wednesday Malachi 3:1-6
Thursday John 1:1-8
Friday
John 1:9-18
Saturday Mark 1:1-3

Third Week 12/14-12/20

Sunday Luke 1:5-13
Monday Luke 1:14-17
Tuesday Luke 1:18-25
Wednesday Luke 1:39-45
Thursday Luke 1:46-56
Friday Luke 1:57-66
Saturday Luke 1:67-80

Fourth Week 12/21-12-27

Sunday Isaiah 7:10-14
Monday Luke 1:26-35
Tuesday Isaiah 9:2-7
Wednesday Matthew 1:18-25
Thursday Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas Day)
Friday Matthew 2:1-2
Saturday Luke 2:21-35

Prepare your heart for Sunday Worship by reading

the passages for the weekly message.
December 7th
Luke 1:18 (Read Luke 1:1-1:25)
And Zechariah said to the angel, How shall I know
this?
December 14
Luke 1:37 (Read Luke 1:26-80; Matthew 1:18-25)
For nothing will be impossible with God.
December 21
Luke 2:10 (Luke 2:1-21; Matthew 2:1-12)
And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I
bring you good news of great joy that will be for all
the people.
December 24
Luke 2:14 (Luke 2:13-15)
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace
among those with whom he is pleased!
December 28
Luke 2:30-31 (Luke 2:22-38)
for my eyes have seen your salvationthat you have
prepared in the presence of all peoples,

HOLIDAY CALENDAR 2014

November 30th

December 1st

December 2nd

December 3rd

December 4th

Advent Begins
Expectation of
Christ
10:45am

Ladies Bible Study

9:00am

Womens BSF
9:15am

Student Ministry
6:00pm

Worship Practice
7:00pm

Mahomet Seymour
Madrigals

Mens BSF
6:45pm

December 5th

December 6th

Martial Arts
6:00pm

Prayer Training
9:00am
Basketball
8:30am

6:30pm
Dinner Provided

**No AWANA
December 7th

December 8th

December 9th

December 10th

December 11th

Christmas
2014 Words
that Bring Life
10:45am

Ladies Bible Study

9:00am

Womens BSF
9:15am

Student Ministry
6:00pm

Worship Practice
7:00pm

Martial Arts
6:00pm
Mens BSF
6:45pm

Gift Collected to
deliver to Living
Alternatives

December 12th
Why
Christianity
and Islam
Cannot

December 13th
Mens Breakfast
7:00am
Basketball
8:30am

in Serving
God
Together.
December 12th
7:00pm

AWANA 6:00pm
December 14th

December 15th

December 16th

Christmas
2014 Words
that bring Life
10:45am

Ladies Bible Study

9:00am

Womens BSF
9:15am

Martial Arts
6:00pm

Community
Groups serve
5-7pm at:

Mens BSF
6:45pm

December 17th

December 18th

December 19th

December 20th

Worship Practice
7:00pm

Christmas Bash!
5:00pm

Basketball 8:30am

Caroling-Food-Fun

Students Serve
5-7pm at:

Evangelism during
the Singing Men
Christmas Concert!
Marketplace Mall
12 noon!

JESUS
AWANA 6:00pm
December 21st

December 22nd

December 23rd

Christmas
Service
10:45am

No Student
Ministry
Christmas
Eve Service
6:00pm
Open invite to
come to the Schifo
Home
7:00-9:00pm!

**No AWANA
December28th
Christmas
Words that
Bring Life
10:45am

December24th

December 29th

December 30th

December 31st
No Student
Ministry

December 25th

We want to
wish you and
yours a very

January 1st

December 26th

December27th

Church Office
Closed

Mens Breakfast
7:00am
Basketball
8:30am

January 2nd

January 3rd

Church Office
Closed

Prayer Training
9:00am
**No AWANA

Basketball
8:30am