The next GLEANINGS DEADLINE is Wednesday, November 13th.
The CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
CHOIR: We will practice after worship next Sunday in the balcony.
HURRICANES MILTON & HELENE AID: Our November mission envelopes are designated for hurricane aid through LCMS Disaster Response. Our LCMS Florida-Georgia and Southeastern Districts suffered extensive damage to homes, businesses, and churches. LCMS has numerous teams working in all areas as they continue to help the victims. Donations may be made through your November mission envelopes or online in November by choosing “monthly mission”.
HARVEST FOOD COLLECTION: Thank you for the generous donations that have been received so far for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry on Military Road and the Salvation Army. There is a SHOPPING LIST available on the tables listing foods that are especially needed, but all donations are appreciated. We will continue to accept donations through November 24 to help our partner agencies restock for the holidays. Please be sure to CHECK EXPIRATION DATES, which should be good through at least the end of the year.
TURKEYS & HAMS: We are also accepting donations of hams and frozen turkeys. They will be gifted soon to Niagara Falls agencies that will be providing free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for our neighbors in need. They can be stored in our downstairs kitchen freezer. If you need help carrying, please ask an usher for assistance.
SOCIAL MINISTRIES: We will meet after worship today to discuss upcoming projects and mission envelopes. A light lunch will be shared during the meeting. New members are welcome!
Your OCTOBER MISSION offerings brought in $323.20. In addition, the Chiavettas brought in approximately $2,200. A final count will be given in the next Gleanings. Thank you for your support! The Gathering Youth would like to give a special thank you to Virginia Markel and Jane Schulz for transporting dinners to Grace, and to Doug Goodnick who offered to back them up.
Next Sunday (November 17) will be the FINAL Sunday to purchase lectionary books. See examples and sign up in the chapel. Payments may be made through Lacey Bahr on Sundays or through the church office. These are discounted prices, and the church will cover the cost of shipping.