Sabbath, December 5, 2009 – Loren Seibold - What it Really Means to be an Adventist   Happy Birthday to everyone born in the month of December! May God richley bless you and those you love in the year ahead.   Vespers prayer service, this Sabbath, beginning at 5:00pm in the sanctuary.   The WWM's Ornament Exchange is this Saturday, December 5 beginning at 6:30pm. Ladies, you won't want to miss this delightfully festive evening of good fun, food and fellowship. Please join your WWM's team in the garden room with an ornament to exchange.   Please note: The Little Lambs ministry will not be available, Sabbath, November 21, 28 and December 26 to allow those families involved time with their families.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Charlie & Bob want to thank ALL of the generous helpers who prepared food and helped serve and clean for their Thanksgiving brunch. They just couldn't have done it without YOU!!  Here are a few pictures from the brunch.   Next Sabbath, December 12, is our monthly All-Church Fellowship Luncheon. We hope you'll join other church family members for a delicious meal and wonderful company. Please bring an entrée and a salad and/or dessert to share.   New address for the Thorwards: 119 Darrin Dr. Sitka, AK 99835.   Men's Winter Coat Drive. If you have gently used or new winter wear for men that you would like to donate to our Street Beat Ministry, please bring it to the church and put in the drop box in the narthex. Men's outerwear only, i.e.: coats, hats, gloves, socks and scarves. We will continue to collect your donations through December.   Do you or the church ministry that you participate in have things stored in the basement? Pastor Bob is trying to turn some of the basement space into usable space and is filling our dumpster on a weekly basis! If there are things down there that you want to protect, make sure they are maked with an orange storage tag. You will find these tags in the basement for your use.   2010 Great Controversy Tour, May 2-13, with Dr. Gerard Damsteegt of the Seminary, Andrews University. See the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come alive in Europe. Visit Rome, the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, Germany and France. Experience early Christianity, the Dark Ages, the Reformation and the "deadly wound." For more info email: gctours@mac.com or call 269-471-5172.   Did You Know?...we have converted one of the extra offices into a library. We have many books to choose from and you are welcome to borrow them. We operate on the honor system so if you see a book you like, help yourself. Just be sure to return it at your earliest convenience. Thanks to Phil Livanos for organizing our library.   There is a new ministry/support group available to men. This group tackles issues related to careers, relationships, spirituality, etc. There are two ways to participate. Attend a monthly meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month and/or join the Face Book forum by requesting a friend status of Israel Wright. For more questions, contact Israel at mrwright@israelwright.com