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"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.  And be thankful." --Colossians 3:15

Ladies Breakfast:  Please meet us for food, fun, and fellowship each Thursday morning at 8:30 at the Village Inn on Horizon Drive.

  Book Club NewsNovember Book Club:  We will be discussing The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot on November 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Freida Chavez; 2870 Arrasta Court, GJ, 523-5442. December Book Club:  For December we will be reading A Christmas to Remember  by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer.  The meeting is scheduled for a breakfast brunch on Saturday, December 10th, 9:00 a.m. at  the home of Kathy Hogue; 507 Swan Lane, GJ, 260-4448. Please contact the hostess if you are unable to attend.For further information, contact Sharon Hall 241-6442 

Men's Ministries: The men of SOV meet for breakfast at the Egg & I on Patterson Road and First Street the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month at 6:45 AM. New members are always welcome to attend. For further information please contact Pastor Ron at the church office (970) 434-3119.


Mary Martha Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, November 15th, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Ruth Ann Delk; 2922 Wagon Place, GJ, 244-8636.  Please call Carla Fetveit if you have any questions, 433-7323. 

Youth News 

What Is Scrip? Scrip is a term that means “substitute money”.  When you purchase scrip, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for our organization. How scrip generates revenue for youThe Great Lakes Scrip Center acts on behalf of churches, schools and other non‑profit organizations to purchase large amounts of scrip from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers.  Because the scrip is purchased with cash up front, the participating retailers offer a substantial discount.  Our organization buys the scrip from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a discount, and re-sells the certificates to families like yours for full face value.  The discount ‑ from two to fifteen percent or more –  is our organization’s revenue. Scrip is "shopping cart fundraising”Scrip is a popular fundraiser because families don’t have to sell anything.  Organization members produce revenue by making regular household purchases they would make anyway.  Groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, even gasoline can be purchased with scrip.  Find Out MoreAsk your scrip coordinator listed below for the latest participating retailer list.  Then put your shopping dollars to work for our organization!  SOV Youth Kathy HogueNora Jean Miller 

  Senior News

Senior Giving Thanks Potluck – Noon, Wednesday, November 16 at ALC. Please bring a dried/canned food item for the food bank. Following lunch our guest speaker will be Janice Hogue from SOV. Janice has been a member of “Spellbinders” for a number of years--she will talk about how she became involved/experiences and then we will enjoy a story.

Senior Potluck – Wednesday, December 7 – LUNCH at 11:30 AM at SOV. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER TIME. Following lunch the Central High School Madrigal Singers will perform at 12:15 PM sharp – let’s help the performers make it to their last class on time.  

Movies & Spirituality   Come join us for Movies & Spirituality on November 4th at 6:00 p.m.  We will begin the evening with a potluck meal followed by the movie “The King’s Speech”.  Britain's King George VI (Colin Firth) struggles with an embarrassing stutter for years until he seeks help from unorthodox Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) in this biographical drama that chalked up multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Logue's pioneering treatment and unlikely friendship give the royal leader a sense of confidence that serves him and his country well during the dark days of World War II. 
 

Choir is meeting each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.