NOVEMBER 2026
 

Calvary Greetings Elysburg family and friends,

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Warm greetings to all of you beloved Elysburg Family as we enter this busy and packed Fall season. Harvest celebrations ,All Saints day , Thanksgiving and Charge Conference. As a church we have shown so much commitment and we continue to move forward , striving side by side for the advancement of the kingdom of God. We are having our Charge Conference on the 31st of October and we hope to have maximum participation as we look forward to work onto another new year of progress as a church. God is counting on all of us for the progress of the church, let us continue working together.

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We continue to move ahead with our Tuesday, Silent Wednesday prayer and Wednesday Bible study after your request and we will do both Zoom and in-person. May we continue to support this new ministry which I hope it will go a long way in improving our spirituality and bring many to God. I strongly believe that ‘With God nothing is impossible’ for us to grow Elysburg young adult ministry. Let us support the initiatives that will help our church grow.

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Let us continue to share our spiritual gifts in this faith journey. It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit continue to empower us and strengthen us to serve. Remember to pray for one another and be a channel of blessing and joy to one another.

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Peace and Blessings

Pastor Fortunate!!

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Open hearts. . . Open minds. . . Open doors. . .
The people of the United Methodist Church

OUR MISSION:
Together We Celebrate, Grow and Serve;
Celebrating God’s Grace,
Growing in Faith,
Serving God and Neighbor

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Operation Christmas Child 

Filled shoe boxes are needed back at the church no later than Sunday, Nov. 15th!

**If you are not including the $10 shipping donation, please put a note on top of your box** 

Thank you for participating in Operation Christmas Child!

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Don’t forget to turn your clocks back before going to bed
on Saturday night, October 31st!

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Elysburg Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m.
All donations are appreciated and everyone is welcome!
 

Sept. 24 - Oct. 15
the Food Pantry served:
111 families and 251 individuals

 

*Please check expiration dates before donating items to the food pantry*

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We will observe All Saints Day during the worship service on Sunday, November 1st.  If you have someone you would like us to remember during the service, please get their name(s) to us no later than October 28th .
 

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"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"  Psalm 107:1

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POINSETTIA ORDERS
Order and money are needed by Sunday, November 8th

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Children’s Talk

Sunday, November 8th, during the worship service!

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Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11

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Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service

We are having our annual Thanksgiving Eve service this year at 7:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, November 25th.  Mark your calendar and bring a friend!
 

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Watch For It!

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The Advent mailing and December newsletter will be a week early so that you have it before the
1st Sunday in Advent, November 29th.

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Community Spirit Concert

Sunday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m. at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary!

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Advent Candles and Readings

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We are looking for volunteers to help with the Advent readings and candle lighting during our worship services beginning the 1st Sunday of Advent, November 29th.  This can be done in person or over Zoom. Please contact the office to “sign up”! 
 

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Hanging of the Greens

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Hanging of the Greens will take place on Sunday, November 29th, during the worship service!  Don’t miss the transformation of the sanctuary as it takes on the beauty of the Christmas season!

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Looking ahead to Christmas Eve Services:

  Thursday, December 24th:

2:00 p.m.
and
7:00 p.m.

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Children's Program

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The children will present their annual Christmas program during the worship service on
Sunday, December 13th!  

Come and support the children and youth of the church!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Happy Birthday Jesus is being planned for Saturday, December 12, at 5:00 p.m.!  There will be a covered dish meal (meat will be provided).  You are asked to sign up to bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.

 We will sing Christmas carols and have time to fellowship together!

The sign up sheet will be in the social hall in November.

Mark your calendar and save the date!

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Prayer Chain

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We have a prayer chain (by text) and are looking for others who are interested in joining the group to pray for requests.  If you feel called to this prayer ministry, please let the office know and we will add your cell number to the prayer group text.

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