FOOD BANKS: Many people are suffering during the government furlough and need food. We are currently partnering with NETS and The Old Durham Church in Welcome Maryland. Sadly, the food bank in Indian Head closed due to lack of need (possibly in that area – I am not sure). On the table in the narthex is a list of Food Banks.
We will be collecting for Thanksgiving Baskets so please place any nonperishable food items in the plastic baskets in the narthex of the church. Think Thanksgiving Dinner and what you would serve. (Stuffing, boxed scalloped potatoes, canned green beans, canned corn, cranberry sauce, canned gravy or dry packets, boxed biscuit/rolls, canned sweet potatoes, cake/dessert mixes, boxed jasmine/yellow rice, the list goes on….) Please make sure that any items you place in the baskets are nonperishable. Thank you
Shoe box idea Diane Bicknell wanted us to add this for the shoe boxes. For the Christmas boxes for children in need, there is an organization that makes sandals that are very adjustable for this very purpose! I bought 2 pairs for the Christmas boxes I filled last year and was very pleased with these sandals. Here: becauseinternational.org
Please share this so that anyone who is filling these Christmas boxes who wants to put these sandals in for the children has this opportunity to order these before it is too late!❤️✝️🦶Diane
COMPASSION CENTER: Please note that the Compassion Center is not here this month. Prayerfully it will be here at LCOOS in December on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 4th, 5th, and 6th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Grace Lutheran Church in La Plata houses the trailer and they have it dropped off here the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each month. All we need do is to man/woman it. This is only for 3 days a month and 3 hours per day. If you are interested in helping in anyway, please speak with Donna Ellis.
SECOND SATURDAY SOCIAL: THIS SATURDAY, November 8th, 5-8pm. Please join us as we celebrate “Friendsgiving.” Feel free to arrive at 4:45 pm for food 🍱 arrangement. 🦃Hosted by Sean & Heather Donaldson. We will have axe 🪓 throwing, corn 🌽 hole and a bon fire 🔥.***Please let us know if you’d like a ride/carpool. 🚘 Please RSVP food items/attendance by Friday 11/7 by 3 pm 🦃 to Heather.
LCOOS CRAFTERS FOR CHRIST: MONDAY, November 10th at 2:00 pm and every Monday thereafter (except for holidays) We meet in person in the Bible Study Room (across from Pastor’s office). For more information, contact Mary Farber.
LWML MEETING : MONDAY, November 10th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. All ladies are invited to join us. Watch for the Zoom link in your email.
LADIES PRAYER BREAKFAST: SATURDAY, November 15th at 9:00 am. All ladies are welcome to join us for a morning of worship, fellowship and a delicious breakfast.
BIBLE STUDY: SATURDAY, November 15th 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Join us as we continue to read “So What’s The Difference?” by Fritz Ridenour. We meet in person, in the Bible Study Room across from Pastor’s office or via Zoom. Watch for the Zoom link in your email. Any questions, please speak with Pastor.
DISCOVER YOUR GIFTEDNESS: SUNDAY, January 11th 2026 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the LCOOS Fellowship Hall. You are wonderfully made and uniquely gifted by God! Discover Your Giftedness, an engaging interactive workshop led by Rev. Dr. Travis Guse from the Southeastern District.
During this workshop you’ll:✅ Identify your top 5 God-given talents through the CliftonStrengths assessment✅ Learn how to grow and use your strengths to love and serve others✅ See how your gifts complement others in the Body of Christ. There is a signup sheet on the table in the narthex. Make sure you add your email address (please print it clearly). Once you do, you’ll receive a link to complete your CliftonStrengths assessment before the workshop. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand how God has wired you for purpose and impact! Any questions, please speak with pastor. Thank you.
Karen Malkin would like us to save any pumpkins/Jack-O-Lanterns for her animals. They love them and look forward to the treat every year. Please just leave them out by the shed/recycle bin where the black bin with the yellow top is and Karen will pick them up. Thank you.