@ Brookside . . . Week of December 4th
Greetings Brookside Church members and friends,
In October, members of the various committees of our church got together for a half-day leadership retreat. Our goal was to identify action items to re-connect and grow as a congregation, and to reach the spiritually curious. We used our time together to better understand what the congregation was thinking based on the recent survey; to clearly identify what makes us unique to ensure that we stay focused on those attributes; and identify priorities and actionable items for the coming year.
We would like to discuss these outcomes in an informal session just after worship in the sanctuary this coming Sunday, December 11th. We hope that you will join us and participate in the discussion. For those who are unable to join in person, we will continue broadcasting on Zoom.
We are excited about the future of our church. We need all of you and your talents and hope that you will continue on this spiritual journey with us.
Blessings,
Sally Pierson, Moderator
More Advent & Christmas Offerings can be found at brooksidechurch.org/Christmas2022
Click here to download the file Advent Candles for Home Use
Printouts of the home liturgy and additional tealights will be available to be picked up on Sunday mornings and during Rest in the Rush (7th & 14th). Contact the office to arrange pick up at a different time or pastornicolette@gmail.com if you need them delivered.
Order Poinsettias here by 12/14 to be included in the 12/18 bulletin:
https://brooksidecc.breezechms.com/form/7043d62
Cancelled tonight, 12/6. Last session of the season is 12/13. Learn more in this short video: https://youtu.be/3Mu1y2xY-mw
In our Hearts, In our Prayers:
The prayers shared aloud on Sunday morning*
Those whose grief is multiplied in this holiday season
Those who feel broken in body, mind, or spirit
Those who are recovering from surgery or illness
The lonely, the isolated, the anxious
The people of Iran, China, Ukraine, Russia and all who live in places of transition or war
The people of Florida, Puerto Rico, Pakistan, and all who are suffering in the aftermath of severe storms
Our leaders, our communities, our nation
*Prayers shared on Sunday morning are NOT published here, except by explicit request. If you would like a prayer included in @Brookside, please email office@brooksidechurch.org