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  As we draw near to Thanksgiving, I want to express my gratitude to God for all of you. Everywhere I go, I tell people of this life-giving church that loves God and our neighbors well. For the eighteenth consecutive year, I want to invite you to share in the Lord's Supper as an expression of our gratitude on Saturday night and Sunday morning November 21-22. We will have a chance to express our gratitude in sentence testimonies and then coming to the Lord's table.
Some weeks ago, we thought together about hope in our worship services. This theme struck a chord with me and with several of you. We are tempted to despair. Can we believe there is hope for our world? For what do we hope this Christmas? In our Advent worship series this year we want to focus on the theme of Hoping for Christmas. Starting on November 29, we will light the Advent Candles as we center our thoughts on the hope we have in Christ. Please plan to join us each week as we light a candle in holy anticipation of the Christ Candle in our Christmas Eve services at 4:30, 6:00 and 11:00 p.m.
As we come to the close of our year focusing on relationships with God and each other, we prepare to work on our third objective, "Making an Impact," in 2016. We will think together about the life of Christ leading into Easter. Then we will spend the year considering the impact of our church on a changing world. As our country prepares for an election, we will remember our election in Christ and worship our only King, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Joyfully,
Duane
 Events
Nov. 29 Keyboards at Christmas
6:00 p.m. Worship Center
Dec. 5 Gingerbread House Party
9:00-11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall East
Dec. 9 Christmas @ The Point
6:30 p.m. The Point
Dec. 9 Prayers of Peace
6:00 p.m. The Loft
Dec. 12 New Bethlehem, TX
7:00 p.m. Worship Center
Dec. 13 New Bethlehem, TX
3:00 & 6:00 p.m. Worship Center
Dec. 16 Celebrate Jesus
5:30 p.m. East Courtyard
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Worship
4:30, 6:00 & 11:00 p.m. Worship Center New Bethlehem, TX
 December 12 at 7 p.m.
December 13 at 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.
New Bethlehem, Texas is the story of a town that comes to life as the residents realize the power of Christmas. Join us on December 12 & 13 for a Christmas music experience featuring 200 musicians for a fresh look at a timeless story that will be the highlight of your holiday season. Admission is free.
Christmas @ The Point
 Join us on Wednesday, December 9 for a Christmas celebration in The Point beginning at 6:30 p.m. for all students in the 6-12th grade. We will collect items for The Star of Hope Ministry. Please bring a new toy for a boy or girl ages 3+. We will begin collecting Sunday, December 6 through Wednesday, December 9. For more information, call the student ministry office at 713.468.8241, ext. 8165.
Tallowood Celebrates Global Missions
Flags representing the nations where you send the gospel of Jesus Christ are now displayed in the Narthex in celebration of Tallowood's 2015 Offering for Global Missions. 100% of all the offerings to Global Missions are used to directly support those serving on the mission field. Because prayer is foundational to the spread and sharing of the gospel, we will be providing special prayer guides for the Global Week of Prayer, November 29-December 5. For more information on your contribution to this eternal work, go to imb.org/lottiemoon or thefellowship.info/OGM.
Gingerbread House Party
 This year's Gingerbread House Party will be Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall East. Reservations accepted through November 30. Payment must accompany reservation and you must have a reservation to attend. Cost is $40 per house. To make a reservation, please call Jan Smith 713.468.8241, ext. 8151 or jksmith@tallowood.org.
Christmas Poinsettias
 Poinsettias will decorate the Worship Center this Christmas. Contribute one or more in honor or memory of a loved one. Deadline to order is December 11. Cost: $20. Order at tallowood.org or call Denny, 713.468.8241, ext. 8137.
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Pray for friends and neighbors
Invite them to Christmas events at Tallowood
Bring them to hear the gospel
Prayers of Peace
Wednesday, December 9
6-7 p.m. in the Loft
In the midst of a chaotic world and a busy Christmas season, join us in seeking peace. We will focus our attention on the Prince of Peace as we pray for God to bring peace to our world, peace with one another, and peace within our souls.
 Do Your Christmas Shopping in the New Tallowood Bookshop!
Please come see us in our new location across from the Chapel Reception Hall.
Sunday: 9:30-12:30
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30-2:00
Wednesday: 4:00-7:00
C elebrate Jesus
Wednesday, December 16
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Visit with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Dress up in Bible costumes, ride the camel & donkey, pet the Bethlehem animals, enjoy refreshments and make a Christmas craft. Admision is free.
Keyboards at Christmas
 Sunday, November 29, 2015
at 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Thursday, December 24
4:30, 6:00 and 11:00 p.m.
in the Worship Center
 BAPTIZED-
November 8: Audrey Hare
SYMPATHY TO-
The family of Leo Oglesby
The family of Vickie Bloomer
ENROLLMENT
for November 8 - 3,852
ATTENDANCE
Saturday:
Oct. 31 - 53; Nov. 7 - 71
Sunday:
Nov. 1 - 1,580; Nov. 8 - 1,490
International:
Nov. 1 - 350; Nov. 8 - 328
Totals:
Oct. 31/Nov. 1 - 1,983;
Nov. 7/8 - 1,889
FINANCIAL REPORT
Budget, Oct. 2015 - Sept. 2016: $9,512,300
Dec. Requirements (15% budget): $1,426,845
Budget Requirements YTD: $1,010,682
Receipts Fiscal YTD: $864,034
Fiscal YTD Budget Excess/(Deficit): ($146,648)
Budget Receipts:
11/1/15 - $188,917
11/8/15 - $174,288
Requirements (weekly): $168,447
Excess/(Deficit)
11/1/15 - $20,470
11/8/15 - $5,841
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