Posts with the category “generosity”

We will be having our annual food drive to stock the pantry at COS.  The food drive begins next week and will continue for 4 weeks. Below are suggested donations for each week, but any of the items can be donated at any time:Oct. 25  - Thanksgiving meal items: boxed stuffing, boxed mashed potatoes, canned gravy, canned turkey, canned yams, canned cranberry sauce, applesauceNov. 1 - Boxes or bags o...  Read More

COS women (high school and up) are welcome to our Crafts for Christ event to be held on Sunday, November 15 from 2 – 5 pm in the Gym. Ministry leaders who organize the LWR quilting and kits, making and sending greeting cards, and Bible journaling will share about their respective ministries. During the three 45- minute segments held in different rooms around the church, those who attend will have ...  Read More

Helping the kids resonates with me as Jim and I fostered two boys starting in 1983 and to this day we have kept in contact with them. I am happy to say that they are both mature productive young men. Having a positive impact on kids will get you the same in return. And better than that helping the kids is what we do to let Christ's love shine through us!  Read More

It is easy for people to become bitter and frightened in these circumstances and many will blame God. God’s Word tells us of a better way. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17). These verses give us actions that will enable us to overcome the worst circumstances.  Read More

Thank you for stuffing bulletins, counting our contributions, recording contributions, recording attendance, being a lector, doing audio & video, taking care of our altar, preparing meals & Bible breakfast, greeting, ushering, answering phones, quilting, teaching, playing music, and so many other things. Thank you for taking care of our safety. Thank you for staying late because staff is here late, making sure we get to our cars safely.  Read More

Our giving reflects what we hold to be valuable in our life, allows us to participate in what Jesus is up to in our life, and is a demonstration of our trust in God and His provision and control of our life. Thank you for your faithful response to God’s love for you.  Read More