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This Sunday:

Worship Service: Begins at 10:00 am

This Week’s Scripture: Prepare your heart for what God wants to say to you through this week’s sermon by reading and reflecting on 1 John 4:1-21. Here are excerpts from this passage:

1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God, … 2 This is how you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, …  10 Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, if God loved us in this way, we also must love one another. …  21 And we have this command from Him: The one who loves God must also love his brother and sister.

Worship Songs: Enjoy listening to and learning a few of this week’s worship songs prior to coming to service by visiting www.holdenchapel.org/worship.

Special Events:

Fall Clean Up Day: This Saturday, November 9, 9:00am. All ages are invited to join us as we clean up the church grounds. We will have muffins/donuts before and pizza after. Sign up online today so we are sure to have enough food for everyone.

Baby Shower: This Sunday, November 10, after church in the Small Chapel. We will be celebrating 4 families who have recently added or will soon be adding tiny hands and tiny feet to their families with a Baby “Diaper” Shower. If you are able, please bring (or drop off in advance) Pampers or Huggies diapers (sizes 2, 3, or 4), diapering supplies (wipes, creams, etc.) or gift cards (Amazon, Target, or Walmart) as presents that will be shared by the 4 families. Let us know if you are coming by contacting Tanya Legro at tlegro@holdenchapel.org.

Breath of Life Volunteers’ Meeting:  This Sunday after service in Balcony Room B.  Last week’s meeting was to hand out flyers. This week’s meeting is to hand out your assignments.

Breath of Life Worship Night for Youth and Young Adults: Friday, November 15, 5:00pm in the Sanctuary.  Get ready for a Spirit-filled night presented by Revival Worship Collective.  Join us for free food, games, prizes, and worship. Spread the word to the youth and young adults in your family or friend groups who may be interested.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: Flyers with packing instructions are available this Sunday in the lobby. Deadline for dropping off shoeboxes is Sunday, November 24. For additional information, contact Kristin Mulroy at kristin.mulroy@gmail.com.

*FOUR-WEEK CLASS* Spiritual Gifts: Right Thinking – Right Actions: Sundays in November, 9:00 – 9:45 am in the Community Room. Join Pastor Gary and Susan Hayward as we examine what Scripture says - and what it doesn't - regarding (some of) the spiritual gifts God bestows upon His Church, and why. Discussion will focus on how the Lord would have us exercise the various gifts He has granted to us for our encouragement, the building up of the body of Christ, and His own glory. Sign up online.  PLEASE NOTE: There is no childcare.

Life Groups:

For Men and Women

For Men

For Women

Bible Studies:

Women's Monday Evening Bible Study: Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Welcome Center. Studying Lyrics of Life: A Psalm for Every Situation with Lisa Harper. Sign up online or contact Debbie Sacra at dlsacra@outlook.com.

Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:00 am in Balcony Room A and via Zoom. Studying the Gospel of John. Sign up online or contact Tom Banyai at tombanyai46@gmail.com.

Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study: Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am in the Welcome Center. Studying The Book of Joshua: Courage for Everyday People with Louie Giglio. Sign up online or contact Elizabeth Tienhaara at singplastic@charter.net.

Precept Bible Study: Thursdays, 6:30 pm via Zoom. Studying Psalms: Part 2 (Psalms 23-41). Contact Wendy Stewart at 508-845-9585 or hs7777ws@townisp.com for the Zoom link.

Men's Ministry:

FMO (For Men Only): Beginning January. Dan Marinone will be starting a group for men who wish to be free from sexual addiction, using Biblically-based materials. Reach out to Dan if you or someone you know needs help in this area. Contact him at dan.marinone@gmail.com or at 617-312-2567 to find out more.

Women's Ministry:

DivorceCare for Women: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm in the Welcome Center and via Zoom. A hope and healing divorce recovery support group for women. Contact DivorceCareForWomen@holdenchapel.org.

Fireside Chat: First Friday of each Month, 6:30 – 8:30pm in the Welcome Center. Studying The Daniel Dilemma: How to Stand Firm & Love Well in a Culture of Compromise by Chris Hodges For more information, contact Jean Tatis at zionjt3@gmail.com or Kim Hughes at thehughesfamily14@gmail.com.

Youth Ministry:

Youth Group (Grades 6 thru 12): Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm in the Youth Center. See Josh Curtis, Youth Ministry Director, for details or email jcurtis@holdenchapel.org.

Children's Ministry:

Foundations for Kids: Disciple Making Course (Grades K through 5): Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the HCA Kitchen. Kids in Kindergarten thru fifth grade are invited for fun, fellowship and discipleship based on the book Foundations for Kids. See Tanya Legro, Children’s Ministry Director, for details or email tlegro@holdenchapel.org. PLEASE NOTE: Dropoff and pickup will be at the HCA Student Entrance (turn right at the stop sign and park along the tree line).

Prayer:

Prayer Meetings: Sundays, 9:00 – 9:50 am, Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:00 am, Third Saturday of Each Month, 7:00 – 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Praying together allows us to join in a unified voice for the needs of family, friends, community, and the world. It is an opportunity to experience the Spirit and power of God tangibly and often brings miraculous results when believers unite in faith.

Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, we have a team of people who are ready to intercede on your behalf. Submit your prayer request here.

Holden Christian Academy:

HCA is a Pre-K thru Grade 8 school that is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International.

Veterans Day Celebration:  Friday, November 8, 12:00 pm. Veterans, please join HCA for a luncheon in the Welcome Center followed by an assembly as we honor you for your service to our country. If you are able to join us, please RSVP by emailing Kristen Heenan at kheenan@holdenchristianacademy.org.

Pathways Newsletter: Check out all that is going on at HCA each month by visiting holdenchristianacademy.org/pathways.

Job Opportunities: HCA is currently accepting applications for the Fall semester for a part-time Math Paraprofessional (10 hours a week, middle school), a long-term substitute First Grade Teacher (March through June), and other Substitute Teachers. Visit holdenchristianacademy.org/jobopportunities for more information and to apply.

Missionary Spotlight:

Chris and Laura (Stephen Center): Chris and Laura provide community support, refugee support, and projects connected to community needs related to the poor through the Stephen Center.

PRAYER POINTS: For continued good health and mental clarity to trust in God. For Christine and Jason, their daughter and son-in-law, who are being trained to take over the ministry.