Short Business Meeting Sunday AM      Pastor Gail Mitchell

The treasurer reports that income has is $11,000 more than expenses thru the end of October.  We are just coming into the heating and snow plowing season.  The October 31  general fund balance was $32, 467.18.  Praise God, and thanks to the cheerful giving of His people here at the River. 

As our sanctuary and foyer are taking on a new shape, we are starting to use up the funds that we set aside for the project.  Unfortunately there are still several things which need to be done.  There are many small details like the oak trim, finishing the lights, and  some new cabinets and a fountain in the foyer.  There are also two larger outdoor projects on our priority list.  We need to put in a new sidewalk and a new handrail at the west side entrance.  This is a safety issue.  There are large breaks in the cement, with potential trip hazards.  We need to finish this project before the weather gets too cold.  We still need a few warm, dry days to do the work.  The second outdoor project is to control erosion at the south end of the building.  We will try some simple solutions, if they don't work out, we will move on to more expensive options.  

The Leadership team has scheduled a special business meeting for right after church on November 22.  The motion will be to approve spending up to $10,000 from the general fund to complete the Sanctuary/Foyer update and to put in a new sidewalk and handrail.  This is an important consideration for completing these projects before winter sets in.  See you there right after the service.

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Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 26th from Noon til 5:30 pm

The River's annual Thanksgiving feast is here again! Come join us for turkey and all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day. This is a great way to meet others in the community and be with others on this festive day. You can also volunteer to bring pies, pick up a Turkey from The River and cook it for the event, drive people, set up or clean. Let us know, we'll connect you.

Turkey Pickup: Monday, November 23 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm

If you are picking up a frozen turkey from The River to cook for Thanksgiving, please come Monday afternoon. Thaw and cook your turkey and bring it back Wednesday afternoon for us to debone and prepare for Thursday.

Operation Christmas Child
Collection Week November 16-23rd

Please bring your boxes Sunday if you can from 9:00 am til after church about 11:30 am. Friday and Saturday we will be collecting from 9 am til 3 pm. If you can help pack the truck on Saturday, be here about 10:15 or so. We will be leaving Monday morning with the remaining boxes about 10:00 am so be sure to deliver yours by then if not before.

Cookie Exchange
9:30 am Saturday, December 12th

Bring four dozen, three to exchange and one to share the 12th as we enjoy the season and each other's company. We'll meet in the fellowship hall at The River and enjoy all the goodies!