November 2025 Newsletter
Dear friends,
This month, our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving and Blessings.
I am grateful for the ways that we, as this community of
faith, continue to offer encouragement and care for one
another and shine God’s light of hope into the world.
Blessings,
Barbara
Thanksgiving is
a time of gratitude to God, our Creator and Provider,
whose guidance and care go before us...
and whose love is with us forever.
Thanksgiving is
a time to reflect on the changes,
to remember that we, too, grow and change
from one season of life to another.
Let us remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
As we see the beauty of Autumn,
let us acknowledge the many blessings which are ours...
and let us give thanks in our hearts.
--Author Unknown
CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 1: Men’s Club meet at 8:20 AM
Sunday, November 2: Texas Roadhouse: 11:30 AM- 3 PM
Friday, November 7: Quarter Auction 7 PM
Saturday, November 8: Food Drive Through 1-3 PM
Sunday, November 9: Just Peace Team: after worship
Sunday, November 23: Thanksgiving/Stewardship Sunday
Sunday, November 30: Prayers for the Nation: 4 PM
Ongoing:
Worship Sundays: at 10 AM with God Time (church school) and childcare provided each Sunday
Pre-recorded worship services posted on Sunday mornings on YouTube, Facebook and our website at fostermemorial.org
Waving for Peace: Sundays after coffee hour & amp; Mondays 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Monthly prep for Fishes and Loaves dinner: Thursday before the third Friday. Serving Dinner on the Third Friday at South Church at 4:30 PM
MEN’S BREAKFAST: Saturday, November 1
All men of the church are invited to join on the first Saturday
of the month for breakfast at a local restaurant. We meet at
8:20 AM in the front parking lot. All are welcome and invited to
bring friends!
FUNDRAISER: TEXAS ROADHOUSE :
Sunday, November 2 from 11:30AM-3PM
INTERFAITH GIVING THANKS CELEBRATION: Sunday, Nov. 2
Sunday, November 2 from 2-4 PM Dodge Room, Campus Union Springfield College
NOVEMBER QUARTER AUCTION: Friday, Nov.7
Doors open at 6 PM, and the auction begins at 7 PM. Everyone is invited to bring quarters and friends for a fun evening and a
chance to win some great items from our vendors! This month, a portion of our proceeds will go to Tapestry Health, a leading
expert in critical public health issues, serving over 26,000 residents annually in our local area and beyond. Admission:
$5.00 for two paddles. Bring a non-perishable food item for a FREE third paddle! Dinner food and snacks will be available for
purchase. Note: This will be our last Auction until next spring.
NOVEMBER DRIVE THROUGH: SAT. NOV. 8: 1-3 PM
We will collect jackets and coats along with non-perishable
foods for Open Pantry. NOTE: We collect non-perishable food
for the Open Pantry each Sunday during our worship service.
THANKSGIVING/STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY: NOV. 23
A Stewardship letter will soon be distributed to everyone with a pledge card enclosed for the year to come. Our Stewardship
theme this year is: Stewardship is Love in Action. On November 23, Thanksgiving/Stewardship Sunday, we are
invited to bring our pledge cards to our morning worship service. For those who cannot be with us, please mail your pledge cards to the church office. Please contact the office if you do not receive a pledge letter by November 3. Every pledge is greatly appreciated and a symbol of our engaging together to continue to “be the church” and further God’s realm, right where we are.
December:
Special Gatherings/ Services: More information to come!
Saturday, December 6: Men’s Breakfast: meet at 8:20 AM
Saturday, December 6: Fosterians Gathering: 1-3 PM
Sunday, December 7: Christmas Fun after worship
Sunday, December 14: Blessing of Gifts for Gray House
Sunday, December 14: Just Peace team after worship
Saturday, December 13: Food Drive Through: 1-3 PM
Sunday, December 21: Christmas Pageant during worship
Tuesday, December 24: Christmas Eve Service 7 PM
FOSTERIANS GATHERING: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 from 1-3 PM
All women of the church are invited to a fun afternoon. We’ll have a “Yankee Christmas Swap” (bring gifts $5-10 to swap)
and collect donations (suggested: $5) for holiday bags to be distributed to our confined members and friends. Please let
Judy or Lori know that you are coming or call the office at 782-2112. Friends are invited too!
CHRISTMAS FUN: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
During coffee hour, we will have a few special crafts for the
season. If you would like to help, please speak to Pastor Barbara.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR GRAY HOUSE
Throughout November and early December, we will be collecting
new toys and games to be distributed through the Gray House for
children and youth in our local area. Gifts for teens will also be
collected; ideas for teens include blankets, gift cards, and
toiletries. Please bring gifts unwrapped. The gifts will be blessed
on December 14. ALL gifts are appreciated. Looking for ideas?
Gray House wish list on Amazon can be found at
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/H94002T42N4Q/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
COLLECTING NEW WINTER OUTERWEAR:
Through December 24, we will be collecting new mittens, hats,
scarves and gloves for all ages for our Mitten Tree.
