November 2008
Chapel Hapenings (E-Happenings) Newsletter
E-mail: info@camanochapel.org
Sunday Services at 8:30am & 11am
CAROL'S CHRISTMAS - OUTREACH PROGRAM
Dates: December 12, 13 & 14 (Friday & Saturday, 7 pm; Sunday, 3 pm)
Life’s biggest lessons quite often come from the most unexpected sources. “Carol’s Christmas” takes off sideways when the actors for a musical extravaganza version of A Christmas Carol pull a no show! It’s fun. It’s zany. It’s the second weekend of December! This is the perfect, non-intimidating way to invite your neighbors and friends to come visit us at Camano Chapel. We want to use the evening as an opportunity to let people know they have a family here at the Chapel who would love for them to spend Christmas with us! Pray for the Lord to prepare their hearts. As He does, they’ll be waiting for your invitation. Tickets will go on sale beginning November 10th. Reserved seating for all shows with some tickets available at the door. Prices are $5 per person, group discounts are available. Keep looking for opportunities to volunteer and help make this production happen. Go to
www.camanochapelchristmas.com for more information.
CHRISTMAS CHOIR
All are welcome!! Adult and children’s Christmas choir rehearsals, additional adults are needed. Adults meet in Room 13/15, children in Room 20. Call Josie with any questions, 387-7202, Ext. #249.
LET'S TALK ADOPTION
Sunday, November 16th at 6pm in the East Room
Have you ever considered adoption or foster care? Then please plan on attending an evening of adoption information presented by Bethany Christian Services. The different types of adoption will be discussed as well as the processes for each. Meet and ask questions from families formed by a variety of adoptions. Find out what it takes to get started in the adoption or foster care process or find out how you can support others in making the dream of a family come true for a child. Dessert and free childcare provided.
BAPTISM
A baptism is planned for Sunday, Nov. 16th. If you would like to be baptized speak with Pastor Mich (if adult) or with the staff member (director) of the age of your child or student.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
• Awana every Wednesday night at 6:30pm (No Awana Nov 26th Thanksgiving week)
• Preschool still has openings in morning and afternoon classes.
• Sunday School Sunday at 9:45am in the CE Building.
• All Children ages 2 years old - 3rd Grade are practicing for the Christmas program every Sunday morning for part of the Sunday School hour. Please have your child in attendance as much as possible for the next month so they can feel comfortable singing the songs for the program.
• Sunday School Christmas Program, December 7th, at 10am in Worship Center
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
GIRLFRIEND GROUPS
Dinner & a Movie
Food, movies, talking, more food, more talking…sound like a great evening with girlfriends to you? And all for $5? If so, you’re gonna love the Dinner & a Movie Girlfriend Group! Grab a friend, and together we’ll prepare and enjoy a themed meal. Chatting with girlfriends while chopping, stirring, eating, and laughing together can help you learn more about one another while really becoming a community. After dinner, we’ll all watch the movie and discuss it over snacks and dessert! Space is limited, so call Rosey @ 387-5965 to reserve your seats today!
Upcoming Movie Nights:
Friday, January 2nd: Return to Me -- and enjoy a heartwarming spaghetti dinner!
Friday, February 6th: To Kill a Mockingbird -- and enjoy delectable Southern fare!
Tuesday Lunch Club
If you have school-aged kids and need a little T.L.C., come join us for lunch at Islander’s on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month. For more information, call Cindy @ 387-5312.
Lit ‘N’ Latte
Book discussion group that meets at Camano Island Coffee Roasters at 3pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month. For current reading selection, call Kathy @ 387-3292.
Walk Away the Pounds
Come join us in the Gym on Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 9am for an aerobic walking program with video instructor Leslie Sansone. For more information, call Kathy @ 387-7202.
Attention: Women between the ages of 18-25, we have a group starting just for you beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9th. This group will meet in Room 6 at 6:30pm the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month throughout the school year. The study is “Captivating” by John & Stasi Eldredge. Come and meet new friends, keep up with old, study God's Word and have a lot of fun. Please contact Julie Vess at 387-5924 if you have questions or plan on attending.
MEN’S MINISTRY
www.GBOB.org
"Biblical Manhood", Room 19 – with Tim Sears
• Interested in getting a study group started with 3 or 4 friends? Contact Tim Sears at 654-0486.
• All men are welcome to Wednesday Night Men's Prayer at 6:30pm. For more information, contact Allen Webb at 425-231-4266
• If you would like to get into God's Word, eat some breakfast, and have fellowship with a few good men, join in Saturday's at 7:30am in the East Room. For questions, contact Kelly Bagley at 387-3272
• 20 - something age group? Contact Zach Cabe at 360-631-1937
* Do you have a gift that God has given you? Put it to good use! Contact Tim Sears, Camano Chapel's Men's Ministry Director, at 654-0486 and we'll get you plugged in!
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
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• Sundays – “C2” High School Youth and Adults. 9:45 – 10:45 AM, Wayland Sanctuary.
“Generation Change” by Dave Ramsey. “The Gift of Giving” 11/2 & 11/16. “Royal Servants” presentation 11/9, Bethany Meaden.
“The Gift of Giving II” 11/16. “10 Basic Steps to Christian Maturity” by Bill Bright “The Drama Begins” 11/23 “Adam Through Abraham” 11/30
• Sundays – Prayer Time, 9:15 AM, Brett’s Office. All students welcome.
• Now until November 4th – Sleeping bag drive for Everett Gospel Mission. Sleeping bags can be left in Brett’s office or in the East foyer on Sunday.
• November 2nd – Capstone Band practice, 1-2:30 PM.
• November 2nd and 16th – ACTION Team training sessions. 7-8:30 PM, Hearth Room.
• November 8th – ACTION Team outreach event. Everett Gospel Mission. 4PM – 8PM.
• Capstone 1,3,5 Every 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesday. 7:30-9:00 PM. Games, Lattes, Sodas, Fellowship, Music, and a short message. 7:00 PM – prayer time, east room.
• November 18th : Tim Hawkins, Christian comedian. Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, at Camano Chapel. Fun for the whole family! Free event.
• Sunday School in CE 14/16 - Join Matt and Keith for breakfast at 9:45am.
• EYP, Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - Catch the van from town at QFC. Leave the parking lot at 5:40pm and return at 8pm. No regular EYP November 18th - Come see comedian Tim Hawkins, 6:30-8:30pm!
• Saturday, Nov. 1st – Everett Silvertips Hockey game. Cost: $14 per person. Leave at 4:15pm from the church, 4:30pm from Dollar Store parking lot. Bring money for dinner. Return at 10:15pm in town and 10:30pm at Chapel.
• The Penny Drive runs from November 2nd-December 7th: The Penny Drive assists families in the Stanwood/Camano area during the Christmas season. We use the money collected to purchase gifts and dinner, which are delivered to children/familes that might not otherwise have Christmas gifts. Start saving your pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars@ the more money we collect, the more families we can help!
• November 9th – Junior High Youth Service Sunday.
• EYP GEAR makes a great Christmas gift! See Matt for tees and hooded sweatshirts.
• Upcoming... the Junior High White Out retreat will be January 23-25th. Gift certificates are available in time for Christmas! More details to come.
• Can you help? We need van drivers!! Contact Lory if you can serve in this ministry.
Chapel 101 - Your Divine Design
The next five-week class within the Chapel 101 Series following the “Welcome Class”, is Your Divine Design. This ABF class runs from November 2nd-30th, 10 am, and is facilitated by Pastor Mich in Room 4/6. You are invited to come and learn how to discover, develop and deploy your God-given spiritual gift(s) as a follower of Jesus by using this informational DVD series taught by Chip Ingram.
MISSION'S OPPORTUNITY
Gary and Kimberly Payne (and their 3 daughters Jordan, Cypress and Isabelle) will be leaving for missions work in Jos, Nigeria to work at and attend the Hillcrest School in early January 2009. The missions committee is hosting a salad potluck “send off” for the Payne family on Sunday, Nov. 16th at 12:30pm in the East Room. Many have known the Payne family as friends, but all of us have been touched by them over the years in one ministry or another. Please join us (along with your favorite salad) as we come alongside this special family and hear of God’s calling on their lives, and send them off with our prayers and support. A love offering will be taken at this gathering on November 16th.
CHAPELITES (AGE 55+)
BIBLE STUDY/BRUNCH / 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month - come join us Thursday, November 6th & 20th, from 9-10:45 am in the East Room. Pastor Steve is teaching from Genesis, Chapters 1-11, “Journey From the Beginning”. Join us and bring a friend!
CARE MINISTRY
• Camano Chapel has a food bank (His Pantry) and Clothes Closet open on Monday, noon – 1:30pm.
• Requests for prayer can be made to Sandy (387-0830), Ellen (387-3272) or
Kelly_n_ellen@verizon.net, or the office.
COMMUNITY EVENT: HARVEST DINNER @ MOUNT VERNON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Mount Vernon Christian School is hosting its annual HARVEST DINNER on November 7th 5-8pm (Senior citizen early bird meal starts at 4:30pm.) in the school’ gym at 820 West Blackburn Road in Mount Vernon. Come and enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and support MVCS. Ticket cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children (K-6th grade) preschool students are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Questions? Please call the Mount Vernon Christian School office at 360-424-9157, or drop by MVCS at 820 West Blackburn Road in Mount Vernon.
