Free…. Smoke Detectors

for those living in Kankakee Starting January 5, 2016 the Kankakee Firefighters and members of the Red Cross will soon be visiting residents of Kankakee to offer them an opportunity to replace old battery operated smoke alarms with new Kidde i9010 smoke alarms including a 10 year sealed lithium battery. In order to receive smoke alarms, call the Kankakee Fire Department at (815) 936-3629 between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The receptionist will schedule the appointment for Sunday or Monday between 9:00 a.m. and 7: 00 p.m. You should also be aware that in order to receive the free smoke alarms you will be required to have them installed by the Kankakee Firefighters or members of the Red Cross at the time that they are delivered. The process of installing the smoke alarm should only take about 30 minutes. If you need additional assistance or have a question please contact us at (815) 933-0450.

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of JERRY BEAVERS who passed away November 22nd. (Arrangements pending at time of bulletin printing)

Sunday, December 6 Nursery & Early Childhood will be giving their special Christmas presentation. Next Sunday, Dec. 6. All two and three year olds will meet on the platform in the sanctuary at 8:50am to rehearse. Please have your Preschool and/or Kindergarten child in their Sunday School Class no later than 9am. Wanna Be Wednesday On Dec 2, Wanna Be will be making a craft to take to 70 residents of ManorCare Health Center, on Dec 9. These crafts will be handed out while the children carol to the residents. Wednesday, December 9 Children 1st-6th grade will be caroling at ManorCare Nursing Home. We will need parent drivers. Please call Pastor Debbie by December 7 if you are able to help. Giving to Others The “Giving Tree” is up in the children’s Commons area. Tags are on the tree with items that are needed at Manor Care for the resident’s Christmas. Please help your child learn more about giving to others by taking a tag, purchasing the item listed on the tag, and returning the item no later than Dec 20

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RECHARGE 2016—Winter Retreat For those attending RECHARGE, the $25 deposit is due Sunday, December 13. If you are going to Forge Flint, the $80 deposit is due by Christmas. Contact Pastor Brandon for more information.

Our next meeting will be: Thursday, December 3

10:30am, Room 104 Thank you for your prayerful support of this ministry and your willingness to be involved. Contact Ginny Burlend for more information.

Trip to Chicago Saturday, December 5

Meet at the METRO Office on 5000 N Road in Bourbonnais (aka St. George Road) at 8:45am. We will take the bus to University Park to catch the 9:57am Metra Train to Chicago for holiday shopping and sights. Return on the 5:00pm train. Train ticket is $7.00 each way.

Christmas House Walk

Thursday, December 17 Time to go see decorated Christmas homes, sing along to carols and just enjoy being together...So think about it, how about opening your home? Please contact Chardell Smallwood for more information.

Book Study

Wednesday Nights 6:45-7:30pm—Room 104

“Becoming a Woman of an extraordinary Faith” by Julie Clinton A weekly study, biblical, life-changing principles to encourage you to refuel your passion for God. Leader: Mary Schweigert

Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the church for Christmas. Special thanks to Rick & Laura Kruse for giving their leadership and Tim & Kristie Schultz for providing lunch for a great work crew.

Please remember to fill your Food Pantry bags and bring them to our December meeting. Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 8, 11:30 am. Contact Janet Cline or Joy Long for more details.

Be the JOY in a life of a child this Christmas by being part of Toys for Joy, and experience the satisfaction of giving to those in need. Please bring a toy to drop off in the barrel located at the South Commons, until December 12. .

Upcoming Schedule

TODAY -Sunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent

We will not have Sunday School

Worship Service at 10:30 am

Lighthouse café closed

Sunday, December 6 Nursery thru Early Childhood Christmas Presentation during the Worship Service at 10:30 am.

Sunday, December 13 Family Christmas Caroling and Mug and Muffin 4:15pm-Caroling Meet in North Commons 6:15pm-Mug & Muffin Wear Christmas sweater Bring your own mug Music by “Ali & Friends” Throw-Back Christmas Photo Shine Photo Booth Fun for ALL generations Sunday, December 27

No Sunday School

Worship Service at 10:30 am

Lighthouse Café closed Wednesdays, December 23 & 30

No evening services

Lighthouse Café closed Sunday, January 3

Generational Worship

No Sunday School

Worship Service at 10:30 am

Lighthouse Café closed

NEWS & NOTES

NEWS & NOTES

We are committed to:

Seeking the Heart of God

Sharing the Love of God

Strengthening the Family of God

Serving as the Hands of God

We are glad you are here!

Thank you for visiting Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene.

It is our most sincere desire you feel at home while

worshipping with us.

If you do not have a church you call home, we invite you to consider making our church your home.

Please complete a Communication Card located in the pew rack and

place it in the offering plate. We would like to become better

acquainted with you.

If you have a prayer request, please use the back of the

Communication Card. We will be praying confidentially for your request during the week.

Rev. Edward H. Heck Senior Pastor

1000 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

815-933-1000 Fax: 815-933-7388

www.k3naz.org

Find us on Facebook: Kankakee First Church of the

Nazarene

Church Office Schedule 8:30 am—4:30 pm, Monday—Friday

Welcome to NEWS & NOTES

NEWS & NOTES NEWS & NOTES

Children’s Ministries

Youth Ministries

Food Pantry Our next food distribution will be December 20th. Sign up today at the café counter. Café Over the holidays the café will be closed for several Wednesdays and Sundays. Days CLOSED: Wednesdays:Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. Sundays:Nov. 29, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3.

The NMI council would like to send personal Christmas cards to each of our missionaries/families this year. Please sign a family Christmas card for each of our five missionaries/families and place it in the Red Box on the Missionary Display in the foyer by Sunday December 6th so we can mail them in time for the holiday. Thank you Praying for the Persecuted Church around the World The Church of the Nazarene is asking that the month of November we give special attention to praying for the persecuted church around the world. Here is a prayer guide to use with your family or to help you pray for persecuted Christians throughout the month of November. Sundays—Pray for pastors of persecuted churches.

Mondays—Pray for church members who are persecuted.

Tuesdays—Pray for Christian children who may be persecuted for their faith.

Thursdays—Pray for those in your own country who help the persecuted.

Fridays—Pray for those persecuting Christians, that they may eventually come to Christ.

Saturdays—Pray for all persecuted Christians around the world.

“For, if one suffers, we all suffer” 1 Co. 12:26

The Locker Room Wednesdays, at 6:30 in room 304

Dare To Care Ministries

Women’s Ministries

Men’s Ministries

Lighthouse

Nazarene Missions

HANGING OF THE GREENS

Toys for Joys

Prime Time Ministries

Sympathy

You can listen to Sunday messages on our

church’s website.

Looking for announcements? Women’s Ministry’s Newsletter Children Ministries’ Newsletter

Church Bulletin?

Go to www.k3naz.org Resources

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6:15 pm:

* Mug & Muffin

* Throw Back Sweater Contest

*Special Entertainment by “Ali &

Friends”

*Throw Back Christmas Photo Contest

Wear a sweater...Bring a mug

Dec 20th

Life at K3NAZ

TODAY—Sunday, November 29

9:30am Prayer Time (Sanctuary) 10:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Spanish Worship Service (Jr. High Room)

11:30 am Men’s Huddle (Sanctuary) Monday, November 30

7:00 pm Volleyball Open Gym (FLC)

Tuesday, December 1

10:30am Dare to Care (104)

6:30pm Prayer Gathering (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, December 2

4:45pm Teen Bible Quiz Practice

5:30pm Lighthouse Café opens

6:30pm Kids “Wanna Be Wednesday”

Locker Room (Rm 304)

Women’s Book Study (Rm 104)

Deeper (Sanctuary)

Hispanic Ministries

Youth Ministries

Thursday, December 3

10:30am Dare to Care

Friday, December 4

6:00pm Club @mosphere

Saturday, December 5

8:45am Woman’s Chicago Trip (Meet at Metro office)

Sunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent

8:30am Prayer Time (Sanctuary) Lighthouse Café open 9:00am Sunday School (Classes for all ages)

10:30 am Generational Worship Service

Nursery and Early Childhood Presentation

Spanish Worship Service (Jr. High Room)

11:30 am Men’s Huddle (Sanctuary)

6:00 pm Youth Life Groups

Cancellation Information

Because of inclement weather or national emergency, First Church may have to cancel a service or close the building down. If this hap-pens on a Sunday or Wednesday evening, there are many ways for you to find out. Check our website: www.k3naz.org

You will be receiving a phone call from the Church office

- It is our desire that everyone should be notified by 7:30 am on a Sun-day - If this action is necessary for a regular week day, the guide will be that if in town schools are closed, First Church is also closed.