What's Happening
Presents for the Pantry. We are partnering with Middlebury Food Pantry again this Christmas season to help families in need. Beginning Sunday, November 15, there will be a tree in the foyer with ornaments listing items that are needed. Unwrapped gifts should be dropped off under the tree by December 9.

Advent Night of Prayer. Join us for a special night of prayer on Sunday, November 29, 6 pm, as we gather to welcome the Advent season with hearts full of hope and anticipation.

Congregational Meeting. Our congregational meal and meeting will be Sunday, November 22, following morning worship. The agenda and 2027 Proposed Ministry Funding Plan has been emailed and put into mailboxes and is also available on the church app. Lunch will be provided.

Men’s Breakfast. The next men’s breakfast will be on Saturday, December 5, 8 am. Sign up here and invite a friend. Beginning in 2027, the monthly men’s breakfasts will be moved to the second Saturday of every month.

Children’s Christmas Musical. During the Sunday morning worship service on December 6, our children’s department will present Straight Outta Bethlehem, a fun and moving retelling of the nativity story through the eyes of the Bethlehem Inn orphans. Bring the whole family to experience the joy, the music, and the true meaning of Christmas!

Family Christmas Night. Everyone is welcome for a fun evening of Christmas activities on Wednesday, December 9, 6—8 pm. We will be watching the movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, complete with fresh popcorn and a cookie-decorating station for all ages. To make the night even merrier, feel free to come dressed in your favorite Christmas pajamas! No need to register.

Senior Adult Christmas Lunch. Senior Adults, mark your calendars for Sunday, December 13, after morning worship. More details about the lunch and a sign up sheet will be coming soon.

Christmas Caroling. Help spread Christmas cheer and sign up here to go caroling on Wednesday, December 16! Meet at the church at 6 pm for hot cocoa and cookies. We will divide into groups to carol for approximately an hour. Music will be provided.

Attention All Snowbirds. If you are leaving the area for several weeks or months, please notify the church office so we can label your church mailbox accordingly.
Looking Ahead
THIS WEEK: NOVEMBER 15 - 21

Sunday:          
9:15 am        Sunday School
10:30 am      Worship Service
12:30 pm     Greeter Lunch
                           Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm       Young Adults
                           Sunshine Kitchen

Wednesday:

1:00 pm         Library Open
5:30 pm        Children's Christmas Musical Practice
                          Sanctuary
6:30 pm        Youth Small Group Night
6:30 pm        English Conversation Class
7:30 pm        Worship Team
    Sanctuary
Thursday:
6:00 am         Stephen Ministers
                           Sunshine Kitchen
6:30 pm         Congregational Oversight Board
                            Conference Room

Saturday:
9:00 am         Children's Christmas Musical
                           Practice/Sanctuary

Men’s Small Groups: Wednesdays
Women’s Small Groups: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays


LOOKING AHEAD: NOVEMBER 22 - 28
Sunday:  
9:15 am           Sunday School
10:30 am         Worship Service
12:00 pm         Congregational Meeting
                             & Meal in Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm          Young Adults
                            Sunshine Kitchen
Wednesday:
1:00 pm           Library Open

Thursday:
                         Thanksgiving Day
                         Office Closed
Community News
Northern Indiana MCC Comforter Bash: Thank you for making the 2026 Northern Indiana Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Comforter Bash a great success! We knotted a total of 470 comforters thanks to the help of 358 volunteers on Friday and Saturday. MCC is grateful for your part in providing warmth and hope to people around the world.

Enjoy the Goshen Community Chorale, directed by Katie O'Leary, on Sunday, November 8, 4 pm at College Mennonite Church with their fall concert, "Quilt Songs: Songs of Comfort." Free and open to the public.
Clinton Frame by the Numbers
November 8, 2026

Offering
Ministry Fund - $18,701.54
Capital Fund - $224.11
Brotherhood Fund - $35.93

Attendance   
Worship Service - 345
Sunday School - 209
Online Views - 89
App Views - 9