Chapel by the Sea is offering various events and activities in November and December, including a ski retreat for youth in February, Sunday school, Advent devotions, and two Christmas services. They are also seeking donations for the youth group ski trip by December 13th and memorial poinsettias by December 7th. Several weddings and a familiar face in the newspaper were also announced.

1. Welcome to Chapel by the Sea

2. There was plenty of room at God’s Table For Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Day

4. We now offer Sunday School for all ages at 9 am

5. The Youth are headed to Montreat – our conference center in North Carolina – for a ski retreat in February!

6. Our estimated cost for the youth group to go to Montreat is $7,500 So far we’ve raised $1,800 We still need your help!

7. Help us with our Ski Retreat! You can sponsor a youth. $283 provides full sponsorship. (Or you can give a partial sponsorship in any amount) We MUST have all funds in hand by December 13th

8. Have you ordered your 2010 Chapel Calendar? Each calendar has church photos and lists special church events for 2010. Order one today in Silver Hall for $10

9. Today is the start of Advent! Advent Devotions are now Available in the Narthex and Silver Hall

10. Did you see a familiar face in the newspapers this week? Our own Dorothy Rodwell was in the New Press, November 19 th , in an article about useful plants

11. Congratulations to Beth and Carl. The Gaffins were married on Lover’s Key Friday, November 20 th , by our pastor. Beth and Carl attend Chapel by the Sea

12. Congratulations to Matt and Melissa. The Briedes were married yesterday, November 28 th at the Pink Shell, by our pastor.

13. Melissa is the granddaughter of Joan and Phil Byers of Chapel by the Sea.

14. We will have a Poinsettia Tree in the Sanctuary this Christmas. Thanks to a special donor, we have the wire stand to make this possible. Now, we need your memorial poinsettias to fill the space. Poinsettias must be purchased through the church office before Dec 7 th at a cost of $10.00.

15. Beginning December 6 th TWO SERVICES!!! 8:00 am and 10:00 am

16. Did you know you can make a contribution to Chapel by the Sea directly from your IRA?

17. The gift from your IRA must be made on or before December 31, 2009. Donors age 70 1/2 and older are eligible. Your IRA administrator must send the check directly to the Chapel by the Sea to qualify

18. The Salvation Army will be packing 5,000 Christmas Dinner food bags on December 9th from 8 am to 2 pm. Volunteers are needed. Contact Carl or Donna Matheny Through the church office.

19. Come enjoy Tai Chi, an ancient relaxing way to exercise and strengthen your muscles. Classes are on Mondays & Thursdays, beginning December 3, from 9am-10am in Silver Hall $3 donations are appreciated.