**Please note that there will be no Wednesday Night activities this week. 

Enjoy Thanksgiving with your family.**

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Come to the Children’s Ministry Volunteer Lounge!

We want to thank you for all your hard work in serving in the Children's Ministry. Join us for a breakfast treat and get in the holiday spirit!

When:  Sunday, November 27 for Odd month schedule in Pre-K and Elementary.

Sunday, December 4 for Even month schedule in Pre-K and Elementary.
Nursery and Wednesday night volunteers can attend either Sunday.
9:00-9:20AM or 10:30-11:00AM
Where: Room 103
**Bring invitation with you when you attend.

WINGS (Widows’ Ministry) Christmas Dinner and Lights

'Tis the season to remember the birth of the Christ-child, our Savior and Lord. Widows and singles over 55, come and enjoy a dinner of festive finger foods and Christmas lights/music on Saturday December 3 from 4:30 to 9:00 PM. Gather at KCC  by 4:30 and then ride the church bus to Sandy Chesser's condo for a buffet dinner. After eating, we'll travel to three Christmas displays portraying the birth of Christ, colorful lights, and music. Sign up today!

Wonder Retreat

Wonder is a high school event coming up on December 2-4 at Lake Aurora Christian Camp. This will be a fantastic event with great speakers and worship that is sure to uplift your student’s faith. If your student is in high school and is interested in attending, please contact James Riggs or go to Lake Aurora's website to sign up.  

Journey to Bethlehem

Poinciana Christian Church will be hosting their eleventh annual Journey to Bethlehem, A Drive-Thru Christmas Story on December 2, 3, and 4 from 6-8:30PM.  This is a free event, no reservations required, so please make plans to support our sister church and bring your family and friends out for a night to enjoy the lights and scenes of the true Christmas story.

Circle of Faith

Next month’s meeting will be held at the home of Nancy Willingham on Tuesday, December 6 at 6PM for a Christmas Dinner.  Circle of Faith is a woman’s group that meets together to encourage one another in their faith and walk with the Lord.  Please bring a dozen home-baked cookies for the young men at Grace Landing.  RSVP to Nancy if you plan to attend.  You may reach her at 407.892.3376.

Divorce and the Holidays Seminar

The seminar features practical suggestions and encouragement through video interviews with counselors, experts in divorce-related care, and other people who have experienced the holidays after a separation or divorce. It will be held Thursday December 8, 6-8 pm at Poinciana Christian Church, 3181 Pleasant Hill Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746. There is no cost for this event. Child care is provided with registration. There will be a holiday meeting for children (5-12) while the adults are in the Surviving the Holidays event. 

Festival of Lights Parade

The City of Kissimmee will be hosting the Annual Festival of Lights Parade. The parade will take place on Saturday, December 10 at 7:15PM.  A tree lighting ceremony will take place on Monument Avenue following the parade and Santa Claus will be available for pictures from 4-6:30PM.  The parade theme is 'Hometown Holiday' and our church will have a float showcased in the parade, please come out to support the church and our community!

Christmas Poinsettias

If you’d like to purchase a Christmas Poinsettia in honor of or in memory of a loved one, you can fill out the poinsettia request form and pay on our church website.  If you'd like to pay with a check please fill out the poinsettia envelope at the Connect Counter and make payable to Kissimmee Christian Church, and put “poinsettia” in the memo section of the check.  Place completed envelope, with money, in the drop box.  The last day to order is Sun., Dec. 11.

Young at Heart Christmas Brunch

All Young at Heart adults (55+) are invited to a “Christmas Brunch” to celebrate the Christmas season together on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 10:30 am. It will be a great time to fellowship and enjoy delicious food.  Please bring your favorite side dish to share. Please sign up for this great get-together at the Connect counter.

Night of Noel

Join us at Johnson University Florida on December 9 at 7PM for an evening featuring anthems, carols and the spoken word which celebrate the message of Christmas.  Concert includes a time of fellowship and delicious holiday desserts.  Under the direction of Mr. Dirk Donahue, with Accompanist, Dr. Ruth Reyes; and the Johnson University Florida Community Choir & Choral Society.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.  $15 per person or $25 for two.

Dinner Theater

The Dinner Theater is back!  Our drama team, the AOF Troop, is proud to present “Not a creature was stirring, not even a moose.”  Has the Yuletide tied you up in knots?  Are you missing the Christmas spirit?  You may just find the St. Nick knack in places you would never expect...Join us for a night of light-hearted Christmas fun!

Three performance dates:

Friday, Dec. 9—Dinner 6PM, Showtime 7PM.  Dessert served at intermission.  Tickets are $10 each.

Saturday, Dec. 10—Dinner 6PM, Showtime 7PM.  Dessert served at intermission.  Tickets are $10 each.

Sunday, Dec. 11—Showtime 5:30PM.  Dessert served at intermission.  Tickets are $5 each.

Tickets can be purchased on Sundays near the Café.

Connect with Jim Book

Where: Jim Book’s Office

When: Wednesday, November 9 and December 14 at 6:30PM

Who: Anyone who is ready to become a part of this great church family

*Please advise us if you are planning to attend by marking a guest card or emailing us at staff@kissimmeechristianchurch.org.

Kid’s Choir—Christmas in Reverse

Please join the Kids Choir on Sunday, December 18 at 5:30pm for a special presentation of "Christmas in Reverse.”

Bob Miller Memorial Golf Classic

Join us for the Bob Miller Memorial Golf Classic, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, to support Lake Aurora Christian Camp.  We will have three 4 person teams in the scramble.  Golfers will play Oakwood Golf Course in Lake Wales, FL followed by a delicious meal at the Lake Aurora Dining Hall. Event registration information and sign up is located at the Connect Counter.  This is a fun way to support the camp that many of our kids attend each summer. Deadline to register is Dec. 31, 2016.

Super Start

SuperStart is being held at the Lifebridge Church on January 27 and 28. This is a high energy event that brings the message of Christ to 4th & 5th grade students through skits, worship and the Word.  Students who plan to attend must let Jenn Mehlenbacher know by Wednesday, January 4th. The cost of the event is $65. Please pay by cash or check to Kissimmee Christian Church, no Paypal for this event will be available. Money is due any time before the event. We will meet at the church on Friday, January 27th at 4:00. We will be staying at the church on Friday night.

Celebrate Recovery

You're invited to come share God's healing power each Friday night at 6:30.  You will find you are welcomed by others who come each week to work through their own hurts, habits and hang-ups.  And we are happy to say that we now have a place for children, ages 3 years through 5th grade.  So what's holding you back?  Come and give it a try.  

Tech Volunteers Needed

The tech team is in need of folks to run lighting and video cameras during our morning services.  These require minimal skill but have a big impact on our church!  The many volunteers behind the scenes make the Kissimmee Christian we love.  You can do this! Stop by the tech booth in the balcony to volunteer or email Dean Parker at praisebass1983@gmail.com.

Women at Rest Ministry

Women At Rest Ministry invites women from all walks of life to come learn how to trust God in the midst of their circumstances as we minister to each other, learn who our Father is and how much He loves us so we can learn to trust Him more deeply, no matter what we're facing. Our circumstances change but Gods love and faithfulness are constant. Our time together will be spent:

· Learning how to have a more intimate relationship with God

· Praying over one another

· Ministering to women who are hurting

· Encouraging and supporting each other with the truth of God's Word

· Learning how to grow deeper in their relationship with our King

· Learning how to battle more effectively through prayer

· Learning how to become empowered by His grace and rest

Join us on Sundays at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Heather Tabers, heathertabers@yahoo.com or Shannon Hartley.

 

TOPS -Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Are you ready to stop dieting and start making real changes? TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support, and accountability you need to be successful. T.O.P.S. focuses on making small, steady lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. Members learn to eat better, move more, and stay motivated through engaged educational programs that our experts prepare and that our volunteers present at weekly meetings. Our members focus on improvement not perfection. Together we recognize and celebrate our member’s victories, big & small. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 PM to 5:55 PM, program from 6:00 PM to 6:40 PM. For more information on how T.O.P.S. can help you, join us every Wednesday.

        

Celebration place—for kids

Want to attend Celebrate Recovery, but not sure what to do with the kids?
Kissimmee Christian Church is happy to announce the start of Celebration Place for kids 5K through 5th grade and Mini Celebration Place for 3 and 4 year olds. Celebration Place helps inspire kids with hope and joy through fun and fellowship as they learn to rely on Jesus. Please come early enough so you will have time to get your child checked in safely before going upstairs for Celebrate Recovery's Worship time, which begins at 6:30.

El Boletín Informativo de la Iglesia

                        

Cena en el Teatro

¡La Cena en el Teatro ha regresado!  Nuestro equipo de drama, el AOF Troop,  se enorgullece de presentar “Not a Creature was Stirring, not Even a Moose.”  ¿Estás perdiendo el espíritu de navidad? Acompáñanos para una noche de navidad alegre.

Días de las tres presentaciones:

Viernes, 9 de Diciembre. Cena a las 6:00 pm, Programa a las 7:00 pm.  Postre será servido durante el intermedio. El costo de las entradas es de $10.00 por persona.

Sábado, 10 de Diciembre. Cena a las 6:00 pm, Programa a las 7:00 pm.  Postre será servido durante el intermedio. El costo de las entradas es de $10.00 por persona.

Domingo, 11 de Diciembre. Programa a las 5:30 pm. Postre será servido durante el intermedio. El costo de las entradas es de $5.00 por persona.

Las entradas pueden comprarse el Domingo cerca del área del Café.

Clases de Canto y Crecimiento

Las Clases de Canto y Crecimiento se llevan a cabo con un estilo de música y movimiento familiar para niños de 6 meses hasta 5 años de edad y sus familiares. A través de juegos y música aprenderán sobre el amor de Dios. Las clases comenzarán el 1 de Noviembre a las 11:00 am. El pago es de $ 45.00 por el primer niño y de $ 30.00 por cada hermano. Para registrarse por favor llamar al (407)232-1567 o visitar el  Facebook.com/SingnSproutwithLeslie .

¿Estás listo para las celebraciones navideñas? El Ministerio de Estudiantes Rock nuevamente va a oficiar la Cena de Gracias Anual para los jóvenes de corazón (toda persona de 55+). El Martes 15 de Noviembre a las 5:00 pm. Es una gran noche para compartir y una cena exquisita para sentarse, relajarse y permitir que los estudiantes y los voluntarios le sirvan. Favor de registrarse en la Mesa de Conecciones.

No Te Pierdas Las Bendiciones De Servir

A veces, en nuestro fervor bíblico para enfatizar que la salvación no es por obras, no somos capaces de apreciar plenamente que hemos sido salvados para hacer buenas obras (Efesios 2:10). De hecho, Dios te ha colocado en tu iglesia con el fin de que tú puedas ser edificado, de modo que puedas trabajar y servirle. Si nos permitimos seguir siendo sedentarios esto significa que estamos descuidando el mismo propósito de Dios para nuestra salvación y de otros. Al servir, sigues y te comportas como Jesús y con eso también lo glorificamos. Si usted está interesado en servir como líder de una célula, coordinador de voluntarios, equipo de bienvenido o en cualquier capacidad, por favor, marque el lado reverso de la tarjeta de asistencia y díganos en que área de servicio le gustaría participar o contáctese con Pastor Tom Martínez al 407.556.5016 o Tom.Martinez@kissimmeechristianchurch.org.

Mujeres en Quietud

Mujeres en Quietud invita a mujeres de todas las caminatas de vida a aprender a confiar en Dios en medio de sus circunstancias mientras nos ministramos las unas a las otras aprender quién es nuestro Padre y cuánto nos ama así podemos aprender a confiar en Él más profundamente, no importa lo que estemos enfrentando. Nuestras circunstancias cambian, pero el amor de Dios y su fidelidad son constantes. Durante nuestro tiempo juntas:

·        Oraremos las unas por las otras 

·        Aprenderemos a tener una relación más íntima con Dios

·        Ministraremos a mujeres que están sufriendo

·        Animaremos y apoyaremos nos las unas a las otras con la verdad de la Palabra de Dios

·        Aprenderemos a cultivar una relación más profundo con nuestro Señor

·        Aprenderemos a combatir más efectivamente a través de la oración

·        Aprenderemos cómo llegar a ser fortalecidas con Su gracia y quietud

Únase a nosotros los domingos a las 5:30, en Salón de Compañerismo. Para más información comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia.

T.O.P.S.

¿Están listos para dejar de hacer dieta y comenzar a hacer verdaderos cambios? T.O.P.S. le puede ayudar a lograr sus objetivos de pérdida de peso proveyéndole las herramientas, información y apoyo necesitado para alcanzar éxito. T.O.P.S. se centra en hacer cambios de estilo de vida pequeños y constantes, étos proporcionan salud y pérdida de peso duradera. Miembros aprenden a comer mejor, moverse más y mantenerse motivados a través de los programas educativos que preparan nuestros expertos y que nuestros voluntarios presentan en reuniones semanales. Nuestros miembros no buscan perfección sino mejorar con hábitos saludables. Juntos reconocemos y celebramos las victorias de nuestros miembros, grandes y pequeñas. De 5:30 pm a 5:55 pm comenzaremos a pesarnos en la balanza y el programa dura de 6:00 pm a 6:40 pm. Para más información sobre cómo T.O.P.S. le puede ayudar, acompáñenos los miércoles.

Celebramos la Recuperación

Celebramos la Recuperación es un ministerio de recuperación que aplica los 8 Principios de Recuperación bíblicos (basado en las Bienaventuranzas) con el objetivo de dejar que Dios trabaje a través de nosotros con su poder curativo. Esto permite que la gente sea “cambiada” espiritualmente trabajando a través de principios bíblicos sanos. Celebramos la Recuperación está abierto a cualquier persona que experimenta dolor, quebrantamiento y necesita apoyo y ánimo. Celebramos la Recuperación celebrar puede encontrar libertad de heridas, hábitos y complejos. Esta libertad crea paz, serenidad, alegría y más importantemente, una relación personal más fuerte con Dios y otros. ¿Dónde se puede encontrar curación de heridas, hábitos y complejos? En Celebramos la Recuperación los viernes a las 6:30 pm en la salón 206.