Week of November 20
Here’s what SOMA’s up to:
WORSHIP GATHERING
November 26th: Worship Gathering, Communion, and Fellowship Meal
We will meet at our regular time of 11:15am at The Well (1401 6th Ave) to share conversation, pray and sing together. Pastor Marc will be preaching on “Christ the King” and we will share in communion together. After the service, we will have a light fellowship meal.
GIVING UPDATE
2017 SOMA Budgeted Giving Update
General giving in September: $4,964
Budgeted monthly giving: $4,500
Difference: +$464
General giving year-to-date: $46,126
Budgeted giving year-to-date: $40,500
Difference: +$5,626
THIS WEEK
Community Group – Mondays
This community group is for both college students and community members. It will meet on Mondays @ 9:00am at The Well until December 4th. Contact Dave at daveslebodnik@gmail.com if you are interested.
Farmers’ Market – Monday, November 20th
Last Farmer’s Market today! 3:30-6:30pm in Municipal Parking Lot, Corner of 8th Avenue & 12th Street.
Men’s Night – Monday, November 20th
Every Monday @ 6:30pm at The Well will be a Men’s Night for guys to meet, hang out, and encourage each other. All men are welcome!
Zumba Class – Wednesday, November 22nd
A 6-week Zumba fitness class on Wednesdays at 7pm at The Well (last class is November 22nd). The class is free, open to everyone, and will be taught by Deb Griffith. See the flier for more details.
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 23rd
Thanksgiving Dinner
Anyone who may need help purchasing Thanksgiving dinner can call Pastor Marc at 724.774.6398 ext 104 or reply to this email.
Drop In Hours – Friday, November 24th
Join in our Friday open hours at The Well! Everyone is welcome to come use the space from 10am – 4pm. Free coffee, lunch, and wi-fi.
Recovery Community Group – Fridays
This community group is for anyone struggling in some kind of addiction and looking for Christian community support. It will meet on Fridays @ 12:30pm at The Well.
Small Business Saturday – Saturday, November 25th
Support local businesses around Beaver Falls as you enjoy the sales and get your holiday shopping off to a great start.
Beaver Falls Lighted Christmas Parade – Saturday, November 25th
The annual holiday parade will kick off the holiday season with marching bands, floats, Santa, and more. Along 7th Ave starting at 6pm.
UPCOMING
Mission Partnership Classes
This is your opportunity to learn more about Soma’s mission and sign on to partner with us as we take the next step in our community life together. There will be two Soma Mission Partnership classes offered: Saturday, January 27 and Saturday, February 3, both from 10 AM to 3 PM. Please choose one date or the other to attend.
Christmas Day Community Dinner with BFCA
For the past 24 years, the Beaver Falls Christian Assembly Church has hosted a community dinner on Christmas Day, serving as many as 1,200 people during the day! The dinner takes place from 11:30am-3pm at the Beaver Falls High School.
Volunteer and Donation Information: Items needed for donation:
hygiene products and new scarves, socks, gloves, and hats (only), and monetary
donations. To volunteer or donate, contact CARE Outreach Ministry at 724-846-3751.
Christmas Eve with Ashes to Life
We’ll be joining our friends at Ashes to Life Ministries again this year for a Christmas Eve gathering. We’ll meet @ 7pm at their place: 831 4th Ave in Beaver Falls.
GET INVOLVED
Community Groups
Groups meet at various times to study scripture, be together, eat together, and serve together. Sign up for a group on the visitor card or by replying to this email.
College Student Groups: Groups started this week and will continue until December 4. Mondays at 9am (open to both students and non-students) & 6pm and Wednesdays at 8am. Get in touch with Dave daveslebodnik@gmail.com to sign up for a time that fits your schedule.
Rides for Tyler and Maci
The Pattersons are looking for help with getting transportation to and from appointments. They recently moved to College Hill. We are looking to put together a team of people who are available to provide a ride once per month. If you are able, get in touch with Dave Slebodnik (724-875-7286).
Office Flooring
Young Life is looking for some help with laying the flooring in the office they use at The Well. If you are available to help out, get in touch with Dave at daveslebodnik@gmail.com.
UPDATES
Lan Vwa Update
Check out the October and November Newsletter from Lan Vwa, our international missions partner.
SUNDAY RESOURCES
Recordings
We are recording our Sunday messages once again! You can listen to them here. That same link can also be found at the bottom of our website.
COMMUNITY CONCERNS
If you’ve got something to share with SOMA’s community by way of prayer request or a call for help from the body, let me know and I’ll put those here.
Michael Preslac
Michael asks that we pray for him to find a job. He has skills in painting and flat roofs.
Baby Kovacs
Brie and Attila welcomed baby girl Amelia Marie into the world today! Join with them in thanking God for his blessings and praying for them as they add a new little one to their family.
GIVING ONLINE
You can contribute financially toward SOMA’s mission, either one-time or regularly, by clicking here. The same link can also be found at the bottom of our webpage @ www.thesomagathering.org.