The elders are recommending Recapturing the Glory of Christ by Albert Mohler. It is a 25-day devotion that mines the depths of the Advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to His people. Available online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and on Kindle.

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship Friday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Jackson's house, 103 Oak Hill Circle, Rootstown, OH 44272. Come Hungry!! We will have a White Elephant Gift Exchange. If you wish to participate, please bring a gift.

Ladies (seniors high school and older) mark your calendars for March 14-15, 2025, for our next Ladies Retreat in the heart of the Ohio's Amish Country. Join us for this sweet time of fellowship and teaching. Our speaker this year is Stacie Patton and the topic is Abide - John 15. The cost this year is $80. This includes a double occupancy room, Friday evening meal, and on Saturday morning a continental breakfast. Register Now! Invite-A-Friend or two. Deadline to register is February 2, 2025, and payment is due by Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Sign-up sheet is located at the Sign-Up-Center. For more information and registration visit the church website or the Church Center app.

The Jr Church kids and additional teens continue to practice their Christmas play Sunday during Jr Church time. Below are important dates and times to take note of and be sure to put on your family calendar.

Sunday - November 17 - Practice during Jr. Church time.

Sunday - November 24 - Practice during Jr. Church time.

Sunday - December 1 - 10:30 AM Speaking parts. All others after congregation worship. A Teen helper will lead them out to join the rest. Costumes and props will be assigned including non-speaking pageantry parts.

Saturday - December 7 - Noon to 2:00 PM - Dress rehearsal in the Worship Center for all speaking parts. Lunch provided.

Sunday - December 8 - 10:30 AM Speaking parts. All other after congregational worship.

Saturday - December 14 - 11:00 AM to 2 00 PM. - Dress rehearsal in the Worship Center - Pizza Party Lunch!

Sunday - December 10 - Final run through beginning at 10:30 AM for all.

Sunday - December 15 - Be at the church by 5:30 Pm - It's Showtime!

Questions or Concerns: Contact Kathi Pritt 330-554-7332 (call or text).

GCOR is looking for one person to volunteer to help with communion. Set-up for communion is once a month on Saturday mornings and clean up on Sunday after worship. If you would like more information or are interested in serving, contact Marty Heinzman (330-325-1554).

Children's Ministries is looking to fill a new Sunday School class, ages 3-4. We are in need of three teachers and two helpers to share in a rotation for this class. We are also in need of teachers and helpers for this same age group during church hour. Please contact Katti Simkanin at ksimkanin@gmail.com or 330-328-7967 with any questions or interest.

GCOR is looking for volunteers to serve in the nursery. If you are a member of GCOR and are interested in serving, contact Carly Ferrell or the office to get a Children's Nursery/Ministry Volunteer Application. All members seeking to serve in children ministries must complete and pass a background check.

This app is available for your mobile device. It will allow you to sign up for an event, give financially, search the church online directory, and view the the church calendar. For more information, https://home.planningcenteronline.com/