Living Faith Weekly News (Week of November 8, 2026)
Sunday's Harvest Worship and Meal
On Sunday, November 8th, Living Faith joined with the PUCC to offer thanks and celebrate the harvest for 2026. The Presbyterian Women led worship which centered around the November Thank Offering the group collects for mission projects throughout the United States and Kenya. Pastor Paige Quanbeck presided over Holy Communion during the service.
Thank you to those who helped with the harvest worship service: Rachel Cunningham, Audrey Scholten, Amy Riccio-Beveridge, Pixie Balt, Jodie Gieser, Karen Adix, Pastor Paige Quanbeck, Kay Michaelson, Mike Cunningham, Brian Michaelson and Yvonne Law.
After the service, all were welcomed into the Fellowship Hall to enjoy the harvest meal prepared and served by the Presbyterian Women. Diners enjoyed a sneak peek into a traditional Thanksgiving meal! Thank you to all who helped with preparations and serving the meal including those who set up the Fellowship Hall for the meal as well as those who prepared it, served it and helped with clean up. Special thanks to Karen Peters and Bobbi Bendickson who made the turkey and planned the rest of the meal!
Next Sunday, November 15th
Sunday will be the final Sunday after Pentecost and Living Faith will worship at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the Presbyterian United Church of Christ (858 7th Ave. SE) in Le Mars and we welcome all with Pastor Paige Quanbeck leading us in worship! Pixie Balt will accompany us and Mark Catton will read scripture and assist with Holy Communion. John and Peg McAllister will prepare the elements for Communion, Angela Catton will live stream our service and Tim Kass will serve as usher.
During worship, Living Faith will express their appreciation to Pastor Paige for all she does for us!
After Bible Study, all are welcome to the Fellowship Hour in the Fellowship Hall with our PUCC friends!
November Mission Project!
Living Faith is collecting boxed cereal during the month of November and on the 29th, we will line them all up and knock out hunger for the Le Mars Backpack Program! We have secured 2 $250 Thrivent grants to purchase cereal for this cause! Bring in your boxes and we will work towards the 365 box goal set by the Church Council!
Living Faith's Church Council will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10th, at 6:00 PM in Room 105. They will also meet after worship on November 22nd to plan for the 2027 budget.
Pastor Paige, Angela Catton, and Kay Michaelson will meet with members of the PUCC on Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 PM to coordinate calendars for the upcoming months.
Students in grades 6 - 8 will meet on Wednesday, November 11th, at 7:00 PM in Room 105. Their focus this week will be on Justice and Peace.
Last Wednesday, students had the opportunity to hear from some of our Church Council members as they fielded questions from the students about their faith life and baptism.
Salus Concert - Sunday, November 15
Packing Snacks for the Backpack Program
Living Faith will pack snacks at Nohava's (209 2nd St. SW)) on Monday, November 16 at 4:30 PM. Wear your Living Faith gear and come on out to help this ministry in our community! With a sizable group, the task will take less than a half hour!
Turkey Pulling at Rejoice! on Saturday, November 21!
Sign up on the sheet on the Living Faith table if you can come for any or all of the time period from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Rejoice! on the 21st. Living Faith has a history of helping with the preparations for this Thanksgiving Day community meal hosted by Rejoice!
Tour of Steeples - Saturday, December 6
If you would like to attend the Tour of Steeples in Sioux City on December 6, please sign up on the sheet on the Living Faith table in the narthex. We will leave the PUCC parking lot at 9:30 AM.
Thankful for You!
The Living Faith table in the narthex has a basket of tags for you to pick up and "tag" someone you are thankful for this Thanksgiving season!
Soon poinsettias will be ordered for Christmas. If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor or memory of someone, please see the sign up sheet on the PUCC table in the narthex. Poinsettias are $11 each and the money can be dropped off to Amy in the PUCC church office or you can leave it in a marked envelope in Amy's mail slot - the top right slot in the mailbox bank by the office door. After our Christmas Eve service, if you would like to take yours home, you are welcome to do so.
Interested?
Would you like to be in a pop up Christmas Choir for our Christmas Eve service? We are in need of singers and also a volunteer to lead the choir and choose music for us. Let Kay Michaelson know if you are interested in singing in or leading a pop up choir!
Tuesday, November 10 - 6:00 PM - Church Council Meeting - Room 105
Wednesday, November 11 - 6:00 PM - Calendar Coordinating Meeting - Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, November 11 - 7:00 PM - Confirmation Class - Room 105
Sunday, November 15 - 9:30 AM - Bible Study - Room 105
Sunday, November 15 - 10:30 AM - Fellowship with PUCC - Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 15 - 11:00 AM - Worship - PUCC Sanctuary
Monday, November 16 - 4:30 PM - Snack Packing - Nohava's
Please pray for:
Mark Juhl
Kay Allen
Trish Underberg
Sue Moller and Family
Jolene Odens and Family
The Family of Craig Wulf
The Family of Harold Parker
Sherry Jo Wittkop and family
Kathy Deery
Dennis Renes
Rod Hallberg
Jenna
Randy Stream
Paula
Ali
Marilynn
Pastor Paige
Living Faith
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