Calendar of Events for This Week

Monday
- Knitting & Crochet ministry, 2 PM

Tuesday
- Men's Bible Study/Ellijay, 9 AM, Mike's Restaurant
- Ladies Bible Study, 12:15 

Wednesday
- Food Pantry, 8 AM-1 PM
- Choir rehearsal, 5:30 PM 

Thursday
- Quilters, 10 AM
- Co-ed Bible Study, 2 PM
- Calendar meeting, 4:30 PM


ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Installation of Pastor Paula
Please join us on Sunday, November 15, at the 10:45 a.m. service for the installation of Pastor Paula. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion together as a congregation!

Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026, as we gather in gratitude and fellowship! We will have one worship service at 10:00 AM, followed by a Thanksgiving Dinner in Founder’s Hall. The church will provide turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, and rolls. We ask that members of the congregation bring their favorite vegetable dishes, casseroles, salads, or desserts to share.

Church Office Closed Thanksgiving Week The church will be closed Tuesday through Friday, November 23rd-27th. The office will be open on Monday, November 30th. If you have a pastoral need while the office is closed, please call Pastor Paula directly at 865-719-1292

Looking Ahead to December
-- We will decorate for Advent on Saturday, November 28th at 10 AM
-- Luther Singers Christmas Cantata, Sunday December 13th, during combined worship at 10 AM

Prayer List Updates
If you have requested that you or someone else be added to our prayer list, please contact the church office monthly to let us know if the name should remain on the list. Please continue to keep us updated as prayer needs change.

A Quick Reminder
As you wrap up your meeting or activity in the church, please take a moment to make sure the lights are turned off and the doors are securely locked as you leave. Thank you for helping us care for our church home!

Pastor Paula’s Office Hours & Contact information
Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – After Choir Practice
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: Day Off
— If you have an emergency, please call. Saturday: Working from Home

Pastor Paula wants everyone to know that she is available when needed. Please feel free to reach out to her outside of regular office hours for pastoral needs or emergencies. Phone: 865-719-1292
Email: Pastor.elca.ellijay@gmail.com