Christmas Unwrapped is Sunday Dec. 7th 4-7pm

Christmas Unwrapped is Sunday Dec. 7th 4-7pm and we could use a few helping hands:

We’ll need helpers for clean up especially starting at 7pm. There will be plenty of areas to help clean up in with the food and the different stations around the building. We may also need some help leading some games in the game room (kid friendly games etc) from 5-7pm as well if anyone would be interested in that.

Dareleen Morehead is leading the craft room team- if anyone is interested in helping her out, they can email her at rickdar@comcast.net
Kim Dick is leading the cookie decorating team – if anyone is interested in helping her out, they can email her at kim@calvarysc.org
Kendra Gettig is leading the Christmas Café beverage and card decorating area- if anyone is interested in helping her out, they can email her at kendragettig@yahoo.com
Marjory Price is leading our wonderful food team- if anyone is interested in helping her out, they can email her at Marjory.price@gmail.com

If anyone is interested in helping out with set up or clean up they can email me- Courtney – cwhetzel@psu.edu

Arts/Social Justice Opportunities

Ten Thousand Villages sale December 1-5 in 410 Boucke Building: Ten Thousand Villages work with over 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to bring you fair trade jewelry, home decor, gifts and more. As one of the world's oldest and largest fair trade organizations, they build long-term relationships with artisans that are based on mutual understanding and respect. Fair trade enables artisans to earn a fair wage and provides the opportunity for a better quality of life. A traveling sale for Ten Thousand Villages that will be on campus December 1-5 in 410 Boucke Building from 10:00AM-5:00PM each day. Check out the website below if you are not familiar with this retailer of gorgeous hand-crafted, fair-trade goods from around the world. Great place to do some shopping for Christmas!!

http://www.tenthousandvillages.com

BAD CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY!!

With a Holiday Beverage & Dessert bar...and ridiculous games!! That's right friends, this is our 3rd Annual "Bad Christmas Sweater Party"!! If you missed it last year, have no fear, it's back and it's worse than ever! Sport your Christmas worst and get down with us!!

When: Friday, December 5th @ 7pm

Where: Drew, Esli and Tim’s place...229 Canterbury Drive, State College, PA 16803

Who: "Your Bad Self!" And a "Bad Sweater"...it doesn't have to be Christmas themed, it just has to be baad!

What to bring: Last Names A-M....bring a holiday beverage to share (hot chocolate, apple cider, etc.)! Last Names N-Z....bring cookies or other desserts!

RSVP: to Katy Stu (k_stubanas@yahoo.com) by Thursday, December 4th!!
There will be awards given to the top 3 "Bad" Christmas Sweaters, and YOU will be the judges!! There will also be an "Over-All Badest" award for the most hideous outfit, so wear you're nasty flare :) All are welcome, please feel free to invite your friends!

Can’t wait!
-lo-

Prayer Retreat this Saturday, Nov. 15th!!

ThirdPlace Prayer Retreat this Saturday, November 15th at 8:30am-12:30pm at Harvest Fields:

The Theme is: the connection with Sabbath rest, busyness, and going all out for God

With guest facilitators Dan and Lynn Nold, the prayer retreat will be a unified time of corporate prayer and worship combined with solitude and time for reflection and connecting with God! A time to connect with God, with others, be encouraged and unified, and pray on the behalf of others!

The schedule for the day is as follows:

* 8:30am-9:30am: Corporate prayer/worship.
* 9:30am-11:00am: Personal connection time with God. Solitude and Reflection.
*11:00am-11:30am: Prayer focus on Sabbath rest, busyness, and going all out for God.
* 11:30am-12:30pm: Group sharing/encouragement, along with corporate worship and prayer.

Don’t miss this opportunity, it’s a great way to connect with God and others!
Breakfast, coffee, and tea will be provided :)

Please RSVP to Lois at lois@calvarysc.org.

Prayer Retreat this Saturday, Nov. 15th!!

ThirdPlace Prayer Retreat this Saturday, November 15th at 8:30am-12:30pm at Harvest Fields:

With guest facilitators Dan and Lynn Nold, the prayer retreat will be a unified time of corporate prayer and worship combined with solitude and time for reflection and connecting with God!

We'll join together in prayer that morning in the Log Room at Harvest Fields for a time of worship and corporate prayer from 8:30am-9:30am. Then we will break off for a time of reflection and solitude and you can go wherever you want (indoors or outdoors) and find some time to pray, journal, paint, sing...whatever you prefer! (9:30am-11:00am). We will come together then at 11:00am in the Log Room for a time of sharing, corporate worship and prayer. There will be some prayer guides made available to help better guide your time alone; feel free to use them or do your own thing. Bring whatever supplies you’ll need (journal, paints, music, etc) and join us for an exciting time to “unite in prayer” for the World, our community, and each other!

Don’t miss this opportunity, it’s a great way to connect with God and others!
Breakfast, coffee, and tea will be provided :)
Please RSVP to Lois at lois@calvarysc.org and I can send you the half-day info sheet to help you prep beforehand.

Also, we are putting together a selection of writings, blog entries, poems, songs, reflections, etc. written by various people in ThirdPlace to include in the Prayer Guides under “Thoughts & Reflections”....we really believe that we’re all gifted in various ways and can really learn so much from each other. So please share with us, it’s such a blessing...we would love to include your thoughts and reflections!!!
Please send that to Lois at lois@calvarysc.org by Friday, Nov. 14th.

Details on Progressive Dinner!

Here are the specifics of the event tonight.

Location #1:
Lois, Kasey, and Catherine's - 3181 Sheller's Bend #4
6:30 - 7:15 African Themed Appetizers
Last names A-F bring an appetizer or drink


Location #2:
Kendra, Hannah, and Beth's - 3182 Shellers Bend
7:15 - 8:00 Asian Themed Soup and Salad
Last names G-L bring a Soup, Salad or Drink

Location #3:
Mike, David, and Rob's - 3181 Shellers Bend #9
8:00 - 8:45 South American Themed Entrees
Last names M-S bring an Entree

Location #4:
Esli, Drew, and Tim's - 229 Canturberry Road
9:00 - ?? European Desserts and games and hang out time!!
Last names T-Z bring a dessert

To RSVP or with any questions, please contact Katy Stubanas (k_stubanas@yahoo.com)

Internationally Themed Progressive Dinner This Friday!!

This Friday, November 7th

Thanksgiving Around the World!!
Internationally Themed Progressive Dinner

Appetizers will begin at 6:30 at Kasey, Catherine, and Lois’s (3181 Shellers Bend #4)
After we eat we will travel to 2 more locations before ending at Esli, Drew, and Tim’s (229 Canturberry Rd) at 9:00 for Dessert and Games

What to bring??
If your last name is A – F bring an African themed appetizer or drinks

If your last name is G –L bring an Asian themed drink, soup, or salad

If your last name is M - S bring a South American entree

If your last name is T – Z bring a European dessert


Really, anything will do, no pressure...I’m making my famous Mac N’ Cheese :)
We are so excited to share a meal together!

Please RSVP to Katy Stubanas (k_stubanas@yahoo.com)