Tool Time Men’s Bible Study will be studying a book entitled “The Mulligan: Everyone Needs a Second Chance in Golf and in Life” by Wally Armstrong and Ken Blanchard for our fall season. It’s a short book and we will be reviewing 3 chapters per session for 6 sessions. Dates for Tool Time are October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19, and December 3 and 17. We will meet at church in the North Hall from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be provided. For our winter sessions we will return to a traditional Bible study.

The knitting group would like to invite all crafters to a Christmas Sock Gnome Craft Social (no knitting skills required) on Dec 3 from 10-11am in the North Hall. Please RSVP to Darci at clappdarcie@gmail.com with number of participants. We are asking participants to bring the items needed to make one gnome. Most items can be found at the dollar store. The faux fur can be found at Fields Fabric. Please bring your own materials to the event. You will have adequate time to complete one gnome. 1 white tube sock (body) 1 thin patterned sock (hat) 1 thick or fuzzy sock (clothes) 1 small piece of faux fur 3” square (beard) 2-3 Cups rice (to fill the body) 2 small clear plastic rubber bands 2-3 small amounts of jute or sturdy string Bell or pompon or other decoration for the tip of hat, if desired Hot glue gun and glue sticks Sharp sewing scissors

Casa de Esperanza would like to invite the congregation to our first annual Soup Smorgasbord Supper on December 3 from 4-6:30 pm at First Reformed Church, 301 Washington Ave. Come and enjoy a delicious supper of many of our favorite soups (Dutch Pea with Ham and Smoked Sausage, Chicken Corn Chowder, Chili, Butternut Bisque- just to name a few) along with Pigs in the Blankets, homemade rolls and breads, fresh green salads, holiday desserts and festive drinks. Donations for Casa de Esperanza will be accepted. Make a fun day of being in Grand Haven by visiting the Craft Show at the Community Center (10am to 3pm) and Christmas shopping downtown, along with the Grand Haven Jingle Bell Parade at 6pm.