Church Bulletin - Clifford Baptist

Food Drive — Now through November 23!

🌟 CHURCH FAMILY CHALLENGE! 🌟
As we wrap up our canned food drive this Sunday, we’re inviting every family at Clifford to join in a simple but powerful act of love:

👉 If you have not already donated, we’re challenging each family to bring at least ONE can of food with you to worship!

Just one can from each family will make a BIG difference as we help feed our local community and share the love of Jesus in a tangible way. ❤️

Let’s finish strong and overflow those collection bins!
Together, we can meet needs and shine His light. ✨

Items Needed:

Peanut butter, Canned Meats (spam/tuna), Canned Soups (Vegetable/Beef), Hamburger Helper, Canned Spaghetti/Ravioili 1 lb. bag of rice, Sugar/Flour, Cereals, Pancake Mix/Syrup, Pork N Beans, Blackeyed Pea, Peas, Canned Pinto Bean, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Mac n Cheese, Cans of Carrots, Cream Style Corn, Bushes Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit Packs

Donations will go to Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Every item makes a difference! Share the love of Jesus through generous hearts and helping hands.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food…” – Matthew 25:35

Our Women 2 Women Ministry has a special place just for widows and single ladies ages 60 and up — a time to laugh, share, and encourage one another.

Join us for our November gathering at the Sweet Briar College Prothro Cafeteria. No RSVP needed — just come and enjoy sweet fellowship and friendship!

If you have any questions, reach out to Rosemary Martin at 434-203-0498. We’d love to have you with us!

If you want to work with any of our children and have not had a background check done through our church, we will be holding the background checks on Sunday, Nov. 23rd in the Social Hall. Please use the below link to sign up.

Background Sign up

Adopt-a-Child Christmas Ministry

If you would like to adopt a child and provide a Christmas gift this year, please stop by the Giving Tree on the wall in the vestibule this Sunday. Each child has a tag with two copies listing their want/need.

Simply take one copy with you and write your name and contact number on the second copy, then place that copy in the basket so we know which child you’ve adopted.

Please return your wrapped gifts to the church by December 7th.

Thank you for helping make a child’s Christmas brighter and for sharing the love of Jesus in such a meaningful way!

Advent Guides Available

As we enter the Christmas season, we’re excited to offer an Advent Guide designed for both families and personal worship which will be available this Sunday. Each guide includes a fun Advent countdown paper chain craft for kids that can be added to your tree. Each day you’ll remove one loop—an activity that creates impromptu moments to spark joy and celebrate Jesus together.

Please stop by the welcome desk in the vestibule to pick up a copy for yourself or your family. Children’s guides are also available at the check in station downstairs.

May this resource help you prepare your heart and home as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!

PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER!

Ladies, please join us to celebrate this wondrous season on Monday, December 8th from 7-8:30 pm in the church social hall. Cookies and punch will be provided. Please bring a pair of WRAPPED Christmas Socks (spending limit: $10) for the sock exchange. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Please join us as the Children’s Mission Choir and Cherub Choir present a Christmas musical that reminds us of the importance of our Savior’s birth. The story is told by a group of orphans who reside at the Inn of Bethlehem, and they remind us all that we do not have to be alone because God is with us and that we can all be adopted into the family of God.

Sunday, Dec. 7th at 11:00 AM

Presented during our morning worship

With comical moments and fun songs that point us to the real meaning of Christmas, the children will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart as they tell the story of how God sent His only Son to the born–Straight Outta Bethlehem!

NOTE: NO CHILDCARE, SHINING LIGHTS OR KING JESUS KIDS DURING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Nativity Symphony

Join us this Christmas season as the Clifford Baptist Church Choir presents The Nativity Symphony — a moving collection of songs that returns us to the humble majesty of that holy night in Bethlehem, when a birth in a stable changed the world forever.

Sunday, December 14th at 11:00 AM
Presented during our morning worship service

Note: Only Nursery and Pre-K childcare/no Shining Lights or King Jesus Kids

Monday, December 15th at 7:00 PM
A special community presentation

Come experience the beauty, wonder, and worship of Christmas through powerful music and message. Invite your family and friends — you won’t want to miss this celebration of the Savior’s birth!

YOUNG AT HEART CHRISTMAS GATHERING

Join us for our annual Young at Heart Potluck Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 18 at 11:30 AM! The church will provide the ham—please bring a covered dish or dessert to share.

If you’d like to join the fun with “Naughty Santa”, bring a wrapped gift valued at $10–$12.

Sign-up deadline is December 12 so we can plan the ham accordingly.

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! For more information, call Susan Hartless at 434-277-8570.

RSVP HERE