On Sunday, November 17, Pastor John Wagner announced that he will be retiring as pastor of the Andover Community Church (ACC) in January. He has served the church for more than 25 years. He stated that he and his wife Amy “believe that Jesus will have us continue loving and praying for and serving the Body of Christ.”
They also believe that “God has prepared someone else to lead His people at ACC into a new season of fruitfulness.” We all wish John and Amy well and pray that God will bless their future in every way possible. They will be sorely missed.
“Second Saturday for Guys” will be held on December 14 from 8 to 10 AM at the Grange Hall in East Andover. You will enjoy great food, good fellowship, and inspiring speakers. Come and meet with old friends, make new friends, and bring friends. Call Bob Grover at 470-7248 if you have questions.
Shoeboxes filled with items for children for Operation Christmas Child – Samaritan’s Purse were collected at ACC and will be forwarded to their proper destination. Many thanks to all for once again making this happen.
Church members and friends will be Christmas caroling to friends in the neighborhood who are either alone or might be housebound. This will take place on Sunday, December 22. If you would like to join us, please call the ACC office at 735-5160 for further details.
Our Christmas Eve service will take place at 7 PM at the Andover Community Church. It will consist of the Christmas story with lots of Christmas carols being sung. All are invited to attend.
Remember, you are always welcome at the Andover Community Church. Feel free to call the ACC office at 735-5160 to speak with Pastor John Wagner for more information on what’s going on at the church or if you need help in any way. Our church service and Sunday School begin at 10 AM every Sunday.
We wish each and every one a joyous Christmas filled with peace and love and a New Year blessed by God!
Thought for the day: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Read Acts 20:35.
By Sandy Miller, Andover Community Church