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Announcements & Opportunities to Serve
In need of prayer? If you are in need of prayer, a lay caregiver is available in the chapel on Sundays to pray with you. If you would like members of the lay care ministry team, members of the prayer chain, and the pastoral team to uphold you in prayer, you may contact us at acparis.org/prayers.
 Nursery Volunteers: We need many new volunteers to welcome children (ages 0-2) in our nursery at both the 11h and 14h services! Without volunteers, we don’t have a nursery. If you would like to serve, contact Oshi Peiris at nursery@acparis.org.
 Sandwich Ministry: You can be a part of this team at ACP, which usually gathers on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 17h-18h to help make over one hundred sandwiches for Serve the City. Next gatherings:
- Thursday 7 November, 17h
- Thursday 21 November, 17h
- Thursday 5 December, 17h
- Thursday 19 December, 17h
All materials are provided. Join at acparis.org/sandwich.
 Food Box: In order to best serve our neighbors who seek help from our church, you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to place in the box (located in reception). The box is open to anyone who is in need of food and additional supplies go to Serve the City-Paris.
Ushers and Greeters needed: It takes a team of volunteers to welcome our Sunday attendees with love, and help them feel connected and ready to worship together. Join the team at acparis.org/welcome-ushering.
 Join the Adult Choir! All voices are welcome as we lead music every Sunday 11h with traditional anthems, spirituals, gospel, world music, and more! Regular rehearsals are on Wednesdays 19h30-20h45h in the Theater and Sundays 9h45-10h30. Contact Natalie McConnell at cmusic@acparis.org.
 Join the Bell Choir! Rehearsals are on Thursdays 19h-20h30 in the Theater. Director: Mathilde Duriez; Contact Natalie McConnell at cmusic@acparis.org.
Audio Visual Ministry: If you’d like to be a part of our worship tech and A/V team for both Sunday services, we welcome your help. Contact: cmusic@acparis.org.
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Please view this video message from Pastors Rebecca and Elizabeth, reflecting on Things Hoped For, the next topic in our sermon series, Hope in a Divided World. How God has a brighter future for us.
oirée of Irish Music: 20h in the Theater. You're invited to an evening of free Irish folk music, blending timeless sounds of Irish jigs, reels, and folk ballads, led by musicians from the 11h and 14h services like Joelle Thomas, Alex Duignan, George Makhshigian and Daniel Tostado. Come and enjoy!
Your Personal Financial Commitment to ACP for 2025: If you haven’t already, please complete the form found on the pews, put it in a sealed envelope with your address on the front, and place it in the commitment basket at the front of the sanctuary this Sunday, Commitment Sunday. This year's campaign differs from those of years past, see 
Docent tour of the sanctuary: 12h15 at the chancel. Join our guided tour of the history and secrets of ACP. The sanctuary is also open for tours and visits Thursdays 9h15-10h30. Want to join the docent team and share our sanctuary heritage? We're especially looking for volunteers to welcome our guests on Thursday. Contact 
Women’s Fellowship: 12h30 in the 2nd floor Library. A participative discussion on the theme: "What blocks me from God?" Intended to foster new and deeper connections, the monthly sessions explore what it means to be a woman today, giving a chance for all women to be seen and heard, and to get to know one another. All women are welcome, especially those who are new to Paris and/or new to ACP. Please join us! Bring snacks to share if you can. Sign up at 
African Fellowship Anniversary celebration. 13h in the Thurber Room. 
Atelier Nouveau: Broadway in Uniform! 17h30 featuring Baritone Adam Alexander and pianist Mathieu Serradell. Free entry with a free-will offering.
Thanksgiving Dinner: Saturday 30 November, 18h30 in the Theater. Whole roasted turkeys, all the trimmings and wonderful fellowship! Tickets available at 
Love in a Box: Through 1 December, bring box to Reception. You are invited to participate in Love in a Box (L'Amour en boîte) for the holiday season. This is a non-profit association that for over 20 years has worked with volunteers to provide holiday presents to children in local homeless shelters, children’s homes, and community centers mostly in the Ile-de-France region. 
ACP Cafe, Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith in concert: 15 November, 20h in the Theater with vocalist Joan Minor, pianist Marc Randri, drummer Jesus Vega, and Njary Rajao on bass. 
Always With Us study: Wednesdays through 20 November 19h30-21h. In-person (2nd floor Library) and on Zoom. This sensory-based spiritual formation program, led by Rev. Laura Rasmussen, encourages, trains and guides participants to recognize, experience and engage with God’s presence that is always with us through a deeper study of Jesus’ “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John. Sign-up at 
Prayer Workshops: Next session: Thursday 21 November 19h-21h in the Thurber Room. Pastor Ozzie Smith will be leading this interactive session on Lectio Divina. All are welcome. Please register at 
Interested in the future Bloom Where You’re Planted program? The Welcoming Committee is looking for help with future Bloom organization for 2025 and beyond. If you are interested, please contact 
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