WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES
Ladies’ Friendsgiving: As we celebrate another year of the Lord’s blessings, we invite all ladies to gather for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship in the Fellowship Room on Friday, November 13th starting at 6:30pm. Please bring food to share at the potluck meal and a gift for the gift exchange. Please contact Patsy Jewel with any questions.
Glenview Food Boxes: It’s November, so we are again gathering food for the Glenview Elementary Boxes. Find the list of needed items for each box in your email or on our Somers FB Exchange page. Bring all food donations to the stage and any monetary donations to Sean Ashberry or any of the elders. All donations are due by Sunday, December 13th.
Elementary Book Donations: In conjunction with the Glenview Boxes, we are gathering 40-80 preowned elementary (K-5th grade) books in good condition to add to the boxes. These can be left on the stage along with the canned food items. Please ensure that every book donated meets the following guidelines
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Accepted: picture books, elementary chapter books, & early readers
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Condition: clean, stain-free, and undamaged
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Please do not bring: board books, teen/adult books, workbooks, or coloring books
SomersKids Christmas Lunch and Service Project: All SomersKids and families are invited to our annual Christmas festivities in the Activities Center on Sunday, December 13th, 2026 immediately following morning service. We will have a potluck lunch followed by decorating the food boxes for Glenview Elementary. Please make plans to attend and reach out to Caroline Prestridge if you would like to assist in planning this event.
Hats & Blankets for Arkansas Children’s Hospital are due by December 2nd. Please contact Linetta McDonald if you have donations or questions.
Save the date of Dec. 5th for this Somers Crazy Card Party. Details coming soon.
Teens reminder: Friendsgiving is tonight at Jonathan’s house from 5:30-7pm. Teens bring your favorite Thanksgiving side dish or dessert to share.
KEEP IN PRAYER
Clift Chaffin is on a 5 month deployment. Your prayers are appreciated.
David Stafford (husband of Barbara) has been diagnosed with cancer in his small intestine and potentially his liver. Additionally, Barbara will be traveling to Houston from November 11–13 for follow-up doctor appointments regarding heart concerns. Please lift up the entire Stafford family in prayer during this time.
Judy DeMoss is currently dealing with multiple health issues. She can not receive visits or talk on the phone at this time as it brings on severe coughing flares.
Praise: Robinson, son of Braden and Chloë Quesinberry, was able to go home this week. Praise God for his continued healing. Robinson has several appointments coming up and needs to continue to gain weight. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Praise: Congratulations to Roy Schnarr on his engagement to Kim Anderson. They will wed in Hot Springs March 3, 2027.
Stasia Vanwinkle requests prayers for her coworker’s husband, Stephen Carson, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
Tim Jorgensen is recovering at home.
Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Leslie Gann, Thelma Hall, James Mayberry, Travis Haggard, Gary Robinson, Barbara Stafford, Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons. These friends could always use a card, phone call, or visit.
LOOKING AHEAD
November 8 - Elders Meeting
November 11 - Veteran’s Day
November 11 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am w/ potluck to follow
November 13 - Ladies Friendsgiving
November 13-15 - SYG Get Lost Retreat
November 18 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am
November 24 - Group Devotional in Auditorium 7pm
November 25 - No Classes/ No Assembly
November 26 - Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday Morning Average Attendance for October 2026: 158 people
YTD Contribution: $391,426.27
YTD Budget for 2026: $368,330
Trunk-or-Treat & Chili Cook-Off: Join us on Saturday, October 31st, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM on the front lawn for an evening of fellowship! Bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax while enjoying a complimentary meal of hot dogs and chili. Festivities include games and trunk-or-treating in the rear parking lot. Arrive early if you wish to enter your favorite recipe in the chili cook-off, and start planning your trunk setup for a chance to win this year's trunk decorating contest! Family-friendly costumes are encouraged for everyone. To volunteer, check the SignUpGenius link sent via email, text message, or on the Somers Family Exchange Facebook group, or click this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA8A723A1FEC52-66742341-trunk