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PAGE 14, NOVEMBER 29, 2010, THE ISLANDER News from Local Churches From The Church Bulletins fh'tu Our hearts are filled with thanks giving as we move into the season of Advent. Many homes and churches have created an Advent Wreath to observe this special time of preparing for the coming of Christ. The Advent Wreath is a symbol of God's gift of eternal life in Christ. The circle signifies the eternal, never- ending plan of God. The evergreen and fragrant herbs signify the sweet, everlasting, always greening eternal life in Jesus our Lord. The weekly candles represent HOPE! The light of Prophecy. PEACE! The light of Bethlehem. LOVE! The light of the Shep herds. JOY! The light of the angels, and finally - CHRIST! The light of Christ' birth. We celebrate Christmas as the birthday of Jesus. We give gifts to demonstrate the great love of God as He gave us His greatest gift. Take time each day during this most pre cious time of year to read the story of His birth in the Gospel of Luke. Feel the joy of the shepherds and the angels as they announced His birth. Let the peace of Bethlehem fill your heart with hope, love and joy. Christ Church, Frederica will host a Seniors Sing-a-long in the Par ish House on Thursday, December 16, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Come all ye faithful seniors! (638-8683) Christian Renewal Church St. Simons Island members will sing Carols at Magnolia on December 12. The Anchormen Quartet will sing at the morning service the same day. □ For wedding, engagement, obituary announcements call The Islander Newspaper at 912-265-9654, fax 912-265- 3699, or email ssislander@ bellsouth.net. There is no charge for this service. Attention all churches - send your church news or bulletin (if you are on line) to Patty Gib son at pattymgibson@bellsouth. net. Deadline is Wednesday noon prior to the Monday publishing date. There is no charge for this service. Patty Gibson ECW holds Fall General Meeting The women of Christ Church recently held their Fall meeting at the parish house. All women of the church were invited to a sit-down lun cheon and a program featuring The Cooper Family, who are members of the Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders (SAMS). The Cooper's have identified Lima, Peru as their mission assignment. Dr. Townsend Cooper and his wife Dawn said their goal in Lima was to serve healthcare and spread the gospel while meeting the needs of the under served. Dr. Cooper, a pedia trician, will focus on treatment of children and health education. Dawn hopes to focus on logistical support and coordination of short term mis sion teams. The Coopers will leave next June after their two daughters Lucie and Robin finish the school year and they expect to be gone for three to four years. A donation was made by Christ Church. The Coo pers, like all SAMS missionaries, must raise their own full support. For infor mation contact Dawn Cooper at: dawncooper@sams- usa.org. □ Speakers at the fall meeting of the Christ Church Episco pal Church Women (ECW) Dr. Townsend Cooper, left, his wife Dawn with ECW President Alice Barlow. ft-ACKWATFR GrIU &Cc-, -HFSifS-fy: Hivur iifoor \\ i llji. it ■; ■ *:eft? Q I'nid/ y [/ <■<■<■ wlc/' o/'(I • PTlestaurcoit dUfieoial often until 7:30 dUcoita will le muling an afifieanance Tw Interiors S r