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 This Fall We Will Have a Different Study Every Month All studies will be Sunday Mornings from 9:00 - 9:50 Meeting in the Library  During the Month of November Beginning Nov. 4 Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks In this book by Diana Butler Bass, we learn that multiple studies demonstrate connections between well-being (life satisfaction and happiness), physical health and gratitude. In addition, gratitude has also been linked to emotional well-being, lower levels of anxiety and depression, decreased panic attacks, reduced risk of alcoholism and substance and longevity. Yes, grateful people live longer! If gratitude is good, why is it so hard to do? This book offers up surprising, relevant, and powerful insights to practice gratitude. This four-week study will begin Sunday, Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. in the library and will also be offered during the week at the home of LaMaye Isenberger beginning Monday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 PM. “Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks” can be purchased at the book table for the reduced price of $12 if you buy it in October.  During the Month of December (Our Advent Study) Beginning December 2 Is redemption possible for Ebenezer Scrooge? Pastor and author Matt Rawle believes so as he discovers the teachings of Jesus in the words of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Rawle dives deep into the dark, sad, greedy world of Scrooge and discovers a man in dire need of a second chance. Along with Scrooge, we meet the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future and in the process learn about living with and for others in a world blessed by Jesus. Rediscover and reinvigorate your Christian faith this Advent and Christmas season and look at this familiar classic through the lens of faith.
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