Wow, has your week been like mine? SOOOO busy! It must be the Christmas season or something. Anyways, here is an update on what's happening in the CityLight community and also some prayer requests + praise reports (scroll down).
BTW - A big THANK YOU! to all of you for being such a blessing to the rest of us during the Thanksgiving celebration! The food was awesome, the fellowship sweet, and the worship real. Let us continue in the words of the Apostle Paul, "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1st Thess. 5:16-18)Ps: Did I mention Thanksgiving pics are now posted? CLICK!
Blessings,
Patrick + Ivetka
Advent: During the month of December we will shift gears from studying Hebrews and pause to celebrate Advent. "To have an advent is to have an arrival. In the Church calendar, the four-week Advent season is a time for observing the ultimate arrival, the coming of Christ into the world. During Advent we celebrate Jesus' birth, and we also look forward to his future arrival, the restoration of all things. We remember together that in him, Light and Love have come." At CityLight we hope to do this in a meaningful way that will touch our worship, prayers, teaching, and fellowship times. 
Teachers?: Another big THANK YOU! to all those who served the kids as Sunday School teachers in November - you did great! We need to sign teachers up for December ASAP. The Johnsons are covering Dec. 6th, but all other dates are open, get them while they are hot. Please email me...now...please :) patrickivetka@gmail.com. Thanks!
Kids: The Kids ministry will be a bit more "seasonal" this month. Ilga Melo will be taking the children during the 2nd half of worship to teach them Christmas songs (Dec. 6th & 13th). Then on Dec. 20th the kids will have a chance to show off their talent during an extended worship time. Also, we wanted to invite the kids to bring to Sunday school any Christmas themed story books they may have. These may be shared and read aloud by their Sunday school teachers.
Men's Breakfast: The next Men's Breakfast Fellowship is on December 19th! We will be wrestling with the theme of Advent together. For more info CLICK!Also, pics from the last Men's Breakfast: CLICK!
Last Chance: Heather Eccles is heading up a collection of Christmas gifts for a local diagnostic orphanage here in Bratislava. If you would like sponsor a child and donate gifts please do. The deadline is next Sunday, Dec. 6th. You can drop the gifts off at the church. Additional info can be found on the enclosed attachment.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Alberto & Ilga: God's favor and excellence as they take an important Slovak language exam this Friday. Also pray for protecting against spiritual attacks and for increased fruit in their ministry. Pray for the Slovak that they serve & disciple to be on fire for Jesus!
Silvia: For a friend Katka who is experiencing a very difficult pregnancy. Currently it is unknown if the baby is still alive. Pray for health & peace for Katka and family.
Tom & Debbie: Encouragement in Jesus; a permanent location for the Good Sports "drop off" youth center; finances for the ministry; increasing fruit in the relationships they have with the kids & community; and wisdom as they explore potential partnerships.
Jozef: strength to live holy for Jesus and shine His light here in Bratislava.
Erik: More Slovaks to be saved, move to new flat, health insurance
Patrick: Strength, energy, and good time management during a busy time of juggling work, family, ministry, and the craziness of life. Wisdom from the Spirit how to lead at CityLight. Guidance as we seek His vision for the church.
Aki & Kieko: Continued good health & pregnancy for Kieko. Wisdom & providence for their family as they anticipate returning back to Japan next year.
