Mary’s “Yes!” to God’s Will changed everything. As we light the Candle of Waiting and Preparation, we remember that God still works through those who trust and obey His Word! Just what are the characteristics of this particular ‘yes’? I – It comes from an person! (Luke 1:26-29) II – It trusts God’s promise! (Luke 1:30-34) III – It to God’s will! (Luke 1:35-38) Today’s ‘Take-Away’s’, Ask yourself… 1. “Do I believe that God will through me?” 2. “What of God do I need to trust?” 3. “Where am I God’s direction?” NEXT WEEK: God’s Message for The Ordinary! Luke 2:8-14 Pastor Willie preaches from the English Standard Version Bible (ESV) ©2001 2025 Ingathering Offering You shall keep the Feast of Harvest, of the firstfruits of your labor, of what you sow in the field. You shall keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in from the field the fruit of your labor. Exodus 23:16 (ESV) November is the month we set aside for our annual Ingathering Offering. Taking Exodus 23:16 as our theme, this offering is gathered in recognition of how much our God has blessed us individually, and as a church family, throughout 2025. We praise God that through the Ingathering Offering we’ve been able to complete many projects over the past few years: ▪ Our parking lot has been repaired and repaved (twice!). ▪ Our roof has been rebuilt and coated to prevent leaks. ▪ We built the Cornerstone Café. ▪ We’ve updated our Technical Equipment, (Audio/Visual/Lighting, Wi-Fi, etc.). ▪ We’ve remodeled the Worship Center, Quad, Children’s Department, Nursery, Classrooms, Playground, etc. ▪ We’re working towards expanding our ability to use the Café’s Outdoor Patio area with a custom patio covering. Our Ingathering Offering this month (which is over and above our regular giving) will be used in the following ways… ▪ Upgrading our aging Air Conditioners and Heaters, (also known as HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning). ▪ As always, a portion of the offering will also go to our Local Missions Outreach program, (ReachLocal). Special envelopes are available for your Offering, (please make sure to designate your Ingathering Offering separately from your regular offering). You can give to the Ingathering Offering through the end of the year. Any questions can be directed to the Church Office at (951) 924-6832 or office@cwcmv.org. Thank you, The Board of Elders, Church Staff & Deacons