We sing that song of praise and thanksgiving every Sunday. Join your church family for further thanksgiving - complete with turkey and all of the trimmings - THIS Sunday, November 18 directly following worship.

The Nesmiths have lived in the Plano area for several years, as they came here for a job before Bob retired. He has spent time as a business manager for churches. They have four grown children between them.

After attending and being members of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, the Nesmiths said they were interested in a smaller church.

"We were going to visit several small churches," Dudley said, "but never got past the first one!"

Bob and Dudley are already involved in the Gospel Gang Sunday School class. They said they have been very appreciative of all of the friendliness at DCC.

Wow! You all sounded great on Sunday! In fact, not only did the Chancel Choir do a wonderful job, the congregational singing has been really sounding good lately. Thank you for trying out so many new hymns in November!

Speaking of hymns, if you have a favorite Advent / Christmas hymn in mind that you really want to sing this Christmas season, please email me the name this week (or even the first line, if you can't think of the name) so I can try to fit it in for you.

Upcoming rehearsals:

• November 21 - no rehearsal due to Thanksgiving
• Sunday, November 25 at 9 am ... Chancel Choir warm-up ("Amazing Grace")
• Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 pm ... Handbells

If congregation members have information to share about local concerts (especially ones in which you are performing), please email them to me for inclusion in the LINK. Thanks!

Since February 6, 2007, 47 bodies have come through the DCC glass doors to the glass tables of Holy Grounds Coffee Shop. Incredible!!!!

Six of the original group - the ones that started on Feb. 6 - are still regulars. Two of them are active in Sunday morning worship and sunday school. Ages range from sixth grade to seniors in high school. The two computers are always in use, and some students work on homework.

DCC members have played an important part in the success and history of Holy Grounds. Bill Barker and Bob Knoll have arrived with hands full of pizza for all (keep in mind we have had 23 at a time). They had to have help carrying the pizza last Thursday, - about 10 boxes!!! Bob Knoll is a regular and has become the new coach for the Basketball challenge, which is set for Thursday, November 15. Brian treated us to a full length movie Tuesday. He is also one of the computer experts, the "sign painter", and "idea man". Dave Gillen visits on Tuesday to give assistance or answer questions regarding the computers. He has even been seen sweeping up some of our "crumbs" at closing. Ricky and Julie Boyer with mom Patti have brought "Ricky-made- cupcakes" for a birthday party.

Continuing Visitors:
Dixie Deen; Elaine Keefer; Keely Duckworth; Jojwan McCleod; Christina Allen

Remember, church leaders can find important documents on the download page. Additionally, all of Rev. Coats' sermons can be found on the front page now.

Also, don't forget to visit the online calendar. It enables you to send yourself reminders of upcoming events, send invitations to friends and colleagues and download the church schedule to your personal computer. You can find all of the church activities, birthdays and anniversaries on that calendar, as well as the scheduled Elders, Deacons and Connectors for each Sunday.

Also, there is a place to submit prayer requests.