Weekly Update - 11/24

Randy continued the series "You Will Be My Witnesses" this morning.  
He also told us about John Alan Turner, an author, who wrote about the top 5 church problems:
1.  Anxiety
2.  Lack of mission
3.  Bad boundaries
4.  Refusal to confront problems
5.  Polarized parties (opposing factions)

"When Christians Part Company"

Acts 15:36-41

Disagreement about John Mark:
1.  Paul and Barnabas plan a second missionary journey.
2.  Barnabas is willing to give John Mark another chance; Paul does not.
3.  Unfortunately, no agreement is reached and Paul and Barnabas part company.

Lessons to Learn:
1.  Disagreements are unavoidable.
2.  Sometimes friends side against friends.
3.  Fractured relations can disrupt God's mission.
4.  Fractured relations can also lead to parallel ministries that expand the work of God.
5.  Our goal in ministry should be to become co-workers.
6.  The summons of the gospel is reconciliation.
7.  Everyone needs a Barnabas, to encourage us. (His name means son of encouragement.)

WELCOME:  Barbara Jones has moved back to Paris. She is Cotton Steelman's granddaughter.

RESPONSE:  Molly Woodall (that's me) went forward this morning. Randy's sermon really touched my heart. I try so hard to be positive and encouraging, as we all do, sometimes it's tough and I let everything get in the way. Sometimes saying "I'm fine. Fine. Just fine." doesn't mean that we're ok.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Leslie Wampler - Health
• Bill Tribbey - Health
• Carl Haggard got a good report from 3 of his cancer doctors Friday. His cancer is not spreading and his colon cancer will not be as difficult of surgery as his bladder cancer. The fact that his cancer has not spread is an answer to prayers. They will find out next week when they are going to schedule his colon cancer surgery. He has some discomfort but nothing really painful.
• Aaron Rodriquez is home, after graduating from Marine Boot Camp.  He was with us at worship this morning.  
• Dianna Welch - fell a couple of weeks ago and has broken her shoulder. Her recovery is 
• Jerry Raper - Health
• Ora Henderson - Health
• Cynthia Norris  - Was having issues with the port in her chest, they now have it moved to her arm.  She still has lots of pain.
• Leston Maggard - Health
• Jay and Kristi Anthony -  Health

THOSE IN NURSING HOMES:

• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse
• Bobby Castlebury - Stillhouse
• Janelle Green - Paris Chalet #113
• Ozella Lilly - Stillhouse
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR FRIENDS/FAMILY

• Crystal McFadden - Health
• Billy Icenhower - Health
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti 
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.
• Prayers for students, teachers, and school bus drivers.

• Jimmy Faulkner
• Carl Haggard
• Jackie Helm
• Laquita Lawrence
• Linda Nichols (Kristi Garrett's Mom)
• Cherry Walker
• Dr. Robert Zimmerman

YOUNG AT HEART:  If you reserved a spot for the Vocal Majority performance, please pay for your tickets ASAP at the office.  They are $25 each.

FILL THE FOYER is well underway!  We will continue this through the month of December. Thank you for all your help in restocking our pantry here at the holiday time as our benevolence needs have picked up. Find a list at the Welcome Center of items we normally stock and start your shopping now.

MEN'S BREAKFAST:  Gene Stallings will be the speaker on Tuesday, December 3rd.  

DHS GANG:  Randy and Loree Johns will be hosting a Christmas Party on Friday, December 6th. Bring finger foods to share and a wrapped gift to exchange. (Limit $15) Each person is to bring a gift!  Get ready for some holiday fun!!

PANTRY NEEDS:  EVERYTHING!!!!  See Welcome Center for list.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Warm clothes for older kids and teens (like sweatshirts and sweatpants)

SIMPLE SUPPER:  NO MEAL THIS WEEK!

KEEP THE DATE:

Nov 26:  Christians In Action lunch and Blanket Drive

Nov 27:  No mid-week service

Nov 26-29:  Office Closed

Dec 1:  Elder Affirmations Due

Dec 3:  Men's Breakfast

Dec 3:  Rudolph Party

Dec 4:  Combined Adult Class w/Nick Murillo

Dec 6:  DHS Gang at Randy and Loree Johns 

Dec 11:  Combined Adult Class w/Stephen Gerrald

Dec 14: Young at Heart to see Vocal Majority in Greenville

Dec 18:  Combined Adult Class w/Cliff Kerby

Dec 22:  Christmas Program

Dec 25:  No mid-week service

Dec 29:  Worship only at 9am

Jan 1:  No mid-week service

Jan 19:  Denman Wedding Shower

Feb 21-22: Ladies Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!!!