Weekly Update - 12/1

"A Theology of the Church"

I.  A Word Study:
      In the dictionary, church is defined as "A building used for public Christian worship."
      The Latin word is ekklesia, which means "to call out, to call together".

II.  "Church" in Acts is mentioned 19 times.

III.  7 Points about the Church

        1.  It's composed of the saved.

        2.  It belongs to God.

        3.  It gathers, then scatters.

        4.  It is universal and local.

        5.  It is diverse but unified.

        6.  Its significance is not determined by size or location but by the presence of the spirit.

        7.  It is on a mission.

THANK YOU to Austin Peace, grandson of Richard and Connelle Peace, for leading the worship service this morning AND teaching us a new song!

SYMPATHY:

• Heather Blackburn, sister of Amy Hooten (local school teacher) passed away this week.
• Arturo Silvas passed away Saturday in a tragic automobile accident.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Jimmy Faulkner - Has not had good week. He's having a hard time breathing and cannot lay down. 
• Gene Stallings - Health
• Brad Smith - Will be undergoing a 3 day EEG this week.
• Leslie Wampler - Health
• Bill Tribbey - Health
• Dianna Welch - fell a couple of weeks ago and has broken her shoulder. Her recovery is 
• Jerry Raper - Health
• Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Ora Henderson - Health
• Cynthia Norris  - At dialysis this week her arm was injured. She will have to travel back to Tyler.
• Leston Maggard - Health
• Jay and Kristi Anthony -  Health
• Please remember the homeless.
• Those traveling
• First Reponders
• Military

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

• Bobby Johns (Randy's Dad) - Had a stroke this past week. He will be going to rehab this week.
• Luke Johns (Randy and Loree's son) - Shoulder surgery
• Clifford Franklin (Anita Roden's brother) - After the latest PET scan, there is no sign of cancer.
• Ward Hall and family (Anita Roden's son) - Prayers
• 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

THANK YOU:  We have had a fantastic response to our blanket drive.  Those collected were delivered to the warming table at the Christians in Action luncheon this past Tuesday.  We will continue collecting blankets for the December luncheon on December 20th, so if you haven't had the chance to give YOU STILL CAN!

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!!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:  Mark your calendars now for Dec. 22nd at 5pm and join us to support our KFC kids, and a few adults, for our annual Christmas Program. There will be cookies and cocoa served after the program.

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

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

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Cowboy beans and cornbread.  

KEEP THE DATE:

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 8:  Faithful Readers - Tea and Book Exchange at Carol James

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!!!