Weekly Update - 12/22

"The Annunciation"

Luke 1-26-38

I.     An Unexpected Recipient of God's Grace (vs. 26-28)

II.   An Unbelievable Assignment (vs. 29-37) 

III. An Uncompromising Obedience (vs. 38)

Points To Ponder:

1.  Mary brings nothing on her resume other than her availability and willingness to serve.

2.  Humility is the by-product of reflection about who God is.

3.  We do not have the honor of parenting the Savior of the world, but we do have the blessing of becoming one of his children.

4.  The Lord is also with us!

5.  Status and identity are truly found in obedience to God.

6.  God requires cooperation to accomplish his divine plan.

7.  Nothing is impossible for God

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Kristen Mayes made a presentation to Laurie Vanderpool of 568 books and 100 gently used books for the Live Beyond Library. 

Thank you to everyone who purchased books... there will LOTS of happy children!!

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THANK YOU to Maureen Spencer, Rebecca Murillo and Kristen Mayes for spearheading the LIGHT OF THE WORLD presentation tonight.  The children's and adult choirs were beautiful!
Thanks to everyone who brought cookies and those who served!

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dorothy Pearce - Has been moved to Stillhouse for Rehab.
• Claude Jones - Health
• Leslie Wampler - Health
• Bill Tribbey - Health
• Dianna Welch - Recovering from a fall.
• Susan George has MS and they've found more lesions. She will be having another round of MRI's in January and a spinal tap on Jan. 27th.
• Jerry Raper - Health
• Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Ora Henderson - Health
• Cynthia Norris  - Taking dialysis 3 times a week.
• Leston Maggard - Health
• Jay and Kristi Anthony -  Health
• Please remember the homeless.
• Those traveling during the holidays.
• First Responders
• Military

THOSE IN NURSING HOMES:

• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse
• Bobby Castlebury - Stillhouse
• Janelle Green - Paris Chalet #113
• Ozella Lilly - Stillhouse
• Mary Ann Williams (Lesa Clarkson's Mom) - Spring Lake
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
  

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR FRIENDS/FAMILY

• Larry O'Neal (Jean's son) was admitted to this hospital today with food poisoning.
• Grady King was taken to the ER this morning with high fever and sepsis.
• Keith Mosley is bedridden at this time.
• Caton Roberts was seriously injured in a 4-wheeler accident yesterday.
• Jean Jones (Mary Tallant's sister) is nearing the end of her life.
• Barbara Adams (Kathy Daniels' Mom), is now in Stillhouse for Rehab.
• Bobby Johns (Randy John's Dad) - He is scheduled to be moved to another facility for more long term rehab. Hopefully to Ada.
• Ward Hall and family (Anita Roden's son) - Prayers
• Crystal McFadden - Health
• Billy Icenhower - Health
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti 

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

FILL THE FOYER:  Please continue to help restock our pantry with our FILL THE FOYER drive.  We are hoping our tree boxes will be full to the point of overflowing!!! All that you have done so far is greatly appreciated!  Thank you!

OFFICE CLOSED:  The week of December 23-27!  (There will be no bulletin on Dec 29th.)  Everyone have a Wonderful Christmas!!

ANNOUNCEMENT:  We will have worship ONLY next Sunday, Dec 29 at 9am.  All Bible classes are dismissed and no 5th Sunday Fellowship meal.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Mac and Cheese - Crackers - Dish Soap - Laundry Detergent

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

SIMPLE SUPPER:  No Simple Supper on Dec 25 or Jan 1.

KEEP THE DATE:

Dec 23:  Christmas Caroling

Dec 23-27:  Office Closed

Dec 25:  No mid-week service

Dec 29:  Worship only at 9am

Dec 29:  No Children's Worship

Jan 1:  No mid-week service

Jan 7:  Men's Breakfast - Randy Johns will be the speaker

Jan 17-19:  Winterfest

Jan 19:  Denman Wedding Shower

Jan 20:  Monday Movie Night

Feb 21-22: Ladies Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!!!