Weekly Update - 12/8

"Shepherd God's Flock"

Acts 20:28  -  I Peter 5:2

Brief Review:
1. Two Important Words:

        Elder and Overseer

2. Three Important Concepts:
     ~A man of calling

     ~A man of character

     ~A man of capability

3.  What Elders do

An emphasis upon shepherding

     ~Be available

     ~Commitment

     ~Trust relationships

Why Do We Appoint Elders?

1.  Congregational need - Needs leaders

2.  God's expectation for the local congregation

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Randy announced the newest elders for Lamar Avenue:

Lewis Anderson, Derald Bulls and Brad Francis

Please keep all of our elders, and their wives, in your prayers.

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dorothy Pearce - She is now in PRMC/Rehab/Room 304, for 10-15 days of intensive therapy.
• Leslie Wampler - Health
• Bill Tribbey - Health
• Dianna Welch - Recovering from a fall.
• 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 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

• Barbara Adams (Kathy Daniels' Mom), is now in PRMC/Room 460, recovering from surgery on her hip, after a fall on Friday night.
• Bobby Johns (Randy's Dad) - Is recovering from a stroke. Is in rehab.
• Dr. Robert Zimmerman got his path report back this week. Cancer free! Praise God!!!  
• 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

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 last week.  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. The bus will leave from the church building at 5:45 p.m.  The show starts at 7pm and should be over by 9:30 p.m.  It's THIS Saturday night!!

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:  Poppyseed Chicken

KEEP THE DATE:

Dec 11:  Combined Adult Class w/Stephen Gerrald

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

Dec 17:  SURPRISE Ladies Night Out

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!!!