Can you help?

We have been made aware through our Benevolence program of an opportunity to help a family this Christmas. There is a family that will have two children ages 3 & 5 arriving in Paris on December 21st. The grandfather will be bringing them from Abilene and the family does not have the money to get any Christmas gifts for them. If you would like to help them out please let the office know. We have contact information for the mom who is in Paris. The 3 yr old is autistic and does not speak. They love Paw Patrol, Hot Wheels, Batman, Mickey Mouse and PJ Mask! Richard Peace is our contact for them if you have any questions. Thanks!

Update on Barbara Adams - 12/9

UPDATE:  Dr Temple said they are going to do another CT scan of her shoulder and neck. They've discovered that she is very anemic and have ordered 2 units of blood.  Physical therapy has been with her today. She's not feeling as good as she did yesterday.  (I've always heard the second day after surgery is the worst.)

Lost and Found

These items were found
after church yesterday.
If they are yours, please check with the
office to claim them.

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!!!

Prayer Request 12/7

Kathy Daniels' Mom, Barbara Adams, fell last night and underwent surgery, at PRMC, this morning.  She shattered her right hip. Collar bone is fine, nothing broken there. Dr wants her out of bed tomorrow. 

Ladies Night Out!!

AMEN!