Pastor’s Pen…

Thanksgiving is over and now you are free to decorate for Christmas (although some have been doing it since August).  I say that in fun of course because I enjoy the season of Christmas very much.  I enjoy the cold weather the mostly happy looks on people’s faces and even the mushy movies on the Hallmark channel.
I have also learned to take full advantage of everything this time of year brings.  Gatherings with friends and family, the warmth of a smile from someone you just met, the squeals and laughter of children playing, and the comfort of knowing that God loved us so much He sent Jesus Christ to be our perfect gift.
So, as we enter this time of celebration I hope and pray that you can truly enjoy the reason for the season.  Enjoy the little things that this time of year brings, try not to make Christmas something it isn’t.  God doesn’t expect us to do anything to impress the in-laws or the outlaws, I believe He wants us to simply enjoy Him and celebrate this time of year with those whom Jesus came to save.
Feliz Navidad,
Bro. Brian

Announcements

Men’s Retreat-all men who are interested in going to The Wild’s Christian Camp please meet after the am service for a short meeting
Ladies Christmas Mug Party-Monday, December 4th at 6:00 pm at the home of Melissa Schuler-Please bring a wrapped Christmas Mug and your favorite finger food-Sign up sheet in the Welcome Center

Dixie Stampede-Tuesday, Dec. 5th-Widows & single ladies andmen-We will leave the church at approximately 3:30 pm-Cost will be $50.00 per person-We need to know if you plan to attend by Nov 26th. See Peggy Childers/Peggy Parton for more information

Christmas Musical- “It All Happened in the Country” practice will be in the youth building every Sunday morning during the morning church service-Kindergarten up to teens are encouraged to come and enjoy serving the Lord in this ministry-Program will be presented Dec. 17th during the morning service.

“Diaper Pounding”-During the month of Oct/Nov 30th , we will be collecting diapers in all sizes for expecting parents Taylor & Jessica Jones who are expecting a girl-And Ryan & Kassie McMahan who are expecting a boy-Please leave the diapers in the Welcome Center or in the church office

Baby Shower-Dec 2nd, Saturday 3:00-5:00 pm for Summer Gladden (It’s a girl) all are invited

Deacon Meeting-Dec 3rd Sunday 5:00 pm-Business meeting to follow pm service

VBC Manna Distribution-Thursday, Dec 14th , from 3:00-5:00 pm-Please be here around 1:00 pm if you can help set up or no later than 2:30 pm-We are in need of help to distribute the food

Youth Schedule
levation 4:12 –Next meeting Wednesday, Nov 29nd

-Next Awana meeting on Wednesday, Nov 29th

Nursery Schedule
Nov/Dec,2017
Date
Sun. School
Sunday AM Service
Sunday PM
Nov
Christians
Susan/Jenny
Inez
26
Elena
Grace
Dec
Soles
Todd/Cashel
Reva/
3
Carol
Dec
Roundy’s
Christians
Linda
10
Carol
Dec
Eli
Alyssa Fortner
Kelly’s
17
Dec
11:00 am service only
24

Dates to Remember

Nov 29 Awana/elevation 4:12
Dec 1-2 Men’s Retreat at The Wilds Christian Camp- see Bro. Brian
Dec 2 Baby Shower in Fellowship hall for Summer Gladden 3-5:00 pm
Dec 3 Deacon Meeting 5:00 pm
Dec 3 Business Meeting following pm service
Dec 4 Ladies Christmas Mug Party
Dec 5 Outing for widows & single ladies & men see Bro. Brian for info
Dec 6 Awana/elevation 4:12
Dec 9 Christmas lights for elevation 4:12
Dec 13 Awana/elevation 4:12
Dec 14 Manna Distribution 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Dec 17 Christmas Musical performed by our youth during am service
Dec 20 Special Night Awana for Christmas
Dec 21 Bible Study at Mrs. Birchfield’s home 1:30 info call 488-8646
Dec 24 Sunday Morning 11:00 am no Sunday School
Dec 27 No pm service, Awana or elevation 4:12