OOD NEWS!!!! Our church received an acknowledgement that CONGRATULATIONS to Justin and Krystal Nelson on the birth of a
beginning of a race or some kind of competition. Well, let it be known we are in the top 100 Sunday Schools in the Church of god. We are 39 th son, Jayden Luke, born December 30th. Proud grandparents are Ritchie
that we have begun our race towards seeing the fulfillment of God’s largest Sunday School! Thank God for that, but we should be farther up and Tammy Nelson. God bless you!
promises to us. We are actively pursuing begin ready for REVIVAL to than that! It can happen if you will make every effort to be in your class
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come our way. Sunday morning the presence of the Lord filled the on a regular basis. What a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and a F.R.E.E.D. 12-Step Addiction Group will meet at 6:30 PM January 12 .
sanctuary and the Holy Ghost said, “Receive Me, and I will receive you, systematic, in depth study of God’s Word. I’ll look forward to seeing you
saith the Lord. Ask what you will and it will be done!” WOW! I can in Sunday School THIS WEEK! KIDFEST PLANNING SESSION is scheduled for Monday, January
hardly wait for what God is going to do. 11th, at 7:00 P.M.
THE ANNUAL MINISTRY TRAINING CONFERENCE (Normally Children will be going to the Monster Truck Show again this year. See
IN PREPARATION for God’s move upon us, we have determined to do called T.O.O.L.’s Conference) is being held Saturday, January 16th, at the Jonathan Atkins for cost and other information.
our part. On Sunday mornings we are hearing about “THE WORD”… International House of Praise, Elgin, SC. There will be tracks for 1)
and the impact the Word of God has in our lives. Sunday night we started Pastors, staff, church leaders, 2)Women’s Ministries, 3)Youth Ministries, ADULT PRAISE & WORSHIP PRACTICE is Sunday, January 10th, at
our study on “FASTING” and learned what fasting is not and what it 4)Children’s Ministries, 5)Christian Education, 6)Girls’ Club Ministries, 4:00 P.M. All members of these teams need to be in attendance.
is/does for us as believers. Wednesday night we will begin our study on 7)Boys’ Ministries, 8) Family Ministries, 9) Music Ministries, and 10)
“PRAYER.” I’m so excited about what God is going to do as we, His World Missions. If you would like to attend, please call the church office * Greeters - John and Jeanne Nemitz
people, pursue Him in every area of our lives. (between 9 AM & 2 PM) and give your name and the track you wish to * Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan
attend. You may also give your information to Jonathan Atkins (476- * CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg
LAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT, I talked about “Moving Forward.” I used 2977, ext. 105).
* Head Ushers - Charles O’Shields and Bobby Brown
the Scripture Phil. 3 where Paul told them he was focusing on one thing
* Usher Team # 1 - Robert Sloan, Larry Young, Michael Brown,
……. Forgetting the things behind him and moving toward what lies FOR YOUR CALENDAR: January 21 st - Greeters’ Meeting on Thursday
ahead. Our focus can’t be on living in the past, nor wasting our present, evening, at 6 PM in the CLC. Dessert and coffee will be served.
Dennis Crocker, Rick Priester, and Brian Arnold
but moving towards what lies ahead. Part of that involves our focus on January 25th - 40 Day Fast begins, and January 28th is the J.O.Y. Club * Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard, Bobby Brown, and
the Word of God, Prayer, Revival, and Fasting. There is one other thing I Meeting. Sam Garrett
would like for us to really focus on….GIVING! In Matt. 6 Jesus was * Nursery - Wednesday - Betty Ball
teaching and there are 3 things He particularly mentions. He says, “When IF THERE IS INCLEMENT WEATHER ON SUNDAY, it is the policy Sunday A.M.- Ann Knight and Sharon Roszkowski
you PRAY…,” “When you FAST…,” and “When you GIVE…” I of the church to have only one service at 2:00 PM. Every attempt will be P.M. - Marilynn Sykes
noticed that He didn’t say “IF you pray, fast, give,” but WHEN you pray, made to remind everyone on that day of our service schedule by using the * Kiddie Church - Clint and Ramona Letourneau
fast, give. It appears that those 3 things are tied together as important Phone Tree, radio announcements, TV announcements, and website. * Spotlights:
things in a believers life. Now before you think I’m begging, I’M NOT! I
In Honor of Alonzo Atkins on his 17th birthday,
just know the blessings of God that come when we learn and practice the CHURCH & PASTOR’S COUNCIL WILL MEET Tuesday, January
principles of His Word. GOD IS FAITHFUL! For the month of th Love, Dad, Mom, Jessica, and J. T.
12 , at 6:00 P.M. All members of this board need to be present.
December we broke our all time “4 week” tithe record! Can somebody * Music - Wednesday - Kathy Arellano
say, “Praise the Lord?” The only way we keep moving forward in what PRAYER LIST: Clyde Taylor, Teresa Johnson, Pat Brown, Linda
Sunday A.M. - Jonathan & Jessica Murphy
God has said to us is by the faithful and consistent giving of God’s people. Johnson, Larry Laster, Dianne Arnold, Larry Lee Tammy Morrow, Rex P.M. - Amy Arnold
The more we give, the more God gives back. The more God gives back, Duncan, Scott Dominquez, Riley Dominquez, Martha Jennings, Johnny ** Maroon Praise Team
the more we can do to get into that harvest field. The more we give, the Simmons, Neil Vinson, Gail Wood, Carolyn Godfrey, James Bennett,
closer we get to relocating to our new property. I even spoke a word that Susan West, Glen Patterson, Kim Roberson, Shut Ins. Those in Nursing
most people won’t believe. I believe God can move us out to our new Homes, and Those sick with colds and flu.
place with LITTLE OR NO DEBT! Is there anyone that can believe that Christian Sympathy to Ray Mathis on the death of an uncle, to Betty Ball
with me? Would you be willing to pray for it? Fast for it? Give for it? and Annette Richards on the death of a sister Wynelle Wooten, and to
Some things only come about by prayer and fasting! I’m looking forward Ann Knight on the death of an aunt Estelle Duncan. May God bless and
to our congregation joining together to see God move! comfort you all.
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