December Arrives with a Flurry of Activity!
There’s
lots going on this month… and lots of opportunities to minister to others!
“Bags of
Blessings”
This
Sunday, December 7th, we will be distributing grocery lists to anyone wishing to take part in a
holiday tradition of blessing families in need for the Holidays. We ask that you take a list, carry it with
you to the grocery store and purchase the items on the list. Then return them in a paper grocery bag
by the following Sunday (Dec. 14). Volunteers
are needed to them that Monday (prior to the week of Christmas) to families in
and around our community who are in need.
Families are identified primarily through our ongoing Outreach Ministry
as well as from recommendations from members and local agencies. This year a “Red” grocery bag will be paired
with a “Green” grocery bag, each full of different items… a $10 gift
certificate from Geralds and a letter from the church will be added… and together
it will constitute a grand holiday meal for a great family. You can help by filling a grocery bag, by
donating to the purchase of gift certificates (which we often use throughout
the year) or by helping us make delivery the following week (more info to come
on that!) And once again, thank you for
making someone’s Christmas dinner a bit brighter!
On
Tuesday evening, December 16th, we will be assisting Hands of Mercy
deliver dozens of hot holiday meals to other families in our community from our
church building. Volunteers are needed
for that evening as well. Time TBA.
“Celebration of the Christ” Service… Sunday night, December 14th
at Howell Hill at 5:00 pm
Our
Sunday evening service on the 14th will be moved to the Howell Hill
Church of Christ. It is an annual
tradition of prayer, praise and devotional readings of Scriptures as we
celebrate the miraculous and marvelous work of Jesus. The service begins at 5pm (our regular
time). Again, transportation will be
arranged. The bus and/or vans will plan
to leave from our parking lot at Washington Street no later than 4:30pm
allowing plenty of time for us to travel to Howell Hill. Last year we hosted the event at our
building, so let me encourage all who can to support our brethren there by
participating at their building. What a
wonderful time of celebration, prayer and fellowship we will have!
Don’t’ Miss these events in December…
Senior
Breakfast…
This Saturday, December 6th at 9am
Christmas
Caroling…
this Sunday, December 7th
2-4:30pm
Ladies’
Ornament Swap….
Monday, December 8th at 6:30pm at the home of Nancy Dodson
Children’s
Christmas Party…
December 13th from 5-7pm for children ages birth thru 5th
grade & their families. Each family
is asked to bring $5 to help with our service project honoring local
firefighters & police who serve our community.
Our hearts go out to the family of Dr. Bill Young who passed away late Wednesday evening. 
