DURING THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ,

please take time toreflect upon all the many blessings the Lord has given to you. It’s so easyin the midst of all the “traditional” stuff we do to forget about the moreimportant things. Don’t forget to be thankful for your family. You maygo through difficult times together, face crisis, deal with dilemmas, butbeing able to do that …. TOGETHER…is a blessing. Be thankful foryour job. Many, many people are without jobs and to have a job, even if it’s not what you really want to do, is a blessing. If you’re looking for a job, go ahead and be thankful for the job the Lord is going to provide.That’s called faith, and God honors faith! Be thankful for health andstrength. Even if you’re dealing with some health issues, know that as aChristian you are blessed to serve a God with the power to heal! Bethankful for friends. These are people who support you and love you, notmatter what! Most of all, be thankful for the Lord Jesus Christ. Bethankful for your salvation, for a Savior Who is your Advocate, Healer,Friend who sticks closer than a brother, a Deliverer, a Help in time of trouble, a Shield and Buckler, a Strong Tower, a Place of Refuge…I couldgo on and on, but my point is: BE THANKFUL FOR JESUS! Take timeto tell Him how much you love Him and how thankful you are for Hismercy and grace in your life.

ON BEHALF OF MY FAMILY,

please know how thankful we are toserve this great church. God has been so good to me and blessed mebeyond my fondest imagination when He afforded me the opportunity tolead this flock. I count it a major blessing in my life. We pray theblessing of God on you and your family, and hope that you have a greatThanksgiving with your family and friends! WE LOVE YOU !

THERE WILL BE OPPORTUNITY

for church membership this Sunday.If you know that you are born again and would like to affiliate with ourchurch by joining or transferring, please plan to meet with Pastor TerrySunday morning at 9:45 in the CLC Conference Room. Come to the doormarked “Staff” at the CLC and go straight into the meeting room.

DON’T FORGET THAT THIS SUNDAY

we will be receiving cannedgoods for Helping Hands Ministries. There will be a big box in the lobbyand you are asked to bring canned goods and non-perishable items. Weare called to be salt and light in this world, and we believe that this is awonderful way for our church to bless people of the harvest. Thanks inadvance for what you do.

THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

has been designated as “HIM” month.That means that everything we do should focus on Jesus. This is themonth we celebrate His birth. We are excited about some ofthe ways wewill do that. Our annual Christmas Production, “

HIS STORY”

, will bepresented December 12 - 13. There are many changes this year and somenew music as well. You cannot afford to miss it nor can you afford to notinvite your lost family andfriends. Then our children’s ChristmasProgram will be December 20

in the A.M. Service. We are alwaysblessed by our children. We’re expecting a packed house so you need tocome early to get a good seat. We’ll be doing a candlelight service (of sorts) on Tuesday evening, December 22

, at 7:00 P.M. That will takethe place of our mid-week service. These are just a few of the ways weplan to focus on Him. Please mark your calendars and don’t allowanything to keep you from being part of these special events.

TREMONT COG

will do a new drama this year entitled “Ashes forRemembrance.” It will be presented December 5

at 7:00 P.M. Noticket is necessary.

THE BABY PARADE

will be a big part of the Children’s Churchpresentation again this year. Ifyou have a little one and would like toparticipate, please see Jollene Priester immediately.

PRAYER LIST:

Wayne Bishop, Linda Murphy, Houston &Brenda Cobb, Pam Hughes, Olivia Lyda, Tommy Keesley, JamesGrant, Sandra Rogers, Columbus Green, Jodie Lamb, KathyGillespie, James Hunter, Fletcher Elder, Lynn Marler, Ruth Free,Brandon Casson, Peggy Smith, Carolyn Conway family, EllenWood family, Bethany Beck, Vickie Wyatt, Belinda & EarlWorley, Sharon Nix, Elmer Collins, Smith family, TammyMorrow, Kelly Chumley, Abby White, Lura Stone, Ida Hoyt, CarlyHines, Princess Lipscombe, Shut ins and Those in Nursing Homes.

Christian sympathy

to Teresa Johnson on the death of a cousin.

F.R.E.E.D. 12 Step Addiction Support Group

will meetTuesday, December 1

at 6:00 P.M.

CLASS A-5(Sarah Nelson/Bobby Brown, Trs.)

has a foodpantry now available to help anyone who had need of staplefood items. If you can use this help, please see either teacher,Mertice Whitmore, or Lucy Polson this week.

WCOG IS COLLECTING

new or used children’s clothes tobenefit the Community Clothes Closet. You may bring yourdonations to the CLC until November 29

ALL SENIOR ADULTS….

A Christmas party is planned forSaturday, December 19

. Plan to leave the church at 5:00P.M. and go to Captain’s Cap Seafood in North Carolina.This is a Dutch treat meal, and cost is less than $12. Sign upsheet is on the bulletin board in the main hallway.

LADIES’ CHRISTMAS PARTY

will be December 8

at theTurtle Parfait at 7:00 P.M. Bring a nice, wrapped AHAHgift, which means…Already Have At Home….don’t go outand buy anything!* Greeters - Marion and Vernell Simmons* Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan* CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg* Head Ushers - Charles O’Shields and Bobby Brown* Usher Team # 1 - Robert Sloan, Larry Young, MichaelBrown, Dennis Crocker, Rick Priester, andBrian Arnold* Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard, Danny Knight, andWilliam Hayes* Family Spotlights:Happy 6th birthday toTANNER FOWLERLove, Dad, Mom, and Savannah* Nursery - Sunday A.M. - Ann KnightP.M. -Annette Richards* Kiddie Church - Keith and Wanda Lyda* Music - Sunday A.M. - Brad BurnettP.M. -Men’s Quartet** Maroon Praise Team