THE 2009 PERFORMANCES OF “HIS STORY”

are now “History,”but the results of the performance are eternal. A total of 17 decisionswere made for the Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes it’s hard to tell exactlywhat a person intends when they fill out the card because they check several boxes. However, the best I can tell is that there were 8 first timesalvations and 9 recommitments to the Lord. Can you say“HALLELUJAH!” Because of all the hard work and efforts of so manyof our people, others are now ready to meet the Lord when He comes! I’dlike to say “Thank you” to Todd and Vickie Porter, who have taken thisprogram and run with it, making it what it is today. To all those who havefaithfully helped over the last number of weeks, please know that weappreciate and love you. I know it takes many man-hours to accomplishthis, and without you, it would not be possible. Please know that the Lordwill rightly reward you for all you do for His Kingdom’s work. THANKYOU ! ! !

THIS COMING SUNDAY MORNING

our Children’s Dept. will bepresenting their Annual Christmas Program. There will be a Baby Parade,a presentation by our smaller children, and then the play entitled “TheFirst Day of Christmas” by the older ones . You will not want to missthis. We need to support our children and our fine staff of workers. Theservice begins immediately after Sunday School at 10:30 A.M. By theway, I’ve been missing some of you in Sunday School, which is such awonderful time to get an in-depth study of the Word of God. It is also awonderful time to get plugged into a smaller setting of people that you canget to know and claim as friends. Don’t let anything keep you from beingin Sunday School at 9:45 A.M. this coming Sunday morning. Don’t knowwhere to go??? Just ask one of our Greeters or Ushers. They will behappy to direct you to what we have available for your age group andwhere that class meets.

THIS COMING SUNDAY NIGHT

we have a wonderfulfellowship time scheduled. We will have our AnnualChristmas Tree over in the CLC building at 6:00 P.M. Wedon’t have many opportunities for our church family to justenjoy each other’s company around the table or group of chairs. So, Sunday night we are asking you to bring fingerfoods, desserts, and something to drink with you as you cometo church. We’d like to have a nice, enjoyable time of food,fun, fellowship, and remembering the birth of our Lord. Wehave several things planned for your enjoyment. The Kids of Faith drama team will do a new drama for us, A.C.T.S.Student Ministries may have a skit for us as well, and finally,Fire Chief Steve Quinn will be sharing with us severalChristmas musical selections. I heard there may be anotherspecial visitor showing up as well

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WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING

canned goods thatnight to bless the Woodruff Area Soup Kitchen (WASP), sobring a canned good or nonperishable item with you. Yourdonations richly blessed Helping Hands in November. Let’sshow them how much T.H.A.T. church cares about ourcommunity!

PRAYER LIST:

Lee & Hazel Armes, Bobby Watson, Houston &Brenda Cobb, Beatrice Hendley, Miranda Williams, Kenny Rutter, HarleyHawkins, Keith Miller, Carolyn Godfrey, Melanie Koon, James Hunter,Teresa Johnson, Mary Sherbert, Nancy Hostettler, Neil Vinson, AmandaLong, Terry Simmons, Martha Hughes, Jake Nicolopulus, Shut ins andThose in Nursing Homes.

Christian Sympathy

is extended to Buster Ballon the death of an uncle, to the family of Mr. Paul Bell, and to the familyof Alpha Grubbs. May God bless and comfort you all.

COMMUNITY CANDLE LIGHTING MEMORIALSERVICE

is Thursday, December 17

, at 7:00 P.M. at FirstBaptist Church, sponsored by Healing Heart BereavementSupport Group. This service is especially for those who havelost a loved one this past year. Everyone is invited.

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

will meetTuesday, December 22

, at 6:15 P.M. and dismiss early sothis group can enjoy the Candlelight service in the mainsanctuary.

ALL SENIOR ADULTS….

Your Christmas party will be Saturday,December 19

, so plan to leave the church at 5:00 P.M. for “Captain’sCap” for a delightful seafood meal. Cost will be less than $12 per person,and this is a Dutch treat. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board.

GET YOUR DIPS,

cheese ball mix, and flavoring for all your holidaycelebrations from the Ladies’ Ministries office! Priced right ! ! !

THERE WILL BE NOCHOIR PRACTICE

Wednesday night. Choirmembers should meet in the sanctuary at 7:00 P.M. instead. ALSO, NOchoir practice on Sunday morning due to the Children’s Christmasprogram.

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS

our heartfelt thanks to every choir,cast, backstage, and technical member of “His Story.” You are such awonderful group of talented people and we appreciate your tremendouseffort and generosity so very much. A special thanks to the “His Story”production committee: Keith Lyda, Lisa Terry, and Tim Vassey. You areall the very best ! Todd and Vickie Porter

* Greeters - Michael and Wanda Brown* Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan* CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg* Head Ushers - Charles O’Shields and Bobby Brown* Usher Team # 1 - Robert Sloan, Larry Young, Michael Brown,Dennis Crocker, Rick Priester, and Brian Arnold* Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard, Marion Simmons, andWalter Housand* Nursery - Wednesday - Betty BallSunday A.M.- Ann Knight and Taylor CobbP.M. - Church Fellowship* Music - Wednesday - Jeanne NemitzSunday A.M. - Children’s ProgramP.M. - Jason Hayes** Gold Praise Team