I WANT TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION

to Jonathan andAngela Atkins and their fine staff of workers for thewonderful job our children did Sunday. We have some of themost dedicated workers you’ll find anywhere and, of course,we have the greatest group of children ! ! Everyone workedso hard getting prepared and all that effort paid off! We had apacked house, filled with Moms, Dads, Grandmothers,Grandfathers, friends, family, and church people. The BabyParade, under the direction of Jollene Priester, waswonderful, the small children portrayed the Christmas Storyfor us and sang beautifully! Then the older children did theirplay entitled, “The First Day of Christmas.” We have abright future ahead of us as it is obvious that we have talentedactors, actresses, and singers. TO GOD BE THE GLORY !

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL THE WORKERS

who cameearly, stayed late, had extra meetings and practices with thechildren to insure that they were prepared. Because of yourefforts, along with that of the children,

4 people gave theirlives to Jesus Sunday morning!

Can someone praise theLord with me????

SUNDAY EVENING

we had a wonderful time of fellowship.I know some don’t understand the importance of that, butfellowship among believers is so vitally important. It is anopportunity to build relationships, strike up friendships, andreinforce bonds that exist between family and friends.Thanks to all who helped in any way. SPECIAL THANKS toDonna Burdette and Kids of Faith Drama Team for sharing abrand new drama with us. It was POWERFUL!!!!

MY FAMILY AND I

want to express thanks andappreciation to you for all the cards, gifts, and kindexpressions to us. It has been our greatest joy to serve thisgreat church in Woodruff for many years. However, this yearGod has truly blessed us to move into a new area of ministry.To now be your Pastor is the greatest gift that I could haveever received from you. THANK YOU for allowing us toserve you and to continue the great legacy and heritage of Pastors that the Lord has blessed you with throughout theyears. We look forward to the days ahead, knowing that Godhas great things in store…..not because we are anythingspecial, but because we know the promises God made. Onbehalf of my family….Jonathan and Kimberly, Brooke, Lisa,and myself, we wish you the most Christ filled Christmaspossible. We love you !

PRAYER LIST:

Lee & Hazel Armes, Houston & BrendaCobb, Clyde Taylor, Harry Green, Elizabeth Hand, EvaWaddell, Dickie Turner, Mary Ward, Charlene Lawson,Libby Ezell, Marsha Lancaster, Jake Nicolopulus, TeresaJohnson, Loretta Stutts, Carolyn Godfrey, Nancy Hostettler,Shut Ins, Those in Nursing Homes

Christian Sympathy

to Eric Neal and family on the death of agrandparent. May God bless and comfort you all.

WE WISH TO THANK

Pastor Terry, Pastor Shealy, andPastor Fowler along with all the church members for theprayers, food, cards, and phone calls. It is such a blessing toknow people thought so highly of our Mother.The Family of Alpha Grubbs

SPECIAL THANKS

to Chris and Vickie Patterson formaking a substantial gift to our church Building Fund inLoving Memory of Victoria. May God bless you for yourgenerosity.

BOTH CIRCLES

recently served at a death, so if you givemoney toward this ministry, please turn it in to your CircleLeader. Dishes have been returned and are in the Cloak Room.

CLIP & SAVE: Please mark your calendars: January 5

- Our church is to provide a program for the soup kitchen January 6

- Bible Reading Marathon and Prayer January 25

- 40 days of fasting begins (this will take us up to the day before Revival begins) February 7, 14, 21, & 28 - Pastor Emeritus James Shealywill be preaching during the EveningWorship Services to help prepare us for REVIVAL! March 7, 10, 13, 143, 17, 20, 21, 24 - REVIVAL with Evangelist Neal Nolan 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.

In Bethlehem, God gave to usThe source of Christmas joy; A star shown on a miracle….The virgin birth of a Boy. He was born both God and man, A Savior for us all,The way to get to our heavenly home If we just heed His call.So as we shop and spend and wrap And enjoy the Christmas season… Let’s keep in mind this sacred truth… JESUS is the REASON !-- Selected