ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

December 16, 2012

April 8, 2012
FROM THE PASTOR
A PERTINENT QUESTION A pastor was trying to be creative in telling a group of children about the birth of Christ. He used little plastic dolls to represent the key characters. One symbolized Mary, another Joseph, another, the innkeeper and still others the shepherds and the wise men. Apparently the pastor was stretching the story out far too long for one little boy. He raised his hand and when the pastor acknowledged him, he asked, Why is the most important one left until last? He had a good point. Strange isnt it, that we focus so much on the peripherals of Christmas that we have a tendency to leave the most important one until last? There is the decorating, the shopping, the parties, the concerts, the hustle and bustle of cleaning, cooking, dressing for the next occasion and so on. When do we get around to centering on the Guest of honor whose birthday we are celebrating? Arent we in danger of getting so involved with trivia that we may overlook the great truth of the Incarnation? Lets make this Christmas the most meaningful one ever. It can happen if we put the most important One first, not last! *Roger* Gods Special Forces series, kids will learn that they are members of Gods Special Forces Team. They will discover that they have been chosen by God for a very special mission. They will also learn that in order to follow Gods plan for their lives, they need to follow His instructions, given to them in the Bible.
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Our Sunday A.M. & P.M. services are now streaming live on our church website. If you cant be in service with us, you can join us in worship by going to: www.russellvillechurchofgod.org ____________ CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE The Christmas Choir will have our last Thursday th practice Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m. It is important for everyone to come to practice. The Christmas Choir will be singing in the A.M. Worship Service on rd December 23 .
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COMING SOON Dec 16 KIDS CHOIR/HAND BELLS/ BIBLE DEDICATION 10:30 A.M. th Dec 16 SOUP LUNCH- FUNDRAISER FOLLOWING A.M. SERVICE SEE ARTICLE IN THE BULLETIN UNDER PASTOR JONATHONS WORD rd Dec 23 CHRISTMAS CHOIR- A.M. rd Dec 23 CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PLAY 6:00 P.M. th st Dec 24 Jan 1 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED th Dec 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS st Jan 1 NEW YEARS DAY FINANCIAL REPORT SUNDAY SCHOOL $ SUNDAY MORNING $ SUNDAY NIGHT FAMILY TRAINING TITHE MISSIONS GENERAL FUND RENT OTHER TOTAL $ $ $ $_ 25.00 $ 6,632.63 $ 59.00 183.01 51.00 39.00 $ 5,333.62 0.00 920.00 ATTENDANCE SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY NIGHT FAMILY TRAINING OUTREACH 107 113 133
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Pat Gardner Zoey Keith Flo Weaver Orabel Holstead Malachi Taylor Homer & Lou Rhea Jean Asbury Bobbie Hooper Russell Wallace Don Gulledge Dana Seals Elmer Wilder Edward Reed Lawrence Walker Gayle Walker Rosa Rigney Mike Coffey Joshua Sullivan Paul Jones Juanita Hensely Sue Pfoff Lloyd Wynn Norman & Eleanor Gulbransen Ann Williams Tim Strange Jessica Hawley Kyle Kitts Eldridge Tucker Roy Smith Pastor Larry Fraizer Charles Shipley Joe Christopher Eric Garrett Shelma Caughorn James Shepherd Dale Edwards James Gann Charlie Morrison Lonnie Johnson Elaine Sanders Sherry Branum Bob Noe Candace Brooks Ted Crigger ______________ CHRISTMAS CARD LIST We have prepared a Christmas Card list for those that would like to have one. These are at the Welcome Center. The names on this list are the people that have filled out a Church Record Form. We are sure there are names that we have missed. If your name is not on this list and you would like to be included, let Shirley Jones know. _____________ OUR CONDOLENCES We send our love, sympathy & prayers to Terry & Janice Burger and their family. Janices brother Jack Harrell passed away on Tuesday. Please keep this family in your prayers. ___________ People obey might, but respect and voluntarily agree to right.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS NEWS The Childrens Choir and Handbells will be performing this morning during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. There will also be a special time of prayer for the Bibles that you helped purchase for the Bible Alive Project. rd On December 23 , the Childrens Christmas play, under the direction of Steve & Hazel Ray, will be presented at 6:00 p.m. ______________ Some people bring joy wherever they go. Other people bring joy whenever they go!

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(P.O. Box 59) 5848 East Andrew Johnson Hwy Russellville, TN 37860 (423)587-0988
Web: www.russellvillechurchofgod.org Email: rcogchurch@yahoo.com

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CHILDRENS CHOIR/HANDBELLS 10:30 A.M. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Nicholas Samples Jeff Baker HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Tracy & Stephanie Creech HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Joyce Craft Kelly Shropshire FAMILY TRAININGSERVICE- 7:00 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Glen Herrell Brandon Mullins HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Colsen Jones ______________

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BIBLE READING CHART Last week most of you committed to read your Bible through during 2013. There is a pull out chart in your bulletin today that will help you keep track of your daily reading.

Harold Jones

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Friends & Family of Bro. Don Gulledge are sponsoring a Soup-Lunch Fundraiser following the A.M. service this morning. This will be an all you can eat soup and dessert for a donation. All proceeds will go to help Bro. Don Gulledge with his medical bills. Please stay and eat with us and help this family with your donations.

Senior Pastor Associate Pastor / Youth Pastor Music Ministers Childrens Church Minister Minister of Outreach/Evangelism

Roger Rigney Jonathon Bewley Seth & Lacy Ewing Joe Ward Ray Pratt

Sunday Worship 9:45am Sunday School 10:30am Morning Worship 6:00pm Evening Service Wednesday Night Service 6:45 Youth / 7:00 p.m. Adults & Children