December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent

The Advent season is a time to celebrate that our God came, is coming, and will come again. As we travel the road to Christmas, there are many ways to celebrate this time of anticipation. This Advent resource encourages individuals, families, and faith communities to participate in this tradition with a twist. Celebrate through acts of mercy. This year Advent begins on Dec. 1st and there is a special devotional book to lead your family through the Advent Season. As our Gift to you, the church has provided one devotional book per family. You may pick up your family devotional book in the foyer TODAY. A Calendar has also been provided with a list of Acts of Mercy & Compassion for you to use throughout the season. Please see the Advent display in the foyer. Join us during Advent as we will celebrate Christs arrival together.

CHILDRENS MINISTRIES CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - December 8th - 6 pm

We Three Spies Practice Schedule: Sunday, Dec. 1st: 8:30am, 10:45am, (6pm will be dress rehearsal) Wednesday, Dec. 4th: 6:30pm (dress rehearsal) Sunday, Dec. 8th: 8:30am, 10:45am *WE NEED EVERY CHILD PRESENT FOR EACH REHEARSAL

COMMUNITY LIFE ESTILL NAZ BOWLING LEAGUE - JANUARY

A new season will be starting in January. If you are interesting in playing again or you would like to be a NEW player, please contact Cathy Frame at cathy_frame@msn.com Everyone is welcome to join! A minimum number of players is required, see Cathy Frame today.

FAMILY MINISTRIES

DECEMBER HAPPENINGS:
Men & Womens SS Classes Saturday, December 7th at 6:00 PM At the home of Roger & Linda Guess Church Board Dinner Tuesday, December 10th - 6:00 PM Ladies Kitchen Utensil Exchange/Brunch Saturday, December 14th from 9-11 AM At the home of Lisa Lee Bring: - breakfast dish or casserole and a Kitchen Utensil $5 or less to exchange Young Adult SS Class Saturday, December 14th at 6:00 PM At the home of Gerald & Benita Hice Church-Wide Caroling Sunday, December 15th at 6:00 PM Giving Tree Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 PM We will be putting together and distributing our baskets Candlelight / Communion Service Sunday, December 22nd at 6:00 PM **No Services / Activities December 25th Holiday Worship Sunday, December 29th Worship at 8:30 & 10:45 AM Family Breakfast at 9:30 AM NO PM Service/Activities

Wedding Shower - January 19th

for Ian & Dreama Cayce *They are registered at Walmart

NMI - MISSIONS THANKSGIVING OFFERING For the World Evangelism Fund RECEIVED: $1,135 - Praise the Lord! GIVING TREE
Our Giving Tree is located in the foyer this morning. Please stop by and select an ornament. Be sure to write your name and contact info on the sheet.

Together we can do more!!

Non-perishable items can be brought now and left in WIRED Sunday School Room. (Be sure to leave your ornament card with your items.) All items need to be in by December 18th.

NURSERY SCHEDULE:
TODAY: December 1st
1st Service: Cassie Creson, Taylor Chandler 2nd Service: Cindy Kilpatrick, Bailee Hastings PM Service: Linda Guess

NEXT SUNDAY: December 8th

1st Service: Marty & Sandy Schefcik 2nd Service: Guen Castleman, Marcia Rouse PM Service: Ricky & Sharon Arnold

THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, December 4th
Morning Bible Study: 11:00 AM Adult Bible Study: 6:30 PM Youth Ministries: 6:30 PM

NEXT SUNDAYS SCHEDULE:

Sunday, December 8th
Worship: 8:30 & 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Childrens Program We Three Spies: 6:00 PM

Childrens Program DRESS REHEARSAL - 6:30 PM Final Practice NEED ALL KIDS PRESENT!

STATISTICS: Nov. 24, 2013 Fiscal Year is 5/1/13 to 4/30/14

Tithes & Offerings Received: $ 7,039

Missions Received: $1,512 WEF Paid: $12,147.75

105 Flower Lane Drive Estill Springs, TN 37330 Phone: 649-3867 Fax: 649-3410 Email: office@estillnaz.org www.facebook.com/estillnaz www.estillnaz.org

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Friday, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Micah 6:8 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM