Dec 2006
December 31, 2006
31/12/06 19:04
Prayer Requests:
1. Roxann McVay: health
2. Carmen Jarvis
New Years Eve Service: 9pm Let’s play some games and at midnight we’ll be at the altar. Bring some finger food to munch on and your favorite game if you’d like. If you don’t have other plans, let’s bring in the new year together!
WWC Directories Are Here! If you didn’t get your copy, they are on the Secret Sister table by the Central School entrance. Help yourself to one. First typo: Teresa Coakley’s email address ends with .com not .net
Bible Reading Thru a Year: Some of us made it and some didn’t. We are leaving up the poster so you can see where you are. You can still have a goal to read it through in a year. Just use a different color to mark your books off this year. Or make your goal to finish what you started. Just keep reading!
Men’s Dart League: Starts January 11 at 6:30pm. All men are welcome. Bring a friend!
Happy Birthday
Thursday: Stanton Welch
A churchgoer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So, I think I'm wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all." This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher: I’ve been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this: They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!"
What a Year it Was!!! January brought us the men’s darts and the food fight. Robert and Angie Ramey’s baby died of SIDS and Norma Eckelberry began the traveling back and forth to help take care of her mom. In February, Sandy Brown got a vision to have a team of ladies take turns attending the nursery and Cheryl Matthews got a vision for a concert called Crooning for Christ. However the church ladies lost their vision for the Love Workshop Ministry and it became dormant for the year. We also began to pray about renting the church building on Walnut St Though we continued to pray for Sis. Norma she had to face the passing of her mother in March. Don and Becky Ross had a house fire and Cheryl’s Crooning for Christ vision became a reality. Then came APRIL!!! We moved off the hill into the church on Walnut St. The Easter Dinner and S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Sabbatical were both cancelled due to hospital admissions. Pastor Jim had his stroke and Sis. Connie almost left us. The move was made and we had a Celebration Dinner at our new church in May. We had a Children’s Fundraiser at Rite Aid, our little Jessie graduated, and church had to be cancelled several times due to drain problems. June brought our Lake Park Fellowship, and a special service with Sheldon Mencer. We were blessed to see Cindy Coakley able to go to Louisiana to visit her mamma. We got relief from the heat with new air conditioners in the Sanctuary July saw us at a Block Party put on by New Life Ministries where Teresa Coakley and the Coakley kids sang. Our Timothy Coakley performed in The Music Man at Triple Locks Theater. There were door-to-door ministry events a couple of times with a good turn out of kids each time. PTL!! We had a special service with the Ditchfield Family. It brought the reinstating of a small Food Pantry at the church and Pastor’s heart catheterization. The church was opened up for prayer – what an awesome group of folks you are! August 1 Pastor had quadruple by-pass open heart surgery. Vacation Bible School came and went with minimal help from the pastors. Steve Mercer had asked us to pray for the 2nd ward in Coshocton and you came through. We asked for stuffed toys to bless a local nursing home ministry and you blessed (as usual)!!!! We had our baptism service at Tony and Connie’s house. In September, we had a Game Fellowship and our first Fishing Derby. October seems to be missing from my archives?! November saw a Spaghetti Dinner that will be remembered forever! We had a table at a Bazaar at Hopewell School and shared a wonderful Thanksgiving Fellowship dinner together. Mary Dawson broke her arm and Robin got to go to Colorado to see her kids Becky Treat got to go to Florida to see her kids in December. We enjoyed a Christmas party at Blue Ridge Grange, ministry at Autumn Health Care, and our Christmas Blessings Food Ministry.
Babies were born and dedicated, birthdays were celebrated and life went on throughout the year. For me, the year was a great big blur after April 10 when my life went into cruise control the moment I realized my husband had had a stroke. No matter what happened or didn’t happen in 2006, thank God for life!! We are not guaranteed our next breath so make the best of every single second you have with the one(s) you love. Pastor bent down to get his socks and our life had a major change in that split moment. In the blink of an eye our lives changed forever. Come Lord Jesus!!!!
1. Roxann McVay: health
2. Carmen Jarvis
New Years Eve Service: 9pm Let’s play some games and at midnight we’ll be at the altar. Bring some finger food to munch on and your favorite game if you’d like. If you don’t have other plans, let’s bring in the new year together!
WWC Directories Are Here! If you didn’t get your copy, they are on the Secret Sister table by the Central School entrance. Help yourself to one. First typo: Teresa Coakley’s email address ends with .com not .net
Bible Reading Thru a Year: Some of us made it and some didn’t. We are leaving up the poster so you can see where you are. You can still have a goal to read it through in a year. Just use a different color to mark your books off this year. Or make your goal to finish what you started. Just keep reading!
Men’s Dart League: Starts January 11 at 6:30pm. All men are welcome. Bring a friend!
Happy Birthday
Thursday: Stanton Welch
A churchgoer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So, I think I'm wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all." This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher: I’ve been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this: They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!"
What a Year it Was!!! January brought us the men’s darts and the food fight. Robert and Angie Ramey’s baby died of SIDS and Norma Eckelberry began the traveling back and forth to help take care of her mom. In February, Sandy Brown got a vision to have a team of ladies take turns attending the nursery and Cheryl Matthews got a vision for a concert called Crooning for Christ. However the church ladies lost their vision for the Love Workshop Ministry and it became dormant for the year. We also began to pray about renting the church building on Walnut St Though we continued to pray for Sis. Norma she had to face the passing of her mother in March. Don and Becky Ross had a house fire and Cheryl’s Crooning for Christ vision became a reality. Then came APRIL!!! We moved off the hill into the church on Walnut St. The Easter Dinner and S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Sabbatical were both cancelled due to hospital admissions. Pastor Jim had his stroke and Sis. Connie almost left us. The move was made and we had a Celebration Dinner at our new church in May. We had a Children’s Fundraiser at Rite Aid, our little Jessie graduated, and church had to be cancelled several times due to drain problems. June brought our Lake Park Fellowship, and a special service with Sheldon Mencer. We were blessed to see Cindy Coakley able to go to Louisiana to visit her mamma. We got relief from the heat with new air conditioners in the Sanctuary July saw us at a Block Party put on by New Life Ministries where Teresa Coakley and the Coakley kids sang. Our Timothy Coakley performed in The Music Man at Triple Locks Theater. There were door-to-door ministry events a couple of times with a good turn out of kids each time. PTL!! We had a special service with the Ditchfield Family. It brought the reinstating of a small Food Pantry at the church and Pastor’s heart catheterization. The church was opened up for prayer – what an awesome group of folks you are! August 1 Pastor had quadruple by-pass open heart surgery. Vacation Bible School came and went with minimal help from the pastors. Steve Mercer had asked us to pray for the 2nd ward in Coshocton and you came through. We asked for stuffed toys to bless a local nursing home ministry and you blessed (as usual)!!!! We had our baptism service at Tony and Connie’s house. In September, we had a Game Fellowship and our first Fishing Derby. October seems to be missing from my archives?! November saw a Spaghetti Dinner that will be remembered forever! We had a table at a Bazaar at Hopewell School and shared a wonderful Thanksgiving Fellowship dinner together. Mary Dawson broke her arm and Robin got to go to Colorado to see her kids Becky Treat got to go to Florida to see her kids in December. We enjoyed a Christmas party at Blue Ridge Grange, ministry at Autumn Health Care, and our Christmas Blessings Food Ministry.
Babies were born and dedicated, birthdays were celebrated and life went on throughout the year. For me, the year was a great big blur after April 10 when my life went into cruise control the moment I realized my husband had had a stroke. No matter what happened or didn’t happen in 2006, thank God for life!! We are not guaranteed our next breath so make the best of every single second you have with the one(s) you love. Pastor bent down to get his socks and our life had a major change in that split moment. In the blink of an eye our lives changed forever. Come Lord Jesus!!!!
December 24, 2006
24/12/06 20:53
Prayer Requests:
1. 4 yr old Alexis and family
2. Connie Williams
3. Sharhonda Brown
4. Todd Berry
5. Sam Coakley: May have brain tumor
6. Those who are stranded in Denver due to inability to catch a flight
7. Rodney Vickers
Sunday Night Service Resumes!!! Evening Services tonight at 5PM. It will be a short candle light service beginning at 5pm. This will be a pleasant time of fellowship with the Spirit of God. Please try to come.
Christmas Blessings: What a joy! 15 families were touched by this ministry. Word Worship Center…YOU DID IT AGAIN!!! Pastor thinks it was the smoothest flow he has ever seen and thought you all were so special!!
Board Meeting: We discovered that the board is in working order.
WWC Directories Are Here! If you didn’t get your copy, they are on the Secret Sister table by the Central School entrance. A big thanks to Jill Smith for putting this together for us. There are several names that didn’t get included due to lack of information or permission to print their information. David Robinson, Hope Fletcher, Donnie Strange, Michelle Strange, Rick Carpenter, and Cassie Smith. If we have overlooked you please forgive us and let us know
New Years Eve Service: Let’s plan to be together! We’ll start with some games and party food and then at midnight we’ll be at the altar binging in the new year.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JESUS!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Happy Birthday Wednesday: Michael Crozier Saturday: Brandy Mullins
Dear loved ones,
As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer. It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me. As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration. I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation. The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face.... and I wanted to be with them and share their table. In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time. To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus”... as if the party were in his honor! At 12 Midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and ... do you know ... no one hugged me. Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one? I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left. Every year it gets worse. People only remember to eat and drink, the gifts, the parties and nobody remembers me. I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you. Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart. I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party. I'm still making the final arrangements. Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Be prepared because when all is ready you will be part of my great party. See you soon.
I Love you!
Jesus
1. 4 yr old Alexis and family
2. Connie Williams
3. Sharhonda Brown
4. Todd Berry
5. Sam Coakley: May have brain tumor
6. Those who are stranded in Denver due to inability to catch a flight
7. Rodney Vickers
Sunday Night Service Resumes!!! Evening Services tonight at 5PM. It will be a short candle light service beginning at 5pm. This will be a pleasant time of fellowship with the Spirit of God. Please try to come.
Christmas Blessings: What a joy! 15 families were touched by this ministry. Word Worship Center…YOU DID IT AGAIN!!! Pastor thinks it was the smoothest flow he has ever seen and thought you all were so special!!
Board Meeting: We discovered that the board is in working order.
WWC Directories Are Here! If you didn’t get your copy, they are on the Secret Sister table by the Central School entrance. A big thanks to Jill Smith for putting this together for us. There are several names that didn’t get included due to lack of information or permission to print their information. David Robinson, Hope Fletcher, Donnie Strange, Michelle Strange, Rick Carpenter, and Cassie Smith. If we have overlooked you please forgive us and let us know
New Years Eve Service: Let’s plan to be together! We’ll start with some games and party food and then at midnight we’ll be at the altar binging in the new year.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JESUS!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Happy Birthday Wednesday: Michael Crozier Saturday: Brandy Mullins
Dear loved ones,
As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer. It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me. As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration. I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation. The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face.... and I wanted to be with them and share their table. In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time. To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus”... as if the party were in his honor! At 12 Midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and ... do you know ... no one hugged me. Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one? I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left. Every year it gets worse. People only remember to eat and drink, the gifts, the parties and nobody remembers me. I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you. Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart. I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party. I'm still making the final arrangements. Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Be prepared because when all is ready you will be part of my great party. See you soon.
I Love you!
Jesus
December 17, 2006
17/12/06 13:14
Prayer Requests:
1. Barbara Michaels
2. 4 yr old Alexis and family
3. Tony & Connie Williams & granddaughters
Christmas Party: It was so nice to see all of you in fellowship. We have a wonderful family. Let’s be sure to thank God!! It was a wonderful evening.
The auction was fun and we found out Bro. Joe Hoover has a knack for the auctioneer lingo! And the food was wonderful! Sis, Posie Bryan created the cutest little mice for us to consume! YUM!! Ofcourse a fellowship just wouldn’t be the same without Sis. Karen Maples pies and Brandy Brown brought a platter of home made goodies. Oh hear I go naming names. It was ALL great! We did miss a few folks who didn’t make it though. Our prayer is that our family of God will draw closer not only to God but also to each other. A day is approaching when we will need each other to lean on. Let’s prepare now to be ready when that day arrives!
Sunday Night Service Resumes!!! Evening Services will begin again on December 24. It will be a short candle light service beginning at 5pm. This will be a pleasant time of fellowship with the Spirit of God. Please try to come.
Christmas Blessings: Next Saturday (Dec. 23) will be delivery day for our Christmas Blessings. We need folks who can make deliveries and folks to help pack up the boxes. Be at the church at 9:30A.M. to help.
Board Meeting: 6:00pm on December 19 at Bill Treat’s house.
WWC Directories Are Here! If you didn’t get your copy, they are on the Secret Sister table by the Central School entrance. A big thanks to Jill Smith for putting this together for us. There are several names that didn’t get included due to lack of information or permission to print their information. For Christmas card purposes here are the missing names:
David Robinson, Hope Fletcher, Donnie Strange, Michelle Strange, Rick Carpenter, and Cassie Smith. If we have overlooked you please forgive us and let us know
Holiday Movie: The Hollywood Studio Theater in the Downtowner Plaza sent us a flyer to let us know that the movie “The Nativity” will be playing this week only. Hours are Sunday 2:15; 4:45; 7:15, Mon. – Thurs 4:45 and 7:15. They are sold out on Wednesday.
New Years Eve Service: Let’s plan to be together! We’ll start with some games and party food and then at midnight we’ll be at the altar binging in the new year.
Temper is what gets most of us in trouble. Pride is what keeps us there.
Who started this Christmas thing? This morning I heard a story on the radio of a woman who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids. She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season time of the year---overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every open house, taste all the holiday food and treats, get that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, make sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card. Finally, the elevator doors opened, and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two kids and all the bags of stuff in with her. When the doors closed, she couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be found, strung up and shot." From the back of the car, everyone heard a quiet, calm voice respond, "Don't worry. We already crucified Him." For the rest of the trip down the elevator, it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
Don't forget this year, to keep the One who started this whole Christmas thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word. If we all did it, just think of how different this whole world would be. Jesus Christ, is the Reason for the Season
A keen sense of humor helps us to overlook the unbecoming, understand the unconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, overcome the unexpected and outlast the unbearable. –Billy Graham
Celebration is more than a happy feeling. Celebration is an experience. (Douglas Stuva) How will you be celebrating the birth of your Savior?
Please keep this little one in your prayers. Alexis has been in a coma since December 1.
Happy Anniversary - Monday: Bill & Brenda Mourer
1. Barbara Michaels
2. 4 yr old Alexis and family
3. Tony & Connie Williams & granddaughters
Christmas Party: It was so nice to see all of you in fellowship. We have a wonderful family. Let’s be sure to thank God!! It was a wonderful evening.
The auction was fun and we found out Bro. Joe Hoover has a knack for the auctioneer lingo! And the food was wonderful! Sis, Posie Bryan created the cutest little mice for us to consume! YUM!! Ofcourse a fellowship just wouldn’t be the same without Sis. Karen Maples pies and Brandy Brown brought a platter of home made goodies. Oh hear I go naming names. It was ALL great! We did miss a few folks who didn’t make it though. Our prayer is that our family of God will draw closer not only to God but also to each other. A day is approaching when we will need each other to lean on. Let’s prepare now to be ready when that day arrives!
Sunday Night Service Resumes!!! Evening Services will begin again on December 24. It will be a short candle light service beginning at 5pm. This will be a pleasant time of fellowship with the Spirit of God. Please try to come.
Christmas Blessings: Next Saturday (Dec. 23) will be delivery day for our Christmas Blessings. We need folks who can make deliveries and folks to help pack up the boxes. Be at the church at 9:30A.M. to help.
Board Meeting: 6:00pm on December 19 at Bill Treat’s house.
WWC Directories Are Here! If you didn’t get your copy, they are on the Secret Sister table by the Central School entrance. A big thanks to Jill Smith for putting this together for us. There are several names that didn’t get included due to lack of information or permission to print their information. For Christmas card purposes here are the missing names:
David Robinson, Hope Fletcher, Donnie Strange, Michelle Strange, Rick Carpenter, and Cassie Smith. If we have overlooked you please forgive us and let us know
Holiday Movie: The Hollywood Studio Theater in the Downtowner Plaza sent us a flyer to let us know that the movie “The Nativity” will be playing this week only. Hours are Sunday 2:15; 4:45; 7:15, Mon. – Thurs 4:45 and 7:15. They are sold out on Wednesday.
New Years Eve Service: Let’s plan to be together! We’ll start with some games and party food and then at midnight we’ll be at the altar binging in the new year.
Temper is what gets most of us in trouble. Pride is what keeps us there.
Who started this Christmas thing? This morning I heard a story on the radio of a woman who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids. She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season time of the year---overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every open house, taste all the holiday food and treats, get that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, make sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card. Finally, the elevator doors opened, and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two kids and all the bags of stuff in with her. When the doors closed, she couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be found, strung up and shot." From the back of the car, everyone heard a quiet, calm voice respond, "Don't worry. We already crucified Him." For the rest of the trip down the elevator, it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
Don't forget this year, to keep the One who started this whole Christmas thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word. If we all did it, just think of how different this whole world would be. Jesus Christ, is the Reason for the Season
A keen sense of humor helps us to overlook the unbecoming, understand the unconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, overcome the unexpected and outlast the unbearable. –Billy Graham
Celebration is more than a happy feeling. Celebration is an experience. (Douglas Stuva) How will you be celebrating the birth of your Savior?
Please keep this little one in your prayers. Alexis has been in a coma since December 1.
Happy Anniversary - Monday: Bill & Brenda Mourer
December 10, 2006
10/12/06 15:26
Prayer Requests:
1. Becky Treat: Safety while traveling to Florida and back
2. Jasmine Bryan: Premature birth; health complications
3. Norma Mardis: God’s hand of guidance & peace with decisions made
4. Pretty Products employees who lost their jobs
5. Barbara Michaels
6. 4 yr old Lexis and family
Christmas Party: This Friday, December 15. Make your plans to attend. The party starts at 6pm at the Orange Grange. See Pastor if you need directions. This is the same place we had it 2 years ago. There is a sign up sheet on the Secret Sister table for any children you are bringing. We want to make sure there are enough treats for all the children so please be sure to sign up.
Wednesday Deadline: If you have anything for the auction please bring it in by Wednesday night. Thank you.
Women of WWC Christmas Party: I am told the decorations for this party were delightful. I was also sad to hear that very few women attended. I fear the day is coming when we will need the support of one another but you’ll find it lacking because you never found it to be important to spend time together. Please pray that God will help us when that day comes!
Sunday Night Service Resumes!!! Evening Services will begin again on December 24. It will be a short candle light service beginning at 5pm. This will be a pleasant time of fellowship with the Spirit of God. Please try to come.
Christmas Blessings: Don’t let the business of the season rob you of this opportunity to give in the name of the Lord. There are families out there worse off than you are and they will be grateful when they receive their Christmas Blessing.
Board Meeting: 6:00pm on December 19 at Bill Treat’s house.
Too many people are ready to carry the stool when the piano needs to be moved.
A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience. (Doug Larson)
Be happy. It’s a way of being wise.
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 (King James Version)
Santa lives at the North Pole. JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a sleigh. JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year. JESUS is our ever-present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies. JESUS supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney uninvited. JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited. You have to wait in line to see Santa. JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. Santa lets you sit on his lap. JESUS lets you rest in His arms. Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, what’s your name?” JESUS knew our name even before we were born. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future. He even knows how many hairs are on our heads. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly. JESUS has a heart full of love. All Santa can offer is "HO HO HO" JESUS offers health, help and "hope." Santa says "You better not cry.” JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you." Santa may make you chuckle. JESUS gives you joy that is your strength. While Santa puts gifts under your tree. JESUS became our gift and He died on a tree... The cross! We need to put Christ back in CHRISTmas!
Thank God for Children Saying Grace... Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!" Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!" Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer. "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes." Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
Happy Birthday - Friday: Becky Ross
1. Becky Treat: Safety while traveling to Florida and back
2. Jasmine Bryan: Premature birth; health complications
3. Norma Mardis: God’s hand of guidance & peace with decisions made
4. Pretty Products employees who lost their jobs
5. Barbara Michaels
6. 4 yr old Lexis and family
Christmas Party: This Friday, December 15. Make your plans to attend. The party starts at 6pm at the Orange Grange. See Pastor if you need directions. This is the same place we had it 2 years ago. There is a sign up sheet on the Secret Sister table for any children you are bringing. We want to make sure there are enough treats for all the children so please be sure to sign up.
Wednesday Deadline: If you have anything for the auction please bring it in by Wednesday night. Thank you.
Women of WWC Christmas Party: I am told the decorations for this party were delightful. I was also sad to hear that very few women attended. I fear the day is coming when we will need the support of one another but you’ll find it lacking because you never found it to be important to spend time together. Please pray that God will help us when that day comes!
Sunday Night Service Resumes!!! Evening Services will begin again on December 24. It will be a short candle light service beginning at 5pm. This will be a pleasant time of fellowship with the Spirit of God. Please try to come.
Christmas Blessings: Don’t let the business of the season rob you of this opportunity to give in the name of the Lord. There are families out there worse off than you are and they will be grateful when they receive their Christmas Blessing.
Board Meeting: 6:00pm on December 19 at Bill Treat’s house.
Too many people are ready to carry the stool when the piano needs to be moved.
A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience. (Doug Larson)
Be happy. It’s a way of being wise.
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 (King James Version)
Santa lives at the North Pole. JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a sleigh. JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year. JESUS is our ever-present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies. JESUS supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney uninvited. JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited. You have to wait in line to see Santa. JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. Santa lets you sit on his lap. JESUS lets you rest in His arms. Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, what’s your name?” JESUS knew our name even before we were born. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future. He even knows how many hairs are on our heads. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly. JESUS has a heart full of love. All Santa can offer is "HO HO HO" JESUS offers health, help and "hope." Santa says "You better not cry.” JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you." Santa may make you chuckle. JESUS gives you joy that is your strength. While Santa puts gifts under your tree. JESUS became our gift and He died on a tree... The cross! We need to put Christ back in CHRISTmas!
Thank God for Children Saying Grace... Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!" Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!" Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer. "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes." Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
Happy Birthday - Friday: Becky Ross
December 3,2006
03/12/06 12:38
Prayer Requests:
1. Becky Treat: Safety while traveling to Florida and back
2. Jasmine Bryan: Premature birth; health complications
3. Norma Mardis: God’s hand of guidance & peace with decisions made
4. Robin Gross: Safety while traveling to Colorado and back
5. Pretty Products employees who lost their jobs
6. Tony & Connie Williams: grandbabies
Christmas Party: December 15. Make your plans to attend. The party stats at 6pm at the Orange Grange. See Pastor if you need directions. This is the same place we had it 2 years ago.
Women of WWC Christmas Party: Ladies this one is just for you! Thursday, December 7, at 6:30 pm at the church. Come on out and enjoy some sweet fellowship. Bring your favorite appetizer/finger food!
Sunday Night Service Resumes!!! Evening Services will begin again on December 24. It will be a short candle light service beginning at 5pm. This will be a pleasant time of fellowship with the Spirit of God. Please try to come.
Christmas Blessings: Don’t let the business of the season rob you of this opportunity to give in the name of the Lord. There are families out there worse off than you are and they will be grateful when they receive their Christmas Blessing.
Think About It: This was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness…neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. And they were haughty, and committed abomination before me: therefore I took them away as I saw good. Ezekiel 16:49,50
“Hospitality is making your guests feel at home even when you wish they were.” Let’s love one another deeply from the heart. Make time for each other this holiday season and work toward becoming unified with each other amidst the Spirit of God.
There comes a time in our lives when our address books are unreadable. Ten addresses have been crossed out for the same person; more and more frequently half of a couple is crossed out. There are names of people we haven’t been in touch with for 30 years; we don’t know if they’re dead or alive. Take a look at your book; you probably need a new one. And if you buy one you’ll have a chance to see where you’ve been and where you’re going. We don’t need a “death-bed experience” to have our lives flash before us; we can look at the names in our address books.
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WHY DO WE CLAP OUR HANDS? Psalm 47:1 O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. WHY DO WE RAISE OUR HANDS? Psalm 63:4 Thus will I bless Thee: I will lift up my hands in Thy name. WHY DO WE SING PRAISES? Psalm 147:1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely. WHY DO WE DANCE? Psalm 149:3 Let them praise the Lord in the dance; let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp. WHY DO WE HAVE MUSIC IN OUR WORSHIP? Psalm 150:4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with the stringed instruments. WHY DO WE WORSHIP? Psalm 28:2 Give unto the Lord the glory due His name; worship him in the beauty of holiness. John 4:23 For the hour cometh and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.
Happy Birthday
Tuesday: Jennifer Green
Wednesday: Juanita Welch
1. Becky Treat: Safety while traveling to Florida and back
2. Jasmine Bryan: Premature birth; health complications
3. Norma Mardis: God’s hand of guidance & peace with decisions made
4. Robin Gross: Safety while traveling to Colorado and back
5. Pretty Products employees who lost their jobs
6. Tony & Connie Williams: grandbabies
Christmas Party: December 15. Make your plans to attend. The party stats at 6pm at the Orange Grange. See Pastor if you need directions. This is the same place we had it 2 years ago.
Women of WWC Christmas Party: Ladies this one is just for you! Thursday, December 7, at 6:30 pm at the church. Come on out and enjoy some sweet fellowship. Bring your favorite appetizer/finger food!
Sunday Night Service Resumes!!! Evening Services will begin again on December 24. It will be a short candle light service beginning at 5pm. This will be a pleasant time of fellowship with the Spirit of God. Please try to come.
Christmas Blessings: Don’t let the business of the season rob you of this opportunity to give in the name of the Lord. There are families out there worse off than you are and they will be grateful when they receive their Christmas Blessing.
Think About It: This was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness…neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. And they were haughty, and committed abomination before me: therefore I took them away as I saw good. Ezekiel 16:49,50
“Hospitality is making your guests feel at home even when you wish they were.” Let’s love one another deeply from the heart. Make time for each other this holiday season and work toward becoming unified with each other amidst the Spirit of God.
There comes a time in our lives when our address books are unreadable. Ten addresses have been crossed out for the same person; more and more frequently half of a couple is crossed out. There are names of people we haven’t been in touch with for 30 years; we don’t know if they’re dead or alive. Take a look at your book; you probably need a new one. And if you buy one you’ll have a chance to see where you’ve been and where you’re going. We don’t need a “death-bed experience” to have our lives flash before us; we can look at the names in our address books.
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WHY DO WE CLAP OUR HANDS? Psalm 47:1 O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. WHY DO WE RAISE OUR HANDS? Psalm 63:4 Thus will I bless Thee: I will lift up my hands in Thy name. WHY DO WE SING PRAISES? Psalm 147:1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely. WHY DO WE DANCE? Psalm 149:3 Let them praise the Lord in the dance; let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp. WHY DO WE HAVE MUSIC IN OUR WORSHIP? Psalm 150:4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with the stringed instruments. WHY DO WE WORSHIP? Psalm 28:2 Give unto the Lord the glory due His name; worship him in the beauty of holiness. John 4:23 For the hour cometh and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.
Happy Birthday
Tuesday: Jennifer Green
Wednesday: Juanita Welch