December 5

FAMILY & FRIENDS
By Karen Horton

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad.” (Psalm 126.3) The holidays can be stressful. Hope everyone will be light-hearted and remember what the true blessings in life are! We were blessed these visitors: Bob & Patsy Boynton (Whitney, TX), Doug & Barbara Claxton (Joplin, MO), Ann Hostler (Anacortes, WA), Rawlon C. & Madilynn Ruddick and daughter (Bentonville), Charles & Nancy Cash, Amy Rooney, and Cynthia & Sydney Casey (Bella Vista), Logan & TaraTyler Stroud and Randy Gibbs.

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Freddie Banks, who passed away Monday. Remember Mary Bell, Ervin, Kathy, Vicky, and the grandchildren in your prayers.

Those on our sick list needing our prayers include: Patty Sinquefield, who has been diagnosed with Lupus. Glenda Wise who is recovering at home from her surgery. Dee Eitzen’s mother is seriously ill at Highland’s Health Center. Rebecca Hankins recently contracted a high fever while traveling in Egypt. Stan request our prayers on her behalf. Continue to remember Jennifer Oxford, Norma and Burl Griggs, Ray Pinner, Mary Montgomery, our military, our missionaries, and those who have lost loved ones recently.

“What is it about the Bible that catches us off guard? That reaches into the depths of our souls and little by little begins to straighten us out? It digs up our arrogance and pride and enables us to forgive and forget. It creates spaces for understanding that we would not have thought possible… Nothing of humankind can do that for us. Only God’s Spirit has the ability to reach that deep into life.” (Swindoll)

Congratulations to Aaron Bagwell and Sheryl Kinder, who were the only teens to successfully meet the Fall Quarter Challenge! We love our young people!!

The Ladies Bible Class is giving us a gift giving opportunity as they prepare Shoe Box Gifts for needy children in our area. You may pick up your box or boxes in the foyer. Enclosed in each will be a list of item to purchase. The ladies ask that you leave room for a small Bible and return the box before noon on Wednesday, December 12th. Thanks for your help!!

The Holiday Singles Luncheon is Saturday morning on December 8th, here at the building. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Also on that same day, the Wohlford girls will be skating in the Christmas Pageant at the Jones Center. There are still some tickets left for this event if you would like to go. There is no cost. Jared will drive the van, and we will leave the building at 6 PM.

Paula Almond is hosting the Annual Ladies Gift Exchange also on Saturday December 8th at 6 PM. Bring a small holiday exchange ($7.50 limit) and your favorite holiday snack food. Thanks Paula!!

Mary & Dennis Wohlford will be hosting a teenage party at their home Friday evening, December 14th at 6:03. You'll need to bring a gift ($7 or less in value) for exchange.

The Area-Wide Pulpit Exchange continues this Sunday evening. Our speaker will be Jack English from Center Street congregation... Come!!... You'll be glad you did!

Items needed this week for Fair Haven Children’s Home are paper towels, zip lock bags, tea bags, deodorant and tomato sauce. Leave them in the baskets in the foyer... Thanks!

Remember... Keep your words sweet, you may have to eat them later!

Love you, see you next Lord’s Day.