Christmas Cantata This Sunday

 

 

 

This Sunday our choir will be presenting the musical "There's Something About That Name" in the morning service.  Be encouraged to come hear and join in worship of our Lord and Savior.

 

In the evening service at 6:00 PM, we will be observing the Lord's Supper.  What a special time to set aside during this Christmas season to reflect and remember the sacrifice and love of the Lord.

Family Ministries Meal

This will be last Family Ministries Meal for December.  It is a good one though, you won't want to miss it!!

Ham and Beans (chicken fingers for the kids), Rice and Tomato Gravy, Vegetables, Salad, Cornbread and Dessert!  Ready at 5:30 PM.  Family Ministries begin at 6:30 PM.  No Ladies Bible Study, due to Business Meeting.

Lessons From the Wise Men

Sunday's sermon brought out some valuable lessons we can learn from the wise men.  They brought precious gifts to the Lord Jesus of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. These gifts represent relevant things of Jesus and can apply to us today.

Gold - a rare and expensive gift, represented the majesty of the King Jesus. 

Frankincense - a precious oil, represented the deity of Christ, He truly is God.

Myrrh - an oil used for burial purposes, a gift that represented His humanity, He would one day suffer and die for our sins.

What Can We Learn from the Wise Men?

1.  We can meet God in the midst of our work. God will meet us where we are, He will speak to us as we are faithful to what He calls us to do.

2. We can also find our way to God, they followed a star, we have God's Word to direct us. 

3.  We can give ourselves to worship.  Before the wise men brought their gifts, they gave themselves.  God wants our lives before He wants our gifts.

4. We can give the gifts that we have, which are valuable and significant. Gold, represents money - finances, Frankincense represents prayer - Myrrh represents suffering and sadness. Giving these represents a sacrifice, something that is costly to us.

5.  We can also find Jesus when we seek for Him.  The wise men crossed various barriers to get to Jesus.

6.  If God can use as star to direct us, He can use anything to reach us.

7. The wise men were willing to take action be beginning a journey that changed their lives. Are we willing to take action and be changed by God?

This Sunday..Children's Christmas Program

This Sunday during the morning worship service at 11:00 AM, our children will be presenting the Christmas musical, "The Light Before Christmas".  

You won't want to miss this presentation where our kids show through drama and song the true meaning of Christmas.  Invite the family to come and enjoy a blessing!

Wednesday Night Meal

The menu for this week's Family Ministry Meal is Chicken and Dumplings, Acre Peas, Greens, Raw Vegetables and Dessert.  Meal begins at 5:30 PM and is followed by ministries for the entire family at 6:30 PM.  Be encouraged even in the midst of the busy Christmas season, to be faithful to mid week worship. 

Prayer Requests

There are always numerous prayer needs in our church and each one is important.  Every service prayer is offered for those in our church family, friends and community.  

Many are aware of the needs of a couple of our church family who are in great need of healing.  Bro. Felton R. and Bro. Bill D.   Both are in need of a heart procedure.  Both are great men of God that have faithfully led, served and loved God for many years.  Sis. Jeanelle C. is recovering from a mild heart attack and currently in therapy. Please pray for her healing and restored health. 

Bro. Felton is currently in the hospital struggling with heart issues before he is able to get his procedure done.  Updates change daily and go from good to bad.  Please pray for him and his family as they are with him.

Bro. Bill has had a recent hospital stay also with a few complications.  Please keep both of these along with the many others on our prayer list close to your heart and in your prayers. 

Men's Cake Bake Off

We had a great time at the men/boy's cake bake off!! Many entries were entered featuring a wide variety of baking talent and personalities! The winning cake impressed the judges so much, it had to be auctioned off...but don't worry, the proceeds go towards supporting a missionary pastor for 2 months!

Here is the cutest winner overall though!!!!