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LAMAR AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas……...
CHRISTMAS SEASON UPDATES

ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOOD BASKET DRIVE—We will deliver the food baskets TODAY @ 2:30PM. Please join us if you can help with that.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY— Don’t forget our party TONIGHT @ Aiken Elementary @ 5:00PM.
SIMPLE SUPPERS—After this week we will be taking a holiday break from Simple Suppers. There will be no Wednesday meal served on December 21st or 28th. We will resume on Wednesday, January 4.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR THE HOLIDAY:
Sunday Dec.25th—10:00 worship (No classes or evening service)
Wednesday Dec.28th—No classes; Devo in Auditorium
January 1st—10:00 worship (No classes or evening service)

To Our Guests…
We are blessed to have you here with us for worship today. Our prayer is that your time with us will be a blessing, and that you will find the worship uplifting, the message encouraging, the Lamar Avenue family friendly and the atmosphere welcoming. For families, we have a staffed nursery (ages birth-24 months) located in the back of the foyer. We also offer Children’s worship for children ages 2 through Kindergarten. They will be dismissed during our assembly. Please stop by the Welcome Center (located in the middle of the foyer) for more information about our church family and the many different ministries we are involved with. We are so glad you are here and hope you will join us as we seek to know God and His vision for His people and the world.

Our Vision is …
Connect with God

Our Vision is …
Unity of Believers

Our Vision is …
Restore All Things

vol.71 December 11, 2016 no. 49

Family news

FAITHFUL READERS—will meet TODAY for their annual Christmas Tea Party @ 3:00 PM @ the home of Carol James. Bring finger-foods and a new or pre-read book to exchange.
SYMPATHY—Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Elmer L’Rroy, who passed away Dec. 3rd. He was a faithful servant of God and was once a minister here at Lamar Avenue Church. Please keep his family in your prayers.
THANK YOU—Church family, I would like to thank you for all the kindness you showed to our family through flowers, cards, meals, visits, prayers and loving words during Horace’s illness and passing. We were comforted and strengthened by each one. We will never forget! ~Sue and all of the Johnson family
THANK YOU—Thank you so very much for the arrangement sent to my grandmother’s funeral. Dusty and I are truly blessed to have such a loving and supportive church family. We love you all!~Katie Morris
THANK YOU—I would like to take the time to say thank you and to let you know how much I appreciated all the visits I received while I was recovering in the hospital. God Bless all of you! ~Charlotte Cannon
THANK YOU—so very much for the beautiful flowers you sent to mother. I know she would have loved them. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and the lunch served was wonderful. ~Iris Bolton, Anne-Marie & Perry
CONGRATULATIONS—to Doug & Karen Cato on the birth of another granddaughter, Meira Grace Cato. She weighed 7 lbs and was 19.5 inches long. Mom and baby are doing wonderfully!
CHRISTIANS IN ACTION—is looking for volunteers and/or donations for it’s annual holiday luncheon to be served on December 22nd @ 11:00AM at Market Square (400 1st St. SW). This event offers families and individuals a chance to gather with others in the community and share a meal. There will also be a Toy Table offering new and very gently used toys for needy families to give to their children for Christmas. If you can donate a toy or volunteer to help set up, clean up, serve or visit please text Melissa Wickersham at 903-366-2207. She teaches and will contact you back asap if you leave a message. There is a schedule so please call to fill a volunteer time slot.

A special invitation for Christmas Dinner from Marolyn and Louie Woodall…..
If you don’t already have plans, please join us at noon on Christmas day at our house for lunch. Bring your favorite food, your favorite game, or just yourself for an afternoon of food and fellowship. Please invite a friend to come too!!
If a ride is needed, call Glen Barnett @ 903-785-4194

WINTERFEST 2017
January 13th—15th
(highschool only)
All high school students planning to go to Winterfest this year, please let Jared know asap. The cost is $75.00 for the weekend which includes your Winterfest ticket, some meals and hotel stay for two nights. There is a non-refundable $25.00 deposit DUE NEXT WEEK, Dec. 18th.
We need a commitment and money by Dec. 18th!!!

PANTRY ITEMS ARE NEEDED…..especially at this time of year. Our Benevolence Team has served over 50 people this last month. Our pantry is in need of restocking! Items include: Spaghetti sauce and noodles, canned fruit or vegetables, soup, grape jelly, peanut butter, 1 lb bags of beans or rice, cornbread, cereal, crackers, canned tuna, chicken, or Vienna sausages, mac & cheese, hygiene & household products. Thank you in advance for all that you do to help those in need!!

Prayer

WORSHIP

CHURCH MEMBERS: Webber Woodall, Butch Mills, Donna Mosely, Sherry Welch, Charlotte Cannon, Naomi Bassett, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Sherrie Boyd, Roy Jones, Paul & Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, John Figgins, Louise Peace, Kristi Anthony, Lance Johnson.
FRIENDS & FAMILY: Donnie Larkin, Larry Brisco, Tabitha Morris, Mike Grigsby, Canyon Phillips, Marka Bennett, Gatz Nottingham, Laura Slagle, Lisa Harroff, Gerald Henderson, Joe DeNoon, Mac McCollum, Sierra Faulkner, Billy Huff, Aubrey Erwin, Tommy Patterson, Matt Welch, Jamie Parker, Carol Ward, Vicki Schaff, Betty, Todd Warren, Bruce & Victor Herbert, Aubrey McNutt, Jillian Ingram, Dr. Chris Manschreck, Vanderpools.
MILITARY DEPLOYED OVERSEAS:
Stephen Mass, Donny Shaffer, James Crimmin.
PRAYER REQUESTS: Please contact the church office or e-mail: mollywoodall@suddenlink.net
www.lamaravenueprayerrequests.blogspot.com

SERMON NOTES

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WORSHIP LEADER —Kyle Jones
1018 Joy To The World
WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP
193 Crown Him With Many Crowns
144 O Worship The King
381 Years I Spent In Vanity
382 Why Did My Savior Come
OPENING PRAYER—Chuck Elswick
*** Wonderful Merciful Savior
COMMUNION — Doug Faires
OFFERING
178 All Hail King Jesus
179 He Is Lord
SCRIPTURE READING—Luke 1:46—55
DISMISSAL FOR CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
(Monica J. / Rebecca C. / Chandler J. / Abby C.)
*** Magnificat
MESSAGE—Patrick Cannon
*** Pass Me Not
SHEPHERD’S PRAYER—Jay Spencer

Songs marked with *** will be displayed on the screen.

See you at the Christmas Party!

Mark your
Calendar
Dec. 11th—Delivery of Food Baskets
Dec. 11th—Faithful Readers Christmas Party
Dec. 11th—Annual Christmas Party
Dec. 18th—Winterfest deposit DUE!
Dec. 22nd—Christians In Action Lunch
Jan.13th—15th—Winterfest (high school only)
Feb. 15th—Blood Drive
***Anything in red is NEW to the calendar.

Wednesday
Simple suppers
Smoked Ham

SHEPHERDS
Kyle Jones Richard Peace
Wayne Kerby Jay Spencer
MINISTERS
Patrick Cannon, Preacher
Jared Baggett, Youth & Family
Keith Bollman, Involvement
STAFF
James Hanley, Latch Key Director
Jill Faires, Kiddie Kollege Director
Kim Hanley, Administrative Assistant
Tanya Welch, Secretary
DEACONS
Greg Beckmon James Hanley
Alan Boyd Don Lawrence
Derald Bulls John McGee
Mike Erwin Clay Spencer
Heath Fowler Clint Spencer
Brad Francis Shane Welch
Clint Gage
MISSION/CONTACTS
Marcelino Rodriguez/Paris, Texas
cocmarce@yahoo.com.mx 903-517-2352
Hector Olguin/Piedras Negras, Mexico
hectoresau@hotmail.com
Brent Nichols/ Niteroi, Brazil
nicholsinniteroi@gmail.com
Javier Ortiz/La Chona, Mexico
jahoo37@hotmail.com
MEETING TIMES
SUNDAY
Bible Class…….…………………..…………...….9:00 a.m.
Worship…..………………..……………….….….10:00 a.m.
Worship……..……………………..…...…..………6:00 p.m.
(Small Groups meet in various locations.)
WEDNESDAY
Ladies’ Bible Class…….(Sept.-May)…….10:00 a.m.
Bible Classes…………………………....…….….6:30 p.m.
SERVING NEXT SUNDAY (12/18/2016)
Usher: Poore / Team 4
Sound Booth: Troy Ashby
Opening Prayer:
Communion Prayer: Doug Faires
Communion Servers:
Chris Stevens Charles Wampler
Clay Spencer Jimmy Theilman
Jay Spencer Larry Taylor
Gene Stallings Bobby Salter
Responses/Closing Prayer: Kyle Jones
Children’s Worship: Jenifer C. / Teresa A.
Joey A./ Jace C. / Aubrey M.

December 4, 2016 Report
Bible Class…………………………………………………...…………………165
Worship Services—————————–—-——————————————-- 313
Evening Worship………………………………....……….………………. 24 LIFE Groups……(most meet 1st & 3rd Sundays)……………… 143 Total Evening Services……………………………….………….….... 167
CONTRIBUTION..…………………………...…....………..….. $ 13,765
BUDGET …….…...………………………....……..…………….. $ 12,653
YTD BUDGET………….…………………………………………. $ -23,009
Pantry Needs:
Canned soup / Canned fruit
Rainbow Room Items:
New winter clothes for school—age kids

Connect with God

Responses
Prayer –

Unity of Believers

BLOOD DRIVE—If you are able to donate, please consider giving blood on our next blood drive here at LACOC on May 3rd. You may just save a life!

Preacher Man…..Patrick Cannon

HEALING HANDS INTERNATIONAL
Christmas boxes for children — Ways YOU can help:
Donations for shipping costs OR
Pick up a list and fill a box.
All boxes due back no later than August 9th!
IT’S THAT EASY!!!!
Sign up TODAY and pick up your box to fill.
If you have any questions please see Linda Erwin.

lamaraveyouth.blogspot.com

KIDS FOR CHRIST & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
Proverbs 31:28

PANTRY NEEDS—We have many people that help with this on a regular basis. A big thank you to those who recently stepped in to fill up an almost empty pantry. We are still in need of a few items: jelly, soup, cereal, laundry detergent, dish washing detergent, household cleaners, size 3 & 4 diapers. Thank you to all that make this ministry possible!

KIDS FOR CHRIST
Dec. 6th—Rudolph Party (preschool)
JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL
Jan. 13th—15th—HS Winterfest Weekend in Dallas.
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Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature. Benjamin Franklin

America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Abraham Lincoln

Ladies news

“Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” - John Adams

BASH

New Member

5th Sunday Potluck
Immediately following morning worship

Songs marked with an *are not found in the
hymnal. Song will be displayed on the screen.