LORD S DAY n DECEMBER 18, 2016

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1 LORD S DAY n DECEMBER 18, Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia Phone: Fax: Mailing Address: P.O. Box Atlanta, GA

2 LORD S DAY n DECEMBER 18, 2016 Modified Schedule and Special Sermon for Next Sunday Next Sunday, December 25, come and hear a special sermon from Bro. Heyward entitiled, Jesus in 3D: The Cradle, The Cross & The Crown. Also be mindful of our modified schedule of services. MODIFIED SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 9 a.m. Combined Bible Study Class for Youth and Adults Taught by Bro. Heyward 10 a.m. Worship Service ** No 8 a.m. or 6 p.m. Service ** Watch Today The Reap Report is West End s monthly video broadcast that will be shown today to provide you with a high level overview of how much was collected last month AND how those funds were spent on our most pressing priorities to advance Kingdom Business. PRAYER LIST If you have a desire for prayer, or know someone who does, forward your request to Tonya Sykes (tmsykes2003@yahoo.com), Doris Morgan ( or dhmor30331@yahoo.com), Angela Okpara (midnite626@yahoo.com), Nettie Fanning ( ), or Debbie Sledge ( or desledge1@gmail.com). Miriam Williams Sharon Crumbley Gary Taylor Mary Phillips Lillian Minton New Year s Eve Program Saturday, December p.m. Don t miss it! Vince Harvey & Family Harriette Wagner Paul Bennett William & Paulette McCrory Brenda Sidwell Mary Blossomgame Leon & Deborah Ballard Judith Timberlake Kesha King Denise Jenkins Arie Luster Joey Gaines PRAYER LINE The West End Prayer Warriors have a prayer line. Call , option #2 anytime to have someone to pray with and for you.

3 WEST END ACTIVITIES & INFO The next United Marriage Class will begin Feb. 6. Register today at www. marriagesmadestronger.com. This is a class for married as well as engaged couples and is powerful and innovative approach to marriage utilizing a Christian perspective. Cost of the class is $100 per couple. For more information contact Robert or Stella Wilson of the Marriage Ministry ( ). Make plans to attend West End s Annual Celebration of Love scheduled for Feb. 18 at West End. This festive event brings married couples together to celebrate the institution of marriage. It s also a great opportunity to fellowship with other married couples and partake in a great meal and entertainment. The cost is $25 per couple. You can register at The monthly Men s Breakfast and planned Bowling Outing has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 14. The breakfast will be at 10 a.m. in the Wesley R. Brown, Sr. Fellowship Hall immediately followed by the Brothers and Sisters Bowling Outing at Marietta Brunswick Bowling, 2749 Delk Rd., Marietta, GA. There is a $7 donation requested for the breakfast and a $20 activity fee for the bowling. Please see any of the worship coordinators to sign up, and make payments. If you are unable to attend this rescheduled event and have paid and would like to be refunded, please see Wyndel Harris or Chad Harris. WiFi Access Our internet service is now directly linked to West End s Facebook page. Directions: On your smart phone, select the wireless network West End Free Wi-Fi. Once connected, you will be directed to West End s Facebook page. You can either skip check in, or opt to check in. Both options will give you instant access to the internet. If you check in using Facebook, you can let your friends know that you are in the house of the Lord and share your worship experience with them through the live stream broadcast on our Facebook page. Join us for the next WE Cruise June 17-24, 2017! Contact Sony Heyward (randrtraveling@icloud.com) or visit for more information. YOUTH / YOUNG ADULT / SINGLES EVENTS TODAY IS THE LAST DAY WE Rise is collecting gift cards for needy families this holiday season! Last year they were able to provide multiple families with enough gift cards to buy all their gifts for the holidays. Please stop by Target, Walmart, or any other family store and purchase a gift card of any denomination today and give it to Janan Barge or Byron Walker. AREA HAPPENINGS Church Relocation The Riverdale CofC has moved. Their new location 6386 Bankers Walk, Riverdale, GA Attend the Minister s Institute Conference Jan hosted by the New Golden Heights CofC in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For further details, call The 73rd Churches of Christ National Lectureship will be held June 2-8, 2017 in Atlanta. Complete programs for youth and young adults/singles will be included. Visit cocnl.com for complete details. Begins Tuesday GriefShare, a 13-week, Christ-centered, biblically based support group for individuals who have lost loved ones through death is now available for all who would like to participate. The 13-week program begins Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and runs thru Apr. 18 right here at West End. Anyone wanting to sign up may contact Tonya Iverson ( or triverson@comcast.net) or Annemarie Alston ( or athomasogle@yahoo.com.)

4 TODAY Singles Mingle Lunch & Chat FIRE Singles will host a Singles Mingle Lunch & Chat after 10:45 a.m. service today in the Christian Cottage. This month s Singles Mingle Lunch & Chat topic is Flashback & Tunnel Vision. Any member who has never been married, is widowed, or divorced is invited to come discuss topics relevant to the unmarried Christian. Bring your voice and appetite. See Donald or Denise (West) Berry or text to request more details. REMINDER Send bulletin announcements to announcements@thewestender.com no later than Tuesdays at 12 Noon. The Mustard Seeds is a new training and development program created to introduce our future church leaders boys ages 6 to 12 to meaningful service and church work in the Lord s Kingdom. Each Wednesday after bible study, the Mustard Seeds will make sure there are general collection envelopes and WE Sow Sunday envelopes in the pews. Additional responsibilities will be provided to them as the program grows. Be sure to encourage our young leaders when you see them and if you know of other young boys who may be interested in becoming a Mustard Seed, please see David Bishop. Visiting With Us? If you did not have a chance to stop by the visitors kiosks in the foyer, please take a moment to text the word WELCOME to so that we can have a record of your visit. Thank you! Baptism 12/11 Charles Jackson Placed Membership 12/11 Samantha Barrios 12/11 John Howard 12/11 Javon Bradley 12/11 Jonathan Lewis SICK & SHUT-IN To be included or to have someone included or removed from this listing please contact Gayron Johnson at the church office. Robert and Helen Chatman, Arbor Terrace, 1001 Research Center Dr., SW, Atl., GA 30331; Stephanie Hill is home recuperating from surgery Titus Mathis, son of LaTonia Mathis. For visitation call Henry Ross 3593 Ingledale Dr. SW, Atl., GA ; Junette Tibbs A.G. Rhodes, Rm. 102, Atl., GA Joyce Mapp, Thomas Chase, Daneka Vickers, Anreneka Johnson, Quetbell Allen.

5 Welcome Visitors... to the church of Christ, West End congregation. Please know that you are our honored guest, and may the Lord bless you with an understanding of His word. ELDER ON CALL Today William Johnson Next Sunday I. David Loga Download Sermons estore.thewestender.com Like us on Facebook: WECOC West End Youth in Action We Rise: West End COC Young Adults DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP Search for West End Church of Christ on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Encourage Your Friends to Watch a Soul-Saving Sermon 10 p.m. on Atlanta s WATC-TV 57 or online at watc.tv. Call, post, tweet, text and share it! Pre-Worship Visitor Salute Announcements Order of Worship Call to Worship Opening Prayer s Scripture Reading Prayer Communion Sermon Invitation Offering Announcements Closing Prayer TODAY S SERMONS Note: Speakers may change without notice. 8:00 a.m. Orpheus J. Heyward 10:45 a.m. Orpheus J. Heyward 6:00 p.m. TBA SCHEDULE OF SERVICES n Regular Sunday Schedule 8:00 a.m. Early morning worship 9:40 a.m. Bible classes for all ages 10:45 a.m. Mid-morning worship 6:00 p.m. Evening worship n Regular Wednesday Schedule 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible class 7:00 p.m. Bible classes for all ages Live Streaming Now Available! West End s morning services are now being streamed live! To access the live stream text WESTREAM to or visit West End s Facebook page during 10:45 a.m. service. n See Randy Clinkscale with questions. NURSERY The age range for the nursery during 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services is age 1 to 3.