January 20, 2018 Vol. 35 No. 3

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2 What Will You Do For Love? And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 The story is told of a kingdom where there was a young and handsome prince. The prince was searching for a woman to be his wife and eventually be queen. One day, as the prince was running an errand for his father, he passed through a poor village. As he rode through the village, he noticed a beautiful peasant maiden. Over the next several days and weeks, he began to make regular trips through the village and spent much time observing the young lady. As he watched and observed her beauty and gentle spirit, he fell in love with the young woman. But what could he do? He could command her to marry him, but he wanted a wife who married him out of love, not coercion. He could put on his best robes and show up at her door in an ornate carriage with a chest of gold and jewels, but how would he know if she was in love with him or just his splendor? Finally, he came to a solution. He took off his royal garb, put on common clothes, and moved into the village as a newcomer. He got to know the maiden Your place for weekly news and updates! Thanks to Micah and Jami Busbey for organizing the Teacher Appreciation Banquet last night. Speaking for our teachers, I can tell you that we receive a far greater blessing than we are able to give to our students. But as one who has also been blessed by wonderful teachers in my time, it is also appropriate to say "Thank you" to those who choose to teach. We are blessed with many teachers who bring both wisdom and enthusiasm to the class room and we are all better for our participation in our education program. If you're not in a Bible class regularly, you're missing out! Friends and Family Day is coming up in 2 weeks! I have a few favors to ask in advance of this big day. First, please pray about the day. Please pray for good weather and good attendance. Second, make plans to be here for both services that day! And finally, let's make a push to invite guests who specifically don't have a church home right now. The sermon will help people feel comfortable at church, but nothing makes people feel more comfortable than having friends to sit -David Salisbury with them. Be here and bring a guest! without revealing his identity. As he lived among the people, the prince and the maiden became friends, shared interests, and talked about their concerns. By and by, the young lady grew to love the prince for who he truly was and because he first loved her. As I read that story, I couldn't help but think about Jesus. The Prince of Peace left the splendor of heaven and moved into our village so that we might fall in love with Him - not because He made us or dazzled us, but because we love Him. It is incredible to think of what God did for love. But I also thought about us. What are we willing to do for those we love? What are we willing to give up to honestly know and love others? How far are we ready to go because we love the lost and want to see them saved? Can you put aside your privileges and lovingly humble yourself? -David 2 Corinthians 5:9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

Elements Family Devo - Jan. 26 HYG Devo - Feb. 2 Family Banquet - Feb. 15 CYC - Feb. 22-24 Be sure to pick up a calendar in the lobby! (Dates are subject to change.

We will stay after services and pick-up will be 7am. Elements Family Devotional: January 26th - 3:00pm @ The Woolard's Home.

Verses to base our ministry (and our lives) around: John 13:35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

Nathan Woolard - Youth and Family Minister nathan@hcofc.com or (919) 200-8416 HENDERSON FAMILY MINISTRY FM Choose this day whom you will serve.

26, all elements (K-5) and their families are invited to the Woolard s home for a devotional and fun! This awesome event will start at 3:00pm!

All families with youth in the elements group or HYG are invited to a banquet in the fellowship room. This will be a perfect opportunity to grow and fellowship!

3 Elements Family Devo - Jan. 26 HYG Devo - Feb. 2 Family Banquet - Feb. 15 CYC - Feb Be sure to pick up a calendar in the lobby! (Dates are subject to change.) Bible Image of the week : YOUTH ONLY Youth Group - to Sr. High - to Jr. High - to Lock-in is tonight! We will stay after services and pick-up will be 7am. Elements Family Devotional: January 26th - The Woolard's Home. There will be an object illustration Devotional, snacks, an activity and a lot of fun! Don't forget this event is for the whole family! Verses to base our ministry (and our lives) around: John 13:35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. 1 Timothy 1:5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? Nathan Woolard - Youth and Family Minister nathan@hcofc.com or (919) HENDERSON FAMILY MINISTRY FM Choose this day whom you will serve...but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. - Joshua 24:15 Upcoming Event Descriptions: Elements Family Devotional On Jan. 26, all elements (K-5) and their families are invited to the Woolard s home for a devotional and fun! This awesome event will start at 3:00pm! Be sure to pick up your monthly family study from the lobby! (All parents/guardians and youth may attend these events.) Family Banquet Mark your calendars for Feb. 15! All families with youth in the elements group or HYG are invited to a banquet in the fellowship room. This will be a perfect opportunity to grow and fellowship! Be sure to sign up for the remind groups below that apply to your family and text your name to (919) Weekly Quote: No one has a perfect record of righteousness, except Jesus. So when your children make mistakes, they need to know they can safely talk to their parents. Nurture this open-door atmosphere in your home. If your child unloads some dark secret, decide in advance that you will not go ballistic...when we calmly listen to our children's confessions and then dole out fair consequences, it makes all the difference in the world. Strong character flourishes in an environment where it's safe to confess. Arlene Pellican, How to Encourage Your Kids to Do What s Right

4 Serving the Assembly Sunday, 1.20 AM Service Announcements - Shane Boggess Song Leader - Nathan Woolard Opening Prayer - Mark Springer Scripture Reading - Micah Busbey Sermon - David Salisbury Closing Prayer - Jason Arvin Sunday, 1.20 PM Service Opening Prayer - Rodney Newton Scripture Reading - David Hust Closing Prayer - Chad McPherson Wednesday, 1.23 Service Song Leader - Josh Fletcher Opening Prayer - Leland Steely Devotional - Nathan Woolard Closing Prayer - Brian Maddox Prepare Lord's Supper - Jan. Linda Ayer JoAnn Hays Greeters 1.20 Steve Stilwell Marlene Stilwell Mike Stone Communion Servers Green Street Side Rodney Newton David Hust Mike Greene Jason Arvin Parking Lot Side Chad McPherson Phillip Wilkerson Russ Barker Jon Nunez The Plan of Salvation Hearing (Romans 10:17) Belief (Hebrews 11:6) Repentance (Luke 13:3) Confession (Matthew 10:32) Baptism (Mark 16:16) Faithful Living (Rev 2:10) What does it mean? Without faith it is impossible to please God. But to look to God as some sort of wishing star that might just possibly give me what I want is to fail to understand Him. All the obedience in the world is worthless without faith. The best I can offer God is still imperfect and the only hope I have is to trust in His grace and mercy. God desires that we trust Him first. Until we come to faith in God, nothing else matters. For The Record: Week of January 13, 2018 Sunday AM Class Sunday AM Worship Sunday PM Worship - 97 Wednesday Bible Study - 88 Contribution - $ 25, Congregational Leadership Elders: Fred Barnett, Bob McIndoo, Rodney Newton, Stephen Stilwell Deacons: Jason Arvin, Shane Boggess, Micah Busbey, Brad Carter, Karl Dawson, Josh Fletcher, Brian Maddox, Juan Nunez, Mark Springer, Leland Steely, Tim Tapp Minister: David Salisbury Youth and Family Minister: Nathan Woolard

Continue to Remember Frances Abell Kaycee Burrough Lyn Carter Carol Cummings Juanita Dockery Cathy Fletcher Frieda Higgs Mary Kissell Odie Mays Jim McIllwain Jane Putman Sherry Rashidian JoAn Rearden

5 Continue to Remember Frances Abell Kaycee Burrough Lyn Carter Carol Cummings Juanita Dockery Cathy Fletcher Frieda Higgs Mary Kissell Odie Mays Jim McIllwain Jane Putman Sherry Rashidian JoAn Rearden Magdalene Shelton Johnnie Simon Laverne Thomason Brad Whitledge Friends and Family Cheryl Bealmear - cancer - mother of Todd Bealmear Joyce Belt - Karen Shockley & Regina Taylor's mother June Bollinger - Marlene Stilwell s mother Kenny Bolte - Gina Schue's father Wesley Campbell - Jean Campbell's son Jason Chaplin - Leukemia - Rhonda Fyffe s nephew Margaret Clayton - Jerry Buchanan's cousin Ronnie Clothier - Parkinson s - Sharry West s brother Tracy Critser - cancer - Mike Coffman's daughter Norma Darnall - Sharon Bundy's mother Curt Dills - Juanita Dockery s brother Mary Dixon - Robert Dixon & Linda Johnson's mother Thomas Elkins - Barbara Barr's brother-in-law Hannah Gates - 5 year old friend of David & Janice Leigh Bill Gotee - cancer - J.B. Slaughter s brother-in-law Lee Groves - cancer - Mary Taylor's brother Martha Harrod - Sue Farris' sister Randall & Joan Hedges - friends of the Steely family Lane Hinton - melanoma - Sue Ginn's nephew Vickie Rogers - cancer - Stephen Roger s wife Nancy Rummans - cancer - Mary Sue Slaughter's cousin Robin Ryan - cancer - Sherry Rashidan's sister Robbie Slaughter - JB & Caroline Slaughter's brother Sylvia Slaughter - JB & Caroline Slaughter s sister Theresa Smith - cancer - Samantha Thompson's mother Linda VanBritson - cancer - Drew VanBritson's grandmother I am the Lord your God who holds your right hand. And I tell you, Don t be afraid! I will help you.' Isaiah 41:13 PRAYER LIST Updates: Magdalene Shelton is in Deaconess Mid-Town Hospital. Hannah Gates, 6 month old friend of David & Janice Leigh, will have surgery Wednesday. everyday may not be good but there is good in every day. something Friends and Family continued Joe Wilder - cancer - Marlena Buchanan's friend's son Mildred Yates - Mary Taylor's sister

Tuesday - Tuesday Morning Bible Study - This class meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to come. Wednesday - Wed. Night Meal - This is a catered meal. The cost is $3.

If you have any questions, please see Josh Fletcher or Jean Campbell. Elements Family Devo - The Elements Youth Group will have a devo at the Woolard's home on the 26that 3:00.

the table in the lobby. The W.O.W. Group will meet 17:18-20 We're doingdeuteronomy the WRITE thing in 2019!

has For morejoined study options, check out the back of this page. church building as we write God's Word every day. Take at 9:00 a.m. to 10 minutes each day to write a short plan events and passage of Scripture and let it bless your direction for the life.

6 Tuesday - Tuesday Morning Bible Study - This class meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to come. Wednesday - Wed. Night Meal - This is a catered meal. The cost is $3.00 per plate. Sign up in the lobby or call the church office before 1:00 on Monday. January 26 - W.O.W. group Meeting - This group will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the church building. If you have any questions, please see Josh Fletcher or Jean Campbell. Elements Family Devo - The Elements Youth Group will have a devo at the Woolard's home on the 26that 3:00. February 3 - Friends & Family Day - The schedule for the day will be: 9:30 - Bible Class 10:30 - Morning Worship Potluck 1:00 - Afternoon Worship There are invitation cards in the tract rack and on the table in the lobby. The W.O.W. Group will meet 17:18-20 We're doingdeuteronomy the WRITE thing in 2019! January 26 at the Commit to spending at least 10 minutes a day writing out each Thank you everyone us Scripture to and reflecting on it s meaningwho in your life.has For morejoined study options, check out the back of this page. church building as we write God's Word every day. Take at 9:00 a.m. to 10 minutes each day to write a short plan events and passage of Scripture and let it bless your direction for the life. Pick up the January edition of King's new year. There is Copy in the tract rack. And if you post a sign up sheet in it on social media, use #kingscopy so we the lobby. can all see it! CHURCHNIGHT BUDGET WEDNESDAY MEETINGMEAL UP IN SMOKE Chicken/ Pork Chop Mashed Potato Salad If you would like to make a weekly donation or set up an automated gift online, please go to our church website at hcofc.com and click on the red DONATE button. Please sign up in the lobby or call the office by 1:00 on Monday.

January 27, 2018 Vol. 35 No. 4

WWW.HCOFC.COM January 27, 2018 Vol. 35 No. 4 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 The