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1 17 NOVEMBER 2014 CHRISTIAN LINK News this issue New Prayer Room, I Am A Church Member & Monthly Prayer Emphasis P.2 Passion 2015 P.3 Children s & Prayer Ministry 360 P.4 Encounter Classes Traveleers, Blood Drive Wedding Shower & Weekly Stats.P.5 Christmas Care Meals & Calendar P.6 General Information SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY ENCOUNTER Programming 5:00-6:15 p.m. ( reservations are required)

2 In September, we held a 24 Hour Prayer Chain, which served as our Grand Opening for the new Prayer Room. Page 2 Many of those who participated were intimidated about committing to an hour of prayer, but were pleasantly surprised at the blessings they received. Each newsletter will have a quote from one of those people. I asked each person how they honestly felt before going in for their hour, how they spent their hour, and what the results were. Well when I signed up I was expecting it to be hard to stay up, I had a late night the night before, so I was really nervous. When I got there I decided to pray through the Word. I used Psalms 119 and found that it used up almost all of the time and found it to be a enjoyable and very fulfilling. First time I had slowly worked through this chapter, I had read it several times before but I really took the time this time to savor it. HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE NEW PRAYER ROOM Our Prayer Team would like to encourage you to focus weekly on a specific Prayer emphasis or need. You are encouraged to use this resource as you go to the foot of the cross in your daily prayer time. November & December ~ PRAYER EMPHASIS: 11/16-11/22: Petition the Lord for physical, emotional and spiritual health for our veterans and active military. 11/23-11/29: Spend time giving thanks for all your many blessings. 11/30 12/06: Ask the Lord to help us stay focused on Jesus this month. 12/07 12/13: Pray that the Lord will use you to strengthen and/or heal relationships. 12/14 12/20: Thank the Lord for your relationship with Him and ask Him to draw you closer. 12/21 12/27: Ask the Lord for traveling mercies and Divine appointments. 12/28 01/03: See the Lord s will for you in the new year and for CHCC. Ask Him to bring a new pastor soon. BUILDING USAGE If you would like to use a room in the church for an event, a study, meeting or a party, please contact Christy Ausley at christy@chccweb.org to check availability. Use of all rooms must be booked through the church office. There will be a Wednesday night class available for I AM A CHURCH MEMBER. Rick Murphy will be leading it. (Room A-4) This class will follow the previous Sunday s study, in case you miss. Kristi Murphy will be leading the For Ladies Only class on Sunday mornings in room 115 on the Main hallway.

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4 Page 4 JESUS ZONE This is an extremely exciting and high-energy evening of events for your Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade children. We spend time with our graded groups learning about Jesus life and His followers. We enjoy crafts, a snack and lessons based on the awesome life of Jesus! Join us at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening to see what a blast it is to learn about Jesus in J-ZONE. CHILDREN S MINISTRY APRIL SWANG NOVEMBER SPECIAL EVENT THANKSGIVING FEAST NOVEMBER DISMISSED THANKSGIVING DECEMBER 3... LEARNING TO PLAY ON A TEAM Mark 3:35 Whoever does God s will is my brother and sister and mother. DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENT HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS! DECEMBER DISMISSED CHRISTMAS BREAK We will kick off for Spring, beginning January 7 Continue to be in Prayer for our Leadership & Staff If you are interested in serving on one of our Prayer Teams, please contact Brandi Beins at or at BeinsFamily@gmail.com. The FAMILY PRAYER TEAM We are dedicated to making sure that each family is being covered by prayer and scripture! We want to honor what God has placed together and to protect the family unit as well as each member through prayer. Prayer requests may be sent through the church office or directly to me, John Ausley, at johnausley@att.net. These prayers will be lifted up daily by those on the Family Prayer Team and at our prayer meetings. Below are listed some of the continuing focus points of the Family Prayer Team: 1. Pray that marriages and family relationships throughout the congregation will be strengthened. 2. Pray that strained or broken relationships among families and friends will be restored. 3. Pray that the power and presence of God will increase in homes. 4. Pray for and believe in salvation for the whole family. 5. Pray for the plans God has for the family and children. 6. Pray for marriages to be a true reflection of Christ and the church. 7. Pray for barriers to be broken down between our family members. 8. Pray for blessings upon families and households. 9. Pray a hedge of protection over families and their children. DOES YOUR HEART BREAK FOR THE LOST? DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE WHO NEEDS JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR LORD AND SAVIOR? Please share their names with us. We want to help you pray! Contact Tina Ediger at THE TABLE, , tinaediger@gmailcom or make a note on your Sunday Bulletin Communication Card and turn it in with the offering.

5 Page 5 WEEKLY STATS is served from 5:00-6:15 p.m. NOVEMBER 9 Morning Worship 338 8:30 a.m :00 a.m Offering: Goal $ 12, Total Received $ 13, Includes: $ 4, E-giving Adult Study Special Designations: Adult (Women) Study DANIEL: God s Messenger of Our Time Led by Don Dean & Brandi Beins Will be meeting in room A-2 Adult Study Faithful, Abundant, True: Three Lives Still Going Deeper Led by Cathy Hinderliter Will be meeting in room A-6 A study based on the Book: Facing Our Greatest Fears With Faith Led by Lenny Hisey Will be meeting in Room A-5 Special (Food Pantry) $ Special (Benevolence) $ NOVEMBER 16 Morning Worship 266 8:30 a.m :00 a.m WEDDING SHOWER Honoring: Tristan Swang and Bride to be, Maria Sunday, December 7 at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Since both are living in Tennessee and won t be here before the wedding, a table will be set up in Fellowship Hall. Please SHOWER them with cash on the Money Tree or a Gift Card from Bed, Bath & Beyond, Amazon or TJ Maxx. TRAVELEERS Offering: Goal $ 12, Total Received $ 8, Includes: $ 1, E-giving THANKSGIVING LUNCH Special Designations: Special (City Rescue Mission) $ Friday November 21 12:00 Noon Sign up at the Connection Café.!!!ATTENTION BLOOD DONORS!!! Our Fall Blood Drive is on THIS Sunday, November 23. IF YOU DIDN T GET SIGNED UP, DROP BY FELLOWSHIP HALL, WE LL FIND A BED FOR YOU!! CHCC VISION STATEMENT Cherokee Hills Christian Church is a growing family of believers in Jesus Christ that seeks to balance outreach to our community and the world with internal care and discipleship by engaging active members that are strong in the Word and prayer. CHCC MISSION STATEMENT

6 Page 6 CHRISTMAS CARE MEALS Christmas is a joyous time for many people, but it can also be a time of sadness. This year, I am asking CHCC members to help those that are less fortunate. My prayer is for each Adult Sunday School class and/ or Care Group to volunteer and provide at least one if not two Christmas Meals for those who are struggling. Each group is to commit to providing and delivering at least one meal to a local family in need. The family may be from CHCC, the Cherokee Hills Neighborhood or a Tulake s Elementary family. Once we know how many meals have been committed, we will contact each group with the name of the family, number of members in the family, their address and phone if one is available. The best time to deliver the meal would during the weekend of December 19 to December 21. This Christmas Care Meal should consist of: Turkey or Ham Dressing Green Beans Corn Small Bag of Potatoes Gravy Rolls Dessert. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Terry Daniel (405) or Bob Smith (405) We would like to know how many meals your group is willing to provide by Sunday, November 30. CHCC FOOD PANTRY OPEN Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you would like to be a part of this special ministry you have two opportunities. #1 - VOLUNTEER by contacting Elaine Baker at luellen.s@att.net. #2 - Pick up a blue My Grocery SACK rifice shopping bag and grab a few items listed on the back of the bag FALL ENCOUNTER (Sign up in Bulletin) 5-6:15 p.m. 23 CHCC Blood Drive FALL ENCOUNTER Dismissed For Thanksgiving Break NOVEMBER TRAVELEERS THANKSGIVING LUNCH 12:00 noon 27 Church office Closed CHILDCARE OUTREACH 6-9:00 p.m. 28 Church office Closed DECEMBER FALL ENCOUNTER (Sign up in Bulletin) 5-6:15 p.m BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30-11:30 a.m. 7 SWANG WEDDING SHOWER 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall (Money Tree & Gift Cards) FINAL FALL ENCOUNTER (Sign up in Bulletin) 5-6:15 p.m CHILDCARE OUTREACH 6-9:00 p.m. 20