FELLOWSHIP CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS. January 2017

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1 FELLOWSHIP CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS January 2017 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23:4-6 Ushers Jan. 15: Dave and Brenda Boynton Jan. 22: Roy and Jo- Ann Gould Jan. 29: George Hove and John-Carl Laidler Feb. 5: Rowan Laidler and Lizzy Hancock Acolytes Jan. 15: Rowan and John-Carl Laidler Jan. 22: Lizzy Hancock and Ali King Jan. 29: Gabe McGinnis and Malachi MacKercher Feb. 5: David and Libby Sabella Our family wishes to convey our sincerest appreciation for your prayers and support during this difficult time. We are blessed to have friends like you and are thankful for all you ve done. Warm regards, Norma Beadle and family Thanks To the Christmas Caroling Choir, Thank you so much. It was so thoughtful of you to think of me. I so love all of the Christmas music. Merry Christmas and I hope to see all of you soon. Pat Baker Greeters Jan. 15: Lynda Meek and Sandra Thorn Jan. 22: Pat Black and Jerry Jones Jan. 29: Don and Mary Young Feb. 5: Gary Steiger and Frieda Mauthe

2 P A G E 2 F E L L O W S H I P F A M I L Y N E W S February Birthdays and Anniversaries Amanda Risk White 2-1 Alison Hester 2-1 Terry and Gay King 2-3 Bud Zorman 2-6 Lauren Barnes 2-10 Ruby Weddle 2-12 Ian Benz 2-13 Bob Green 2-13 Pat and Rhonda Black 2-14 Shane Hemme 2-16 Dave Killian 2-16 Pete and Ellen MacKercher 2-16 Dana Cook 2-19 JoAnn Gould 2-20 Ben King 2-27 JoAnn and Roy Gould 2-28 Jay and Lori Sabella 2-28 Craft Day Planned Nursery Jan. 15: Barbara Flippin and JoAnn Gould Jan. 22: Donna and Dana Wallace Jan. 29: Kathy Amos and Lizzy Hancock Feb. 5: J L and Peggy Hickman On Saturday, January 28th, there will be a craft day in the church fellowship hall from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. All crafty people are welcome. From 10 A.M. until noon, Tammy Marts will be teaching wreath making with mesh. Bring a wire wreath, whatever size you like and a roll of mesh and pipe cleaners to match the mesh. If you just want to watch, that is fine, too. The last part of this session, Tammy and Donna Wallace will be teaching bow making. Bring wired ribbon of your choice. There will be some ribbon available for practice. For lunch, Sandy Priebe will be bringing chili. Bring whatever you would like to go with the chili. 1-2 P.M. Christy Hancock and Katie Risk will be teaching card making and Beverly will teach how to make the cute place card shown at right. All materials will be provided. If you want to bring a UFO (unfinished object) to work on with us, please do so. We will enjoy your friendship and talent. Please come and bring a friend! You don t want to miss this fun time. If you have a craft that you would like to teach, or a craft that you would like to learn, contact Sandy Priebe at and she will find a date or a teacher. Join us for the 31th annual New Member Luncheon After church on January 22th we will meet and greet the people who have joined our church since the last new member luncheon in CPWM is providing baked potatoes. Please bring side dishes and deserts to share as we honor our new members during this time of fellowship.

3 P A G E 3 As I See It J A N U A R Y Kim and I are fortunate to have the life that we live. I have a wonderful wife who works along beside me. We have very few physical ailments. We have a good income. We have good working conditions. We have several people who we can call on to do tasks which are needed to be done from time to time. We have a very nice manse in which to live and call home. We have plenty of food. We have loyal friends. We have the trust of the congregation. I have a session with whom I am able to work. I could continue on until you are nauseated, but we do have a good life and have much for which to be thankful. In order for these things to work and work together well, it requires that we each put our best foot forward each and every day. We must work, plan and follow through with our commitments on a daily basis. For many, we absolutely need to put out best effort forward to help many who need us like never before. We all have friends and acquaintances who need to be a part of a Christian church. They need to hear the Gospel and how it will make a difference in their lives. Their children need to hear and understand that Jesus has a plan for their lives. Make a commitment to give time in service of the Lord in your sphere of influence. There are those who go to the Food Basket, Food Bank and other food services as well as Ozark Opportunity. These people need the services which are provided by these agencies and others. The church and individuals reach out to those who are not as fortunate as others. They need the support which we give them through food, blankets, fans, heaters and other basic needs as well as they need the love of the Christ through the spoken word. The encouragement you give may give that person the impetus to move on to a higher level of confidence and caring. This may help move from just existing to reaching a level of working from paycheck to paycheck. He may then have the desire for further financial achievement. Your encouragement is indeed important. Daily give encouragement through your Christian witness. CHALLENGE: Make 2017 a year in which church attendance and worship become a priority and not a secondary destination. Remember that you need it. Your spouse needs it. Your children need it. If the whole world just took off a few hours each week and focused on keeping the main thing the main thing, how much greater would the Kingdom of GOD be. Be ready to do His will every day and let Him shine through you daily. Pray for Kim and me everyday as we work together with you. We have to have a desire to do what GOD would present to us. We all must study daily so that we will be better prepared to do the Kingdom's work. Come and join us this Sunday. Let us worship the Lord in truth and holiness. Because of the Christ who loves us so, Bro. Gary If anyone would like to help make Chrismon ornaments for next year s Christmas tree, see Gay King.

4 December Activities Caroling Young At Heart You can tell by those smiles that everyone loves to get a toy, even when they don t get to keep it! Names were drawn for a gift exchange that involved selecting a toy for the recipient that matched their interests or personality. After all the items were unwrapped and smiled over they were donated to the Salvation Army to give some kids a brighter Christmas.

5 Choir Party Music, food, presents and fellowship what more could you ask for? Maybe a little thievery among friends?

6 FELLOWSHIP CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Send information for this newsletter to Marjie Jones, 946 Tipton Loop, Mountain Home, AR OR call me at OR me at OR drop it in the newsletter box at the church. Share Time We re on the Web! From music to testimony, from poetry to jokes, thanks to everyone who shared their talents at the FCPC annual share night!