The Pastor s Corner. Upcoming Events. Church Newsletter: December The 2nd Annual Soup Luncheon for the

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1 Church Newsletter: December 2014 Will Hamric, Pastor Justin Crouse, Youth Pastor Church Office: Upcoming Events Get ready for the Christmas Program in the FLC on Sunday night, December 21 at 6 PM. The Christmas Cross is a Jeff Slaughter creation. Miss Carolyn Bells, our children's choir director, is leading the kids through their first rehearsal for this year's Christmas Extravaganza. As they begin to share their thoughts on Christmas, the heart of the story comes to the forefront as Mary begins to tell everyone about the Christmas Cross a very special ornament with special significance an heirloom, handed down by her grandmother. The opportunity presented by the ornament changes the lives and hearts of all. The Preschoolers will also entertain us this evening with their Annual Christmas presentation preceding the Youth program. The 2nd Annual Soup Luncheon for the widow and widowers of the church will be held December 29th at noon at the home of Bob and Toni Wright. All the widows and widowers are invited to attend. Transportation will be provided to anyone who needs it Looking for stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts for family or friends? How about some delicious Nuts! See a "Purple Hat" to get yours in time for Christmas. The Pastor s Corner A Sunday School teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to Honor thy father and thy mother, she asked them, Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters? Without missing a beat, one little boy answered, Thou shalt not kill Sometimes it is hard for brothers and sisters to get along. In my family the middle two brothers would have terrible fights when they were young. As they grew into adults they became best friends. Luke 2:14 says, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Jesus states in Matthew 5:9, Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. God wants peace on earth and He wants peace among His family. If you are a Christian you want that too. God s children are not war mongers, they are peace makers. Sometimes those who are young in the faith do not play well with others but those who are mature in Christ love each other and abide in peace. Romans 14:17 states, For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Those three just seem to go along together don t they? God bless you, May your Christmas be filled with peace, Pastor Will Hamric

2 YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: YOUTH CHRISTMAS CAROLING & PARTY December 14 from 3:00 8:00 PM. If you did not sign up and plan to attend, please let Justin know ASAP! Don t forget to bring a $10 wrapped dirty Santa gift. Also, don t forget to wear a bad sweater for the bad sweater contest! WINTERFEST 2014 Winterfest is Dec 30 Jan 1. We have 25 tickets available for grades Deadline to sign-up is December 14. Please see Amber Fulk to pay and reserve your spot! Cost is $100 (includes ticket & lodging). If you need assistance, please see Justin. Breakfast is available at hotel, but other meals are not included. NC BAPTIST SKI RETREAT Youth grades 7-12 will be going to Winterplace February 6 8. Sign-up & deposit of $50 is due December 14. Total cost is $100. If you need assistance, please see Justin. Adrian Despres is the speaker and the BeDoTell ministry team from Camp Caswell will be leading us in worship. NO THRILL OR YOUTH BIBLE STUDY ON THESE DATES: Sunday, December 21 (Christmas Program at 6:00 PM) Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) Wednesday, December 31 (Winterfest Trip) Children s Christmas Program Practice: Sunday Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m. The "Little Ones" will have Christmas Program practice in the FLC. Our Sympathy To: Kim and Nancy Davis and family, upon the death of their son, Elliot Davis on November 9, Nursery News- 9am Nursery Worker Schedule December 7: Amber & Mike Fulk December 14: Jennifer Neely & Olivia Holbrook December 21: Mechelle Crissman & Wanda Poindexter December 28: Cathy Sparks & Amanda Bullin Congratulations on the NEW ARRIVAL: Justin and Jessica Crouse, and big sister, Hannah, welcomed a new Baby Girl, Daniella Joy, to their family on October 26, Ministries and Missions Prayers and Squares Quilt Ministry Recent quilt dedications include Hope Lineberry (Mark Anderson), Janet Salley (Cathy Sparks), Makyah Scott (Kathy Hall), and Berlene Brandon (Brenda Matthews). Please continue to remember all of these in your prayers. Our 2015 Prayers & Squares pocket calendars are available in the foyer of each of the buildings on our church campus and also from our Prayers & Squares ladies. Pick up one for yourself and a couple of extras for friends and family. Many thanks for your support, and special Christmas and New Year's good wishes from Prayers & Squares!

3 Church Library We are pulling together all of our Christmas themed books and making them available on the check-out desk in the library. There are topics ranging from the dedicated life of Lottie Moon to devotional books pointing us to the meaning of the season to modern day Christian themed holiday fiction. Check them out! Sisters at Heart : Enjoyed a lovely evening out on December 4 attending the Old Salem Candle Tea and Dinner afterwards. Purple Hats: will meet Tuesday, December 9, at 6 pm at the home of Joy Reddick for their Christmas Party. Senior Saints Activities: December 7, Sunday: Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater in Wytheville, Virginia for Lunch and a Show. The Bus will leave the church at 11am immediately after Sunday School. Call Ruth Matthews at or Sherry Pendry at to if you have questions. ***Tuesday, Dec. 30: Deadline for items for January Newsletter*** For any news for the January newsletter, please to Wanda Poindexter at wpoinde@yadtel.net or call Allen or Wanda Poindexter at Thank You!

4 DEC Birthdays/Anniversaries Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ethan Pendry Twinkle Poindexter Mariah Stedman Ellen Jester Debbie Lawson Justin Spillman Blaise Poindexter Alex Boyles Larry & Ellen Jester Gage & Crystal Webb Carl&Ruth Matthews Nicky Hobson Hedy Lou Hobson Rebecca Pendry Jessical Pendry Ashley Edgell Carson Hobson Selena Lineberry Belva Hinshaw Bert Pardue Gurney & Joy Reddick Kevin & Joyce Reece David&Brenda Matthews Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day Kevin Reece Brenda Miller Josh Reece Philip Mendenhall Faye Burrus Allen & Linda Johnson New Year's Eve Larry & Wilma Nations Autumn Pendry Tonya Moss David Smith Vaun Hobson Ryan Pendry Austin Anderson Bob & Toni Wright November 2014 January Notes:

5 Events - DECEMBER 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday am- Senior Saints leave for Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater Purple Hats XMAS party :30 XMAS Program Practice for Preschoolers 3-8pm Youth Xmas Caroling and Party Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day pm Christmas Program No Thrill Group No Thrill group New Year's Eve 12 Noon Soup Luncheon at Winterfest Winterfest Bob & Toni Wright's Dec 30-Jan 1 No Thrill group November January Notes: Weekly Events: Sunday: 9am Contemporary Worship Service in Family Life Center 10am- Sunday School Classes for All Ages 11am- Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary 5:30pm- The Thrill (Youth 7 th -12 th Grades) Wednesday: 7 pm- Mission Friends (2 yrs-k) in Preschool III Room 7 pm_ Kids Bible Study (1 st -6 th grades) in Adult Combo III Room 7 pm- Youth Bible Study (7 th -12 th grades) in Youth Room 7 pm- Adult Bible Study in Fellowship Hall 8 pm- Adult Choir Practice