December 2017 The Disciples Harbinger

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1 Sharon s Note: A Newsletter from Old State Road Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) December 2017 The Disciples Harbinger There is a little piece that has been reprinted in various forms in different church newsletters. It goes like this: -What would the church be like if every member were just like me? - Would our church be empty on Sunday, or full to overflowing, if everyone attended as I do? - How much Bible Study and prayer would occur if everyone took the time I do? - How many bruised, hurting, lonely people, would be touched by the church if every member acted exactly as I do? - Would we need more ushers and offering plates if everyone gave like me? - How many children would be led to faith through the Sunday School and church if everyone had my priorities? - Would the church just be an attractive social club, would it be closed, bankrupt, out of business; or would it be a dynamic force for Jesus Christ in our community and our world if everyone were just like me? - What would the church be like if every member were just like me? (Anonymous) In Christ, Pastor Sharon Weekly Calendar Worship & Children s Church, 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school following worship Bible study, Monday s at 6:00 p.m.

2 December 3 Hanging of the Greens December 4 Choir practice, 5:00 p.m. Bible study, 6:00 p.m. December 6 CCAR cleans, 9:30 a.m. December 7 Soup Stop, 10:30 a.m. December 10 Cantata- Night of the Father s Love December 11 Choir practice, 5:00 p.m. Bible study, 6:00 p.m. December 13 Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. December 14 Soup Stop, 10:30 a.m. December 17 Worship/Children s Church, 9:30 a.m. Cougill Manor, 4:00 p.m. December 18 Choir practice, 5:00 p.m. Bible study, 6:00 p.m. December 20 CCAR cleans, 9:30 a.m. December 21 Soup Stop, 10:30 a.m. December 24 Christmas Eve Worship/Children s Church, 9:30 a.m. December 25 Christmas Day Choir practice cancelled Bible study cancelled December 28 Soup Stop, 10:30 a.m. December 31 Worship/Children s Church, 9:30 a.m.

3 Diaconate for December Elders Serve Prepare December 3: Kaye Woodward & Beverly Peters Emily Zuniga Emily Zuniga December 10: Janet Myers & Susie May Kathy Zuniga Kathy Zuniga December 17: Mitch Goodwin & Stan Huffman Roger Peters December 24: Stan Huffman & Steve Ferguson Steve Calhoun December 31: Patty Maples & Vicki Trueblood Worship Leaders December 3: Jackie James December 10: Kevin James December 17: Beverly Peters December 24: Kaye Woodward December 31: Kathy Zuniga Coffee Fellowship December 3: Jackie James & Carolyn Hayden December 10/17: Men of the Congregation December 24/31: Congregational Life Pocket Change Ministry for: 2017 Charleston Food Pantry Elder for the month of December The Church has an Elder of the Month program. If at any time, you are in need and are unable to get in touch with the office, or Pastor Sharon is unavailable, the Elder of the Month may be called. For December, the Elder of the Month is: Beverly Peters

4 The next Board of Elders Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. Please have all reports into the office no later than Tuesday the 12 th. Cougill Manor Join Pastor Sharon, the OSRCC choir and anyone else who wishes to participate, on the 3 rd Sunday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at Cougill Manor. Fun, music, & fellowship. All are Welcome!! December 16 Carolyn Hayden December 21 Mark Klingler December 30 Robin Strader Sheri Feast 17 Bill & Laurie Olson 28 Bob & Kathy Zuniga

5 Shut-in Communion Ministry If you would like to receive communion, please call the church office at If no answer, please leave a message on the voice mail that you would like to receive communion. It is always served the first Sunday of each month. CCIW Prayer List for December Nov 26 Dec 2: Illinois St. Lewiston, Ipava CC, Barnett CC Litchfield Dec 3-9: Marshall Ave. Mattoon, FCC Maywood, Mechanicsburg CC Dec 10-16: FCC Quincy, Bethany Park Rantoul, FCC Robinson Dec 17-23: CCIW Christmas Offering Dec 24-30: Joy to the World!! Dec 31 Jan 6: Glen Oak CC Peoria, Memorial CC Peoria, FCC Petersburg

6 OLD STATE ROAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Old State Road Charleston, IL Rev. Sharon Patton, Pastor (cell) Vicki Trueblood, Facilitator Sheri Feast, Secretary Join us every Sunday for Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children s Church during Worship at 9:30 a.m. Office hours are Tuesday Friday, 9-3 Merry Christmas from all of us at Old State Road Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)