I am constantly overwhelmed by the musical talent that is in our church!  Wasn't last Sunday terrific?  Every one who shared their voices and musical talents gets a big "THANK YOU" from our church.  You provided us with a great worship experience.  Don called me Sunday afternoon and said that I managed to get a video recording of the service in spite of myself.  If you would like a copy,let me know and We'll get one to you.  We'll also post some clips on the web page.

 

Have you notices the visitors in our services lately?  Many people are coming to our worship hour looking for an experience with God.  I know you are all doing your part to make them feel at home.  Let's remain faithful in meeting their needs in and out of the worship hour.  That reminds me ... Every member and our regular visitors are part of a family ministry group.Each group has a family minister that will be in regular contact with you.  It may be someone you haven't had the chance to get to know well.  Take the opportunity to get close to you church brothers and sisters.  It will strengthen your life and the life of the church.

 

I was reminded recently of the importance of prayer.  Important is not the right word -- the "essential-ness" of prayer.  There are a few people in our church who are committed to prayer for others but especially for our church.  The effectiveness of what we do as the present body of Christ depends on prayer.  I am encouraging each of you to consider making prayer a priority in your life. We have a guide to help you get started.  I hope you will use it.

 

Very soon you will begin to hear about plans for next year.  The planning involved budgeting but that is not the centerpiece for our planning.  The plan is centered upon your spiritual growth and the ways by which you may choose to serve God through your church. It is important that we all begin the is journey together, so that together we experience the Abundant Joy of Loving God and Loving People.  As you pray, ask God for what he would have you do with him for his glory.

 

 Welcome to our newest members:

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Prayer List

Our Church                    Ezell Family

Lyle Miller                      Sue Calloway

Joyce Taylor                  Our Government

Our Pastor & Family         Floydean Haney

Parker House Kids           Bernice Meyers

Gilbert Ortego                  Billie & Billy White         Robbie Hill

Michael Marson              April Marsons Family        Brittany Young   

Dusty Crain & Sons          Bill Addison                    Robert Young    

Mickel Prejean               Catherine Achord             Margaret Morris

Christina, friend of Leslie Davis                              Debbie King

Meryl Collins                   School System                Joycelynn Parr

Donald Arnold                 Kelsie Sibley Family          Idella Bankston

Darrell Sibley                  Paula Engalls                   Kevin Dougerty

Vickie Cayten                 Connie Olah                   Shannon King

Chantel McDonald           Angie Delozier                 Casie Felder

If you know of anyone on this list that needs to be removed please let the pastor know.