Weekly News

Hello everyone! I trust that each of you are having a blessed week thus far. We have many things happening in the life of our church. Some of items on the agenda are as follows:

Sunday, December 11th at 6pm, the Children's Choir will be performing their Christmas program entitled "The Christmas S.O.C.C.E.R. Team". Make plans to be there and bring a friend or two. It is always a blessing to see the children perform. I know they will do a grand job this year as they always do!

Also, the XYZ will be going out to eat Friday, December 9th at the Cracker Barrel in Orangeburg. They will meet at the chruch at 6pm and ride together in the church van. If you haven't signed up to attend, you might still be able to contact the church office and let them know if you wish to join them for a fun evening of fellowship.

A reminder about the Christmas poinsettias....the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 11th. Please fill out the order form found in the bulletin and remember to include if the flower is in memory of, in honor of, who it is placed by, etc. The cost of the flowers is 12.00 each. Contact a member of the Flower Committee if you have any other questions, etc.

Some other items are: the WOM organization is still taking up donations for food baskets for the North Cooperative Ministry. You can find a list of the items in the bulletin insert. An example of some the things that are needed are: Sunday, Dec. 11th Grits/Rice; Sunday, Dec. 18th canned meat, stew beef, salmon, tuna or chicken. I know these items will be welcomed and are needed. Beginning Sunday, Dec. 11th, the WOM will also be putting together baskets for children who are in need in our community. Some of the items they are requesting are sweatshirts with football logos on them, teddy bears, Barbie dolls, baby dolls, trucks, crayons, coloring books, puzzles and board games. They are also accepting Bibles, Bible story books, underwear and socks. What better way to extend a Christian hand and share a Christmas blessing!

Don't forget to get your Christmas cards ready for the youth to hand out at church. They are being handed out to members who attend regularly. The cost per card is 25 cents. Help support our youth!

It has also been brought to my attention that there will be a special covered dish supper on Wednesday, Dec. 21st at 6:30pm. There will be no RA's, GA's, Mission Friends or prayer meeting that evening. Remember to mark your calendars and make plans to be there. It is sure to be a great time of worship and fellowship. Another item of importance is there will be no Sunday School or evening services on Sunday, Dec. 25th. There will be a special worship service that day at 11am with the Lord's Supper and will truly be a blessed event. I can't ever remember having church on Christmas day, but am so looking forward to it this year!

It is also the time of year to give to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. If you are unable to find the special envelopes located in the pews, simply mark the regular offering envelopes with your name, dollar amount and Lottie Moon Christmas offering. If you wish to give to an organization, in memory of, in honor of, etc. please remember to include your name, dollar amount and to what area you wish to have this given.

Before I forget, the youth will be hosting a chili and baked potato lunch immediately following the worship service this Sunday (Dec. 11th). Donations are accepted.

I believe this just about covers all the activites for now. The adult choir is still practicing for their Christmas cantata. It will be on Sunday, Dec. 18th at 6pm. I encourage you to come and be a part of this. Bring a friend.

We also need to remember the pastor and his wife as they travel to West Virginia to take the Christmas baskets. They left out early today. This is always a wonderful time of sharing and caring. Let's keep them in our prayers for a safe trip there and back home.

If you have any other items that you would like to have posted here, please let me know. Will be glad to do so. Take care and God bless!