West Main

Selfless, pure, loving and giving spirits are few and far between in the modern world. That is unless you are talking about the body of Christ that gathers at 1701 West Main Street! This family never ceases to amaze me with the way you give and share the love of Jesus.

 

This week many amazing people and I spent hours sorting, organizing and wrapping boxes of food, as well as toys, clothes and much, much more! I, of course, am talking about the Christmas Basket Ministry. This year we were able to help out 19 local families! Some of these families were from our body, others were friends, and even more were strangers.

 

As I sat in the Fireside Room surrounded by cans of food, a bike, all kinds of toys and clothes, and a giant stuffed panda, my eyes filled with tears and my heart swelled with joy. What an amazing opportunity. What a testimony of what Christmas is all about. What a witness to the all-encompassing power of Christ! Next week, many kids in our valley will open gifts with full hearts, that probably would not have, had it not been for you! Thanks SO much for all you gave, from the bottom of my heart.

 

God Bless –                                                                         

– Pannell

 

 

A Big Thank You!  --  What a wonderful presentation we had last Saturday evening with West Main’s Got Talent! We have such a talented group of people in our congregation. A special thank you to our directors, Christi Olson and Wyndee Thomas and to all the other people who worked behind the scenes to make it a success - we certainly appreciated all the hard work.

 

 

Candlelight Devotional Service  -- Our Candlelight Devotional Service will be held on December 23, at 6:00 p.m. This special Christmas service will feature inspirational music, scripture, poems, and visuals that will lead the worshiper into the nativity experience. All families are encouraged to join us for this special spiritual event.

 

 

Bulletin News  --   No Wednesday Bulletin will be published on December 26. If you have any news or announcements for the Sunday Bulletin on December 30, please have them turned into the office by December 24 or leave a message on the church e-mail by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 27.

 

 

Diamond Lake Snow Trip -- There will be a snow trip to Diamond Lake Snow Park area on Saturday, December 29. Please meet at Big R at 8:30 a.m. to carpool/caravan to the snow park area. Lunch will be provided for all who come. You will need to purchase your own parking pass and sledding tickets. For more information, please call Doug or Toni Parker.

 

 

Coffee Fellowship Service –  We need volunteers for 2013! Please sign up on the list posted on the bulletin board in the front entryway by the stairs. All help is greatly appreciated!

 

 

Nursery Help Needed – With the coming year, we have a new calendar to fill for our attended nursery. This is a service we can provide for our families with small children. If you are able to serve, please consider a couple of Sundays together. Please contact Diane Liles to reserve your dates.

 

 

 

Prayer Requests . . . For Leilla Sparks as she recovers from surgery...For Janice Young as she recovers from her stroke...For Doyle Fenley who has been diagnosed with cancer...For Miranda, sister of Peggy Woods, who is in the hospital with a staph infection following cancer surgery...For the families of the victims of the Connecticut school shooting - please pray for their healing from their loss...For the grandmother of Connie Ivey, Ruby, who fell and broke two ribs...For all of our members who have been home sick with colds or the flu...For our President and all of our military men, women and families.

 

 

 

 

Dan Beeks needs to know this Sunday, December 23, if you would like to participate in the new West Main Institute class session starting in January. We will be studying The Life of Christ. We meet each Thursday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the building. Please see Dan this Sunday so that he can order your class materials.

 

Sunday Morning Adult Class in the auditorium will begin a new study December 30. We will be studying the major theme from each book of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Each book will be taught by a different teacher. Please come join us at 9:00 a.m. for Bible Study.

 

The Ladies Class that meets on Sunday morning will continue their current study through January. Beginning in February their lesson topic will be My God and My Money.

 

Terry Christopher’s Class will be begin a new study on Love beginning in January.

 

The Young Men’s Class that meets in the East Room will be continuing their study on the Life of Christ.   (This study is different from the West Main Institute topic.) This class is taught by Don Walker.

 

Cell Group Change – The cell group that meets at the Farris home will now be rotating between different member’s homes that attend that cell group. Please call Bruce to find out the meeting place if you would like to join them on a Sunday.

 

Upcoming Seminar  -- January 25-27 – Our focus will be on “Faith and Social Media.” Please be watching for details in the coming weeks.

 

 

Calendar of Events

Dec 23: Candlelight Devotional at the Building; 6:00 p.m.

 

Dec 29: Snow Trip to Diamond Lake; Carpool at BIG R at 8:30 a.m.

 

Jan 8: Ladies Class Resumes