West Main

Angel Tree Christmas Ministry

We will need help assembling the baskets on Tuesday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m. and delivering the youth group baskets on Wednesday, December 18, at 6:30 p.m.  Please put your frozen and cold food items in the kitchen refrigerator or freezer; all other food items and toys can be stacked up at the rear of the auditorium.  All toys and food items need to be returned to the building by Sunday, December 15.

Elder/Deacon Selections

We are rapidly approaching the completion of the leadership selection process that was started about six months ago. The proposed men that were brought before you are Terry Christopher, Stephen Liles, Grant Newton, and Bud Rennels. Darren Dixon desires and is willing to serve as a deacon. You may feel that other men are biblically qualified to serve as elders or deacons. Please feel free to propose them so that they may be considered. The Elders are asking that if you have other men that you would like us to consider as elders or deacons, that you would return their names to the Elders by December 15^th.

On Sunday, January 5^th, the congregation will be provided with an elder/deacon selection form. We ask that each of you, who are members over the age of 18, to participate in the selection process. The form will allow you to affirm your approval of each man or if you cannot affirm your approval, you may leave the space blank.   You will also be given the opportunity to affirm your approval of the men that presently serve as elders or if you cannot affirm your approval you may leave the space blank. The Elders are asking that these forms be turned into them by January 19th.

These forms will remain confidential with the elders.

We have information forms on Leadership and Elder Evaluation for you to consider that are located in the lobby and on the information desk in the courtyard.

We are presently anticipating that on February 2^nd the new elders and deacons that are selected will be confirmed and installed during the morning service.

To: Members of West Main

The West Main Church of Christ is very interested and focused on meeting the needs of people in all stages of life and who live in very difficult circumstances.  As Christians we love people and want to help them in whatever way that we can.  We also live in a time that we can come into contact with people who are only interested in fulfilling their own desires without any concern for the well being of others.  We need to be aware of these people and use wisdom when we come into contact with them. The church building is located in a section of the city where there is a high crime rate, a large population of people that abuse substances, and people that may be homeless.  We do need to be aware of our own personal safety and take some steps to protect ourselves from those that may wish to harm us.  Members that arrive at the building early in the morning or late in the evening are at a greater risk.  The risk increases if you are alone.  Because of the increased risk it is wise to implement some basic safety practices to protect ourselves when we need to use the building at odd hours.

We recommend following these steps when arriving at the building when you are alone or at odd hours:

Drive around the building looking for people sleeping or camping in the bushes around the building, under the awnings or in the doorways.  If you notice someone in these areas that does not belong there, drive away from the building.

From a safe location call Brian Pannell, if he is not available call Terry Christopher.  Both of these men are willing to come to the building to investigate and deal with whatever the situation may be.  Do not return to the building until they have arrived and had a chance to speak with the people that are there.

If Terry or Brian are not available,  call 911.  West Main Church of Christ has a no trespassing agreement with the city and the police will be able to ask whoever is there to leave the area.

If you are any doubt about your safety leave the building and do not return until a later time.
For the Elders, Dan Beeks

Winter Wonderland Celebration

Anyone who would like to participate or help with our Christmas Talent Program on Saturday, December 21, at 6:00 p.m. please contact Christi Olson or Wyndee Thomas. Our practice date is December 15 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. 

We will have services for Lillian Casebier  on Saturday, December 14, at 11:00 a.m.at the building. We will have a potluck luncheon following the services.

Prayer Requests & Praises . . .

For Gloria Way as she recovers from hip surgery at home...Norris Bier was in a car accident and has a broken rib; also he has been diagnosed with a liver mass which is likely a benign blood vessel - please pray for his complete healing...For the father of Darren Dixon, Preston, as he recovers from pacemaker surgery....For one of the friends of Alex Cummings who has completed his military training and has returned home....For the sister of September Flock, Shay, who needs prayers as she deals with some serious issues with her husband and also for their children...For Matthew Pitcairn and family - his aunt passed away this past week-end...For our President and all of our military men and women.

Praise – Daniel & Becky Walker have adopted two boys, Rodney & Cody! Please join them at the Family Fun Center this Saturday, December 14, from 3-5:00 p.m. as they celebrate their growing family!