West Main

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 who abuse substances, and people who 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 who 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 door ways.  If you notice someone in these areas who 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 who 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 in any doubt about your safety leave the building and do not return until a later time.

 

For the Elders, Dan Beeks

 

 

Elder/Deacon Selections  -- We are rapidly approaching the completion of the leadership selection process. The proposed men who 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.

 

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, 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 19^th. These forms will remain confidential with the elders.

 

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

 

 

Winter Wonderland Celebration  -- Please come join us this Saturday night, December 21, at 6:00 p.m. as we have our Winter Wonderland Talent Celebration. Afterwards we will have a Finger Food Fellowship in the Fireside Room. Please bring lots of your favorite foods to share.

 

 

Candle Light Evening Services will be held on Sunday Evening, December 22 at 6:00 p.m. All families are encouraged to come to this special evening devotional service. We will have a cookie fellowship following the service.

 

 

Holiday Schedule . . . Ladies Class will not meet on December 24 and 31. Class will resume January 7, 2014.

Wednesday Evening Classes will not meet on December 25, January 1 & 8. Adult and children’s classes will resume on January 15.

Children's Worship will not meet on December 29.  We will resume on January 5.

 

 

Corporate Business Meeting will be Sunday, December 29, in the Fireside Room immediately following morning services. All members are encouraged to attend this meeting.

 

 

No Bulletin will be published on December 25 and January 1. If you have announcements for the Sunday bulletin on December 29 or January 5, please turn them into the office by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, or Thursday, January 2. Thanks! 

 

 

Coffee Servers are needed for January. Please sign up on the list posted in the hallway by the stairs. Thank you for your help!

 

 

New Year's Eve Family Game Night  will be held in the Fireside Room on Tuesday, December 31 beginning at 6:00 p.m. to whenever??? Please bring your own board games, card games, pinochle cards, (if playing pinochle - please bring a pinochle partner), etc.   We will supply pizza, but please bring other snacks, munchies, drinks, and potluck foods. This is a family event and is open to everyone of all ages. If you need more information please contact Russ Gann.

 

 

Prayer Requests . . . Prayers for all of our members who are traveling this holiday season and especially for Alex Cummings and other military men and women and their families...Codi Spodnik asks prayers for her sister, Becky and family, as Nick has taken a job as a long haul trucker and is away from the family for long periods of time; prayers for his safety and health while he is on the road...For Jenny Way to be able to make progress with her brain injury and complete her brain book...For our President and all of our military men, women and families.

 

 

 

Thank You Note . . . Dear West Main Family:   Thank you for the lovely flowers and thoughtful encouragement in cards, calls, and visits, and for your prayers. I’m getting stronger every day and look forward to being back among you soon.

Gloria Way

 

Calendar of Events 

Dec 21: Winter Wonderland Celebration; 6:00 p.m.; Auditorium

Dec 22: Candle Light Evening Service; 6:00 p.m.; Auditorium

Dec 31: Family Game Night; 6:00 p.m.; Fireside Room