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YOUTH NEWS
LOCK-IN
Our lock-in will be this Thursday Night, December 31. You will need
approximately $20 for ice ska�ng and a movie. Bring a finger food to
share. Be at the building at 6:30PM Thursday night. We end at 7:00AM
sharp Friday morning. If you have ques�ons please see Jared.
HOCKEY GAME
Today, December 27, the youth group and all College students are invited to
go to the River Kings hockey game. The game starts at 3PM The �ckets are
$2. We will meet at the building at 2PM. If you are interested in going please
let Jared know.
FONDUE PARTY
Sunday, January 3, all High School Seniors and College Students, are invited
to a Fondue Party at the Butler’s home. This event will take place immediate-
ly following evening services. We will end at 9PM. Please see Jared for what
you will need to bring.
Sunday Conference call:
To listen to our Sunday morning service live,
call 1-877-380-7755 followed by 4651356 YOU MUST MUTE YOUR PHONE
• Marie Gray is in Trinity Rehab.
• Jerry Frederick is home doing well.
• Eric Walker is recovering well a8er surgery.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER SHUT-INS: Ann Estes, Valeria Canada, Reatha Crews, Evelyn Fowler, Billy Garre=, Carol
Golden, Marie Gray, Irmagene Hall, Lloyd Jones, Dot McEwen, Catherine Parker, Ann
Woodson HEALTH ISSUES: Robert Benne=, Cindy Caldwell, Lorene Edge, Tim Edge, Harvey
Geeding, Searcy & Peggy McGowen, Carolyn Miller, Bill Newport, Banks Ready, Chris Rogers,
Ki=y Ussery, FAMILY: Sue Archer, Jeane=e Barnes, Ka�e Culley, Bubba Davis, Jerry Frederick,
Charles Hester, Madie Hunsucker, Jesse Jones, Allyson Kelly, Martha Macintosh, Martha
Pounders, Bill Pyrdam, Willie Pyrdam, Terrance Simmons, Mike Wolbright.
TLC FIRST FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP
The TLC First Friday Fellowship will be Friday, January 8, due to the holiday on
Friday, January 1. In February we will return to the first Friday. The �me of
6:00PM remains the same.
AUTISM WORKSHOP
On Sunday, January 10, we will have a Workshop on Au�sm. Following
morning worship, lunch will be provided for our teachers and their families.
Then, from 12:30 – 3:30PM all our members are invited to par�cipate in the
workshop. Hear from those who know the medical, educa�onal, and prac�cal
sides of au�sm. Hear from nurses, school administrators, teachers, and parents
who have first-hand experience in helping those with au�sm.
BRANSON TRIP
Everyone is invited on a trip to Branson being planned for Wednesday, April 13,
through Saturday, April 16, 2016. The cost will be $134.71, which includes, 3
nights hotel stay and �ckets to see “Moses” at Sight and Sound Theatre. The
deadline for reserving a spot is Friday, January 15. Please see Beth Ramsey or
Nancy Herron for ques�ons and reserva�ons.
CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES
The contribu�on envelopes for the 2016 fiscal year are on the informa�on desks
in the visitor Center. Please stop by and pick up the box with your name on it. If
there are any new members or families that would like to be assigned a
contribu�on number please call the office. This is the only way you can receive
a le=er for income tax purposes.
December 27 10:00 (0-24 mos) Ginger MacMillan,
Crystal Haney, Nancy Cole
(2 years) Amanda Massey,
Marci Shumway
January 3 10:00 (0-24 mos) Emily Beard,
Lisa Eddlemon, Laurie Hammer
(2 years) Pa=y Rasco, Maranda Bunker
5:00PM: Debbie & Rebecca DeanCoker
NURSERY WORKERS
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Sunday, December, 27 — No evening service
Tuesday, December, 29 — Office reopens
Tuesday, December 29, — No Encouragers Class
Wednesday, December 30, — Mid Week Services
Thursday, December 31, — Office closes at noon
Friday, January 1, — Happy New Year
Tuesday, January 5, — Office reopens
CLASS REUNION
Dale Thomas was asked back to his forty-year high school reunion. For
months he saved to take his wife back to the place and the people he le8 four
decades before. The closer the �me came for the reunion, the more excited
he became, thinking of all the wonderful stories he would hear about the
changes and the accomplishments these old friends would tell him.
One night before he le8 he pulled out his old yearbooks, read the silly
statements and the good wishes for the future that students wrote to each
other. He wondered what old Number 86 from his football team had done. He
wondered if any others had encountered Jesus, who had changed him so pro-
foundly. He even tried to guess what some of his friends would look like, and
what kind of jobs and families some of these special friends had.
The day came to leave and his best friend Alan, drove them to the
airport. Dale’s energy was almost contagious. “I’ll pick you up on Sunday
evening, and you can tell me all about it,” Alan said. “Have a great �me.”
Sunday evening arrived. Alan watched them get off the plane, but Dale
seemed almost despondent. Alan almost didn’t want to ask, but finally he
said, “Well, how was the reunion?”
“Alan,” Dale replied, “it was one of the saddest experiences of my life.”
“What happened?”
“It wasn’t what happened but what didn’t happen. It has been forty
years, forty years—and they haven’t changed. They had simply gained weight,
changed clothes, go=en jobs…but they hadn’t really changed. And what I
experienced was maybe one of the most tragic things I could ever imagine
about life. For reasons I can’t fully understand, it seems as though some
people choose not to change.”
There was a long silence as we walked back to the car. On the drive
home, Dale turned to Alan and said, “I never, never want that to be said of
me, Alan. Life is too precious, too sacred, too important. If you ever see me go
stagnant like that, I hope you give me a quick, swi8 kick where I need it. I
hope you’ll love me enough to challenge me to keep growing in Jesus.”
Let’s love each other enough to challenge each other
to keep growing in Jesus in 2016.
In Jesus, Love Derek
WELCOME, GUESTS! We are honored with your presence and your willingness to join us in worship-
ping God today. An a=ended nursery for 0-24 months is available in the foyer and 2
year olds meet in room 5. Children ages 3-5 will be dismissed a8er the Lord’s Supper
for Children’s Church. Hearing assistance is available at the sound booth.
If you are a member of the Church of Christ and are looking for a place to wor-
ship and serve, please consider placing yourself under the oversight of our shepherds
and becoming part of our family in serving the Lord.
If you are not a member of a church and would like to learn more about the
Church of Christ, we would be honored to answer any ques�ons you may have. Please
fill out an ivory visitor’s card and drop it in the offering plate. If you would be interest-
ed in a home Bible study please call Derek McNamara at 662-349-3600.
Today’s Sermon by Dr. Derek McNamara
Learning From Jesus In 2016
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03/15/2015 Vol. 4 No. 11
Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone
with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
~Colossians 1:28
ORDER OF WORSHIP
December 27, 2015December 27, 2015December 27, 2015
Singing - Todd CoArell
238 “You Are The Song That I Sing”
1012 “Go Tell It On The Mountain”
Welcome - Dr. Derek McNamara
535 “The Glory-Land Way”
895 “I’ll Live In Glory”
Prayer - Jared McCormick
76 “How Great Thou Art”
The Lord’s Supper and Offering
David Kopf
“Here I Am To Worship”
Message - Dr. Derek McNamara
Learning From Jesus In 2016
InvitaGon Song:
429 “Oh, To Be Like Thee”
Shepherd’s Prayer - David Butler
GoodmanOaks
ChurchofChrist
THE WEEKLY RECORD ContribuGons:
Sunday Offering $28,504
Weekly Budget $22,900
AAendance:
Bible Class 391
Morning Assembly 638
Midweek Class 217
Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone
with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
~Colossians 1:28
SHEPHERDSSHEPHERDS
Phil Anderson Marty Brownfield David Butler
Randy Denton Jimmy Eddlemon Tim Mobley
Gordon SchmiAou Jerry Winstead [email protected]
MINISTERSMINISTERS
Dr. Derek McNamara
Senior Minister [email protected]
MaAhew Crowe
Associate Minister [email protected]
Alan Underwood
Minister of Children’s EducaGon [email protected]
Jared McCormick
Youth Minister
OFFICE STAFFOFFICE STAFF
AntoineAe Jones
Raynee Randolph
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 8AM-12PM
and 1-5 PM
Fri: 8AM-12PM and 1-4PM
Phone: (662) 349-3600
1700 Goodman Rd. E • Southaven, MS 38671
MEETING TIMES Sunday:
Bible Class 9:00AM
Morning Assembly 10:00AM
Evening Assembly 5:00PM
Wednesday:
Bible Class 7:00PM
12/27/2015 Vol. 4 No. 52