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THE VISION... December 3, 2018

Sunday, December 9 8:30-11:15 A.M. Fellowship Hall Activity

9:00 A.M. Traditional Service

10:15 A.M. Sunday School

11:00 A.M. 3 Children’s Churches

11:00 A.M. Contemporary Service

5:30 P.M. People of Prayer

6:00 P.M. Evening Service

Monday, December 10

6:00 A.M. Weight Room Open

5:30-8:30 P.M. Fellowship Hall Activity

7:00-8:30 P.M. Gym Activity

Tuesday, December 11

6:00 A.M. Weight Room Open

All Day Fellowship Hall Activity

6:30-9:30 P.M. Gym Activity

Wednesday, December 12

6:00 A.M. Weight Room Open

All Day Fellowship Hall Activity

7:00 P.M. TNT

7:00 P.M. Celebrate Recovery Step Classes

7:00 P.M. Adult Choir Practice

Thursday, December 13

6:00 A.M. Weight Room Open

All Day Fellowship Hall Activity

9:00 A.M. ClaRu Nursing Home

10:00 A.M. Stockhoff Nursing Home

6:00 P.M. Fellowship Hall The Punches Christmas at Calvary

Friday, December 14

6:00 A.M. Weight Room Open

9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Fellowship Hall Activity

4:30-6:00 P.M. Gym Activity

6:00 P.M. Celebrate Recovery Doors Open

7:00 P.M. Celebrate Recovery

Saturday, December 15

3:00-9:00 P.M. Café Activity

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Records Sunday,

December 2, 2018

Sunday School-340

Morning Worship–717

No Wednesday Evening Service

Celebrate Recovery-88

No Evening Service

OUR VISION...

TO SEE PEOPLE WALK IN THE

ABUNDANT LIFE CHRIST PROMISED. OUR MISSION...

REVEALING JESUS TO THE

UNCHURCHED.

"The Seven Simple Secrets to Celebrate the Savior this Season." Psalms 100

1. Shout

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!" (v.1). We don’t have problems shouting at a ball game, but we very seldom raise our voice in church. God made us people of

emotion and we should get excited about what God is doing in our lives. He has given us His joy and that joy has a shout in it somewhere, so SHOUT to the Lord...all the earth.

2. Serve.

"Serve the Lord with gladness!..." (v.2a). God has always asked His people to serve Him. But notice that God doesn't want us to just serve Him, He wants us to serve Him with gladness. There's a huge difference between gladness and sadness. This season serve Him with a smile.

3. Sing.

"...Come into His presence with singing!” (v.2b). What has happened to your SONG? When did you stop singing? You stop singing when you take your eyes off the Savior and see the wind & waves. You can go from singing to sinking.

4. Surrender.

"Know that the Lord, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His

people, and the sheep of His pasture" (v.3). God is God; God is creator; God is

Shepherd. I am dependent on Him. He created even the air that I breath. He knows every hair on my head. He knows every beat of my heart. I thank HIM for being God - I am dependent on Him. Therefore I will submit and surrender to Him.

5. Seek

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise!" (v.4a). What are we

seeking? His gates and His courts. How do we enter? With thanksgiving & praise. The Hebrew word "enter" means to go, come, abide, apply, attain. The transliteration is "bow". Bowing is a good way to seek, enter or praise.

6. Sacrifice

"...Give thanks to Him; bless His name!" (v.4b). Giving to God is an act of sacrifice. When you worship you are giving Him your time, energy, and your attention. God has made us in such a way that we are to give ourselves to Him.

7. Stand

"For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all

generations" (v.5). Don't give up; don't give in; don't back down...keep standing; trusting; hoping; believing.

Count your blessings instead of your crosses.

Count your gains instead of your losses.

Count your joys instead of your woes.

Count your friends instead of your foes.

Count your smiles instead of your tears.

Count your courage instead of your fears.

Count your full years instead of your lean.

Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.

Count your health instead of your wealth.

Count on God instead of yourself.

When all else fails – STAND! Eph.6:13...having done all to stand. Stand therefore...You can count on God. He is GOOD. He has a LOVE for you that won't quit. What He did for one generation, He'll do for another. Take the time to work these secrets into this season of the Savior. God Bless!

Please be sure to bring back filled grocery bags by Dec. 14th.

Pastor Randy Sawyer

FRIDAY NIGHTS MEAL AT 6PM SERVICE AT 7PM

Sr. Adult News… Wow! Here we are in December already,

and Christmas is swiftly making its way to

us. It’s the season of giving and

sometimes we get a little frustrated

because we can’t get and give to others

the way we would like. Let me encourage

you to let someone know that you’re

“praying” for them this Christmas

season. Love and prayer are truly the

gifts that keep on giving. And in all we do,

let’s keep “Christ” in Christmas always. We had a great Sr. Adult Christmas party

again this year. It’s truly a blessing to

have so many come together in the unity

of fellowship, we had 80 in attendance.

Thank you for coming and being a part.

Thank you Lisa Wells and Barb Huffman

this year for all your help.

Pastor T.

Please remember the

Breakfast Fundraiser taking

place each Sunday from

8-9:50 A.M. in the Café.

All proceeds go

towards our Haiti Missions Team.

Collecting diapers of all sizes, wipes, diaper cream, toilet paper, and

feminine hygiene products to hand out to families in need. This is a huge

need for our area families! Any questions please contact

Rachel Erbland at 573-218-2027. Drop items off at the church office.

~NEW DATE~

Box Lunch Fundraiser Sunday, Dec. 16th.

Loaded baked

potato, dessert, &

drink for $5.00.

To Go Only.

Pick up after 1st and

2nd Services.

Please sign up at the

Connect Center.

All proceeds will go to:

Amber McCutcheon’s Hope Ministry.

DECEMBER 12TH AT 7:00 P.M. WILL BE THE LAST WED. SERVICE

FOR THIS YEAR. Buses will pick up teens

only. Please contact Robert Crowell at 944-0672 if you

need a ride.

Thank you to everyone who opened their heart to sponsor the children on our Adopt A Family Tree. Christmas is all about expressing THE love that God gave to us & you’re putting God’s love into action. These children will never forget what you’ve done for them & you will be blessed for extending yourself. Please contact the parent at the number on your list about one week before Christmas to arrange delivery of the gifts.

God Bless You