Decatur Church of Christ December 4, 2016

W E L C O M E We are so glad you chose to be with

us today. Join us in our calling to unite people in our community and

around the globe to pursue the mission of God. For more

information on our family, check us out on the web at

www.decaturchurchofchrist.com

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COMMUNION THOUGHTS

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Message: A Prayer for Becoming Who We Are

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Shepherd’s Prayer

WORSHIP BIBLE CLASSES LIFEGROUP SUNDAYS 10 am SUNDAYS 9 am SUNDAYS WEDNESDAYS 7 pm September - May

Y O U T H

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY will be hosted by the Baker’s (4393 S. FM 51.) tomorrow night. Meal before at 6:15 and our usual study from 7-8 pm.

ROLL-N-RAKE-N-RUN—This Saturday from 1-5 pm we are going roller skating & then serving our community by raking leaves. Bring $8, leaf rakes, work gloves, work clothes.

YOUTH & FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY-On Sunday, December 11th after am services in the Family Room. All 7th-12 graders and their families are encouraged to attend. Please sign up online here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/409054FA8A92FA3FC1-youth or find the link posted on the “Decatur Church Of Christ Youth” facebook page.

TEEN CHRISTMAS PARTY & CRAZY GIFT EXCHANGE-The Bakers (4393 S. FM 51) will host this fun event from 5:30-7:30 pm on December 11th. Bring a crazy, wrapped gift for our gift exchange. Gift ideas: Something around your house that you do not use/need. Something new that is valued at $10 or less. The sillier, the better! A special prize will be awarded to the youth dressed in the ugliest Christmas sweater!

SPRING BREAK YOUTH & FAMILY SKI TRIP--Pick up a brochure in the YAC for more information. H.S. youth going without your parents must pay your $50 deposit by January 15th. If your family has interest in the ski trip and in our limited church group housing, please contact Jacob as soon as possible. Other housing is available if our church group lodging fills up.

WINTERFEST 2017--January 13-14. The cost is $38.00. All payments must be dropped in the youth drop box (in the YAC) by January 8th. More details to come. www.winterfest.org

A Prayer for Becoming Who

We Are Ephesians 3: 14-21

Progression of Empowerment

1. __________ __________ comes

through the __________

__________.

2. The more Jesus __________ in

me, the more I will

__________ His

__________.

3. The more I __________ His

__________, the more I can

__________ His __________.

NOTES

"Children's Church Quiet Bags" are for children to have during worship time. After worship service please return the bags with everything in them, except the coloring pages, to the baskets under the tables. The church nursery during worship is only for babies through 2-years-old. If your child is 3 and up, please pick up a "Children's Church Quiet Bag" in the foyer. Also, there is a Training Room on the south side in back of the auditorium.

C H I L D R E N

LifeGroups is the name of our small group

ministry that meets on

Sundays. We encourage you to contact a leader to

confirm group details. Join a

LifeGroup today!

Kellye Baker had surgery Wednesday and is at home doing well.

Casey Duncum had surgery on his leg last week and is recuperating at home.

Janice Webb has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. They request no visitors or phone calls because it is difficult for her to

talk, but text messages are appreciated.

R E Q U E S T I N G P R A Y E R

P R A Y E R C O R N E R

Betty Atkins - Alvin Baker III - Kellye Baker - Tom Dunn - Patsy Howell – John Ince - Garland Lipsey

– Eva Poe - Bob Rheinfeldt - Catherine Russell - Mary Wright - Venita Brown, Sharon Hart’s mother – Lucas Cerna, Tina Sanders’ nephew - Julie Hankins, niece of Greely & Janice Webb’s daughter – Hillman Hanks, Jennifer Barrow’s father - Gail Hicks, Miles Vann’s grandmother - Connie Hull, Coy O’Neal’s cousin – Jane Jones, Jeff Jones’ mother - C. T. Lard, Guinett Lewis’s cousin – Patsy Shirley, Joan Lowe’s sister - Barbara Stapp, Rob Stapp’s stepmother - Mary Whatley, Leann Spears’s mother – others in nursing homes & our shut-ins.

C O N T I N U E D P R A Y E R

P R A Y E R S P O T L I G H T Expectant Mothers – Missionaries — Cancer Treatment

O P P O R T U N I T I E S Decatur Church of Christ 2601 S FM 51 & Preskitt Rd. Offices: 801 E. Preskitt Rd.

P.O. Box 328 / Decatur, TX 76234 Phone: 940-627-1912 / Fax: 940-627-5275

www.decaturchurchofchrist.com

STAFF: Rick Ross – Minister

Jacob Baker – Youth & Family Minister Mike McDowell – Pastoral Minister

Joy Hussey – Secretary Kim McCurdy – Secretarial Assistant

SHEPHERDS: Roger Armstrong 627-7382

Randy Davis 433-0132 Mark Duncum 627-6432

Donny Edwards 627-8083 Russ Hamilton 393-1094

Ron Hess 399-7822 Craig Jordan 393-8857

Mike McDowell 627-5204

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SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS schedule today: Jason Brooks, auditorium, “From Milk to Meat” – Craig Jordan, Library, “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” – Rick Ross, Family Room, “World Religions”. LADIES, make plans to attend the HOLLY-LOO-YA Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 6th, at 6:30 in the Family Room. To RSVP call or text Marcy at 940-393-1517. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT BIBLE CLASS schedule: Beginning December 7 - Auditorium, Mark Taylor, “Do Not Merely Listen”. Family Room, Rick Ross, continues, “A Daring Faith”. Beginning January 11 - Family Room, Beverly Ross,”Hope: A Study of I Peter”. Library, Rick Ross, Men’s Class (subject to be decided). Auditorium, Mark Taylor, continues with topic begun in December. CHILDREN’S PLAY: On Wednesday, December 21st at 7 pm, we will have a children's play. If your child (ages 2 years old to 6th grade) would be interested in being in the play, please contact Lacey Lee or Sami Pollard. There is also a need for adults who would be willing to help with practices, stage preparation, and costumes. OUR ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE is in progress. The food is to help meet the needs of families in our congregation. Please make your way to the back of the auditorium after classes to choose a card with specific food items that you can purchase for the families. Please return the cards when you bring the food items.

SPRING BREAK YOUTH & FAMILY SKI TRIP: Pick up a brochure in the YAC for more information. If your family has interest in the ski trip and in our limited church group housing, please contact Jacob as soon as possible. Other housing is available if our church group lodging fills up.

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C E L E B R A T I O N S

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

12/4 Shelby Bradshaw 12/8 Amy Carroll 12/4 Joe Tax 12/10 Hunter Cole 12/5 Kay Low 12/10 Sara Oxford 12/6 Penni Green 12/10 Craig Talley

ANNIVERSARY

12/5 Tony & Sandra Dickey 12/6 Calvin & Virginia Buchanan

F A M I L Y M A T T E R S

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We Rejoice with Jake Barrow and his family, following his baptism during the Thanksgiving holidays!

Welcome to new member, Barbra York! She lives at 1705 S. College Ave. in Decatur, and she is the mother of Tonya Hamilton.

Sympathy is extended to Tonya Hamilton, Barbra York & Family following the passing of their brother-in-law/son-in-law, Dave Stuckey, December 21. His service was in Lewisville last Saturday.

Communion Focus: 12/11 Bob Clemans – 12/18 Brody Fuller – 12/25 Randy Davis.

Door Greeters next week, December 11, are Anthoney & Mary Mays (Front/North) and TBA (Back/South).

The Nursery Attendants for Sunday, December 11, are Donna Moon & TBA.

The Hills Nursing Center: Cary Young & Doyle Lowe will lead the service on Sunday, December 11.

Randy & Angela Warzecha in Aracaju, Brazil – Roland & Rose Mohsen in Paris, France - Everett Chambers, missions in England & India – Ronald Coleman, missions in India, Mexico, & Ukraine – Justin & Jauna Reeger, Jake & Tanya Wilson in Cayambe, Ecuador (Hacienda of Hope) - Made in the Streets Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya - Eastern European Mission – Mision Para Cristo (Mission For Christ), Jinotega, Nicaragua. Cy Stafford, missionary in Tanzania, in treatment for leukemia. Please pick up newsletters from our missionaries in the north & south foyers.

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