November 25, 2012

Volume 12, Number 48

Well Ive Never Been to Heaven, But Ive Been to ...

2 Corinthians 12:4 he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. A few years ago, a preacher friend wrote an article about heaven and dogs. It stirred a bit of controversy. I think he likes to stir the pot a bit from time to time. Anyway, confronted with the question of whether there will be dogs in heaven (a common question asked by fanatic dog lovers), he offered a possibly affirmative reply. The theology of the question and an affirmative answer gets a bit murky. So, hearing some of the criticism, I took the opportunity to call my friend and ask him about the message. He said, Brother Dyer, you and I dont really know what heaven is like, but we know it will be what brings us joy. He wasnt saying that dogs will inherit eternal life in heaven; just that heavens life will bring us joy. I think he has a point that strikes home. After all, many of the pictures we have been given are intended to impress us with a sense of wonder and beauty. They are not intended to be literal, but to elevate our desire to be there. Heaven is comfort, security, and perfection in every way. It is the place of God. I think of heaven in the likeness of Thanksgiving. When I was a young boy, Thanksgiving was the most special holiday of the year. For days, Mother would be preparing some of the food. Pies would be baked. Dressing would be prepared. We would all be excited. Then when the day arrived, there would be all the activity of getting ready. There might be a football game in the yard with friends, or a little watching of professionals on television. Shortly after noon, the meal would be placed on the table, and it would be a banquet of sights, smells, and tastes. Just before the meal, my father would put-on a record of Christmas music, by the Percy Faith Orchestra. Then we would sit to eat that great meal. Putting it all together, there was warmth, security, love, and abundance of the best. So, there it is. I know it is just family and a meal on one day. Still, it has so much, and those are the qualities that draw us to heaven. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Bill Spauldingnow home after a stroke and therapy. Hubert Nelson has finished treatments and is waiting for a status report. Pam Webbers mother had surgery Tuesday at Southwest Medical Center to repair a broken hip from a fall on Monday night. Gordon Veitenheimer went to the emergency room Saturday night, but is now home. Leah Banta, mother of Clethal Powell, is in Southwest Medical Center with an infection. She may soon move to Hospice. Camden Kalsu, son of a friend of Kari Dyer, has a serous staph infection in his bones. He has gone home and is expected to fully recover. Tami Burwells grandmother, Ruby Austin is in very serious condition with lung cancer. Don and Jo Hutton have several health difficulties. Riley Baldwin continues to have throat surgeries about every six weeks. Don Fleming - continues to undergo treatments.

Holiday Caroling: We tried to find a time, and enough people to go caroling last year, and it didnt fly. Perhaps we can do it this year. If you have any suggestions, see Russ. Brothers Keeper Groups: Let us know of your Holiday meeting times and we will post them in the bulletin.

God Is - Good - Always! Handyman Corner Do you need some handyman work, or chores done around your home. Let us know and we will put it here. Meeting one anothers needs is a part of being a family.

Happy Anniversary
Randy & Linda Vance 12/7 11/25 11/25 11/27 11/28 11/30 12/1 12/3 12/6

Happy Birthday to ...

Sam Greenroyd Roger Scott - Sang Chung Michael Berry Clyde Christian Syd Greenroyd Horace Phillips Nancy Scott -

Homebound or Limited:
Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel

Announcements to Notice
Annual Cookie ExchangeThis years annual

cookie exchange will be on Sunday, December 9, at 2 PM. It will be in the Bergamo (neighborhood) Club House. For more information or directions, see LeAnn Sherman. CookiesCookiesCookies!
Mens Breakfast: There will be no Mens

Breakfast in November or December, because of the holidays.

Brothers Keeper Groups2013 Darrell is in the process of de-

veloping our groups for next year. If you desire to be a part of one of these fellowship groups, but did not get your name on the list, just see Darrel. He will make sure you are added. Groups will developed from dividing the names (families) on the list.
Visitation

Update Randy has put a sign -up sheet on the bulletin board. If you are willing to be a part of one of our visitation teams, put your name on the list and the teams will be divided from that list.
Center is asking for help with the holiday gift bags. Gifts should be valued from $10$15, and be appropriately aged for children from infants to eighteen years. If you prefer, you can donate money and gifts will be purchased for you. See Kim or Ruth Veitenheimer. You may also consider volunteering to package and prepare the gifts, once they are purchased.

Holiday Gift Bags: The Christian Service

We will return to our regular classes on Wednesday evening, as sing-

ing was held last week, because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lost and Found: It is not unusual for us to find items around the

building. If you have lost something, check the east foyer table. If it is not there, check with Dwain, as it might be in the office.
Winter: As the winter months approach,

the weather can be difficult at times. We are asking all members to be cautious if it becomes dangerous to travel from home. Use good sense. We rarely cancel services, but will try to notify everyone in the event that services are cancelled due to weather.

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (12/2/12)

Order of Service
Announcements & Scripture: Psalm 84:8-12 Song 274 I Have Found a Friend in Jesus Song 730 What a Friend We Have in Jesus Prayer Song 442 My Faith Looks Up to Thee Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 282 I Know that My Redeemer Lives Sermon: This Jesus Acts 2:32-36 Song 125 Do You Know My Jesus? Song 870 Im Happy Today Prayer

Announcements
Horace Phillips

Greeters
Sam & Donna Greenroyd Blue & Linda Suarez Randy & Linda Vance

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Blue Suarez

Bill Fleming Brian Jaworski Dwight Andrews Max McDougal Dan Jolliff Arless Murray Donal Ruminer Sunday Bryan Ausmus Christ Scott J.Cl Glidewell Don Worden Chad Bruner

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Bill Sherman

Prayers (pm)
Chuck Cox

Schedule of Services Bible Study Worship Worship

Wednesday 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Deacons Michael Berry Joe Downs Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer Caleb Eggleston

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