Thank you Shockwave, Chancel Choir, and the Interpretive Movement team for your contribution to our Community

Thanksgiving Service. Many who attended said it was the best Community Service they had ever attended. It was a true worship experience. With Thanksgiving behind us, we are officially on our way to the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. We are heading toward Christmas. How do you think you will arrive at Christmas? Will you be like the Wise men who follow the signs to arrive at the celebration of Christmas and arrive bearing gifts to the King? Will you be like Mary and Joseph who went to the city of Bethlehem for a census and in their obedience to the civil state, they were also being obedient to God? They arrived ready for a blessing. Will you be like the Shepherds who werent looking for anything at all but were blessed with the gift of Christmas, the Christ Child? They arrived in awe of what God had done. How you get from here to Christmas will make a difference concerning how you celebrate? If you emphasize only the giving or getting aspect of Christmas, you might arrive frustrated and disappointed. If you emphasize only the parties and gatherings, you might arrive too exhausted to celebrate. If your emphasis is on the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Christ the Lord, then you will arrive blessed and ready to be blessed. As we enter this Christmas season let us keep focused on the Lord Jesus and His birth. I look forward to seeing you Sunday. Paul

Sunday November 21, 2010 Budget Receipts $10,661.00 Budget Needs To Date $870,584.80 Budget Receipts YTD $792,831.27 Receipts Under Budget By $77,753.53 FH Renovation Deposited $41,365.00 Bible Study 387

Sunday, November 28 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Monday, November 29 Saints Alive Rehearsal 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 30 7th & 8th Grade Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, December 1 Graded Choirs rehearse 5:45 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study & Supper 6:00 PM Mission Friends, GAs, RAs 7:00 PM Girls of Grace 7:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 8:00 PM Saturday, December 4 Children Christmas Celebration 9:00 AM CONGRATULATIONS TO: Spence & Martine Salter on the birth of a son, Caleb Nathaniel, on 11-19 weighing 6 lbs 7 ozs. Ron & Delrose Betts on the birth of a granddaughter, Ellie Ruth Harrison, on 11-16 weighing 8 lbs. Proud parents are Adrienne & Jarrett Harrison. OUR CONDOLENCES TO: *****The Family of George Henry Clark. WELCOME NEW MEMBER BY LETTER Stephen Barber 414 Hales Landing Rd EXTENDED SESSION November 28 Roger & Frances Edmunds, Hope Toole, Cheryl Godwin, Janone Doss, Paula Brinson, Brad & Joanne Moore, Jim & Misti Griffin, Lori Brown, Renee Sims, April & Madison Helms. POINSETTIAS Again this year the decorating committee is offering you the opportunity to purchase poinsettias to adorn the Sanctuary. Cost is $10.00 each. You may pick up a form in the office or in your Order of Worship on Sunday.

WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT December 1, 2010 6:00 PM Lasagna Salad Yeast Rolls Dessert
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SONS OF JUBAL @ THE CONVENTION A special word of thanks to those of you who invested the time to travel to Albany for the final session of the Georgia Baptist Convention last Tuesday. Junior Hills preaching and the Sons of Jubal were a blessing beyond explanation. I thank each of you for supporting my efforts as I share the gospel through participation in the Sons of Jubal Ministry. INTERPRETIVE MOVEMENT Of all the visual expressions of worship, I am moved most by the powerful and sensitive movements our young ladies. I am blessed in greater ways the more I see their gifts being expressed before us. Thanks to April Aldridge and each of the girls for your hard work and dedication. You bless us! FELLOWSHIP CLUB DECEMBER ACTIVITY All Fellowship Club members and seasoned citizens are invited to join us Monday, December 6 at noon for our monthly meeting. This months meeting will be held at the Emerald Lake RV Resort in Seminole County. The cost of the meal will be $7.50 and will include: Pot roast, ribs, mashed potatoes, Creamed corn, turnip greens, sweet potato souffle, dessert and beverage. We plan to ride together in the church bus (no charge this time). Call the church office ASAP to reserve your place. SAINTS ALIVE GATHERING AND SINGING All SA members are reminded of our Christmas soup luncheon on Monday, December 13. The noon luncheon will be preceded by a 9:30 AM concert at the Manor and a 10:30 AM concert at Willow Ridge. Art

Pancakes, Pajamas & Parents Christmas Celebration Saturday December 4 9-11 A.M. Pre-K thru 4th Grade Join us for a Christmas celebration! All children from preschool to 4th grade are invited to attend, along with their parents. Pancakes will be served, Christmas crafts will be made, and best of all pajamas will be worn! Parents please call the church office and let us know how many will be attending from your family! Bro. Earl & The Ministry Team THANKSGIVING DAY WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? Thanksgiving Day is a time to gather with family and friends, to give thanks for the many blessings enjoyed by this nation and its citizens. However, for to many people, its meaning has been lost. It has become simply another day for huge meals, dinner parties, get-togethers or reunions. What does Thanksgiving mean to you? For me, it truly means being thankful for all of Gods blessings which range from our health, family, food and much more. But, it really goes beyond these things. The one true thing that Im thankful for is Jesus. I know He will always be there for me and my family, no matter what! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Earl

D-NOW D-Now is still 3 months away, but we, youth ministers in town, are busy putting things together to make this another great year of ministry for our community. For the past couple years, we have had over 300 kids in our community meeting together to worship God through worship and preaching. Many lives are changed because of this weekend and what God does during it. If you would like to be a host home or a co-host for this weekend, the dates are Feb. 18th-20th. The past couple of years we have had 8 to 10 houses and a co-host for each house. If you feel led to have a house full of kids for this weekend and to see what God can do through you, please contact me and let me know you are interested. 30 Hour Famine We are collecting food before and during our 30 Hour Famine event happening Dec. 3rd-4th. We will box and bag this food up to be given out to different families during the Christmas season. If you would like to donate to this cause, please bring the food by the office or give to Al on Wednesdays or Sundays. Next Chapter Next Chapter has been meeting at the Bean for worship and Bible study. Last Sunday we had 25 college students worship with us. Please pray for God to do mighty things with the college ministry in this church and community.