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West Nash Weekly December 31, 2017

West Nash United Methodist Church

2200 Nash Street, N W -- Wilson, NC 27896

www.westnash.org -- 252-237-4258

December 31 - January 6

THIS WEEK @ West Nash

SUNDAY, December 31 ^st

9:00-9:45 Adult Sunday School

10:00 a.m. Worship

Scripture:

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Sermon:

“ The High’s and Low’s of Life ”

by Norm King

Hymns:

Go Tell it on the Mountain #251

The First Noel #245

Special Music:

Fix Me Jesus Soloist, Jonathon Spell

Lay Reader:

Carolin Luckett

Acolytes:

Jeremy Bass

Joshua Bass

Ushers:

Jim Bass

Stephanie Pridgen

Frank Miller

Dave Allgood

1 1:00 a.m. There will be no Faithful-Living Forums/Education Hour on Dec. 31 ^st

Nursery Provided 9:45 - 11:00 a.m.

MONDAY, January 1st

The Church Office is closed today

May the Spirit of the Season of New Year,

fill your heart with serenity and peace

TUESDAY, January 2nd

Board of Trustees CANCELED

WEDNESDAY, January 3rd

5:30 - 6:15 pm: Fellowship Dinner
6:15 - 7:00 pm: Bible Studay
6:15 - 7:00 pm: G.I.G.L. for children
6:30 - 8:00 pm Youth Game Night
7:00 - 8:15 pm Choir Practice

THURSDAY, January 4th

Elvis Presley Records First Demo Record

FRIDAY, January 5th

Record Producer Sam Phillips was born 1923

SATURDAY, January 6th

1:00 - 2:00 pm: Jim’s Gathering Group

Click here for complete West Nash Calendar

From the Bishop's Office

connection: The Joy of Simeon & Anna

In this video, Bishop Ward reminds us that as we stand at the cusp of a new year, may we, as Simeon and Anna, rejoice at the birth of the Christ Child, and give thanks to God for all that has been and all that will be.

Announcements

Faithful Forum:

Dec. 24th: No Forum
Dec. 31st: No Forum
Jan 7th: Ministry Fair**
Jan 14th: Homosexuality and the Bible
Jan 21th: Homosexuality and the Church

**We are having a Ministry Fair January 7th.

After hearing from multiple local agencies that minister to our area, we will hear from West Nash groups that also serve our neighbors and nurture our congregation. The Ministry Team hopes this session will help answer questions you may have about how we carry out our Mission Statement. Our mission is " to make disciples of Jesus Christ who experience God’s grace, love one another, and serve the community and world." If you want to be “in the know” or “on the list” join us Jan. 7 at 11:15.

BEGINNING SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 ^th :

9:00-9:45: Standard Adult Lesson Quarterly

10:00-11:00: Worship

11:00-11:15: Coffee and Fellowship

11:15-Noon: The following Sunday School Classes:

(with nursery provided)

Book Study: This class reads and discusses various faith-based books, such as books by Adam Hamilton, Mike Slaughter, etc. Taught by Jane Jernigan.
Bible Study: This class studies Biblical texts verse by verse. Taught by Bill Price.
Topical Study: This class examines contemporary issues through the lens of faith and scripture. Taught by Will Pierce and Ron Suhling.
Youth Class: Middle and High Schoolers. Taught by Jim Bass and Kari McCullough
Children’s Classes

Preschool-Kindergarten

1st – 3rd grade

4th & 5th grade

"When Christians Get It Wrong" by Adam Hamilton Second and Fourth Mondays, 2:30 @ the Church,

with Pastor Tuck teaching. Call 247-4258 for details.

“Why?: Making Sense of God’s Will” by Adam Hamilton. Second and Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 @ Proseus home. For information call Linda Proseus @ 291-8598.

PECAN SALE:

The West Nash Youth are conducting a pecan sale fundraiser for a ski trip. The prices are $10 per bag for plain and $18 per bag for the chocolate covered variety. Come to the church office during regular office hours to pick up and pay for yours.

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SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

SUNDAY SCHOOL

"Ms Kay's Kids"

Ages 4-12

9:45-Noon - Every Sunday

FREE Mental Health Assessments &

Substance Abuse Assessments and Counseling

Rev. Tom Webster, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, provides free assessments of mental health disorders, and substance misuse disorders & counseling.

Hours: Noon to 5 pm Monday - Friday and Tuesday - Thursday evenings

Contact Rev. Webster at 363-7042 for a free assessment appointment.

All appointments and sessions are confidential.

Click here for more information:

Mental Health Assessments and Drug/Alcohol Misuse Counseling

Immediate Church Family:

Jesse Bunch

David Johnson

Rusty Jones

Roger Luther

Gay Manning

Dewayne Poythress

Ernestine Poythress

Terry Woods

Family Friends and Others in Need of Prayer

Alyson Baldree – Friend of Gay Manning

Misty Banther – Friend of Bobby Brooks

Jim Bennett – Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Bill Capps – Friend of Johnnie Albritton

Phil Capps – Friend of Johnnie Albritton

Ethan Coppus – Friend of Gay Manning

Peg Driscoll – Sister of Gay Manning

Beth Ellison - Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Sue & Phil Erickson – Cousins of Norm & Gerri King

Chris Fitzgerald – Cousin of Billy and Becky Gay

Shirley & ‘Alan Franks – Friends of Kathy Witchey

Larry Gaissert – Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Edna Galloway – Fried of Jenny Lou Dees

Ann Gerrard - Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Erick Griffin – Son of Jenny Lou Dees

Brenda Langley – Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Wilbert Mangum – Rickie Whitehead’s coworker

Amber Murphy – Great niece of Wayburn Mills

Allison Parker – Daughter-in-law of Robby and Wendy Parker

Prayers for Gwen Parrish – Friend of Norm & Gerri King

Family of Harold Pittman at his death – Friends of Charles and Linda Walls

Horace & Jerri Stott – Friends of Johnnie Albritton

Tyke Sweeney – Cousin of Margaret Greenleaf

Mozelle Taylor – Sister of Ernestine Poythress

Tony Winstead – Friends of Rickie & Laura Whitehead

Roma Wright – Mother of Jocelyn Hardee

Shut-Ins:

John Anderson

Mavis Brinson

Ruth Chevere, Rose’s mother-moved to Virginia

Lois Cooper

Ruth Davis, Pam Bennett’s mother - Wilmed Nursing Home

Helen Finklea, Golden Living, Tarboro

Diane Flowers, Avante

Joe Harper, Spring Arbor

Jo Ann Hawley, Spring Arbor

Emma Patterson, Parkwood Village

Christine Pierce, Spring Arbor

Ollie Proseus, Brookdale, Greenville

Iris Turlington, Parkwood Village

Other Prayer Concerns :

West Nash UMC Pastor, Officers & Leaders, Preschool & Choirs,

Sunday School classes & leaders

President Trump and other governmental leaders - federal, state and local

All servicemen and women around the world & their families

All impacted by Hurricanes Mathew, Harvey and Irma

Please help us keep our prayer list up-to-date. If you know of someone who needs to be added, or if someone on the list is better and can be removed, shoot us an email or call the church office. Thank you!

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