Church 213 Newsletter
December 2-10 2016
This Week's Calendar

Saturday
7:30 a.m. - 
Men's Prayer Time

Sunday
9:15 a.m. - 
Bible Study 
for all ages
10:30 a.m. - 
Worship and Children's Classes for kids through 2nd grade
12:00 Noon
Retirement Reception For Linda Cowan
2:00 p.m.
Funeral for the mother of Robby Bell at Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home

Monday
7:00 a.m. - 
Prayer Time 
at the church

Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 
Zumba

Saturday
6:00 p.m.
Youth 
Progressive Dinner
December
"Least of These" Items Needed
Chocolate Covered 
Cherries
Please place all items on the display table on Sundays


ICU Care Bag 
Items Needed



Crackers
Individually Wrapped Cookies
Mints
Small Waters
Puzzle Books
Note Pads/Pens

Welcome
New Members!

Jeff and Angel Moore
190 Windsong Drive
Social Circle, Ga. 
Christmas Service Times
Saturday, Dec. 24
5:00 p.m.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, Dec. 25
10:30 a.m.
Christmas Service

Sunday, Dec. 25
10:30 a.m.
"Happy Birthday Jesus" Party for children through the 2nd grade


It's hard to believe that 2016 is almost history.  Less then a month until we enter a brand new year.  But before we start 2017 there is about a month to celebrate "The most wonderful time of the year."  God is doing a(nother) new thing.  He did a brand new thing about 2016 years ago when He came to earth as a babe in a manger.  That "new thing" has changed History.  Life was supplied for mankind because of that miracle Child.  And that Baby, the Lord Jesus is still doing "a new thing" every time someone surrenders to Him.  In that surrender, He grants new life, new hope, new opportunities, and new meaning.  Now because of Christmas, life can have meaning and purpose.  Oh that baby in a manger is born anew into the life of anyone who will choose to follow.  Sure, Christmas celebrates the birth of the Christ Child, but it also celebrates the new life of all who have been born again, as well as any who will choose to be born again.  That's what this season is all about; the gift of life, given by the Lord Jesus, and our giving ourselves completely to Him.  As we close out an incredible 2016, and look forward to 2017, let's give... ourselves more and more completely to Jesus.  He truly is "The Reason for the Season."  
Nancy and I wish you all a very Merry and Blessed Christmas 2016.  

We love you all,

Pastor Stan 
Men's Prayer Time
When: This Saturday
Where:  Worship Center
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Details:  Randy Miller at 
678-485-2852 for more info

Retirement Reception
This Sunday
Linda Cowan, our Church 213 secretary, will be retiring on December 4 after serving our church since its beginning.  Please join us this Sunday, December 4 as we honor Linda and her service to our church.  There will be a Retirement Reception immediately after the morning worship in the commons area. 
Youth Progressive Dinner
When:   Saturday, Dec. 10
Time:    5:30 p.m.
Details:  Meet at the church and we will carpool from there.  Please let Ms. Nicole know by Friday, December 11 if you plan to go so that adequate meals can be planned.  
Women's Event
What:  GRITS Christmas Ornament Exchange
When:  Sunday, Dec. 11
Time:  4:30 p.m.
Details:  Bring an ornament to exchange and something good to eat!  For more details contact Pam Kirkland at kirkland.pamela@att.net 
Church Christmas Dinner
When:   Sunday, Dec. 18
Time:  6:00 p.m.

Bring your favorite covered dish and join us for a Christmas Dinner!  Ham will be provided! 
Children's Caroling
When:   Wednesday, Dec. 21
Time:  7:00 p.m.
Where:  Commons Area

The SALT Singles Ministry is sponsoring a children's caroling event on Wednesday, December 21.  Parents can drop their children off (and have a shopping or date night!) at 7:00 p.m. and return to get them at 8:30 p.m.