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The deadline for articles to be included
in the February Newsletter will be Monday, January 16. Email Judy Foley at
jfoley@nationalheights.org
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Lindsay Fortson, Fremont School Nurse to speak at WOM
On Tuesday, January 10, Women on Mission welcome Lindsay Fortson, school nurse at Fremont Elementary, as guest speaker. She will be speaking and answering questions during the program which begins at 10:45. Both men and women are welcome to attend. Becky Bennett, program leader, invites church folks to turn in to her any questions or situations they might like the nurse to discuss during her presentation. Becky will share these ahead of time with Nurse Fortson. The meeting will be held in fellowship hall.
The morning's activities begin at 9:30 with the business session led by Presidents Judy Divine and Doris Whitcher. Reports will be given and an evaluation will be done regarding the recent Christmas outreach/ministering activities as well as deciding on upcoming projects. During late January and early February Women on Mission will sponsor a church wide "Blanket Collection" for Grand Oak Mission Center.(see further information elsewhere in this newsletter.)A coffee/snacks/share time will be from about 10:15 until 10:45. Hostesses for January 10 are Patti Crocker and Roberta Skidmore. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to do so.
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Blanket Collection for Grand Oak Mission
January 22 thru February 12
Women on Mission will be sponsoring a blanket collection for Grand Oak Mission Center. They are in demand this cold winter season. The blankets may be of any size and may be new or "gently used." PLEASE PLACE IN THE TUBS AT THE CHURCH ENTRANCES BEGINNING SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 thru SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Thank you for your generosity in sharing with those in need.
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How can you find out if church is cancelled?
During the winter season we all know how unpredictable the weather can be. If we cancel services, we publicize the announcement as soon as the cancellation is made. You can find out about cancelled services many ways- Check our web page @
nationalheights.org or our Facebook pages including NHBC, Preschool & Children's, and NHBC Student Ministries. If you receive the E-News, you will receive an email. You can call the church office at 833-4111 and listen for the recording.
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Prime Timers
Prime Timers will not meet in the month of January
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Women on Mission Schedule Work Day
On Tuesday, January 24, at 9:30 a.m. WOM will have a work day in fellowship hall. The morning will be spent working on quilts and making salvation bracelets. All women of the church are invited. Darlene Gideon is in charge of the tacking of quilts for Grand Oak Mission Center. Our church and is one of a few churches in Greene County Baptist Association that still make quilts for Grand Oak. They always express their need and appreciation for the quilts. (Our WOM is always in need of quilt tops that are ready to be tacked. The group takes these tops and tacks them and finishes the edges as gifts to Grand Oak Mission. If you have one to donate or would be interested in making one, please contact Darlene.) Each year our group makes about 15 large quilts, and 75 baby and/or children's quilts for the Center. Mary McLemore is in charge of the baby quilts.
Also on January 24 some of the women will be working on making salvation bracelets under the direction of Doris Whitcher. These are used by mission teams from Greene County Baptist Association that go to Mexico and other countries during the summer season. Last year our church made about 3,500 bracelets, with the help of the youth and some extra ordinary efforts. All were used this past summer. Our own Rob Chandler gave away a number of them. They are a real entre' to both children and adults in the process of "getting acquainted" and preparing them to hear the gospel.
A coffee/snacks/share time will be under the direction of hostesses Carolyn Kane and Delores Thompson. Come and enjoy the fun and the work on January 24! You'll be glad you came.
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Praying every Tuesday @ 2:00 for the ministries of National Heights
Weekly Prayer Focus
1/3 - Homebound
1/10 - Children's Ministry
1/17 - Sunday School
1/24 - Worship
1/31 - Student Ministry
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January Door Greeters
Rex & Kathryn Snider
Jim & Lisa Orr
Claire Johnson
Lynda Rose
Budgeted - $469,333.37
Received - $456,366.07
Year-to-date
under budget - $12,967.30
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Sunday, February 5
Bring canned goods for the Grand Oak Mission Center
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Thank you for your generous and gracious Christmas love offering for the staff. Thank you for blessing us and we look forward to serving Christ with you in the New Year!
~ Blessings, Your NHBC Staff
Thanks for the wonderful lunch and thanks for the beautiful flower. National Heights was a big asset in Mom's life. ~Vesta McKinnis Family
Thank you from Women on Mission - WOM sends a huge thank you to all who have helped in any way in the collections, purchasing, assembling, and distributing of the Christmas food baskets to 25 families (118 people) God bless you for sharing. And the Women on Mission express thanks to the church family for their help in making it possible for us to prepare a gift bag for each of the 400 Fremont School students. Each bag included some candy, a pair of gloves, a stuffed animal and a card game like Fish. Blessing on you for your help!
Thank You, Church Family and Friends... I want to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to my church family. Many of you will remember that just over two years ago, right before Christmas of 2014, I was given a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer by three medical specialists. "Unless something unusual occurs," they said, " I would not live beyond a few months." It was a severe shock to me and my family. But from the beginning we felt the power of your prayers through each decision that was made. Tests...Doctors...Medications... These have been very difficult times due to the cancer, the side effects of the chemotherapy and other problems, but because of your prayers, we are now two years beyond this death sentence. I am not well, but continuing to gain strength. I praise God for His Power. I am thankful for His Presence and for the Peace that only He can give. I especially want to thank you for what you have done for me: the cards, the prayers, the trips to the doctor, the grocery shopping, housecleaning, gardening, teaching for me, and many other ways you have shown your care and concern. I praise the Lord for how you are showing to others God's amazing love. May our Lord bless you! ~Judy Divine
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New Year's Service - January 1 @ 11:00
