The Good News December 14, 2017

3rd Sunday of Advent Dec. 17 Sermon: Everlasting Father Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 The Messiah takes care of the needs of His people forever. Like a Good Father, but the goodness lasts throughout eternity.  “The quality of fatherhood is defined by the word eternity. The Messiah is an eternal Father. If this is correct, the meaning is that He is One who eternally is a Father to His people. Now and forever He guards His people and supplies their needs. 'I am the good shepherd,' said our Lord, and thus expressed the very heart of the meaning of this phrase. What tenderness, love, and comfort are here! Eternally—a Father to His people!”  READ MORE HERE

Family Christmas Eve Service Sunday, Dec. 24 during 9:30 am worship R ehearsal Schedule for Children: Sunday, December 17: 5:15-6:15 pm – Full run through pageant and Music Rehearsal Wednesday, December 20: 5:15-6:15pm – Dress Rehearsal Sunday, December 24 – 8:45 A.M. – Meet in Trinity Hall – Final rehearsal before 9:30 Service (a few parents are needed to help organize and direct kiddos)

Nursery Workers Needed for Christmas Eve

Dear Friends! We are in need of someone to work in the infant room Sunday morning, December 24   at the 9:30 am service. If you can work, please let us know as soon as possible. (our paid workers Victoria and Sarah have gone home for the Christmas Break from LeTourneau ) Also, we need three to four nursery workers during the “candlelight, carols, & communion service ” Sunday night, December 24  from 6:30 pm until 8:15 pm.  Let us know as soon as possible.   Thank you! Emily Holloway

Engage in the Advent Season!

It can be difficult to slow down and see the Lord at work at this very busy time of year. To help you carve out spiritual space in the midst of all that needs to be done, we are pleased to offer to families of all ages and stages An Advent Devotional: “His Name Shall Be Called.” Located in the foyer, this prayer booklet includes 24 brief daily devotions beginning with the introduction “What’s In A Name?”.  We encourage all of our faith family to avail themselves of this prayer booklet created in house especially for us. from a reader: "This booklet is practical and useful to begin even now." See the link below or pick up one in the Sanctuary or near the coffee in Trinity Hall.

Click Here For The Advent Devotional Booklet

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Thank You's

‌	Thank You for Serving Christ Through Buckner this Christmas!

Newgate Mission is extremely grateful for your generous contribution to our community of faith. Your support will help to make a difference in the lives of the marginalized and low income citizens in our Newgate family and the greater community. As you know, there are always people and families here that we are helping...seven days a week. During November we count our blessings and you are one of those blessings! Your support is greatly needed to help us provide food, clothing and prayers for our people. Thank you again for your faithful support of Newgate. May God richly bless you as you have blessed others. Thank you all for your gift! Faithfully, Hollie Bruce, Executive Director

Thank you so much for the generous donation to the people of South Texas who have withstood Hurricane Harvey! Please tell your church how proud we are of them and their example of servant leadership. I know our department is grateful for the donations to assist families in the flooded areas. Sincerely, LeTourneau University Athletic Department

MERRY CHRISTMAS! During the Holidays - the Office will be closed Monday & Tuesday DECEMBER 25 & 26 Monday & Tuesday JANUARY 1 & 2 _______________________________________________________ Please note: The Good News will not be published on Thursday Dec. 28 Sunday, Dec. 31 9:30 am Worship

Prayer Concerns:  Kristi Hunt, Wayne Major, Henry Salmon, Daniel Fourie, Dick Carlberg , Katie Grace Carlisle, Dick Bass, John Dalton, Barbara Steinbach Happy Birthday! 12/14: Taylor Hester 12/17: Heather Fuhrman, Noe Nelson 12/19: Blanton Hale, Nancy Parks 12/20: Anna Cate Metzler, Annette Clark 12/21: Ruth Warner 12/22: Laura Mitchell, Allison Yost 12/24: Daniel Bond 12/25: Phyllis Shaw 12/26: Gideon Koegelenberg 12/28: Larry Carlton, Charlotte Poole, 12/29: Andy Howell, Diana McMahon, Sharon Williams 12/31: Blaine Wright  Our Retired Community: Heritage Place- Ann and Bill Howell Hawkins Creek- Felicia Grubbs At Home- Betty Rader, Frances Sample Gilmer- Charlotte Poole Buckner- Byron Horne, Martha Ellis, Dorothy Chandler, Elaine Beckett, Ruth Warner, Lanette Yancey Colonial Village- A. J. Luna, Jennie Swafford Treviso- LaVerne Byrd Wesley House, Lindale- Dotty Rawlins Azalea Place, Henderson- Bob Bement Henderson - Marjorie Davis Ledgestone Senior Living, Austin- Kitty Booth Austin- Laverne Dennis  Please submit your prayer concern requests or any other information to  prayerteam@epclongview.org.

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