The Good News
November 21, 2019
"
Coming together to know Christ and make him known"
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Sunday Sermons:
November 24 - He Gave Us Stories
"Elisha: The Man In The Know"
2 Kings
6:8-23
December 1 - 1st Sunday of Advent
"The Man of Joy"
Luke 2:10-11 & Luke 10:21-24
Sunday, December 1
Advent Sermon Series begins
"Welcomed & Awaiting God"
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Advent is a time of celebration and anticipation of Jesus Christ that concludes with Christmas. This year we will focus on how the arrival of God in Jesus brings us hope, peace, love and joy unlike anything the world can ever offer
and
how he empowers us to share those gifts with the world! Be sure and join in the many celebrations of this wonderful act of God this season.
Dec. 1 - 1st Sunday Communion followed by Sunday School. There will be no potluck that day since we will gather together for a meal on Dec. 4 Hanging of the Greens.
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COOKIES NEEDED FOR HANGING OF THE GREENS
We’re requesting plain sugar cookies to be decorated for dessert or to take home. Cookies may be dropped off in the foyer or at the office by
December 3
. If about 10 - 12 folks bring 2 dozen each - we should have more than enough! Thanks for your help!
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Please join us at 5:30 p.m.
We will begin with a light supper with cookie decorating (for dessert or to take home) in Trinity Hall. We gather in the in the sanctuary to prepare our hearts for the wonder of the incarnation and the joy that it brings as we celebrate together and decorate!
For many of us, this is one of our favorite events of the year as we bring all our generations together for a wonderful evening preparing our church home for the Christmas season.
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Advent Devotionals
The Old Testament is full of promises
that point us toward the Messiah. He
is the child who would one day be born
in Bethlehem; he is the Lord who will
come again in glory. This week, reflect on
Isaiah’s prophecies about Christ, his first
coming, and his future reign.
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Buckner Christmas Market Giving Trees
Gifts due by Dec. 6
- A suggested gift donation list
- The number and age ranges of the children we expect to serve
- The link to volunteer at the market (we need gift wrappers, prayer station volunteers, personal shoppers and more)
- A link to donate by credit card
- The link to shop from our Amazon.com wish list
And don’t forget to like our page on
Facebook
so you can see all of the information we share about Buckner Family Christmas! Please feel free pass this email on to anyone else who might be interested in giving to Buckner Family Christmas.
We’re so thankful for your generosity!
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Wednesday, December 11
at 11:30 a.m.
A luncheon with a holiday sing along for our retired community and anyone else who wants to join in. Be warned - these people can get rowdy! Lunch is main dish provided - please bring a side or dessert if able. PLAN to join the fun!
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"Wonderful Child"
December 8 at 5:00 p.m.
Come join us as the children tell God’s big story of grace through our Savior’s presence. All are welcome! Reception to follow. Invite your friends!
Rehearsals continue on Sundays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
There’s still room for shepherds, angels and town’s people. We would love to have your child participate. For more information, contact
David Luna
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Christmas Eve Chime Ensemble
Meets Sundays in the Carlton room at 5:30 p.m. If you’re interested in joining, or for further scheduling questions, please contact
Cindy Brelsford
or
David Luna.
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Please Pray for
:
Bill Bankston, Mary Ferrell, Marti Fuhrman, Richard Fuhrman
,
Hettie Pollock,
Jack Mitchell Sr., Bill Ramey, Janice McVay (Karen Taylor's Mom), Jan Kelly, John Dalton, Barbara Steinbach, Ellie Bessey, Aaron Leath
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At Home:
Frances Sample
Heritage Place
- Bill Howell
Buckner
- Felicia Grubbs, Martha Ellis, Dorothy Chandler, Elaine Beckett,
Jim Yancey
Colonial Village
- A. J. Luna
Whispering Pines
- LaVern Byrd
Parkview
- Marge Smith
Brookdale
- Joanne Stephens
Gilmer
- Charlotte Poole
Lindale-
Dotty Rawlins
Henderson
- Bob Bement
Tyler
- Richard Fuhrman
Oklahoma
- Jean Knight
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11/23: Jacob Taylor
11/25: Nathan Foy, A.J. Luna
11/26: Robert Bruton, Dallas Maher,
Corinne Selph, Eric Smith
11/28: Shane Best
11/29: Beth Franklin, Tiffany Jehorek
11/30: Karen Harding
12/4: Mary Grace Carlisle
12/7: Nancy Hale
12/8: James Wright
12/12: Reece Wright
12/17: Heather Fuhrman, Noe Nelson
12/19: Blanton Hale, Nancy Parks
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Calendar:
Sunday, November 24
-
10:50 Sunday Classes
4:00 Children's Musical Rehearsal
5:00 Youth Fellowship
5:30 Chime Ensemble Rehearsal - Carlton Rm
Sunday, Nov. 24 - NO Youth Fellowship for Thanksgiving break
Thursday & Friday November 28 & 29 -
Thanksgiving Day (Office Closed)
Sunday, December 1 -
Worship with the Lord's Supper
10:45 Sunday Classes
(No Potluck)
4:00 Children's Musical Rehearsal
5:00 Youth Fellowship
5:30 Chime Ensemble Rehearsal - Carlton Rm
Wednesday, December 4 -
5:30 Hanging of the Greens Supper followed
by Service at 6:30
Thursday, Dec. 5 - Children's Musical Rehearsal
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Upcoming Events:
Sunday, December 8 -
5:00 "Wonderful Child"
A Children's Musical
with Reception following
6 pm Youth Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 11 -
11:30 Holly Jolly Lunch Bunch
Volunteer at Buckner Market!
5:15 pm KIDMIN
Sunday, December 15
Cards and Carols
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve 5:45 pm Service of Carols and Candles
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Generosity Lives Here!
Your commitment card is still welcome.
Thank you for the many commitments we have received so far. The budget is still in process so we still have to hear from more of you. Blank cards may be found in the foyer or you may pledge online at
www.longviewepc.org/serve/giving
. Completed cards may be mailed or placed in offering box.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The online giving link was not working until Friday, November 8th but is now up and running. If you used it before then, please go back and re-submit.
If you used it before then, please go back and re-submit. If you accidentally send it in twice we will not double count your commitment!
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Heartisans is one of the local missions that the church supports. These are fun ways to help support them as well.
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Shredding bins from Shred-It provided in Trinity Hall & Church office for your convenience.
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Worship Service at 9:30 am each Sunday
Next publication December 5. Office Hours Monday 9-1, Tues, Wed., Thurs., 9-4, Friday 9-1
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