Immediate Church Family*: 

Jim Harris; Bill and Billy Lewis; Dudley Payton; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:

Shelli Carpenter (friend of the Leonards);

Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Ellie and Gigi Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughters); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Patty Farlow (friend of the Dyes); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter); Tim Hampton; Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Rene Johnson (friend of Jeff Day); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Donna Lowry (Robert Lowry's wife); Dee Merchant; Don Morgan (friend of the Bagents); Aleta Pickholtz; Malcolm and Donna Richard (friends of the Leonards) Ted and Judy Roeling; Jack Stokeld (former Principal of Lee High School); Richard Waldrop (friend of Jay Nesom); and Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards). 

*New names added to the prayer list this week are in italics. 

Birthdays:

December 11 - 17 - Jack Bagent (11)

Anniversaries:

December - none

Advent Devotions - Week 1

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Advent Devotions - Week 2

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Advent Devotions - Week 3

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If you would like a printed copy of the 2022 Advent Study Attending to Advent: poetry, prose and prayer, please contact Connie Buck.



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The Christmas Poinsettias

adorning the sanctuary are given

In Memory of …

• Louise Bagent and Fletcher & Leota Harvey by Jack & Betty Bagent
• Bill & Alita Gaines and Eddis & Sally Buck by Bob & Connie Buck
• Rebecca Raburn Day by Rev. Jeff Day
• Dr. & Mrs. Wm. F. Arey and Mrs. Bettye Gallagher by John & Louise Dye
• Jo & Garland Groves and Nita & Jim Ragsdale by Mike & Tillie Groves
• Ed McKnight by Anne McKnight
• Barbara & Jane Payton by Dudley Payton
• Our Parents by Bill & Barb Pfeifer

In Gratitude for …

• Taylor, Caitlin, & Haleigh Thompson by Mike & Connie Leonard
• Highland Presbyterian Church by Jay Nesom

Christmas Joy Offering

to be received on December 18

By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor God's gift of Jesus Christ by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color.

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Christmas Brunch

(back by popular demand)

December 18

following Worship

Make plans now to enjoy some food and fellowship following Worship on December 18. Rumor has it, we might be singing Christmas Carols as well.

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Helpers Needed

for First Quarter of 2023

It's hard to believe, but it's time to think about what comes after Christmas - a new year! If you would like to help by serving as a liturgist, communion server, or providing flowers on Sunday, please contact Connie Buck. Your help is always greatly appreciated.

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Lagniappe Ladies

Wednesday, December 21

11:30 am

Lagniappe Ladies will meet for lunch at BRQ Seafood and BBQ (10423 Jefferson Hwy.) on Wednesday, December 21 at 11:30 pm. If you are interested in attending, please contact Carol Behrmann.

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In the Pulpit this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day is in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "Willing Homecoming" based on Mark 3:31-35 and Isaiah 51:1-3.