December Events to Remember

Let’s Celebrate!

Birthdays

9 – Rhonda Blythe

18- Dan Bark

28- Deena Boerner

Anniversaries

29- Don & Becky Runkle ‘92

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The Bible Alphabet

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of

God. - Romans 3:23

Behold! The Lamb of God who takes sway

the sin of the world! - John 1:29

Read the Whole Bible in 3 Years

Suggested Bible Book of the Month

Matthew

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A Christmas Prayer

Peter Marshall Congress Chaplain, 1947

We thank thee, O God, for the return of the

wondrous spell of this Christmas season that

brings its own sweet joy into our jaded and

troubled hearts.

Forbid it, Lord, that we should celebrate

without understanding what we celebrate, or

like our counterparts so long ago, fail to see

the star or to hear the song of glorious

promise.

As our hearts yield to the spirit of

Christmas, may we discover that it is Thy

Holy Spirit who comes — not a sentiment,

but a power — to remind us of the only way

by which there may be peace on the earth

and good will among men.

May we not spend Christmas, but keep it,

that we may be kept in its hope, through

Him who emptied Himself in coming to us

that we might be filled with peace and joy in returning to God.

Amen

God’s People In Prayer…

Carol Szybowski (Pastor Thomas sister)

Sandy & Larry Small Dan (Kaylee family)

Debby & Gene Vaughn Grace Moss

Kenney (Walmart staff) Doris Moss

Cody Woodraska Tom & Lin Lupei

Marie & Ron Kermeen Armando Socorro

Molly & Boerner Family Josefina Arriaga

Doni Runkle Karen Fisher

Marianne Shaw Dave & Diana Stout

Ginger & Ray Grothe Judy Court

Thomas & Ollia Haynes Charlotte Thompson

Greg & Laura Lingle Ron & Ruth

Wendell & DeAnn Dominy Bob Collins

Ben Pruitt (Greg’s Greatgrandson)

Judy Johnson (Betty’s sister)

Janet Caudle (Betty’s sister)

Harley Anderson (Betty’s brother)

Betty Warren

Diane Dahms (Becky’s cousin)

Kim Kelly (friend of O’Connors)

Pastors Thomas & Crystal & family

Missionaries – Scott Coates & Kristy Engel

Violence & Dissent in the US

Disaster Victims of hurricanes and flooding

Schools, teachers, staff, students & safety

American Baptist Churches nationwide

All Christian Church Leaders

Health Care Centers and staffing

First Responders & health professionals

Veterans and all military personnel

Homeless, those without food

War and unrest in the Middle East

Local and National Government Leaders

Prayer Partners

Unspoken requests

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December Notable Dates

7- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

9- Christmas Card Day

16- Chocolate Covered Anything Day

20- Ugly Sweater Day

24- Christmas Eve (Wednesday)

25- Christmas Day (Thursday)

31- New Year’s Eve (Wednesday)