January 20, 2013

Volume 13, Number 3

Let Him Sing

James 5:13 There may be no more beautiful sound than the sound of the human voice. We know voices that mean more than we can describe. The familiar voice of someone we love brings warmth and comfort to the listening heart. The injured or frightened child longs for the sound of a mothers securing voice. We want to hear the voices of national leaders in the midst of crisis. Voices have power. Simon and Garfunkel had great a pop hit with the Sounds of Silence. Still, in difficult times, it is not silence that we long to hear, it is the moving power of the human voice. Perhaps, the human voice is at its very best when it puts itself to music. Song is the vocal artistry of the soul. It challenges the poetic mind to incorporate the dramatic sense of the actor into a vibrant presentation. Singing has the ability to calm the most troubled spirit, or rouse the most ambivalent heart. We love the sound of singing. It might be a childrens choir singing a holiday favorite. It might be a beauty queen belting the National Anthem. It might be an entire stadium joining together to boast the power of a team with the traditional fight song. It might be the person next to you emphatically recounting the beauty of the Cross with an emotion choked voice. We love the sound of singing as it rings in our ears and reverberates within our hearts. James reminds us that if we are cheerful we should sing psalms. God appreciates the artistry and presentation of singing from a cheerful, thankful heart. Remember, it isnt the beauty of the voice, but of the heart. So, lets sing. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Talsie Downs had surgery to repair her broken ankle on Wednesday. Staying at Paulas house right now. Larry Baldwin will be undergoing some medical testing in next weeks. Don Hutton was also having tests; a CT scan was done last week. Andy Haynes, son of Wayne and Mary had eye surgery to repair a torn retina last week. He hopes to regain the sight in that eye over time. Erin Mathisformer member, shoulder surgery last Thursday. Melinda Douglasformer member, in the hospital with heart problems. Riley Baldwin continues having surgeries about every six weeks.

Be a Daily Bible Reader In order to aid you in reading your Bible on a daily basis, we will run a calendar reading schedule in the bulletin each week. January2013 20. Genesis 49-50; Romans 16 21. Isaiah 1-2 22. Isaiah 3-4; Mark 1 23. Isaiah 5-6; Mark 2 24. Isaiah 7-8; Mark 3 25. Isaiah 9-10 26. Isaiah 11-13; Mark 4 27. Isaiah 14-16

Happy Anniversary
Joe & Darla Holland 1/23 1/22 1/24 1/27 1/28 1/28 1/30

Happy Birthday
Karen Ruminer Joe Holland - Howard Johnson Larry Baldwin Donna Greenroyd Chad Bruner -

Homebound or Limited:
Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Don & Jo Hutton

Our Sympathy
We offer our deepest heart-felt sympathy to our beloved brother, Clyde Christian. His dear wife, Jean, slipped into eternity on Thursday evening. The funeral will be at Southern Ridge on Monday (1/21) at 10 a.m.

Handymans Corner
Do you have or know of a small job that needs doing? We have some men who are ready to help. Call the church office.

Elders and Deacons

Elders and Deacons are to meet this afternoon at 3 PM.

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Announcements to Notice
A Teacher is Still Needed for the Wednesday evening Toddlers

class beginning in February. Who could refuse an opportunity like that one. AlsoIf you are interested in teaching in the older grades, you will be welcomed into the staff. In any case, see Walter McFadden to volunteer, or for more information.
Mens Breakfast: The next mens breakfast is scheduled for Satur-

day, January 26.

New Brothers Keeper Groups2013 The Kickoff Dinner for

our new groups will be on Sunday evening, January 20 (this evening), following the evening worship. It will be a Potluck Dinner, and everyone is invited to attend; whether you are in a Brothers Keeper group or not. Group rosters are posted on the bulletin board. ***If you desire to be a part of one of these fellowship groups, but did not get your name on the list, just see Darrel. He will make sure you are added

Visitation Update Group #3 will be in charge of making visits

this week. See Roger.

There is a new quarterly calendar on the east bulletin board. Check

for events.
Christian Service Center Donations of clothing and other items

for the Christian Service Center may be left in the next to the last classroom on the east side of the foyer.
Affirming the Faith The ATF

seminar is just about a month from now. It is always a great time of fellowship combined with tremendous , faith inspiring lessons. Make plans to attend. Brochures are on the east table in the foyer.

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (1/27/13)

Order of Service
Announcements & Scripture: 1 John 4:4 Song 671 Theres a Royal Banner Song 328 In the Hour of Trial Prayer Song 392 Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 134 Faith is the Victory Sermon: He Who is in You 1 John 3:244:6 Song 9 A Wonderful Savior Song 959 Poured Out Like Wine Prayer
Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer

Announcements
Bill Sherman

Greeters
Randy & Linda Vance Don & Anita Worden Teah Ausmus

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Dwain Thacker

Mark Hamm Walter McFadden Jim Skaggs Horace Phillips D. MacDonald Roger Scott Chad Bruner Kevin Keenan Jerry Doyle Bill Fleming Darrell MacDonald Dwight Andrews

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Donal Ruminer Keith McDougal Sunday

Prayers (pm) Schedule of Services Bible Study Worship Worship

Wednesday 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Deacons Michael Berry Joe Downs Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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