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Rejoicing in this wonderful day,

The Leadership Team of First Assembly

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

December 16 Announcements

Deacons Meeting
The November/December deacons meeting will be Wednesday, December 17 at 8:00 PM in Pastor Rusty’s office.

Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon
All ladies are invited to the Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, December 18 at 12:00 PM. If you have any questions, you may see Jackie Harrell.

Choir Christmas Cantata
The Adult Choir will present “Unspeakable Joy” Sunday, December 21 in the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services.

S.W.A.T. Bible Study

Please note the S.W.A.T. Bible study will not meet on Wednesday, December 17, Wednesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 31.

Office Information
The church office will be closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. On Wednesday, December 31 the office will close at 12:00 PM and be closed through Friday, January 2. A pastor will be on call for any emergencies.

Watch Night Service
Please note a scheduling change:

We will not have a Watch Night Service on Wednesday, December 31.

Baby Shower for Samantha (Blaylock) Haralson
We will honor Samantha Haralson with a baby shower on Monday, January 5 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Samantha is having a girl and is registered at Target, Babies R Us and Wal-Mart.

Stitches of Love
Stitches of Love will meet Tuesday, January 6 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact Pat Wescott.

Angel Food Ministries
January menus are available on-line at www.angelfoodministries.com and the information tables. Walk-in orders are available through Thursday, January 8 and the 0n-line order date is Sunday, January 11. The pick up date is Saturday, January 24 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. If you have any questions, you may call the church office.

Purity is Power Retreat
· Purity is Power”, a sleepover retreat for girls in the 4th-6th grades will be held Friday, January 16-Saturday, January 17 in the Family Life Center.
· Anyone interested in registering a girl for the sleepover should do so by Sunday, December 28. Space is limited this year, so don’t wait until the last week to sign up. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, you do not want your girls to miss this! Please see Becky Harness for registration forms or more information. The cost is $15 before December 28 ($20 after).
· Anyone willing to DONATE FOOD, DRINKS, PURSES, or other items for the “Purity is Power” sleepover retreat, please sign up at the information centers or see Becky Harness or Denise Baxley.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Announcements for December 10

Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon
All ladies are invited to the Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon in the Family Life Center on Thursday, December 11 at 12:00 PM. If you have any questions, you may see Jackie Harrell.

Young at Heart Christmas Party
The Young at Heart will have their Christmas party at The Cedars in Marion on Thursday, December 11 at 6:00 PM. If you would like to ride on the van, please meet at the church at 5:45 PM. Please call Sue Bramucci if you plan to attend.

December Angel Food Order
Please note the pickup date for December has been changed to Saturday, December 13 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Christmas Gift for Jesus
Sunday, December 14 is Christmas Gift for Jesus. We will have Concepts of Truth speak in both AM services. Please prayerfully consider giving at least 10% of what you will spend on Christmas gifts.

Baby Shower
We will have a baby shower honoring Danielle Grice on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Danielle is having a girl and is registered at Wal-Mart.

Deacons Meeting
The November/December deacons meeting will be Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM in Pastor Rusty’s office.

Choir Christmas Cantata
The Adult Choir will present “Unspeakable Joy” Sunday, December 21 in the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services.

S.W.A.T. Bible Study
Please note the S.W.A.T. Bible study will not meet on Wednesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 31.

Office Information
The church office will be closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. On Wednesday, December 31 the office will close at 12:00 PM and be closed through Friday, January 2. A pastor will be on call for any emergencies.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Announcements for December 2

Angel Food December Order Information
Just a reminder that you have until Thursday, December 4 to place your Angel Food order in the office or Sunday, December 7 on-line. Please note the pick up date has been changed to SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 from 11 AM-1PM.

Stitches of Love
Stitches of Love will meet at TONIGHT at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. You may contact Pat Wescott for more information at 901-292-5985.

Ladies Brown Bag Lunch
All ladies are invited to the Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon in the Family Life Center on Thursday at 12:00 PM. If you have any questions, you may see Jackie Harrell.

30+ Singles
The 30+ Singles will meet at the home of Jeff, Tanya, and Pat Peninger (183 N.
George Cir., Marion) at 6:15 PM. Please bring a finger food, two bags of
individually wrapped candy and a $3 wrapped ornament.

Senior Adult Day
Sunday, December 7, we will honor all senior adults in the AM service. Sis. Wanda Secrease will be the special speaker. The Senior Adult/All-Church Christmas dinner will begin at 5:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

WM Meeting
All ladies are invited to the WM meeting on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Young at Heart Christmas Party
The Young at Heart will have their Christmas party at The Cedars in Marion on Thursday, December 11 at 6:00 PM. If you would like to ride on the van, please meet at the church at 5:45 PM. Please call Sue Bramucci if you plan to attend.

Christmas Gift for Jesus
Sunday, December 14 is Christmas Gift for Jesus. We will have a representative from Concepts of Truth speak in both AM services. Please prayerfully consider giving at least 10% of what you will spend on Christmas gifts.

Baby Shower
We will have a baby shower honoring Danielle Grice on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Danielle is having a girl and is registered at Wal-Mart.