| First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 209 N. Pacific St. (Hwy. 69) Mineola, TX 75773 |
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| Happenings |
| Serving in November Elders Jerry & Frances Cryer Deacons Doyel Davis John Robin Gar & Nancy Phonsnasinh Liturgist Melanie Dupont Greeter Sharon Blair Communion Deanie Campbell Sound Tech Dean Spurlin |
Coming Attractions and Announcements
Board Meeting: Tuesday, December 8
7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. New board members for 2010 should attend.
The congregation is welcome, too!
Fellowship Dinner & Christmas Party: Sunday, December 13
After morning worship, about noon. Potluck dining, and adults should bring a small gift to exchange.
We have it on good authority that a jolly visitor from the north will be here with presents for the kids!
Emmaus meeting: Tuesday, December 15
6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All Fourth Day-ers are welcome!
Choir Cantata: Sunday, December 20
The Choir under the direction of Pastor Mike will perform a ‘mini-Cantata’ on Sunday, December
20th during morning worship.
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service: Thursday, December 24
Our Christmas Eve Candle-Light service will be the traditional “Festival of Lessons and Carols”
at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 24th.
NOTE: DMF Christmas Offering taken on Dec. 13 & 20.
Board Meeting: Tuesday, December 8
7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. New board members for 2010 should attend.
The congregation is welcome, too!
Fellowship Dinner & Christmas Party: Sunday, December 13
After morning worship, about noon. Potluck dining, and adults should bring a small gift to exchange.
We have it on good authority that a jolly visitor from the north will be here with presents for the kids!
Emmaus meeting: Tuesday, December 15
6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All Fourth Day-ers are welcome!
Choir Cantata: Sunday, December 20
The Choir under the direction of Pastor Mike will perform a ‘mini-Cantata’ on Sunday, December
20th during morning worship.
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service: Thursday, December 24
Our Christmas Eve Candle-Light service will be the traditional “Festival of Lessons and Carols”
at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 24th.
NOTE: DMF Christmas Offering taken on Dec. 13 & 20.
A Parable from the Parson
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME GOOD NEWS?
November was a really good month!
Total attendance was up 24.4% from October; and up 13.0% from November of last year.
Membership attendance was up 20.0% from October; and up 13.7% from November of last year.
Offerings were up 18.4% from October; and up 23.1% from November of last year.
And, in general, our morale seems to be up 100% !
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow…
May the Lord bless you real good,
Parson Jim
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME GOOD NEWS?
November was a really good month!
Total attendance was up 24.4% from October; and up 13.0% from November of last year.
Membership attendance was up 20.0% from October; and up 13.7% from November of last year.
Offerings were up 18.4% from October; and up 23.1% from November of last year.
And, in general, our morale seems to be up 100% !
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow…
May the Lord bless you real good,
Parson Jim
| Daily Scripture Reading Sunday: Daniel 3:8-28 Monday: Daniel 4:28-37 Tuesday: Daniel 7:9-18 Wednesday: Daniel 9:1-19 Thursday: Hosea 2:14-20 Friday: Hosea 4:1-11 Saturday: Hosea 6:1-6 Psalm for the week is 100 |
| Pastor Jim's Sermon for December 13 "Good News with Exhortations" from Luke 3:7-18 |