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A Thought:
You must wait and listen for the sound of the genuine that is
within you. When you hear it, that will be your voice and the Voice of
God.
- Howard Thurman, American author, civil rights leader, and theologian (1899-1981) |
Children's Christmas Practice & Party
20 December
Children's Christmas Play
7:00 pm
22 December
Pancake/Waffle Supper
6:30-8:30pm
24 December
Christmas Eve Service
7pm |
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Pray Together...
God, may we be bearers and sharers of your joy in the world, today and this season. In Jesus' name.
Amen.
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Week 11-The Amazing Challenge
Watch
for the 11th week installment of the Amazing Challenge and continue to
take the opportunity to journey through key passages of Scripture that
will empower, guide and build a firm foundation for your faith. Take time to learn, pray and strengthen your faith.
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"Dancing Among the Common"
Rev. M
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MCC
GENERAL CONFERENCE
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The House that Exodus Helped Build
GOAL - $15,000
Donations - $7397
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Do
we really take the Bible seriously? Do we apply the concepts and ideas
that are imbedded in the stories to our every day lives? No doubt we
have to take time to think about how these words will apply to our
lives. We may say, "Not everything translates directly from those times
directly into our world." But many spiritual truths discovered through
biblical characters actually still apply to our lives today. One of
those is the amazing Song of Mary (Luke 1:46-55) which she sang when
she visited her cousin Elizabeth who was pregnant with John the
Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ.
Mary sings about how
the all powerful loving God of the universe will take action for the
poor and downtrodden, putting them back on their feet, giving food to
the hungry, helping the helpless with tender care, and literally
'kicking out of office" those who abuse their positions of power by
exploiting others.
Many
of us like to celebrate the baby in the manger, but we forget that the
baby grew up and became the One who brought us an understanding of how
wonderfully loving and accepting God truly is, welcoming all persons
into the community of God. Jesus' ideas about inclusion were so
radical that they got him into political and religious trouble and
ended when those he openly opposed decided to kill him for his beliefs
and actions. But we all know, that wasn't the end of the story. God
resurrected Jesus to new life and God can and does resurrect you and me
to new life in the here and now no matter how far down the social,
economic, or religious ladder we feel we have fallen.
As we
celebrate the baby in the manger this Christmas, remember that the baby
grew up to be the One who wants us to know that God loves us and that
God is working creatively in the world to bring justice, mercy, hope,
peace, joy, and love to all who feel put down and left out...and that
includes you and me.
Rev C
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STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
If you haven't offered your 2010 pledge yet, there
is still time. Bring it with you on Sunday and place it in the offering
plate, or you can email Rev at RevMWalker@ sbcglobal.net.
Thanks to all who have pledged
their time, talent, and treasure to God and the ministries of Exodus
MCC. It is only with your support that we are able to let everyone know
that God loves them - just the way they are! |
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Come-n-Go Pancake/Waffle Supper
December 22
6:30 - 8:30
After your last minute shopping is done, who wants to
go home and prepare supper? Well, we have an answer for you! Why not
come to the church for the "Exodus Pancake Supper". You can relax and
unwind after a day of shopping and let us prepare delicious pancakes
and waffles for you. By the way -- if you aren't out shopping your
invited too! |
........YOUR HELP IS NEEDED.......
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Beth and Lee need people who are willing
to keep Sandi's children, Abby and Will, at their house from 6-9:30pm
on Thursdays. The children will be fed, bathed and ready for bed.
If you are willing to volunteer see Lee or Beth.
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AISD students who clean our building each
week will be on Christmas break for two weeks beginning the 20th of
December thru January 3rd. Volunteers are needed to clean the church
during this time. Please contact Monica W. if you can help.
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GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS FAMILY
Gift
tags for our Christmas families are on the tree in the annex. Please
pick up the gift tags; purchase the item(s) and tape the tag on the
gift. The church will be open and attended from 7pm - 9pm on Monday
and Tuesday to drop off gifts. If this is not convenient, email
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to schedule a time for a deacon to pick up your gifts. Cookies and wassail will be served on Monday night. |
 ABUNDANCE REPORT
- our contributions for December
12-06-2009 $1,991.70
12-13-2009 $1,589.00
Unclaimed Opportunities - $6591.30 (42%)
Our monthly commitment for December is $8583.00
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OUR PRAYERS.......
...for Kathy's Dad's surgery
...for Cindy W's health
...for Noah's arrival
...for all parents who are looking for answers
...for Julie's sister, Jeanine's comfort and healing
...for Momma Grubb
...for the Exodus children
...for Miriam and Mark Upton, our missionaries, and all those touched in Panama
...for children and families in crisis
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Jesus
says "ask and you shall receive." We ask for healing in the ways and
in the areas God knows that we need and we give thanks for God's love
and care of us all.
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Worship Participation
SPECIAL THANKS for Worship Participation this Coming Sunday...
Worship Participation Schedule - 20December
In order to best prepare for worship, please check in with the worship facilitator no later than 10:30am Sunday
morning to verify you are able to serve.
Worship Facilitator: Rev C
Sound: Ruth Ann
Candles: Brylee
Cross: Justin
Call To Worship:
Advent Prayer: Scripture Reader: Lisa B
Greeters: Sissy and Brylee
Family Prayer: Rev C
Ushers: Donna, Loreta, Aves, Gabby
Praise & Worship: Praise Team
Message: Rev M
Celebrant: Drew Co-Celebrant : Julie Assist the Table: Tammy K
Server - Left Side/Consume: Rev C
Server - LeftSide: --- Server- Right Side: Cam
Server- Right Side: ---
Acolyte Left Side: Mason
Relief Acolyte Left Side: Kathy
Acolyte Right Side: Brylee
Relief Acolyte Right Side: Bill
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