Our Joshua and Emily recently became engaged - I hope they don't have a discussion like this couple regarding an important part of their ceremony:
Nicholas "sympathizing" with Uncle Joshua's broken finger.
Prior to our wedding, David and I met with the minister to discuss our marriage ceremony and various traditions, such as lighting the unity candle from two individual candles.
Couples usually blow out the two candles as a sign of becoming one. Our minister said that many people were now leaving their individual candles lit to signify independence and personal freedom. He asked if we wanted to extinguish our candles or leave them burning.
After thinking about it, David replied, "How about if we leave mine lit and blow out hers?"
Couples usually blow out the two candles as a sign of becoming one. Our minister said that many people were now leaving their individual candles lit to signify independence and personal freedom. He asked if we wanted to extinguish our candles or leave them burning.
After thinking about it, David replied, "How about if we leave mine lit and blow out hers?"
Sounds just like a guy, doesn't it? (Careful now)
We had a great adult Christmas Banquet last Saturday evening, you should not have missed it! Dave Milligan 
catered tremendous food as usual, and our guest Pastor Larry Engle 
reminded us of the Christmas message through the "songs" in Luke 1 & 2 - as well as some keyboard songs of his own. It was a fun and special time. 
catered tremendous food as usual, and our guest Pastor Larry Engle 
reminded us of the Christmas message through the "songs" in Luke 1 & 2 - as well as some keyboard songs of his own. It was a fun and special time. 
It is difficult to think that it is not winter yet with the kind of weather we have had this past week. We have had several inches of snow, some ice, had our parking lot plowed at least once, and the snow shovel and salt sit by the main entry doors. Too early for that, I think. Hopefully it will bring an early spring. Don't let any snowy weather keep you from church this Sunday (use common sense.) We look forward to a full day of services and ministries:
9:30 AM - our Women's and Men's ABF's are heading down the homestretch in their studies, but still have much to offer if you haven't attended regularly. Another ABF is studying "God's Answers to Man's Questions" (various Scriptures) and another is going through a study in the book of Ephesians. We offer kids and teens classes as well as a nursery ministry during this time. 
10:45 AM - our worship service will feature more Christmas oriented songs and a duet by Tom and Sandi Goodrich. We will continue our series, "Gifts that Salvation Brings" by considering the gift of being "Eternally Secured by God's Promise." If you skim through the underlined verses in your Bible through John's Gospel, chapters 1 - 10, you will see several points that support our eternal security. If you don't come Sunday and I will help you see them.
6:00 PM - this service features something for everyone! Adults will meet in the auditorium to sing and study a couple of more Gifts - the fact that in salvation we are Baptized and Sealed by God's Holy Spirit. Our teens will meet downstairs for a time of fellowship, fun, and Bible study. And our AWANA children will have a special Christmas emphasis along with their Bible lessons and memory work. A nursery ministry is also available.
Parents, don 't forget that this Saturday morning from 9 - 11 AM will be dress rehearsal for the children's program, "The Worst Christmas Tree." 
Please have your kids here, on time, and prepared with parts that they must know. There will also be another rehearsal the following Saturday, December 15 at the same time.
Please have your kids here, on time, and prepared with parts that they must know. There will also be another rehearsal the following Saturday, December 15 at the same time.All adult choir members, remember we will have an extended practice time this Sunday right after our morning service. See Pastor Tom if you have questions. And remember that both programs will be given on Sunday, December 16 - the Adult cantata, "On This Very Night" in the AM service, and the Children's program in the PM service.
This Monday at 7:00 PM will be our Ladies Ministry meeting featuring a "Cookie Exchange." See Debbie Mace for details. We are also planning on delivering a tray of cookies to area businesses soon, don't forget to make yours. This outreach was well received last year.
The Ladies Bible Study that normally meets on Mondays will meet this Thursday at 7:00 PM instead. See Sandi Goodrich if you would like more information.
Remember that we offer a midweek prayer and Bible study time each Wednesday at 7:00 PM and each Thursday at 11:00 AM. Both times are unique and a blessing, give one a try and you will be blest.
Don't forget about our "Gifts for Christ" offering being collected all month. Use the special envelope in your giving packet or mark one from a pew to participate in the annual offering. We are still determining where it will go (usually a ministry away from us) - if you have suggestions, submit it in writing to me.
Whew, this is a busy week / month! But that is the way December usually goes. In the busy - ness of it all, don't lose focus on the One Who is central to the season - Jesus Christ.
May God bless you as you pray, plan, and prepare for Sunday! Invite someone to attend with you, they just may say "yes."
Pastor Don Workman
http://fbcstreetsboro.podbean.com/ (to listen to sermons)
Nicholas "sympathizing" with Uncle Joshua's broken finger.
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