Announcements for Dec. 19, 2020

YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONS NEED TO BE TURNED INTO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY

                                           NOON ON THURSDAY-DEC. 31.

 

Special Christmas Tree Offering Today.  In your bulletin is a special envelope you can hang on the tree at the designated time in the service.

 

Prayer Meeting  be CANCELLED on Dec. 23.  Take time to enjoy this special season of the year with your family.

 

Church Office will be closed on Thur. and Fri. Dec. 24 and  25.  The Church staff wishes you a Merry Christmas!  All bulletin information and announcements need to be in the office by Tue. Dec.22.

 

Special Christmas Church Service  “My Heart Would be Your Bethlehem” Dec. 26,  11:00 a.m. with musical selections and narration.  You will not want to miss this special service. Invite a friend.

 

Hope for Humanity contributions need to be in the office by noon Dec. 31.  A portion of the offering stays in our local area to help our friends in need.

 

Ozark Adventist Academy scheduled offering is for next Sabbath,  Dec. 26 We know with the recent pandemic the Academy has had significant challenges. Please plan for this special offering next Sabbath, Dec. 26.

 

Mark Your Calendar for the weekend of Jan. 9 and 10.  Mark Anthony will be our guest speaker for the church service  on January 9 at 11:00 a.m.  On Sunday Jan. 10 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a health seminar with a cooking demonstration.  Check the bulletin board for all the details.

 

Teleconference Prayer Call Every morning at 7:30 a.m. the Prayer Ministries Committee invites you to join them in a Teleconference Prayer Call in this time of world-wide crises due to the pandemic Covid 19 virus praying for God's intervention, and praying for Revival and Reformation for our church.  We also pray for our church family as well as special burdens and prayer requests that come in. The number to call is 605-468-8036,  Access Code: 270973#.  Any prayer burdens or requests call or text   Alice Scarbrough.  479-238-3931.

 

Devotional Books are ready to be ordered online or through the Texas ABC (800-333-1844), or through Sleepy Hollow.

 

Women’s Ministry “Help the Homeless” We will be gathering warm clothing and items for the homeless.  There will be a box in the hallway to place your items for all ages –men, women and children.  Bring coats, gloves, socks, sweatshirts, shoes, shirts, blankets and sleeping bags.  We will collect from Dec. 12-Jan. 10.  These donated items will go to the Genesis House for the homeless. They were so thankful for your donations last year.  It would be appreciated if the items you bring are in very good wearable condition.

 

The Thirteenth Sabbath Offering 4th quarter

Southern Asia Division – India

Next week is the Thirteenth Sabbath offering!  Remember the work in India to spread the gospel.

A major religious hub in India, Vannasi is the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism and it played an important role in the development of Buddhism.