We extend our sympathy to David Wall and family in the loss of his step-father, Hugh Baker, who passed away Monday Evening. Funeral services were held yesterday at Spann Funeral Home.

Prayers are requested for:

Horizon Medical Center: Sue Hayes (worships with us regularly, room 143)

Select Specialty Hospital: Sean Moore (room 2512)

Vanderbilt Hospital: Geraldine Tidwell (room 6228)

NHC: Barbara Wellons (room 119A), Janice Hutchinson (daughter of Rudy Barnhill room 116B)

Other Announcements:

 Reminder: Quarterly deacon meeting this Sunday at 4:30 in room 406.  Photos will also be taken.

Wednesday, December 9th at 6:00 PM will be a Wednesday Express Meal, the menu will be Chili, hot dogs, dessert and a drink for $5.00 per person or $ 18.00 maximum per family.

In addition to our regular contribution, there will be a Special Contribution on Sunday, December 6th to assist Eastern European Missions place Bibles in schools in the Ukraine.

 The next Young Adult Devo will be after the evening service on Sunday, December 6th at the home of Joe and Mary Beth Purvine.

The Young Adult Christmas Party will be at the Renaissance Center on Sunday, December 20th, 11:30-1:30. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, December 14th.

The CIA Christmas party will be Sunday, December 13 from 1:30 to 3 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Please bring a $5-$7 toy (unwrapped).  There will be games and refreshments.

Reminder for those who signed up:  the Senior Ministry outing to the Gaslight Theater for the showing of Mr. Jingle’s Christmas Claus will be Friday, December 11 at 12 PM.

Going Deeper Bible reading for today: 2 Corinthians 1-4

Today’s Birthdays: Pam Baggett, Nelda Spencer (93)

Today’s Anniversaries: None

Saturday’s Birthdays: Jeri Barber, Darlene Donaldson, Lisa Perkins, Daniel Stone

Saturday’s Anniversaries: Tim & Bunnie Cherry, George & Linda Miller (56)

Sunday’s Birthdays: Lynne Fussell, Joe Hughes, Steve Ragan

Sunday’s Anniversaries: Granville & Joann Early (62)

 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”  2 Corinthians 1:3-4