church of Christ at Cedar Lane

The Children’s Ministry will go caroling on Sunday, December 14. All those who want to participate should arrive at the building at 4:45 p.m. We will carol for 2 hours and return to the building by 7:00 p.m. for cookies and hot chocolate. Please remember that children who require a booster seat or car seat must have it with them if they will be riding in the church van. Also, if you know someone who would enjoy a visit form the carolers, please let Mark or Melissa Rigney know. Adults will be needed to help drive and prepare cookies and hot chocolate. We are also looking for a Santa costume if you just happen to have one!

On November 23rd, instead of food donations, there is a need for monetary donations for turkeys and potatoes for the Youth Group Food boxes. The cost is $15 per family to provide these items. 50 families will be given food boxes this year.

Please make plans to enjoy the children’s play, “A King IS Born” on Sunday evening December 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Thirty-six children are participating and they have worked very hard learning scripture and songs to share with you.
Parents with children in the play should plan to drop their child off at the building at 3:30 p.m. on the 7th for a dress rehearsal and cast pizza party prior to the performance. If you would like to assist with this party, please contact Melissa Rigney or Terri Fuller. A cast photo will be taken just prior to the play, so you may want to bring your camera.

Financial Peace University (FPU) classes will be held at Cedar Lane again this year. A free orientation class will be held at the church building in Room 50 at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. The first class will begin Tuesday, December 2nd same time same place. There are thirteen weekly classes in all. FPU teaches people how to get out of debt, save money, and become better stewards for the Lord. Contact Don Midgett, FPU coordinator, for more information.

All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Molly Young on Sunday, November 30th from 2:00 – 3:30 in the reception room. Molly is expecting a boy and is registered at Wal-Mart, Dillard’s, the Purple Cabbage, and Target. If you need more information contact Kim Hart.

November 23, Mark Pugh, the preacher for the Kings Crossing church of Christ in Corpus Christi Texas will be preaching for our a.m. assembly. Mark is the brother of our own Annette Webster and is a fellow graduate student with Steve Grubbs. Mark is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman College, Harding University, and Harding University Graduate School of Religion.

Leafman is coming to town on Saturday, November 22nd. If you have a need for his services or know of someone who does, please contact Mike Northcutt, Willie Kimzey or Darrell Gibson. Volunteers willing to help Leafman should meet at the building by 8:30 a.m. on November 22nd.

A ladies retreat is being planned for April 17 - 19, 2009. The retreat will take place at Marshall Baptist Retreat Center in Guntersville, Alabama. The study will be “Loving Well.” If you are interested or would like more information contact Jennifer Land.

There are copies of the new teamAREQUIPA newsletter available in the lobby. Beginning Sunday there will be an area at the Kiosk that is designated for teamAREQUIPA News and Updates. Please check periodically for new information about the team and remember them in your prayers daily.

Tonight will be the second session of the Faith, Hope, and Cancer Seminar. John Castleberry, a psychologist, will present a lesson dealing with the mental and emotional aspects of cancer. John is a Christian counselor who relies on the scriptures as a tool in helping people deal with the psychological aspect of cancer. Invite a friend or neighbor to this informative presentation. Refreshments will be served in the Outreach Center after the seminar.