VOL. 26 NO 52, DECEMBER 28, 2016 in 2016
FROM TIM…
WE HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT CHRISTMAS - I hated to miss seeing everyone on Christmas Day, but I heard good things about the sermons from Colton Shannon and Dick Deising. I appreciate them so much for filling in on shorter-than-usual notice, and I appreciate our elders allowing me to go be with my mom and dad at the hospital in Orlando. Mom had taken some steps backward last week, but she is now making slow day-to-day progress, and we appreciate so much everyone’s prayers. I hope everyone here had a good Christmas, and I hope you’re enjoying the final week of the year. SPEND SOME TIME WITH OUR PRAYER LIST – We have lots of people going through various struggles right now – illnesses, loss, surgeries, recoveries. Let’s pray for each other and lift each other up before God’s throne, knowing that God can act in strength and wisdom for each situation. We want to always be a peo-ple of prayer! A NEW YEAR BEGINS SUNDAY MORNING! – 2016 has been one of the best years (maybe THE best) we’ve ever had for our outreach and ministries, and we will list and celebrate some of those victories in next week’s bulletin. But as always, there are still plenty of things we can improve on. Can we do better in 2017? How can my personal faith be stronger next year? We get a chance to start anew Sunday morning, as we welcome 2017 in worship together before God’s throne. OFFICE SCHEDULE - The church office will be closed Friday and Monday for the New Year holiday, but eve-rything should return to normal schedule next Tuesday. If you need any of us, please reach out on our cell phones. Are you ready for a new year? I look forward to being together again this coming Sunday morning, ready
to worship and begin a year that we pray will be filled with faith, hope, and love…
Don Adams is home and can receive limited vis-
its. Their new address is 4048 Sunny Meadows Rd,
Bartlett, TN 38135
Anthony Dismuke is waiting on test results
Kristi Roque as she recovers from her c-section.
Summer Skelton is recover ing from surgery on
her back.
Cissy Turner is recover ing from colon surgery.
Chad Wyatt’s surgery has been moved to Dec.
29th.
Roberta Alsup, mother of Tim Alsup, is slowly
improving.
John Beard, frequent visitor , had surgery on his
rib.
Victor Kovalenko in Ukraine was diagnosed with
stage 2 prostate cancer. He is in considerable pain
and will undergo surgery soon.
Bart Klupinger, husband of Sue Wyatt’s niece,
has been placed under hospice care.
Avis Terry, mother of Donna Parrish, is in Bap-
tist Collierville Hospital.
Dr. Conrad, fr iend of Kather ine Peak. He is in
ICU at Germantown with fever, chills, and low
blood pressure. He is very weak.
JoAnn Grinder, sister in law of Jimmy Grinder.
She is in the hospital.
Responding to the Invitation Sunday, December 25th
Joe Gillentine came forward and asked for the
prayers of the church. He recently lost both
his mother and father, and would like us to pray
for him during this difficult time.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Words cannot easily express
how much everyone has meant to our family during the
past couple of months. The loss of both of our fathers
and Curtis' surgery has been hard to bear. All of the
prayers, cards, calls and food have been of great comfort
to us. They are beautiful reflections of our God and help
us find the peace and comfort to move forward. Thank
you for caring for us. Curtis & Carol Parker and entire
family
Sympathy is extended to Rhinard and Betty Troup in the death of their son-
in-law, Drew Anderson. Services were held in Indi-
ana.
WHAT IS EVANGELISM UNIVERSITY?
It is an intense weekend of in-depth and practical evange-
lism training. Classes will equip students with skills to
share the Good News with their friends, as well as in-
crease their knowledge of mission works at home and
abroad. Elective classes will give young people the op-
portunity to learn about areas of evangelism most perti-
nent to their lives. See Colton for more details.
Daily Bible Reading Schedules for 2017 are available on the table in the library
YOUTH UPCOMING EVENTS January 8 Youth Devotional
January 11 Fwednesday January 13-16 GULF
January 26 TNT
January 27-29 Ski Trip
YOUTH GROUP LOCK-OUT NEWS
New Year's Eve “Eve” we are having Lock-out with
Bartlett Woods. Many have asked what a "lock-out" is.
Simply, it is a lock in where we stay "out" most of the
night doing activities. The cost will be $30 (extra if they
want food at IHOP). Below is a tentative schedule. Kids
must show up on time, are not allowed to come after it
begins, and cannot leave early.
9:00 Meet at Bartlett Woods Building
(or Great Oaks at 8:30)
10:30-11:30 Jumping World
12:00-3:00 PuttPutt, Laser Tag, Go Karts,
Arcade, etc.
3:30-5:00 IHOP
5:30-7:00 Back at Bartlett Woods (bonfire
and singing devotional)
7:00am Parents pick up at Bartlett Woods
(or Great Oaks at 7:30) The gym will be closed Dec 27-31
Our food pantry has been able to help families over this
holiday season. We need to restock the shelves! Mem-
bers can use the following shopping list to keep the
food pantry stocked. There will be a table set up in the
hallway for your donations or you can put them on the
table in Kelly Ward’s office.
Thank you so much for your help!
Canned fruits
Canned vegetables
Soup
Canned meat
Canned or dry beans
Peanut butter
Crackers
Granola Bars
Cereal
Applesauce
Macaroni and cheese
Pasta
Spaghetti Sauce
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Bar soap
Shampoo
Kroger gift card ($10)
for perishable items
such as eggs, milk,
cheese, or bread.
For the Record Dec 25 Week 2016 Avg 2016 Goal
Wed (Dec 18) 292 290* 325
Bible Study 190 318* 350
Sun AM 389 477* 525
Sun PM 114 260* 325
Contribution $ TBD $15,384 $16,500
Building $ TBD
Balance on new building $92,739 *updated week of 12/18
Nursery Attendants
Babies AM Jennifer Williams/Holley Kiihnl PM Amy McKay/Glenda Bruff
Toddlers AM Maddie Barnett/Holley Kiihnl PM Angie Brown/Melinda Smock
Deliver LeBonheur Baskets - January 2
Rod Priester
SCHEDULE:
Sunday Bible Study 9AM
Sunday Worship 10AM & 5 PM
Wednesday Bible Study 7PM
PHONE: (901) 372-4449 FAX: 377-3039
SPANISH: 417-3786 (ELIAS ROQUE)
MINISTERS/CELL NUMBERS:
Pulpit - Tim Alsup 201-1341
Youth-Aarek Farmer 574-0192
College/Young Adult-Colton Shannon 652-0153
Spanish-Elias Roque 615-477-1982 ELDERS: Kenny Harris, Larry Jackson,
Lynn Parrish, Mark Pledge, Don Hutson,
Mickey Barker, Dick Deising, Michael Wil-
liams
SECRETARIES: Brenda Amon/Kelly Ward
WEBSITE: www.greatoaks.org
on Facebook: Iglesia de Christo Great Oaks
WORKS SUPPORTED:
♥ Voice of Truth International
♥ Tennessee Children’s Home
♥ Potter Children’s Home
♥ Memphis School of Preaching
♥ Focus Press/Brad Harrub/Nashville
♥ Church in Mezhevaya, Ukraine
♥ Church in Kraz, Ukraine
♥ Church in Zimbabwe/Noah Gonzo
♥ Church in Costa Rica/Joaquin Rojas
♥ Church in Cambodia/Andrew Hayes
♥ Church in Cusco, Peru/Gary Reaves
♥ Church in Brazil/Randy Short
♥ Operation Ukraine/Columbus, MS
♥ Church in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
OTHERS TO SERVE MONTH OF JANUARY
Ushers: Mike Milligan, Noel Mar tin, Jer ry Nabors, Rob Matthews
BACKUPS: Joe Ford, Gary Green, Kenny Har r is, Wesley Hubbard
(please meet in library 15 minutes before every service)
Greeters:Will Alvarez, Sherry Thorpe, Lar ry & Pattye Jackson - main, Todd
McWilliams- Ed./Gym, David & Alicia Glenn- Brunswick, Norris & Glenda Bruff,
Larry Baker-New building, Larry & Barbara Baker, Luis Zamora -back up
Lock Building: Len Hubbard
Sound System: AM: TBA PM: TBA Back-up: TBA
Prepare Communion: Sharlene Hillis
Video Streaming: AM TBA PM: TBA
Announcements: Mark Pledge Back up: Michael Williams
Lord’s Supper: Craig Collier*, Brandon White, Jeff Mitchum, Jake Mor-
rison, Bryan Gore*, Chuck Barnett, Don Parchman, James Carden Lord’s
Supper p.m. Rod & Connor Priester
SERVING – January 1, 2017
Songs: AM - Colton Shannon PM - Curtis Parker
Communion Devotional Will Craft
Prayers:AM Opening: Chris Wright AM Closing: David Jackson
PM Opening: Will Alvarez PM Closing: Mike McBride
Scripture Reading AM: Hunter Campbell PM : Carter McKay
Presiding Elder Mark Pledge Back-up: Michael Williams
Visiting the Visitors –January 1
TBD
Pick up cards:
Youth AM. Jackson Walker
Youth PM. Kevin Villamar
Left AM. Avery Hink
Left PM. Elijah Hubbard
Right. AM. Jackson McDaniel
Right. PM Caleb Gomez
Nursery AM Luke Elkins
Nursery PM. Carter McKay
Youth to Serve for January
Communion cup collection,
Restock cards & pens:
Third Grade
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