Pickens Twelve Mile News

Pickens Twelve Mile News January, 2014

A New Years Prayer By Bill Keysaer

Today is the day for all things New. Just like each morning brings the fresh dew. Today is the day the New Year begins. We make resolutions we gather with friends.

We make many promises we’ll never keep. These are the words we often speak. I’ll go to the gym, I’m going to lose weight. I’ll give up smoking, I’ll find anew date.

But there is one who truly gives a fresh start. He does more than that he transforms hearts. He forgives our mistakes, he washes them away. He hung on the cross, so we wouldn’t have to pay.

He gives forgiveness and wants nothing in return. His friendship is a gift, it can not be earned. So make this year be different, begin it with Him. His name is Jesus, welcome him in.

Into your life Jesus brings cheer. A new creation you will be this year. For family and friend who don’t know him this day. I lift you up, this is what I pray.

From the DoM

We wish for you a Happy New Year! As you and your church prepare for a 2014, please remember the many opportunities that you have to be salt and light as you work, play, and travel. There are many requests for Missions assistance by so many great organizations. PTMBA is working on a list of Missions opportunities with our churches, SCBC, and SBC agencies. These represent Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the world. So far we have Pickens, Kentucky, Boston, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, China, India, and others. If you want more details, please call 864 878 2456. Thank you for your love and consideration for the last four years. Blessings, Ron and Jane

WMU Carol Dickard, Associational Facilitator

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY ~ OPERATION HOMECOMING A new ministry for our returning single soldiers. When they arrive in the states to finish their tour of duty, they are put up in base housing. They are given a bed & mattress and some furniture...nothing else! WMU is hoping to provide other basics for them. Items needed are:

 "Bed in a Bag" (comforter/sheet set: extra long twin size, neutral colors)  Pillows  Snacks (non-perishable or long shelf life)  Laundry baskets (small)  Towels & washcloths

Mail items to: Mary Moore 799 McClain Drive Clarksville, TN 37040 More information is available on the internet at www.scwmu.org under "Ministry Opportunities."

Prayer Guide for January, 2014

Happy Birthday 1 Kay Rice, Wife of Minister of Music and Missions, Six Mile 25 Shana Stewart, Wife of Associate Pastor, Keowee 28 Freida Robinson, Wife of Pastor, Oolenoy

Staff Anniversary Kathy Maxie, Administrative Assistant, Pickens First, 36 years Stuart Houston, Senior Pastor, Blue Ridge View, 14 years Derrell Robinson, Pastor, Oolenoy, 7 years Billy Looper, Pastor, Saluda Hill, 6 years Mark Bernshausen, Pastor, Griffin, 5 years

Churches Seeking a Pastor • Midway • Nine Forks • Pleasant Hill

SAVE THE DATE Fifth Annual Restore Conference ~ Redeeming Manhood and Womanhood. Cross Point Church, Clemson February 28 – March 1 Speaker: Dr. Dan Doriani We hope you will join us on February 28 - March 1 at Clemson Presbyterian Church as we focus on the biblical definition and implications of gender in an effort to redeem the much cultural confusion on gender in the home, work, and church. Registration and conference details will open in a few weeks at wwww.restoreconference.org. For more information please contact Sean Alford at [email protected].