Student Ministries Note Shawn Ingram May I Have A Word? Bro. Greg Hancock Shoe Box – Pray for the staff and volunteers at Samaritan’s Purse, and that the box goes to the child God intends My family owns a small condominium in south Florida that has been our “go to” place for rest and recreation for many years. The building it Soap & Washcloth – Pray for physical protection for this child and occupies is old and small and looks a bit lost amid the newer, high-rise ______his/her family buildings that have come along in recent years. Nevertheless, it is Toothbrush & Toothpaste – Pray for the health needs of the child comfortable for us and within walking distance of almost everything we need. Budget Requests Due Sunday Clothing – Pray that item fits the child and for shelter and clothing needs

A little while ago we had the unpleasant experience of opening the door to Budget requests or changes are due Sunday, November 3rd. Please give Bowl & Cup – Pray for the nutritional needs of the child discover our upstairs neighbor had a problem that had become our your written requests to Brett Curlis, Steve Howerton, or any member of problem. A water pipe in his condo had developed a pin-hole leak that, in the Finance Committee. Candy – Pray for kindness in this child’s life his absence, had gone undetected for days – maybe weeks. The leaking School Supplies – Pray for educational needs of the child water had seeped through his floor into our space, damaging walls, floors ______and furniture. The place was a mess. Toy – Pray for joy and happiness for the child and his/her family

When made aware of the leak he was very apologetic and assured us he Letter & Picture – Pray for the generosity of families and groups packing would contact his insurance company at once. We were surprised to learn, boxes however, that in Florida, no matter where the source of the water might be, when it enters your property it becomes “your water.” In other words, the $7.00 Donation –Pray for safe transportation of the box damage in our apartment was not our neighbor’s responsibility but ours. Shoe Box (closed) – Pray for spiritual needs of the child, for salvation and Our initial response was to say, “That’s not fair! Why should we be the ability to witness to family and friends responsible for something that happens to us as a result of someone else’s problem?” *If you would like to be added to a weekly Lincoln County prayer update for Operation Christmas Child and Samaritans Purse please contact the After some reflection I have come to view the situation from what I would church office or Susan Johnson. consider a theological perspective. If Jesus were advising on this particular event he might say, “My Brother, you live in a world where Musically Speaking many things are out of your control and will inevitably affect you. You Blankets Needed at FLCM Stuart Underwood, Minister of Music may not be able to stop those things from happening so you will have to be prepared to deal with them when they do. Study how I handle things I want to begin by thanking Mike Tracy for filling in for me on and learn to do likewise.” October 20th . It is great to know if you are away things will continue! The sudden onset of winter-like weather has nearly depleted the Since I knew there was a possibility my neighbor’s water could become supply of blankets at Ft. Logan Cooperative Ministries. If you have Thanks also to Rachael Yaden for presenting the morning special music. my water, it became my responsibility to insure against the damage that extra blankets to donate, or would be willing to purchase one, This past Sunday the Adult Choir did a wonderful job on "Search might affect me if he developed a leak. By extension, it was his please consider doing so. You can bring them to the church Me, Lord". This is a song that Tommy Dorsey wrote the lyrics. Becky and responsibility to insure against the damage that might affect him if a fire anytime during regular office hours or deliver them to FLCM on Laura Lee did a beautiful job on "Canon in D" with "Seek Ye First". Sunday (for example) in my apartment affected him. We needed to address these Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, 1:00-4:00 PM. night Michaela Tracy did a great job at the piano for our special music. responsibilities before any crisis occurred. After would be too late. Thanks to ALL who share their talents. ______This Sunday the Adult Choir will be presenting another beautiful While we cannot anticipate every crisis in life that might affect us, there anthem, "About the Cross". Becky and Laura Lee will be playing our are quite a few we can and should anticipate. It becomes our offertory. During the evening worship another of our young people will be responsibility, as brothers and sisters of Christ, to acquire attitudes and Operation Christmas Child sharing at the piano- Taylor Spoonamore. behaviors that enable us to endure hardship and survive catastrophe. Packing Prayer Points Beginning this Sunday and through Christmas, Adult Choir While the state of Florida recommends we have insurance, the state of rehearsals will begin at 4:30. Grace comforts us with assurance.

Without prayer a box is just the box! Brother Greg ______With prayer it becomes an instrument for God! Student Salute PRAYER LIST Sunday School 9:45 AM Vickie Bennett Shelby Thornton Kenneth & Sue Brewer Curtis Wheeler Sarah Rowe Jessica Upchurch Diana Bunch Robert Wilson, Jr. Worship Service 11:00 AM 7728 College Station Drive 7000 College Station Drive Darrell Caudill Harold Graham family University of the Cumberlands University of the Cumberlands Moonyeon Colville Jeremy Phillips family Golden Living Ministry 2:00 PM Williamsburg, KY 40769 Williamsburg, KY 40769 Rebecca Cook Pastor Search Committee (Ronnie Deatherage, Dan Grigson, & Evonna Marcum) [email protected] [email protected] Patty Coontz Our government Michael Coulter First Responders & families Russell & Gwen Gastineau Unspoken requests Adult Choir Rehearsal 4:30 PM Trey Edwards Ethan Wilson Dayna Godbey Military 241A Kentucky Ave. 407 Redwood Drive Jennifer Godbey Josh Bastin Evening Worship 6:00 PM Lexington, KY 40502 Stanford, KY 40484 Jim Boone Gooch Cody Kreiger [email protected] [email protected] Goodwin family Eric Manos Deacon's Meeting 7:00 PM Paul Greer Remember Our Shut-ins ______Rachel Morris Madison White Tuffy & Judy Hester Grace Blanton Bob & Linda Holifield Glen Davis UTM Tulane University Ann Dollins Hopkins Marjorie Gooch UVG 311A 31 McAlister Drive Bill Holloway Edith James P. O. Box 395 C-O Box 5945 Brandy Jones Bob Montgomery Martin, TN 38238 New Orleans, LA 70118 Judy Jones Pauline Shearer Saturday, November 9, CLC [email protected] [email protected] Maddox family Mary Smith All items priced at $1.00 or less! Marcey May Golden Living Center Wendell Morris Thelma Burton Proceeds go toward the 2014 Puerto Rico mission trip Joe Reed Billie Sue Cornelius Luke H. Reeves Mildred Goodwin Jack Rice Bill Phillips Dorothy Robbins Lancaster Christian Care Flossie Smith Wilda Sweeney John Smith The Pathfinder

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