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COATS FOR KIDS! We are collecting coats, new or gently used, that will be given to Agape Kids. There is a tub in the foyer where they may be dropped off. PLEASE HAVE THEM HERE BY

THIS WEDNESDAY. December 4, 2016 Other warm gear

also appreciated. AT MEET GROUPS ALL THE

Linda Tucker is heading up “ SUNDAYNIGHT TOGETHER

this activity. 5:00PM BUILDING,

CHRISTMAS GIFTS Elders FOR AGAPE KIDS! Several children are still available Dan Borras Doug to be chosen. Contact Melanie Stan Gustafson Carl Wallers Borras for more information. PLEASE BRING THE UNWRAPPED GIFTS TO THE BUILDING BY NEXT SUNDAY,

John McCranie, Minister

DECEMBER 11. ”

[email protected] Items may also be dropped off 209-542-2520 at the building, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. ++++++++++++++++ Office Phone: 209-632-4593 WEBSITE INFORMATION Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-3:00pm Secretary: Dana Rickard Email: [email protected] Assistant Secretary: Donna Nelson Email: [email protected]

PRAYER AND ENCOURAGEMENT NEEDS SCHEDULED TO SERVE

Please remember Ruth Enos and all the extended Lazaro family Open/Close/Organizer this week: in the loss of Ruth’s uncle, Adan Lazaro. He passed away suddenly Dan Borras, 535-0223

last week and his funeral service was held here on Thursday. This Morning Enos’s grandmothers, Pearl Graves and Eleanor Enos, are having Greeters Matt Rickard serious health issues. Pearl has an aggressive cancer and she is not eating very well. Eleanor spent several days in the hospital and was Gardner VISUABLES - Rattled Song Leader Joe Tapley transferred to Turlock Nursing and Rehab Center on Thursday. When my family moved to rural eastern Arizona in 1992, the locals in Peggy Cherry asked for continued prayers for Esteban Andrade. Opening Prayer David Jigour the little mining town of Morenci felt obligated to instruct this city boy He is 11 years old and has cancer that is not responding well to Lord’s Supper Ray Nelson how to deal with life in the high desert. It wasn’t long before I was chemotherapy. He was being transferred to UCSF for radiation Steve Mayfield told how to get untangled from cacti or where to look for water treatments. Verna Davidson DeLaney was still in ICU at press Harold Blewitt when out in the wilderness, or how to handle a startled javelina. The time on Thursday. She continues to have blood pressure problems Lee Dayton most serious – and by far the most animated – teaching concerned and issues with her kidneys and liver. Cassie Hoover, Fran Jim Madsen rattlesnakes. I learned a lot about these deadly demons. Did you know Browning’s granddaughter, has been ill for several weeks. Her Caleb Fletcher Rod DeLaney there are thirteen different kinds of rattlesnake in Arizona? I was immune system was weakened by the cancer treatments which make told many fascinating stories about the encounters folks had but the it more difficult for her to recover. Charlotte Amburn was Attended Nursery - Megan Jigour following stands out in my mind. I heard that if a rattlesnake is scheduled to have surgery on Friday to repair a knee replacement. Children’s Hour - Adam Enos cornered, it can become so frenzied that it will bite itself with its No other information was available at press time. Edie Ferrari’s This Evening deadly fangs. husband, Roland, has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is Sunday Night Together

having chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Katie Cook and Sounds like some people I know. These quick-tempered types feel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kevin Winkelman’s grandmother, Irene Heard, was transferred to cornered quicker than the rest of us. They coil up to strike and San Francisco for surgery this past week. At press time no infor- Open/Close/Organizer next week: sometimes end up biting themselves. In the same way, when a person Matt Rickard, 968-4628 mation was available. Brenda Sisemore asked for prayers for her harbors hatred and resentment in their heart, they are often hurt by the health to improve. Sandra Terrill asked for prayers for her friend, Next Sunday Morning poison of their own malice. They think they’re injuring their enemies Anita Hunter, who was in the hospital. Sandra has been attending Greeters Doug and by displaying their wrath, but the real harm is inflicted deep within with us recently. Lloyd Ames, Becky Benere’s cousin, was in the their own soul. Staci Isaac hospital with bleeding in his brain. Prayers also for his wife, Karen, Song Leader Tim Davis Anger can also cause us to do and say things we may deeply regret. and for the doctors and nurses taking care of him. Orval and Diane Opening Prayer Orval Welch George W. Martin tells the following true story: "I remember a fellow Welch requested prayers for the Ron Gonsalves family. He was Lord’s Supper Sam Flippins who once wrote a nasty letter to his father. Since we worked in the their neighbor and he passed away on Thanksgiving. Carl Wallers David Jigour same office, I advised him not to send it because it was written in a fit has been sick since his return from travelling. Bobbie Deffee has Steve Tucker of temper. But he sealed it and asked me to put it in the mail. Instead, been sick with bronchitis and a bad cough for the past couple of Chuck Bergendahl I simply slipped it into my pocket and kept it until the next day. weeks. Betty Mathis requested prayers for Steve, her sister’s Chad Nelson The following morning he arrived at the office looking very worried. friend’s son. His mom passed away. Brian Blair had his hours cut Adam Enos back at work. `George,' he said, `I wish I had never sent that note to my dad Kenneth Rickard yesterday. It hurts me deeply, and I know it will break his heart when CONTINUE TO REMEMBER Attended Nursery - Katie Cook he reads it. I'd give 50 dollars to get it back!' Taking the envelope Duane Jenkins, Gabriel Martinez, Austin Segars, Children’s Bible Hour - Joe Tapley from my pocket, I handed it to him and told him what I had done. He and Lucille Hampton. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ was so overjoyed that he actually wanted to pay me the 50 dollars!" Week of November 27, 2016 Weekly Budget $ 4,999 Month of December

Jesus’ brother wrote “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone Attendance - Contribution $ -NA- Scripture Reader - Caleb Fletcher should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for Sunday Morning Bible Class 79 YTD Below Budget - $25,793 Sunday Morning Worship 165 New Families - 10 Prepare Communion - Linda Tucker man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” (James 1:19-20). Sunday Night Worship/LIFE 70 Responses/Prayer Requests - 5 Women’s Group Leader: Continued—>>> Wednesday Bible Class 68 - 5 Barbara Gustafson

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Father, help us to be eager to hear others out, patient in our response and place the obstacles of faith, love and truth in the way of our anger. Prevent us from hurting ourselves with rage and teach us to bring our toxic emotions to you so you may take them from us. Lord, we just want to be more like you. In Jesus. Amen. HOLIDAY PROGRESSIVE DINNER Blessings, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 <>< John

***************************************************************** TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGNUP! UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS The signup sheet is in the foyer and the cost is NO DECEMBER POTLUCK IS SCHEDULED. $5 per person. Please see Diane Welch

ELDER TIME - This afternoon, at for more information 4PM in Room 16. ********************************************* SUNDAY NIGHT TOGETHER - All L.I.F.E. groups meet at the building for worship at 5:00pm.

AREA WIDE SINGING - Tuesday, December 6, at 7PM in Livingston.

PROGRESSIVE DINNER - Friday, December 9 starting at 6PM at the Fellowship Hall. Deadline for signup is TODAY.

DEACONS’ MEETING - Following morning worship Sunday, December 11. Please note date change.

AREA WIDE YOUTH DEVOTIONAL - 7:00pm, December 11, at SAVE THE DATE! the Wallers’ Ranch. Nachos and Tacos are on the menu. Side dishes may be brought. The next devo will be December 25. DECEMBER 27-30 (Menu: Chestnuts on an open fire and finger foods). Any ques- AT tions, please see Carl Wallers or call Eric Wallers (209) 874- 1002. YOSEMITE BIBLE CAMP HOSTED BY SENIOR SAINTS - Tuesday, December 13 at noon in Empire. WEST VISALIA CHURCH OF CHRIST C.I.A. ACTIVITY - Saturday, December 17. Gingerbread, cookies, and caroling are involved! More information to come. Expedition Winter Camp is for 6th grade—High School

age students. College age students and other adults may attend with approval of camp director. Additional information is available in the office or check online at: wvcoc.org