Up ! Seminar Keynote Speakers · the Northside Church of Christ (Meridian, MS), and the Ackerman Church of Christ (Ackerman, MS).€ In addition to these, he also previously worked

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"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast" - Hebrews 6:19

UpKeep! Sem inar Keynot e Speakers UpKeep begins this Wednesday night! We are so excited! This event is all about encouragement for you and our brethren. It's about recharging, renewing, refreshing, and rekindling that zeal, strength, and gratitude of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Have you made your plans to attend? If so, be sure and register at the Information Station, or on-line through our website. We promise your life will be blessed and you will be glad you came! To ensure this, we have lined up some wonderful speakers who have prepared lessons specifically for your benefit and we have some special sessions that will help equip you in your spiritual walk. Here are some short bios of our keynote speakers:

Cory Myers, League City church of Chr ist

Cory is currently serving as the Associate Minister of the League City Church of Christ in League City, Texas. It is a suburb of Houston, near Galveston Bay. Most of his efforts focuses on  teaching and equipping the youth and families of the congregation. Cory is a graduate of Huston-Tillotson University where he received a B.A. in Business in 2010 and then he received his diploma in Biblical Studies from the Southwest School of Bible Studies in 2012.  Cory decided to enter full-time ministry because he understood the great need for preachers and he also developed a desire to serve by accompanying faithful men on Gospel campaigns to Jamaica, Singapore, and Malaysia. He and his wife, April, were married in 2005 and

are both natives of Dripping Springs, Texas. They have three boys: Talen, Gunner, and Titus.

Guyton Montgomery, Church of Chr ist at Mi lestone

Guyton took on the role as Director of Northwest Florida School of Biblical Studies in November 2016.  He is a graduate of the school and is now also the current preacher at Milestone. He has preached full-time for the Louisville Church of Christ (Louisville, MS), the Northside Church of Christ (Meridian, MS), and the Ackerman Church of Christ (Ackerman, MS).  In addition to these, he also previously worked for the school as Dean of Public Relations and has worked in Law Enforcement as a certified officer specializing in DUI enforcement and serving on Lauderdale County's SWAT team. He is married to Amanda and they have two sons, Aidan and Liam.

Scott Shanahan, Missionary to Italy (Florence Chiesa di Cristo)

Scott and Rebecca Shanahan served as missionaries for 12 years preaching the Gospel on the islands of Pohnpei and Kosrae in Micronesia. With the Lord?s help they planted two congregations and taught and baptized more than one hundred souls. Now, they are planning to enter into a new work in Italy with Margaret Street serving as their sponsoring congregation. Scott is a graduate of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Karns, Tennessee. While attending school he married Rebecca (Wesson). They welcomed their daughter, Violet, into the world on July 16th 2013.

- Teens, 20-somethings, parents & other adults who are helping with Golden Ager Banquet need to sign-up by Wednesday, November 14th. Prep work will begin @ 2 pm on the 19th.

- Next SNAC is December 9th @ Jeff & Brooke Scott's house.

- Area Wide on December 2nd @ Creekwood.- Parent Meeting on December 2nd.- Students participating in fall or winter activities,

please submit a schedule to Casey ASAP.

YG INFO & UPCOMING EVENTS

Isn't It St range

YO U T H & FA M I LY M I N I ST RY

Casey Bearden

As I was scrolling through one of my social media outlets the other day, I ran across a piece of writing that really stirred my heart. Although it was short, the words within spoke volumes. I found myself agreeing with parts of it, while being convicted by other parts. Some statements expressed had me emphatically saying, "yes, finally somebody said it.", while other statements had me thinking, "That's pretty intense...maybe a little edgy." It wasn't anything that hasn't been thought about before or possibly even said, and it wasn't anything theologically faith-changing. It was, however, something to consider. Some will agree and some will take offense. That's just the way things seem to work these days. Regardless, there is a message to take away and perspective to gain. Some might think that since they might identify with the statements, that its aimed at them, which is not the case, but rather some words of wisdom that a Christian needs to hear every now and then. I know I did.

"Isn't it strange how twenty dollars seems like such a large amount when you put it in the offering plate, but not when you go shopping... Isn't it strange how two hours seems so long in a church service, but so short when you're watching a movie... Isn't it strange that you have trouble finding words to say when you pray, but you have no trouble coming up with something to talk about with a friend... Isn't it strange how difficult it is to read one chapter of the Bible yet so easy to read a popular novel... Isn't it strange how everyone wants the best seats at a concert or sporting event, but always want to sit in the last row at church services... Isn't it strange how we need to know about a church event 2-3 weeks in advance, but have no problem adjusting our schedule for last minute plans with friends... Isn't it strange how we find it difficult to learn a fact about God and share it with others, but have no trouble repeating the latest gossip... Isn't it strange how we believe everything that comes across our media outlets, yet we question everything about the Bible?"

It is strange isn't it? No... honestly, it's troubling. Many Christians, including myself, find that we identify with some of these statements, yet for some, it won't have any impact. Church, what we don't want to happen is to ignore these types of issues, regardless of how small they may seem, and allow our lives, minds, and perspective to be drawn away from our God. What we don't want to happen is to be standing in front of our God, and the statement be made, "Isn't it strange... I thought I had your name in here, but I can't seem to find it." As callous, harsh, and outlandish as that may seem, it's not out of the realm of possibility if we let the little things in our faith and walk with God slip out of our focus. May we all gain a little better perspective of our faith and the little things that make it what it is. Blessings! ~CB

Next Workshop is December 9th

See English's or L2L Bulletin Board for any questions or information.

STAIR-STACKERS

- November 20: SS Turkey Trot (details to come)- November 25: SS SNAC in Fellowship Hall

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER LIST

N EW S & I N FO RM AT IO N

Special - Josie Bevis - @ home, recovering- Jessica Bingham*- Allen Danley - Brazell's friend- Bobbie,* Eddie Garcia - recovering- Steve Fulton- John King - health issues- Baron Lewis* - recovering - Jack Locklin - Pruitt Home- Peggy Masoner*- Stella Prince - bronchitis- Angela Ramsey*- Leigh Smith (E. Lipford's mother)- Edith Sullins - grandma of Blisse*- Caylie Taylor - cystic fibrosis- Victims of Hurricane Florence- Victims of Hurricane Michael

Assisted Living / Shut-Ins- Pruitt Home - Gertrude Dickerson* - Victoria Maner - Ed Howell*- Forsyth - Stella Prince* - Terrace, Jay - Faye Smith - Shut-in - Thelma Nixon* (hospice)- Shut-in - Louise Savage*- Odell & Ruth Phillips

Expecting Mothers- Rachel (Myers) Ault - January 5- Lauren (Martin) Kreus - March 16

Mission Works- Shanahans - Mission Italy- The church in Paraguay- Nick Bartell - Vermont

Other Requests / Health Issues - John and Gale Broadfoot*- Jim Blazier*- Diana Brazell* - Winston Burnham*- Sherry Davis*- Dixie Gorham - Zebadee Hamilton*- Josie Locklin*- Eddie Longmire*- Liam Mack- Linda & Beverly Mann*- Mary & Donald McGriff*- Eduardo Medrano- Sue Perritt* - in recovery- Jim Pitts*- Sue Preston - P. Turner's* mother- Ted Russell*- Claudia E. Smith- Dwayne Spradlin- Christy Stargell- Troy & Gloria Vonada*- Willie Waitman, Jr. (Pace family)- Charles Williamson*

Students in College- Elizabeth Ames- Haley Bartell- Hannah Brown- Emily Lipford- Grant Locklin- Jack Webb

Cancer - Kenny Bagget - nephew of Russell's- Phyllis Blazier* - recovering - Forest Chapman*- Ok Davis - Jenks Avenue member- Pat Deforest*- Ruben Deir - Elsa Nunes* brother- Jim Gates - Rhonda Locklin* friend- Ron Jenkins - Broadfoot's friend- Ron Fields - chemo therapy- Chris Hendricks - Baxley's* nephew- Mark Locklin - colon cancer- Vicki (Moon) Mayo - Kenya's friend- Cheryl Neal - Barbara Pace's* cousin- Page Prine - Burnham's* friend- Brian Riley - English Family* friend- Melody Samborn - (Burnham's*)- Megan Sanders - Blisse 's* friend- Deidra Sanderson - daughter of Fields- Brooksanne Singley*- David Walther - brain cancer- Ensley Webster - (West* Family)

Mil i tary- Andrew Atchley ? Ellsworth AFB- John Bartell* - Coronado, CA- Cody Davis ? Ft. Benning, GA- Drayton Hale ? Virginia - Ni Mack*- Missouri- Jimmy Pitts - Japan- Anthony Ramsey- Minot AFB, ND

CHURCH CALENDAR / EVENTS:- TODAY: Programs of Ministry Budgets due!- November 14-18: UPKEEP! Seminar

- See schedule in the brochure / insert- November 19: Golden Ager's Banquet

- Sign up @ information station- November 20: Perc N Prayer!- December 4: Adult Christmas Party- December 8: Ladies BDAY Luncheon- December 29: Wedding

- Savannah Temple and Eric Schnell @ Margaret St. @ 6 PM- December 29: 50th Wedding Anniversary

- Paul and Diana Hutcherson, Location @ Pace Community Center. Time is 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM

We need volunteers for meal preparation and for serving, ushers, security, setup, and other duties.Please sign up @ Information Station or see Troy.

Be sure and Register through our website for :

MORNINGOpening Prayer ..................... John Pace Song Director ...................... Mike Scott Sermon .............................Troy Spradlin .................................... The Attitude of GratitudeScripture Reading .............. Chris Davis .......................................... John 18:28-40

Serving Communion:Comments .................... Scott Shanahan Paul Lipford .................... Spencer Gable Jack Davis ....................... Russell Estain Joe Bartell .................... Richard McCool ................................................... Joe King Closing Prayer .......................... Jim Pitts

EVENINGOpening Prayer................ Phillip Webb Song Leading ............... Stephen English Comments ..................... Scott Shanahan

Worship Service and Preparation:Secure Building .............. Richard Fisher Communion Prep ................ Elsa Nunes Nursery ............................. Brooke Scott ............................................... Sarah Davis PowerPoint ................... Brooks Singley

WEDNESDAY EVENINGSong Leading .................. Casey Bearden Opening Prayer ...................... Jeff Scott Devotional ................................ Joe King

WEEKLY REPORT:Sunday Bible Class ............................ 158 AM Worship ..................................... 205 PM Worship ..................................... 117 Wed. Night Bible Class .................... 133 Contribution ............................... $9,066

ELDER CONTACT FOR NOVEMBER:Primary .................................... Joe King Secondary ............................... Doug Lee

SERVING WITH HONOR

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Troy Spradlin ...... Evangelist / Minister .................................... cell: 850-910-2868 ........................ [email protected] Casey Bearden .............. Family Minister .................................... cell: 706-889-3222 ........................... [email protected] Hatcher ............. Church Secretary .................................... cell: 850-625-8911 .......................... [email protected] Shanahan ..................... Missionary .................................... cell: 423-356-0977

ELDERSRick Bird ................................. 994-3148 ................................. [email protected] Joe King ................................... 623-3783 ....................... [email protected] Doug Lee .................................. 516-4570 ......................... [email protected] John Pace ................................. 736-2521 .......................... [email protected]

Administration .................. Troy Spradlin Benevolence..................... Dennis Maduell Building & Grounds ............. Greg Lewis* Education .......................... Oscar Locklin* Evangelism ......................... Troy Spradlin Fellowship ............................... Jeff Scott* Golden Agers ............................................. Involvement ........................... Joe Bartell* Lads to Leaders .................. David English Missions ................................. Mike Scott* Visitation ...... Bob Locklin, Rick Martin* Youth & Family ................ Casey Bearden, ......................... Joe Wilson*, Chris Davis, .......................................... & Blake Hatcher Website ...................................... Jim Pitts* Worship ...................... Darrell Bozeman*

STAFF

DEACONS* & MINISTRIES

TIMES OF SERVICES:Sunday AM Bible Class .............. 9:00 am Sunday AM Worship ............... 10:00 am Sunday PM Classes, Worship ... 6:00 pm Wednesday PM Bible Class ....... 6:30 pm

MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADMINISTRATION

- Deadline for all bulletin items: Thursday, by noon.

- Please turn in your Group Folders on Sunday Night worship so Blisse can update attendance on Monday.

BENEVOLENCE

- Receiving Items: N/A in December- Preparing Boxes: N/A in December- Distribution: N/A in December - Pantry needs : Canned Meat

EDUCATION

- Bible Class Schedules are available at the Welcome Desk

- Anyone willing to help teach, please see Oscar Locklin.

WORSHIP

- Service Rosters are available on the Welcome Desk and Margaret Street website (listed under "Archives")

- If you are having difficulties hearing the sermon, we have wireless "LISTEN" devices available in the foyer, located in the Armoire, which you can sign out and return after services. *Please remember to clean the headphones with an alcohol wipe when you return them.

WIFI Password: Psalm122.7

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