Worship Service

Welcome & Announcements                                                              Charles Byrd
Ministry Focus                                                                     Pastor Jason
       Religious Liberty
Songs of Praise                                          Brianna G. and Esther F./Congregation
Worship in Giving                                                                                    Charles Byrd
       Religious Liberty – North American Division
Offertory                                                                                                 Erica McHenry
Children’s Feature                                                                      Hannah Hernandez
       Lamb’s offering is for student financial aid
 Introduction and Consecration of Ministry                                   Pastor Jason
Scripture Reading                                                                                  Mary Warren
       Mark 5:36
Call to Prayer                                             Brianna G. and Esther F./Congregation
       I Will Come and Bow Down
Worship in Prayer                                                                                   Charles Byrd
Special Music                                                                                            Peyton Zellar
Sermon                                                                                                    Pastor Andrew
       Coming Close. Coming Confident.                                                                   
Closing Hymn                                            Brianna G. and Esther F./Congregation
       Hymn 524, ‘Tis So Sweet…                                                                             
Benediction                                                                                           Pastor Andrew
Postlude   
 
Pianist: David George                                                           Organist: John Sowers
Resource Elder: Dean Coulter
The celebration of the Sabbath ends today at 5:48 p.m.
and begins again next Friday at 5:54 p.m.
 

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Transfers of Membership (1st Reading): INCOMING: Brianna Mize, from Laurelbrook Academy Church, TN; Lena Mize-Lee, from Standifer Gap Church. OUTGOING: Edmer & Meriam Ubongen, McDonald Road Church.
January 10 (Sabbath) Church Lunch, Fellowship Rm., after Worship Srvc.
January 10 (Sabbath) Adventurer Club Meeting, 2 p.m. in gym.
January 10 (Sabbath) Ken Laughlin Memorial Service, 4 p.m.
January 10 (Sabbath) No Vespers today.
January 10 (Saturday) Gym Movie Night, 6 p.m., Gifted Hands. Bring your camp chair! Refreshments will be suitable for those on the Daniel Fast.
January 11 (Sunday) Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m. at Apison Behavioral Hlth.
January 13 (Tuesday) The Tuesday Study Group, 10 a.m., studying The Desire of Ages, today, chapter 22.
January 14 (Wednesday) Pathfinder Meeting, 6 p.m.
January 14 (Wednesday) Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,  Gospel of John, chapter 13.
January 14 (Wednesday) Choir Practice, 7:15 p.m. Choir! It's a New Year with new music and possibilities. Come back! New members also welcome!
January 16 (Friday) Young Adult Vespers, 5:30 p.m., ages 16-35. Tacos provided. Worship together. Get to know Pastor Andrew, hear exciting mission trip opportunity, and share in a brainstorming session.

Upcoming Events/Announcements

With Sympathy: Greg Williams’ father passed away Thursday night. Please lift up Greg and his family in prayer as they walk through this season of loss.
NEW Office Hours: Please see back of bulletin.
Weekly Newsletter: Keep up with church events with expanded info/QR codes, photos, and more. Contact Abby to be added to the email list.
January 20 (Tuesday) LCA School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
January 22 (Thursday) Elders’ Meeting, 7 p.m.
January 25 (Sunday) Baby Shower for Ashley Santos, 1 to 3 p.m.
Homeless Ministry: Meets every Sabbath afternoon at 3:30. Volunteers needed twice a month. Sleeping bags, blankets, socks, hand warmers, prepared foods needed. To help/donate: Scott Springer or Rebeca Santos. Monetary donations need designation “Homeless Ministry” on envelope. 

Prison Ministry Update

“Thanks for giving me these Bible studies. I already feel that they are helping me to better understand the Lord,”  Charles J.

Finance update

Thank you for your faithful giving! With 10% of income set aside for tithe, please remember to contribute offerings toward our local church budget. We've had an amazing year of ministry growth Every gift moves us closer to fully funding God's big plans for our church and school! 
Monthly Church Budget: $21,721         Year-to-Date Budgeted: $21,721
Received through January 3: $944        YTD Received:  $944

Contact 

Administrative Assistants: Carolina Jagitsch (405) 406-5327
 & Abby Doubleday (423) 457-0789
Church Office Hours:  Tuesdays 9:30am–12:30pm, Wednesdays 4:00–7:30pm, & Fridays 10am–2pm
Pastor Jason’s Day Off: Monday
To receive church text messages: text “OK” to 24251 or call (877) 304-5857, which will automatically opt you into text messages to that phone.