The Scroll of the prophet Isaiah was

handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place

where it is written: “The Spirit of the LORD is on

me, because He has anointed me to preach good

news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim

freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for

the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the

year of the LORD’s favor.” Luke 4:17-19/Isaiah 61:1-2

December Servants in Ministry

December Deacon of the Month is

Harrell Todd (336) 961-6994.

Ushers

1-7

1-14 Lee Cook Ronald Shore

Lucille Shore Heather Holbrook

1-21 Bobby Todd Wayne Renegar

Bruce Lundy Harrell Todd

1-28 Lee Cook Kent Brandon

Chris Disher Woodie Gough

Greeters

1-7 Bruce & Jan Lundy

1-14 Charles & Ann Holden

1-21 Wayne & Catrina Renegar

1-28 Jack Blunk Kent Brandon

Parking Assistance

1-7 Ronald Shore Wayne Renegar

1-14 Jimmy Merrell Chris Disher

1-21 Scott Shore Bobby Lynch

1-28 Ronald Shore Wayne Renegar

2401 Old Stage Road Yadkinville, NC 27055

336-463-2203 www.mydeepcreekbc.com

January 2018 Volume 2018 Issue No 1

A Christ-Centered, Bible-Based, Ministry-Focused, Community of Faith committed to serving our Lord Jesus Christ

Nursing Home/Rehab Hilda Hutchens

At Home

Edsel Allgood

Michael Bolick

Jerry Comer

Millie Daugherty

Nancy Dinkins

Amy Dixon

Mary Joyce Hall

Ann Holden

Kristi Kent

Dwight Leftwich

Felicia Leonard

Duane Long

Jan Lundy

Jim Lundy

LaVerne Matthews

Bill McMurray

Eli Miller

Nell Pullen

Dana Sharpe

Bobby Shore

Isaac Shore

Jacob Shore

Robert & Betty Shore

Lynn Teague

Harrell Todd

Lowell Todd

Margie Welch

Zander Whittaker

All Military and Families

Pray for These The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16

Regular Worship Times

Sunday

Bible Study 10:00 am Worship 10:55 am

Wednesday

Youth 6:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm

Church Office Hours

Monday 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday 1- 4 pm Thursday - 11 am - 3 pm

Contact Judy at secretary@mydeepcreekbc.com. The Church Office is located at the Parsonage.

Before Prayer

I weave a silence on my lips,

I weave a silence into my mind,

I weave a silence within my heart.

I close my ears to distractions,

I close my eyes to attentions,

I close my heart to temptations.

Calm me, O Lord, as you stilled the storm,

Still me, O Lord, keep me from harm.

Let all the tumult within me cease,

Enfold me, Lord, in your peace.

Celtic Traditional

Loan Balance as of January 2, 2018

$ 204,846.93

Games Begin! 4 pm Sunday,

January 7

Yadkinville Elementary

Come out and support these Kids!

YCM Needs

Place your donation in the

designated container in the parlor.

canned vegetables canned fruit canned juice

canned meat mayonnaise small bags of flour

canned white potatoes

Thank you for your generosity.

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Nursery Workers

Jan 7 Lee Cook Cindy Austin

Jan 14 Ryan Disher Robin Gough

Jan 21 Melissa Taylor Linda Gough

Jan 28 Glenda Hall Janet Epley

Feb 4 Roger Hall Lee Cook

Feb 11 Melinda Cook Ryan Disher

Feb 18 Cindy Austin Robin Gough

Feb 25 Rosie Lynch Janet Epley

Children’s Sermon/Church

Jan 7 Collins Sisters

Jan 14 Sherry Leftwich

Jan 21 Rosie Lynch

Jan 28 Tammy Smith

Feb 4 Collins Sisters

Feb 11 Sherry Leftwich

Feb 18 Rosie Lynch

Feb 25 Tammy Smith

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and

do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven

belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Greetings in the NAME of CHRIST!`

As I pen these words, the dawn of a “new” year is just days away. What will a “new”

year bring to each of us this year? Good Question!

We have all fallen into the trap of making “New Year’s Resolutions.” This year I will

resolve that—and then we fill in the ____________. What happens when our will intended resolution(s) for

the New Year fall flat and we fall woefully short? Have you pondered the possible “theological”

ramifications? This might be one of those questions that makes you go...hmmmmmm…

Some of you, as you read these words will experience on of those back of the neck hair raisings, and what

in the world is he talking about moments. That’s ok. Preachers are “paid to ponder the imponderables.” Bear

with me.

While our New Year’s resolutions may seem like a great idea and a bold decision that sounds good, that

may not necessarily be the case. Decisions bring with them unintended consequences, consequences we

may not have considered. Have you pondered this? Hmmmmmm…

Now, first let me say, I am not against New Year’s resolutions if they are done with the right heart—that is

intent, with the right focus, and with the right understanding. New Year’s resolutions if done properly can be

an enormous blessing. On the other hand—if they are not done so, they can become a curse and a tool in

the hand of the enemy. Let me explain one of the main unintended consequences of a New Year’s resolution

gone wrong.

Here are a few clue birds: guilt, condemnation, unforgiveness, and discouragement. Powerful words that

crush and devastate our spirit. They are key weapons in our enemy’s arsenal of spiritual warfare weapons.

Let me ask. How did you do at fulfilling last year’s New Year’s resolutions? Was it a victory or a defeat?

How did you feel it was the agony of defeat? The truth is, most folk making New Year’s resolutions will fail.

According to U.S. News and World Report, approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of

February. So the odds are against us.

The truth is, most of our New Year’s resolutions lack the requisite “power” and “focus” behind them. What

do you mean, Rick? Have you ever noticed that more often than not our New Year’s resolutions begin with

the pronouns of “I” or “my”? This is “Invictus theology,” that says, “ I am the Master of My fate; I am Captain

of My soul.” I hear Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20 echoing in my ears, “You are not your own, for

you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” Hmm...are the lights coming on?

Here is the point, New Year’s resolution(s) made with “I” or “my” will always lack the power and focus to

bring lasting life transformation. Why? Because under our own power we are helpless and hopeless against

our own sin nature, the world system, and the powers and principalities of the air that fight against our

being transformed into the image of Christ. WE are defenseless. The only hope and help is the abiding Christ

in us. The only hope and help is surrendering to the Lordship of Christ by making Him the Master and

Captain of our lives.

When Christ is Lord of our lives, we will seek His will and desire for our New Year’s resolutions. When

Christ is Lord of our loves, He becomes the focus of our heart’s desire. Psalm 37:4 connects the dots,

“Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart.”

Practice 6-7 pm Wednesdays

Yadkinville Elementary

HIM Healthy Initiatives Ministry

7 pm Mondays & Thursdays

Calendar 1 New Year’s Day

1 No HIM

2 7:00 pm - VISION 2020

3 6:00 pm - Bible Study resumes

3 7:20 pm - Choir Resumes

3 8:20 pm - Worship Team

4 7:00 pm - HIM Resumes

6 10:00 am - Glory Girls

7 4:00 pm - UPWARD Games/Yadkinville Elem.

14 4:00 pm - UPWARD Game

15 7:00 pm - Deacons

16 9:30 am - Ladies’ Bible Study at Priscilla’s

19 8:00 am - Elders

21 Sanctity of Life Sunday

21 7:30 am - BoBB

21 Sanctity of Life Sunday

21 4:00 pm - UPWARD Game

23 7:00 pm - Council

25 JOY Group/See Mae Burcham

Kent Brandon 1

Tommy Collins 4

Anna Watson 6

Bill Nance 7

Charles Holden 10

Rosie Lynch 10

Ryan Disher Sr 12

Continued page 3.

Tiffany Lynch 12

Emma Crews 19

Marcia Dinkins 20

Hilda Hutchens 20

Ryder Austin 23

Catrina Renegar 24

Kayden Taylor 26

Amy Dixon 28

Logan Martin 30

Birthdays

Reading Tutors are

needed at Courtney

Elementary January -

March. If you can help,

contact Barry Orrell to volunteer.

January 21

When Christ is Lord of our life and sits on the throne of our hearts there is nothing God the Father will not

“resolve” to do in us, for us, and thru us. When Christ is Lord of our life all the power and might of Heaven

and Earth stand ready to fulfill God’s resolution. That’s good news!

However, none of us are perfect. We will all fall short sometime or another of fulfilling our New Year’s

resolutions. We do not have to carry around the baggage of guilt, condemnation, unforgiveness, and

discouragement. There is GRACE. We can go to our Heavenly Father with a humble heart and simply ask

for His forgiveness. God has set us free from the bondage of sin and all of its associated maladies such as

guilt, condemnation, unforgiveness, and discouragement.

As we have seen, most New Year’s resolutions are “I” or “me” centered. But there is also another major

issue. Most of our New Year’s resolutions are about “doing” rather than “being.” Look at what Time

Magazine reported as the top five New Year’s resolutions: lose weight/be fit, quit smoking, learn

something new, eat healthier, get out of debt and save money. Nielsen reported a similar finding. What do

all five have in common? You guessed it, “doing.”

One glitch here. USA Today reported this week that a Marist poll found that “being a better person” was

the top of the list for 2018 New Year’s resolutions. None the less, “doing” New Year’s resolutions still

dominated the poll.

Here is the point. As followers of Christ, our doing proceeds from our being. In other words, we do

things for who we are in Christ, not from the standpoint of simply doing for ourselves. Let me illustrate.

We want to be a good steward of our body by not doing things such as being overweight, smoking,

abusing alcohol, or drugs. Why? Because they are inconsistent with who we are “in Christ.” That is, who

we claim to be “in Him,” as Christians. Again, we want to be good stewards of our finances and spiritual

gifts. Why? Because being in debt is not consistent with being who we are in Christ. Not using our spiritual

gifts for God’s glory and building up His body are not consistent with being who we are in Christ.

So, what are we to do about those New Year’s resolutions with the dawn of a New Year? First, we can

ask God what His plan is for us in the New Year. We can go to Him in earnest prayer and seek His wise

counsel. God the Father will never lead His children astray.

Second, we need to remember that we are a new creation in Christ, the old has gone away, and the new

has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). This means we have a new perspective—an eternal perspective, a kingdom

perspective, and a Christ-centered perspective. This doesn’t mean WE are perfect. But it does mean we

have a new relationship with God thru Christ Jesus. It does mean we can seek forgiveness and God’s grace

and strength for a new beginning when we do sin. It does mean we are free from the baggage of guilt,

condemnation, unforgiveness, and discouragement.

Finally, we can be resolved to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ as we endeavor to live out His plan

for us in this New Year. When we submit to Christ’s Lordship our doing will always proceed from our

being. The result is we will experience that abundant and full life God desires to give each of us not only

during this New Year, but every year.

Resolutions From page 2.

4 3 In the Grip of God’s GRACE,

Rick Page

The bylaws state that two elders and three to

five members of the congregation are to form

the Pastor Search Committee. It was decided

at our meeting that Ken Epley and Bruce

Lundy will be the elders to serve.

If you feel God is leading you to serve from

the congregation, please let Ken Epley know

today.

The date for the Called Business Meeting for

the purpose of electing a Pastor Search

Committee is revised to late January or early

February .

The Elders will fill the pulpit the month of

January and in February will begin using

supply pastors for Sunday morning worship.

Meanwhile, the Pastor Search Committee will

take a few months to decide about an interim

minister. Once that decision is made, the

committee will begin the process of searching

for a new pastor.

A short survey will be prepared for members

to complete and give to the Search

Committee. Pray that we as a church will

follow God’s leading during this time.

Pastor Search Process

Nine Questions of Innovation

Innovation is an intentional commitment to

designing solutions for real problems.

It requires the thoughtful processing and

execution of ideas that both your leadership and

those you hope to serve can embrace. Here are

some questions to ask yourself and your team

that may help to shape your work in innovation:

1. How does your organization define innovation

and embed that understanding into its own

narrative?

2. How does your organization measure the input,

workflow and output of innovation: How do

you measure success?

3. What are some of the key perspectives,

processes and praxes that help to shape your

culture of innovation?

4. What mindsets, qualities or talents do you look

for in team members for innovation, and how

do you cultivate these attributes?

5. How does your organization embrace

“disruptive innovators,” and who defines (or

redefines) leadership in this dynamic?

6. How do you deal with a staffer who may be a

growing distraction or who appears to be

working against the culture of innovation?

7. How do you view failure as it relates to

innovation? When is it part of the process, and

when is it unacceptable?

8. How does the legacy of your organization

enhance or deter you ability to lead

innovation?

9. What is the most important thing innovative

leaders should do regularly to stay effective and

fresh in their work?

What questions are you asking to guide your

efforts in innovation?

Charles Lee Used by Permission from Outreach Magazine.