Birthdays November 10 ~ Tony Ratliff

November 10 ~ Val Keiper

November 30 ~ John Kornegay

Upcoming Events Are you ready for some fellowship? I am!

On November 22 we are inviting our

church family and friends to join with us

in the Fellowship Hall for a time to share

some breakfast food. We of course will be

social distancing, even at the tables, and

serving rolls, donuts, bagels, coffee, juice,

and maybe another treat or two. All you

have to do is come, observe Covid policy

and share in good Christian fellowship.

WE NEED THIS for our own

EDIFICATION!

Plan now to come and join with us! Of

course; as always, masks, sanitizer, and

social distancing will be encouraged.

Again, November 22nd, 9am—9:45am,

APCC Fellowship Hall. Plan now to be

with us. Please sign up at the Welcome

Center. SEE YOU THEN!

Volunteers are needed in various areas within

the church. Please sign up at the Welcome Cen-

ter. Thank you

ANNUAL MEETING This month we are

asking you for your help as we make prepara-

tions for our APCC Annual Meeting held in

January. Please volunteer & be involved!

"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High." Psalm 50:14

Kicking Covid to the Side...Putting God UPFRONT!

Have you heard the latest information on Covid-19? I hope you have because I’m NOT going to talk about it in this newslet-

ter, other than to say “Kick It to the Side...PUT GOD UPFRONT! No, I’m not saying observing the rules should not be con-

sidered or followed, nor am I saying that we shouldn’t observe the CDC recommendations to remain healthy. I’m just saying

I’m ready to return to church, ministering to EVERYONE and not just a few. The truth is folks, we have allowed people who

don’t follow the Worship of God to lead us astray from the Kingdom. We have put God in second place in our lives. In short,

we have set aside our Worship and trust that He will keep us safe and wrapped in His arms, and allowed others to tell us how

dangerous it will be to continue to seek after Him in Worship and Praise as recorded in Hebrews 10:24&25. The writer of

Hebrews is trying to warn us against straying from His commands. We read, “24 And let us consider how we may spur one

another on toward love and good deeds. 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let

us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” The truth is, we need to be finding ways to

encourage one another; to help as we face this pandemic to insure we DO NOT fall away. I hear ministers saying each week

how grieved they are about the number of people who are not attending Worship. Our congregation has fallen off as well in

attendance. And like I said earlier, I am NOT saying to disregard the CDC warnings/recommendations to remain healthy. I

am just saying as Christians we have a responsibility to continue in our following the lead of the Holy Spirit, the commands

of Jesus, and the will of our Father in heaven. Stop letting the fear of Covid dictate your Christian obligations. Call some-

one today in your church family, invite them to ride along with you and return back to your first love—the Worship of God the

Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Let Romans 12:1-2 become your promise today!

Hebrews 12:2 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…”

Throughout the Holidays… This Holiday Season appears that it may be for many not the

joyous time it should be. Many people will remain secluded in

their homes either by choice or mandate. Why not resolve right

now to help brighten the days of these folks? Let them know you

are thinking about them by phone call or card. Maybe even bet-

ter, bake some cookies, candy or bread and deliver it to them as a

gift and measure of your love. I have found it amazing at times

what a half dozen or dozen cookies, a small pie or cake, or some

special offering can make in a person’s life.

Follow the lead of some of those Holiday guru’s who remind

us every year that giving even a small token of thought can make

all the difference in someone’s life who otherwise will feel forgot-

ten. Philippians 2:4 reminds us, “Each of you should look not

only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

Share a gift of remembrance this Holiday and make certain

the love of Jesus shines through! May God bless us ALL!

A SPECIAL “THANK YOU” to those who helped supply candy for this

years Trunk and Treat. Every little effort to help let children know we care in the

name of Jesus is appreciated. Not only candy was distributed, but also books and

church flyers. Getting the message out about Salvation MUST be our goal!

Have you borrowed some item from the church? From time to

time we have people borrow items from the church to use either personally or in

their homes. Example: Tables, Chairs, Carpet Cleaner, or a mobility help such as

wheelchairs or walkers. We are happy to loan these if we have them to loan with

the understanding the borrower will be FULLY responsible for its care and clean-

ing before return. If you are wanting to borrow something, you MUST check

with the office FIRST, arrange a time to pick up, and sign out the item on our

worksheet. Your help keeps our items available and in good condition.

1016 W Camphor St. Avon Park, FL

November 2020 Servers

Open Up/Lock Up:

John Kornegay

Hosts:

John Kornegay (Sanctuary)

Communion Meditation:

Sal Sboto

Lee Taylor

Greg Ratliff

Ricky Helms

John Kornegay

Communion to the Sick:

Sal Sboto

Lee Taylor

Greg Ratliff

Ricky Helms

John Kornegay

Communion Preparations:

Kelli Ratliff

Communion Servers:

Communion Servers

are selected weekly.

JAM Class:

"You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity

will result in thanksgiving to God." 2 Corinthians 9:11

Phone: 863-453-5334 Fax: 863-453-9773

Email: office@avonparkchristianchurch.com www.avonparkchristianchurch.com Greg Ratliff, Preaching Minister

Weekly ServicesWeekly ServicesWeekly Services Sunday 10 am Morning Worship at Avon Park Christian Church or Live Stream on YouTube!

Beginning on January 13th, 2021, our Wednesday Evening Bible Study will resume! Plan now to be with us for a light meal (to be announced) prior to the Bible Study.

If you would like to prepare something to be shared, a head count will be provided.

LIVE STREAMING on YOUTUBE is still provided every Sunday! If you are having trouble viewing our

YOUTUBE Worship programming, please see Tony or Pastor Greg at your convenience. We will be happy

to take you through the procedure step by step. It’s easy so watch now on your streaming device!

Women’s Ministry Update We are considering resuming the Women’s Bible Study on January 11th, 2021 at 9am. Our normal meeting date has been every Monday. We hope this will continue to work for you in the new year. We will be changing our Meeting Room in order that we may Social Distance, wearing of masks (if you so desire), and as always hand sanitizer will be provided. We will be in fact observing CDC Guidelines for Small Group Gatherings. Your help is Required. I need to know if you want to consider meeting for our Ladies Bible Study Ministry at this time. Please contact me to confirm that you WILL be meeting, or that WILL NOT be meeting at this time. I will need a head count of people attending ASAP. Thank You, Susan Taylor (863) 385-0686