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MISSION OF THE MONTH

John Wesley in a 1778 sermon stated “Cleanliness is indeed next to Godliness”. While this is not a verse in the Bible,

it certainly has merit in certain aspects of our lives. Carol Paschal, director of Cobb Street Ministries, strives to teach

all those who seek shelter life skills as well as the vital need for Jesus in their hearts. And cleaning products head up

the list of have-to-have-all-the-time! Specifically, this month we are collecting:

1. bleach-liquid, packs, any size or brand

2. Pine Sol-lavender scented if possible

3. cleaning wipes (disposable)

Bring your items to the table outside of the Choir Room and they will be gratefully donated at the end of January.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY

“What if joy is better than you imagined?”, a question that is voiced by many in the midst of

disappointments, regrets, and difficult situations. We will be discovering how joy can be a weapon

to fight life’s greatest battles. Margaret Steinberg in “FIGHT BACK WITH JOY” will lead us to

celebrate more, regret less, and stare down your greatest fears. Join us on Tuesday mornings

beginning January 10th, 9:30am in C-18. For questions, contact Caroline Singletary.

YOUNG IN HEART

Young In Heart met December 15th with 46 members and 6 guests present. Joel Spiess was there with 75 children

from Bells Ferry Choral group. They sang beautiful Christmas songs. Our next meeting will be January 19, 2017 and

will be a Happy Birthday Party for all over 80 years old. This is a covered dish. For a reservations, call Linda Hodges

DEACONS

The Deacon Body held its final meeting for 2016 on December 18th. Officers for 2017 are Roland Smith, Deacon

Lead; David Peterson, Vice Lead; and Ray Butler, Secretary. Changes and improvements to existing ministries as well

as new deacon ministries were announced for 2017. The deacons of Sandy Plains have plans for a dynamic year in

2017 and expect to move forward like you have not seen in recent years.

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LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING AND CHRISTMAS BANQUET

We exceeded the expectations for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering—$17,092! Thanks to everyone who gave

financially as well as prayed for the missionaries and this offering specifically during the Week of Prayer for Interna-

tional Missions. Mike and Kathy Weaver did an excellent job speaking at our Christmas Banquet. Thank you for your

love offering that was presented to them. Many people participated in the banquet. It was a great success and it

could not have happened without all of the volunteers who helped in so many ways. Thank you each and

every one! May God richly bless you for your service!

LEADERSHIP TEAM

As we embark on another year, we remember the past and look forward to the year ahead. We should prayerfully

consider how we will work this year to advance the Kingdom of God in our community, our state, our nation and our

world.

I pray that the Leadership Team this year will continue to seek the Lord's will in making decisions that need to be

made. Please pray for wisdom, courage, love and strength for this team. The members are Jim Caulk, Bess Clements,

Earl Gossage, Jim Hodges, David Huckeba, Betsy Moody, Cindy Moore, Al Southerland, and Vanessa Biggers. Terri

Butler and Ed England rotated off - thanks for your service for the last three years!

'Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made

known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through

Christ Jesus.' Philippians 4:6,7

In His Service,

Vanessa

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STUDENTS - Gary McEntire

REGULAR STUDENT ACTIVITIES RESUME JANUARY 8th

Our regular student studies resume on Sunday, January 8th at 5:00. This program teaches Middle and High School

students to embrace the cost that comes with being a disciple of Jesus. If your student is only able to participate in

one student activity each week, our Sunday night program is where they need to be.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT RESUMES JANUARY 28th

Our Parents Night Out program resumes on Saturday, January 28th. We need adults and students to help

provide meals and child care. Volunteers should report about 5:15. The event goes from 6:00-9:30. This is a

great opportunity to serve our community AND earn money for our summer activities.

A NEW TYPE OF SUMMER CAMP

Summer Camp for Middle and High School students will be during the week of June 11th-16th (exact dates to be

announced later). This year, we will be taking a group of students and their families up to Kentucky to visit the

Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter—which is a full scale model of Noah’s Ark. More details will be made

available in February.

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WEDNESDAY DINNERS

January Fellowship Dinner Menus: 1/4: NO EVENING MEAL

1/11: Ham Tetrazzini, Lemon-Pepper Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Too Much Chocolate Cake

Children: Hot Dogs, French Fries, Applesauce

1/18: White Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Salad, Sugared Spanish Bar Cake

Children: Chicken Nuggets, Potato Chips, Grapes

1/25: Smothered Pork Roast, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans Almondine, Salad, Biscuits, Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Children: Sloppy Joes, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans

REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday 9:30am Classic Worship 9:30am Bible Study 11:00am Modern Worship 11:00am KIDSWorship in Student Center 11:00am Bible Study 4:30pm Middle and High School Discipleship 5:00pm Middle and High School 7:00pm Band Rehearsal (WC)

Monday 6:00pm GriefShare (C14) 6:30pm Butler Small Group

Tuesday 9:30am Ladies Bible Study in C18

Wednesday 5:15pm Fellowship Dinner (FH) 6:00pm AWANA (gym) 6:30pm Adult Bible Study (FH) 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (WC)

Thursday 6:30pm Porter Small Group

UP AND COMING

1/2 OFFICE CLOSED 1/4 NO EVENING ACTIVITIES 1/5 W.O.M.:Mission Seekers, 10:30am (C18) 1/8 Leadership Meeting, 4pm (C18) 1/12 Caring and Sharing, 7pm (Jeannette Florian's) 1/15 Deacon Meeting, 4pm (C18)

1/15 Quarterly Church Conference, 5pm (WC) 1/19 Young In Heart, 11am (FH) 1/22 Heritage, 4pm 1/31 Senior Men’s Meeting, 10am (FH)

Dr. Alvin Southerland Senior Pastor al@sandyplains.org

Gary McEntire Pastor to Students gary@sandyplains.org

Bryan Paine Worship Pastor bryan@sandyplains.org

Janet Porter Children’s Director janetporter@sandyplains.org

Dr. Don Mason Pastor to Senior Adults

Terri Butler Preschool Director terri@sandyplains.org

Nanci Maples Ministerial Assistant nanci@sandyplains.org

Janet Earnest Financial Assistant janet@sandyplains.org

CHURCH STAFF

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Volunteer Schedule January 1st January 2nd January 15th January 22nd January 29th

Deacon of the Week

Dick Porter Earl Gossage David Peterson Ray Butler Chad Conrey

Lock-Up

David Braswell Roy Earnest Roy Earnest David Peterson David Peterson

Roland Smith Lewis Casey Lewis Casey Jim Caulk Jim Caulk

Security at 9:30am

Lewis Casey Danny Ashley Ron Stone Wally Harris Lewis Casey

Sam Hill Robert Moody Fran Florian Earl Gossage Sam Hill

Security at 11:00am

Jim Caulk Tony Millsapp Wayne Cole Roy Earnest Jim Caulk

Mike Dean Steve Whitfield Wayne Bartlett Roland Smith Mike Dean

Traditional Service Ushers

Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 1 Team 2

David Braswell Chad Conrey Don Singletary David Braswell Chad Conrey

Wayne Bartlett Danny Ashley Lewis Casey Wayne Bartlett Danny Ashley

Bob Hayes Joe Ballew Wayne Cole Bob Hayes Joe Ballew

Jim Kennedy Earl Gossage John Downer Jim Kennedy Earl Gossage

John LaRue Robert Moody Fran Florian John LaRue Robert Moody

Steve Stephens Ron Stone Wally Harris Steve Stephens Ron Stone

Don Walker Sam Hill Don Walker

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