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Immanuel: “God With Us”

Christmas is about God’s desire to express his perfect love for us. “God with us” is one of the most powerful theological concepts in all of scripture. God is an all powerful, holy one who wants us to be with him. he created us and desires to live with us. The garden, tabernacle and temple all show

God’s love for us. ultimately, we see his desire in Jesus and now in his spirit who not only lives with us but in us.

as believers it is imperative that we live with and in Jesus. We need to live spirit filled lives. The point is that immanuel is not only about Christmas but about the reality of our everyday lives. God is constantly with us and that reality should transform who we are and how we act.

Next Yeari have prayed and thought a great deal about next year. There are two special dates i want to talk with you about. The first is on January 2, 2011 when we will devote the first service of the new year to prayer. on that day i will be asking every member

of Trinity to commit to pray 15 minutes for the church every week for the entire year. We will be challenging each member to commit to read the Word in a systematic way and we will spend the entire day around prayer and we will be taking the lord’s supper. We will also be committing to seek God for his will throughout the year. if we are to be used by God, we must be people of prayer. i can think of no better way to start our new year than on our knees and focused on the Father.

The second day is January 9 when we will talk about the vision of the church as we move forward. The goal of the 9th will be to present a clear vision for 2011 and what i believe God desires for us to accomplish. i hope to talk about expecta-tions and what God desires from each of us as we seek his Kingdom in 2011.

in both cases we will be having sunday evening services. i hope that every member of Trinity will make being at these two events a priority. We pray that every member will attend sunday school on these days when the classes will be involved in some very special lessons.

The Search is OnWe are currently seeking to fill two positions: youth and music. We have looked at hundreds of resumes and are currently talking with several candidates for the youth position as well as candidates for the music pastor position. The key to these searches is hearing who it is God desires to serve in these areas. i want nothing but the best for our students and music and i know God has a perfect person in mind for these positions. youth: We are looking for someone who loves God and has the ability and passion to disciple students. he needs to have a long term plan and a clear process for growing students into Christ-likeness.

music: The role music plays in corporate worship is so important. a music pastor needs to have a great deal of maturity and the ability to edify people of all ages. he needs to have not only a spirit-filled life but the ability to lead us in spirit- filled worship.

For each of these positions i would ask that you pray that God will bring men who will be part of a greater Kingdom work that will launch us to another level of ministry hear at Trinity. We must also continue to pray for Jeff and Kim (and sara Beth) as they seek the lord’s will for their future. Jeff is a great blessing and i consider it an honor to work with him.

eddie Coakley John 3:30

J.O.Y. ClubJoy Club “Old Fashion Christmas”

Thursday, December 9, 2010 6:00 pm

Special Guest: “Promise” Tickets $ 10.00

purchase tickets from mary Blackmon, Judy & herman merritt

or Walter Walker Catered by southern skillet

Guests are welcome!

Discovery ClassThe next Discovery class will begin Sunday, December 5th at 11:00 am in room 235.

This is a three week class and is for new members and for those wanting further information on Trinity. Call the church office to enroll or email Jim smith at [email protected].

2011 Girls In Action + Royal Ambassorsstarting in January, grades 1-6 will start Girls in Action (girls) and Royal Ambassadors (boys) on Wednesday nights from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

We will need ladies for the girls and men for the boys in order to have two programs. With enough volunteers, each program will then be divided into three age groups: 1st-2nd graders, 3rd-4th graders, 5th-6th grades. We need a leader and an assistant in each group. Training will be provided for all volunteers. please pray about being involved!

Contact Brenda Willis ([email protected]) for more information or to sign up!

Trinity Health StatisticsYEAR TO DATE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

sunday school/Bible studies 447morning Worship Gathering 743

YEAR TO DATE CONTRIBUTIONSGeneral Budget needs $616,836

General Budget received $557,725

over (under) Budget - ($59,110)

Debt retirement offering* $644,524

Contributions accurate through 11.28.10

*Debt Retirement offering is amount given since campaign began.

“Living Real - Go Live” Let us know your story!The “living real” Conference Team would like to thank the TBC Women’s ministry for hosting us in october. God was truly glorified and many lives were changed. “living real” would love to hear your comments on how your life was touched through this ministry. please go to the website, www.livingrealmag.com and let us know your thoughts about the conference by emailing us through the website or by mailing them to: Living Real 1117 Blakely Court, West Columbia, SC 29170.

We will continue to pray for you as you seek to “Live Real” and impact this world for Christ.

The “living real” team,

Lara Gopp, Joeli Mulligan and Melanie Shull

SympathiesPlease keep these families in your prayers...

Emma S. Water - 10/28/10

Bucky Kress (Jane Thorne’s nephew) - 11/2/10

Dennis Orr (husband of Tracy orr) - 11/3/10

Pamela Gaylord (Daughter of Carolyn & Wallace Tompkins) - 11/9/10

Fred Spires (uncle of Donny Burkett) - 11/9/10

Lois Lewis (aunt of Debbie Chavis) - 11/22/10

Elizabeth Day Sparks (mother of Beverly stilwell and grandmother of Jeff stilwell) - 11/25/10

Prisoner PacketsThe mary lou merchant Circle collected

102 prisoner packets to take to the lexington association for distribution. We would like to thank everyone that participated.

Parents Night Out! Coming in February

(preschoolers-Children)

Friday, Feb. 11th Cost: $3 per child

includes pizza, drink and dessert. sign up beginning in January.

Keep Your Bulletin! eat at ryans on sunday December 12th and receive $3 off an adult meal with your church bulletin from the service that day. (up to 2 adults per bulletin.)

What better way to top off an excellent service than with a great meal?

For Emergencies!if you have an emergency after-hours situation, dial 791-0440, ext. 110 and follow the directions. 24 Hour Prayer Line: 794-3335

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Trinity’s Purpose:To love, reach and grow people

into fully devoted followers of Christ for the glory of God.

The Season for Music!Invite your family, friends, and neighbors on...

• December 12 • The TBC Children’s Choir will present “Back to the manger”

• December 19 • The TBC Worship Choir & TBC stage Troupe will present “o holy night”

• December 24 • TBC Christmas eve service

ALL Musicals and the Christmas Eve Service will be at 6:00 pm.

New 2011 Deacons• Kenny Bingham • Mickey Garrison

• Keith Huggins • Hartwell Merchant

• Ernie Monts • Rick Shull

• Wayne Yarborough

Trinity Baptist Church2003 Charleston highwayCayce, sC 29033

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Season for Music • Discovery Class • J.O.Y. Club • Children’s Ministry • Parents Night Out

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