Wow, we made it through another year. In 1950 I was 14 years old and I remember wondering if I would be alive in the year 2000. 64 years old sounded real old! Well, I made it to the year 2000, and even on to 2020.

This Sunday we will install our 2020 officers (elders, deacons and board members) during morning worship. Sermon title is “Saved By The LIght,” Text Isaiah 60:1-6. Light is one of the primary symbols for God’s presence.

Men’s group meets at 8 AM on Tuesday. Women’s group meets on Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Bible study resumes on Wednesday at 3:30 followed by choir at 4:45.

Church Board meets on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6 PM.

May this be a blessed year for our church family. And if trials come your way in 2020, cling to Jesus and remember His promises that all who believe in Him will never perish but have everlasting life; and He will be with you always, through the good times and the bad times.

Pastor Bowman

I switched sermons last week because the one I planned to preach wasn’t ready. I hope it will be ready by Sunday! Title is “Happy New Year? It All Depends.” Depends on what? I hope to show that it depends on whether or not we make two critical decisions. 
Again, because of the New Year’s holiday, Bible study and choir are cancelled this Wednesday. We will continue our study of Isaiah on January 8th. 
FCM men’s group meets at 8 AM on January 7th, FCW women’s group meets January 8th at 9:30. 
Official Board meets January 14th at 6 PM under the leadership of our new chairman, David Cox. 
Happy New Year to our wonderful church family!
Pastor Bowman

We will celebrate Christmas with a candlelight Christmas Eve communion service on Tuesday at 7 PM. I will share a meditation entitled “God’s Unconventional Messiah.”

The sermon this Sunday is entitled, “Happy New Year? It All Depends.” Text, John 1:1-4; 14.

No Bible study or choir for two weeks. Both resume on January 8. Bible study at 3:30 and choir following.

FCM will meet on January 7th. FCW meeting on January 8th.

To our entire church family we wish you all a very blessed Christmas.

Pastor Richard and Marie

This Sunday’s sermon will focus on Isaiah’s prophecy, especially focusing on the word “wonderful.” The Hebrew word is a much stronger word than our English word “:wonderful.” When Isaiah said the Messiah would be called “wonderful” he said a mouth full!

Wednesday Bible study at 3:30 will continue the study in the Book of Isaiah. Mark Simmons will be our leader. Choir will follow at 4:45. Since Christmas and New Year’s Day are both on a Wednesday this year Bible study and choir will be postponed for two weeks.

FCW is also moved back a week to January 8th. FCM will meet on January 7th.

Nine of us attended the Main Street Music Hall Christmas program in Osage Beach Sunday. The roads were wet but no ice or snow to speak of. As usual, they put on an inspiring and entertaining performance. For those who did not go and have tickets, if you go this Sunday you will have to go to the ticket booth to exchange your tickets. If you can’t go Sunday you can pick another date or even use the tickets for next year’s show. Or, you can obtain a refund. If you have any questions call Main Street Music Hall. They are very accommodating.

We will have our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at 7 PM.

Pastor Bowman

I will be doing a first person sermon on Simeon on 12/15. Simeon is an often forgotten person in the Christmas story. He appears in Luke 2.
Tonight is our appreciation dinner at Lil Papa Joe’s at 5:30. Marie and I are happy to host this dinner for the entire congregation. About 40 have signed up. We will enjoy good food, some challenging games Marie has cooked up, and a great time of fellowship.
Bible study resumes on Wednesday at 3:30. We have pie left over from the Bazaar for our snack! We will continue our study in Isaiah, chapters 36-39. Choir follows Bible study as usual.
Thursday at 10:30 AM is the annual FCW Christmas Tea at Debra Barb’s. That is always an enjoyable experience for the ladies.
Next Sunday we will have a soup/sandwich lunch after church. Then 27 of us will head to Osage Beach for our annual trip to their Christmas show. I hope I haven’t forgotten anything!
Pastor Bowman