Words of Encouragement from Bro. Jerry
 
At the end of December Betty and I will be leaving this blessed church. If there is one thing I could say to you it would be “Thank You”, continued throughout the page! I would say praise God through an entire page for what He has done in these eleven months. So many people are coming up to me and Betty telling us their appreciation for the change the Lord has made in their lives.
   My prayer as I leave is that God will give you a man of God to be your pastor who will preach the word, that people will come to know Jesus and those who know Him will grow spiritually to show the Reality of His person through their lives.
   From now until the day I die I will retain good memories of the privilege of being your pastor in the interim. December is a month rich in Christmas celebration of the first coming of our Lord and moment by moment anticipation of His coming again. Let's make it a point to enjoy every moment and to worship Him who both came and is coming for us.
   This will be my last article in the monthly newsletter. Betty and I love you with the love of the Lord.

Bro. Jerry

Annual Fruit Basket Delivery and Caroling

“A Christmas gift to the community.”
A Christmas tradition of EUBC is the making and delivering of fruit baskets to the sick, elderly and shut-ins. More recently caroling and a church fellowship  has been added to this activity.
On December 14th at 3:30 pm volunteers, headed by Linda and Richard Lott will gather to assemble the fruit baskets, then, at 4 pm, volunteers will start delivering them to the recipients. Groups of carolers , including youth and children will go out to homes and nursing homes in the community. Everyone will meet back at the church for a fellowship of finger foods and socializing.
Please sign up to provide names of those who should receive a fruit basket. Come and let us celebrate together this joyous season by doing for others.



Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Who was Lottie Moon?

She was one of the early  Southern Baptist missionaries and one of the first single woman missionaries to serve. She served as a Southern Baptist Missionary in China for 39 years.  She knew the need for more missionaries to tell the word of Jesus. She literally starved to death on the mission field helping others learn about Christ.
"How many there are ... who imagine that because Jesus paid it all, they need pay nothing, forgetting that the prime object of their salvation was that they should follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in bringing back a lost world to God."
- Lottie Moon
Tungchow, China
Sept. 15, 1887
How many people have not heard the word of Jesus?
1.6 billion people have never heard of Jesus
What can We do to spread the word of Jesus?
Support the Lottie Moon Christmas offering for foreign missions.
How much does it cost to support a missionary?

Per year           $41,258.77
Per month          $3,438.23
Per week               $793.44
Per day                  $113.04
Per hour                    $4.71
Per Minute                    .08

What is the Lottie Moon Christmas tree and what is its purpose?
“The purpose of the ornaments: To teach our children and each of us that the greatest way to celebrate the Birth of the Christ Child is to give Him a gift that is in keeping with His Mission, namely to reach the peoples of the earth with the Gospel of His love.”
“Each family and hopefully each member will select a  Lottie Moon ornament from the tree and take it home and place it on their Christmas tree. The ornament will be a reminder of the true meaning of the Christmas season- The Miraculous Birth of the Son of God.” Dr. John A Adams



PASTOR SEARCH  COMMITTEE
Wednesday November 19, 2008 a new Pastor Search Committee was elected. The members are Bob Brasher, John Hinson, Steve Cornelison, Jr., Dean Clanton, Donna Callis, Melissa Forsythe, Patsy Garner. Please pray for this committee as they   search for the man that God has planned for EUBC.
December Calendar



Words of Encouragement from Bro. Lee

Our Lord and Savior who cares for us and guides along the journey of life.
Youth who are willing to serve and minister to each other and the community.
Church members who consistently minister and encourage  each other.
Members who generously give time, energy, thought, and prayer to the many activities of church.
Spirit of service and fellowship that unites our church.
 
I am pleased with our youth especially those who come regularly, sing in the choir and youth room, as well as those who faithfully attend and participate in Youth on Mission service projects.  I anticipate a new year with challenges but with the expectation that souls will be saved, encouraged, and strengthened.   Please join with me in praying for our youth-especially the basketball players who are visiting our church.  May God bless you as you seek His face and reflect on God's love that brought Him to earth to pay the ultimate price that we may be renewed!

All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired. -- Martin Luther

Emmanuel. God with us. He who resided in Heaven, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, willingly descended into our world. He breathed our air, felt our pain, knew our sorrows, and died for our sins. He didn't come to frighten us, but to show us the way to warmth and safety.---Charles Swindoll
Upcoming Events:
 
Youth prayer partners:  we need church members to commit to praying for our basketball players and other youth-please see Bro. Lee if interested or sign up on youth bulletin board.
 
Dec. 6, 2008-Fellowship Trip to Wolfchase Mall-sign-up in youth room
 
Dec. 14, 2008-Christmas caroling and visitation service project with youth Christmas party to follow in youth room


MUSIC NOTES:
Everyone join us for Christmas Caroling  and delivering fruit baskets at 4:00 pm on December 14th.
The choir will have a dress rehearsal and social December 20 at 4:00 pm.
Adult Choir Musical:
Wonderful Name
Dec. 21st, 10:00 am
 
Gordon Street

CHILDREN'S CORNER
Dear Church Friends:
What a wonderful blessing it is to serve our Lord Jesus Christ at East Union Children's Corner. Our staff at EUCC truly makes a great team to serve and grow with. We are blessed with many sweet children that come from great families that love the Lord.
The holidays are here- wow-this year has flown by. EUCC will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Friday after Christmas so our teachers and staff may have this special time of the year with their families.
Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!!!
Serving Him,
Sandra Cornelison, Director


Children' News by Bro. Jimmy
Youth News by Bro. Lee
Happy Holiday!
 
My youngest son, Kevin, will be irate when he sees that heading. He says we always need to include Christ in all our holiday greetings, and he is right.
 
Our children's Christmas musical is about keeping Jesus the main focus. Our children have worked very hard to bring
us this interesting story of what this holiday season would be like without Jesus and His gift to us. Make sure you are here to experience this wonderful musical.
 
Just one long term note: Coming next fall: AWANA
 
Merry Christmas,
Loving you and Jesus,
 
Jimmy & Doris Price


GA'S

Post Office
For a donation to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering you can have your Christmas cards hand delivered! Again this year, the GA's will deliver the Christmas Cards to regularly attending church members. Instead of paying for postage, you can help the GA's with this project by making a donation of your postage money.

December 10th the GAs will work on their World Venture project instead of December 17 on Mission Night. They will be decorating Christmas cards for the Nursing Home.
 
GA's: Don't forget the Lock-in January 9 &10. Special Guest :
Ramona Mercer, Retired Missionary who served in Japan.


DECEMBER MISSIONS MEAL
Menu
Homemade Chili- Hot Dogs
Homemade Pimento & Cheese
Sandwiches
Potato Chips
Fresh Vegetable Tray
 
Desserts
Red Velvet Cake, Pecan Pie
Apple Pie, Cherry Pie
Assorted Christmas Cookies
Boiled Custard, Ice cream