Despite the heavy snow the night before, we still had a great turnout for church yesterday. With many local churches cancelling their services, our people were probably as anxious as I was whether we would be "open for business" so to speak. Granted, most people came to the 11:00am service, but what do you expect?!?
This weekend, we collected tons of toys and clothes for 16 needy families identified through Head Start. Our small groups really rallied around this project, and I was once again humbled by the generosity of our people. The best part about it is that the gifts are all anonymous... none of the families will know who they came from. It truly is better to give than to receive!
One of my favorite statements I heard yesterday came from a couple sitting behind me in church. We have been doing an on-going weekly drama to accompany the teaching series. This week's drama ended with a cliffhanger to which the couple responded, "You can't do that to us! This is just like a 'to be continued' in a TV show. I can't wait until next week to find out what happens next...I want to know now!"
WORSHIP
Angels We have Heard on High - Third Day
Joy to the World - Third Day
God of Wonders - City on a Hill
Promise of a Lifetime - Kutless
MESSAGE
Series: Second Chance Christmas
Message: What's Your Weakness?
Speaker: Bill White
Message available later this week on iTunes here...
Notable Quotes...
"Jesus was born to David's line because God keeps his promises...not because David kept his promise."
"No matter your past, your secret, your weakness...God will keep his promise."
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- New GOCC website with weekly podcast
- Class 101 & 201 - January 13th - contact the church office to register - 383-4330
- New recovery-based small group for women begins January 9th - email group leader at recovery@greatoakscc.org for more info
- Church office will be closed week of Christmas. In case of emergency, contact Bill at 261-0236.
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