AM - ANDY CONNELLY

PM - SINGING

Word of the Week - SOVEREIGNTY

Office: (615)794-5267 Fax: (615)794-5342 News: (615)794-8885

office@southernhills.net southernhills.net

OUR ELDERS:

David Broome Dan Cottrell

John Cottrell Jeff Rhodes

OUR DEACONS:

Advertising - Ryan Haedge, Cullen Rodgers

Benevolence - David Cost

Buildings & Grounds - DeWayne

Johnston, Matt Potts

Day School - Chris Graham, Len McKnatt,

Dave Sweeney

Education - Dale Alden, Phillip McCullough,

Mike Mizer, Daniel Winkler

Fellowship - Jimmy Davis

Finance & Office Administration Chris Graham, Clint Oppermann

Health & Wellness - John Dees

Missions - John Pratt, Thomas Waggoner

New Members - Ryan Haedge

Security - Jimmy Campbell

Senior Ministry - Dave Sweeney

Technology - Michael Meade,

Cullen Rodgers

Worship - Alex Melton, Dave Sweeney

Youth - Jimmy Campbell, Jimmy Davis,

Chris Doughtie, DeWayne Johnston, Michael Meade

OUR STAFF:

Aubrey Johnson - Preaching

Andy Miller - Family Life

Cody Lovett - Youth

Katie Vanderpool - Office

Well done good and faithful servant.

The Year of

GROWTH

Volume 28 Issue 49

DECEMBER 3, 2017

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good

stewards of God's varied grace

I Peter 4:10

Facebook, in November, is filled with posts in which people discuss

gratitude. It is a reminder of how blessed we are and the resources we

have available at our fingertips. God has blessed us with these resources

and expects us to use them for His glory. Being a good steward requires us

to be selfless, thoughtful and diligent.

Being selfless is not neglecting ourselves, but putting others first. Putting

others first could be as simple as holding a door for someone or allowing

someone to go before us in line. Simple acts of selfless kindness go a very

long way.

Thoughtfulness requires listening and planning. Take time to listen to the

people in your life, it is the best way to ensure that you are meeting their

needs. A good steward wants to use his resources efficiently and wisely.

Thinking through every possible scenario will help us make certain we are

being good stewards of what God has blessed us.

Finally, a good steward is diligent in all they do. Everything is done with a

purpose in mind and a projected outcome. Our challenge in scripture is to

serve each other with a sincere heart and not out of obligation. We need

to make sure our intent and our actions are in line with each other.

- Andy Miller

SICK/PRAYER LIST

John Sims is undergoing treatments. Please keep

him and Melba in your prayers.

Anne Harris is in rehab at NHC Place in Cool

Springs. Her family is still requesting no visitors at

this time.

Jimmy Smithson spent some time in Maury

Regional due to pneumonia, but was able to go home

last week.

Continue to Remember: Brittany Adams, Lillian Anders,

Erica Berglund, Tom and Betty Bolles, Mike Caldwell, Susan

Campbell, Doris Coomy, Norma Cost, Julie Cottrell, Paige

Crumley, Barbara Dees, Jacob Downing, Debbie Fioranelli, Erin

Green, Michael Hensley, Johnny Henson, Frieda Holloway,

Marie Holman, Robert Holt, Psyleeta Jackson, Gail Krech,

Treven Lenox, Minnie Lincoln, Kathy Malon, Ron Maynard,

Helen McKee, David McKnatt, Wilda Moss, Dean Nichols, Amos

Penley, Lois Pratt, Wendy Reid, John Sims,

Marcia Spillers, Marguerite Steele, Nellie Smithson, Jimmy

Smithson, Alice Vasy, Mike Vice, Harrison Warren, Stoney

Warren, Bobbie Wilhoite, Lynn Wood.

Our Shut-ins: Jane Davis, Nancilynn Dunn, Walter Eaves,

Wilma Gower, Jean Henderson, Russell and Ruth Miller,

Lawrence and Janet Cash, Betty Pence.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 3, 2017 Page 2

All members and visitors, please fill out the

attendance cards in the back of the pews in

front of you so we may have a record of your

attendance.

Ladies Bible Class will meet Wednesday Morning at

10am in room 100.

The 2 new editions of THINK Magazine are available in

the foyer.

THANK YOU

The Blood Drive was a great success due to the giving hearts of this congregation. Thank you to everyone

who came out & made a difference in our community! The next blood drive is 6/22/2018!

Love,

Garrett & Teri Moore

MARRIAGE RETREAT

The Great Smokey Mountain Marriage Retreat will

take place the weekend of February 16-18, 2018. You

will need to register for the convention online at

www.smokeymountainmarriage.com, registration is

$40 per couple by January 15, 2018 and will go up to

$50 per couple after, lodging will be $160 per couple.

See Andy Miller or Lee & Dana Glasscock for more

information.

Chuck & Jennifer Meek

4977 Ash Hill Road

Spring Hill, TN 37174

615-790-6202

Please add them to your directory!

SYMPATHY

We continue to extend our sympathy to the family of

Mrs. Elizabeth Haley who passed away last week.

Mrs. Haley’s funeral was yesterday in Franklin.

We also continue to extend our sympathy to Paddy &

Melissa Flanagan on the passing of Melissa’s father

Don Gross. His funeral was on Thursday in

Alabama. Paddy is the Youth Minister at Concord

Road.

FAMILY SKI TRIP

Our annual ski trip will be Martin Luther King

Weekend, January 12-15, 2018, in beautiful Banner

Elk, North Carolina. We ski at Sugar Mountain

Resort. Cost for skiing includes ski rentals and lift

tickets. Ski school and lessons are also available. For

more information, please see Andy Miller.

To register, please go to:

www.southernhills.net/youth/forms.

THOSE TO SERVE

December 3, 2017 Page 3

TODAY — SUNDAY, December 3, 2017

USHERS: John Dees, Bayley Dees,

Wayne Eldridge

Preside at Lord’s Table: Reese Harrub

Serve the Lord’s Supper: Gary French,

Chris Graham, Ryan Haedge, Will Harrub

Reader: John Bufford

Opening Prayer: Cody Lovett

Closing Prayer: Calvin Davis

Song Leader: Matt Lyndoe

TONIGHT’S EVENING SERVICE

P.M. Preside/Lord’s Supper: David Cost

P.M. Reader: SINGING

Opening Prayer: Trey Post

Closing Prayer: Tony Tucker Song Leader: SINGING

THIS WEDNESDAY December 6, 2017

Opening Prayer: Jon Ferrie

Closing Prayer: Matthew Ensor

Song Leader: Cy Warren

THE RECORD

Last Sunday (11/26/2017) Morning Worship 271

Sunday School N/C

Evening Worship 197

Wednesday Night (11/29/2017) 189

Contribution Last Sunday: $10,387.00

Contribution YTD: $554,635.00

Contribution Goal YTD: $552,000.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING DEVOTIONALS

December 4, 2017 - Ladies Devotional

Room 100, 7pm

December 5, 2017 - Breakfast with Dan

Shoney’s Highway 96, 8am

NURSERY TODAY - December 3, 2017

AM: Joy Marrison and Dorea Johnston

PM: Vi Waldrep and Beverly Smithson

NURSERY-NEXT SUNDAY - December 10, 2017

AM: Heather Baker and Carolyn Pratt

PM: Mindy Doughtie and Jean Sweeney

COLLECT COMMUNION CUPS – December

Vi Waldrep

BUILDING LOCK-UP - December

Jimmy Campbell & Mike Mizer

GREETERS - December

Dan & Linda Cottrell

FOOD GROUP LEADERS - December

Linda Cottrell - 615-377-6160

Vi Waldrep - 615-472-1333

Monthly Elder Chairman - December

Jeff Rhodes

Vienna Toy Drive

As in years past our Yo Pro Group will be conducting a toy

drive for the Vienna Georgia community. We are asking for

new or gently used toys. These can be left in the crates in

Andy Miller’s Office. Money can also be donated to

purchase toys. The average household income in this

community is well below the poverty line. We have had

great success with this mission effort in the past and want

to thank everyone who has donated or helped.

Men’s Basketball Schedule

Tuesday or Thursday at the Children’s Home Gym

12/5 - 6:30pm 1/25 - 6:30pm

12/14 - 7:30pm 2/1 - 7:30pm

12/21 - 8:30pm 2/6 - 6:30pm

1/2 - 6:30pm

1/11 - 7:30pm

1/16 - 8:30pm

Come out and support our team!

LADIES ORNAMENT SWAP

Our Annual Ladies Ornament Swap will

be on Thursday December 14th at 6:30pm

at the home of Laura Meade. Please

bring your favorite finger food and a $10

wrapped ornament. ALL Ladies are

Invited, & if possible, please try to

carpool. If you have any questions, see

Laura or call the church office..

Southern Hills Church of Christ

2508 Goose Creek By-Pass

Franklin, TN 37064 Address Correction Requested

...from Andy & Cody

LADS TO LEADERS

Lads to Leaders is a program that provides leadership training for our youth ages Pre-K to Senior in high school. We offer everything from public speaking, song leading, art, service projects, photography, web design, puppets, and many other categories. It culminates at a convention held at Opryland Hotel on March 29-31, 2018. Lads to Leaders information packets and pricing will be available next Sunday and registration will open online next Sunday. This is a great program and we hope everyone will be involved. If you would like a room at the hotel, we have a block of rooms at a reduced rate but they are first come first serve. If you would like a room, you must contact Jennifer Miller directly, and they will be assigned in the order that the requests are received. Convention is earlier this year so we will be starting practice earlier and closing registration earlier.

EQUIP

December 28-29 - Equip is for ages 6th grade and up. This is a very unique program focused on equipping our youth to be leaders in our church

and society. Broad Street Church of Christ will be joining us again this year. We will begin at 8:30 on Thursday morning and wrap up on Friday.

We will spend Thursday evening at the building. Please sign up at

www.southernhills.net/youth/forms.

December 7, 2017 - Caroling and Stocking delivery March 29-31, 2018 - Lads to Leaders

July 8 - 11, 2018 - VBS July 12 - 16, 2018 - Vienna VBS

KFC CAROLING

The KFC group will be stuffing and delivering stockings to the Tennessee Children's Home on

Thursday, December 7th. Plan to drop your kids off at the building at 6pm and pick up around 8:30pm.

Please have your kids eat dinner before they come. We will have a snack at the end of the activity. We will be caroling and delivering to several houses, so plan to dress warm. If you have any questions, see Cody or

Nikki.

Dec 28-29, 2017 - Equip

January 6, 2018 - Special Girls Project

March 3-5,2018 - Spring Retreat

March 29-31, 2018 - Lads to Leaders

July 8 - 11, 2018 - VBS

July 12 - 16, 2018 - Vienna VBS

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 9:00 AM

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 10:00 AM

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP 5:00 PM

WEDNESDAY LADIES BIBLE CLASS 10:00 AM

(During the School Year)

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY 7:00 PM