VOL. 26 NO 52, DECEMBER 28, 2016 in 2016

FROM TIM…

WE HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT CHRISTMAS - I hated to miss seeing everyone on Christmas Day, but I heard good things about the sermons from Colton Shannon and Dick Deising. I appreciate them so much for filling in on shorter-than-usual notice, and I appreciate our elders allowing me to go be with my mom and dad at the hospital in Orlando. Mom had taken some steps backward last week, but she is now making slow day-to-day progress, and we appreciate so much everyone’s prayers. I hope everyone here had a good Christmas, and I hope you’re enjoying the final week of the year. SPEND SOME TIME WITH OUR PRAYER LIST – We have lots of people going through various struggles right now – illnesses, loss, surgeries, recoveries. Let’s pray for each other and lift each other up before God’s throne, knowing that God can act in strength and wisdom for each situation. We want to always be a peo-ple of prayer! A NEW YEAR BEGINS SUNDAY MORNING! – 2016 has been one of the best years (maybe THE best) we’ve ever had for our outreach and ministries, and we will list and celebrate some of those victories in next week’s bulletin. But as always, there are still plenty of things we can improve on. Can we do better in 2017? How can my personal faith be stronger next year? We get a chance to start anew Sunday morning, as we welcome 2017 in worship together before God’s throne. OFFICE SCHEDULE - The church office will be closed Friday and Monday for the New Year holiday, but eve-rything should return to normal schedule next Tuesday. If you need any of us, please reach out on our cell phones. Are you ready for a new year? I look forward to being together again this coming Sunday morning, ready

to worship and begin a year that we pray will be filled with faith, hope, and love…

Don Adams is home and can receive limited vis-

its. Their new address is 4048 Sunny Meadows Rd,

Bartlett, TN 38135

Anthony Dismuke is waiting on test results

Kristi Roque as she recovers from her c-section.

Summer Skelton is recover ing from surgery on

her back.

Cissy Turner is recover ing from colon surgery.

Chad Wyatt’s surgery has been moved to Dec.

29th.

Roberta Alsup, mother of Tim Alsup, is slowly

improving.

John Beard, frequent visitor , had surgery on his

rib.

Victor Kovalenko in Ukraine was diagnosed with

stage 2 prostate cancer. He is in considerable pain

and will undergo surgery soon.

Bart Klupinger, husband of Sue Wyatt’s niece,

has been placed under hospice care.

Avis Terry, mother of Donna Parrish, is in Bap-

tist Collierville Hospital.

Dr. Conrad, fr iend of Kather ine Peak. He is in

ICU at Germantown with fever, chills, and low

blood pressure. He is very weak.

JoAnn Grinder, sister in law of Jimmy Grinder.

She is in the hospital.

Responding to the Invitation Sunday, December 25th

Joe Gillentine came forward and asked for the

prayers of the church. He recently lost both

his mother and father, and would like us to pray

for him during this difficult time.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Words cannot easily express

how much everyone has meant to our family during the

past couple of months. The loss of both of our fathers

and Curtis' surgery has been hard to bear. All of the

prayers, cards, calls and food have been of great comfort

to us. They are beautiful reflections of our God and help

us find the peace and comfort to move forward. Thank

you for caring for us. Curtis & Carol Parker and entire

family

Sympathy is extended to Rhinard and Betty Troup in the death of their son-

in-law, Drew Anderson. Services were held in Indi-

ana.

WHAT IS EVANGELISM UNIVERSITY?

It is an intense weekend of in-depth and practical evange-

lism training. Classes will equip students with skills to

share the Good News with their friends, as well as in-

crease their knowledge of mission works at home and

abroad. Elective classes will give young people the op-

portunity to learn about areas of evangelism most perti-

nent to their lives. See Colton for more details.

Daily Bible Reading Schedules for 2017 are available on the table in the library

YOUTH UPCOMING EVENTS January 8 Youth Devotional

January 11 Fwednesday January 13-16 GULF

January 26 TNT

January 27-29 Ski Trip

YOUTH GROUP LOCK-OUT NEWS

New Year's Eve “Eve” we are having Lock-out with

Bartlett Woods. Many have asked what a "lock-out" is.

Simply, it is a lock in where we stay "out" most of the

night doing activities. The cost will be $30 (extra if they

want food at IHOP). Below is a tentative schedule. Kids

must show up on time, are not allowed to come after it

begins, and cannot leave early.

9:00 Meet at Bartlett Woods Building

(or Great Oaks at 8:30)

10:30-11:30 Jumping World

12:00-3:00 PuttPutt, Laser Tag, Go Karts,

Arcade, etc.

3:30-5:00 IHOP

5:30-7:00 Back at Bartlett Woods (bonfire

and singing devotional)

7:00am Parents pick up at Bartlett Woods

(or Great Oaks at 7:30) The gym will be closed Dec 27-31

Our food pantry has been able to help families over this

holiday season. We need to restock the shelves! Mem-

bers can use the following shopping list to keep the

food pantry stocked. There will be a table set up in the

hallway for your donations or you can put them on the

table in Kelly Ward’s office.

Thank you so much for your help!

Canned fruits

Canned vegetables

Soup

Canned meat

Canned or dry beans

Peanut butter

Crackers

Granola Bars

Cereal

Applesauce

Macaroni and cheese

Pasta

Spaghetti Sauce

Toothbrush

Deodorant

Bar soap

Shampoo

Kroger gift card ($10)

for perishable items

such as eggs, milk,

cheese, or bread.

For the Record Dec 25 Week 2016 Avg 2016 Goal

Wed (Dec 18) 292 290* 325

Bible Study 190 318* 350

Sun AM 389 477* 525

Sun PM 114 260* 325

Contribution $ TBD $15,384 $16,500

Building $ TBD

Balance on new building $92,739 *updated week of 12/18

Nursery Attendants

Babies AM Jennifer Williams/Holley Kiihnl PM Amy McKay/Glenda Bruff

Toddlers AM Maddie Barnett/Holley Kiihnl PM Angie Brown/Melinda Smock

Deliver LeBonheur Baskets - January 2

Rod Priester

SCHEDULE:

Sunday Bible Study 9AM

Sunday Worship 10AM & 5 PM

Wednesday Bible Study 7PM

PHONE: (901) 372-4449 FAX: 377-3039

SPANISH: 417-3786 (ELIAS ROQUE)

MINISTERS/CELL NUMBERS:

Pulpit - Tim Alsup 201-1341

Youth-Aarek Farmer 574-0192

College/Young Adult-Colton Shannon 652-0153

Spanish-Elias Roque 615-477-1982 ELDERS: Kenny Harris, Larry Jackson,

Lynn Parrish, Mark Pledge, Don Hutson,

Mickey Barker, Dick Deising, Michael Wil-

liams

SECRETARIES: Brenda Amon/Kelly Ward

WEBSITE: www.greatoaks.org

on Facebook: Iglesia de Christo Great Oaks

WORKS SUPPORTED:

♥ Voice of Truth International

♥ Tennessee Children’s Home

♥ Potter Children’s Home

♥ Memphis School of Preaching

♥ Focus Press/Brad Harrub/Nashville

♥ Church in Mezhevaya, Ukraine

♥ Church in Kraz, Ukraine

♥ Church in Zimbabwe/Noah Gonzo

♥ Church in Costa Rica/Joaquin Rojas

♥ Church in Cambodia/Andrew Hayes

♥ Church in Cusco, Peru/Gary Reaves

♥ Church in Brazil/Randy Short

♥ Operation Ukraine/Columbus, MS

♥ Church in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

OTHERS TO SERVE MONTH OF JANUARY

Ushers: Mike Milligan, Noel Mar tin, Jer ry Nabors, Rob Matthews

BACKUPS: Joe Ford, Gary Green, Kenny Har r is, Wesley Hubbard

(please meet in library 15 minutes before every service)

Greeters:Will Alvarez, Sherry Thorpe, Lar ry & Pattye Jackson - main, Todd

McWilliams- Ed./Gym, David & Alicia Glenn- Brunswick, Norris & Glenda Bruff,

Larry Baker-New building, Larry & Barbara Baker, Luis Zamora -back up

Lock Building: Len Hubbard

Sound System: AM: TBA PM: TBA Back-up: TBA

Prepare Communion: Sharlene Hillis

Video Streaming: AM TBA PM: TBA

Announcements: Mark Pledge Back up: Michael Williams

Lord’s Supper: Craig Collier*, Brandon White, Jeff Mitchum, Jake Mor-

rison, Bryan Gore*, Chuck Barnett, Don Parchman, James Carden Lord’s

Supper p.m. Rod & Connor Priester

SERVING – January 1, 2017

Songs: AM - Colton Shannon PM - Curtis Parker

Communion Devotional Will Craft

Prayers:AM Opening: Chris Wright AM Closing: David Jackson

PM Opening: Will Alvarez PM Closing: Mike McBride

Scripture Reading AM: Hunter Campbell PM : Carter McKay

Presiding Elder Mark Pledge Back-up: Michael Williams

Visiting the Visitors –January 1

TBD

Pick up cards:

Youth AM. Jackson Walker

Youth PM. Kevin Villamar

Left AM. Avery Hink

Left PM. Elijah Hubbard

Right. AM. Jackson McDaniel

Right. PM Caleb Gomez

Nursery AM Luke Elkins

Nursery PM. Carter McKay

Youth to Serve for January

Communion cup collection,

Restock cards & pens:

Third Grade