ThankYou,

LORD!

Welcome

“One day in the Lord’s house is better than a thousandanywhere else” (Psalm 84:10).

Welcome, Attendance Registration and Announcements

Hymn Let All Things Now Living 389

Hymn Now Thank We All Our God 525

Commun i o n H y m n Beneath the Cross of Jesus 253

Communion Meditation Dan Denney(Feel free to take Communion as it is passed)

Prayer Hymn It Is Well with My Soul 495

Special Music How Great Thou Art Ashley Ingram

Message in Sermon (I John 5:1-5, 13-15, 18-21)M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: Surprise . . . POP QUIZ!

(Today’s sermon will be on our Web site)

Hymn of D e c i s i o n There’s Room at the Cross 645

Closing Chorus A Song of Peace 682

Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you for theglory of God (Romans 15:7).

Take Communion Out TodayChub Nance, Dan Denney, Andy Wiseman, Jeff Lopian

Brenda Hamilton, Carla Knox

Take Communion Out Next WeekBryan Purchis, Larry Elkins, Ron Canterbury, Dale Krouse

Our Mission Is to Love God and to Love People

Ministry Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Today: # Pick up your Christian Standard and Lookouts.

# Please sign the greeting cards in the library

for folks we’re praying for today.

# Nursing area available in Room 10 (Nursery).

-7:15...Prayer with the preacher at the pulpit

-8:00...Worship with Children’s Church (age 3-grade 6)

-9:15...Sunday school classes for all ages:

2s, Elise Fritz, Katie Ibbotson . . . . Room 8

3s, Nancy Terrell, Randy/Cec Bennett . Room 8

4s, Jo Ellen Croft . . . . . . . . . Room 13

5s, Carol & Jennifer Council . . . . Room 12

1st, Sharon Wendler . . . . . . . . . Room 11

2nd, Shirley Wasilewski . . . . . . . Room 15

3rd & 4th, Laurie Stanton . . . . . . Room 16

5th & 6th, Bruce Perkins . . . . . . Room 14

7th & 8th, Beverly Hall . . . . . . . Room 18

9th-12th, Casey & Jen McCormick . . . Room 19

Adam’s Class . . . . . . . Family Life Center

Back to Basics, Steve Basso . . . . . . Room 1

Bible Crusaders, Ron Canterbury . . . . Room 3

Chance’s Class . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 7

Ken’s Class . . . . . . . . . . Worship Center

Phil’s Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 4

Senior Saints, Jack/Donna Brown . . . . Room 5

-10:15..Worship with Children’s Church (age 3-grade 6)

-4:00...Elders’ meeting (Room 3)

-4:00...Youth Band (Room 1)

-4:00...Grades 1-6 Children’s Choir (Room 19)

-4:15...Financial Peace University (Room 4)

-5:00...Grades 1 and 2 youth group (Room 15)

-5:00...Grades 3 and 4 youth group (Room 18)

-5:00...Grades 5 and 6 youth group (Room 7)

-5:00...Grades 7 and 8 Common Ground (Methodist Church)

-6:00...Grades 9-12 Common Ground (Methodist Church)

-6:00...Worship with a concert by the Melton Family Trio

and guest speaker, Carl Bookout, director of

Hisportic Christian Mission. Bring a friend to

celebrate God at work.

-7:45...Grades 7-12 Open Gym till 8:30 (Family Life C.)

Ministry Opportunities

Monday, November 28 & Read II John

-6:00...Fish fry and hotdogs served to all volunteers

for our Hanging of the Greens

Tuesday, November 29 & Read III John

-5:30...Our bus leaves for our trip to see the Oak

Ridge Boys’ Christmas Program in Peoria. Try

to arrive 10 minutes early if possible.

-6:00...Basketball (Family Life Center)

-7:00...Instrumental practice (Worship Center)

Wednesday, November 30 & Read Jude

-6:00...JAM (Family Life Center and Room 19)

-6:30...Stephen Ministry training

-6:30...Prayer group (Room 11)

-6:30...Adult Choir (Worship Center)

-7:00...Home visitation

-8:00...Praise Team (Worship Center)

Thursday, December 1 & Read Revelation 1

-4:30...Our bus leaves for LCU’s Christmas in the

Chapel, stopping first in Lincoln to eat at

the Bonanza.

-6:30...The whole church family is invited to help us

celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at our

Birthday Party for Jesus with cake, drinks,

a live nativity, and more.

Friday, December 2 & Read Revelation 2

-8:30...Our volunteer day at Lewis Memorial

-7:00...LCU’s Christmas in the Chapel

Saturday, December 3

-7:30...Blood Drive in the Family Life Center till noon

-9:00...Grades 1-6 Children’s Choir till 11 a.m.

-9:45...Pre-K Choir till 11 a.m. (Room 12)

-10:00..LCU’s Christmas in the Chapel, with repeat

performances at 2:30 and 7 p.m.

-10:15..All youth shopping trip to St. Louis

-2:00...Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Open House for

Terry and Sharon Barnett (Family Life Center)

10:15 A.M. Worship Service

If this is your first time at AthensChristian Church: Thank you for joiningus! Nurseries are available. Complete an

attendance card so we can mail youour church paper. The Lord's Supperis open to all believers. And makeyourself at home. Stop by our

library on your way out for acomplimentary Bible.

Welcome!

Prelude Praise Team

Welcome, Attendance Registration and Announcements

Worship in Song Our GodGlorious One

Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)(please feel free to be seated if you need to do so)

Special Music How Great Thou Art Ashley Ingram

Message in Sermon (I John 5:1-5, 13-15, 18-21)M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: Surprise . . . POP QUIZ!

(Today’s sermon will be on our Web site)

Hymn of Decision Jesus, Messiah

Worship in Song Jesus Paid It All (O Praise the One)Mighty Is the Power of the Cross

Communion Meditation Kraig Devore

Communion Served/Offering Taken(Feel free to take Communion as it is passed)

Prayer Requests & Praises

Sending Forth Joy to the World

Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you for theglory of God (Romans 15:7).

Pray Every Day For

Our nation/leaders/military, God's help and strength

At Memorial: Bill Basso (Steve’s dad), Jonathan Gilson

(Michelle Wiseman’s relative)

At Texas hospital: Garnet Calzada (our missionary),

George Standefer (Phyllis Muller’s bro-in-law)

At Moline hospital: Joseph Bull (Tammy’s grandpa)

At Minnesota hosp.: Keith Harlow (Jane Oller’s friend),

Randy Brownfield (Larry Bless’s bro-in-law)

Tests: Connie Gates, Dee Clark’s mom, Karla Henning,

Herb Daugherty (Jim’s brother/cancer surgery 29th/

Indiana), Raven Freligh (tonsillectomy Dec. 7), Jean

Suddeth (Pam Stewart’s mom/lung cancer), Karl Knox,

Caileigh Gilmore, Dennis Ruby, Melvin Hall (Willard/

Bev’s brother), Vince Gurski, Betty Ethell’s sister,

Glen Clark, Vanessa Neavill, Joann Kirchgesner (Betty

Jones/Mary Ellen Buch’s mom), Tabitha Holt (Dave

Baker’s daughter), Linda Pierceall

At home: Deb Fox (Linda Laws’s friend), Lucille Cramer,

Louise White, Judy Vance, Mary Beard, Amy Orr, Lula

Neal, Sandy Carter, Paul Ananias, Letty/Dennis Farr,

Linda Sczurko, Lowell Becker, Jerry Brickey, Eileen

Pruett, Lenir Juhl, Deb Rowley, Donna Sandidge, Ruth

(Jeffries) Anderson (hospice), Allen Jansen (Bill

Ethell’s friend), expectant families

Touched by death: Stephanie Williams’s mom, Lola Dalton

(Vivian Rankin’s sister/Pekin), Alice Schafer family

(Wayne’s sister)

Transitions: Cheri Brooksbank’s mom, Sue Caauwe (Sandy

Carter’s twin/Iowa nursing home), Jean Graham/Joyce

Kern/Janie Todd/Jackie Mitchell (Villa West), Paula

Gentry’s grandma (hospice), John Kern (Villa East),

Earl Henson (Danville Veteran’s home), Sharon Ackley

(Jamie Roemer’s mom/Kindred Hospital), Della Logan

(Jody Dennison’s sister/LMCV), Marlene Wegner’s

granddaughter, Jessie Schirding (River Birch Senior

Living), Stephen/Carrie Mulligan (Laurie Stanton’s

niece/Haiti orphanage)

Midweek Supper & Studies: resumes January 4

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: 2012-2013

Bible Reading and Preaching Plan: 2012-2013

Our missionaries around the world

Each other/unspoken needs/others:

ATHENS CHRISTIAN CHURCHKen Gennicks • Minister ken@athenschristian.net • 636-7323

Chance Newingham • Associate Minister chance@athenschristian.net • 636-7136

Paula Gentry • Worship Minister paula@athenschristian.net • 220-9340

Casey McCormick • Youth Minister casey@athenschristian.net • 331-8471

Shane Baker • Children’s Minister shane@athenschristian.net • 415-9035

Jenny Frohn • Assoc. Children’s Minister jenny@athenschristian.net • 737-1113

Jonathan Frohn • Interim Counselor jon@athenschristian.net • 737-1114

Sarah Gennicks • After School Director sarah@athenschristian.net • 636-7323

Church Office • 636-8463 November 27, 2011 athenschristian.net

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: Making Adjustments, Seeking The Eternal Reward

A.M. Sermon Notes

Shane Baker preaching

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan:Surprise . . . POP QUIZ!

(I John 5:1-5, 13-15, 18-21)

INTRODUCTION

Do you remember when you were in school and theteacher announced, POP QUIZ!

Question: How do I know that I am a Christian?

Circle the correct answer:

A. By believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of theLiving God (5:1, 5)

B. By loving and obeying God (5:2-4)

C. By having my prayers answered (5:14, 15)

D. By not living in sin (5:18-21)

CONCLUSION

The correct answer is . . .

A.M. Sermon Notes

Shane Baker preaching

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan:Surprise . . . POP QUIZ!

(I John 5:1-5, 13-15, 18-21)

INTRODUCTION

Do you remember when you were in school and theteacher announced, POP QUIZ!

Question: How do I know that I am a Christian?

Circle the correct answer:

A. By believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of theLiving God (5:1, 5)

B. By loving and obeying God (5:2-4)

C. By having my prayers answered (5:14, 15)

D. By not living in sin (5:18-21)

CONCLUSION

The correct answer is . . .

A.M. Sermon Notes

Shane Baker preaching

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan:Surprise . . . POP QUIZ!

(I John 5:1-5, 13-15, 18-21)

INTRODUCTION

Do you remember when you were in school and theteacher announced, POP QUIZ!

Question: How do I know that I am a Christian?

Circle the correct answer:

A. By believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of theLiving God (5:1, 5)

B. By loving and obeying God (5:2-4)

C. By having my prayers answered (5:14, 15)

D. By not living in sin (5:18-21)

CONCLUSION

The correct answer is . . .

Applying Today’s Sermon to Your Life

1. Would you consider yourself a Christian?

2. If not, what makes you hesitant to become a Christian?

3. List some verses in the Bible that indicate that Jesus isthe Son of God.

4. How does someone show love to God? See Matthew –when I was sick, if you love one another, orphans andwidows, two verses.

5. How does someone obey God? Ten commandments,love the Lord your God and neighbor, children obey.

6. Is there ever a time when you felt God wasn’t hearingyour prayers? Do you remember what the results ofthose prayers were? What were they?

7. Personal reflection: What sin (or sins) in your life areyou living in? What do you need to do to overcome orsteer clear of this sin?

Applying Today’s Sermon to Your Life

1. Would you consider yourself a Christian?

2. If not, what makes you hesitant to become a Christian?

3. List some verses in the Bible that indicate that Jesus isthe Son of God.

4. How does someone show love to God? See Matthew –when I was sick, if you love one another, orphans andwidows, two verses.

5. How does someone obey God? Ten commandments,love the Lord your God and neighbor, children obey.

6. Is there ever a time when you felt God wasn’t hearingyour prayers? Do you remember what the results ofthose prayers were? What were they?

7. Personal reflection: What sin (or sins) in your life areyou living in? What do you need to do to overcome orsteer clear of this sin?

Applying Today’s Sermon to Your Life

1. Would you consider yourself a Christian?

2. If not, what makes you hesitant to become a Christian?

3. List some verses in the Bible that indicate that Jesus isthe Son of God.

4. How does someone show love to God? See Matthew–when I was sick, if you love one another, orphans andwidows, two verses.

5. How does someone obey God? Ten commandments,love the Lord your God and neighbor, children obey.

6. Is there ever a time when you felt God wasn’t hearingyour prayers? Do you remember what the results ofthose prayers were? What were they?

7. Personal reflection: What sin (or sins) in your life areyou living in? What do you need to do to overcome orsteer clear of this sin?

TOP TENCurrent Volunteer Opportunities

Because each of us has a spiritualgift to serve others for the commongood of the church, consider thiscurrent list of volunteer ministries.And we’ll be happy to help you getplugged in. Mark this sheet andleave it with one of our ministers, orcall or e-mail our office for moreinformation.

1. Communion preparation: Prepare Communion duringthe month of your choice in 2012.

2. Snow shoveling: Help keep our sidewalks clear onSundays as a sub when needed.

3. Mission trip planning: Organize and plan details of our2012 mission trips.

4. Midweek Supper and Study cooks are needed January 4through March 14.

5. Food Ministry: Join one of our nine teams that deliverssupper to homes in time of need.

6. 252 Basics teachers and leaders: Grades 1-6 worship at8:00 and 10:15 a.m.

7. Home Groups: Host or lead a group so that people canconnect in additional groups.

8. Communion take-out: Take Communion on a Sunday toa hospital, home or nursing home.

9. Voices: Join one of our four choirs and help us sing praiseto the Lord.

10. Restock pencils and guest cards every few weeks in ourseats on a rotating team.

Signed: __________________________________________

TOP TENCurrent Volunteer Opportunities

Because each of us has a spiritualgift to serve others for the commongood of the church, consider thiscurrent list of volunteer ministries.And we’ll be happy to help you getplugged in. Mark this sheet andleave it with one of our ministers, orcall or e-mail our office for moreinformation.

1. Communion preparation: Prepare Communion duringthe month of your choice in 2012.

2. Snow shoveling: Help keep our sidewalks clear onSundays as a sub when needed.

3. Mission trip planning: Organize and plan details of our2012 mission trips.

4. Midweek Supper and Study cooks are needed January 4through March 14.

5. Food Ministry: Join one of our nine teams that deliverssupper to homes in time of need.

6. 252 Basics teachers and leaders: Grades 1-6 worship at8:00 and 10:15 a.m.

7. Home Groups: Host or lead a group so that people canconnect in additional groups.

8. Communion take-out: Take Communion on a Sunday toa hospital, home or nursing home.

9. Voices: Join one of our four choirs and help us sing praiseto the Lord.

10. Restock pencils and guest cards every few weeks in ourseats on a rotating team.

Signed: __________________________________________

TOP TENCurrent Volunteer Opportunities

Because each of us has a spiritualgift to serve others for the commongood of the church, consider thiscurrent list of volunteer ministries.And we’ll be happy to help you getplugged in. Mark this sheet andleave it with one of our ministers, orcall or e-mail our office for moreinformation.

1. Communion preparation: Prepare Communion duringthe month of your choice in 2012.

2. Snow shoveling: Help keep our sidewalks clear onSundays as a sub when needed.

3. Mission trip planning: Organize and plan details of our2012 mission trips.

4. Midweek Supper and Study cooks are needed January 4through March 14.

5. Food Ministry: Join one of our nine teams that deliverssupper to homes in time of need.

6. 252 Basics teachers and leaders: Grades 1-6 worship at8:00 and 10:15 a.m.

7. Home Groups: Host or lead a group so that people canconnect in additional groups.

8. Communion take-out: Take Communion on a Sunday toa hospital, home or nursing home.

9. Voices: Join one of our four choirs and help us sing praiseto the Lord.

10. Restock pencils and guest cards every few weeks in ourseats on a rotating team.

Signed: __________________________________________

Midweek Supper and StudyJanuary 4 through March 14, 2012

Choose your group and plan to join us on Wednesday,January 4, 5:45-8 p.m., with studies and groups for every age.Pray about which adult group you should attend, invite afriend and join us:

Prayer Group (6:30-7:00) – Seek the Lord in prayer with agroup. Pray for missionaries, the lost, the church,leaders, etc, led by Beverly Hall.

Proverbs: The Pursuit of God’s Wisdom – Discover howGod is the ultimate source of wisdom and guidanceand learn practical ways to apply His standard to everyarea of life, taught by Curt Reichling.

One in a Million Ladies’ Study – Find how God’s Worddelivers from strongholds, conquers our wildernessliving and allows us to claim God-give deliverance.Priscilla Shirer, daughter of Tony Evans, leads thisDVD study, taught by Paula Calcari.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray – Explore prayer models, methodsand mentors as you develop yourself a prayer life toincrease your faith, taught by Linda O’Toole.

The Truth Project – Uncover the truth claims of God tobuild a Christian world view of ethics, science,theology, history, and so forth, with this Focus on theFamily DVD study, taught by Brenda Hamilton.

Restoring America to Her Christian Heritage: The Role ofPastors and Christians in Civil Government –Uncover America’s Christian foundations and how ourheritage calls us to depend on God, personally andnationally. Recognize important issues. Learn to workand pray for godliness, taught by Larry Elkins.

ACC 201: Basic Christian Beliefs – Who is the Holy Spirit?Is the Bible without error? Why baptism? What aboutthe trinity? Find fascinating answers from the Bible,taught by Chance Newingham.

Adult Choir – Sing praise! Rehearse to sing on Sundays andat our April 8 Easter musical. ALL are welcome, led byPaula Gentry.

Home Visitation – Partner with a person to reach out tonewcomers, the sick, the missing, the hurting, theneedy, led by Ken Gennicks.

Financial Peace University – A Dave Ramsey DVD study,will meet Sunday afternoons, 4:15-6:00, January 15through April 15, led by Shane and Lorna Baker.

Midweek Supper and StudyJanuary 4 through March 14, 2012

Choose your group and plan to join us on Wednesday,January 4, 5:45-8 p.m., with studies and groups for every age.Pray about which adult group you should attend, invite afriend and join us:

Prayer Group (6:30-7:00) – Seek the Lord in prayer with agroup. Pray for missionaries, the lost, the church,leaders, etc, led by Beverly Hall.

Proverbs: The Pursuit of God’s Wisdom – Discover howGod is the ultimate source of wisdom and guidance andlearn practical ways to apply His standard to every areaof life, taught by Curt Reichling.

One in a Million Ladies’ Study – Find how God’s Worddelivers from strongholds, conquers our wildernessliving and allows us to claim God-give deliverance.Priscilla Shirer, daughter of Tony Evans, leads thisDVD study, taught by Paula Calcari.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray – Explore prayer models, methodsand mentors as you develop yourself a prayer life toincrease your faith, taught by Linda O’Toole.

The Truth Project – Uncover the truth claims of God tobuild a Christian world view of ethics, science,theology, history, and so forth, with this Focus on theFamily DVD study, taught by Brenda Hamilton.

Restoring America to Her Christian Heritage: The Role ofPastors and Christians in Civil Government –Uncover America’s Christian foundations and how ourheritage calls us to depend on God, personally andnationally. Recognize important issues. Learn to workand pray for godliness, taught by Larry Elkins.

ACC 201: Basic Christian Beliefs – Who is the Holy Spirit?Is the Bible without error? Why baptism? What aboutthe trinity? Find fascinating answers from the Bible,taught by Chance Newingham.

Adult Choir – Sing praise! Rehearse to sing on Sundays andat our April 8 Easter musical. ALL are welcome, led byPaula Gentry.

Home Visitation – Partner with a person to reach out tonewcomers, the sick, the missing, the hurting, theneedy, led by Ken Gennicks.

Financial Peace University – A Dave Ramsey DVD study,will meet Sunday afternoons, 4:15-6:00, January 15through April 15, led by Shane and Lorna Baker.

Midweek Supper and StudyJanuary 4 through March 14, 2012

Choose your group and plan to join us on Wednesday,January 4, 5:45-8 p.m., with studies and groups for every age.Pray about which adult group you should attend, invite afriend and join us:

Prayer Group (6:30-7:00) – Seek the Lord in prayer with agroup. Pray for missionaries, the lost, the church,leaders, etc, led by Beverly Hall.

Proverbs: The Pursuit of God’s Wisdom – Discover howGod is the ultimate source of wisdom and guidanceand learn practical ways to apply His standard to everyarea of life, taught by Curt Reichling.

One in a Million Ladies’ Study – Find how God’s Worddelivers from strongholds, conquers our wildernessliving and allows us to claim God-give deliverance.Priscilla Shirer, daughter of Tony Evans, leads thisDVD study, taught by Paula Calcari.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray – Explore prayer models, methodsand mentors as you develop yourself a prayer life toincrease your faith, taught by Linda O’Toole.

The Truth Project – Uncover the truth claims of God tobuild a Christian world view of ethics, science,theology, history, and so forth, with this Focus on theFamily DVD study, taught by Brenda Hamilton.

Restoring America to Her Christian Heritage: The Role ofPastors and Christians in Civil Government –Uncover America’s Christian foundations and howour heritage calls us to depend on God, personally andnationally. Recognize important issues. Learn to workand pray for godliness, taught by Larry Elkins.

ACC 201: Basic Christian Beliefs – Who is the Holy Spirit?Is the Bible without error? Why baptism? What aboutthe trinity? Find fascinating answers from the Bible,taught by Chance Newingham.

Adult Choir – Sing praise! Rehearse to sing on Sundays andat our April 8 Easter musical. ALL are welcome, led byPaula Gentry.

Home Visitation – Partner with a person to reach out tonewcomers, the sick, the missing, the hurting, theneedy, led by Ken Gennicks.

Financial Peace University – A Dave Ramsey DVD study,will meet Sunday afternoons, 4:15-6:00, January 15through April 15, led by Shane and Lorna Baker.