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Wishing everyone a happy and blessed holiday season!

240 White Avenue Phone: 731-989-5161 FAX: 731-989-9822 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 E-mail: office@hendersoncoc.com website: www.hendersoncoc.com News: 731-989-TELL (8355) December 14, 2017

December 3, 2017 Bible Study ........................................................................................... 513 Sunday a.m. ......................................................................................... 689 Sunday p.m. ........................................................................................ 623 Wednesday .......................................................................................... 910 Contribution ............................................................................... $17,739

December 10, 2017 Bible Study ........................................................................................... 468 Sunday a.m. .......................................................................................... 709 Sunday p.m. ......................................................................................... 635 Wednesday .......................................................................................... 891 Contribution ............................................................................... $17,384

Sunday, December 17

Henderson Health & Rehab Worship Service hosted by the Elders, 2:30pm Youth Christmas party @ the home of Joe & Sarah Ellis, 6pm

Wednesday, Dec 20 & 27

No Bible Classes; Everyone will meet in the auditorium.

Dec 24 & 31 Pew Packers will not meet.

Tuesday, January 9

Sew Sisters, 9-noon

Wednesday, January 10

Ladies & Men’s Bible Classes resume for spring semester, 10am

Thursday, January 12

Senior OASIS lunch (barbecue), noon

Wednesday, January 17

University-led 5:45 service resumes

KNOWN JANUARY BIRTHDAYS 1 Tula Taylor 1 Chance Thompson 2 Anna Jones 2 Lehman McKnight 3 Missy Hooker 4 Rachel Bloomingburg 4 Garner Hickman 4 David Lopez 5 Elijah Ellis 5 Kristen Hicks 7 Kathryn Barnes 8 Caden Hueter 8 Alan Urda 9 Jerry Campbell 9 Debbie Cone 9 Georgia Phillips 10 Anita Burton 10 Emma Clayton 10 Clyde Woods 12 Paul Noles 12 Jessica Weeks 13 Candice Barber 13 Toni Hardin 13 Shannon Sewell 14 Chris Smith 15 Dare McAdams 16 Shila England 16 E. Claude Gardner 16 Weldon Hendrix 17 Jennifer Hardin 17 Jean Marilyn Hogan 17 Wayne Roberts 17 Algene Steele 17 Elanor Westmoreland 18 Joyce Bloomingburg 18 Brady Clark 19 Debbie Bloomingburg 19 Tony Drieling 20 Sheila Hesselrode 20 Jake Mims 21 Melissa Bolton 21 Carolyn Garner 22 Ally Rogers 22 Jason Shelton 24 Charlene Brown 25 Tricia Johnson 25 Diane Smith 25 Donna Steele 27 Molly Hopper 27 Jean Smith

28 Michael Green 28 Bill Breer 28 Mollie Joblin 29 Joey Russell 30 Mon McNeal 30 Hunter Mims 30 Louise Waggoner 31 Allie June Humphry

KNOWN JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES 10 Kerry & Kim Gott 16 Ben & Debby Flatt 20 Byron & Nicole Breeding 28 James & Carol Webb 31 Bill & Charlene Brown

Roy’s Sidelines

Roy Sharp

Increased Stress During Holidays It has been known for some time that holidays are a special time for so many people. However, it has also been known for some time that the holidays are not so pleasant for many and stress increases greatly for certain individuals. In a study by Greenburg, Quinlin and Rosner it was shown that the holidays add an additional layer of stress to the normal stress that people experience normally. The objectives of this study were to explore stress during the holidays: the proximate and most important causes of stress, how holiday stress differs from stress at other times of the year, and what – if anything – people do differently during the holiday season to manage their stress. Their findings were as follows: Holiday stress has a particular impact on women, who take charge of many of the holiday celebrations, particularly the tasks related to preparing meals and decorating the home. Women are more likely than men to report an increase of stress during the holiday season. In addition, they have a harder time relaxing during the holidays and are more likely to fall into bad habits to manage their stress, like comfort eating. Holiday stress has an impact on lower middle-income individuals. This group feels the weight of stress from work plus the seasonal rush to find time to get everything done. In addition, their worries about money are heightened by the commercialism of the season and the pressure to spend a lot of money.

Emotions run high during the holidays: people in the United States report feelings of love, happiness, and high spirits. The most important aspects of the holidays are the opportunities to connect or reconnect with friends and family. People in the United States are more likely to feel their stress increases rather than decreases during the holidays. The holidays can be a hectic time for many, and a lack of money, a lack of time, and the hype and commercialism of the season causes increased stress for people in this country. During the holidays, stress takes on a different character than at other times of the year. Men and women alike feel a duty to make the holidays the best they can for their families.

Hopefully each of us will use the time during the holidays to enjoy a little time off to be with family and friends and put our emphasis on the most important things. We are such a blessed people with much to be thankful for. Especially, may we remember the spiritual blessings that come to us daily through Jesus the Christ. Happy Holidays. God bless.

Koinonia

Bill Wade

It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is almost gone. It seems like the older I get, the faster the days go by. It’s at this time of the year that we start to do some reflecting and some planning. I believe that is healthy. It’s important to look back on the year and pinpoint successes and failures. It’s also important to plan for things to come. Our 2017 theme for the year has been “Committed.” Our elders challenged us to be committed in four areas: to the Word, to love, to growth and to living right. Consider your commitment level to each of these areas. Do you read your Bible? Do you make time in your day for some quiet reflection, letting God speak to you through His Word? Do you dig deep into scripture and look for a stronger understanding of what is being said? If not, I urge you to start today. The encouragement found in Scripture cannot be matched by words of man. Do you love people? Do you want the best for people? Are you compassionate? Do you care about others well-being? Are you forgiving? Do you love like Jesus loves? Love is a word that is used somewhat flippantly from time to time. People know if you love them. Your actions prove whether you are a person committed to love or not. The Bible says that “God is love and in Him there is no darkness at all.” I urge us all to be committed to love. Are you growing? Josh, like a lot of kids, is proud that he is getting taller. I see him stretching when he is around Shay or Mary Beth. He wants to grow past them. But that is just physical. My prayer for him is that he will grow spiritually. That should be the goal for us all. Our church family is growing. What a blessing it is to be associated with so many wonderful people. But if I, or you, the individual isn’t growing spiritually, we are doing ourselves, and our church a disservice. Sometimes we find ourselves in a “spiritual rut,” just kind of going through the motions. We need to all be determined to grow in our spiritual walk with God. It has to be a priority. When I grow, or you grow, we ALL grow. Are you living right? Are you making smart decisions? Are you choosing good things to be involved in? How is your choice of friends? We live in a world that has a lot of negativity. We don’t have to contribute to the negativity. We can choose to have a Christian attitude in all things. We can say no to things that we shouldn’t do. We can say no to going places that we shouldn’t go. We can model Christian principles to our family, friends and neighbors. We have to be committed to this lifestyle. We all make mistakes. Learn from them. Don’t repeat them. Obey God’s commands in all things. 2018 is just a few days away. May we all be committed to making it better than 2017.

OUR PRAYER LIST

Please help us keep the prayer list current by calling the office (989-5161) if you are aware of any updates.

Members: Ella Adams, Bill Baldy, Barbara Bell, Bob Brown, Ramona Burns, Bobby Bush, Richy & Jacquita Butler, Tim Carter, Jim Cartwright, Joanna Cearley, Phyllis Culver, Tommie Faulkner, Ben & Debby Flatt, E. Claude Gardner; Don & Linda Sue Gover, Sylvia Harris, Joe Jett, Danny Jones, Sharon Kea, James Koronka, Janis McCall, Stephen Morris, Margaret Record, Dorothy Redden, Trent Rhodes, Micah Smith, David & Sherry Thomas, James Webb, Anslee West Shut-in Members: Bill & Juanita Benson, Lurlene Hysmith, Mary Jones, Linnie Johnson, Stephen Lancin, Virginia McAdams, Ouida Reeves, Lois Rhodes, Audra Rodden, Robbie Stanfill, Dot Williams, Molly Young

Relatives: Betty Barber (Adam Cross/Mark Barber), Annette & William Barham (Brandon Barham/Annetta Burton), Evelyn Brigman (Buddy Parsons), Holly Brock (Linda Gover), Joe Neil Brown (Kay Tignor), Carolyn Coleman (Kevin Coleman), Gabbi Cook (Margie Hatchett), Peggy Cotter (Joe Cotter) Mary Crosswhite (Joyce Morris), Chris Davis (Mike & Julia Bolton), Jade Embry (Brian & Brandi Welch), Jennifer Fetters (Bob & Betty Bush), Imogene Fitts (Julia Bolton), MaryAnn Golson (Ken Golson), Evelyn Griffin (Glenda Wiley), Dewayne Gunnels (Jana Dugger), Randy Haltom (Imogene Haltom), Mark Harris (Sylvia Harris), Jackie Hibbett (Lee Hibbett), Roy Hickman (Kevin Hickman), Allison Hill (Margaret Record), Ever Johnson (Paul & Patricia Johnson), Stephen Lancin, ), Ted Lingren (Michele Kammanee), Vickie Malone (Mike Hurst), Marguerite McKnight (Ethan Hardin), Ermer McNeil (Debbie Lofton), Jack Milligan (Ann Lowe), Billy Phelps (Michael Phelps), Jerry Pitchford (Doug Thompson), Barbara Ray (Carol Webb), Amy Reed (Joe & Sandy Cotter), Jurilee Rouse (Donna Witten), Frank Sarver (Sandy Cotter), Bruce & Gene Smith (Don Smith), Micke Smith (Micah Smith), Faye Stevens (Emily Marise), Fred Swindle (Connie Pritchard), Jerry Steele (Algene Steele), Vincent Todaro (Linda Hodges), Mildred Wheeler (Sherry Thomas), Peggy Whitman (Lona Bolton), Erin Williams (Clay Carpenter), Ralph Wilson (Jana Dugger)

Others: Buddy Baker, Julie Bender, Bryan Britt, Keith Brown, Kenny Brown, Claire Davis, Kathy Doughty, Joyce Elder, Micah Hart, Carolyn & Chad Henry, Bill Latham, Beth Lewis, Jannette McGowen, Rhonda Lynn, Debbie Morris, Erin Morris, Doyle Murphy, Debra Owens, Vilma Preza, Rachel Reed, Daniel Ridinger, Don Alan Riggs, Jimmy Ruth, Joellen Tallent, Carol Wamble, Alisha Washington

Military: Alex Carpenter, Johnathan Cronan, Will Hodges, Blake Jaggars, Colton Jones, Brice Thompson, Mark Thompson, Hunter Miller

In Iraq: Matthew Smith Requested Prayers: Shedona Fruge, Tyler Atkins NURSERY ATTENDANTS December 17: 10AM Nancy Smith & Ashley Hardin; 5PM Cathy & Macy Maples December 24: 10AM Jana & LeighAnne Dugger; 5PM Donna Farris & Shannon Chasteen December 31: 10AM Candice Barber & Mia Carter; 5PM Lauren White & Shila England January 7: 10AM Melanie Shelton, Payton & Presley Rhodes; 5PM Spring McCutchen & Anita Burton January 14: 10AM Nicole Breeding & Amanda Smotherman; 5PM Melissa & Anna Bolton January 21: 10AM Amy & Ella Smith; 5PM Cindy & Mallory Blackwell January 28: 10AM Molly & Maggie Hopper; 5PM Susan White & Jill Sanderson

THANK YOU NOTES Thank you notes are posted on the bulletin board from April Gardner (Jim & Becky’s daughter), June Roland, and Sherry Taylor. SYMPATHY We extend sympathy to Doug and Sharlene Thompson since the death of Doug’s sister-in-law, Peggy Thompson. RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST (RTC): A 12-step program to help women deal with addictions, depression and other difficult situations. The group will begin meeting at Estes Church of Christ on January 8, 7-9pm. If interested, contact Becca Evans.

Church Safety

PURPOSE: To communicate with congregations about plans and procedures for assuring safety for those attending services at Henderson Church of Christ

With recent events that have occurred during public events, including church activities, the Elders feel that it is important to provide information so that you will know what is being done to assure your safety.

Our Safety Committee, which is led by Todd Humphry, is in the process of developing procedures so that we will be prepared in case of situations that require evacuation, lock down, and threats in, and around, our facilities. While some of these situations are very unlikely, as long as there is a chance of something occurring, we want to be prepared.

1. SCENARIOS TO CONSIDER

a. Fire – Evacuation

b. Lock Down – Outside Threat

c. Medical – Medical Personnel

d. Bomb Threat

e. Weather

f. Intruder/Active Shooter

2. SAFETY TEAM - Almost 30 of our members are part of our safety team and are involved in monitoring our entrances for all services.

3. BUILDING ACCESS

a. Almost 30 of our members are part of our safety team and are involved in monitoring our entrances for all services.

b. Some doors remain locked at all times; Some will be open but locked when the services begin

i. Once Sunday School begins, all but three entrances will be locked

ii. Once Wed. 5:45 service begins, all but three entrances will be locked

c. Three entrances will remain unlocked during services with a member of our Safety Team monitoring:

i. Commons Entrance at Drive-Thru

ii. Main Street Entrance to Auditorium

iii. East entrance facing parking lot and Senior Citizen’s Center

d. Doors will be unlocked no more than one hour before times for services to begin (In the past we have left the building for hours at a time while unoccupied

4. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

a. Walkie Talkies

b. Text Alert System (Future)

c. Improvements to Bell/Alarm System (Future)

5. IMPROVEMENTS

a. Magnetic Locks will be installed on all doors entering directly into this auditorium. We will be able to close and lock them with one switch should the need arise

b. Office Access – Doors entering the Office/Activity Center will be fitted with new doors with a camera and access controlled in the office

c. Security Cameras – We are in the process of having cameras installed inside and outside of the building

6. HOW CAN YOU HELP?

a. Observe and Report any suspicious activity but in doing this, we never want to make visitors feel unwelcomed

b. Be patient when doors that you might usually enter are locked – It will be inconvenient for some

c. Have your own plan – If in Auditorium:

i. Locate nearest exits – To prepare for evacuation

ii. Think about how you would respond should we have an intruder who wishes to do us harm:

1. Run

2. Hide

3. Fight

d. Pray for safety and welfare of church family

e. Plan for 5th Sunday Contribution on December 31 – Contribution, which usually goes to building fund, will be used to help with the cost of security cameras and doors ($40,000)

POINSETTIAS

In Honor of Donor Ron & Edna Butterfield A Friend In Memory of Donor Walker & Louise Whittle David & Dwina Willis family

Gary & Rosemary McKnight family Damon & Becky Welch family

Odell & Elesibeth Story Joy Story Simmons Norman Hogan Jean Marilyn Hogan Stan & Mary Emma Vernon Billy & Joan Smith Slim & Lucile Bolton Michael & Julia Bolton Wayne & Mary Bulliner Michael & Julia Bolton J.B. Rouse & Keith Rouse Donna Rouse Witten Larry Tignor Kay Tignor Larry Tignor Chris & Suzanne Tignor Steve & Janet Tignor Blank Lee Cole Vera Cole John & Debbie Sweeney family James Knight Brenda Knight Larry & Sandra Lancin Melissa Bolton

In Memory of Donor Jim Maxwell & Anna Belle Hooton Estelle & Melissa Maxwell Leon Barber Patsy Barber

Mark, Vicky, Courtney, Candice & Micah Barber

Jim & Florine Miller Larry & Judy McKenzie Johny & Donna Farris Oscar & Eileen Smith Keith & Diane Smith Barry & Jean Smith Toad & Elsie Melton Keith & Diane Smith Barry & Jean Smith Donna Smith Turner Don & Chris Smith Victoria Turner Don & Chris Smith Sierra Turner Don & Chris Smith Donna, Victoria & Sierra Turner Rusty & Colin Turner Loving Parents Anonymous Bill & Judy Hunt Mark & Dani Morrison Nina Roberts Debbie Lofton Joy Maness Debbie Lofton Valerie Lowe Watrous Debbie Lofton Elsie Johnson Anita Weekley & family Mr. & Mrs. John W. Johnson Sue Cole & Sylvia Harris

In Memory of Donor Delorese Gardner Claude Gardner Phyllis & Sam Hester Becky & Larry Cyr David & Pat Gardner Claudia Goodson Delorese Gardner Your Grandchildren

& Great Grandchildren: Kristen Hicks Beth Rivas Adam Cyr Nick, Bennett & Madison Gardner Tessa Moore Tucker Cyr

Our Ministers

Roy Sharp - Pulpit/Involvement Minister Billy Smith - Pulpit Minister

Bill Wade -Associate Minister Jared Gott/Bill Wade - Youth Ministers

Bruce Lewis - Senior Minister Lee Hibbett/Seth Stewart - University Ministers

Our Elders

Larry Bloomingburg Shawn Bolton Ron Butterfield Richard England Larry Gilliam Mike McCutchen Gary McKnight Stephen Morris Larry Oldham Barry Smith Charlie Smith Keith Smith Algene Steele John Sweeney

Our Deacons

Tony Allen Tim Anderson Mark Barber Bryan Black Mike Bolton Patrick Bolton Dexel Burns Bobby Bush Brian Butterfield Richard Cave Darryl Culberson Larry Cyr Jason Deffenbaugh Jason Elliott Paul Fader Kerry Gott Michael Green Jerry Hesselrode Tyrone Hopper Todd Humphry Bobby Hysmith David Jackson Ronald Johnson Scott Kimpel Dee Richardson Wayne Roberts Scott Rogers Tony Rush Wayne Scott Donald Shull David Sweeney J. D. Thomas Chad Thompson Joe Trice Tom Vickery Damon Welch Richard West

FINANCIAL STATEMENT September 2017

Book Balance 8/31/17 ................................................... $32.563.67 September Deposits ............................................................ 88,704.34 September Disbursements .......................................... (63,708.76) Balance 9/30/17 ............................................................... $57,559.25

Funds Used: Benevolence ........................................................................ $10,525.00 Buildings & Grounds ........................................................... 10,252.86 Missions.................................................................................... 13,557.00 General Miscellaneous ......................................................... 1,815.99 Salaries ..................................................................................... 18,176.10 Office Supplies ......................................................................... 1,126.52 Payroll Taxes ............................................................................ 2,451.73 Youth ........................................................................................... 3.320.55 Education ....................................................................................... 535.54 Evangelism .................................................................................... 770.21 University ...................................................................................... 957.60 Seniors ............................................................................................... 77.00 Technology.................................................................................... 142.66

Total $63,708.76