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Pastor’s Peace/Piece
In another congregation, in another place, we were observing Children’s Sabbath by involving children’s art and some of the children that were participants in an after-
school program that used our basement, rent-free. Immediately after that celebration of children, one of our elders stood up and said that the congregation was split over
that after-school arrangement. I don’t recall the words I used to continue the worship service at that point but I do remember the theme we used to hear complaints, find
common ground, and move forward in wholeness—our oneness in Christ. If there was a split, it was in opinions only, and we were still One.
Our nation could use that talk of unity in diversity that was the hallmark of the
Restoration Movement that gave birth to what has become the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We know that it is not easy to live up to that imperative. Move-
ment/Denomination-wise we have had more than one split that caused groups to go separate ways.
In his farewell discourse with the disciples, Jesus prayed that all believers would be one heart and mind (John 17:21). The Apostle Paul proclaimed to the divided Corin-
thian church that there was one loaf at the Lord’s Supper and those, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf (1 Corinthians 10:17). We are One. We
simply need to learn how to act like it through hearing one another, finding common ground, and moving forward in wholeness (2 Opinions 3:16).
The followers of Jesus have always been an alternate community to empire. We are still trying to see God’s reign among us and our mission to the least among us. I
hope that our children of faith can do better. I worry about children growing up in the Internet age who never participate in a community of faith. Our Ministry Plan seeks to
address that and we are making progress. I often revel in the hope of children now
growing up in Children Worship & Wonder on Sundays and really learning Bible stories in Workshop Rotation on Wednesday. I anticipate the faith and leadership of youth
who are the church of today in worship, mission, and recreation under Georgia Peeler’s leadership.
The mission field is ripe. People everywhere are shouting at one another and not talking about being one together. WE have a balm for them. They may not come and
see, so we need to go and tell. That sounds like a plan for Christmas and Epiphany.
Grace and Peace,
Guyton Christian Church
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December Communion
Linda Barner
January — Volunteer Needed
Disciple Men
Will not be meeting in the month of December. See you in January!
Merry Christmas!
Annual Ladies Christmas Party
All ladies are invited to attend!
Thursday, December 15, 7:00pm
If you are not a Secret Pal participant, bring a gift to share, if you would like!
Sign up in The Gallery!
RSVP by Dec. 7
Prayer Concerns Home Lamar Allen John Battle
Brisher Family Khalea Bryant
Ila Car Ann Cavanah
Audry Edwards Family of John Farrell
Annette Lamb Pat Little
Robin Massey Tammy Mincey
Jack Tuten Eugenia Zipperer
All of our Military at home and
abroad, and all of those who protect us.
Hospital
Clayton Morgan Frank Parker Tim Peeler
Pastoral Search
Committee
Our seniors both at home and in
Nursing Homes Monroe Epting Miriam Griffin
Bereavement
Families of Bill Brisher
Joanne Jones Allison Pitts
All who are Fighting Cancer
Alex Burdo Jerry Burns
John David Fulcher Wren Mason Zach Norton Brian Orrico Chris Orrico
Henry Southward Ava Tinsley
Brenda Wingfield Alfreda Youmans
December Anniversaries
5 Leonard & Geneva Boyles 15 Audry & Doris Jane Edwards 17 Adam & Georgia Peeler 31 Jon & Karen Cote
December Birthdays 2 Edward Hall 10 Stacey Carothers 10 Dianne Garner 10 Bobbie Secich 11 Joe Secich 11 Faye Smith 14 Linda Barner 16 Steven Hall 16 Heather Jackson
17 Betsy Dequeljoe 20 Leonard Boyles 21 Gabriel Dawson 25 Carol White 26 Reagan Radcliffe
Merry Christmas from Young at Heart!
May your season be blessed! See you in January!
Loose Threads Quilting Group Christmas Gathering!
Monday, December 12, 6:30pm, Home of Mary Grace Fisher
220 Candleberry Way, Guyton
Centering Prayer
Wednesday, December 21, 8:30am
Join us in the home of Karen Cote
as we join in contemplative prayer.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
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Food Pantry. Our food collection item this month for The Fillin’ Station is DRIED BEANS! Any kind— black-eyed peas, navy, lima, etc. 1-2 pound bags. Canned meats such as tuna, chicken and ham, are always welcome!
The Cantata is coming!
Mark your calendar to
experience the musical
celebration of our
Lord and Savior’s
birth. Our choir members have worked many
hours to bring a beautiful and joyful sound to
the often noisiness of the holiday season.
Come experience a truly uplifting presentation
and reflect on the season’s true meaning. In-
vite community members for the encore per-
formance!
Sunday, December 18, 11am
Monday, December 19, 7pm
Pastor: Rev. David Grandgeorge Church Office: Hours —Mon-Thu, 9am-Noon Youth Minister: Mrs. Georgia Peeler
Home: (912) 772-3550 Administration Assistant: Becky Malcom The Rock: (912) 772-8415
Cell: (912) 667-4947 Phone: (912) 772-3478 Fax: (912) 772-4206 Cell: (706) 424-7497
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.GuytonChristianChurch.org
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service December 24, 5:30pm
Advent & Christmas Activities — You may place a poinsettia in memory or honor of loved ones among our decora-tions in the sanctuary. They are $13.50. Contact Sandra Moore or the church office by Tuesday, December 6. Go to www.gadisciples.org and click on the Amazon link on the lower left of the web-site to shop at Amazon.com. Camp Chris-tian will receive 6% of your total purchase! Saturday, December 3, 8am — Breakfast and photos with Santa. Please RSVP to 661-1418. Sunday, December 4, 5:30pm — Children’s Christmas program with finger foods and a visit from Santa! For Santa’s list, RSVP all children attending to the church office. Children and youth please arrive at Center by 4:00pm. Sunday, December 25, 11am — Morning worship (No Sunday School). Celebrate the birth of Christ!
You’re Invited… Celebrate the joy of the Season! The Exley’s are having their annual drop-in at their home, 1199 Highway 119 North, Springfield.
Sunday, December 18 6:30p—10:00p
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Older Youth Facebook —
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535833113380921/ Twitter—
@GCYRock Instagram—
guytonchristianyouth The Rock —
(912) 772-8415 New E-mail— [email protected]
Wednesday Youth Activities — 6pm
Younger Youth — Meet in
the Christian Center
Older Youth — Meet at The Rock
After December 7, we will
take a short break for
the holidays!
Youth Notes
Older Youth
Christmas Outing
Fri. Dec. 9 Meet at 4:45pm for supper out, then travel to Compas-sion Christian to participate in
The Journey. Tickets are $10. Please let us know you are coming so we can ad-vance purchase!
Gift Exchange & Games
December 14 at 6pm
On the horizon…”Re-Mix”
Youth Assembly at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, Georgia will be held February 3-5, 2017. The theme will be “Re-Mix.”
Youth Christmas Program
Sunday, Dec. 4th at 5:30pm
Christian Center
The Road to Christmas by Mary Ann Smith
Join us as we go back in time to the first Christmas. Please bring a yummy treat to share in fellowship following the program! I hear we may have a special visitor! Please RSVP all children attending to the church office. Chil-dren and youth please arrive at the Christian Center by 4:00pm.
December 21
9am—3pm Christmas Wrapping &
Babysitting Fundraiser for Mission Trip Summer 2017
Donations of wrapping paper, bows &
to/from labels are appreciated!
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Communion Serving Schedule — December
Date Elders Deacons Deaconesses Acolyte
Dec 4 Medie Still Barbara Still
Brian Orrico Chad Zittrouer
Mary Grace Fisher Molly Moore
Steven Hall
Dec. 11 Marshall Reiser Claudette Griffin
Mike Smith David Lamb
Vivian Alley Shannon Thompson
Sam Reiser
Dec 18 Lamar Hall Karen Cote
Johnny Taylor Ron Clary
Becky Malcom Cindy Calhoun
Steven Hall
Dec. 25 Melissa Proctor Michael Moore
Steve LaFountaine Michael Bodnar
Stacey Carothers Ann Cavanah
Spencer Beahm
Guyton Christian Church
Children Worship and Wonder — December
Date Storyteller Greeter Jr. Greeter Story
Dec. 4 Karen Cote Wesley Dawson Sam Reiser Mary & Joseph Show the Way to Bethlehem
Dec. 11 Barbara Still Corey Dawson Spencer Beahm The Magi Show the
Way to Bethlehem
Dec. 18 Cantata
Dec. 25 Karen Cote Jack Malcom Kylie Malcom Christmas — Meeting the Christ Child
Wednesday Youth — December Rotation Workshop: The Wise Still Seek Him
Featuring: Drama, Cooking, Art, Music/Movement, Games & Video
Date Light Supper @ 6:00p (YY)
YY Workshop Leader
Workshop @
6:30pm—7:15pm
Dec. 7 Autumn Burnsed & Nancy Summerour
Karen Cote Games or Drama
Please pick up any extra dishes that
you may have in the Christian Cen-
ter. Things are getting crowded in
the kitchen! Thank you!
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These make great gifts!
“Recipes from The Heart”
25th Anniversary
Cookbooks
Available for sale at $10 each. Only a few cook-
books remain in stock. Get yours today! Contact
Judy or Becky. Please make checks payable to
the Eula Powers Circle.
Sojourners Last Study Tues. Dec. 6, 6:00p
Merry Christmas! We will resume in 2017
December 4, 12:15pm
The Annual Election meeting of the
Congregation will be held after church
services. The Nominating Committee
will report a slate of candidates for
Elders and the Diaconate for 2017 and
beyond. The election will be by secret
ballot.
Guyton Christian Church hosted the community Thanksgiving gathering on Sunday, November 20. There were about 30 families represented from Guyton United Methodist,
Liberty Christian Fellowship and Guy-ton Christian.
To All Ladies of the Church
You are cordially invited to at-
tend the Annual Ladies Christmas
Party in the Christian Center.
Thursday, December 15 — 7pm
Let us know you’re coming. Sign up in The Gallery!
Report from the Regional Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Geor-gia, Valdosta, November 11-12, 2016.
Bill Wilson, founder of the Center for Healthy Congregations, led a Pre-Assembly seminar.
Regional Constitution was changed to move from an annual assembly to a biennial assembly held in late April in even num-bered years. The next Regional Assem-bly will be April 27-28, 2018, at Central Christian Church, Columbus, Georgia.
Sense of the Assembly Resolutions encour-age congregations to educate members and provide available resources to peo-ple affected by a mental illness that all may receive welcome, support and re-covery; and added a requirement that ministers and regional leaders partici-pate in anti-racism/pro-reconciliation training.
Announced a financial campaign, I want to make a Difference in Georgia in 2017! to raise $92,500 above and beyond cur-rent giving for leadership development, mission projects, outdoor ministry for youth, and increasing our witness in con-gregational life.
You can read the reports and see all of the de-tails in the Assembly document in the Narthex.
Add your welcome to new members
Georgia and Adam Peeler. They came for-
ward and entrusted us with their commit-
ment Sunday, November 20. Georgia is our
Youth Minister and Adam is a seminary stu-
dent at McAfee School of Theology.