DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Beverly Ramsey 1 Gary Martin 16 Nancy Crump 2 Monte Key 16 Taylor McDonald 3 Becky Kellum 17 Marie McDonald 6 Zoey Herndon 19 Ruby Magers 7 Patsy Washington 20 Parker Bell 8 Ruslan Cornelius 22 Taylor Marie Smith 9 Mike Burleson 23 David Crump 12 Shelby Jones 27 Andy Kellum 12 Jeff Collums 27 Melodie Heath 13 Alischa Williams 27 Eric Williams 13 Cari Rowe 30 Loretta Payne 15 Jay Blankenship 31

A REASON TO REJOICE We are happy to announce that Abigail Clayton, daughter of Rance & Stephanie Clayton, was baptized for the remission of her sins this past Wednesday, November 22. We are thankful for Abi’s desire to become a child of God and pray that she will faithfully serve Him throughout life. Please let her know how much you appreciate this wonderful decision. To God be the glory!

CONGRATULATIONS! We extend our congratulations to Andy & Victoria Brown on the birth of their son, Ellis Andrew. He was born on Wednesday, November 22, and weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 inches long. We are thankful all is well.

May God Bless You All!

Chad Ramsey

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TIME TO WAKE UP!

byChadRamsey

As Paul addressed the Christians in Rome, he wrote: “And do this, knowing the time, that

now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first

believed” (Romans 13:11). Paul, of course, did not mean to imply that the Romans were actually

sleeping. Instead, he was simply encouraging them to be more alert to their spiritual needs. So

what did he tell them to do?

Recognize that today is the day to serve God. Paul wrote, “The night is far spent, the day is

at hand” (Romans 13:12). With those words, he set forth a fact that should be obvious to all—

none of us have the promise of tomorrow. Since life is truly like a vapor (James 4:14), we must

serve God while we have the opportunity.

Recognize that wickedness must be cast aside. By likening man’s choice between right and

wrong to putting on a garment, Paul illustrated what those who are spiritually awake must do. He

wrote: “Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light”

(Romans 13:12). His instructions went on to show that those who do this must live in the way

that God has prescribed. He continued: “Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and

drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy” (Romans 13:13). Surely those who

are spiritually awake will see the need to cast wickedness aside.

Recognize that obedience to Jesus is necessary. Paul concluded: “But put on the Lord

Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” (Romans 13:14). Continuing

to use the analogy of a garment, Paul urged his readers to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ.” In order

to do this, one must certainly obey the Savior. After all, we cannot call Him “Lord” if we are

unwilling to do what He says (Luke 6:46). It is time to wake up. Serve God today, shun evil, and

obey Jesus!

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Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Chad Ramsey and family on the passing of his uncle, Denton Ramsey. His funeral service was held in Cookeville, Tennessee on November 20.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Andy and Victoria Brown on the birth of their son, Ellis Andrew, on Wednesday, November 22. He weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 inches long. Bill and Karen Botts are the proud grandparents.

Gloster Street Events

First Sunday Singing will be December 3 at 5:00 p.m. Poinsettias, given in memory or in honor of friends or loved ones, will again be used to decorate the pulpit area during the month of December. If you would like to be a part of this, please bring your poinsettia to the church building by Saturday, December 2. A form is provided in the church office for you to fill out. A Cookie Decorating Party for kids K-6th grade will be December 3 from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. at the Annex. The teenagers are welcome to attend and help. Wednesday Friends will meet December 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the Old Fellowship Hall. Pew Packers will meet on Sunday nights at 5:45 p.m.

JustForFunCirclewhichofthefollowingwasnot:1.Anapostle: Thomas,James,Stephen 6.WriterofBiblebooks:Matthew,Philip,Luke

2.AKing: Solomon,Pilate,David 7.AFisherman: Peter,John,Zacchaeus

3.AQueen: Ruth,Esther,Athaliah 8.AJew: Paul,Goliath,Timothy

4.AProphet: Jonah,Malachi,Hezekiah 9.AMissionary: Barnabas,Elymas,Paul

5.ASoldier: Gideon,Samuel,Joshua 10.AsonofJacob: Benjamin,Joseph,Ephraim

LastWeek’sAnswers:Down:1.Cephas,2.Foolish,3.HouseholdChloe,4.Stronger,9.Wisdom,12.Name,13.Christcrucified,15.Peace, 17.Apollos,19.Jews.Across:5.Power,6.God,7.Corinth,8.Saints,10.Sosthenes,11.Stephanas,14.JesusChrist,16.Preaching, Foolishness,18.Wiser,20.Greeks,21.Divided,22.Foolishness,23.Perfected,24.Divisions,25.Glorieth.

Our Record

Worship A.M….…….….……...248 Bible Classes…………………...197 Worship P.M…………………...176 Wednesday (11-22).....................134 Contribution…………..…...$12,889 Weekly Budget……….……$12,500

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THE GLOSTER STREET MESSENGER is published weekly, except for the week of Christmas, by the Church of Christ, 307 N. Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38804

ELDERS

Paul Callens 620-9814 Monte Key 842-9196 Gary Martin 844-6154 James Segars 842-8227 Wayne Washington 844-4586

DEACONS

Louis Cervantes Louis Miro Travis Cornelius Rusty Palmer George Heath Carlton Plunk Greg Jones Dennie Smith Branyan Johnson Steve Walden Tony Milam

MINISTERS

Chad Ramsey Brian Galloway

CHURCH OFFICE

Andrea O’Rear, Secretary

Sunday Morning Worship Reading…..................Johnson Ramsey Scripture…....................................TBA Prayer…………….........Stephen Fikes Closing Prayer….......Spencer Johnson Song Director…………….Greg Jones

Nursery Attendants Worship A.M…Amanda Johnson,Becky Kellum Bible Study…...Mary Allyson Garrett, Jan Key Worship PM.....Marsha Jones, Melodie Heath Wed. (12-6)…..Quetta Hamer

Sunday Evening Worship Reading………..................Dennie Smith Scripture…………………………...TBA Prayer…………………….Jimmy Dyson Closing Prayer………............Greg Jones Song Director…………….Windell Fikes Song Director (12-6)……...Philip Crowe Speaker (12-6)..........Wayne Washington Prayer (12-6)........................Chase Rowe

APPOINTMENTS FOR DECEMBER 3, 2017

Prayer List: MEMBERS: Loretta Payne, Herb Guin, Thomas Aderholt, Paul Burleson, Wanda Burleson, Geneva Brooks, Karen Wade, Leah Johnson, Tadd Logan, Meg Bradley

FAMILY & FRIENDS: James Draper, Bruce Carter, Ed Herndon, Annette Gann, Modena Green, Curt Mize, Joe Mears, Wayne Jackson, Alma Wilson, Kristy Tucker, Hayden Pippins, Addison Fowler, Jai Eschete, Drew Edwards, Heyward Wilson, Beau Baker, Sue Walton, Reba Williams, Elise Jones, Annette Clifton, Mary Johnson, James & Martha Harmon, Browning Reynolds, Gale Presnell

Health Care Centers: Elizabeth Pritchard - Avonlea Assisted Living, rm. 304 Loretta Payne - Cedars Health Care Center, rm. 703

UPCOMING...BuildingFundContribution……………..December31

Lord’s Table North Side SouthSide Mike Burleson Louis Cervantes Steve Bramlett Kevon Brooks Boyd Brumley Paul Callens Jeff Collums Brooks Crabtree Sam Cervantes Alternates: Paul Crowe, Philip Crowe, David Crump, Jimmy Dyson