The Family of God

at Clear Creek

Connecting People to God

and to Each Other

5612 Hixson Pike / 423-877-6232 / www.clearcreekcoc.org

As We Celebrate:

Song 794 - Unto Thee O Lord

Praise Songs 1 - A New Anointing

Scripture – 2 Peter 1:3

Song 538 - My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less

Song 337 - Hallelujah What a Savior

Communion: Jack Cook

Offering

Praise Songs 121 - 10,000 Reasons

Praise Songs 43 - God of this City

Lesson: Adjusting Your Mirror

Song 948 - I Am Resolved

Prayer: Lee Barton

Praise Songs 190 - Never Once

January 6, 2013

Small Group Discussion Starters...

(Read 1 Corinthians 10 as a group, then use the following discussion starters.) 1. In verses 1-10, Paul reminds the church of the failures of the Israelites

during the Exodus. Look at the sins noted in 7-10, and decide if these temptations died with them in the desert. Why did he remind them of these things?

2. In looking back at 2012, what would you have done differently in your walk with God? What are some things that you plan to change in 2013 and how do you plan to do it?

3. Read verse 13 carefully. How important are the things in our “rearview mirror,” and is there hope of distancing ourselves from them? How does Paul say this happens?

4. In reading verses 31-33, Paul has just mentioned how to deal with unbelievers. What things does he tell us to do in order to “move forward” with our Christian journeys? Take time to discuss as a group how you can accomplish these things.

Potluck Luncheons Care Groups are selected by geographical areas. Watch the mail for your invitation.

Jan. 13: Care Groups 1 & 5

Jan. 20: Care Groups 2, 3 & 7

Jan. 27: Care Groups 4 & 6

►Following morning worship service in the gym. ►Bring a dish or two to share.

►Meet the new members in your Care Group. ►Get to know one another better.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Due to privacy concerns, permission to print needed from individuals or the family.

Mary McGrath had two surgeries last week for infection and will have another one Monday. She is in room 437 at Parkridge. (Care Group 3)

Ronald Shimek, uncle of Kayla Halstead, has cancer throughout his body and is not doing well. His address is: 17415 Aspen Oak Court, Spring, TX 77379.

Carol Golden has gone home. (Care Group 6)

Glenda Lucas, sister of Sherry Ellis, is having chemo treatment. Cards are greatly appreciated. Her address is 2822 North Durand Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37406.

Bill Braswell is staying with his daughter, Terri Gilbert. Cards can be mailed to the Gilbert’s home: 8216 Briarstone Lane, Ooltewah, TN 37363 (Care Group 2)

Jewell Douglas is at NHC, Room 104, 1425 McFarland Ave., Rossville, GA 30741. (Care Group 1)

Louise Benson is at Health Center at Standifer Place, Room 142B, 2626 Walker Road, Chatt., TN 37421.

Betty Kennamer is at The Terrace, Room 303, 1005 Mountain Creek Road, Chatt., TN 37405.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

7 Harry Spillman, Luke Tucker 8 Jo Anne Mills, Jackie Odum,

Pasco Window 9 Cory Aulich 10 Daryl Arendale, Jana Cannon,

Tanner Haynes, Kristin Roe 12 Clayton Parker

COMING EVENTS

Care Group Potluck Luncheons:

•Jan. 13: Care Groups 1 & 5

•Jan. 20: Care Groups 2, 3 & 7

•Jan. 27: Care Groups 4 & 6

Watch your mail for your invitation! Bring a covered dish or two to share and join your Care Group for this once a year fellowship time together.

Jan. 9: Wednesday Meal: Spaghetti. In the gym, 5:30-6:15 pm. Sign up at info desk or call the office to RSVP on Monday.

SMALL GROUP

Find your place in a Small Group. Invite a friend to your Small Group; fill the empty chair. Small Group brochures are at the info desk in the lobby and gym.

MEN’S MINISTRY

Wednesday Night Men’s Small Group: Flawed, in A2.

COLLEGE/YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Sunday College Class: What You Need to

Know About Spiritual Warfare, in room A2.

Sunday Young Professionals Class: Catalyst, in A3.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Jan 12: Family Fun Night for our K-2nd grade families! Meet in the gym 5:00-7:00 pm, for games, contests, etc. Bring your own dinner. Contact Natalie (877-6232) with questions. Jan 25-26: Lock-in for Grades 3-5: At the building, 9:00 pm-9:00 am. Late dinner and breakfast will be provided.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Jan. 8: Tuesday Morning Ladies Small Group will resume; 10:00 am in room A2. Jan. 11: Morning For Moms: M4Ms will study Entrusted with A Child’s Heart on Fridays in the café 9:30-11:30. Brochures at the info desk in lobby and gym. Registration needed by TODAY. Workbook available in class; cost is $40. Speak to Kathy Holt with questions. Jan. 12: Saturday Morning Ladies Small Group: 9:30-11:00 am in room A9.

Jan. 14: Monday Morning Ladies Class resumes The Patriarchs, café at 10:00.

Sunday Class: Jesus Calling in room A9. Wednesday Class: Breaking Free in A5/A7. Workbooks are available.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Tonight: High School Winter Jam Concert: At McKenzie Arena at UTC. Cost is $10 (cash please). Leave church at 3:30 pm to get good seats and return after 10:00 pm.

Jan. 12: Family Night Service Opportunity: Kindergarten through second grade have asked our youth to serve during their Family Fun Night. Jan. 20: MS at Pinstrikes: (5:00-7:00 pm)Unlimited bowling is $15, arcade games extra. RSVP to Mitchell, pizza and drinks provided.

WORSHIP TIMES

Sunday: Bible Class: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am

Sunday Evening: Small Groups: Meet as scheduled.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm

ATTENDANCE

December 30, 2012

Worship Attendance: 569 Class Attendance: 342

CONTRIBUTION

2012 Weekly Budget: $24,508.00

12/30/12 Giving: $95,616.80 12/30/12 Building Fund: $27,603.00

COMMUNION SERVERS/USHERS

Alex Butcher John Haustein Nick Hughes Ken Huntoon Keith Johnston Caleb Miller Luckson Previl Roy Ramsey Grant Reynolds David Van Eaton Jay Walling David Yates

CLEAR CREEK SHEPHERDS

Gary Carson Walter Elliott Bobby Golden Larry Grant Don Haynes Dick Salisbury

MINISTRY STAFF

Joey Davis, Senior Minister Jake Hendrix, Executive Minister Phil Cannon, Servant Leadership Minister Mitchell Halstead, Youth Minister Jana Cannon, First Connections Minister Becki Majors, Children’s Minister Natalie Mosley, Children’s Minister

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

~ 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is

ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me

heavenward in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 3:13-14