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Join us on Sunday, January 27th, as we welcome our guest speaker Lincoln Coffman, who will be sharing about addiction, recovery, and faith. Mr. Coffman is the Project Lifeline Peer Coordinator for Region 7 (Shelby County) Tennessee. He is CPRS certified and has received trainings in WRAP, ACEs, and Healing Arts Research. He has over 7.5 years of abstinence and recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction, which has taken place in the recovery communities of Memphis, TN. Inthat time, he became a father, received Bachelors and Masters degrees at The University of Memphis, taught English Composition, Literature, and Poetry at the university, and began working as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) with the Memphis Area Prevention Coalition. As a CPRS and Lifeliner, he answers calls via the Tennessee Redline (1-800-889-9789) and attempts to make recovery more accessible to those seeking help. He facilitates 12 Step Meetings in local jails and prisons and speaks to various groups about alcoholism, addiction, stigma, and recovery. He also reaches out to local congregations in the hope that they will join the Tennessee Faith Based Initiative and become Certified Recovery Congregations.

Special guest Rev. Dr. Andre Johnson will speak during worship on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday. After Worship we’ll have a special congregational meal and Dr. Johnson will lead a discussion from his new book, “The Struggle over Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter.”

Dr. Johnson is Assistant Professor in Communication Studies at the University of Memphis, and Pastor of Gifts of Life Church. Invite a friend to this special event.

​Special funding provided by a Southeastern Synod Multicultural Grant. 

​Join the fun Saturday, January 12 from 5-8 pm for food and games! 
We'll have pizza and desserts provided, and lots of games to play. 
​Sign up on the Communication Card.  For the whole family!!!

Help your church and community prepare for emergencies with this free CERT Training!  CERT Training focuses on readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. 

​​Advent has begun! Pick up your Advent Devotion and Mason Jar this Sunday after Worship! Readings and "tags" begin on December 2. The jars will be explained in worship.  

Thank you T-2 Team for spearheading, assembly and printing, and all Saints who contributed their thoughts.  

Special thanks to Katie Mattison for her cover artwork.

Brunch in Bethlehem, Sunday Dec. 16 after Worship
Everyone is invited to join us at 11:15 am for our 6th Annual Brunch in Bethlehem. Stroll through the Bethlehem marketplace. Stop at different stores and observe the activities that are going on. Make crafts, have brunch, and visit Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Have your picture taken as either an angel or shepherd.  We will also have some new activities for the adults this year! We hope to see you in Bethlehem, where there is room for everyone! 

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​December  2   First Sunday of Advent.   We light our first candle and we wait....
December  5   Our Confirmation Youth will provide the first Wednesday Evening                                     Advent Service 7:05 PM - St. Nicholas
December   9  Second Sunday of Advent.  Our choir, directed by Jacob Allen will                                     present a Christmas Cantata "All is Well - A Cantata for Christmas"
                         Congregation Meeting after service
December  12  Wednesday evening service, Evening Prayer at 7:05 PM
December  16  Third Sunday of Advent....we are still waiting!  Brunch in Bethlehem                              today!
December  19  Wednesday Evening Service, Evening Prayer 7:05 PM
December  23  Fourth Sunday of Advent...we light the final candle!  
December  24  Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
December  25  For unto us a child is given!  Blessed Christmas Day!

November 4     is All Saints Day and we will honor those who have gone                           before us.  We invite you to light a candle to honor your                             loved ones.
 November 11  is Consecration Sunday.  We pledge a portion of our                                   treasure to God to support the ministry of his                                             church.  We'll have a special speaker and dinner that day.
 November 17  is a very special day as Sophia and Tyler marry.  Many of                           us have watched Sophia Bahlinger grow from a cute,                                 little girl into a beautiful young woman.
                         Many blessings to the entire family on this very special 
                         life event!
 November 18   Paul White will be preaching today
 November 22   Happy Thanksgiving!
 November 25   Feast of Christ the King,  Paul White, preaching
 
Decorating the Church for Advent Time!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 30 at 9 am!  Worship will lead the decorating of the church for the Advent and Christmas season and would love to have your help.   Lunch will be served by the worship team after we finish decorating.