Hanging of the Greens
Today we will have our annual Hanging of the Greens service.
 
Decorating for Christmas
We will decorate the church for Christmas following the service today.
 
Christmas Parade Reception
We will host our annual Parade Reception on Tuesday, November 27. Sign up sheets for cookies and hot chocolate are in the foyer. We will need about 50 dozen cookies.
 
Christmas Potluck Dinner
We will have our annual Church Christmas Potluck Dinner on Sunday, December 16. You are encouraged to wear a Christmas sweater—pretty or ugly—for this time of fellowship!
 
Helping Hands
During the holidays season Helping Hands is looking to Collect the following
non-perishable items:: dressing mixes, cake mixes, frosting, pie fillings, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and soda, salt, sugar, powdered milk, dry beans, peas, rice, green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, corn, black-eyed peas, and
tomato sauce.
 

Happy Birthday!
11/28 Mike Smith
11/28 Mitch Smith
11/30 Jimmy Leach
 
Happy Anniversary!
11/27 Jimmy & Mary Lee Leach

Prayer Requests
Nursing Homes
-Charline Carter
-Dot Smith
-Lerline Stokely
 
Health Concerns
-Darlene Bradford
-Ben Copeland—cancer
-Alecia Hocutt—cancer
-Edward Petty—Kidney Dialysis
-Johnathan Michael—seizure
-Thomas Rogers—Kidneys
-George Wood—procedure

Order of Service
How to Do Thanksgiving!
John 13:1-5
 
Welcome/Reminders
Our Reason For Being
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Worship in the Word
Worship in Daily Life
 
Thanksgiving Offering
Our annual Thanksgiving Offering will be taken up today during the service.
 
Hanging of the Greens
Our annual Hanging of the Greens service will be on Sunday, November 25
as we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season.
 
Decorating for Christmas
We will decorate the church in 
preparation for the Christmas season on Sunday, November 25.
 
Christmas Parade Reception
We will host our annual Parade Reception on Tuesday, November 27. Sign up sheets for cookies and hot chocolate are in the foyer. We will need approximately
50 dozen cookies.
 
Christmas Potluck Dinner
We will have our annual Church Christmas Potluck Dinner on Sunday, December 16.
You are encouraged to wear a Christmas sweater—pretty or ugly—for this time of fellowship!

Helping Hands
During the holiday season Helping Hands is looking to collect the following
non-perishable items:: dressing mixes, cake mixes, frosting, pie fillings, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and soda, salt, sugar, powdered milk, dry beans, peas, rice, green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, corn, black-eyed peas, and
tomato sauce.
 
Happy Birthday!
11/22 Eddie Stewart
 
Prayer Requests
Nursing Homes
-Charline Carter
-Dot Smith
-Lerline Stokely
 
Health Concerns
-Darlene Bradford
-Ben Copeland—cancer
-Alecia Hocutt—cancer
-Edward Petty—Kidney Dialysis
-Johnathan Michael—seizure
-Thomas Rogers—Kidneys
-George Wood—procedure

Order of Service
The Blind See
Mark 10:46-52
 
Welcome/Reminders
Reason For Being
Musical Praise
Grateful Giving
Attentive Hearing of God’s Word
 Application of God’s Truth in Our Lives
  
Veteran’s Day
To celebrate Veteran's Day and recognize our Veterans, we will have an all church potluck lunch on Sunday, November 11. Please invite your family, friends and any
veterans you know to join us.
 
Thanksgiving Offering
Our annual Thanksgiving Offering will be taken up November 17.
 
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who helped make Trunk or Treat such a great success! Whether you worked registration, passed out candy, made snow cones,
decorated a trunk, manned a game, provided candy, or prayed for our event - you made a
difference! We have received messages of thanks for hosting this event and rave reviews. Our community is seeing Christ’s love through you!
 
Happy Birthday!
11/4 Lerline Stokely
 
Happy Anniversary!
11/6 Mitch & Connie Smith

Prayer Requests
Nursing Homes
-Charline Carter
-Dot Smith
-Lerline Stokely
 
Health Concerns
-Darlene Bradford
-Ben Copeland—cancer
-Edward Petty—Kidney Dialysis
-Thomas Rogers—Kidneys

Romans 5:1&8
Why God opposes sin:
· Sin hurts us
· Sin hurts the world
· Sin hurts God
 
What has God done about this?
· He has set a moral agenda for our lives
· He has given His son as a means of grace for our sins
 
What can we do about this?
· Confess our sings unto God
· Accept the forgiveness God offers
· Forgive ourselves of our sins
· Attempt to right what wrongs we can
 
O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together.
Psalm 34:3 

Order of Service
The Grace of our  Lord Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 8:9 
Welcome/Reminders 
Reason for Being 
Musical Worship 
Worship in Giving 
Worship in the Word 
Worship in Daily Life 

Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat will be held today from 5-7pm. If you signed up to decorate your car, your vehicle needs to be here no later than  4:30 pm. We are expecting a large turn out and hope to see all of our church family there as we meet our community for this time of fun and fellowship! If you have not signed up to volunteer, but would like to, please see Carolyn Wesson.  

Veteran’s Day
To celebrate Veteran's Day and  recognize our Veterans, we will have an all church potluck lunch on Sunday, November 11. Please invite your family, friends and any  veterans you know to join us.

Prayer Requests
Nursing Homes
-Charline Carter
-Dot Smith
-Lerline Stokely 
 
Health Concerns
-Darlene Bradford
-Ben Copeland—cancer
-Edward Petty—Kidney Dialysis
-Thomas Rogers—Kidneys 
 
 
What God Desires of Us John 17:13-26 
 That we might have  the Joy of Jesus 
 That we might have  security in Him 
 That God’s truth would  consecrate our lives 
 That we might be unified 
 That we might have love for one another 

And now faith, hope,  and love abide,  these three; and  the greatest of these is love.  .
1 Corinthians 13:13

Order of Service
Living By Faith
Romans 1:8-17
 Welcome/Reminders
Call to Worship
Worship Through Song
Worship Through Giving
Worship Through Hearing God’s Word
Worship by Living for God
 
Church Events

NMI Meeting
The NMI Council will meet  at 4 pm.
 
Adult Mission Lesson
There is an Adult Mission Lesson Sunday, September 16 at 6:00 pm.
 
Alabaster Offering
We will be taking up our Alabaster Offering on Sunday, September 23. Alabaster Offering goes towards purchase of land and construction of churches, schools, medical
 facilities, and homes for missionaries and national workers.
 
40 Days of Faithfulness
August 19-September 30
I pledge to trust God to be faithful and will demonstrate that trust by increasing my faithfulness in: Tithing, Prayer, and Scripture. God promises blessings that we cannot contain if we are faithful in our giving. We believe that God keeps his promises!
Let’s live like we do!

Worship Prayer:
Bless this service of worship,
Dear Lord. May we receive new depths of understand and new heights of insight. May the wisdom we gain in Christ make us faithful in every good work to honor the Lord our maker.
 
The Goal
1 Peter 3:8-9
1) The Goal—Harmony
2) The Means—Real Love
3) The Reward—Blessings for all

NMI Meeting
There will be an NMI meeting Sunday, July 15 at 4:00 pm.
 
Special Guest
This evening, Ashley and Tracey Hord with their children Esther, Joseph, and Hannah will be here speaking. They are serving in Lesotho, Africa. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6pm Sunday. The Gladewater and Longview churches have been invited. Please bring finger foods and enjoy a wonderful time.

Ladies Night
It’s been a busy few weeks, but we’d like to have a little get together this month. Ladies Night at Chili’s Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 pm! Please contact Didi Henderson with any questions. (903) 315-9549
 
Vacation Bible School
Join us as we venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Kids will anchor in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. We will be exploring the island nightly July 30-August 3 from 6-8:30pm. Kids who are registered by July 22 will receive a special gift the first night they attend VBS, Registration is available online at:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
We are also in need of volunteers!  Volunteers need to be registered TODAY so that we can plan appropriately for the number of workers we’ll have available. If you plan to volunteer (this includes teenagers) you are required to complete a NazSafe training session. You can register as a volunteer online at: https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
VBS Decorating
Saturday, July 21 we will have a day
devoted to decorating for VBS. There is something for everyone to help with, no matter physical limitations. The decorations really help set the tone for the week and the kids absolutely love them! Decorating will start at 9:00 am. If you have any questions, please see Carolyn Wesson or Connie Friesen.
 
VBS Worker’s Meeting
Next Sunday, July 22, there will be an informational meeting for ALL VBS volunteers.
f you can make it, please attend! This helps everyone get on the same page and
ensure VBS is a success!
 
VBS Program
On August 5, the kids will present the annual VBS Program at 10:45 am.
There will be no Sunday School this day.
 
Thank You
Thank you for going above and beyond for providing food for the Mattie Phillips
funeral meal. You showed how much the church loves people.
Your support and love is seen and appreciated.
 
Miracles
1) Get ready for them: Look to and talk with God about needs
2) Get set: Believe that God will answer
3) Go!: Do something in faith about the need
 
“None but a coward dares to boast that he has never known fear.”
- Marshal Foch, French Marshal WWI

Grateful for Grace
Matthew 22:1-14

Order of Service: 
Welcome/Reminders
 Call to Worship
Psalm 130:5-6a
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning.”
 Worship in Song
 Worship in Giving
“Give unto God and bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Psalm 103:2
 Worship in the Word
 Worship in Sharing the Joy with Others

NMI Meeting
There will be an NMI meeting Sunday, July 15 at 4:00 pm.
 
Sunday School
The Branches, is in middle of a study of “The Beatitudes-Living a Blessed Life”.
July 8—The Peacemakers
July 15— The Persecuted
 
Vacation Bible School
Join us as we venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Kids will anchor in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. We will be exploring the island nightly July 30-August 3 from 6-8:30pm. Kids who are registered by July 22 will receive a special gift the first night they attend VBS, Registration is available online at:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
We are also in need of volunteers!  Volunteers need to be registered by Sunday, July 15 so that we can plan appropriately for the number of workers we’ll have available. If you plan to volunteer (this includes teenagers) you are required to complete a NazSafe training session. You can register as a volunteer online at: https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018

Nursing Homes
-Charline Carter
-Dot Smith
-Lerline Stokely
 
Health Concerns
-Darlene Bradford
-Ben Copeland—cancer
-Edward Petty—Kidney Dialysis
-Thomas Rogers—Kidneys

Order of Service
Welcome/Reminders
Call to Worship—Prayer
Musical Worship
Worship by Hearing
Worship by doing
 Working For the Kingdom of God
Matthew 20:1-16   

July 4
We will be handing out free snow cones and bottled water to our community
before the fireworks show on Wednesday, July 4.
Please remember that the area immediately in front of the church
building will be OFF LIMITS by order of the Fire Marshall.
 
Sale of Dudley Property
The proposal to sale our Dudley Road property to the
City of Kilgore passed with 28 Yes votes and one No vote.
 
Sunday School
The Branches, is in middle of a study of “The Beatitudes-Living a Blessed Life”.
July 1—The Pure In Heart
July 8—The Peacemakers
July 15— The Persecuted

Vacation Bible School
Join us as we venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Kids will anchor in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. We will be
exploring the island nightly July 30-August 3 from 6-8:30pm. Kids who are
registered by July 22 will receive a special gift the first night they attend VBS,
Registration is available online at: https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
We are also in need of volunteers!  Volunteers need to be registered by Sunday, July 15 so that we can plan appropriately for the number of workers we’ll have available. If you plan to volunteer (this includes teenagers) you are required to complete a NazSafe training session. You can register as a volunteer online at: ttps://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
  
 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8
 
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name trust in you, for you , Lord, have never
forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9-10.
 
Hurting? This may help
Hebrews 11:32-34
1) Don’t curse them
2) Don’t nurse them
3) Disperse them
4) Reverse them

Nursing Homes
-Charline Carter
-Dot Smith
-Lerline Stokely
 
Health Concerns
-Darlene Bradford
-Ben Copeland—cancer
-Edward Petty—Kidney Dialysis
-Thomas Rogers—Kidneys

NazSafe Training
Today at 3:30 we will be holding a NazSafe Training. Anyone on a board/committee or works with children/youth is required to take this training. Pastor Powell would ideally like
everyone to attend this session so that they are informed and aware. Please bring finger foods to share afterwards for a time of fellowship.
 
Ladies’ Night
Ladies Night will be Thursday, June 28 from 6-8PM at Connie Friesen's house. Since 4th of July is coming up, the theme is Red, White & Blue! We're asking everyone to please bring finger foods! Please contact Didi Henderson with any questions.
 
Sunday School
The Branches, is in middle of a study of “The Beatitudes-Living a Blessed Life”. This is a 7-week study from the Foundry/Nazarene Publishing House.
 June 24 - The Righteous & Merciful
July 1 - The Pure in Heart
July 8 - The Peacemakers
July 15 - The Persecuted 

Happy Birthday!
6/27 Nelwyn Lee
6/30 Ezekiel Bewley
  
Happy Anniversary!
6/27 Tom & Linda Alley
 
Vacation Bible School
Join us as we venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Kids will anchor in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. We will be
exploring the island nightly July 30-August 3 from 6-8:30pm. Kids who are
registered by July 22 will receive a special gift the first night they attend VBS,
Registration is available online at: https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
We are also in need of volunteers!  Volunteers need to be registered by Sunday, July 15 so that we can plan appropriately for the number of workers we’ll have available. If you plan to volunteer (this includes teenagers) you are required to complete a NazSafe training session. There will be an in person session available today from 3:30-5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. You can register as a volunteer online at: https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
Beginning July 1, flyers will be available in the foyer to hand out when you invite family and friends to VBS 2018!
 

NazSafe Training
Sunday, June 24 from 3:30-5:30pm we will be holding a NazSafe Training.
Anyone on a board/committee or who works with children/youth is required to take this training. Pastor Powell would ideally like all members of our
congregation to attend this session so that they are informed and aware.
 
Ladies’ Night
It's that time again! Our Ladies Night will be Thursday, June 28 from 6-8PM at
Connie Friesen's house. Since 4th of July is coming up, the theme is Red, White & Blue! We're asking everyone to please bring finger foods!
Please contact Didi Henderson with any questions.
 
Sunday School
One of our two adult Sunday School classes, The Branches, is starting a study of
“The Beatitudes-Living a Blessed Life”. This is a 7-week study from the
​Foundry/Nazarene Publishing House
June 24 - The Righteous & Merciful
July 1 - The Pure in Heart
July 8 - The Peacemakers
July 15 - The Persecuted 

Happy Anniversary!
6/20 Rob & Lindsey Farnham