New Year at New Location With New Vision!

Greetings,

I trust all are anticipating the very first Gathering of  the new year 
at our new location this coming Sunday. Shout!

Rafael began painting  the "main room" today and Jason helped
us clear out our storage unit and then transfer all of the equipment
from the Agricultural Center.

We also ordered audio and video accessories for Jason to hang
the projector and run the wiring for all the equipment this Friday.

The Lord willing and all goes as planned, we should have new
carpeting laid and main rooms decorated. Somebody Shout Again! 

Kind reminder ladies, this is the first Sunday of the month so
prepare a great "Love Feast" menu so we can celebrate with some
serious groceries.

Now Everybody Shout Together!

rgh

p.s. The address of  our new home is 1904 and a half... Hamilton road.

Please Consider This!

May I kindly suggest that everyone consider  a new family tradition
 this year that follows the biblical example of the Wise Men in Matt 2:11:

“They entered the house... saw the child with his mother, Mary,
and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened
their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense,
and myrrh.”

How can we demonstrate this TRUE SPIRIT of Christmas today?

First Presbyterian is having a Special one hour Christmas
Eve Service.Consider attending to worship The Christ Child
with your own gifts of adoration along with the Body of Christ
on this hallowed eve. Then return and celebrate in your own
 family tradition.

Now that would truly be a Christ Centered-Worship Oriented
Christmas Eve! See ya there folks.

Click to see First Presbyterian announcement http://www.fpclagrange.org/


rgh

Our Next Gathering and New Location

Greetings Saints,

From all reports, everyone enjoyed our first Christmas by Candlelight
Advent Celebration! Food, Fellowship and Christ centered songs
 of adoration made for a grace-filled evening.

Since we had our own celebration this past Friday, we are foregoing
 our Gathering this Sunday so everyone can have the opportunity to
 join with a liturgical churrch in the community for a joyful celebration
 on Christmas Eve Friday or Christmas Day Saturday.

 We have personally  joined First Presbyterian for two years
and enjoyed a Christ Centered-Gospel Oriented experience.
They allow "open communion"so the Eucharist is celebrated by
 all believers attending. Taking part with others will also allow
 your family to see what Christ is doing in The City Church
 of LaGrange. Please take advantage of  this rare opportunity.

The next Gathering  will be January 2, 2011 in our new location.
I believe you will be delighted to see the renovation and decoration
of our new home.

Until then, may the Exalted Christ be pleased to bless each family
 with fullness of Joy and Peace that is only found in the Christ of
 Christmas.

Advent Blessings to all!
rgh

Urgent Request For Assistance Thursday and Friday

Greetings Saints,

I hope you are anticipating our special “Christmas by Candlelight”
this Friday evening!Since it is a special occasion which includes guests,
may I suggest“business casual” dress.However, all are welcome to
 their personal choice of attire.

Also, in order to ensure a well ordered time together, may I count
 on everyone to assist us with many of the details that contribute to
 a successful event?

Plans are to begin set up of tables,chairs, audio and video Thursday
evening.I am hoping all the brothers will join me in this labor of love
 endeavor.

Considering the majority of our ladies work on Friday, how many
would be willing to come out and assist Vicki and Regina with
decorations and pre-event details?

We will also need early arrivers on Friday to assist Ashley with
the food being delivered and set up.Since we are a small flock,
 this likely means ladies helping both Thursday and Friday
 if at all possible.

Lastly, may I kindly request that everyone,ladies and men, plan to
 assist with “clean up” and “tear down” after the event is concluded.
Enjoy some "one anothering" fellowship while breaking down
audio equipment, tables, and chairs while sweeping and vacuuming.

Please let me know if we can count on your much needed assitance.

Bear in mind that Friday night  is our Gathering in lieu of Sunday,
 so everyone will be able to sleep in on Sunday morning
 and rest from all your labors!


Shout!
rgh

Third Week Of Advent Season

Greetings Saints,

In our Advent message this week, we will endeavor to unpack  "The Paradox of the Christmas Gospel".  This means addressing the mystery of  deity assuming humanity along with make application of scriptures mandate for Christ followers to live out incarnational servanthood with one another.

Kind reminder that Starbucks Coffee, Fresh Donuts and Bagels will be provided this Sunday morning at 10:00 am. Come enjoy some relational "one anothering". Shout!

We need some ladies to plan to arrive at the Agricultural Center early in order to assist with preparation  for this fellowship occasion.

Hail To the King!

Questions Regarding The Second Coming Of Christ

Christ Followers,

Since the Advental Season emphasizes the multiple dimensions of Christs Coming:
>In the Incarnatiion wheeby God visited earth in person
>Through the Gospel, by word and spirit, Christ enters our personal lives
>The Eucharistic Celebration is the means for Christ to come and commune with his corporate people
>In the  second Advent, Christ will bodily return in all his Royal Splendor to consumate salvation history

During the Gathering this coming Sunday, we plan to address
 the following questions that relate specifically to the second coming of  Christ :

>Are we living  in the last days?
>Does scripture teach that Christ second advent can be hastened?
>Since it's already been 2000 years, does that mean that God is slack concerning his promise?
>Why would God continue to prolong the coming of Christ when things are so bad?
>What should we be doing during these perilous times surrounding us?
>In light of all the signs, what time is it?

Please come and enjoy our pre-assembly  fellowship each Sunday
 at 10:00 am during December. Starbucks Coffee and fresh donuts
 will be provided.

Also, remember that we are re-locating this week and will be Gathering
 at LCS this Sunday only!

Shout!
rgh

Relocation Of Sunday Gathering

Greetings Saints,

As previously announced, December 5th is the final Sunday
the Agricultural Center would not be available.

John Cipolla is graciously allowing us the use of the LCS cafeteria
so we will relocate there for "The Gathering" this coming Sunday.

Please remember:

>10:00am  Coffee and Donuts for relational fellowship during December
>10:30am  Corporate Assembly and Advent Celebration

Also, don't forget to register your family with Ashley for Christmas by Candlelight..
She  has guest invitations so everyone can invite family, friends and co-workers.

rgh