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The Scroll of the prophet Isaiah was
handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place
where it is written: “The Spirit of the LORD is on
me, because He has anointed me to preach good
news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim
freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for
the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the
year of the LORD’s favor.” Luke 4:17-19/Isaiah 61:1-2
December Servants in Ministry
December Deacon of the Month is
Harrell Todd (336) 961-6994.
Ushers
1-7
1-14 Lee Cook Ronald Shore
Lucille Shore Heather Holbrook
1-21 Bobby Todd Wayne Renegar
Bruce Lundy Harrell Todd
1-28 Lee Cook Kent Brandon
Chris Disher Woodie Gough
Greeters
1-7 Bruce & Jan Lundy
1-14 Charles & Ann Holden
1-21 Wayne & Catrina Renegar
1-28 Jack Blunk Kent Brandon
Parking Assistance
1-7 Ronald Shore Wayne Renegar
1-14 Jimmy Merrell Chris Disher
1-21 Scott Shore Bobby Lynch
1-28 Ronald Shore Wayne Renegar
2401 Old Stage Road Yadkinville, NC 27055
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January 2018 Volume 2018 Issue No 1
A Christ-Centered, Bible-Based, Ministry-Focused, Community of Faith committed to serving our Lord Jesus Christ
Nursing Home/Rehab Hilda Hutchens
At Home
Edsel Allgood
Michael Bolick
Jerry Comer
Millie Daugherty
Nancy Dinkins
Amy Dixon
Mary Joyce Hall
Ann Holden
Kristi Kent
Dwight Leftwich
Felicia Leonard
Duane Long
Jan Lundy
Jim Lundy
LaVerne Matthews
Bill McMurray
Eli Miller
Nell Pullen
Dana Sharpe
Bobby Shore
Isaac Shore
Jacob Shore
Robert & Betty Shore
Lynn Teague
Harrell Todd
Lowell Todd
Margie Welch
Zander Whittaker
All Military and Families
Pray for These The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16
Regular Worship Times
Sunday
Bible Study 10:00 am Worship 10:55 am
Wednesday
Youth 6:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm
Church Office Hours
Monday 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday 1- 4 pm Thursday - 11 am - 3 pm
Contact Judy at [email protected]. The Church Office is located at the Parsonage.
Before Prayer
I weave a silence on my lips,
I weave a silence into my mind,
I weave a silence within my heart.
I close my ears to distractions,
I close my eyes to attentions,
I close my heart to temptations.
Calm me, O Lord, as you stilled the storm,
Still me, O Lord, keep me from harm.
Let all the tumult within me cease,
Enfold me, Lord, in your peace.
Celtic Traditional
Loan Balance as of January 2, 2018
$ 204,846.93
Games Begin! 4 pm Sunday,
January 7
Yadkinville Elementary
Come out and support these Kids!
YCM Needs
Place your donation in the
designated container in the parlor.
canned vegetables canned fruit canned juice
canned meat mayonnaise small bags of flour
canned white potatoes
Thank you for your generosity.
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Nursery Workers
Jan 7 Lee Cook Cindy Austin
Jan 14 Ryan Disher Robin Gough
Jan 21 Melissa Taylor Linda Gough
Jan 28 Glenda Hall Janet Epley
Feb 4 Roger Hall Lee Cook
Feb 11 Melinda Cook Ryan Disher
Feb 18 Cindy Austin Robin Gough
Feb 25 Rosie Lynch Janet Epley
Children’s Sermon/Church
Jan 7 Collins Sisters
Jan 14 Sherry Leftwich
Jan 21 Rosie Lynch
Jan 28 Tammy Smith
Feb 4 Collins Sisters
Feb 11 Sherry Leftwich
Feb 18 Rosie Lynch
Feb 25 Tammy Smith
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and
do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven
belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Greetings in the NAME of CHRIST!`
As I pen these words, the dawn of a “new” year is just days away. What will a “new”
year bring to each of us this year? Good Question!
We have all fallen into the trap of making “New Year’s Resolutions.” This year I will
resolve that—and then we fill in the ____________. What happens when our will intended resolution(s) for
the New Year fall flat and we fall woefully short? Have you pondered the possible “theological”
ramifications? This might be one of those questions that makes you go...hmmmmmm…
Some of you, as you read these words will experience on of those back of the neck hair raisings, and what
in the world is he talking about moments. That’s ok. Preachers are “paid to ponder the imponderables.” Bear
with me.
While our New Year’s resolutions may seem like a great idea and a bold decision that sounds good, that
may not necessarily be the case. Decisions bring with them unintended consequences, consequences we
may not have considered. Have you pondered this? Hmmmmmm…
Now, first let me say, I am not against New Year’s resolutions if they are done with the right heart—that is
intent, with the right focus, and with the right understanding. New Year’s resolutions if done properly can be
an enormous blessing. On the other hand—if they are not done so, they can become a curse and a tool in
the hand of the enemy. Let me explain one of the main unintended consequences of a New Year’s resolution
gone wrong.
Here are a few clue birds: guilt, condemnation, unforgiveness, and discouragement. Powerful words that
crush and devastate our spirit. They are key weapons in our enemy’s arsenal of spiritual warfare weapons.
Let me ask. How did you do at fulfilling last year’s New Year’s resolutions? Was it a victory or a defeat?
How did you feel it was the agony of defeat? The truth is, most folk making New Year’s resolutions will fail.
According to U.S. News and World Report, approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of
February. So the odds are against us.
The truth is, most of our New Year’s resolutions lack the requisite “power” and “focus” behind them. What
do you mean, Rick? Have you ever noticed that more often than not our New Year’s resolutions begin with
the pronouns of “I” or “my”? This is “Invictus theology,” that says, “ I am the Master of My fate; I am Captain
of My soul.” I hear Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20 echoing in my ears, “You are not your own, for
you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” Hmm...are the lights coming on?
Here is the point, New Year’s resolution(s) made with “I” or “my” will always lack the power and focus to
bring lasting life transformation. Why? Because under our own power we are helpless and hopeless against
our own sin nature, the world system, and the powers and principalities of the air that fight against our
being transformed into the image of Christ. WE are defenseless. The only hope and help is the abiding Christ
in us. The only hope and help is surrendering to the Lordship of Christ by making Him the Master and
Captain of our lives.
When Christ is Lord of our lives, we will seek His will and desire for our New Year’s resolutions. When
Christ is Lord of our loves, He becomes the focus of our heart’s desire. Psalm 37:4 connects the dots,
“Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Practice 6-7 pm Wednesdays
Yadkinville Elementary
HIM Healthy Initiatives Ministry
7 pm Mondays & Thursdays
Calendar 1 New Year’s Day
1 No HIM
2 7:00 pm - VISION 2020
3 6:00 pm - Bible Study resumes
3 7:20 pm - Choir Resumes
3 8:20 pm - Worship Team
4 7:00 pm - HIM Resumes
6 10:00 am - Glory Girls
7 4:00 pm - UPWARD Games/Yadkinville Elem.
14 4:00 pm - UPWARD Game
15 7:00 pm - Deacons
16 9:30 am - Ladies’ Bible Study at Priscilla’s
19 8:00 am - Elders
21 Sanctity of Life Sunday
21 7:30 am - BoBB
21 Sanctity of Life Sunday
21 4:00 pm - UPWARD Game
23 7:00 pm - Council
25 JOY Group/See Mae Burcham
Kent Brandon 1
Tommy Collins 4
Anna Watson 6
Bill Nance 7
Charles Holden 10
Rosie Lynch 10
Ryan Disher Sr 12
Continued page 3.
Tiffany Lynch 12
Emma Crews 19
Marcia Dinkins 20
Hilda Hutchens 20
Ryder Austin 23
Catrina Renegar 24
Kayden Taylor 26
Amy Dixon 28
Logan Martin 30
Birthdays
Reading Tutors are
needed at Courtney
Elementary January -
March. If you can help,
contact Barry Orrell to volunteer.
January 21
When Christ is Lord of our life and sits on the throne of our hearts there is nothing God the Father will not
“resolve” to do in us, for us, and thru us. When Christ is Lord of our life all the power and might of Heaven
and Earth stand ready to fulfill God’s resolution. That’s good news!
However, none of us are perfect. We will all fall short sometime or another of fulfilling our New Year’s
resolutions. We do not have to carry around the baggage of guilt, condemnation, unforgiveness, and
discouragement. There is GRACE. We can go to our Heavenly Father with a humble heart and simply ask
for His forgiveness. God has set us free from the bondage of sin and all of its associated maladies such as
guilt, condemnation, unforgiveness, and discouragement.
As we have seen, most New Year’s resolutions are “I” or “me” centered. But there is also another major
issue. Most of our New Year’s resolutions are about “doing” rather than “being.” Look at what Time
Magazine reported as the top five New Year’s resolutions: lose weight/be fit, quit smoking, learn
something new, eat healthier, get out of debt and save money. Nielsen reported a similar finding. What do
all five have in common? You guessed it, “doing.”
One glitch here. USA Today reported this week that a Marist poll found that “being a better person” was
the top of the list for 2018 New Year’s resolutions. None the less, “doing” New Year’s resolutions still
dominated the poll.
Here is the point. As followers of Christ, our doing proceeds from our being. In other words, we do
things for who we are in Christ, not from the standpoint of simply doing for ourselves. Let me illustrate.
We want to be a good steward of our body by not doing things such as being overweight, smoking,
abusing alcohol, or drugs. Why? Because they are inconsistent with who we are “in Christ.” That is, who
we claim to be “in Him,” as Christians. Again, we want to be good stewards of our finances and spiritual
gifts. Why? Because being in debt is not consistent with being who we are in Christ. Not using our spiritual
gifts for God’s glory and building up His body are not consistent with being who we are in Christ.
So, what are we to do about those New Year’s resolutions with the dawn of a New Year? First, we can
ask God what His plan is for us in the New Year. We can go to Him in earnest prayer and seek His wise
counsel. God the Father will never lead His children astray.
Second, we need to remember that we are a new creation in Christ, the old has gone away, and the new
has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). This means we have a new perspective—an eternal perspective, a kingdom
perspective, and a Christ-centered perspective. This doesn’t mean WE are perfect. But it does mean we
have a new relationship with God thru Christ Jesus. It does mean we can seek forgiveness and God’s grace
and strength for a new beginning when we do sin. It does mean we are free from the baggage of guilt,
condemnation, unforgiveness, and discouragement.
Finally, we can be resolved to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ as we endeavor to live out His plan
for us in this New Year. When we submit to Christ’s Lordship our doing will always proceed from our
being. The result is we will experience that abundant and full life God desires to give each of us not only
during this New Year, but every year.
Resolutions From page 2.
4 3 In the Grip of God’s GRACE,
Rick Page
The bylaws state that two elders and three to
five members of the congregation are to form
the Pastor Search Committee. It was decided
at our meeting that Ken Epley and Bruce
Lundy will be the elders to serve.
If you feel God is leading you to serve from
the congregation, please let Ken Epley know
today.
The date for the Called Business Meeting for
the purpose of electing a Pastor Search
Committee is revised to late January or early
February .
The Elders will fill the pulpit the month of
January and in February will begin using
supply pastors for Sunday morning worship.
Meanwhile, the Pastor Search Committee will
take a few months to decide about an interim
minister. Once that decision is made, the
committee will begin the process of searching
for a new pastor.
A short survey will be prepared for members
to complete and give to the Search
Committee. Pray that we as a church will
follow God’s leading during this time.
Pastor Search Process
Nine Questions of Innovation
Innovation is an intentional commitment to
designing solutions for real problems.
It requires the thoughtful processing and
execution of ideas that both your leadership and
those you hope to serve can embrace. Here are
some questions to ask yourself and your team
that may help to shape your work in innovation:
1. How does your organization define innovation
and embed that understanding into its own
narrative?
2. How does your organization measure the input,
workflow and output of innovation: How do
you measure success?
3. What are some of the key perspectives,
processes and praxes that help to shape your
culture of innovation?
4. What mindsets, qualities or talents do you look
for in team members for innovation, and how
do you cultivate these attributes?
5. How does your organization embrace
“disruptive innovators,” and who defines (or
redefines) leadership in this dynamic?
6. How do you deal with a staffer who may be a
growing distraction or who appears to be
working against the culture of innovation?
7. How do you view failure as it relates to
innovation? When is it part of the process, and
when is it unacceptable?
8. How does the legacy of your organization
enhance or deter you ability to lead
innovation?
9. What is the most important thing innovative
leaders should do regularly to stay effective and
fresh in their work?
What questions are you asking to guide your
efforts in innovation?
Charles Lee Used by Permission from Outreach Magazine.