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5210 Hollytree Drive, Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 509-9494 • glenwoodchurch.com
Wes Crawford Preaching
Tim Hicks Children & Family
John Hodges Worship & Communications
Steven Smith Students & Family
Bill Burke Facilities Manager
Dennis Moore Facilities
STAFF
SERVICE TIMESSunday 9:00 a.m. Classes
10:00 a.m. Worship
4:00 p.m. Downtown Gathering
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Classes
Connection Groups Times and locations vary
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beyond our walls
FOREIGN MISSIONS Jeff & Cheryl Cash (Uganda)
whereheleads.com
Marty & Louise Koonce (Rwanda)
Eastern European Mission eem.org
Predisan (Honduras)
predisan.org
World Bible School worldbibleschool.net
LOCAL MISSIONS Benevolence Center
Bethesda Health Clinic
Christian Homes & Family Services
Downtown Gathering
East Texas Food Bank
Gateway to Hope
Habitat for Humanity
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission
Karing Kitchen
Meals on Wheels
PATH
Prison Ministry
prayersCONTINUE TO REMEMBER Amy Hosch Wanda Trotter
Barbara Gilbreath Vonda Tankersley Jeanette Richey (Reggie Howell’s Judy Anders sister)
Kathryn McNeese Cathy Stevens Joan & Rick Thorpe (daughter of Don
Valerie Figueroa and Sally Miller) Bill Burke Katrena Reid
Georgia Castle JC & Terry Dean
MILITARY Chuck Freeman (son of Enoch
and Gaye Freeman) Natalia Henriquez (niece of
Marjorie Sherrod)
Nathan Miller (son-in-law of Don and Sanna Teer)
Reese Moore (grandson of Damaris Moore)
Family Christmas Celebration
We are excited to celebrate Christmas with you and your family.
Don't miss the Family Christmas Celebration, Wednesday,
December 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place! Join us for an
uplifting evening of fun, fellowship and dessert, with festive
games and singing!
Announcements Upcoming Events Kingdom Kids RISE Student Ministry An Evening of Remembrance Prayers Service Times / Staff
Join us on Sunday, December 24 at 10:00 a.m. for a special Christmas Eve service. Come early for a
family photo, holiday snacks and refreshments!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER 3 Kearby Dickeson Baby Shower 6 Holiday Food Baskets 7 Pure Gold Party 8 ZEW Retreat 9 Breakfast with Santa 13 Family Christmas Celebration 16 Tyler Rock Gym 20 An Evening of Remembrance 24 Christmas Eve Service 25 Christmas Day 27 Holiday in the Park 27 No Wednesday Gathering
* Office Closed December 25–29
WEEKLY EVENTS World Bible School Mondays, 9:00 a.m. Glenwood Quilters Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Ladies’ Bible Class Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Gathering Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Poinsettia Pick-up
Poinsettias are here! Please stop by the office to pick up your order. If you
plan to take one to a shut-in, please sign your name on the list provided.
Pure Gold White Elephant Party
Join us on Thursday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. for a White Elephant Party.
Bring your favorite finger food or holiday treat, along with a white
elephant gift.
Karing Kitchen
Our next opportunity to serve will be January 1. We need help with setting
up tables beginning at 4:30 p.m. and serving/cleaning beginning at 5:45
p.m. We welcome all who would like to reach out to the Tyler community
in such a needed ministry to join us. For details, contact Pat Gerth at (903)
312-8441.
Ladies’ Bible Class
Mark your calendars! Ladies’ Bible Class will resume Tuesday, January 16 at
9:30 a.m. in the Gathering Place. See you there!
Ladies’ Retreat
Looking for a fun-filled weekend with just the girls? We've got it: Granbury
Weekend Retreat for Ladies, with special guests Andrea and Denalyn
Lucado, February 9–11, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Granbury, Texas.
Sign up today at glenwoodchurch.com. The first deposit is now due. For
details, contact Kay Bellar, (903) 570-4320, Gail Vannoy, (903) 574-5550, or
Betty McKinney, (903) 312-3895.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 9 at 8:00 a.m.
—Join us for breakfast, story time, a
special craft, and photos with Santa.
See you there!
CHRISTMAS RESOURCES
Stop by the STAND@Home Center
to check out a great selection of
resources packed with fun, family-
friendly holiday ideas.
FAMILY SKI TRIP
March 10–14: Prices range from
$232 for non-skiers to $437 for
adults, including lodging, lift tickets,
rental, and meals. $100 deposit per
person due January 7. Sign up at
risestudentministry.com.
AN EVENING OF REMEMBRANCE
Join us Wednesday, December 20,
6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place as
we remember those among our
family who have died this year.
During the service we will read
those names aloud. If a member of
your family died in 2017 and you
would like their name to be
included in that reading, please
contact the church office.
In addition, we invite everyone to
add an ornament to the Tree of
Remembrance in the Gathering
Place in memory of a loved one
who has died. The tree will be on
display during the service of
remembrance. Plan to join us as we
remember those who have gone
before us and celebrate our
upcoming reunion with them during
the second advent of Jesus.
JAM
1st & 3rd Sundays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.,
in the FLC. Bring $5 for food.
TYLER ROCK GYM
Saturday, December 16, 1:00–4:00
p.m., 4580 Old Troup Hwy. Cost is
$15.50 for students ($18.50 for
adults 17 and older), including gear
and unlimited climbing. Meet us
there and stay as long as you like.
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
Wednesday, December 27 at Six
Flags. Cost is $38 per person. We
will leave at 11:30 a.m. and return
at 11:15 p.m. Eat lunch before you
come and bring money for dinner.
Sign up by Sunday, December 17.