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FOR THE RECORD November 15, 2015

Worship Attendance (8:45) 201

Worship Attendance (11:00) 246

TOTAL AM Attendance 447

Sunday School 329

Operating Funds 17,699.72

Building Fund 9,558.95

Audio / Visual 25.00

Automatic Doors 200.00

Crafts for Christ 30.00

Music 832.00

Senior Citizens Meals 55.00

Widow’s Mite 75.00

Youth Program 535.00

Income Needed for the Year to Date 972.454.26

Total Undesignated & Building Fund to Date

974,882.40

SERVING THIS SUNDAY November 22, 2015

A/V Team: 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM Team 1

AWANA Counsel Time: Reward Night

Children’s Church: 8:45 AM Susan Franklin 11:00 AM Renee Craddock

Counters for Monday, November 23rd @ 9:00 am:

Bill & Joyce Stucker Johnny & Betty Shouse

Deacons of the Week: 8:45 AM Tony Lane 11:00 AM Bobby Montgomery

Greeters: Before 8:45 AM Service:

David & Mary Jane Briscoe, Susan Franklin Before 11:00 AM Service:

Kenny & Rita Phillips, Scott Brown

Nursery Workers: 8:45 AM Babies: Wayne & Jamie White Toddlers: Tricia Siria / Wendi Pierce

11:00 AM Babies: Amber & Amanda Baxter Toddlers: L. W. & Stephanie Barnes 7:00 PM: Velena Harley

Wednesday, November 25th at 7:00 pm: NO SERVICES

Snack Supper: REWARD NIGHT

Ushers: 8:45 AM Douglas Briscoe’s Team 11:00 AM Doug Hanks’ Team

Welcome Desk: Becca Davenport / Lynn Akins

Pat Hanks / Anne Masterson Betty Montgomery / Holly Peyton

Sand Spring Baptist Church Ministry and Support Staff

Pastor - Dr. Mike Hamrick

Youth Minister - Austin Coulter

Minister of Music and Senior Adults Ellery Milburn

Director of Education - Diana Hamrick

Director of Children - Dana Thompson

Secretary - Mitzi Brown

Treasurer - Chris Thompson

Volume 37 November 18, 2015 Issue 43

Remember to give to the

“Widow’s Mite”

Ministry to help those in

our community.

Back to Church Sunday

The church in America is in a state of decline. Less than 20% of Americans attend church regularly. What would happen if those of us who do attend church and enjoy it would invite someone we know who doesn’t attend church regularly?

Inviting someone to come to church with you doesn’t have to be complicated. Most people who come to church for the first time come because of a personal invitation. 7 out of 10 unchurched people have never been invited to church in their whole lives.

Thom Rainer, President of Lifeway says, “82% of the unchurched are at least somewhat likely to attend church if invited. Only 2% of church members invite an unchurched person to church. 98% of church goers never extend an invitation in a given year.” Let’s be part of the 2% and invite someone to attend Sand Spring this Sunday.

Your Pastor, Mike

First, Chris and I want to extend a very heartfelt thank you for the many prayers, cards, and acts of kindness that were given for our youngest daughter, Sarah, during her recent illness. Sarah had a very high temperature that we were unable to break for over a week. This, combined with another health issue, had us

deeply concerned. We told Sarah that she now has a testimony because it was the power of prayer that led to her healing. Once again, we will be collecting baby items for young mothers during the Hanging of the Green service. These will be given to young mothers that participate in the health department's HANDS program here in Anderson County. Paper ornaments of needed items will be on a Christmas tree in the lobby Sunday. Please choose one or more items to donate. Because kids matter to God, Dana Thompson

PRAYER REQUEST Family of Barry Carmichael -

Steve Carmichael’s brother

Family of Keith Morris -

Anne Morris’ husband

Bob Chenoweth - Cardinal Hill

Stephen Jordan - St. Joseph

Susan Beymer - Baptist Health

Bob Works - UK Hospital

Jim Hanks

Frances Wright

Bobby Edwards

Agnes Whitehead - Hometown Manor

Gwen Riley - fr iend of Babe Lane

Bill Monahan - cousin of Babe Lane

Wendy Lyons - Harold Reynold’s daughter

Joe Riley - Shir ley Durr ’s brother

Janice Merten - Lisa Wilder’s mother - Maple Manor

Jim Bob Crawford -

Susan Johnson’s nephew

Join the Vision Campaign *others remain on the Prayer Warrior list

and are being prayed for each week.

Red Cross Training Saturday, December 12th at

St. Lawrence Church 9 - noon

Signup sheet in the Atrium

Sand Spring Baptist Church Annual Christmas Dinner

Wednesday, December 2nd

at 6:00 pm

in the New Fellowship Hall Catered by Family Affair Restaurant

Adults - (11 yr. and up)$12.00

Youth (6 - 10 yrs. old) - $5.00

Children (0 - 5 yrs.) - FREE

Maximum per family - $40.00

(per family living in one house)

The reservation deadline is

Sunday, November 29th!

College Scholarship Fund

Applications for

Spring Semester

Church Members

are in the file pocket

outside the church office

and are due back by

Sunday, December 6th.

Lottie Moon Post Office

The church is offering

the Lottie Moon Post

Office. A donation of $ .10 per

card for postage to our regular

attendee's through our church.

You may drop off cards through

December 20th at the Welcome

Desk in the Atrium. All the money

goes toward our Lottie Moon

Christmas Offering.

Poinsettias

will be used to decorate our sanctuary for Christmas. In Honor Of or In Memory Of our Loved Ones. The amount collected will go into our Building Fund. $10 each.

If you have watched the news or spent any time on social media the last few days you have

become aware of the tragic events that took place in Paris, France. In times of tragedy we are often

faced with questions that are difficult to answer. One of those being, what do we do now? I would

like to encourage us as Christ Followers to join together in praying for those affected by the attacks as

well as the attackers. In Matthew 5:44 Jesus calls us to “Love our enemies and pray for those who

persecute us.” As loving and praying for those devastated families remains on our hearts may we be

intentional about loving and praying for our enemies. Despite their horrific actions and intentions

they are image-bearers of God who have sinned and are in need of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May

we pray with confidence for their salvation, because we know that our God is mighty to save!

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and in preparation we will continue our

series titled Thank You Notes. Last Wednesday we looked at three truths of Christian Contentment

based on the life of Paul. This week we will be looking at the truth that true thankfulness disbands

our envy. Come join us as we worship in song and in truth.

Important Upcoming Dates

Church League Basketball Practice

Guys – Tuesday Nights from 6:30-7:30

Girls – Wednesday Nights from 5:15-6:45

If you have any questions about these dates or would like more information please email

me at ssbcyouth@sandspring.org. Have a blessed week! Austin

11.22.15 - 8:45 am & 11 am Invite Someone To Church This Sunday