News From The Well
November 2008
Harvest Fund Sunday
Our annual Harvest Fund Offering will be received on
Sunday, November 2. This annual offering is a tradition of Shallow Well, an opportunity to give thanks to God for all His blessings upon us during the past year. This year the Stewardship Finance Committee will make a decision whether to use this offering for our General Fund, since our offerings this year have been under budget and we have spent out about $11,000 more than we have taken in, or if giving to the General Fund improves we will use the offering for our Building Fund. In any case we hope you will pray for God's will for your gift and its use.
Small Group Experiences
We are currently working on organizing some small groups that would meet on a regular basis for sharing, fellowship, etc. Groups could be organized around special interests of members. Pastor Stephen is working on this and would appreciate your assistance in organizing these groups. If you are interested in a group please pass that on to Stephen. We are hoping some of these groups begin meeting soon.
Community Thanksgiving Service
Our annual Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Wednesday evening, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mark Gaskins of Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church will deliver the evening message, while the other pastors will lead various parts of the service. We hope you will plan to attend and enjoy the fellowship time following the service.
Mark Your Calendar
December 14: Choir Cantata during the 10:55 Worship Service
Youth Christmas Program at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary December 31: Annual New Year's Eve Singing Celebration
Thanksgiving Lunch
Shallow Well Church together with Hillview Christian Assembly Church will provide a Thanksgiving Meal for those less fortunate. The lunch will be held in the Fellowship Building on Saturday. November 22. We have been asked to provide 12 large cans of green beans and desserts. Please help out by cooking a dessert and bringing it to the Fellowship Building between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in donating the green beans please talk with Judy Watson. If you are able and willing, you are welcome to come and help serve the meal and visit with our Guests. You will be blessed!
Women's Fellowship
The Day Circle will meet on Monday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Building. The Circle of Friends will meet in the Library on Monday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. The Circle of Hope will meet on Monday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Building. The Serenity Circle will meet at the home of Carolyn MacDonald on Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Youth News
On November 15th, we will have our annual Fall Festival. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 4:00
for a Bible Study on being thankful, crafts, and pizza. Then we will head out for a hayride ending with some hot chocolate and cookies. Youth and children of all ages are invited along with their Mons and Dads. If you do plan to go, please call or email Stephen by November 12th .
Christmas is just around the corner, so starting the first Sunday of this month, the youth and children will be preparing for our Christmas play. During youth meetings on Sunday we plan to spend about 45 minutes practicing and the other 45 minutes will consist of our usual Bible study, crafts, and games. Make sure you plan to be at our play on December 14. There is even a rumor we might be having a special visitor.
November Birthdays
1 Joe Thomas
2 Annie Maddox
3 Charles Harrison
3 Margaret Phillips
5 Ralph Kelly
5 Peggy Englehardt
5 Vivian Simpson
5 Marianna Cauthen
5 Corey Gunter
6 Rachel McKenzie
8 Amber Batchelor
9 Lorraine Lassen
9 Kirk Pedley
10 Paula Harrison
11 Marie Buchanan
11 Kathryn Moms Gardner
14 Don Thomas
14 Kanten Harrison
15 Cameron Crowson
16 Todd Williamson
16 Abby Williamson
17 Wes Gunter
17 Peggy Groce
18 Florence Hughes
18 O'Neil Shepherd
21 Dale Profio
21 Keaton Haas
21 Brennan Haas
24 Vivian Cox
26 Shannon Godfrey
27 Stephen Holder
30 Paisley Thompson
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee would like for Ushers that have served in 2008 to continue to serve during 2009. If you are not willing to serve, please contact Dale Williamson or Patricia Thomas. If you served as a Host or Hostess during 2008 and are not willing to serve during the 2009 year, please contact Camellia Hempe or Linda Holder. Both of these committees would appreciate additional help, please contact one of these individuals if you would be willing to serve. You will be blessed for serving.
Christian United Outreach
In this season of giving please remember to give a one box meal to those who are less fortunate than you. A one box meal can consist of macaroni and cheese, soup, spaghettios, and beef stew. Food contributions are decreasing county wide.. Please remember a few extra items in your grocery cart. Not a big deal to us but a big deal to a hungry person. Thank you in advance for you caring contributions.
Bible Readings for November
Nov 1....Luke 9-12
Nov 2....Luke 13-16
Nov 3....Luke 17-20
Nov 4....Luke 21-24
Nov 5....John 1-4
Nov 6....John 5-8
Nov 7....John 9-12
Nov 8....John 13-16
Nov 9....John 17-21
Nov 11....Acts 4-6
Nov 12....Acts 7-9
Nov 13....Acts 10-14
Nov 14....James 1. 2
Nov 15....James 3-5
Nov 16....Galatians 1-3
Nov 17....Galatians 4-6
Nov 18....Acts 15 To 18-11
Nov 19....1 Thessalonians 1-5
Nov 20....2 Thessalonians 1-3; Acts 18:12 - 19:10 Nov 21....l Corinthians 1-4 Nov 22....1 Corinthians 5-8 Nov 23....1 Corinthians 9-12
Nov 24....1 Corinthians 13-16
Nov 25....Acts 19:11-20:1; 2 Corinthians 1-3
Nov 26....2 Corinthians 4-6
Nov 27....2 Corinthians 7-9
Nov 28....2 Corinthians 10-13; Acts 20:2
Nov 29....Romans 1-4
Nov 30....Romans 5-6
Operation Christmas Child
Your shoeboxes are due Sunday November 16. They will be received and blessed during the morning Worship Service.
Men's Fellowship and Fundraiser
The Men's Fellowship will meet on Sunday, November 16 at 8:30 a.m. Charles Billings' group will provide breakfast.
The Men's Fellowship will have a BBQ lunch on November 30 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. You may dine in or take it out. The money raised will go for the Mission trip to Mississippi to work with Habitat. Please see any of the members of the Men's Fellowship for tickets. Tickets are $6.
The Ladies of the Church are Invited to a Ladies Luncheon in
Celebration of the 90th Birthday of Florence Hughes Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:30 a.m. Shallow Well Fellowship Hall
Ministry Assistants for November
Acolytes: Joseph and Will Taylor
Altar Flowers: Nov. 2: open, Nov. 9: open, Nov. 16: open, Nov. 23: Jackie Thomas, Nov. 30: open. Deacon on Call: Nov. 2: Johnny Watson; Nov. 9: Auburn Griffin; Nov. 16: Sandra Cotton; Nov. 23: Dustin Thomas; Nov. 30: Jeremy Thomas.
Children's Worship Leaders: Nov. 2: Dustin Thomas; Nov. 9: Camellia Hempe; Nov.16: Beth Haas; Nov. 23: Brittany Griffin; Nov. 30: Stephen Owen.
Greeters: Ruth Morris and Vera Batchelor.
Trustee to lock/unlock: Phyllis Watson.
Ushers: Jeremy Thomas, Jimmy Maddox, Ray Norris, Mark Jones, Richard Thompson, and Randy Gunter. Jr. Ushers: Taylor Rosser, Kaitlynn Lemons, Morgan Pedley, Courtney Jones, Erica Rosser.
Poinsettias
Please help add to the beauty of our Sanctuary by placing a poinsettia in memory or honor of someone during the holiday season. Give one in honor of a grandchild, a Sunday School Teacher, a shut-in, or someone who works tirelessly for the church. The Poinsettias will be in the Sanctuary on December 14 and December 21. The cost this year is the same as last year - $10 which includes wrapping the poinsettia in foil & bow, tray and delivery. The deadline for ordering your poinsettias is Monday, December 1.
Please fill out the forms located in the Narthex and give to Camellia or La Verne.
Tables and Chairs
The Trustees have set aside tables and chairs for any members of the congregation to borrow. If you are interested, please contact a Trustee.
Baby Shower
There will be a Baby Shower for Jennifer Herring sponsored by the Circle of Friends on Sunday, November 9 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It's a boy.
Deacon Meeting
The Deacons will meet on Monday November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. All Deacons are asked to be present.
Christmas Decorating
It's hard to believe that it's time for us to set our sights on decorating for Christmas, but The Chief Elf (Sammy Poe) and his other elves (aka Serenity Circle) invite you to come out and help them decorate the Christmas Tree, Sanctuary, and the rest of the church on Monday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m.. There's a job for all, so come out and help.
