Allen Grant - Senior Pastor

Christmas Cantata

Sunday, December 20th at both services.

Join the choir at 7:45 pm on Tuesday nights to rehearse for this special event.

Fall Leadership Summit

November 14th @ 9:30am concludes @ 3:30pm.

Registration Options: (fee includes box lunches)
Deadline– November 6th Early Bird by Oct. 6th- $20
Early Bird by October 23rd with 10 or more from one church is $15 each.
Registration Oct. 24th– Nov. 6th is $25 each.
Childcare will be provided.
Registration forms are available in the church office.
Call Cecilia to sign up, 836-1107.

PIANO FOR SALE- $150

Call the church office for more information, 836-1107

2009 Bastrop Mission Trip Pictures

You can view all the pictures from the 2009 Bastrop Mission Trip here

http://s677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/bastrop2009/

"Larry's Notes"

Larry McCord  Worship Leader and Chief Musician.

In today’s service and subsequent fellowship meal, we consider consecration of self and substance to the Lord. Many will make a decision to begin or increase their giving to the church. In either case, this is an act of consecration and, in some cases, may also involve a true step of faith. If we commit only to that which we are comfortable doing, does this involve faith in God’s providence? Actually, I would respond “yes”.
Giving at any level requires trust that God will continue to provide for us in such a way that we can give liberally and still meet our own needs and those of our family.

The song our choir renders for us this Sunday reminds us, however, that “without love”, the greatest step of faith in our giving is meaningless and void of value. Even the most callous individuals can see through a gift given grudgingly or out of compulsion. Gifts emanating from a heart of love minister to the recipient beyond the immediate value of the initial item or service. They bear fruit far down the road.

As you ponder your response to today’s call to consecration, allow your consideration to be rooted in love for God and man. God’s Spirit will accomplish great things through you if you do.

China Spring UMW continues to help Caritas keep the food pantry full by taking in  donations of non-perishable food items each month. Thank you to everyone for your donations this past month. For the month of November, we will be collecting sugar, flour, canned meat and cereal. Please bring your donation and drop it off in the Fellowship Hall.

Thank you for all your giving and support. You help give over 1,000 pounds of food each year for the hungry.

Mission Service

New Directory Pictures

Sign up after services for your family to take their directory pictures.

See Rhonda Hall or Heather Keeton. There is a sign-up table at the side entrance of the church.