Decatur-Trinity Christian Church      2449 Altruria, Bartlett TN 38134

www.decaturtrinity.org 

901/388-4511 FAX 901/388-1049

 

December 18, 2001

How does a person do justice in writing about the wonderful service that we had last Sunday.  Our choir was in full voice as they sang song after song.  What made this occasion so special was the accompaniment by the musicians.  There were 11 people playing two violins, a viola, a cello, a double bass, a trumpet, two French horns, a flute, and the organ and piano.  Out of that group six were our own!  Laura Huff on the viola, Melody and Natasha Ramsey on the French horns, Karen Carpenter on the flute, and Eddie Byrd on the keyboard, with Michelle Brown on the piano.  What a musical group we have.  I am so impressed with the talent that is in this congregation. 

As I watched Bill Huff directing this group of singers and players, I thought how excellent a job he did.  It was evident that he had command of the music and the respect of the performers.  We owe him a big thanks for putting together such a wonderful program.  In addition to the playing, we had Ginger Moore sing a solo and later during the offertory Laura Huff sang.  What more could we ask for than what we received last Sunday? 

But that is not the end of our musical talent.  Not by any means!  On Sunday evening we have the SALT service where there is a different kind of music.  Paul McDade plays the drums, Jennifer Wallace plays the keyboard, Bill Sisk is lead guitar, and Wes Sisk is bass guitar.  Shannon Hoard is an excellent soloist and is learning the guitar.  This group does a very fine job of leading us in a contemporary service of worship.  There are usually mid 50's to mid 60's in attendance and everyone enjoys the Café Praise afterward thanks to Rainy Lowery who is the host.

Thank you all for your time and effort in bringing us the best in music and worship every week.  Let us not forget this next week when we are asked to bring our Christmas Gift for Christ during the worship service.  This has been a tradition for many years at Decatur Trinity Christian Church.

I want to take this time to thank the untold numbers of you who have wished Karen and myself safe passage as we leave for Sun City, Arizona.  Your support is greatly appreciated and we will not forget you as we minister to a sister church.  For those of you who get out to Phoenix, please give us a call and let's do lunch some time. 

To all of you with Christian love-

          Scott

OUR PRAYER CONCERNS

Rick Pilon – Methodist North, surgery on Monday.

Millie Causie – Baptist East – cancer surgery on Tuesday

Rick Bailey – home following hospitalization last week.

Todd Hardin’s father following a mild stroke.

MEMORIALS

A birthday memorial for R. B. Everett, Jr. from Jeannie, Merrilyn, R. B. III & Sherry, Jo Ann & Gene

 

In memory of Norma Wyatt, mother of Janie Knaebel and grandmother of Zachary, Brandon & Lindsay, from Doward and Janie Benefield (Outdoor Worship)

 

In memory of Tommy Cordell from Frances Hoback

 

In memory of Ricky Barnett’s sister, Evelyn Davenport from Frances Hoback

 

In memory of Russell Parks from  Rosemary Bramuchi

 

In memory of Charles Lee Webb, Mary’s brother, from Dick and Mary Schaedle (debt)

VISITORS – SUNDAY, December 16

We welcomed the following visitors: Kate Finley, Heather Solis, Joe Schingle, Karla Berry, Randy, Kim, Morgan, & Bradyn Malone, Andrew Chiego, Christopher Darr, Bill Terrell, Mary Nolan, Veronica Thomas, Greg & Allison Vannucci, Jeanne Dowling, Gene Gipson, Tammy & Scott Kreifels, Don & Maxine Lindblom, Bev & Julene Chumbley, Ed Williams, Joshua, Heather & Josh Jacobs,  Margaret Boshers, Fumi, Leslie, Kazu & Ayaka Koga

NOTES OF APPRECIATION

      Thanks for the beautiful cards and everything you have done for me during the year.  I really did enjoy the caroling the other night.  I love all of you,

                  Mary Jean Morris

To my church family,

      Thanks so much for your thoughts, prayers, visits and concern during my recent hospitalization.  Obviously, your prayers carried the day as I am fine and only have to deal with medication.

                              Rick Bailey

The CYF would like to thank the anonymous donor for their donation.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

STATISTICS – SUN. Dec 16

Church School     138                                                               

Worship Service   291

SALT                     69

Received Dec 16                        $9,586

Rec’d to date in December       $29,389

December Budget Needs         $46,503

Debt/Touch the Dream              $860

Total Debt/Touch Rec’d     $174,615

Speaker for SALT is Patsy Keith

Mark Your Calendars – On Dec. 30 following the morning worship service we will have a reception for Scott and Karen Pricer with Christmas cookies and punch in the Christian Family Center. The Christian Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring this event – if you are baking cookies, please bring them to the church during the week or before church that morning. 

Also, mark your calendar and make your plans to attend one of the Christmas Eve services – at 6 p.m. or at 11 p.m.

Chi Rho Lock-In - Our Christmas lock-in is scheduled for Dec. 21 & 22 from 7 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday.  Bring a friend but let us know how many are coming so we will have enough to eat.  Several adults will help supervise the kids over night.  We hope you will join us!

POINSETTIAS

            In addition to the poinsettias listed in the bulletin Sunday we have the following:

            In memory of Billie Turner from her husband, Jack

            In honor of Cortez and Jo Smith from a friend

            In honor of Thelma Brown from the Christian Men’s Fellowship

                To wish for you always 

                the gift of Faith

                the blessings of Hope

                and the peace of His Love

Lona Pope

Carrie Calvin

Melvin & Jean Goforth

David & Linda Young

Doug & Judy Sanders

Martin Rawls

John & Ricky Barnett

Bob & Jerri Doty

Roy & JoAnn Rimer

Doward & Janie Benefield

Thad & Dorothy Morgan

OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE

        This Sunday is the day for our special “Gift for Christ Offering.”  This has been a tradition at Decatur since the late 1930’s.  Be sure to have Christ on your Christmas list!  A special envelope is included in your offering box.

Attention:

      We will not be sending out a Weekly Visitor next week.  The church office will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of the holidays.

SPECIAL EVENTS BEING PLANNED

      On December 31 we will have our annual Family New Year’s Eve Gathering in the Christian Family Center.  Make your plans now and bring your family.  Also bring snack foods, drinks and board games, cards, etc.  Hope to see you then!

      The Membership Dept. is hosting a catered dinner for the congregation on Sunday, January 6, immediately after morning worship to honor all of our members who joined during 2001.  Please make an effort to attend.

Chi Rho will not meet on Sunday nights until January 6, 2002.

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