NOVEMBER 9, 2008
TODAY -"NMI DAY OF PRAYER
FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH"
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A.M.
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 10:50 A.M.
Call to Worship
Choir - #41 "We Bring the Sacrifice"
Welcome/Prayer/Announcements
Birthdays This Week
Kyle Hadley (12), Kasey Hadley (12), Kelly Hadley (12)
Anniversaries This Week
Sonny & Myrtle Cottle (12)
Organ Prelude
Congregational Singing
#44 "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
#36 "To God Be the Glory"
Prayer Chorus #66 "Thou Art Worthy"
Pastoral Prayer
Choir Special "Holy Ground/He is Here"
Tithes and Offerings
Scripture Lesson -I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Message - "Thanks-LIVING"
Closing Hymn #771 "Count Your Blessings"
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FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE WERE GIVEN IN
MEMORY OF RUBY HART BY THE FAMILY.
TONIGHT:
Church Board Meeting, 4:45 p.m. (no choir practice)
Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Pastor will be sharing two
e-mails he received. (Closing Hymn #348 "He Touched Me")
THIS WEEK:
Tuesday - "Veterans Day"
Wednesday - Midweek Service, 7:00 p.m. (Johnson Hall)
Next Sunday - SS 9:45 a.m. Svc 10:50 a.m.
Sunday night - No evening service here. All are invited to attend
the Community Thanksgiving Service at the Kenbridge United
Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. (Choir practice will be at 5:45 p.m.)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
All Church Christmas Dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, Dec.6,
at 6:00 p.m. at the Victoria Restaurant. The cost per person is $11.50;
children, ages 12 and under $5.75. The price includes tax and tip.
Beverage of choice - coffee, tea or soft drink.
Menu: Roast beef and gravy - fried chicken - mashed potatoes, string
beans - corn; dessert, apple cobbler and banana pudding.
See Judy Wilmoth or Penny Loebs if you plan to attend. Money needs
to be turned in to Judy or Penny by Sunday, November 30.
SALVATION ARMY:
The Salvation Army needs our help to restock the food supply for those
in need in our community. Any nonperishable items you can give would
be appreciated. Toys are also needed to give children at Christmas.
Boxes have been placed at both entrances of the church for these items.
"THE VIRGINIA NAZARENE":
Be sure and pick up a copy before you leave this morning - located near
the bulletins. Read about what is happening on the Virginia Nazarene District.
"Today devote a portion of your day to reflecting on God's role in your
life and your role in God's plan."
MY THANKSGIVING LIST
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"Thanksgiving is loved ones who come miles and miles to
be greeted with kisses and welcoming smiles.
Thanksgiving is turkey and all of the rest, of the fruits of the
harvest with which we've been blessed.
Thanksgiving is praise for our Father above, for His bountiful
goodness and the gift of His love."
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Nov.16 (Sun pm) - Community Thanksgiving Service at the
Kenbridge United Methodist Church, 7:00 p.m. All are en-
couraged to attend this service.
Nov.23 (Sun) - Thanksgiving Offering for World Evangelism!
Each year at this time, Nazarene men, women, boys and girls say
"thank you" to God in an offering to support Nazarene missions
around the world.
Nov.27 (Thu) "Thanksgiving Day" - Count your blessings.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Cindy Settle (newborn baby)
Peggy Nassier (stroke)
Frances Smith
Sonny Cottle
Ruth Taylor (vision)
Louie Overton (MCV Hospital)
Earnest Parrish
Pastor Fred & Joyce - that they can sell their home
Michael & Linda Michalik - that they can sell their home;
pray that Michael will be able to find a job.
Buck & Ruby Martin
Crystal Langford
Edna Howell
Newly elected president
Unspoken requests
Please pray for Mike Freeman. After one cancer treat-
ment, he decided not to continue them. According to the
doctors, he needs the treatments and will not live long if
discontinued. If you would like to send cards to Mike,
his address is 11 Vogel Road, Cumberland, VA 23840.
Mike is Sarah Hadley's nephew.
Bereaved Families:
Family of Katherine (Mayo) Blackburn
(Her mother, Mrs. C.R. Mayo, gave the picture above the
baptistry in memory of Mrs. N.C. Riley, the first pastor of
this church, 1930-1933.)
A SINCERE HEART
It doesn't matter where we pray if we honestly mean the
words we say, for God is always listening to hear the
prayers that are made by a heart that's sincere.
In the day of my trouble, I will call to you, for you will
answer me. Psalm 86:7
Today pray with sincerity and simplicity.
VICTORIA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
PO BOX AD (1404 SIXTH STREET)
VICTORIA, VIRGINIA 23974
FRED KLITTICH, PASTOR
Church Phone (434)696-2592
Parsonage Phone (434)696-7796
Website: www.victorianazarenechurch.com
Webmaster: Jonathan Sharpe
EVERYONE MUST SUBMIT HIMSELF
TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES,
FOR THERE IS NO AUTHORITY EXCEPT
THAT WHICH GOD HAS ESTABLISHED.
ROMANS 13:1
