IN NEED OF PRAYER
•CHUCK ARNOLD, coworker of Buddy Maupin, is suffering from appendix cancer.
•JANE BAXTER, Charles Shipp’s sister, is now at home in hospice care; she is so weak that doctors expect her to live only another week.
•AVIS BERRY, great grandmother of Celeste Peters, is in hospice and not expected to live much longer.
•GRAY BURCH, Willa Freeman’s father, has problems with his gallbladder, but doctors have ruled out surgery.
•ALECIA DAVIS, daughter of Marvalene Philpott, has been admitted to the Baptist Health Center in Columbia, S.C. She is not doing well at this time, and is close to death.
•FRANK ESTES, husband of Peggy Estes, has neurological problems and a pinched nerve that is affecting his walking. He may need surgery, but is now undergoing therapy.
•DOROTHY FOWLER, Susan Jackson’s cousin, is now in hospice. Doctors have told her that they have done all they can to defeat the cancer.
•EDDIE GOUGH, son of Francis Gough, has been diagnosed with cancer. Doctors are running tests.
•KATHERINE HESTER, a family friend of the Maupin's, is waiting on a liver transplant.
•GAIL HOLBROOK continues her struggles with rheumatoid arthritis. This condition is affecting her organs, and is keeping her sick with bronchitis and causing other problems. 
•DAVID LUTZ, brother of Jackie Stubblefield, has been diagnosed with cancer in his bones, lungs, lymph nodes and throughout his body.
•Marvalene Philpott passed away last week in South Carolina, and her funeral was held yesterday. Please remember her family as they mourn her death.
•THELMA PIRTLE is scheduled to undergo reconstructive hip surgery tomorrow. She needs encouragement and would appreciate cards, calls and visits.
•MARY ROSS, cousin of Buddy Maupin, is suffering from lung cancer.
•PAT SCHINALL, friend of Margie Gattis, is now out of the hospital awaiting a liver transplant.
•BETTY SINGLETON and SHERON KEITH are mourning the loss of their mother who passed away recently.
•ABBY SMITH, the 3-year-old daughter of friends of Michael and Nancy Walker, has a brain tumor and another tumor on her spine that is inoperable.
•MIKE AND BETH STIGER, brother and sister-in-law of Susan Stroud, had twins last month. EMILY ELIZABETH and CATHERINE CLARE were born prematurely. Catherine had a major heart defect and underwent surgery this past week to repair the heart. Doctors estimate she will need two more months in the hospital before they can consider releasing her. Her sister Emily is now at home with her parents.
•JEAN STUBBLEFIELD, sister-in-law of Jackie Stubblefield and Larry and Jennie Stubblefield’s aunt, needs a kidney transplant soon in order to survive.
•IVADELL TAYLOR is now back at home after a brief stay at Piedmont Hospital after having having a stroke in her brain stem.
•GAIL WALDEN, the cousin of Glenda Shipp, is now back at home after having being hospitalized Christmas Eve for vomiting blood.
•SOPHIE WALKER underwent brain decompression surgery on December 6. She is now ar home and doing well. Michael and Nancy need the support and prayers of the congregation as they continue to care for her.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY
•LORENZO AWA has joined the Navy and reported to boot camp. His address is SR Awa, Lorenzo. MI Ship 5 Division 909, 3610 Illinois Street., Great Lakes, IL 60088-3118.
•ISHMAEL GORDON, Romeka Middleton’s boyfriend, is serving in the Navy. His new mailing address is AEAA Gordon, 3665 N.Princeton Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98278. His phone number is (224) 619-2768.
•NATHAN KNOTTS has joined the Navy and reported to boot camp. His address is SR Knotts, R.N., Ship 5 Division 052, 3610 Illinois St., Great Lakes, IL. 60088-3118.
•JOEY SHIPP, grandson of Charles & Glenda Shipp, is stationed at Cherry Point, NC. His address is PFC. SHIPP, J.C. MWSS 274, PSC Box 8079 Cherry Point, NC 28533-0009. His email address is stntn101@aol.com.
•MICHAEL SMITH is serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. His address is PFC Smith, Michael J., HHC 41BCT 1ID, Unit #42529, APO AE 09361. His email address is michael.smith182@us.army.mil.
•The congregation has been asked to write letters of encouragement Jerry Harding and his son Justin Harding who are both serving on the military. Their addresses are as follows: Major Jerry Harding, HHC/1-2 Activation Regiment, Unit #15008 Box 57, APO AP 96297-5008; and Justin Harding, Cco 2-508 PIR, FOB Warrior, APO AE 09354.

CONTINUE TO REMEMBER
TIFFANY and AMBER BUICE, MARY CAMPBELL, CLYDE CARSON, DORA COLE, BRENDA COX, BOB and JEAN DAVIS, FRANCES GOUGH, NELL HICKS, MABLE JONES, JENNIFER MILLS, MARVALENE PHILPOTT, MOTT PRINCE, PEARL SWEENEY, IVADELL TAYLOR, FLORA TIDWELL and SOPHIE WALKER.
 
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
•The new Sunday morning Bible school material has arrived. Bible school teachers should pick up their materials in the teacher workroom.
•Everyone is encouraged to attend “Sunday Night for the Savior.” This was formerly “Monday Night for the Master,” and in an effort to get more people involved, is now held at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday nights of the month. Come and help us as we visit and strive to do the work of the Lord.
•The Ladies’ Morning Bible Class meets on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. All ladies are invited to participate.
•A weight loss support group meets Tuesday at the building at 9:45 a.m. in the ladies’ Bible classroom. If you are interested, please come and see how everyone encourages one another.
•Mike and Carmen McFarland request the pleasure of your company at a dessert reception celebrating the marriage of their daughter APRIL LEE to MARK ESTES on Sunday, January 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Newnan Church of Christ building, 2675 East Highway 34, Newnan, Ga. Mark and April will be getting married in a private ceremony with their families in late December.
•When planning an event for the congregation, please record it on the planning calendar in the foyer. If your event conflicts with another, please see Larry Stubblefield.

BENEVOLENCE

SOUTH COBB EVENTS
•Jan. 12 — Pancake Breakfast
The breakfast will be held in the fellowship hall at 9 a.m. All are invited!
•Jan. 10 — Senior’s Luncheon
The luncheon will be at noon at the building.
•Jan. 12 — Pancake Breakfast
The breakfast will be held in the fellowship hall at 9 a.m. All are invited!
•Jan. 13 — Sunday Night for the Savior
•Jan. 27 — Sunday Night for the Savior

AREA EVENTS
•Jan. 26 — “Brainamania”
West Cobb Christian Academy is sponsoring a team trivia night as a school fundraiser on Saturday, January 26, at the Macland Road Church of Christ building. Players may participate for $10 which includes dinner (from 5–6 p.m.). The tournament begins at 6 p.m. Visit westcobbchristian.org for more information.
•Feb. 16 — Ladies Day
The Central Church of Christ in Covington will host the event. The theme is “Love!”

YOUTH
•Feb. 8 — Youth Night @ The Hawks
If you would like to attend a Hawks game with youth from all over the Atlanta area, please let Jonathan Stroud know if you will attend today. The cost is $10 to reserve your ticket.
•Feb. 22–24 — Challenge Youth Conference
Please mark you calendars to attend CYC in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The theme will be “Such a Time as This.” South Cobb will be accompanying the Macland Rd. and Villa Rica congregations’ youth groups and sharing a spacious cabin. The cost will be $80 and must be turned in to Jonathan Stroud by today.

BIBLE SCHOOL READING
•Jan. 6 Mark 15:1–20; Matt. 27:3–10
•Jan. 13 Matt. 27:32–66; John 19:23–24
•Jan. 20 Matt. 28:1–15; Mark 16:1, 7; Luke 24:1–10; John 20:1–18
•Jan. 27 Luke 24:13–43

BIBLE QUESTION OF THE WEEK
By interpretation, what does the word “Siloam” mean?

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
What two nations were forbidden by the Law from entering into the congregation of the Lord, even to their tenth generation?

ANSWER
Ammon & Moab (Deuteronomy 23:3)

SERVING THIS MONTH
1. Ed Singleton
2. Buddy Maupin
3. Dwayne Watson
4. Larry Stubblefield
5. Larry King
6. Charles Shipp
7. Kevan Baker
8. Ronnie Dorsey

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jan. Jordan Stubblefield

SCRIPTURE READING
Jan. 6 Fred Campbell
Jan. 13 Dwayne Watson II
Jan. 20 Josh Shipp
Jan. 27 Jeff Novitch

PRESIDE
Jan. 6 Mark Orler
Jan. 13 Larry Stubblefield
Jan. 20 Jon Shipp
Jan. 27 Eric Johnson

SERVING — LORD’S TABLE
1. Frank Lindsey
2. Fred Campbell
3. Barry Broadway
4. Doug Pirtle
5. Eric Johnson
6. Ryan Stowe
7. Ronnie Dorsey
8. Stephen Hurst

PREPARING LORD’S SUPPER
Jan. Fred and Joanna Campbell

NURSERY ATTENDANTS
Jan. Fred and Joanna Campbell

SUNDAY SONG LEADER
Jan. 6 Rob Stroud
Jan. 13 Chris Tidwell
Jan. 20 Jon Stroud
Jan. 27 Mark Orler

WEDNESDAY SONG LEADER
Jan. 9 Jonathan Stroud
Jan. 16 Rob Stroud
Jan. 23 Jonathan Stroud
Jan. 30 Rob Stroud

ATTENDANCE & CONTRIBUTION
Dec. 30
Sunday Bible School: 77
Sunday Morning Worship: 120
Sunday Evening Worship: 80
Contribution: $2,701
Childcare: $68
Wednesday: N/A