Eisenhower Edifier                    December 24, 2006

Happy Holidays from the Office Staff
Bill & Robbie Butler
&
Barbara Martinez


Sympathy
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Felix Munoz, brother of Jr. Munoz. Felix died in a car accident on Friday, December 15.

We want to express our sympathy to the family of Howard Smith. Howard passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2006. Services are pending at Hubbard Kelley.

Current Concerns Kayli Martell will be having gallbladder surgery on December 26. She will also be going to Houston soon for some intensive testing on other health issues.

Sydney Galvan will be having her adenoids and tonsils removed in addition to having tubes put in her ears on December 27.

Nell O Beth Willoughby will be having gallbladder surgery in the very near future.

Lawrence and Liz Collins, Hattie Mae Gilmore's brother and sister-in-law, have been sick.

Prayer List
Alvie Adams; Kay Baker; Mildred Bell; Mark Brewer; Darwin Carroll; Ireba Chaffin; Amanda Davis; Toni DeCristofaro; Ruth Davis; RuLonna Edwards; Harvey Garvin; Kim Hawkins; Marion Lee; Earlene Lewis; Kayli Martell; Justine McCollum; Wilma Mitchell; Elizabeth Ann Newbold; Ruth Norman; Bessie Peevy; Amy and Jacob Perez; Grace Rose Register; Jackie Rex; Jim Reyna; Montrella Ruffner; Janelle Shirley; Delora Wood.

Shut-ins
Mildred Bell; Ruby Brown; Mary Dunn; Sharon Fisher; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; Lela Jo McElroy; Virgie Price; Alma Stallard; Charles and Pearl Tucker

Events
Bill and Robbie Butler will be preparing a holiday dinner on Monday, December 25th in the annex at noon. If you are interested in coming, please contact Bill or Robbie and don't forget to bring your favorite dish or dessert.

We will be having a new year's fellowship on Sunday, December 31 immediately following the evening worship service. Please bring finger foods.

With regards to the Somebody Loves You Banquet and the Progressive Dinner, we will be doing things a little different this year. The two events will be combined along with a talent show. This event will take place on February 9th at the Slater Park Community Building located on the corner of 38th Street and Pleasant Avenue. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in participating in the talent show needs to contact Sonia Wood. If you have any questions regarding this upcoming event please contact Lana Howard or Sonia Wood. We will post new information for this event as it comes available.

Mike Hisaw will be conducting a gospel meeting here on January 14th -16th. Please invite your family and friends. We will also be having a pot-luck luncheon following the morning service on January 14th. Please bring covered dishes.

Farewell Party for Lynn and Sherilyn Money on January 7, 2007 in the multi-purpose building at Sherwood Church of Christ immediately following the evening service. More information is provided on the bulletin board in the east foyer.

The Tipton Home truck will be in your area January 8th-10th. We will be glad to pick up any supplies you have collected for The Tipton Home. They have requested these items: corn meal, oatmeal, gallon zip lock bags, quart zip lock bags, cereal, salmon, Vienna sausage, plum jelly, Lime away, handy wipes, scrubbing bubbles, toilet bowl cleaner.

Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of December Carolyn Siler and Adah Ray.

We will not be mailing out the edifier the last two weeks of the year. If you have access to our website you can look for updates there.

The office will be closed on Friday, December 22 through Monday, December 25th and Friday, December 29 through Monday January 1st in order to observe the holidays.

Please note the new office hours which will begin on December 11th. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.


Opportunities to Serve
December 24, 2006 Morning Evening
Announcements Lon Howard Lon Howard
Song Leader David Easlon Steve Horton
Sermon Justin Crain Justin Crain
Opening Prayer Lon Howard Lon Howard
Scripture Alex Martinez Jack Wright
Second Prayer Halley Brookshire Jeff Wesson
Closing Prayer Bill Brown Leon Sledge
Lord's Supper
West Jr. Munoz
Bill Bayless
Chris Butler
Ronnie Lane
Trini Wood
John Wood
East John Carroll
Javier Chacon
Robert Chacon
Marcus Crain
David Easlon

Other Responsibilities: Elder: Lon Howard ~ Deacon: Mike Smith

Pulpit - John Wood ~ Table - Jeff Wesson ~ Song Leaders - Ronnie Lane

Sunday AM ~The Perfect High Priest ~ Hebrews 5:1-10
Sunday PM ~ Success

Our Records

Bible Class...121
Morning Worship...175
Evening Worship...115
Wednesday...111
Contribution...$5,375.48