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On July 20th, 1969, at exactly 4:17 P.M., EDT, the Lunar Module "Eagle" landed on the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first manned mission to land on the moon. It was the 5th human spaceflight of Project Apollo and the 3rd human voyage to the moon.
The mission fulfilled President John F. Kennedy’s goal of reaching the moon by the end of the 1960s, which he expressed during a speech given before a joint session of Congress on May 25, 1961. That goal was realized when at precisely 10:56 P.M., astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon. He was followed shortly by Buzz Aldrin.
This was purported to be the most amazing achievement ever by mankind. And it lives in infamy through the famous line of Neil Armstrong: "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." But there is another leap that is even more amazing. God walked on the earth.
He visited this planet to bring deliverance and hope. “7) but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8) And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! 9) Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10) that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11) and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:7-11
He didn’t have to take a space ship. At precisely the right time, according to the Father’s timetable, the earth-walk was achieved. Remarkable as it was, Armstrong’s moon walk pales in comparison to the most amazing event ever—the incarnation—God taking on human form. That’s what we celebrate every December. And among His many astounding words were those that echo throughout time and eternity: "I have come to give you life, and that more abundantly" (John 10:10).
Grace and Peace
Tim
Happenings:
December Meetings:
Elders Meeting-Sunday, December 13 at 3:30pm
Committee Meetings (no dinner) Monday,
December 14 beginning at 6:30pm followed by
the Board meeting at 7:30pm.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Thursday, December 24th
Prelude beginning at 10:40pm
Joy to the World the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King!
This Sunday, December 13-Carol Sing
From 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, refreshments served at 7:00 so bring your favorite Holiday Finger Food and come join the fun!
Sunday, December 20-A.M. Christmas Cantata
P. M. Children’s Christmas Program
Weekly Memory Verse
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
1 John 4:7-8 NIV
December Birthdays
this week...
Keri Bogart-17
Sally Ann
Sneyd-17
Jared
Shoemaker-18
Veta Sams-19
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Betty Gouge had knee surgery this past Monday and came through fine!!
Aaron Stamper is having a rough go of it, his fever is up, he has a rash they’re trying to treat. He’s still in hospital and his spirits are low.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Billie Flowers, Susie Hughes, Dorothy Barnett, Joan Hicks, Jack/Norma Ingle,
John Marr, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Stamper family, Worley Mauk, Kira Whitson, Gene/Gladys Bowman, Denise Ray, John Martins father, Bob Sams, Jack Britt,
Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Chuck Alexander, Louis Thornberry, Spencer Moore, Ruth Evans, Kathryn Sparks
TEAM AARON! For updates:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronstamper
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo Jackson, Norma Ingle
Wellington Place/JC – Kenneth & Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper, Dorothy Barnett
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Polly Miller
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