good last monday morning of the year 2012….2013 is just a few hour away and we are all hoping for a fresh, happy new year. it was good to see family and friends over the holiday and to ENJOY the sights and sounds of the beach, but as always it is great to be home!

 

   i hope all of you had a great christmas and are looking forward to a wonderful new year!!!   2013 may have its challenges and, but it may have more blessings!  we must all trust the lord to be with us through the challenges and the blessings!

 

readings for the week:

isaiah 60:1-6;  psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14

EPHESIANS 3:1-12;  matthew 2:1-12

 

sunday morning sermon:

hands

i corinthians 11:23-26

 

we will celebrate holy communion

remember

gift at the altar

and

food for the

n. highlands umc food pantry

 

 

next sunday…. january 13, 2013….dr. don avery, district superintendent of the shreveport district will be the preacher for both worship services at gilliam and hosston…it is a service you will not want to miss. dr. avery will challenge you and bless you at the very same time.  please make every effort to be in WORSHIP next sunday january 13, 2013!

 

Home For Christmas

A woman was waiting in the check-out line at a shopping center. Her arms were laden with a mop and broom and other cleaning supplies.

By her actions and deep sighs, it was obvious she was in an extreme hurry and was not happy about the slowness of the line.

When the cashier called for a price check on a box of soap, the woman remarked indignantly, "Well, I'll be lucky to get out of here and home before Christmas!"

"Don't worry, ma'am," replied the clerk. "With that wind kicking up out there and that brand new broom you have there, you'll be home in no time.

 

2012 is over…well almost

i wish you all a very happy new year!!!!!!!

filled with……

peace

joy

blessings

and a sure knowledge of god’s presence

all of

2013!!!!!!