Church News

Gallatin First Christian

The Praise Team and Sue Bird led the congregation in opening songs of praise at the 8:20 a.m. service, and Junior Stith shared announcements and a prayer at both services. A service of baptism was held, then a children’s message was shared by Brice Terry at 8:20 a.m., and at 10:50 a.m. by Teresa Eaton. Pastor Russ Hamilton shared scripture from Luke 15:1-7 and a message titled, “Rejoice.”

Elizabeth Plotner played the organ at second service, along with Jeff Dreesen on the keyboard, and Kim Ness as song leader. We truly appreciate all who volunteered, donated, and attended the community Thanksgiving Neighborhood Table meal Nov. 18.

Sun., Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. annual Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service; the message will be delivered by Pastor Mike Tipton who now serves at Gallatin and Jamesport United Methodist Churches. We are hosting a Community Blood Center blood drive in Honor of Donald Burns Wed., Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-2p.m.— please call the church office to make an appointment 660-663-3415. Free long-sleeve Chiefs t-shirt to donors (while supplies last). Raffle tickets are still on sale ($1 each or 6 for $5) for the quilt with hand-painted squares by Lucille Bruce. The drawing for the quilt will be held at our 102nd CWF Chicken Dinner and Bazaar, Sat., Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Prayers are for the family of Donna Collier, family of Barbara Mackintosh, family of Rosalie McCampbell, family of Harold Huitt, Wilma Lasher, Annette Youtsey, Betty Fogerty, Donald Baker, Kenneth Lockridge, Barbara Redfield, and Trudi Burton.

Altamont United Methodist

Adult Sunday School lesson was “Life Needs Water: Water Is a Glorious and Important Resource, a Free Gift to All Who Are Thirsty.” We were very happy to have Corporal Bo Malo, United States Marine from a camp in North Carolina, worship with us.

“It is Well With My Soul” was a favorite hymn song. Hopefully, our dear Pastor Marilyn will be back with us again on Nov. 23 after many weeks of absence. We pray God will give her the strength she needs. She plans to give us communion and to prepare us for Advent. We will serve soup sandwiches and pie for a light dinner meal.

Prayer concerns are for David Toney and to the family of David Roll in the passing of his father, James Roll.

Friends in Christ

Shonna Morrison opened our service. Our praise songs were “How Great Thou Art” and “Come to the River.” Opening prayer was led by Peggy Earnst. The message was “Something for Everyone” based on John 5:24. A communion service will be on Dec. 7. Our “Be Rich” campaign was finalized. We will continue to collect gas cards for our gas card ministry.

Fairview

Services started with prayer followed by hymns and a devotional, “Bask in the Luxury” from Psalms 34:5. Sunday School studied from Ezekiel 47:13-23, “A New Beginning” followed by prayer as we closed. The message was “In Order to Hear You Must Listen” from Psalms 117. We shared in song with three hymns and closed with prayer.

After services we held a brief business meeting for preparing for Christmas services. The Children’s Christmas Program will be on Dec. 14 and the Christmas message on the 21st. Anyone needing any more information can call Sister Betty McFee at 663-7525; Bro. Ramond Searcy at 816-724-4090 or Melissa Batson at 818-724-0576 or Shelly Mason at 816-812-0538 or Pastor Davis at 660-663-7608.

Gallatin Assembly of God

The Sunday School hour included the teaching of Jesus about responsible stewardship. Clyde Lint directed the class to Luke 12 and 16. The lesson showed how we must not allow worldly possessions to overshadow our pursuit of our relationship with God. The morning service began with expressing our thankfulness for our blessings. Ina McFee led the singing. We began with the song, “There Shall Be Showers of Blessings.”

Everyone enjoyed giving to the children as they collected the missionary offering. The congregation joined in prayer for the many prayer requests, and was encouraged at the praise reports. We thanked God for protecting Sherri and Shelby Hogan during their recent vehicle accident.

The service was completed with the report of the ministry of Greg and Terri Novini, missionaries to India. They showed how all of us are co-workers in reaching the lost. In referring to I Corinthians 3:4-11, the said, “It is a God given ministry to be friends with others and show them the way to salvation.” They reported how they are involved in training young men to become pastors in the predominately Muslim and Hindu practicing nation of India. The annual church thanksgiving meal and fellowship followed the morning service.

Gallatin First Baptist

Bro. Garrett welcomed everyone and shared information about the Shoe Box Ministry and upcoming events. Eric Corwin led intercessory prayer time, and Mike Henderson led the music. Judy Vyrostek presented the special music. Bro. Garrett’s message was from Matthew 4:18-22 “How Do I Become a Fisherman?” EPIC Youth met at 6 p.m. Evening worship was led by Jeremy Ripple and Bro. Garrett.

Several men, women and children came on Saturday morning to pack the shoe boxes for the “Shoe Box Ministry.” A good crowd attended the Harvest Dinner held after morning worship Sunday. The Celebration Choir practiced from 1:30 to 3 p.m., and the Community Choir met at 4 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study will be on Monday night at 6 pm, this study is being led by Jennifer Trunk. The Celebration Choir will meet at 6 pm, Tuesday evening, and the Community Choir at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, EPIC Youth/Pioneer Club and workers will meet at 5:30 for the evening meal, with Bible Study from 6 to 7:30. Men’s Bible Study will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Gallatin United Methodist

Message Title at the 11 a.m. service: Pastor Mike Tipton based his message, “Beauty of the Beatitudes” on Matthew 5:1-12. Mady and Kendra lit the candles at the altar and Gage served as usher. Again this week, the children passed around shoeboxes for the congregation to donate their change to go towards the Shoebox Ministry. Pastor Mike gave the children’s message for all the kids.

Bible study is at Sweatmans’ on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. starting Advent Study, “A Different Kind of Christmas.” Methodist women will sell cinnamon rolls during Christmas Around the Square for $1 each and cookbooks for $8. Dine in/carry out will be Nov. 23 with veg/beef soup and cinnamon rolls. Please call Betty Peters or Nancy Tate for carry outs. Administrative board meeting will follow the noon dinner and the children will pack the items for the shoebox ministry at the same time.

Pastor Mike Tipton will deliver the message at the Community Service Nov. 23 at the Christian Church. Nov. 24 is UMW at Carol Weaver’s home. Nov. 25, Tuesday at 7PM will be Bible study at Sweatmans’ home. Nov. 30, 6 PM is Hanging of the Green service.

Continued prayer concerns are for Dale Alexander, Kelly Walker, Patrick McBroom, Wilma Lasher and the family of Barbara Mackintosh.

Gallatin Seventh Day Adventist

Special Prayers and Encouragement: Pastor Mike Carner and family, John Dale, Laura Hoyle and son Patrick McBroom and family, Vicki Hiley, Amanda Hogan, Chris Huffman.

Memory Verse: Matthew 12:37 “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” Sabbath School Lesson; “Taming the Tongue” led by Karen Reed.

Scripture: John 13:14, 15 “If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.” Sermon: “As, I, So You” given by Pastor Mike Carner.

Speaker next Sabbath: “Folk Mountain Gospel” Don and Donna Mohl. Come and enjoy the great music and fellowship, services at 11 a.m.

Tuesday evening bible study meeting will be Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your bibles and come and enjoy the study! You can watch 3ABN on “Dish Network” on channel 9393.

Pattonsburg Baptist

Bro. Dan’s message was “The Word” from John 1:1-5. Jail Ministry will be Tuesday evening. TeamKID will meet this Wednesday after school until 5 and business meeting will be at 7. This is Operation Christmas Child Collection Week at our church. Please bring shoe boxes by next Sunday, Nov. 23, as we will have our shoebox dedication in the morning service. Community Thanksgiving service will be at the Christian Church Sunday evening. Next Monday morning we will assemble and deliver Thanksgiving trays.

Prayer concerns: Brynna, Paula Jo Walker, Heath Daniel, Jackie Allison, John Mikes, Kathleen Roloson, Kay Smelley, Norman Johnson, Shelly Bell, JoAnn Hartzler, Wayne Goetz, Denny Ladd, Wilma Ross, Marge Teeter-Williams, CR and Anita West, Jim and Dawn Hoover, Bryan Harmon, Jill Crabtree, Judy Schell, Mae Wright, Dan Barnett, Ronnie Jeffries, Carl Messner, Jeremy Skinner, Linda Maloney, Beau Pickering, Zoe Turner, Peggy Sperry, Cheryl, Jeremy Clay, Steve Wilson, Danny Cornett, Norma Crone, Jackie Emerson, Linda McVicker, Donald Burns, Herb Luke, Ned Nugent, Merlin Bozarth, and the family of Angela Bisceglia and the family of Betty Hill.

Pattonsburg Christian

Scripture reading was from 1 Corinthians 15: 35-44. Rev. Terry’s sermon “Where do we go when we die” was from Luke 16:19-31. Remember in prayer: Jill Crabtree, Mildred Hulet, Herb Luke, Paula Walker, Jim & Dawn Hoover, Robert Smith, Kelly Vanderslice, Kathy Henderson, Patrick McBroom Bill Hendrix, Bently Dale, and Don Burns. The Community Thanksgiving service will be Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. We are having a hat and glove drive for Pattonsburg Elementary school. There will be a Christmas dinner Sunday, Dec 7.