• The flowers in the sanctuary today were given by Paul and Raye Strickland in celebration of their 21st anniversary.
• You can preview Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University tonight at 5:30 in the Senior Adults SS room! Classes will begin on the 30th from 5-7pm. Childcare will be provided during class.  Contact Chris Bass if you have any questions.
• Prayer and Prayer Walking Conference will be January 28th-29th. The conference will be led by Randy Sprinkle.
• The Experiencing God Class will begin Sunday, February 6th at 5:30pm. Please see Mr. Bret Bush if you have any questions.
• Radical Youth Bible Study will continue tonight, 6pm at the Hughes Home.
• We are looking for parents who are willing to become a support team for the Children’s Program and serve only one month a quarter. If interested please make a note on your connection card and place it in the offering plate.
• There will be a Planning Committee meeting today, at 4pm.
• Men’s Fellowship will be Thursday, January 27th!

9 Benefits of Failing– by David Horner in A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry

• Failure destroys all false notions of self-sufficiency, self-reliance and self righteousness.
• Failure alerts us to weaknesses that need strengthening.
• Failure demonstrates our need for growth and deeper roots of faith.
• Failure builds endurance and ability to stand firm.
• Failure promotes humility and persistence in prayer.
• Failure develops a genuine appreciation for grace.
• Failure reinforces the value of character over reputation.
• Failure opens our eyes and hearts to empathize with others who have failed
• Failure communicates our humanity, opening the door for more intimate ministry

• The flowers in the sanctuary this week were given by  Mark and Sarah Black in honor of Mark Black Sr.
• The Senior Adults will be going to Lighthouse Children’s Home January 21st to hear Carroll Roberson. They will meet here at the church at 6pm. $5 donations will be accepted at the door.
• You can preview Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University tonight and the 23rd at 5:30in the Senior Adults SS room! Classes will begin on the 30th from 5-7pm. Childcare will be provided during class.  Contact Chris Bass if you have any questions.
• D-NOW will be January 21st-23rd
• Radical Youth Bible Study will continue tonight, 6pm at the Hughes Home.
• We are looking for parents who are willing to become a support team for the Children’s Program and serve only one month a quarter. If interested please make a note on your connection card and place it in the offering plate.
• D-NOW is coming January 21st-23rd! The Youth Committee is accepting donations of snacks and/or money to provide for D-NOW weekend. There will be a box in the Fellowship Hall for snacks. Please give monetary donations to Ricky Duncan– chairman of the Youth Committee.
• Youth Committee and D-NOW Volunteer Meeting will be today, January 16th at 4pm.
• Men’s Fellowship will be Thursday, January 27th!
• There will be a Planning Committee meeting next Sunday, January 23rd at 4pm.

January 9th Announcements

• The flowers in the sanctuary today were given by  Pastor Don and Shirley Prevatt in celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary.
• AWANA will kick off TONIGHT from 5:30 to 7pm!!
• The Senior Adults will be going to Lighthouse Children’s Home January 21st to hear Carroll Roberson. They will meet here at the church at 6pm. $5 donations will be accepted at the door.
• Radical Youth Bible Study will begin tonight, 6pm at the Hughes Home.
• We are looking for parents who are willing to become a support team for the Children’s Program and serve only one month a quarter. If interested please make a note on your connection card and place it in the offering plate.
• D-NOW is coming January 21st-23rd! The Youth Committee is accepting donations of snacks and/or money to provide for D-NOW weekend. There will be a box in the Fellowship Hall for snacks. Please give monetary donations to Ricky Duncan– chairman of the Youth Committee.
• Conference will be held this Wednesday, January 12th at 7:15pm.
• Youth Committee Meeting will be Sunday, January 16th at 4pm.
• There will be a Planning Committee meeting Sunday, January 23rd at 4pm.
• All Ladies are invited!   Thursday, January 20th at 6:30 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall of GCBC.  Please remember to bring the small packets of gum.

BOTTLED WATER MISSION PROJECT:

• The Women’s Ministry would like to invite ALL GCBC Church Congregation to get involved with this mission project!
• We are collecting bottled water to deliver to the American Red Cross.  American Red Cross distributes bottled water to local fire fighters and medical service workers when the need arises.
• PLEASE JOIN WITH US AND BRING WHAT YOU CAN IN PROVIDING FOR THIS MISSION PROJECT!  What a way to be involved in a community outreach project!
• A table will be set up in the Fellowship Hall for the water to be placed on.  Please bring the bottled water between now and Sunday February 12th.   A GCBC label of Encouragement Scripture will be placed on each bottle by the Ladies at the February 17th Women’s Ministry Meeting.

• The Flowers in the sanctuary today were given by  Chris and Morgan Bass in celebration of Chris’ Birthday!
• The RA’s will be having their annual penny parade through the end of December! All money will go towards the Lottie Moon offering.
• Don’t Forget to check your family’s mail bag in the fellowship hall!!
• Our youth will be participating in “Move,”  a YEC event December 28th-30th.
• The Seniors and College students will be going to Passion January 1-4th.
• We are looking for parents who are willing to become a support team for the Children’s Program and serve only one month a quarter. If interested please make a note on your connection card and place it in the offering plate.
• AWANA will kick off January 9th!!
• If you are interesting in helping please see Judy Barrow or P.J. Selph.
• There will be a Youth Committee meeting Tuesday, December 28th 7pm at the Coffee’s home.
• There will be No Children’s Worship today.
• We will not have an evening service tonight. Enjoy the time with your families.
• There will be a Deacon meeting next Sunday, January 2nd at 7:30am
• Conference will be held January 12th at 7:15pm.
• There will be a Planning Committee meeting Sunday, January 23rd at 4pm.