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No Women's Studies and No Men's Studies for December. December Birthdays and Anniversaries 03 Dakota Kienow 03 Harvey Stall 05 Zachary Turskey 05 Marcia Vajdak 11 Susan Junek 15 Tommy Woodard 17 Bette Bittner 18 Lyndon Jakubik 20 Shane Kienow 23 Melvin Ondrasek 25 JESUS! 26 Elo & Lynn Junek Anniversary 29 Steve & Randa Vajdak Anniversary 30 Mary Ann Gantt         December EventsDecember 8    Church Christmas Program 6:00 PM - Bring Snacks!                       Poinsettia Deadline -Forms on glass case - $16.00 each (Order Forms and Payments must be received by this date) December 12  Young Hearts Christmas Lunch at Golden Corral at 11:00 AM December 14  Horcica Family Bible Christmas Party at home of Mike & Cara Horcica at 4:00 December 15  Crosstalk Band will lead Worship.                       College & Career Singles will travel to Burnet, leaving the church at 2:00 PM, to visit Bethlehem on the Square. December 17  Caroling at Burleson St. Joseph Manor in Cald…

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Comments From Our Pastor As Christians, aren’t we thankful for the instructions that the apostle Paul wrote for us to study and apply in our lives to help us become more Christ-like. He who began a good work in us will continue to perform it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Paul, writing in 2 Timothy, uses three examples of reliable men who will be able to teach others.
First, Paul uses the example of a soldier.  The soldier must be able to endure hardship in training, in battle and in his personal life.  As believers, we are in a spiritual battle for we battle not against flesh and blood, but against demonic powers.  The Christian life is not always easy, but we have the Holy Spirit living within us to empower us to live and walk in a way that honors God.  He gives us the power to resist the evil one and serve Christ.
Second, Paul uses the example of an athlete.  The athlete has to compete according to the rule…

Regular Activities for the month of November Note these changes:  The last Women's Bible Studies will be Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Thursday, Nov. 21The Men will not have a Bible Study and Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 29No Horcica Bible Study this month because of ThanksgivingYoung Hearts Seniors will have an early Christmas Luncheon at Golden Corral  in December  Sun., Nov. 10College and Career Singles Lunch TBA Tues., Nov. 12EFCA Women's Meeting at 7:00 PM Thurs., Nov. 14Garage Sale Set-Up at 9:00 AM Sat., Nov. 16Garage & Bake Sale8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wed., Nov. 27Thanksgiving Communion  at 7:00 PM Thurs., Nov. 28Happy Thanksgiving! Birthdays and Anniversaries 01 Clarence W. Junek 02 Joshua Green 06 Lena Junek 07 Fred and Neicy Raley - Anniversary 07 Steve Vajdak 09 Dallia Junek 10 Matthew Jakubik 12 AudreyHejl 15 Karen Gaas 15 Dylan Junek 16 Alexis Macik 19 Elo Junek 19 Noah Bittner 26 Jimmy Junek