Wednesday, December 18th Lottie Moon Missions Presentation and

December 2013
853 Cooper Church Road ▪ Leesville, LA 71446 853 Cooper Church Road ▪ Leesville, LA 71446 ▪ 337▪ 537▪ 3735
▪ Fax 337-537-2772 853 ▪ Website: cooperbaptist.org ▪ Email: cooperbaptistchurch@yahoo.com
A Lighthouse to our Community
Pastor
Edgar L. Evans
Music Minister/Interim Youth Minister
Roland Smith
Jr. High Student Minister
Robert Blackwell
Children’s Minister
Tammy Fletcher
Our Services
SUNDAYS
Bible Study –all ages
Sunday Morning Worship
Evening Worship
WEDNESDAYS
Wednesday Night Ministries
Prayer Meeting
Mission Friends
Bible Drill
Cooper Student Ministries
Choir Practice
9:45 am
11:00 am
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sunday,
December 22nd
Candle Light Service &
the Lord’s Supper during
PM Worship
Wednesday,
December 18th
Lottie Moon
Missions
Presentation and
Meal @ 6PM
Tuesday, December 31st. Bring in the
New Year Celebration. From 8PM - 11
PM we will have games, activities &
food. From 11 PM - 12 AM we will
have a time for sing & share.
PASTOR’Snotes
Sometimes, evangelical Christians do more harm than good on Facebook.
Honor Everyone
But here’s where it gets hard. We are to honor everyone, Peter said. Even the emperor (1
Peter 2:17). Yes, the bloodthirsty, sexual maniac on Caesar’s throne must receive honor
from Christians suffering under the thumb of a dictatorship.
Paul backs Peter up, telling us to outdo one another in showing honor (Romans 12:10).
The Honor Filter
So, instead of just putting up internet filters so we can control what comes into our computers, perhaps we should put up an “honor filter” that will help us control what goes out
of our computers. Consider what questions an “honor filter” we could ask of our Facebook
and Twitter statuses.
- Is my point of view offered with respect to those who disagree?
- Do I assume the best of those who are my political opponents?
- Does it look like I am raging against injustice or against people made in God’s im
age?
- Am I showing honor when reviled or slandered?
For the Christian, it’s not about winning a culture war. We win through how we engage our
neighbors. Our honor should be on full display… even on Facebook. From an article by
CrossWalk.
Love "in Christ"
Bro. Evans
Coming in January
Sunday, January 12th
Sunday, December 15th at 5:00
p.m.
Children’s Christmas Party
Family Life Center
Bring your friends!
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Drive–In Movie Theater - 12:15 p.m.
Right after morning worship!
Begin now making a cardboard car or
truck
for the drive-in movie theater!
Family Life Center
-------------------------------See you in Sunday School!
Ms. Tammy
Jr. Highers and Parents,
WOW !! What a great time we had together at YEC again this year and SUPER excited about the decisions for
Christ within our group as we look forward to having those follow Christ example with baptism. YEC always brings
somewhat of a end of the year lift to our spirit and it has reminded us the importance of living out our faith no matter
where we are or what day of the week it is and the cost of following Jesus is not always easy but absolutely worth it.
Also, it encouraged us to be aware of the needs around the world of spreading the gospel across our continent and as
well as missions right here in our own community.
I do hope and pray that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am very thankful for my family and the
blessing that God has given to me with a loving supportive wife, beautiful children and our health. And a great church
family as well, may we continue to pray, love and encourage each other and prepare our hearts for celebration of
the birth of Christ.
Here are some events that we have planned for the Jr. high for this month.
Dec. 8th ----- SNAC (Sunday Night After Church) We will be traveling to
Bethlehem (kinda sorta) Faith Training presents a walk through
nativity called " Night in Bethlehem". Will be back around 9pm.
13th ----- Christmas party and Family Day. Get ready for some fun for the
whole family .Prepare yourself for some Awesome games and
fun you don't want your friends to miss out, so invite a friend.
5:30 till 9:00.
31st ----- New Years game night. Stay up late with games and fellowship
and bring in the New Year with you church family.
May God continue to bless you and I hope and pray that everyone has a Merry CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year.
Love in Christ,
Bro. Robert
Dear Students,
The “What It Is” camping trip at FBC - DeRidder was an awesome time of fellowship and worship! If
you had to miss it, you missed a great trip. I look forward to going with you again the next time they decide
to do it.
YEC was also a great trip! We had about 14 high school students go on the trip, and we all had an
excellent time! We also had two High School youth make decisions at YEC. We are excited about what God
has planned for them.
The annual High School Youth Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 13th at my house. I
look forward to all of you showing up and having a great time of fellowship with each other. We will have
hot dogs, s’mores, cocoa, chili, and lots of fun games to play! We will meet at the church at 5:30PM to ride
together out to the house.
Remember always that Jesus is the reason we celebrate!
Love in Christ,
Bro. Roland P. Smith
A tale of the
candy cane
Parties
Dec. 5th Deacons
Dec. 8th Couples
Christmas Party @ the Evan’s
Christmas Party after AM Worship in
Fellowship hall. Please bring a gift for Jenna Kay
and a covered dish.
Dec. 12th Ladies
Christmas Party @ Susan Redmonds.
6 PM
Dec. 13th High School Youth
Christmas Party
@ the Smith’s. Leaving Church at 5:30 PM.
Dec. 13th Jr. High Youth
The account of the candy cane’s
origins circulates every Christmas season and is more likely a
fun story than historical fact. No
matter; tales often contain truth.
This tasty treat can convey important elements of our Christian
faith.
Christmas Party @ Family
Life Center and the Blackwell’s. 5:30 PM
Dear Cooper Baptist Church Family,
We would like to say thank you for the delicious meal
provided to our family during the loss of “Mom Kay”. Your love
and kindness was certainly a blessing to our family. What an expression of God’s love extended to each one of us. We were
thankful four your ministry.
Much Love,
Buddy Scott & Family
Thank you for all your efforts in seeking God’s will for me
through prayer for my healing. God has been faithful in
hearing you and honoring your faithfulness!
Love In Christ’s service,
Hollis Roberts
The stripes remind us of the
heart of Christmas, our Savior,
Jesus: white for his purity; red for
his blood shed on the cross. The
candy cane resembles the
curved staffs of the shepherds —
the first people to visit the ChristChild and worship at the manger.
And when the cane is turned upside down, it becomes a letter J,
for “Jesus.”
Indeed, Jesus turns our lives upside down and inverts our presumptions: A poor baby born in a
stable becomes King of kings
and Lord of lords; enemies aren’t
for hating but loving; blessings
aren’t for hoarding but sharing;
the world works for war, but Jesus calls us to live in peace; receiving is better than giving; sinners are made saints; and death
is conquered as God grants us
eternal life.
DEACONS FOR DECEMBER
ELROY TREME 392-9313 &
PAUL EAVES 537-8131
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Ronald Jeane
George Atchison
Andy Haymon
Irene Henry
Rosemary Holaway
Justin Bush
Terry Harvey
Deuce Redmond
Edgar Evans Sr.
Glynda Diehl
Ivy Jeane
Charles Townsend
Asher Redmond
Rex Diehl
Georgia Jeane
Samantha Addison
Jaden Davis
Allison Fletcher
Amanda Clemons
Ike Garman
Rose Boxberger
Kenny Holaway
Nelda Murray
Sharon Skidmore
Bea Tabor
Robert Blackwell
Jimmie Evans
Lynda Garman
Lansing Redmond
George Thomas
Joe Hines
Matthew Smith
RJ Stutes
Cody Compton
Brian Hines
Trudy Montes
Parking Lot Security for December
November 29th - December 5th - Dan Atchison
December 6th -12th - Thomas Dunfee
December 13th - 19th - Andy Bowers
December 20th - 26th -Danny Roshong
December 27th -January 2nd - Kenny Jeane
Nursery Schedule for December
December 1st - Ann Bolton & Kay Harvey
December 8th - Sandy Bryant & Shirley Mullins
December 15th - Tina & Paul Miller
Dec. 22nd - Ronnie Redmond & Emily Fletcher
December 29th - Ashley & Stephanie Elkins
Children’s Church for December
December 1st - Cherie Atkins & Kayla Bush
Dec. 8th - Dana Donaldson & Lacon Lambert
Dec. 15th - Tammy Fletcher & Joyce Compton
Dec. 22nd - Alycia Evans, Dan & Barbara Atchison
December 29th - Paul & Martha Eaves
Dear Choir,
Our annual Christmas Program will be held
on December 15th at 11:00AM Worship! Please
remember to wear black bottoms and a red or
green top. Ties and scarves would also be appropriate. We will have a dress rehearsal on December 14th at 6:00PM, followed by a meal. I really
look forward to presenting “All is Well” with you,
and I pray that the message of the songs touches
the members of the congregation in such a way
that it brings them closer to Christ!
Remember always that Jesus is the reason
we celebrate!
Love in Christ,
Bro. Roland P. Smith