News Summary

"The Coming of A King"
Children's Play
Sunday, Dec. 2^nd
6:00 p.m.

35 children have been involved to tell us the story of the coming of the Messiah. This is one of the annual highlights of our church family. Great numbers of guests (relatives and friends) will be here. Come and enjoy the story of Jesus through the eyes of children. You will be blessed!

Children's Ministry Bible Memory Challenge

"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word" (Psalm 119:9-16).

The children's ministry offers a program designed to help our young ones in grades K-5 "hide His word" in their hearts. This program is called the Bible Memory Challenge and it runs from January through October each year. Each month the children must memorize passages from scripture or important Bible facts. Once they complete all ten months, they finish the challenge for that grade level, win a prize, and receive recognition for a job well done. Each successive grade level increases in difficulty. Children who complete all six grade levels are designated a "Grand Champion" and earn a special award. Several children have successfully completed their challenges this year and we are so very proud of their hard work and dedication to scripture memorization. These children are: Michaela Pierce, Laura Baker, Ragan Baker, Clay Burnett, Amanda Farmer, Annalea Smith and Linley Hart. In addition we had one Grand Champion this year: Grant Rigney!!

Congratulations to all of these children and may they (and all of us) continue to strive to follow the words of the psalmist when he wrote, "I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."

Upcoming Cedar Lane Events

* Saturday, December 1 - Leafman will be in town.

* Monday, December 3 - Ladies Ornament exchange 6:30 p.m.

* Tuesday, December 4 - FPU - 7:00 p.m. in room 50.

* Wednesday, December 5 - Wednesday Night Supper - 5:45 p.m. Make reservations by signing up in the main lobby. Please remember to bring a 2 liter drink or tea or lemonade.

* Saturday, December 8 - Christmas Fellowship - Our Christmas Fellowship this year will be a potluck dinner Saturday night Dec. 8 in the outreach center. Bring your favorite dishes at 5:30 and be ready to eat at 6:00. Bring enough food for your family and your guests. Come ready to enjoy a good meal, uplifting fellowship and exciting entertainment.

THANK YOU NOTES

Thanks to the Leafman! I sincerely thank these wonderful men who came and did work here that makes things easier for me; it truly is a prayer answered through these men. Ed and I moved into our new house 50 years ago this Thanksgiving Day and I pray I can stay here. I have been greatly blessed and pray God bless each of you and the work you do. Your sister in Christ, Mary Bryson.

Thank you for the meals, cards, visits and gifts that were sent to Blair after her surgery. We are so honored to have such a wonderful and caring church family. In Christian Love, Brad, Kelli and Blair Pyrdum

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Thank you so very much for your cards, prayers, and food. Your show of love has been overwhelming. May God continue to bless all of you and keep you well. In Christian love, Barbara Allison

Thank you for your cards, visits but most of all for those prayers that brought so much peach. This is truly a blessed family and we are grateful to the Lord for guiding us here. We are praying for you that God will continue to bless this wonderful family and that HIS presence will continue to be felt in every prayer that you raise by those in need. In Christian Love, Sharon, Chris, Mark and Michaela Pierce

RECENT NEW MEMBERS

We rejoice with Haley and Kelly Morrison who were baptized Saturday, November 24^th. They along with their mother, Lisa placed membership with us Sunday, November 25^th. The live at 106 Jamestown Dr., Tullahoma, TN - Phone: 454-9224

Also placing membership with us Sunday, November 25^th was Elizabeth Taylor who lives at 1246 Essie Cleek Rd., Tullahoma, TN. Phone 931-575-1814. She has two sons, Stone and Tyler.

LEAFMAN

Leafman will be in town on Saturday, December 1. Volunteer rakers should meet at the building by 8:30 a.m.

LADIES ORNAMENT EXCHANGE

The ladies will have an ornament exchange Monday, December 3^rd in the reception room. Everyone should bring an ornament to Exchange. Time: 6:30 p.m.

MISSIONARY CHRISTMAS

It's that time of the year again, when we want to give to our missionary families for Christmas. Please give check or cash (checks made out to Cedar Lane) and earmarked "for missionary Xmas" to Sidney Condra or Laine Eaves before December 10^th.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 26 - All classes will meet in the auditorium for combined class.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - Classes will meet in their usual rooms.

INTER QUARTER WEDNESDAY CLASSES

The following classes will be offered on Wednesday evening for the Winter quarter. Wednesday, December 5 we will all assemble in the main auditorium and do a short introduction to the classes. Following the introductions, we will go to class.

CLASS TEACHER ROOM

Just Jesus Steve Grubbs 44-45

Individual Ministry Pat Allison Reception Room

The Ten Commandments Bobby Nichols 50

Ladies Class - Pure Religion - A Study of James

Cynthia Northcutt/Marla Grubbs 48-49

TEENS

High School - The Prayers of Jesus Ken Keller

Middle School - The Miracles of Jesus Gary Johnson

CHILDREN'S NEWS

Please plan to attend the upcoming production of "The Coming of a King" on Sunday, December 2 at 6:00. Thirty-five of our Cedar Lane children have worked very hard for several weeks to prepare for this special evening. It is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends and to support our children.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING

JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS CAROLING

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9^TH

MEET AT BUILDING AT 4:45 P.M.

TEEN NEWS

Ski Trip: December 27-29 - Deposit: $50.00 due by Dec. 2nd.

CHRISTMAS IN ROMANIA

Dear Friends, It is that time again to think about and plan to help us have a Merry Christmas for many children in Bucharest. I need your help, as we would like again this year to help 4,000 or more children receive a Christmas Care Package. This is the only package that many of them receive. The children look forward to getting such a nice gift. A few of you have already given but I am asking that others send a check to Christian Relief Fund, Box 19670, Amarillo, TX 79114-1670 or to Cedar Lane Church of Christ, 1200 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388 to help in buying the needed items. Thank you for considering this request for help. I pray that God will direct you and bless you in your decision to help some children have a good Christmas. I will shop wisely and give lovingly for you. I am grateful for any and all help: money, prayers, supplies donated and for each kind thought and word for this effort. Love in Christ, Imogene