Financial Report Received for

Average Weekly Attendance: 1st: 85; 2nd: 34; Average Weekly Giving: $2,165.63; Unpaid 2004 Pledges (7): $1238.00. Specials: World Mission $100.00; Bazaar $1541.78; Thanksgiving $274.00; Christmas $20.00. Pledges for 2006 (44) = $88,192.00. Has you church received you pledge for 2006?

Women's Philathea News: I want to thank Pat for hosting the Philathea Christmas party. A good time was had by all that attended with good food and fellowship. Jane did the program, The Christmas Story. Our next meeting will on January 18th at 7 p.m. at Barbara P.'s home. Jean will be presenting the program. Have a happy and safe New Year. Luke 8-14: That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flock of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened. But the angel reassured them. Don't be afraid, he said, I bring you great news of great joy for everyone. The Savior, yes the Messiah the Lord has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David. And this is how you will recognize him. You will find a baby lying in a manger, wrapped snugly in strips of cloth. Suddenly the angel was joined by a vast host of others, the armies of heaven praising God, Glory to God in the highest heaven and peace on earth to all whom God favors. Betty

Wayne County Martin Luther King Day Celebration, January 16, 2006: Noon: March starting at County Courthouse; 1-3:30 p.m. program at Ohmann Theatre, Lyons, NY. The Wayne County Martin Luther King Day planning committee is seeking public participation in the upcoming celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

· An essay and poster contest for students grades K-12. Entrants must submit an essay or poster commemorating the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. before January 5, 2006. See details on bulletin board in fellowship hall.

· Singers to participate in the MLK Choir. Rehearsals will be at 7 p.m. January 3 and 10, 2006 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, corner of Spencer and Holley St., Lyons, NY.

· Nominations for four awards; before January 5; Rev Ivory Simmons Humanitarian Award: an individual who has demonstrated love of the community, concern for the welfare of others, and active participation in the life of a church. Wayne Action for Racial Equality Award: an individual active in the community who has been a strong voice opposing racism and other injustices. MLK Award: an individual whose life and work demonstrate the values of nonviolence, humanity, exclusivity and social justice. MLK Youth Award: same as above except individual must be middle or high school student.

· Volunteers to serve as ushers or generally help out.

JOYS AND CONCERNS: Joys! Congratulations to Julie for being inducted into the National Honor Society. Jeanie is grateful to God that her thyroid growth is not cancerous and thanks us for our prayers and please continue to pray for her as she faces other health challenges. Cheryl, sister-in-law of Cheryl, had breast surgery and it was found not to have a malignancy. Nancy had a biopsy and had good results and thanks us for our prayers. Tim and Sue are expecting a baby in early May. Kathy, Pastor Carol's sister-in-law will be completing her chemo by the end of the year and her counts are down and she thanks the congregation very much for our prayers. Christian Sympathy is extended to: the family and friends of June who went home to the Lord. Douglas, Leila Mae's son, who was 39 years old passed away. Our prayers are with his family and two young children and one on the way that he left behind. Murriel went home to the Lord on December 9th. Our prayers are with her beloved husband, Richard and the rest of her family and friends. Prayer Concerns: Doug was hospitalized briefly and is facing health challenges. Please keep him and Donna in your prayers. Chris, friend of Sam, is having a difficult pregnancy. John is having complications from the shingles. Carl underwent angioplasty and is home recovering and doing well. Corky is hospitalized at Newark. Ted, Milly's brother-in-law, is undergoing chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer. Lois for health concerns. Reverend Bill had suffered complications from a recent chemo treatment. Jerry , friend of Phil's, underwent triple bypass surgery. Sarah, nine years old, is going through ovarian cancer.

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