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My mom would tell me on rare occasions, “Finish your food. There are children starving in China who would love to have your food.” I dutifully ate the food with no idea how it affected children in China. Perhaps mom wasn’t thinking about benevolence as much as she was thinking about gratitude. One thing that is amply obvious every Christmas is that God has richly blessed us. We ate and ate, not because we were hungry but because the food was good. We had so much trouble finding a gift that someone needed that we resorted to gag gifts. I cannot tell you about the gag gift my daughter gave me, but Debbie might. We have been blessed beyond measure materially as a nation. We have been blessed as a community of Christians as well. Not only do we meet in a comfortable building, but we have excellent resources to help us grow spiritually. We are not persecuted for our belief in Jesus so that we experience physical suffering as Christians. We have it easy. We must rejoice in the great gifts our Almighty God has given to us and strive to not become complacent. Heed II Peter 1:3-8: 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On-Going Events

Every Wednesday Evening: Bible Study (6:00-7:00)

Just Pondering

Youth Minister: Caleb and Ashley Gervin Caleb: [email protected] (c) 760-898-9776 Ashley: [email protected] (c) 760-625-6935

Youth Connection: *Wednesday Night Bible Study *Sunday Morning Bible School *Children’s Church (during Sermon): Ages 9 and under

Upcoming Youth and Family: - December 30th: Family Feud/Cookoff (5pm-8pm)

*Times and events are subject to change, so please check with Caleb or Ashley for more information.

- December 30th: Family Feud/Cookoff (5pm-8pm)

Outreach and Family Ministry This team offers home bible studies, hospital and home visits, shut-ins visits, baptisms, and any encouragement needs. This team also offers general maintenance duties - such as minor home/yard work and heavy lifting.

SPANISH MINISTER: Raye Kramar (c)(760) 580-1954 FAMILY MINISTER: John Rice (h)(760) 347-3928 Ministry Team Members: Jim Sultzer Rafael Rodriguez Garry Sage Marco Aparicio

Bob Tripp Nick Macias Henry McNulty

Aveces Pienso Dios cuida de mí Salmo 23 Tú, Dios mío, eres mi pastor; contigo nada me falta. Me haces descansar en verdes pastos, y para calmar mi sed me llevas a tranquilas aguas. Me das nuevas fuerzas y me guías por el mejor camino, porque así eres tú. Puedo cruzar lugares peligrosos y no tener miedo de nada, porque tú eres mi pastor y siempre estás a mi lado; me guías por el buen camino y me llenas de confianza. Aunque se enojen mis enemigos, tú me ofreces un banquete y me llenas de felicidad; ¡me das un trato especial! Estoy completamente seguro de que tu bondad y tu amor me acompañarán mientras yo viva, y de que para siempre viviré donde tú vives.

Que la gracia De Dios esté siempre contigo yo soy tu hermano Gilberto........

SUNDAY MORNING: Bible Classes for all ages at 9:15a.m.. Donuts and coffee are provided in the kitchen before and after class. Worship Service at 10:15. Headsets for Spanish translation are provided during Worship Service. CHILDRENS BIBLE HOUR: Bible Hour for young children is located in the large classroom next to the kitchen. An announcement will be made to dismiss the children to the classroom. SUNDAY EVENING SMALL GROUP STUDY: Please see the insert for our “In the Word” Sunday Evening/Afternoon Bible Study locations. Group leaders are available for more information. SKY VALLEY WORSHIP & BIBLE STUDY: 4pm starts the combined Worship Service/In The Word Bible Study for the DHS/Sky Valley areas. LADIES’ TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY: Please join us for an uplifting study and fellowship with other women of faith every Tuesday morning from 10-11:30am. The current study is the book “Wild and Free”. MEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER: Wednesdays at 7:30a.m., the men meet at the church building for prayer and then go out for breakfast. WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASSES: Wednesday Bible Class at 6:00p.m. SUNDAY SERMONS: Sunday Sermons can be accessed on YouTube under “Nick Macias” account.

Sermon Notes

Causes and Community Events

December 30, 2018

Palm Desert Church of Christ

Loving God...Loving People...Changing the World ~~~~

Iglesia de Cristo Palm Desert

Amar a Dios ... Amar a la gente ... Cambiar el mundo

Last Week Attendance: 138 Contribution: $2,733

Kids for Kids: $115

December Birthdays Joe Buxton Katrina Taroy Nick Macias Patty Thorp Eva Luna Bob Packer Batsebia Aparicio Evan Brennan Maria Palma Doug Brannon Manases Irizarry Sheila Weinberg Miranda McKay Rosa Carmona

12/5 12/9 12/12 12/14 12/15 12/16 12/17 12/17 12/17 12/18 12/20 12/20 12/23 12/26

Len Stuessel Shelby Moreno Randy Wealand Steve Cardinal Cash Gervin

12/27 12/29 12/30 12/30 12/31

Students In Need: There are a few students in need of furniture: beds, couches, dining room set, sitting chairs, etc.. For more info please contact Angela or Dru. Thank you so much!

December Anniversaries Sean & Brittany McGuire John & Susan Rice Bob & MaryJo Biggers Jack & Helene Brohamer Jesus & Josefina Escareno Rozelle & Renee Poignard

12/1 12/14 12/15 12/22 12/22 12/29

Gatherings:

Sunday: Bible Study: 9:15am ~ Worship Service: 10:15am Wednesday: Bible Study: 6:00pm *********************

*DIRECTORY CHANGES* Please be sure to let the office know if you have any contact information changes or additions.

78-135 Avenue 42 * Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14151 * Palm Desert, CA 92255 Phone 760.360.6595, Fax 760.360.6595 (please call first) Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.pdcoc.com Office Hours: M-F 9am-2pm