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Christmas Party \u2014 Food, Fun, Fellowship & Surprises!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Saturday, December 12 \u2022 6:30 PM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s that wonderful time of year again, and we’re getting ready for our annual Christmas Party at Light On A Hill Church!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for an evening of good food, great fellowship, plenty of laughter, and a little Christmas fun. The church will provide a complete meal, so all you need to bring is yourself, your Christmas spirit, and a wrapped gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And speaking of gifts, we’ll be having our always-entertaining White Elephant Gift Exchange!<\/strong> Everyone, including the children, should bring one wrapped gift valued at no more than $20. Gifts can be practical, unusual, funny, or downright ridiculous! You never know what treasure you might take home\u2014or who might steal it from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve also got a few things planned that we’re not telling you about just yet! You’ll just have to come and find out what surprises are in store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel free to dress festively and get into the Christmas spirit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come hungry, bring a gift, and be ready for just about anything! We can’t promise what surprises await, but we can promise an evening filled with laughter, good food, and great fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Ladies Bible Study<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Tuesday – November 3 – 6:30 pm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meet At CR8 Building (210 W Chestnut)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Community Ladies Bible Study meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The CR8 Building, 210 W. Chestnut in Grapeland. This community-wide gathering brings together women from across the area and from various churches for fellowship, study, and encouragement. The group is currently studying the Gospel of John, and newcomers are welcome to join at any time. The meeting is informal, and there is no need to dress up. Food is served, door prizes are given each month, and there is no cost to attend. The study is open to all women of all ages (no childcare is available). For more information, contact Donna Sprinkle at 713-828-5587 (call or text). No RSVP is required \u2014 just come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday Bible Study<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Join us each Wednesday at 6:30 PM as we study the Book of Joshua together. We’ll see how God kept His promises, led His people through every challenge, and remained faithful every step of the way. Those same truths still encourage and strengthen us today. We’d love to have you join us as we grow together in God’s Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are using a service called Flocknote to provide several services for church management and communication. You can log into your personal Flocknote account at loah.flocknote.com. Use your cell phone number as your ID to log in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Flocknote you can access your personal information including a record of your giving. You can use Flocknote to give online. This is also the service we use for text message communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Weeks Message<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God\u2019s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God<\/u>, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.<\/em>   1 Peter 2:9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God Has Given Us A Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

God Can Use Us Where We Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You are the light of the world\u2014like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.  <\/em> Matthew 5:14-16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Lives Should Reflect Christ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights<\/u> in a world full of crooked and perverse people.  <\/em> Philippians 2:14-15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Have A Story Worth Telling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ\u2019s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless.  <\/em> Philippines 2:16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because the woman had said, \u201cHe told me everything I ever did!\u201d  <\/em> John 4:39<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Forever<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Give thanks to the Lord our God and King
His love endures forever
For He is good, He is above all things
His love endures forever

Sing praise, sing praise

With a mighty hand and outstretched arm
His love endures forever
For the life that’s been reborn
His love endures forever

Sing praise, sing praise [2x]<\/em>

Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever

From the rising to the setting sun
His love endures forever
And by the grace of God we will carry on
His love endures forever

Sing praise, sing praise [2x]<\/em>

[2x]<\/em>
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever

Sing praise, sing praise [4x]<\/em>

Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever

Forever You are faithful
Forever You are strong
Forever You are with us
Forever<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hallelujah<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Your love is amazing
Steady and unchanging
Your love is a mountain
Firm beneath my feet
Your love is a mystery
How You gently lift me
When I am surrounded
Your love carries me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your love is surprising
I can feel it rising
All the joy that’s growing
Deep inside of me
And every time I see You
All Your goodness shines through
And I can feel this God song
Rising up in me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your love is amazing, steady and unchanging
Your love is a mountain firm beneath my feet
Your love is a mystery how You gently lift me
When I am surrounded, Your love carries me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, You make me sing
Lord, You make me sing, sing, sing
How You make me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Your love makes me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord, You make me sing
How You make me sing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come Now Is The Time To<\/strong> Worship<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Come, now is the time to worship.
Come, now is the time to give your heart.
Come, just as you are, to worship.
Come, just as you are, before your God.
Come.

One day every tongue will confess
You are God.
One day every knee will bow.
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
Who gladly choose you now.

Come, now is the time to worship.
Come, now is the time to give your heart.
Oh, come. Just as you are to worship.
Come just as you are before your God.
Come.

One day every tongue will confess
You are God.
One day every knee will bow.
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
who gladly choose you now.

[Repeat]<\/em>

Come, now is the time to worship.
Come, now is the time to give your heart.
Come, just as you are to worship.
Come, just as you are before your God.
Come.

Oh, come. Oh, come. Oh, come.
Worship the Lord. Oh, come.

Come, come, come…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10,000 Reasons<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship his holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sun comes up
It’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship his holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name
You’re rich in love and you’re slow to anger
Your name is great and your heart is kind
For all your goodness I will keep on singing
10, 000 reasons for my heart to find<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship his holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing your praise unending
10, 000 years and then forever more<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship his holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name
O I’ll worship your holy name
I will worship your holy name
Holy name<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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