The King is Coming Pt. 1

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October 2017

The King is Coming Pt. 1

By Kevin Reynolds, Executive Director

“As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel”. Micah 5:2 NET ONLY 5 WEEKS!!! 35 DAYS!!!! Christmas at House of Faith is nearly upon us! It seems that Backyard Bible Clubs and the 321 youth program have just begun and it’s already time for Christmas. Such is the way of things during the first Semester of every year. While there are over 50 days until Christmas Day (Dec. 25th), the Christmas parties for us here at HOF begin December 5th. Our theme for Christmas celebrations this year is THE KING IS COMING and, as always, we will be teaching the children about the true meaning of Christmas – JESUS!! This year’s theme allows us to tell the story in a way that brings emphasis to the fact that unless one knows the true nature of the Kingdom of God, the story of Jesus’ humble birth simply does not make sense. Bethlehem. Of all places. No one would have ever thought about Bethlehem as the place for the arrival of the King had not the Prophets of Old foretold such a thing hundreds of years before (see Micah 5:2 above). Professor William F. Albright, the dean of American archaeology in the Holy Land, estimates that the population of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth to be about 300 people. An obscure village in a corner of ancient Israel, home to relatively few, and the fact that God Almighty chose this place says much about the nature of God and his Kingdom. 300 people in the entire town of Bethlehem. Compare that to even one of our local High Schools, Central HS, with over 2,000 10-12 grade students, or even any one of the 15 Elementary Schools where we hold Backyard Bible Clubs - all of which are greater than 300 students. And to think that the gift given in that little village so long ago has spread all over the world, impacting everyone who has ever lived for all eternity… WOW.

and youth in honor of KING JESUS and you can help!!! Please consider how you might come alongside us this year to celebrate the coming of the King. (Sponsorship details are on the back of this newsletter.)

Please keep us in your prayers as we stay the course this semester and, as always, we covet your prayers and cherish your partnership with us. God bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. In Him and for them,

… To be part of our Christmas Party Work Night! Sunday, December 3rd, 5-8pm Christian Church of San Angelo 4064 S. Bryant

Come help us decorate, and prepare gifts for our House of Faith children and youth!! In 35 days we get to celebrate the coming of this If you or your group are interested in helping King!!! We are actively taking sponsorships for over with this crucial night of preparation, please 2,000 gifts that we will give to House of Faith children call Annie at House of Faith: 325.486.8637

Gifts to House of Faith given in MEMORY of: Joe Bean Marilyn Fannin George Finley Jim Grissen Mark Heath Willa Dene Kafer Jack Massey Willie Wilson Barbara McDonough Barry Womack By: Ernie & Annette Mayer Faye Buecking By: Mick & Teresa North Bill Eastland By: Bill & Karen Pfluger Gayle & Don Harding By: Barbara Patton TJ Jarrett By: Bill & Karen Pfluger

Javan Vosburg: By: Helen Spieker Mrs. Mauria Dillard Erica Pizzola Joseph Zubak Joe Harmon – Coke County Trappers’ Association Gwen Smith Shaye Coalson Jessica Hughes Mitch and Debbie Freeman Janice Hixon Joe & Linda Pierce Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Heimbecker Peggy Liebo Deborah Sue Frick Jackie & Terry Martin Robert Lee High School Class of 1967 Kay Kennemer By: Bill & Joy Morehead Currie McWilliams By: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Polhemus

Perry Blake Poe By: Martha Gerber Ann Roy By: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Whitehead Bill Shaw By: Herbie Heard Darrell Smith By: Claudia Hulse By: Kim & Brenda Coats Dennis Winterrowd By: Guy Condra

Gifts to House of Faith given in HONOR of: Martha Gerber By: Nancy Vaughan Bill & Pam Holubec By: Virginia Adams Kay Smith By: Colleen Miller

Students at Bonham Backyard Bible Club Photo credit: Kyle Hooks of Lord & Hooks Photography

House of Faith 321 Montecito Dr. San Angelo, TX 76903

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