Prayer Requests

Kim Merrick is home in hospice. Please no visitors.
Jack Merrick is home and doing well recovering from a procedure
last week.
David Gossett is recovering from surgery. If you can help David in
anyway with medical bills, there is a collection plate on the table in
the foyer or a gofund me account has been set up.
Char Rector is home and doing well. Ulcers are healing, both
scopes are good.

In Sympathy
 Our condolences to David Hunton and family on
the passing of his mother, Wenonah Hunton.
Services will be held this Friday, December 15 at
Wheeler Mortuary’s Chapel.
 Our condolences to Glynn Wilhoit and all the family on the
passing of his sister, Ola Frances (Spunk) Alexander. She is
Sheri Chenault, Ernie Marshall and Eddy Wilhoit’s aunt. A
Graveside was held in Roswell on Monday.
 Our condolences to the Terry & Rector families on the passing
of Casey Rains. A service was held Thursday in Hobbs.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Brianna Schilling. Brianna is
graduating from Business school this Saturday,
December 16th at the Greyhound Arena. Brianna
is the daughter of Cathy Schilling.

Christmas Fellowship Pot Luck
Everyone is invited! Christmas Fellowship Pot
Luck this Sunday, December 17th after the morning worship service. Please bring enough food
and Christmas goodies for your family and a little
extra for guests.

Everyone is Welcome!
Service Times
Bible Classes—9:00 AM
Sunday Worship—10:00 AM
Wednesday—7:00 PM
1701 East Third Street, Portales, NM
P. O. Box 450 Portales, NM 88130
575-356-6150
www.3kchurch.org churchofchrist@yucca.net
Online Giving: church app or website

Pulpit Preview
Join us this Sunday, Jim Hatcher will preach
for us during the worship service. He has
chosen to speak on “Grace+Peace=Jesus
Christ!” Read 2 Peter 1:2-4 to prepare your
heart for this message. Invite a friend or
neighbor to come to worship with you!

ELDERS
Dustin Cabeldue
Colin Chandler
Adam Terry
Kenny Whitecotton
575-760-2021
575-760-2129
575-760-6917
575-760-9972

DEACONS
Buddy Blue
Joe Chandler
Randy Dunson
Delbert Rector
575-760-6016
575-607-5817
575-356-6919
575-607-6052
December 17, 2023

Jail Ministry
We will be filling Christmas bags for those at the local jail this Sunday, December 17th after the pot
luck Luncheon. If you would like to bring any donations of hard candies, individually wrapped chocolate bars, packages of socks S,M & L or old Christmas cards. Please have your donations here at
the church building no later than this Sunday morning.

Bell Ringing
Third & Kilgore will be ringing the Ministerial Alliance bell at Walmart on Friday, December 22nd from 9:00
am to 6:00 pm. If you would be willing to help, there is a sign-up sheet on the foyer table.
Coronado Care Center Devo
3rd & Kilgore will lead the Coronado Devo on Sunday, December 24th. Please note the new
time change for the Coronado Devotionals, they will now be at 2:00 pm. Check in at 1:45.
Your presence will be a blessing.
Area-wide 5th Sunday Singing
You are invited!

5th Sunday Singing hosted by the Third & Kilgore Church of Christ. Sunday, December 31st at
6:00 PM. Join us in the Fellowship Room after the song services for a Mexican stack supper.
The meal will be provided, everyone please bring desserts.

New Years Eve Fellowship
Join us on Sunday, December 31st after the 5th Sunday Singing in the fellowship room for games for
New Years Eve.

Holiday Office Hours
The church office will be closed on Monday, December 25th for Christmas and Monday, January
1st for New Years. The week of December 26th through the 29th, office hours may vary on when
family may be in town, if you have a need call or text Wynette