FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES
Volume 10 01 February 2009 Issue No. 49
PRAYER LIST
Justin Barker, Rachel Barker, Louis Bell, Doris Bell, Billye Campbell, Suzanne Charlton, Steele Cooper, Irene Duncan, Vernon & Ruth Garrett, Jan Hargrove, Dorothy Kyle, Wade Miller, Elna O’Neal, Thelma Reed, Bud Roach
ALSO: Beth Adams, Roy Coats, Wesley DuBose, Ronald Duncan, Wayne Lineberger, Ben McCain, Winona Shankle, Yvonne Waldrup, Charlie Whitney, Linda Wysinger
Service Arrangements
COMMUNION FOR FEBRUARY 2009
SOUTH SIDE NORTH SIDE
AM
Rance Robison Jerry Freeman
Frankie Sargent Royce Armstrong
Bronson Roper Ronnie Stewart
PM
Fred Harkrider Jim Duncan
ANNOUNCEMENTS ………………... Weldon Miller
(Sunday and Wednesday)
SONG LEADER (AM)……………..Randy Eubanks
(PM) ………….…Randy Eubanks
Wednesday Nite …….… Royce Armstrong
PRAYERS —– Sunday
AM First Prayer .............…….… Rance Robison
Closing…………........…........ Daniel McCary
PM First Prayer……...............…. George O’Neal
Closing………….................. Ronnie Stewart
PRAYERS — Wednesday Nite
First Prayer…………...............………Wade Miller
Closing…………...............……Rhodney Freeman
And now for … FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES
Dear Brethren,
We are very grateful to be offered the work at North Jefferson! We are very excited to get here, settle in and get busy with the work of the Gospel. We look forward to placing our membership and worshipping with you next Sunday. Until that time, Lena and I will be packing and wrapping things up in San Angelo. We’ve got a long haul and covet your prayers for our safety. Grace and Peace.
Brotherly,
Kris Groda
Next week (February 8th) our new preacher Kris Groda will preach his first sermon as our new preacher. Following the AM services we will have a pot-luck luncheon to welcome Kris and Lena , and the family … and for fellowship with one another. This will be in the Multi-purpose room, of course. Bring food …. I COULD be hungry by then.
Additionally … there will be a “Money Tree” to help Kris and Lena set up in their new home here and to help with other expenses.
Thanks to Royce Armstrong for teaching the Wednesday evening auditorium class.
The grandson of Lawanta Garner, Jerry Lynn Clark (and son of Gayla Sue Riley) passed away this past week. Funeral service was held at 4:00 PM Saturday at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Please keep this family in our prayers during this time of grief.
Nona Bell, long-time member of this congregation, passed away in Tyler on Wednesday. Her funeral was conducted at 2:00 PM Friday afternoon at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home with burial at Masonic Cemetery.
Winona Shankle (daughter of J. B. Brewster, deceased), who many in this congregation know and who once worshiped with us, fell last week. She later had back surgery and is now getting around with a walker. Keep Winona in your prayers.
Irene Duncan is still in the hospital as of Thursday PM for surgery to remove a kidney stone. She will remain in the hospital until the doctors get her feeling better. The pain medicines have caused her to become confused and hyperactive. She has also had pain in her left chest. They took x-rays Friday afternoon and the report had not made it to the doctor by Thursday evening. We are hoping that she don't have pneumonia.
Jan Hargrove was admitted to TRMC to ER with a possible stroke. At the printing of the bulletin no update on her condition.
Vernon and Ruth Garrett are both sick at home. Pray for their speedy recovery.
Dorothy Kyle is still scheduled for surgery at the Spine and Joint Clinic in Tyler on February 3rd in hopes of correcting or relieving the pain she has in several vertebras in the neck area.) Pray to guide the hands of the surgeons and for her recovery.
Bro. Paul Unger, received a great report from his doctor this past Thursday. His test showed no signs of cancer. This is an answer to our prayers.
Ronald Duncan, brother of Jim Duncan, had surgery last Tuesday . He is now at home. He needs our prayers.
It was great to see some of those who have been sick in attendance to services this past week, ie: Elna O’Neal, Ron Traughber, Ercell Fetters, and many others.
Children’s Bible Hour was a great success last Sunday (the first of many that will be conducted on the last Sunday each month so Mom and Dad can have a noon meal alone. The children are taught Bible lessons and fed a small meal.
LADIES … all ladies of the congregation were invited to a monthly Ladies Devotional for a time of Bible Study, encouragement and friendship, at 7:00 PM Thursday evening, at the home of Vicki Miller. They had a devotional lesson, singing and snacks. Future dates will be announced.
TEACHERS AND ANYONE WANTING TO HELP WITH THE NEW CURRICULUM …Please meet after this morning’s services (February 01) for a work session. Please bring a lunch. if you could not attend the meeting after services today for a work session you need to see Cathy Robison or Cindy Armstrong for questions.
Some of you remember Joey Davis, who we supported in the Memphis School of Preaching and who once preached here for us, who is now preaching at the Atlanta, Texas congregation. Joey and his wife Pam are proud new parents. Jadon Davis was born this past week. He had some physical problems and is in children’s hospital at Medical City, Neonatel Section, in Dallas. Where he will have heart surgery. Please pray for Jadon and for his mom and pop that all will go well with this new child.
Many thanks to Royce Armstrong who taught the Wednesday evening lesson. He did a wonderful job and it is hoped that everyone learning something from is presentation.
For others to keep in our prayers see the PRAYER LIST on the back page of the bulletin.
Our Website is; www.njcofc.com
If you have a computer and are not visiting our website you are missing out on a lot of good and helpful information.
On our Home Page you will find links to;
Our weekly bulletin and articles. (It is published there each Friday afternoon.)
Information regarding our congregation.
Our Elders, Deacons, and Preacher
Scheduled Events
Where we are located, with maps.
Bible Study Resources, (Online Bible, Bible Search, Audio Bible, Daily Bible reading, and Correspondence Courses)
Other links to (1) World Wide Directory of Churches of Christ, (2) Christian Publications such as; Apologetics Press, Gospel Journal, Spiritual Sword, Seek Ye First, Christian Courier, Gospel Gazette and the Truth Bookstore and Magazine. (3) Children’s Publications and fun pages (4) Radio and Television Programs and Websites.
Mack Lyon’s TV broadcast is there and you can view or listen to all of his sermons for the last three years. His website has other resources that would be of benefit to you.
Mack Lyon offers any of his sermons on CD’s or DVD free for the asking. They would be great to share with our shut-ins and non-members alike.
Our website is ever expanding as we gather other recourses that we think would be helpful to you in your service to the Lord. Visit it often and share it with your family and friends.
If you have suggestions that would improve our website please share them with us. See either the elders or Grady Duncan with your suggestions.
