Family News and Notes
Men's Business Meeting tonight following evening service. All men are encouraged to attend.
Spring Quarter Visitation begins Thursday, March 16, starting at 6:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room. The first few minutes will cover the format of the sessions to follow. About 7:00 PM we will enjoy refreshments of sandwiches, chips & dips, followed with desserts. Bring your favorite finger foods to contribute to the menu. Following refreshments we will get down to business in writing letters, cards, and making calls or visits. All are encouraged to come. Someone will baby sit if you want to visit.
Mark your calendar for April 16 19, 2006. That is our Gospel Meeting date and Johnny Ramsey will be preaching. You are encouraged to attend.
NEW ADDRESSES: Narci Cooper
2465 East Twain Avenue #239
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Thelma Reed
1750 State highway 40 W
Apt. 410
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Phone 830-643-0234
Narci, and Thelma, send their love to each of us they each state they miss us very much.
Ruby Pipkin has a new residence: Pleasant Springs Nursing Center
2003 North Edwards Room 165-B
We don't have a phone number for her yet.
James & Marie Butler, of Edmond, OK sent thanks for sending the bulletin to them each week. James may face more surgery soon.
Vernon Garrett is now out of the hospital and back at home for his recovery period following his recent by-pass surgery.
Nancy Chastain began her treatments this past week. She was at services Wednesday nite.
Johnny Ramsey has not been feeling well lately and he had to leave early Wednesday evening.
Jerry Freeman has not been well and has been undergoing tests to determine how best to treat his problem.
(This note handed to editor of bulletin)
Pat Hughes, grandmother of Stacie Charlton, had her left leg amputated last year and they had to amputate the other leg this past week. Stacie requests that we place her grandmother on our prayer list.
Drew Thomas VonderHaar was born March 9, 2006, weighing in at 8 lbs. 12 ounces and was 21-3/4 inches long. Drew is the new son of Bruce & Sarah VonderHaar of Joplin, MO and this is Charles & Dorothy Kyle's first great grandchild.
THANK YOU "Thank you for all the cards, calls, visits, and gifts you sent my way during my recent hospital stay in Tyler, where they found I have Crohn's disease. Most of all thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for me that the medications and treatments will help me to feel better soon.
INVITATION TO A GOSPEL SINGING at Mount Vernon Church of Christ708 Main StreetMount Vernon, TX, on Saturday, March 25, 2006, beginning at 7:00 PM. Those willing to lead singing need to sign the sheet in the foyer of the building and some songs you would enjoy leading. Refreshments will be provided following the conclusion of the service in song. The service should last from 1 hour to 1-1/2 hours, depending on the number of song leaders and the wishes of those in attendance. We look forward to seeing you.
LADIES DAY--Blodgett Church of Christ, Saturday, March 25th
Theme: "In His Steps" Speaker: Elceone Black Roberts
Registration 9:00 to 9:30 AM. Coffee and refreshments will be served. A fashion show will precede the noon luncheon.
Please RSVP by March 20th.....903-577-7145, 903-860-3468 or 903-588-2571
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PRAYER LIST:
Justin Barker, Rachel Barker, Winell Blackard, Annah Brown,
Billye Campbell, Nancy Chastain, Perry Cooper, Irene Duncan, Patsy Duncan,
Vernon Garrett, Hollis Lee, Joyce Lee, Georgia Lide, Courtney Marshall,
Wayne Pickrel, Marie Plemmons, Helen Roper, Dorothy Sargent, Alva Mae Sheets, Edith Shiflet, Ola Mae Simpson, Julia Terrell, Rebecca Tippitt, LaShedra Traylor
ALSO: Louis Bell, Nona Bell, Deloris Blackburn, Melba Boyd, Cristell Cato, Austin Cody, Juanita DuBose, Larry Freeman, Horace George, Pat Hughes,
Thelma Reed, Ruby Jeffery, Wayne Lineberger, Lonita Thompson
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Go To The Source
I am convinced God knows best, not 99% of the time, but 100% of the time. If we would do what God's Word tells us to do, in all circumstances of life, then I believe things would turn out like God wants them to every time.
It should provide great comfort for all of us to know, that every temptation we face in life, every trial we have to bear, and every problem we must solve has already been foreseen by God. Not only that, by God's foreknowledge of and provision for our earthly needs, He has included in His Holy Word every instruction we need, on how to deal with life's challenges. Yes, the strength to overcome every temptation, the power to bear all trials, and the solution to every problem can be found within the pages of the Bible, if we would just take the time to diligently search the Scriptures, believe what we read, and apply it correctly to our lives (John 5:39, Acts 17:11, II Tim. 2:15).
For instance, the Apostle Peter wrote, that through the knowledge of Jesus our Lord, all things have been granted unto us that pertain unto life and godliness (II Pet. 1:1-3). Not some things, but all things! Likewise the Apostle Paul stated, that the inspired Word of God contains everything necessary to make us perfect, or complete, and to prepare us for every good work (II Tim. 3:16-17). How else could God's Word promise that, "all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose" (Rms. 8:28), unless He has told us how to love Him, and has shared His purpose for our lives?
God, the Source of Life, the Creator of this universe and of all mankind, has not left us in the dark to flounder. Like David of old said, "His Word is a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our pathway" (Psa. 119:105). The Bible is the treasure house of the ages, the solution to every problem, the answer to every question, and the storehouse of true knowledge and wisdom. If we would simply let the Bible be our guide in every nook and cranny of life, the results would amaze us!
Do you have some problem in life that seems unanswerable? Why not go to Him who said, "Come unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not" (Jer. 33:3). Do you have a trial that seems too hard to bear? Why not lay that burden on Him who said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I wlll give you rest" (Mat. 11:28). Is there some temptation, which is about to overcome you? Why not seek the help of Him who said, "...but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way of escape that ye may be able to bear it" (I Cor. 10:13).
Have you lost your way in life? If so, why not seek the Source of Life who said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (Jn. 14:6). Yes, God knows best all of the time, and, Jesus told the truth when He said, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (Jn.8:32).
David McCain
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Important Matters
Johnny Ramsey
We always find time for what we deem important. Nothing can keep us from zealously pursuing those matters near and dear to our hearts. When I met the girl I intended to marry, it became easy to rearrange my schedule of time and money, lest anything distract me from my goal of hearing her say, "I do." It even became possible to save twelve dollars to buy her a wedding band. Fifty years ago, that was a lot of money. I even spent 75 cents on a date to get these matters settled before her mind worked more clearly and someone else came along with a fifteen dollar ring!
Brethren who have the same 24-hour day we all possess do not deem it important enough to prioritize their time to include study of the Bible, prayer and regular assembly with the saints for worship. Their contribution reflects more interest in sports, vacation, cars, houses and jewelry than the cause of Christ and the souls of men.
Never forget these powerful words: "Our collection is a reflection of our divine connection." When we esteem spiritual matters above all else, we will be on the road toward success, happiness and peace. Someone has well spoken these valuable words: "The poor man is not the one without a cent, but the one without a dream." As we grow older, we will surely meet out destiny on the road we took to avoid it!
As we look back on our earthly pilgrimage, we will sadly ponder our misplaced priorities and be glad that we learned better, made adjustments and began to esteem more highly the everlasting truths that never fade. We thank the Lord for being patient with us and giving us time (2 Peter 3:15) to find the pathway of productivity in the Vineyard of the Savior. May we always deem the eternal values our highest emphasis in life.
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