Service Arrangements
ANNOUNCEMENTS..............Grady Duncan
SONG LEADER (AM).................Hal Roper
(PM).................Hal Roper
Wednesday Nite....Grady Duncan
PRAYERS Sunday.
AM First Prayer.....................Gene Campbell
AM Closing..............................Jerry Freeman
PM First Prayer.....................George O'Neal
PM Closing............................Frankie Sargent
PRAYERS Wednesday Nite
First Prayer.........................Rhodney Freeman
Closing........................................Rodney Cook
COMMUNION FOR APRIL
(South Side) (North Side)
AM Jim Duncan Weldon Miller
Rodney Cook George O'Neal
Ronnie Stewart Joe Ferrell
PM Wayne Pickrel Tim Jones
ATTENDANCE COUNTER...............Grady Duncan
NEED TRANSPORTATION? Call............Frankie Sargent
903-572-2647
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IN CHARGE OF SELECTING MEN TO MAKE
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL
Jody Sparks
IN CHARGE OF SELECTING MEN TO LEAD PRAYERS
FOR APRIL
Jim Duncan
IN CHARGE OF SELECTING MEN FOR COMMUNION TABLE IN APRIL
Rhodney Freeman
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Family News and Notes
THANK YOU to the men who participated in last Wednesday night's Bible study. As usual you did a good job.
Devotional tonight in the Multi-Purpose Room. All who plan to attend and wish to eat Pizza should bring $2.00. Soft drinks will be provided.
LADIES . the lesson for the Ladies Bible Class is on the round table in the foyer. If you plan to attend please take a copy.
Gospel Meeting begins at Mount Vernon Church of Christ today and runs through Wednesday evening with services beginning at 7:00 PM nightly. Bro. Kaiser will be preaching.
APPRECIATION 2005: Medina Children's Home will host its annual APPRECIATION AND AWARDS BANQUET on May 1, 2005, at noon on the Medina Children's Home Campus. We are celebrating our 47th year in Christian Child Care. A free meal is provided, and everyone is encouraged to bring a guest. This year's theme is "Fiesta!" Following the Banquet, there will be an OPEN HOUSE and a tour of campus facilities. Medina Children's Home is located on Hwy. 16N between Medina and Kerrville. For information or reservation, please call 830-589-2871 or e-mail info@medinachildrenshome.com. Feel free to check out our website at www.medinachildrenshome.org.
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UPCOMING YOUTH OUTING (and for the young at heart) . On Monday evening, June 13, we will take a trip to THE BALL PARK in Arlington to see the Rangers play the Atlanta Braves. The Mount Vernon congregation has invited us to join their youth on this trip as a joint outing. Great, field-level box seats have been secured (normally $30 tickets) for just $7 a ticket. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer. Only about 25 tickets are still available, so sign up soon if you wish to go. See David McCain if you have any questions.
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McCain's Baby Shower, Sunday evening, May 15, after services in the Multi-Purpose Room. Not for Janice and David, but their grandson who will be born in June to daughter Amanda & her husband Brent. Everyone is invited.
Jeanette Goss (mother of Roxie Nixon) was in ICU at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler as a result of complications from a vascular by-pass procedure. She has subsequently been dismissed and will meet with other doctors to determine further treatment.
Marie Holloway of Odessa, Texas (sister of Nelda Dunn and Elna O'Neal) had a stroke Wednesday evening (April 13) and is in ICU at the hospital there. Her condition is serious.
Billy Carter has been moved to Mount Pleasant Health Care on West 16th (Hwy 67 West)
Billye Campbell continues with tests. She needs to be remembered in our prayers.
Bascom Perkins had a stroke last week and is in the local hospital.
Johnine Phillips of Longview (kin to many in this congregation thru marriage and daughter-in-law to the late Nenian and Viola Phillips) is now in Highland Pines Nursing Home in Longview, Room 122, as a result of a fall a few weeks ago. She is undergoing therapy. Her address is:
Johnine Phillips
Room 122
1100 North 4th Street
Longview, Texas 75601
Phone: 903-753-7661
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PRAYER LIST
Justin Barker, Rachel Barker, Louis Bell, Annah Brown, Sue Browning, Billye Campbell, Billy Carter, Perry Cooper, Zenith Hargrove, Howard Horton, Hollis Lee, Winnie Patton, Ralph Phillips, Helen Roper, Dorothy Sargent,
Alva Mae Sheets
ALSO: Melba Boyd, Denise Dering, Jeanette Goss, Marie Holloway, Bascom Perkins, Johnine Phillips,
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A PRAYER MUCH NEEDED!
Guest Article from The Southwesterner
Published by Southwest Church of Christ - Ada, OK
Warren Wiersbe in a book, Be Hopeful, writes that every Christian should pray Psalm 141:3 daily.
When I read this, of course, I quickly grabbed my Bible to see what Mr. Wiersbe thought was so important that it should be prayed every day. Here is what I read, "Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips."
Mr. Wiersbe and I agree.
This verse suggests three principles.
EVERYONE HAS A PROBLEM CONTROLLING SPEECH. David, the author of this Psalm, is not speaking just of himself; he speaks as a representative of mankind. James wrote, "For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison." (James 3:7-8).
The untamed nature of the tongue is why James wrote, "Let not many of you become teachers" (3:1). The single most important tool of the teacher is the tongue. Therefore, since the tongue is wild, it should not be used to teach until it has been refined and disciplined.
Untamed, indeed! Think about the times when you have thought, "I wish I hadn't said what I just did."
The reason why the tongue is so difficult to control is because it is emotional. It is animated by anger, frustration and desperation. We never say what we don't mean; however, what we mean one minute may not be what we mean the next. Sometimes the tongue works before the mind is engaged.
WORDS POSSESS TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL FOR HARM.
In counseling I've become especially aware of how words of serious hurt can be remembered for decades. Way into adulthood words spoken when one was a child can be remembered and re-felt as if it were only yesterday.
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" must have been written by someone totally void of feelings. For the rest of us, while bones may heal, the damage done by words can be irreparable.
Again, James wrote, "See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell" (3:5b-6).
GOD CAN HELP US CONTROL OUR WORDS. Listen to this prayer again. "Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips."
David constructs a very visual plea. He asks the Lord about a "guard" and a "door" of his lips. He wants the Lord to help control, screen what comes out of his mouth.
This prayer of course does not completely absolve man of his own responsibility to guard himself. in Proverbs 13:3 it is written, "The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; the one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin." I have a duty to think before I speak and to allow my thinking to be programmed by the word of God.
However, even with the rest of my efforts, I still must have the power of God. After all, part of the fruit of the Spirit is self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). The mouth is so ruthless that God alone can tame it.
Will you put Psalms 141:3 in your prayers today? Before it's too late!
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ONE OF THOSE DAYS
The staff at the coffee shop was having "one of those days." The espresso machine was malfunctioning; the bakery had not delivered the bagels and sweet rolls; someone from the morning shift called in sick; and the crew from the previous evening failed to restock the cabinets with supplies. There were several people waiting to get their first cup of coffee for the day.
A woman at the back of the line began to complain loudly. "What is taking so long? Are you growing the beans back there or what? I don't have all day!"
"Yes, we are running on empty this morning," the manager said with a pleasant smile. He motioned for the woman to come forward. "What can I get for you?"
"I want a large coffee with steamed milk to go," barked the woman.
"No problem," said the manager. He looked past the woman to the other customers waiting in line and offered them a reassuring wink. In a matter of moments he had made the woman's coffee, took her money, and sent her on her way with a "Have a nice day."
The other customers stood silently with confused looks on their faces.
The manager said, "Folks, I'm really sorry for the inconvenience this morning. Because you have been so patient, your coffee is on the house."
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWS PLEASE READ:
The following books were checked out of our Library and have not been returned. Names will not be published at this time but won't you PLEASE check your house and when you find them please return them so others can benefit from them:
"The Lord is My Shepherd" - checked out 6-14-02
"The World Into Which Jesus Came" - checked out 12-28-02
"In Defense of the Bible's Inspiration" - checked out 9-3-?
"Parables of Jesusthe 2000 Power Lectures" - checked out 12-8-03
"Learning to Help" - date checked out not shown
"1985-1986 Annual Lesson Commentary" - checked out 3-5-04
"Immortality" - checked out 3-5-04
"How Can A Kangaroo" - checked out 9-11-04
"Dinosaurs, One of God's More Interesting and Useful Creations" - checked out 9-18-04
"It Couldn't Just Happen" - checked out 10-23-04
"How to Handle Your Parents" - checked out 2-27-05
"What Is The Church of Christ?" - checked out 2-27-05
Thanks for your cooperation.
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