AM
Song Leader: Gerald Stanglin
Opening Prayer: Tommy Konczak
Announcements: Ladd Sheets
Communion Talk: Pete Jones
Scripture Reading: Ken Norris
Sermon: Chris Vidacovich
Closing Prayer: Ladd Sheets
Nursery: Angela Watkins & Breeze Henson
Bible Hour: Debi Casey, Lisa Meador & Steven Bounds
Door Greeters: Pat & Carla Nault
PM
Announcements: Pete Bounds
Opening Prayer: John Kyles
Sermon: Chris Vidacovich
Closing Prayer: Pete Bounds
PM Nursery: Lynn Jackson
PRAYER LIST: Duane Richey, Ellen Gallegly, A.C. Martin, Guy & Frances Simmons, Steve & Vivian Thornhill, Emmett Burnett, Polly Pate, Inez Welch, Ethel Casey, Oree Ashberry, Martha Tyner, Kimberly Bassett, Jewell Howell, Sandra Carter, Rita Solburg, Janice Daniels, Christie O’Rear, Callie Robinson, Effie Calico, Mildred Cook, Beverly Harris (Cindy Carter’s mother), Mona Kelone (Vivian Thornhill’s friend), Johnnie Moore, James Richey, Jim Willis (friend of Kenneth Brown), Pete Crisler, Bonnie Murrell, Jim Bezler (friend of Chris Vidacovich), Faye Thompson (sister of Robert Waller), Whitney Stanglin (John and Beverly’s granddaughter), Stanley Clark (friend of Caseys), Lane Rainwater (friend of Eunice Spurlock), Scharlene Billings, Debra Russell (Nita Truitt’s sister), Jim Heflin, Adam Reynolds( co-worker of Karen Aggen), Jim Dickson (friend of Duane & Dixie Richey).
SERVING OUR COUNTRY: Trey Garza, Kiefer Bounds, Bret Henson, Jon Williams, Todd Williams, Elena Williams, Tim Williams, Windie Lundy, Kevin Hoechendorf, Joel Terry, Jason and Leslie Wild, Kyle Davis, Jared Anderson, Zack Phillips, John Aston, Matt Eastwood, James Cox, Glen Pugh, Phil Fry, Wayne McDonald, Clint Korenek, Travis Korenek, Ronald Newton, Jeremiah Stossel, Jordan Martin.
UPDATES: Inez Welch had a TIA Thursday and is back at Country Place Village.//Imogene Pentecost is in Regional Hospital with pneumonia.// Ethel Casey is still in ICU at LSU Hospital in Shreveport.// Jarrell Truitt had a mini stroke recently and had more tests run on Wednesday.// Leamon Keele had appendix surgery last week at Regional Hospital and was able to go home Wednesday.// Mabelene Mosley, Carolyn Preston’s mom, fell and broke her ankle and has developed some intestinal problems. She is in Good Shepherd Hospital.// Josh Sutton, the Sutton’s son, was in the hospital in Dallas with high blood pressure.// Gerald Stanglin’s friend, Steve Lucas, had a kidney transplant on Wednesday. Steve’s daughter donated him one of her kidneys.// Rudy Williams, Fred Williams’ brother, had his toe amputated last Thursday.// Vivian Thornhill has four more treatments left for her ovarian cancer. Continue to remember Steve Thornhill and Emmett Burnett in your prayers.// Ellen Gallegly is allergic to the chemo treatments she has received. There is no other known medication available, and she will be talking to her doctor soon.// Dixie Richey is home and doing well after having had carpal tunnel surgery.// Wanda Salyer had a test run on Friday.// Nicholas Tackett poured bleach in his eyes.// Boots Taylor has a low red blood cell count and had a bone marrow test on Thursday.
SYMPATHY: Our sympathy goes to Vivian Thornhill at the passing of her ex-brother-in-law, Elbert Pugh. He passed away Monday.
NEW ADDRESS: Vivian Thornhill has moved to Van. Her address is: 1012 East Pennsylvania Ave. Apt. 822, Van, TX 75790. Her new phone # is: 903-963-5160.
DOLL WORK DAY: There will be a doll work day this Tuesday, May 13 at 9AM. Please bring sewing items and a sack lunch.
ELDERS, DEACONS, MINISTERS MEETING: Next Sunday, May 18 at 7:15 AM.
GRADUATION POTLUCK: There will be a pot–luck meal Sunday, May 18 following the AM worship. All are invited to fellowship with Trent Hendrix, who will graduate in May.
CRAWFISH BOIL: The Families Class will have a Crawfish Boil on Saturday, May 31 at 5:30 PM in the GO Center. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy some great food!
GROUP MEETINGS: Family Support Group will have their next meeting Tuesday, May 27.//
39ers will be meeting at 6PM, Thursday, June 12.
WILLING WORKER SHEETS: Please pick up a Willing Worker Sheet from the table in the foyer and return it to the church office. We ask that all members fill out this form, even if you have already done so in the past.
BIBLE HOUR HELP NEEDED: Adult and teen helpers are needed for our Bible Hour program. If you would like to help, see Chris or Donna Vidacovich.
MEDINA CHILDRENS’ HOME: We are collecting clothing of all sizes for Medina Children’s Home.
AREA EVENTS: 4th Annual Ladies Day at New Point Church of Christ in Marshall, Saturday, May 17 at 8:00 AM.// Alpine Church of Christ in Longview will hold a Acappella Praise Night on Sunday, May 18.//Piedmont Church of Christ in Gilmer will hold a Gospel Meeting on May 18-21.// New Hope Church of Christ in Kilgore will hold a Ladies Day Program on May 24.// Cleanup Day at Camp Deer Run on May 24 at 8:00 AM.// Camp Deer Run 50th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25.// Single Parent Family Camp, Ruidoso, NM, June 22-27.// Donated items are being accepted for the Cherokee Home for Children Annual Auction, benefiting the children, Saturday, September 27. Call 325-622-4201 to arrange pickup if needed.// For more details on these events see the news board in the foyer.
YOUTH NEWS
CHECKPOINT: The next session will be this Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 PM.
SIX FLAGS TRIP: Families and teens – We will be going to Six Flags on Tuesday, June 3. Sign up in foyer.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Please make sure to sign up for any of the upcoming teen summer trips and activities. See the schedule below. If you would like to go on a trip and need assistance, please see Lane soon – scholarships are available.
2008 YOUTH SUMMER SCHEDULE – Teens, please sign up for our summer activities.
*Memphis Work Camp – Cost $60, Deposit of $10 due May 4th
- June 9 – 13
- 7th – 12th Grade
*Wilderness Trek – Cost $200, Deposit of $100 due May 18th
- July 4 – 11
- 8th – 12th Grade
*Harding Uplift – Cost $100, Deposit of $25 due April 20th
- June 21 – 26
- 7th – 12th Grade
* Camp Deer Run (Ages 9 – 17)
- Cost: $370 2-Week; $190 1-Week
- Register online ASAP to ensure a spot
- 5th Session (2 weeks): July 20 – August 1
- 6th Session (1 week): August 3 – 8
Summer Scholarships – Anyone in need of a scholarship, please see Lane Brown for possible options. Also, if anyone wants to help donate a scholarship for a student, please contact Lane, and he will ensure that it is put to good use.
My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life. (Proverbs 6:20-23)
We really don’t understand or appreciate mothers enough. Erma Bombeck wrote, “Giving birth is little more than a set of muscular contractions granting passage of a child from the uterus. Then, the mother is born.” There is no one who takes their responsibility more to heart than a mother. Then we go out and live our lives the way we want to and sometimes we make our mothers proud and sometimes we break their hearts. You may notice that Solomon says that your mother’s teaching is “a light”. A mother only wants to guide their child in the way that God would want them to go. When they aren’t going that way, the corrections come in to show us the “way to life.” Solomon later says, “A foolish man despises his mother” (Proverb 15:20). It would be foolish to not listen to our mothers, especially as they guide us in the light of God’s Word. So let’s just stop and examine our lives so far: How did things turn out when you listened to your mother’s advice? How did things turn out when you did NOT listen to your mother’s advice? My mother has been gone from this life for 18 years. There are still times when her teaching guides me. Perhaps it is time to simply listen to your mother’s teaching. And if you aren’t sure what to do, ask mom. If your mom isn’t around, find some spiritual woman and ask her what she thinks God would want you to do. She will give you the right advice. But it is also very important that we follow that advice. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. So this Mother’s Day, stop and reflect on your life and your relationship with God. Don’t worry about giving your mom a card, some flowers or purchasing a gift of any kind. Go to her, give her a hug and live your life to make her proud. There is no greater gift that you can give to her. Oh, by the way Mom, if you have a son or daughter that needs to hear this message, give this article to them and say, “The preacher told me to give you this.” And child, listen to your mother. “May she who gave you birth rejoice!” (Proverbs 23:25)
Chris Vidacovich
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