The Visitor » 2007 » November

by Wes Price

It’s always a pleasure to have the Iversons visit with us from Estherville, Iowa and learn of the work they are doing there. Usually the Petersens join them in their annual visit, but business would not permit. I did however, speak with Gene on Wednesday afternoon and he expressed his regrets that they couldn’t be with us at this time. He assured me that they will make it down our way sometime later this summer. He and his son Benj are working on a new home in Buena Vista, Colorado.
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We received a lovely thank you card from Jean LaPine thanking us for our cards and prayers during her illness. Her new address is Imogene LaPine, 235 W. Pleasant Run, Room 231 in Cedar Hill, TX 751l04. I know she would appreciate hearing from you so drop her a line or go by and pay a friendly visit.
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We have not received an update this week on Joe and Ruth Benedick, but we have deep concern about their physical welfare. Bill Tyson assured me that he would keep us posted on their current status. In the meantime, you might find it useful to have the telephone numbers for Bill and Shelly. They no longer have a land line phone and Bill’s Cell Phone number is 580-504-8998 and Shelly’s is 580-504-8845. I know they would love to hear from some of you just to be encouraged by your concern.
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We congratulate Lillian and John Rowland on the occasion of their 71st wedding anniversary. We are always happy to see Lillian present for worship with her sister, Oleta Landin. Lillian’s health at the present time is very fragile, so let’s keep her in our prayers.
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In Search of the Lord’s Way will have Fred Domingue as guest speaker on Sunday morning, August 12. He is the preacher for the church in Pecos where my sister and her husband attend.
In his message, as you will see he loving and effectively explains that “almost” is not saved – almost is still lost.
Join him for his message on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m.
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We have not been successful in having any of our possible students show up for the Friendspeak program on Sunday evenings, but with four reservations scheduled for this afternoon, hopefully we will at long last get under way. Thank you for keeping this effort in your prayers.
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Along with all our other members who need our prayers, please add Alma Faye’s name to your prayer list. She is scheduled to have cataract surgery on Tuesday morning of this week.
MEN TO SERVE
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Morning Service
Prayers for Lord’s Supper & Giving
Tom Dipprey
Ben Choate James Schoolfield
Tom Duvall Vernon Percival
Roger Jackson Rodolfo Gonzalez
Afternoon Service
Richard Perkins David Calvert
PARKING LOT MONITORS
Sunday, August 5, 2007
A.M. Dan Talbott
P.M. Jimmy Mooney
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Ben Perkins
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“IT’S GOD’S CHURCH”
I was recently reminded by a preacher, “It’s not our church. It’s God’s church!” How right he was.
What are the implications of that truth? There are many. I would like to notice just a few with you.
Since it is God’s church, don’t you think it is proper for God to be in charge?
Who is to say what persons will be admitted into God’s church and what persons will be denied membership in God’s church? The obvious answer is: God has the say! We have no right to fellowship those whom God does not fellowship. Neither do we have the right to deny fellowship to those whom God accepts. Is there any way to know? Only if the Bible tells us, otherwise we have no guidelines to direct us.
How will people worship in God’s church. Shall we poll the people and see what they want? If that is the means by which we decide what will and will not be done in our worship, then the people, rather than God, will be in charge. Again, how can we know what God wants as worship in his church? Only if the Bible tells us what God wants. If the Bible does not tell us, we are left without direction.
Suppose that God has revealed in the Bible what pleases him in the way of worship but some of us decide that what pleases us will be done. Go a step further. Suppose that the worship that pleases the crowd is accepted and it creates disunity, who is responsible? Is it those who insist on doing it the way the Bible says, or is it the people who do it their own way? When you answer, don’t forget,
“It is God’s church!”
Lewis G. Hale

PRAYER LIST
Evelyn Dillon – Methodist Central – ICU
Rosa Burk – Methodist Central – Room 319
Catherine Coronado – Parkland – Room 990
Urbanelle Cox is home.
Doris Henry is better & is home.
Jack Chennault, father-in-law, of Stan Brown.
Jessica Stafford, daughter-in-law of Cy & Stephanie Stafford, has a mass on her Thyroid and she is in her 7th month of pregnancy.
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Jack Lints, Carmen McMillion, Jennie Wright, Pam Harrison, Heather Kye, Estell Lee, Billie Morgan, Alletha Lee, Roy Holland, Ethel Brister, Magdalena Gonzalez, Ruben & Naomi Sanchez, Morris Miller, Myrtle Brunton, Robert Bell, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Laura Wood, Ed Horn, Nell Tubbs, Vertie Lee Stanley, Lois Rodriquez, John & Lillian Rowland, Ida Smith, Fran Womelsdorff, Cathy Wood, Holly Lee, Weldon Siler, Mildred Sala, Bonnie Hinton, Catherine Jayroe, Faye Shuffield, Rosa Burk, Geraldine Hurley, Oleta Armstrong, Oleta Rodgers, Dr. J & Dorothy Coats, Paul Tomaszewski.
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NEWS & NOTES
SYMPATHY
We offer our sympathy and love to Ann Taylor and her family. Ann’s brother, W. D. Hollon, passed away. His funeral was Friday at Restland.
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PRAY FOR THE FRIENDSPEAK PROGRAM
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Weldon Siler has a new residence name.
Carrollton Health & Rehab – same address
1618 Kirby Road, Carrollton, TX 75006 Phone # of residence is: 972-245-1575.
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VITAL SIGNS: July 29
Bible Study 63
Morning Worship 95
Afternoon Worship 50
Offering $3,255.00
Budget $3,651.00
Wed. July 25 NC
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Here and There
by Wes Price
It is time for you to sign up for our Holiday Party scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. The cost will be $12.00 per person. Please call the church office and make your reservations. Please bring a friend.
It is with pleasure that I announce to you that our entertainment will be provided by Joe Hancock. He plays a smooth guitar and will regal us with a feast of good traditional, and country western music. Most of us will remember him being with us in the past. He also will be preaching for us on the following Sunday morning. His lovely wife, Sharon will be coming with him and we will enjoy a great weekend.
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Thanks to Paul Lawrence’s filling in for us, my wife and I enjoyed traveling to Oklahoma City where I attended a one day lecture at Oklahoma Christian. We had the privilege of spending the night with Mack and Lois Lyon and enjoying the fellowship with them and other friends whom we loved dearly when we lived in Oklahoma City.
The speaker for the preachers session was Neil Lightfoot, the author of the series, “How We Got Our Bible.” He made a power point DVD available to all the preachers present and I hope to be able to share that with you sometime soon.
This past week, the elders of the Edmond church in Edmond, Oklahoma interviewed a potential replacement for Mack on “In Search of the Lord’s Way.” We mention this to ask for your prayers on behalf of this process and for the man being considered, that God will add His blessings to this effort.
While this does not mean a sudden end to Mack’s continuing to be the primary speaker on The Search, it does mean that he is preparing for the time when it will be necessary for him to turn the work over to a younger man. Finding the right man, then is of prime importance. Please
keep that ministry in your prayers.
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MEN TO SERVE
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Morning Service
Prayers for Lord’s Supper & Giving – Roger Jackson

Willie Wright David Johnson
Ben Perkins Esequil Hernandez
Ross Bridge Felix Gonzales
Afternoon Service
Richard Perkins Dan Talbott

PARKING LOT MONITORS
Sunday, November 18, 2007
A.M. Steve Kloetzli
P.M. Willie Wright
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Charlie Brown

On Sunday, November 25, Mack will be presenting his message on “Christ’s Church in a World of Change.” Join him for that message on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at
7:00 a.m.
It was 68 years ago this month that Mack preached his first sermon. Yes, in response to your questions, he says he has seen a lot of change in living conditions, in our culture and even in the church. Is he optimistic about the church in the future? Be sure to hear him on this program.
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On Wednesday evening this week, we will observe our annual Thanksgiving Devotional time at the evening service. Come join us for this special time of thanksgiving and reflection on the tremendous blessings God has showered on us and upon our nation.
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In honor of Thanksgiving week, the Ladies’ and Mens Bible classes will NOT meet on Tuesday. We will resume classes the following week. Enjoy the week and remember the Lord’s blessing with deep gratitude.
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PRAYER LIST
Ada Couch is home.
Carmen McMillion – Grace Presbyterian Vlg – Room 1002.
Oleta Landin – Baylor Hospital – Roberts Bldg., Room 1125.
Tom Dipprey is home. Will have rehab at home.
Sylvia McMillion – Day surgery on her knee Wed., 11/21/07 at the Surgery
Center in Duncanville.
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Roy Sanchez, Fran Womelsdorff, Carol Patterson, Mary Perkins, Catherine Coronado, Nancy Spurgeon, Urbanelle Cox, C. B. & Doris Henry, Lucille Reid, Stephanie Marlar, Marjorie Moore, Bonnie Hinton, Joe Benedick, Treva Traylor, Oleta Armstrong, Addie Bennett, Jennie Wright, Billie Morgan, Naomi Sanchez, Magdalena Gonzalez, Morris Miller, Myrtle Brunton, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Laura Wood, Ed Horn, Nell Tubbs, Lois Rodriquez, John & Lillian Rowland, Ida Smith, Holly Lee, Weldon Siler, Mildred Sala, Catherine Jayroe, Faye Shuffield, Geraldine Hurley, Oleta Rogers, Dr. J & Dorothy Coats, Paul Tomaszewski.
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NEWS & NOTES
Remember the Friendspeak Program this evening.
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No Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes 11/20/07 -Classes will resume 11/27/07.
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New address for Jennifer Sanchez, daughter of Naomi Sanchez.
2238 Bridgeton Augusta, GA 30909
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Sunday Morning TV Programs sponsored by Churches of Christ.
Christ’s Way Channel 52 – 6:30 a.m.
In Search of the Lord’s Way Channel 27 – 7:00 a.m.
Truth In Love Channel 52 – 7:30 a.m.
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VITAL SIGNS: Nov. 11
Bible Study 6 7
Morning Worship 88
Afternoon Worship 43
Offering $2,922.80
Budget $3,651.00
Wed. Nov. 7 43
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MEDINA CHILDREN’S HOME
TRUCK WILL BE COMING – WEEK OF 11-26/30-2007
The Grocery List is on the Bulletin Board in the community room. The most needed items are:
Napkins/Plastic or Paper Cups/Plates

“REFLECTIONS”
by Jack Armstrong

Our day was made brighter this past Lord’s day when we saw our sweet Mary Perkins back with us. Have you noticed when some folks are out things just are not going along as smoothly as usual, and that an important part is missing? Well that’s just the way it is when Mary Perkins, Carmen McMillion, Ada Couch, the Henry’s, Jo Morris, Fran Womelsdorff and any of our other regulars are out.
We are all going to miss brother Roy Holland’s presence, since he had become one of us in the past months, and we will miss the fine sermons he brought us every now and then. Thank the Lord he left behind a son, Jonathan to carry on his legacy of preaching. He is a wonderful young man and has a beautiful wife to help him in his ministry. Not only is she beautiful to look at but her beauty shows from the inside as well, as was evidenced by the way they handle those young people they spend so much time with. What a grand example they set for those kids to live by! Wouldn’t it be a great world to live in if we had more young folks like the Hollands to set the standard for all of our young to live by.
This is a little out of context for our Visitor but have you noticed how good it is on the “Tube” since all the writer’s are off on strike and all the trash shows like Letterman, Leno and all the other foul mouthed stuff that comes on live
are off!
I know I wish they would go back to all the old fashion cowboys and Indians and the great family shows we used to watch like the “Waltons”, “Father Knows Best”, “Leave it to Beaver”, Andy Griffith, etc. and not have to worry about all the drinking, sex scenes, murder and mayhem and all the other mess they show on the “Boob Tube” these days.
I know our preacher has to be mentally worn out after this past week, and all the funeral services he had to attend and preside over. Wes said in his column it was a sad day at the JBCoC because we lost some of our dear friends who went to the place they had worked so long and hard to be, with the Lord! Our consolation is that, our great loss will be Heaven’s gain! Our hearts go out to Dan & Eugenia, Stan & Lisa Brown, the family of Merlin Faulkner and the Holland family.
It was so good to have Bill Werner to direct our song service while brother Jacob was away.
Vertie Lee we are missing you and Connie, come see us when you’re able! C.B. & Doris you are sorely missed and hope and pray you are much improved, same goes for you too, Carmen McMillion. We love you all!
Well folks, guess that’s all for now, we ‘ll see you next time the Good Lord willin’. Hope all is good for all who can’t be with us. We love you & miss you!
Remember our goal “When Duty Becomes Desire”
Semper Fidelis
(Always Faithful)

Here and There
by Wes Price
It is time for you to sign up for our Holiday Party scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. The cost will be $12.00 per person. Please call the church office and make your reservations. Please bring a friend.
It is with pleasure that I announce to you that our entertainment will be provided by Joe Hancock. He plays a smooth guitar and will regal us with a feast of good traditional, country western music. Most of us will remember him being with us in the past. He also will be preaching for us on the following Sunday morning. His lovely wife, Sharon will be coming with him and we will enjoy a great weekend.
————
Thanks to Paul Lawrence’s filling in for us, my wife and I enjoyed traveling to Oklahoma City where I attended a one day lecture at Oklahoma Christian. We had the privilege of spending the night with Mack and Lois Lyon and enjoying the fellowship with them and other friends whom we loved dearly when we lived in Oklahoma City.
The speaker for the preachers session was Neil Lightfoot, the author of the series, “How We Got Our Bible.” He made a power point DVD available to all the preachers present and I hope to be able to share that with you sometime soon.
This past week, the elders of the Edmond church in Edmond, Oklahoma interviewed a potential replacement for Mack on “In Search of the Lord’s Way.” We mention this to ask for your prayers on behalf of this process and for the man being considered, that God will add His blessings to this effort.
While this does not mean a sudden end to Mack’s continuing to be the primary speaker on The Search, it does mean that he is preparing for the time when it will be necessary for him to turn the work over to a younger man. Finding the right man, then is of prime importance. Please
keep that ministry in your prayers.
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MEN TO SERVE
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Morning Service
Prayers for Lord’s Supper & Giving – Roger Jackson

Willie Wright David Johnson
Ben Perkins Esequil Hernandez
Ross Bridge Felix Gonzales
Afternoon Service
Richard Perkins Dan Talbott

PARKING LOT MONITORS
Sunday, November 18, 2007
A.M. Steve Kloetzli
P.M. Willie Wright
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Charlie Brown

On Sunday, November 25, Mack will be presenting his message on “Christ’s Church in a World of Change.” Join him for that message on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at
7:00 a.m. It was 68 years ago this month that Mack preached his first sermon. Yes, in response to your questions, he says he has seen a lot of change in living conditions, in our culture and even in the church. Is he optimistic about the church in the future? Be sure to hear him on this program.
————
On Wednesday evening this week, we will observe our annual Thanksgiving Devotional time at the evening service. Come join us for this special time of thanksgiving and reflection on the tremendous blessings God has showered on us and upon our nation.
————
In honor of Thanksgiving week, the Ladies’ and Mens Bible classes will NOT meet on Tuesday. We will resume classes the following week. Enjoy the week and remember the Lord’s blessing with deep gratitude.
————

PRAYER LIST
Ada Couch is home.
Carmen McMillion – Grace Presbyterian Vlg – Room 1002.
Oleta Landin – Baylor Hospital – Roberts Bldg., Room 1125.
Tom Dipprey is home. Will have rehab at home.
Sylvia McMillion – Day surgery on her knee Wed., 11/21/07 at the Surgery
Center in Duncanville.
———
Roy Sanchez, Fran Womelsdorff, Carol Patterson, Mary Perkins, Catherine Coronado, Nancy Spurgeon, Urbanelle Cox, C. B. & Doris Henry, Lucille Reid, Stephanie Marlar, Marjorie Moore, Bonnie Hinton, Joe Benedick, Treva Traylor, Oleta Armstrong, Addie Bennett, Jennie Wright, Billie Morgan, Naomi Sanchez, Magdalena Gonzalez, Morris Miller, Myrtle Brunton, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Laura Wood, Ed Horn, Nell Tubbs, Lois Rodriquez, John & Lillian Rowland, Ida Smith, Holly Lee, Weldon Siler, Mildred Sala, Catherine Jayroe, Faye Shuffield, Geraldine Hurley, Oleta Rogers, Dr. J & Dorothy Coats, Paul Tomaszewski.
———-
NEWS & NOTES
Remember the Friendspeak Program this evening.
———-
No Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes 11/20/07 -Classes will resume 11/27/07.
———-
New address for Jennifer Sanchez, daughter of Naomi Sanchez.
2238 Bridgeton Augusta, GA 30909
———-
Sunday Morning TV Programs sponsored by Churches of Christ.
Christ’s Way Channel 52 – 6:30 a.m.
In Search of the Lord’s Way Channel 27 – 7:00 a.m.
Truth In Love Channel 52 – 7:30 a.m.
———-
VITAL SIGNS: Nov. 11
Bible Study 6 7
Morning Worship 88
Afternoon Worship 43
Offering $2,922.80
Budget $3,651.00
Wed. Nov. 7 43
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MEDINA CHILDREN’S HOME
TRUCK WILL BE COMING – WEEK OF 11-26/30-2007
The Grocery List is on the Bulletin Board in the community room. The most needed items are:
Napkins/Plastic or Paper Cups/Plates

“REFLECTIONS”
by Jack Armstrong

Our day was made brighter this past Lord’s day when we saw our sweet Mary Perkins back with us. Have you noticed when some folks are out things just are not going along as smoothly as usual, and that an important part is missing? Well that’s just the way it is when Mary Perkins, Carmen McMillion, Ada Couch, the Henry’s, Jo Morris, Fran Womelsdorff and any of our other regulars are out.
We are all going to miss brother Roy Holland’s presence, since he had become one of us in the past months, and we will miss the fine sermons he brought us every now and then. Thank the Lord he left behind a fine son, Jonathan to carry on his legacy of fine preaching. He is a wonderful young man and had a beautiful wife to help him in his ministry. Not only is she beautiful to look at but her beauty shows from the inside as well, as was evidenced by the way they handle those young people they spend so much time with. What a grand example they set for those kids to live by! Wouldn’t it be a great world to live in if we had more young folks like the Hollands to set the standard for all of our young to live by.
This is a little out of context for our Visitor but have you noticed how good it is on the “Tube” since all the writer’s are off on strike and all the trash shows like Letterman, Leno and all the other foul mouthed stuff that comes on live
are off!
I know I wish they would go back to all the old fashion cowboys and Indians and the great family shows we used to watch like the “Waltons”, “Father Knows Best”, “Leave it to Beaver”, Andy Griffith, etc. and not have to worry about all the drinking, sex scenes, murder and mayhem and all the other mess they show on the “Boob Tube” these days.
I know our preacher has to be mentally worn out after this past week, and all the funeral services he had to attend and preside over. Wes said in his column it was a sad day at the JBCoC because we lost some of our dear friends who went to the place they had worked so long and hard to be, with the Lord! Our consolation is that, our great loss will be Heaven’s gain! Our hearts go out to Dan & Eugenia, Stan & Lisa Brown, the family of Merlin Faulkner and the Holland family.
It was so good to have Bill Werner to direct our song service while brother Jacob was away.
Vertie Lee we are missing you and Connie, come see us when you’re able! C.B. & Doris you are sorely missed and hope and pray you are much improved, same goes for you too, Carmen McMillion. We love you all!
Well folks, guess that’s all for now, we ‘ll see you next time the Good Lord willin’. Hope all is good for all who can’t be with us. We love you & miss you!
Remember our goal “When Duty Becomes Desire”
Semper Fidelis
(Always Faithful)