The Visitor » The Visitor – February 3, 2008

Here and There
by Wes Price
In case you missed Jacob Locke’s letter to the editor in last week’s Dallas Morning News, a copy of it is posted on the bulletin board in the Community Room.
And speaking of Jacob, we commend him for the poem which appears in our bulletin today. Jack Armstrong is not the only “man of letters” in the JBCoC.
We commend them both for the good use of their talents.
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Jack Armstrong is on tap to be our teacher Wednesday evening, Feb. 6,
with a study of the parables of the Tares and Dragnet. You may be better prepared by reading the appropriate scriptures found in Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43; 47-50.
We had a great lesson last Wednesday evening by Richard Perkins. Not only was his lesson great, his presentation was smooth as silk. Thanks Richard.
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On Sunday, February 10, join Mack Lyon on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at
7:00 a.m. to hear his lesson on “Marriage Is Honorable Among All.”
He writes, A recent headline in THE OKLAHOMAN read: “Single moms adding strain for DHS (Department of Human Services)”. It said, “nearly 41% of the babies born in Oklahoma in 2006 were born to unwed mothers.” That, the newspaper reported, is slightly higher than the national average. There must be a reason. What is it? Join Mack to hear his answer. ==========================================================
A POEM
by Jacob Locke
December 28, 2007
I walked out in the morning as the sun began to rise and saw the
hand of God wipe the darkness from the skies.

In silent admiration I bowed my head in prayer and gave thanks
to the one that gives us light and that He is always there.

As the morning deepened and the light came through the trees
I felt the presence of the Lord in the warm and gentle breeze.
I said, Oh Lord I thank you for giving me this day I know that only
you can take the dark of night away.

Please fill my day with sunshine, my soul with inner peace and as I
walk with you today let all my strivings cease. And when this day has ended and I lay down in peaceful rest I hope and pray my walk with
You has helped me pass the test. So when my eye lids open to a day
that is fresh and new I pray that once again You will let me walk with You…

PRAYER LIST
Jimmy Watson is in an Arlington hospital for rehab.
Fayelyn Watson has been ill.
Edna Faye Johnston fell, no broken bones but she is quite sore.
Lula Murray is sick with the flu.
We have numerous other members out with different winter ailments.
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Doris Henry, Carmen McMillion, Oleta Landin, Marjorie Moore, Steve Kloetzli, Vertie Lee Stanley, Carol Patterson, Ann & Morris Miller, Mary Perkins, Nancy Spurgeon, Catherine Coronado, Urbanell Cox, Ada Couch, Sylvia & Muriel McMillion, C. B. Henry, Lucille Reid, Bonnie Hinton, Joe Benedick, Treva Traylor, Oleta Armstrong, Jennie Wright, Billie Morgan, Naomi Sanchez, Myrtle Brunton, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Laura Wood, Lois Rodriquez, John & Lillian Rowland, Ida Smith, Nell Tubbs, Holly Lee, Weldon Siler, Mildred Sala, Catherine Jayroe, Faye Shuffield, Geraldine Hurley, Oleta Rogers, Dr. J & Dorothy Coats.
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Friendspeak Program – this evening at 6:00 p.m.
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Men’s & Ladies’ Bible classes Tuesday, February 5 @ 10:30 a.m.
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You are invited to see our weekly bulletin on the church’s web site. Go to jeffersonblvd.org
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ADDRESS CHANGE
New Apartment Number
Catherine Jayroe – 1010 Emerald Isle Dr., Apt #112 Dallas, TX 75218
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Please find the February Calendar on the table in the foyer.
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VITAL SIGNS: Jan. 27
Bible Study 66
Morning Worship 95
Afternoon Worship 53
Offering $3,602.00
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. Jan. 23 35
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Reflections
by Jack Armstrong
I was sitting here reflecting on things that have taken place in the last 15 or 16 years here at the JBCoC, and I want to tell you it just boggles the mind to think back to all of our old dear friends who have come and gone in those years, either by death, by moving away, or now live with family or in nursing homes. Of course, we don’t want to look back, but look to the future.
It seems funny to sit in my pew and not be at the back table to serve with my old friend Charlie Brown. After the communion song I catch myself starting to get up and head for the back. He and I did it for many years, so I guess it’s like the ‘ol fire horse, ready to go at the sound of the bell. The new guys are doing a great job as are all of our fine coordinators in filling all the jobs for a smooth orderly worship service each week. It seems like an easy job, but believe me it’s not, and it takes lots of men to fill all the jobs each week.
Oleta and I want to thank all of you for your kind words, your calls and encouragement while we have been missing in action as Tom Duvall says. Speaking of Tom, we should all go by and give him a pat on the back for the fine job he does in keeping us all posted on what’s going on and all the other information he passes on. His is a trying job and it takes a special man to do it, which he certainly is, as the lady once told me in describing Tom, “he’s the man with the distinctive voice”.
It is 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 27 and Oleta and I are really looking forward to attending church services at the JBCoC for the first time in several weeks, thank the good Lord.
Hope all is well with all of our shut-ins and all in the nursing homes and rehab. We love you all dearly and miss you sorely.
Hope to see the rest of you in service this week if you are able. Rita hope you are feeling much better by now.

Remember….
“Whatever you are, be a good one”
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)