The Visitor » The Visitor – February 17, 2008

Here and There
by Wes Price

My wife and I will be away from you on this Lord’s Day, visiting the city of San Antonio. Our oldest granddaughter was selected to play in the “all state” orchestra in a concert there and we will be attending as proud grandparents.
In my place, our dear brother Albert Serna will be preaching in my place today, so make him and his family feel especially welcome. As you know, we help support him in the work being done for the Spanish congregation that meets at the Pleasant Grove church. We are proud to be partnering with him in this good work and we always look forward to having him visit us.
Brother Paul Lawrence will be the speaker for the afternoon service, so please do him the honor and be present for that service.
My profound thanks to each of these men for filling in for me.
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Our teacher for the Wednesday evening class this week will be Vernon Percival. Please make preparation for the lesson he will be giving by reading Luke 7:36-50 on the parable of the “Two Debtors.” I am confident that he will challenge us with a good message.
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This past summer, we were privileged to have a visiting evangelist from the nation of Ghana whose name was Kojo. You will be pleased to know that he heard of the terrible storms in our neighboring states and sent us an e-mail to express his concern for us. He wrote, “I have read about toronado hitting some areas in the U.S. As I do not know where it did occur I am worried about you and your safety. Praying that you are safe. Praying with you in times like this, Kojo.”
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I received an e-mail from Martha Spicer with a wonderful tribute to her father on the occasion of his 100th birthday on January 7. A newspaper article spoke of this occasion as well and commended him for donating blood to the blood bank two weeks after his 100th birthday. Way to go, James Edmond.
I know Martha is very proud of her father.
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On February 24, Mack Lyon’s lesson will be “If I Be Lifted Up.”
Join him at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV.
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Prayer List
Ada Couch was in the hospital this week. She was discharged Friday. We pray she will continue to improve. We miss you, Ada.

Doris & C.B. Henry, Carmen McMillion, Oleta Landin, Marjorie Moore, Steve Kloetzli, Vertie Lee Stanley, Carol Patterson, Mary Perkins, Nancy Spurgeon, Catherine Coronado, Urbanell Cox, 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 is now at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. This is to encourage the students to visit our worship service at 5:00 p.m.
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Men’s & Ladies’ Bible classes Tuesday, February 19 @ 10:30 a.m.
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Please add to your February Calendar
Rodolfo Gonzalez Birthday – February 8
Josh & Beth Whitaker Anniversary – February 8
Willie Wright’s Birthday – February 20
Please accept our apologies.
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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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VITAL SIGNS: Feb. 10
Bible Study 69
Morning Worship 101
Afternoon Worship 55
Offering $3,018.00
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. Feb. 6 44

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Reflections
by Jack Armstrong
This past week Oleta and I had the pleasure of being invited to a P.T.A. get-together that some dear little 2nd graders put on in honor of yours truly and another Marine friend of mine over at the “Bus Barn”. They sang songs in recognition of all branches of our Armed Forces, the Pledge of Allegiance of the USA and the Texas Pledge of Allegiance, and I want to tell you it ran a chill up this old guy’s spine. The little ones made a huge paper American Flag that had red stripes made from many, many little red hand prints, and when they sang the Marine Hymn they re-created the men planting the American Flag atop Mt. Suribachi.
After the program a little pair of twins, who used to ride my bus, came over to meet Oleta and said “is that your Mama”. Of course, I explained that she was my wife and that I just call her Mama.These are the “little darlings” I’m always writing about in my newspaper column. I love ‘em!
Alma Faye, Pam, and Ann know what I’m talking about, cause they spent 8 hours a day with some just like them and know lots more about them than I ever will.
We were glad to see Bro. Jacob doing better and able to direct our song service on Wednesday evening. By the way, Bro. Royal Smith did a fantastic job while Jacob was out with bronchitis.
Royal never ceases to amaze me the way he has memorized all the songs he can sing, every verse and with such exuberance and meaning. He reminds me of another fine Christian who knew the “Good Book” by heart (and over his heart), forward and back. I can’t even remember some verses I’ve heard all my life. That’s why they are so remarkable.
It was good to see Mary Ruth, Sylvia and Muriel, and Edna Faye back with us, because we miss them when they can’t be with us! Donna John was even back for a visit.
I want to tell those who came to our Wednesday evening service how sorry I am that I cut the lesson a little short because of my health problem, but Bro. Wes stepped in and made some comments we all needed to hear and Bro. Jacob led a few extra songs which were beautiful.
It’s been great visiting with you and we look forward to seeing you this week if you are able and pray all of our shut-ins are doing well. We love you dearly and miss you sorely.
Remember Our Goal….
“When Duty Becomes Desire”!
Semper Fidelis
(Always Faithful)