The Visitor » The Visitor – April 20, 2008

Here and There
by Wes Price
Our thanks to Ken Ratcliff for his excellent lesson last Sunday morning. We always are challenged to think deeply as we listen to him preach from some of the more difficult texts of the Bible. We look forward to he and Eugenia’s next visit.
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I met with stiff resistance over the selection of May 24, as our next work day, so I’m easy to please. Let’s move it to Saturday, June 7.
Breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m. and we’ll begin our work day. We will conclude the work by 12:00 noon, so you will still have time for other Saturday activities.
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Edgefield folks will remember who Rachel Suzanne Winters is, the granddaughter of Jim and Colleen McFarland. We received an invitation to attend her graduation from Oklahoma State University on May 3. You might want to drop her a card congratulating her on this great achievement. Her address is:
Rachel Suzanne Winters
% Richard Winters
14111 Old 99 Hwy
Konawa, OK 74849
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Join Mack Lyon on Sunday morning, April 27, for his lesson on
“The King Who Made Israel to Sin.”
God fulfilled His promise to Abraham to make of his descendants a great nation. They became the world super power of that day. However, there was a king who led a rebellion and “made Israel to sin.” Who was he and what has that to do with us?
Join Mack at 7:00 a.m. on channel 27, KDFI-TV.
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We have been enjoying our studies on the parables of Christ. This coming Wednesday evening, James Schoolfield will be bringing us a message on the Rich Young Fool. The story is found in LK. 12:13-21. Read it and be prepared for a good study in this message of Jesus. Ask yourself this question as you study. “What is there in this passage that applies to me?” I’m not talking about whether you are rich or not, or whether you are a fool or not. Look for a more contemporary meaning. You will be surprised at what you can learn if you think about all the implications of this young man.

Prayer List
Evelyn Dillon – Charlton Methodist – Room 320 West
Royal Smith had day surgery Tuesday.
Jimmy Mooney – Charlton Methodist – Room 331
Sandra Jones, daughter-in-law of Helen Jones, is in a Tyler Hospital.
Charles Hoffman is home under Hospice Care.
Addie Bennett is recuperating at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Waxahachie for about a week.
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Ada Couch, Oleta Landin, Catherine Coronado, Arline Swanson, Doris Henry, Forrest Smith, Rick Ramsey, Morris Miller, Nancy Spurgeon, Carmen McMillion, Vertie Lee Stanley, Mary Perkins, Treva Traylor, Urbanell Cox, Bonnie Hinton, Carolyn Glidwell, Oleta Arnstrong, Jennie Wright, Billie Morgan, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Lois Rodriquez, John & Lillian Rowland, Ida Smith, Nell Tubbs, Naomi Sanchez, Holly Lee, Weldon Siler, Catherine Jayroe, Geraldine Hurley, Oleta Rodgers, Dr J & Dorothy Coats, Carol Patterson, Joe Benedick, Marjorie Moore, Myrtle Brunton.
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Men’s & Ladies’ Bible classes Tuesday, April 22 @ 10:30 a.m.
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You are invited to see our weekly bulletin on the church’s web site at
jeffersonblvd.org
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VITAL SIGNS: APR. 13
Bible Study 72
Morning Worship 94
Afternoon Worship 55
Offering $4,429.50
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. APR. 9 36
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Reflections
by Jack Armstrong
Sometimes when I sit and reflect on all the things that have taken place here at the JBCoC in the last l7 years it’s just mind boggling. Wes and Alma Faye came in 1991 and several of us from Mt. View church came in 1992. Then in 2001 our dear friends from the Edgefield congregation came to join us and that was a happy day for all! Several of us have lost our mates, many have passed away, moved away and now we are back to around 100 of the finest, and most loving bunch of folks we’ve ever had the pleasure of worshiping with!
I have been around for quite a while, and I want you to know that this past Sunday evening Bro. Royal Smith led one of the sweetest most heart felt prayers I believe I’ve ever heard. You could tell he was talking directly to the Lord. This fine Christian is an inspiration to us all. He can stand up there and lead our singing, never opening a book because of his bad eyesight, and sing verse after verse from memory and to me that’s such a rare blessing. It reminds me of another wonderful ‘ol soldier of God, who could do the same thing when preaching God’s Word, and you know who I’m talking about, Bro. Ramsey Wright, who used to stand up before us with that old Bible over his heart and preach such beautiful meaningful sermons. Bro. Royal and Ramsey to me are love personified. I know when Ramsey Wright got up to Heaven St. Peter probably told him “come on in Bro. Ramsey, we’ve been expecting you”!
I can remember another man or two who also have or had the same kind of dedication. One was my old Granddad, Robert Nickle, who always put the Lord first in whatever he did. What a legacy that is for anyone, to be remembered like that. My Granddad started me off on my Christian journey, and if all works out right Bro. Wes will be there for the windup, but I hope not in the near future. I learned a lot from all of these fine men but like Jo Morris said, “when you get to a certain age there just isn’t much room left to retain all that comes our way. The old storage area is full.” I also know many fine women who have had a strong influence on my life but I can only list a few and at the top of that list is my wonderful wife, Oleta, my dear friends of many years, Maurine Fleming and Helen Jones, and all the ladies right here at the JBCoC!
We were holding our Men’s Bible Class last Tuesday in the hall next to the Fellowship Room where the ladies were meeting and we heard them singing, and what a beautiful sound it was. We just couldn’t make it without all these wonderful Christian ladies who are so dedicated and helpful to us all!
It has been great visiting with you. Hope all is better for all of you who can’t be with us. We love you and miss you.

Remember Our Goal …
“When Duty Becomes Desire”

Semper Fidelis

(Always Faithful)