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Here and There – May 11, 2008
by Wes Price

Congratulations to our elder and song leader, Jacob Locke. Last week at the annual awards banquet he was awarded The President’s Volunteer Service Award for his volunteer work at Methodist Hospital. The citation reads, “In recognition and appreciation of your commitment to strengthening our Nation and for making a difference through volunteer service.
Now that’s quite a prestigious award. Way to go, Jacob.
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And while we are handing out special recognition, this church is to be recognized for its generosity. Not only did you respond well to the request for assistance for the World Bible School work, the weekly contribution was worthy of note as well. The contribution for WBS was $1,637.00 and the weekly offering was $4,960.00. Thanks to all whose heart prompted them to be thankful for the Lord blessing their lives.
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Our Sunday night crowd was blessed with a wonderful lesson presented by Spencer Ross. He did an excellent job and we look forward to having him again.
He brought along his own cheering crowd which included his little sister, his fiance and his future mother-in-law.
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Mack Lyon’s lesson for Sunday, May 18, will be “WHAT IS SIN?”
What do you suppose the world believes is “sin?” A recent poll reveals some interesting thoughts about what people believe is sin and what is not. We will discuss some of these beliefs and what the Bible defines as sin. We will also discuss how to overcome sin and enjoy God’s forgiveness.
Join Mack on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m. for this lesson.
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We now have the date the children of Henrietta Pummill has chosen to honor her 100th birthday. It is Saturday, June 7. There is a brochure posted on the bulletin board with all the details.
I realize that this is also the day we selected as our Work Day, but we will be completed with our work by noon which will leave plenty of time for us to travel to Ft. Worth and enjoy greeting this lovely lady.

A MODEL FOR THE CHURCH
In the basement of America’s largest home, the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, you can see a model of the structure. The model was completed first, as a guide to build the home. In Barcelona, Spain, you can visit the still unfinished Sagrada Familia Church. They have been working on it for fifty years. They will show you a model of what the building will look like when it is finished.
We all need patterns, and we must follow the right pattern. The Bible gives us a model for building Christ’s church. The New Testament is the right pattern. Members of the church of Christ refuse to accept any human creed in religion. We seek to plant New Testament churches throughout the world, after the New Testament pattern. We refuse any uninspired man’s statement, or system of statements, as our rule in religion. Articles of Religion, Confessions of Faith, Disciplines, Church Manuals, and Creeds formulated by men are thus rejected. The Word of God alone is our standard.
This is the only safe path because “all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Peter says that God gave us all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3); therefore, when we speak, we are to “speak as the oracles of God” (1 Peter 4:11).
If we want to be pleasing to God, we need to follow His model.
– adapted from Garland Elkins, Memphis, Tennessee

“See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern…”
– Hebrews 8:5

Prayer List
Jimmy Mooney – Charlton Methodist – Room 204 East. Jimmy will
have major surgery Monday.
Laura Wood, sister of Louise Gerner, needs our prayers, cancer has reappeared in her liver.
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Arline Swanson, Evelyn Dillon, Ada Couch, Oleta Landin, Royal Smith, Angie Sabedra, Catherine Coronado, Fran Womelsdorff, Doris Henry, Morris Miller, Nancy Spurgeon, Carmen McMillion, Vertie Lee Stanley, Treva Traylor, Urbanell Cox, Bonnie Hinton, Oleta Armstrong, Jennie Wright, Billie Morgan, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Lois Rodriquez, John & Lillian Rowland, Ida Smith, Holly Lee, Weldon Siler, Catherine Jayroe, Geraldine Hurley, Dr J & Dorothy Coats, Carol Patterson, Joe Benedick, Marjorie Moore,
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Men’s & Ladies’ Bible classes Tuesday, May 13 @ 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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What a wonderful way to begin Sunday mornings. Watch “In Search of the Lord’s Way” on Channel 27 at 7:00 a.m. followed by “A Truth In Love” at
7:30 a.m. on Channel 52.
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VITAL SIGNS: MAY 4
Bible Study 70
Morning Worship 98
Afternoon Worship 60
Offering $4,960.00
Budget $3,410.46
Special for WBS $1,637.00
Wed. APR. 30 46
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SYMPATHY
We want to offer our love and sympathy to Ben & Betty Choate and family. Ben’s brother, Martin Choate, passed away Wednesday,
May 7, 2008.

We want to offer our love and sympathty to Rita Harison and family. Her brother, Forrest Smith, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Reflections
by Jack Armstrong
Since we are mailing our Visitor from the office to our out of town
folks and those who have moved, I sure do miss adding my notes at the bottom to all of you. It was a good way to keep in touch in a personal sort of way.
Back to mentioning some who are not predominant in print so to speak or who don’t show up in our “Visitor” very often. Rodolfo Gonzalez is always around to make us ‘ol guys feel good with his comments and is always ready to help out any way he can. Louise Gerner always has a happy smile and a good word for all, as does Peggy Harrington and Mary Dunn. Have you noticed lately how great Daniel Ho looks, and always there on the west side back is Stan White and two old stand-bys are Willie and Jennie Wright.
We have sure missed Vernon and Arline Swanson and hope they are doing much better. We also have been missing our resident Police Lady, Janell Wickens, but we know it’s a long drive from Waxahachie. We pray things are going better for Carmen McMillion, we sure do miss you and look forward to seeing you soon! Another we miss sorely is Billie Morgan, and hope and pray she is much better. Mamie Maarschalk is one who greets you with a kind word and a big smile, as does Martha Kirk and Carolyn Glidewell. Theresa Bersano is always on the west side in back with a friendly greeting for all, and ‘ol Andy Corrick right in front of her with some kind words of advice. These wonderful folks are what make up our congregation and we just don’t mention and praise them enough for just being there all the time when they are able. We love you all and want you to know how important you all are and how vital you are to this church.
Have you noticed that David Calvert and Ann Tomaszewski’s “Friend Speak” folks have been attending services in the evening with us and I think that’s just great. Way to go David and Ann, this speaks volumes about your efforts in this work. If only we had had more to take advantage of the program.
Ben Perkins is over in the Wedglea High Rise apartments now, but we all knew one day he’d reach the top. We understand they are even remodeling the place since he moved in. He and ‘ol Spider (Richard) are doing a great job teaching their class. What did we ever do without these two guys.
Thank you for your calls and cards and especially for your prayers in regard to my CAT Scan that came up negative, and also thank our “Good Lord” for the good results.
Semper Fidelis

(Always Faithful)
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MEDINA CHILDREN’S HOME GROCERY DRIVE – June 3, 2008
Items Needed:

Saltine Crackers, Canned Pineapple, Canned Sweet Potatoes