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IN LOVING MEMORY
A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO

Alpha B. Armstrong—beloved first-grade
public-school teacher, world traveler, and special tool for her LORD—graduated to Paradise June 1, 2008 after a very brief lesson on intense pain.

Those of you who knew her, loved her, and wish to honor her may pick one of the following things that she tried to live–

to fight for the truth when it is important,
to befriend people, even ones you don’t understand,
to struggle against things you do that you don’t like in yourself,
to share JESUS with those you live with,
to enjoy what GOD blesses your life with. It would bless her for you to so learn from her.
She is looking forward to seeing you at HOME.

If you feel the above suggestions are not enough, consider a donation to Sunny Glen Children’s Home P O Box 1373 San Benito, TX 78586-1373 for the education fund Alpha set up.

CHILDHOOD
“As happy as a little child”
The thought indeed is sweet.
The play-filled hours onward march
All tuned to dancing feet.

We watch them at their joyous games
And long for days gone by;
Then whirl to hear a terrible shout,
“He hit her in the eye!”

At night they come home to their nest
All filled with deeds and dreams;
But Sue has played without her cap
And with an earache screams.

Ted toddles off all chubby smiles
And is so good all day.
Dad walks the floor and loses sleep
“Tis colic so they say.

Our robust John is now a scout,
He tumbled, tugged, and ran.
And now I am rubbing liniment
To ease our little man.

Oh, Childhood hours are golden hours.
Each day brings joys and gains.
But feed them well & speed their growth.
I rub their growing pains!
By Alpha Armstrong

Prayer List
Jimmy Mooney remains at Select Specialty, Room 206B.
Holly Ferraro, cousin of Ann Tomaszewski and granddaughter of Lou Barnett.
Addie Bennett’s, son-in-law, Larry Reynolds, husband of Joyce, had emergency triple by-pass surgery Thursday evening. The surgery was successful.
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Laura Wood, Robert Glynn Bell, Arline Swanson, Evelyn Dillon, Ada Couch,
Oleta Landin, Angie Sabedra, Catherine Coronado, Fran Womelsdorff, Doris
Henry, Morris Miller, Nancy Spurgeon, Carmen McMillion, Vertie Lee Stanley,
Treva Traylor, Urbanelle Cox, 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. David & Mary Jean Calvert’s sisters.
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EVELYN DILLON IS 93 TODAY.
IF YOU HAVEN’T CALLED HER OR SENT A CARD, PLEASE DO SO
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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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CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
Doris Henry has been moved to Duncanville Health Care & Rehab
located at 419 South Cockrell Hill Road , Duncanville, TX 75116.
Room # 110A – 972-708-8800.
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SYMPATHY
We want to offer much love & sympathy to Ann & Paul Tomaszewski and family. Ann’s mother, Alpha Armstrong, a dear lady & wonderful Christian, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008 on her 98th birthday.
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VITAL SIGNS: June 1
Bible Study 76
Morning Worship 90
Afternoon Worship 49
Offering $3,848.00
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. May 28 47

Reflections
by Jack Armstrong
On this Memorial day, May 26, 2008 , as I sit here looking out over our beautiful yard with all the trees and plants, I think back to the days of the war, and at those times I thought I would never make it back to see what I’m looking at now. I thank the sweet Lord every day of my life that those of us who did make it through the terrible conflict would never take for granted what he did for us and appreciate everything we have now including our lives. I guess the older I get the more I do reflect on things in the past.
A very good friend of mine suggested I stop hinting around about what might come to be, and get back down to business and concentrate on what’s going on right now. I didn’t even realize that’s what I was doing, but as usual he’s right!
If it weren’t for our Bell family our crowd on 5/26/08 would not have been nearly as large, but as you can all tell this is a family that sticks together and love their Mom & Dad and love to be around them, especially in the Good Lord’s House! We were also glad to see our ‘ol friend Lewis Hinton along with Ricky and Rhonda Ramsey. We know the Ramsey’s live in Arlington, but wouldn’t it be great if they were back here with us at the JBCoC!
Did you notice how much Teresa Bersano’s kids have grown? First thing they did was run over and hug Ruth & Jo, remember they were in their class, and as all the kids in their class did, they learned to love them? The same thing applied to Alma Faye and Ann. That’s the travesty of things in our area, we don’t have more kids to teach.
It was sure good to have Ruth Manning back with us on 5/25/08. Things are just not the same when she has to be away!
We were all so proud of Haleigh Kloetzli for the great grades and honors she received. We are so blessed to have her and Steve here with us. What a great addition they are!
Well, folks it’s been great visiting with you and we’ll see you next time the Good Lord willing.
Remember our Goal…
“When Duty Become Desire:
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
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