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November 2, 2008
Here and There
by Wes Price

It was great to have Bob and Lynn Marks with us this past week and to hear of the good work they are continuing to do in Australia. He did give us a bit of a “start” when he showed up at our home in Cedar Hill a bit “sick nigh unto death.” Thanks to the quick action of my wife, the ambulance came and transported him to Charlton Hospital where they gave him some quick relieve. At last report, he is still doing all right, but will have to see his urologist when he arrives home.
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We are sorry to report that our newest member, Robert Bell, is back in the hospital due to complication from his pain medication. We hope that he will not have to remain there too long.
He is presently residing with his daughter in Red Oak and the mailing address there is 706 Anderson Road, Red Oak, TX 75154. He can be reached at 972-617-5411.
Please keep him and the family in your prayers.
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My wife and I had the privilege of attending a music concert at the Lamar Middle School in Irving on Tuesday evening to hear Ben Perkins grand-daughter sing in their choir. She has been attending with Ben for quite some time and attends Bible class in my wife’s class. Her name is Cassidy Dumas and she is a sweetheart. If you have not met her, you’ve missed a treat. We were so proud of her performance as I’m sure Ben was.
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Our sincerest congratulations to Tom Duvall for his being selected to the Hunt Company Retired Employee Hall of Fame. He shared a bit of that history with us on Wednesday night and we rejoice with him in this significant honor.
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Today (November 2) we will ask for a special contribution for relief work in Galveston. The collection trays will be passed a second time for this purpose. You can make your checks payable to Jefferson Boulevard church and we will send one check to them. Thanks again for your generosity. Remember, it wasn’t your home or church destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Ike, so be especially thankful.
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Join Mack Lyon on Sunday morning, November 9, for his lesson on Jesus’ Parable of the Talents. Jesus is well known as “The Master Teacher” among those in the teaching profession even in the 21st Century. One reason is because of his skillful use of parables. Mack has chosen one to encourage readiness for the return of Christ Jesus to call us to judgment.
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Last Sunday evening I began a brief series of lessons on The Content of Faith. I asked those present to do some homework that will make the lessons more beneficial to each one and I want to remind them and ask others to join us in this study. We are using the letters or the word FAITH to find descriptive phrases in the New Testament that will help define this essential element of the gospel. Please take a few minutes this afternoon and jot down any ideas you have that will make faith more easily understood. Some suggested words are for F, forever, for A, attention, for I, intelligence, for T, trials and for H you could use heaven. You get the idea. Now spend some time with it. It not only will be helpful to you, it will help me in future lessons to focus in on areas of biblical study that are most needful.
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Prayer List
Wes Price – let’s pray that soon Wes will get some relief from his back pain.
Josh Armstrong, grandson of Jack & Oleta Armstrong – Baylor Hospital -
Intensive Care – He lost a leg, the other leg was crushed, and many internal injuries in an auto accident.
Kerryn Cox – VA hospital – being checked out for a heart murmur.
Annabel Locke is back in school.
Dorothy Mooney received a good report on her surgery.
Edna Faye Johnston will go back to the doctor on Nov. 12 to see about surgery.
Betty & Ben Choate moved to Rockwall Wednesday. Keep them in your prayers.
Estell Lee – both test results were good. Estell said thank you for the prayers.
R. G. Bell – Methodist Central – Room 7041.
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Catherine Coronado, Jimmy Mooney, Ada Couch, Eula Matthews, Dorothy
Jackson, Ed Horn, Tommy & Treva Traylor, Jack & Oleta Armstrong, Grady Theobalt, Larry Reynolds, Doris Henry, Roger Schrum, Catherine Jayroe, Angie Sabedra, Nancy Spurgeon,Carmen McMillion, Vertie Lee Stanley, Urbanelle Cox, Billie Morgan, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Lois Rodriquez, Weldon Siler, Holly Lee, Ida Smith, Joe Benedick, Marjorie Moore, Geraldine Hurley, Dr.J & Dorothy Coats
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The Ladies’ Bible Class Will Host the Men’s Bible Class
Tuesday, November 4 – TIME – 10:00 A.M.
IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
Bible Classes Will Commence @ 10:30 a.m.
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VITAL SIGNS: Oct. 26
Bible Study 79
Morning Worship 95
Afternoon Worship 47
Offering $7,196.00
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. Oct. 22 44
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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 “The Truth In Love” at 7:30 a.m. on Channel 52.
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NAME CHANGE: Peggy Harrington’s last name is now Muniz. Please make
this change in your directory.

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Reflections
by Jack Armstrong

We want to say what a great job Rick Ramsey does in keeping every-
thing looking so nice in our building and what a great job Dan Talbott does taking care of the grounds and to thank he and Eugenia for all they do for all of us. They always have coffee made for us over in Bro. Wes’ class on Sunday morning and even have cookies or some sort of sweets for us.
It sure will be great to have our two elders and their wives back among us.
I will never understand why our attendance always falls off when our preacher is away, guess that ‘ol saying “when the cat’s away the mice will play” really holds true.
Sorry we missed out on the column last week, but we’ll try not to let it happen again.
We really enjoyed the visiting columnists in last week’s bulletin, Bro. Lewis G. Hale, and a great column by our dear ‘ol friend, Robert Johnson.
Oleta and I went in to join Richard and Ben and their class a couple of weeks ago, and those two really have a great thing going in that class, as we should expect from them, since they help out in so many ways here at the JBCoC. They are either serving at the Lord’s table, leading prayers or reading the scripture before the sermon, seems like each Lord’s day. Now that we have Rick Ramsey, Josh and Val Martinez, Royal Smith, Bro. Bell, and all of our latest members around, they can “Encourage one another” (Hebrews 3:13) and take things a little easier. I know from past experience that doing the coordinator job is quite a chore to find enough men to take care of all the chores without having to double up on some. Our coordinators, Roger Jackson, Ben Perkins, Vernon Percival, Charlie Brown, David Calvert, Tom Dipprey, do a remarkable job keeping things running smooth.
It is also great to have our Vernon & Mary Ruth back with us. We miss them sorely when they are away.
One of my grandsons had a terrible car accident on October 25, 2008 and they had to remove one of his legs and he had a crushed pelvis among many internal injuries. So please keep Josh Armstrong in your prayers as he recuperates prayerfully over at Baylor Hospital.
It’s been great visiting with you and we’ll see ya’ll next time the “Good
Lord” willing.
My Oleta says to thank all of you for the beautiful and meaningful
birthday cards!
“May He Keep You All In His Loving Arms”!!
Remember..
“When Duty Becomes Desire”

Here and There
by Wes Price
Today, we will be pleased to have our missionaries from Australia with us. Bob & Lynn Marks arrived here yesterday. Bob will be giving a report of the work in Australia at the Bible Class hour and preaching at the morning worship. We are glad to have them back with us after such a long absence.
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How I wish all of you could have been with us this past week as we journeyed up the eastern seaboard on the cruise ship Caribbean Princess. We made ports-of-call at Boston, New Port, Rhode Island, Bar Harbor, Maine, St. John and Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. All were interesting cities with a lot of history to tell but the one think lacking was people. No, there were plenty of citizens in these cities not to mention the hoards of tourists from our ship. But that one ingredient was the people of Jefferson Boulevard Church. We did miss being with you and two Sundays in a row was almost more than we could bear. We were more than ready to reboard the ship in Halifax and set sail back to New York Harbor and then home.
We’ll have lots of photos to share with you and some interesting stories to tell about four aging, crippling along Dallasites trying to see as much of the scenery as we could. We thank all of you for your prayers on our behalf and for our Lord’s answering them.
We are also glad that Vernon & Mary Ruth had a safe and happy voyage to Hawaii, with a return trip through Mexico. I’ll let them tell you how that ship they were on managed to get them across the land back into the U.S.
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With the exception of one small hitch, the reports from all were good about our visiting speakers. Probably the most surprising event was unplanned for and unexpected. Our speaker for last Sunday night failed to appear and our dear brother Royal Smith did a splendid job in directing the worship time. We thank him for the great use of his talents but most of all for his spiritual depth and the ability he has of expressing it.
Thanks to all for pitching in in our absence.
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Don’t forget to bring an extra contribution next Sunday, November 2, to help with the relief of victims of Hurricane Ike. We will be sending it to the Broadway church in Galveston for use in helping repair their building as well as assisting its members who sustained heavy damage to their homes. I don’t need to encourage you to be generous, you always are. Thank God for your generous hearts.
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We learned that Spencer Ross has accepted a position with the Bedford Road church in Bedford as their associate minister and youth director. His work with them will begin at the first of the year.
Although it was small, we are still thankful that we had a part in his
preparation by giving him opportunities to teach and preach for us, and also to assist him financially. We will be praying for a successful ministry.

I had a request of a friend of mine this past week that involves you. She called to ask if we knew of someone or if one of our members would be interested in living with her aging mother. Duties would be light and she would be adequately compensated. If you know of someone, or are interested yourself, please let me know.
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We received word this week from Randy Horn, Ed Horn’s care-giver who reported that Ed has made great progress and is looking forward to returning to his apartment in Indigo (used to be Wedgewood) Apartments perhaps as early as next week. At the present time, an encouraging word from you might be a great help. His present phone number is 903-450-1179.
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Join Mack Lyon on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 each Sunday morning.
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Prayer List
Annabel Locke is home after having her ear drum repaired Tuesday.
Dorothy Mooney- her surgery went well and she is now home.
Edna Faye Johnston will go back to the doctor on Nov. 12 to see about surgery.
Betty Choate is sick at home.
Estell Lee had a stress test Thursday. She will get the results this week.
R. G. Bell is now home under Hospice Care.
Betty & Tom Conyers are both sick at home.
Eula Matthews is home after an auto accident on October15.
Ada Couch should be home from rehab soon. How wonderful.
Tommy Traylor, husband of Treva Traylor- St. Paul Hospital- He has small blood clots in both legs.
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Catherine Coronado, Jimmy Mooney, Dorothy Jackson, Terry Escobar, Ed Horn,Jack & Oleta Armstrong, Grady Theobalt, Larry Reynolds, Doris Henry, Roger Schrum, Catherine Jayroe, Angie Sabedra, Nancy Spurgeon, Carmen McMillion,Vertie Lee Stanley, Treva Traylor, Urbanelle Cox, Billie Morgan, Bea Dipprey,Ruby Faas, Lois Rodriquez, Weldon Siler, Holly Lee, Ida Smith, Joe Benedick,Marjorie Moore, Geraldine Hurley, Dr.J & Dorothy Coats
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The Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m.
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VITAL SIGNS: Oct. 19
Bible Study 52
Morning Worship 72
Afternoon Worship 37
Offering $2,943.00
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. Oct. 15 38
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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 “The Truth In Love” at 7:30 a.m. on Channel 52.
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Honor
Tom Duvall was recently honored as he was inducted into the Hunt Retirees Hall of Fame for 2008. Congratulations, Tom.

SYMPATHY
We would like to offer our sympathy to Willie & Jennie Wright. Willie’s sister passed away and her memorial service was Thursday.

Reflections
by Jack Armstrong

I was reading some information someone gave me for my column the other day when I ran across some facts about the Bible.
About 40 men were engaged in the writing of the Bible during a period of
about 1,600 years – that is from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 100.
These men wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit (2 Pet. 1:21)
They wrote not in words of human wisdom, but in words divinely taught. (1 Cor.2:13) The Bible contains 3,566,480 letters; 773,746 words; 31,102 verses;1,189 chapters; and 66 books. The Old Testament contains 39 books, the New Testament 27 books. In point of length, the average word of the Bible contains fewer than five letters. What a lesson for the fellow who has a mania for big words! The Bible has the distinction of being the first printed book; it was first printed in 1450. The King James Version of the Bible was first published in 1611.The Revised Version of the Whole Bible was issued in 1885. The American Standard edition was February 1901.
The Bible was divided into Chapters by Cardinal Hugo in 1250. The New Testament was divided into verses by Sir Robert Stevens in 1551.
The Bible is the most translated book in the world, and continues to be the best seller in the World! The Bible is the best book in the World!
Above all the Bible should be studied, obeyed, and taught.
Well, folks it looks as though I’m going to have to put my retirement off a while longer as the Teacher Retirement System doesn’t show me having quite enough time yet due to the time I took off in 2004. Guess my Little Darlin’s will have to put up with me a while longer.
We sure have missed the Prices & the Lockes, but we feel sure they have enjoyed the time off and the wonderful trip!
Young Mr. Spencer Ross did a fine job of preaching for us and it was good again to have his little sister, Sidney there too! It’s so hard for me to grasp the fact that Spencer Ross, being so young, has such a knowledge of the Bible and such a great way of delivering his message!! Keep in mind he is in his last year of study at Brown Trail. They have some of the finest teachers I’ve ever seen. Remember our old standby Joe Hancock and look how he turned out? We should all thank the Good Lord daily for that great school of teaching at Brown Trail
The following are a few things to let the world know you live in Texas:
If you’ve had a lengthy conversation on the phone with someone who dialed a wrong number.
If you measure distance in hours.
If you’ve worn shorts and a parka at the same time.
If “Vacation” means going anywhere south of Dallas for the weekend.
If you carry jumper cables in your car & your wife knows how to use them.
If the speed limit on the Highway is 55 MPH – you’re going 80 and everybody is passing you.
If you find 60 degrees a little chilly.
If you understand these jokes, and share them with all your Texas friends, you definitely live in Texas.

It’s been great visiting with you & we’ll see ya’ next time the “Good Lord” willing.

“May He Keep You In His Loving Arms”
P.S. Haleigh, we are proud of you and love you! You too, Steve!

Here and There
by Wes Price

Prayer In Time Of War

Virtually every day, we are reminded when we turn on the television or pick up the newspaper that there is a war going on in Iraq. These are difficult times, and we all feel the urgent need to spend more time with God in prayer. We pray for the safety of our troops. We pray for a quick end to the conflict. But beyond that, what should we pray for?
In 2003, Ron Hutchcraft sent out an email entitled, “10 Ways to Pray in Times Like These.” Here are 7 of his points:

1. “Lord, do something that will show people Your glory over all the
earth.

This is a moment for God to do something that no diplomat, no world leader, no army could possibly do – so all will know that “the Lord He is God.”

2. “Lord, use these anxious and uncertain times to bring many to Christ.”

God can use this fearful time to reach the hearts of many in Iraq, in
America, across the Middle East, among the young men and women of the military.

3. “Lord, guide our leaders to the instruments of Your will on earth.

“I urge… that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for everyone, for kings and all those in authority.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

4. “Lord, protect the innocent.

5. “Pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27).

Jesus has charged us to represent even our enemies before His Thone
of Grace.

6. “Lord, help Your people model peace in these troubled times, pointing to the people around them to Jesus at a time when hearts are soft.”

This uncertain time is a life-saving moment, when those who belong to Jesus have an unusual window to introduce him to those who don’t. But the window may not be open for long.

7. “Lord, bring peace out of all that’s happening.”

God has told us that the result He desires in answer to our prayers for our leaders is a climate where peace and righteousness can flourish
(1 Timothy 2:2)

– Ron Hutchcraft
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ARE YOU SERIOUS?
How many times have you heard that? It can apply to any situation. In this case, let’s talk about Bible classes.
Do you actually expect me to come to Bible class? Why would you think I would want to? What difference would it make in my life? Let’s get serious!
Agreed. Let’s get serious. You are expected to attend Bible class because the Bible is being taught in these classes. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God, Rom. 10:17. So, it will increase your faith. We could all do with more faith. No person has learned it all yet.
You are expected to attend Bible class because it will provide you a fellowship you will not experience any place else. When you sit passively in an auditorium and listen to the preacher you do not communicate with those around you. In a Bible class there is an interchange of ideas, an opportunity for you to speak up, ask questions, make comments. People visit before and after class and become better acquainted. Many times lifetime friendships have begun in a Bible class.
You are expected to attend Bible class because it is a great opportunity for you to be an example to others who really need to be in Bible class. Your absence may cause other family members to also be absent. Children and grandchildren may be denied the benefits of being in Bible class because of your poor example of staying away from Bible class. Let your light shine.
You need to be in Bible class because it is an opportunity to let the elders know you are willing to cooperate with them in an effort to make the church stronger.
Lewis G. Hale

Prayer List
Dorothy Mooney-Charlton Methodist – will have surgery Thursday, Oct. 23.
R. G. Bell – Methodist Central. Is not doing well.
Sandra Jones, Helen’s daughter-in-law, is having heart problems.
Jimmy Mooney had a successful procedure done in the doctor’s office.
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Catherine Coronado, Dorothy Jackson, Ada Couch, Terry Escobar, Ed Horn,Jack & Oleta Armstrong, Grady Theobalt, Larry Reynolds, Doris
Henry, Roger Schrum, Catherine Jayroe, Angie Sabedra, Nancy Spurgeon,
Carmen McMillion, Vertie Lee Stanley, Treva Traylor,Urbanelle Cox, Billie Morgan,Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Lois Rodriquez, Weldon Siler, Holly Lee, Ida Smith, Joe Benedick, Marjorie Moore, Geraldine Hurley, Dr.J & Dorothy Coats
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The Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m.
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VITAL SIGNS: Oct. 12
Bible Study 65
Morning Worship 82
Afternoon Worship 50
Offering $3,183.40
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. Oct. 8 40
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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 “The Truth In Love” at 7:30 a.m. on Channel 52.

FAMINE IN THE LAND
“’Behold,days are coming,’ declares the Lord God, ‘when I will send a famine on the land, not a famine for bread or a thirst for water, but rather for hearing the words of the Lord” (Amos 8:11). When God sent His prophet Amos to Israel, he was speaking to a nation immersed in idolatry. While Amos spoke God’s truth to them, the Israelites preferred the message of the false prophets, who spoke to appease the desires of the people, not to please God by being faithful to His word. If they persisted in their rejection of God and His will, the time would come when God would no longer send His prophets to warn them. The time would come when they longed to hear the truth, but wouldn’t be able. A famine of truth leads to the problems of sin.

The New Testament counterpart of this is offered by Paul to Timothy, about some in their day. “For the time will come when they will endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths” (2 Tim. 4:3-4). There would be those following their own desires and would seek out teachers who offered God’s blessings apart from God’s truth. A famine of truth leads to the problems of sin.

Though separated by centuries, this same attitude of heart leads to the same consequences today. In our society, we have rejected the objective truth of Scripture for the subjective desires of the individual. There is a famine of the word today, as people have deceived themselves into thinking whatever they believe is what God believes, and teaches, and condones. Few feel the need to consult Scripture, and having been deceived to believe such an outrageous lie, why should they? They should because their souls are at stake.

Such an attitude makes evangelism difficult at best. It’s hard to convince people of the need for immersion, for example, if they believe in their heart simply believing in Jesus is enough. It’s hard to convince them to abandon a sexually immoral lifestyle, when they believe God wants them to be happy. It’s hard to talk about the reality of hell, when they believe God loves us too much to condemn anyone.

A famine of the word, however, leaves us with the consequences of sin, and as sin only begets more sin (Rom. 6:19), the effects of evil will only get worse. In each person’s life, a window of opportunity can open when one’s desire only bring sorrow and suffering. If we can show the authority of Scripture, we can show what God actually does teach, how one should actually live, what eternity awaits if one ignores or rebels against God’s word.

Do we, as New Testament Christians, believe in the authority of Scripture? Do we know what it teaches? Do we live by its precepts? Or have we succumed to the spirit of the age? Are we suffering from a famine of the word in our personal lives, in the life of the church? A famine of truth leads to the problems of sin. We can’t make a difference in other lives, in the culture we live in, if we don’t allow the word to make a difference in us first. “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you” (Col. 3:16).
Robert Johnson

Here and There
by Wes Price

We will be praying for the Jefferson Boulevard Church while we are winging our way to New York City. Jacob and Joyce, Alma Faye and I will be looking forward to having our worship aboard the cruise ship probably later in the day. We are confident that Spencer Ross will do an excellent job in my absence, both for my class and for the worship assembly. We had originally had him scheduled to preach on Sunday night as well, but he has other obligations that will keep him away. In his absence, another of the Brown Trail School of Preaching students, Paul Delgado, will be preaching. Spencer highly recommends him, so I’m confident that he will have a great message for you at the afternoon service.
We are scheduled to return Sunday, October 19th, at 4:55 p.m., so it’s not likely that we will be able to get back in time for the afternoon service. I know that Albert Serna will have a great message for you at that service.
Vernon and Mary Ruth called yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon to report that they arrived safely in Honolulu and were having a great time. Their trip will be longer than ours, so we’ll all see them together when they return. Please remember to pray for their safe travel as you do ours.
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Some asked recently about possible financial assistance for the damages from Hurricane Ike and we informed them that we would wait until we got some specific request to which we could respond. Well, that response has come. I received a telephone call on Monday night from someone many of you will remember. His name is Bob Rowland and he is the son-in-law of Vernon and Nona Roberts, both now deceased. He works with the Broadway Church of Christ in Galveston. He reports that the church sustained considerable damage by high water, but that the building itself is still standing. It is in need of a lot of repairs. In addition, many of the church’s members homes also sustained heavy damage. He has requested on behalf of the Broadway elders that we assist them in whatever way possible.
Your elders will make an opportunity available to you for any special contribution you would like to make on Sunday, November 2. Make your check out to JBCoC and mark it for Hurricane Relief. We will match your generous gift with funds from the church’s Benevolent Fund. I know they will be grateful for any help we can give them.
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Join Mack Lyon on Sunday morning, October 19th, at 7:00 a.m. For his lesson on “Rejoice and Be Glad.” That’s on Channel 27, KDFI-TV.
In His great “Sermon on the Mount” Jesus said that even in times of severest persecution His disciples can “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.” There are several reasons for that, Heaven is one. Join Mack to see what others there are. Take a look at Matthew 5:12.
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IS BIBLE SCHOOL A GOOD THING?

Years ago I read an article in a church bulletin whice read: “Fifty percent of the members vote to do away with Bible School.”
It sounded suspicious. In the first place, not many churches of Christ vote on anything. In the second place, not many churches would want to go on record as favoring doing away with Bible School. Of course the article went on to explain that fifty percent of the members were not in attendance in Bible School and that in effect was a vote to do away with Bible School.
It is true that Jesus said “He that is not with me is against me.” This means there is no neutrality when it comes to Christ. We cannot say that we are neither with him nor against him. We are either in the kingdom of God or in the kingdom of Satan.
If the elders were to circulate a questionnaire asking “Is Bible School a good thing?”, how would you answer?
To be truthful some would have to say “I don’t know because I have never participated in it.”
Others would have to say, “Yes, it is good for other people but not for me.” If the elders were to decide to shut down Bible School, there are people who never attend classes who would object because they know it would hurt the church. If that is so (and it is), then ask yourself, “Does my absence hurt the church?”
Others would likely say, “It is good for the children.” If it is good for the children, should you not set a good example for the children to follow?

Lewis G. Hale

Prayer List
Dorothy Mooney is waiting on the results from her biopsy.
Please keep Wes & Alma Faye and Jacob & Joyce in your prayers for a safe trip. Also Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival is on vacation & needs our prayers for a safe trip.
Annabel Locke is being treated for an ear infection and when it is clear, will have surgery to rebuild her ear drum.
Both Lula Murray and Marie Works are sick at home.
Buck Griffith, of Corpus Christi, is in the hospital. A blood clot went to his brain.

Others are in the bulletin
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Catherine Coronado, Jimmy Mooney, Dorothy Jackson, Ada Couch, Terry
Escobar, Fran Womelsdorff, Faelyn Watson, Oleta Landin, Ed Horn,Jack & Oleta Armstrong, Grady Theobalt, Larry Reynolds, Robert G.Bell, Doris Henry, Roger Schrum, Catherine Jayroe, Evelyn Dillon, Angie Sabedra, Nancy Spurgeon,Carmen McMillion, Vertie Lee Stanley, Treva Traylor,Urbanelle Cox, Billie Morgan,Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Lois Rodriquez, Weldon Siler, Holly Lee, Ida Smith, Joe Benedick, Marjorie Moore, Geraldine Hurley, Dr.J & Dorothy Coats
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The Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m.
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VITAL SIGNS: Oct. 5
Bible Study 70
Morning Worship 96
Afternoon Worship 56
Offering $4,112.00
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. Oct. 1 45
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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 “The Truth In Love” at 7:30 a.m. on Channel 52.
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The new Power for Today and the new House to House and Heart to Heart is available on the table in the foyer.

Reflections
by Jack Armstrong
When I watch all the news and reports on how bad our situation is here in this grand ‘ol country we live in it just stirs me up to no end, and I think if you think what we have is bad, just take a trip overseas to the so called 3rd world countries and see just how good we really do live!
While reading some of the news magazines we came across some factual data that I found hard to believe. “The poll alleges that 67% of Americans are unhappy with the direction our country is headed, and about 69% of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence 2/3s of the citizenry just aren’t happy and want a change”.So being the astute sort of guy I am I started thinking, “What are we so unhappy about?” Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter? Could it be that 95.4% of these unhappy folks have jobs? Maybe it’s the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than one has seen in the last year! Maybe it’s the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to show I.D. papers as we move through each state? Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we find along the way that can provide temporary shelter? I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying foods from around the world is not just good enough, or could it be that when we wreck our car emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send helicopters to take you to the hospital. Perhaps you are one of the 70% of Americans who own their home. You may be upset with knowing that the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained fire fighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinquish the flames, thus saving you, your family and your belongings. Or if while you are watching T.V. on one of your many flat screen T.V’s, a burglar or prowler intrudes, a fine policeman will come to defend you and your family against attacks or loss. This is the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militia’s raping and pillaging of the residents. Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own cell phones and computers.
How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe this is what has 67% of you folks unhappy. Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen! No wonder the world loves the U.S.A., yet has a great disdain for it’s citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don’t have and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the Good Lord we live here!! We are among the most blessed people in the world.

“May the Good Lord Keep You All
In His Loving Arms”

Here and There
by Wes Price

What joy it was to receive the news from Steve Iverson about the young lady who visited with them this past week-end. The family stopped in Davis, Oklahoma for evening worship and Danielle decided it was time to obey the gospel. Steve baptized her and I know the whole family was spiritually uplifted. And, we were when we received the news. Some of us were wondering about the hesitation Steve expressed about her obeying the gospel in his morning sermon and you, no doubt, like my wife and I prayed fervently for her. We couldn’t help remembering the Scripture where Jesus said, “If any one love father or mother or brother or sister more than me, he is not worthy of me.” And so, our prayers were answered for her eternity’s sake. Thanks especially to Zach for his good influence over her these past several months. Now keep her in your prayers. Her family has been disrupted but now she has a spiritual family who will care for and nurture her into spiritual maturity.
We were so blessed in having Steve,Trish, Stacie, her twins, Zach and Danielle with us.
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Join Mack Lyon on Sunday morning, October 12, for his lesson on “Christ Calls Sinners.” Our Lord’s invitation is, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” There are many who are living in sin who are weary and would welcome His rest from their sinful lifestyle (besetting sin or addiction) if only they knew about it. Call them now and invite them to hear this message. See Matthew 11:28.
Hear him on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m.
Other valuable TV lessons are mentioned elsewhere in our bulletin. Check the times and enjoy some excellent Bible study.
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As many of you know, I serve as one of the trustees of Doris Henry’s trust fund. It is our responsibility to conduct an estate sale of the family household possessions as well as the house itself. Ruth Manning is in charge of the sale and invites any of you who might be interested to drop by 306 W. Fain in Duncanville and pick up a bargain. The sale will begin on Thursday morning, October 9 and continue through Saturday, October 11. All proceeds go into her trust fund to help support her in the nursing home. We are indebted to David & Mary Jean Calvert, Jo Morris and Debbie Morris for their help in getting everything ready for the sale. The home is being listed with Ebby Halliday Realtors, with our dear friend Dorothy Davis handling the listing.
By the way, I know that Doris Henry would appreciate a visit from you when you can at the Nursing Home. While she may have trouble remembering who you are, your presence will serve to remind her of how
much we love her. The address of the nursing home is:
419 S.Cockrell Hill Road,
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We mentioned several weeks ago that our Holiday party was set for Saturday, December 13, but due to the canceling of our entertainers, we have moved it back to Saturday, December 6, and we are so glad that Joe Hancock will be coming to provide us with some delightful entertainment. Please change the dates on your calendar so you won’t miss this gala affair.
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A special word of thanks to all of those who serve in vital roles in keeping this congregation moving forward. Some are worth mentioning by name. They include Charlie Brown (and he is assisted in many projects by his lovely wife, Nadine), Vernon Percival (he is also assisted in the many visits they make by Mary Ruth), David & Mary Jean Calvert, Dan and Eugenia Talbot, my wife Alma Faye, James and Ann Schoolfield, Jacob and Joyce Locke, Ann Tomaszewski, Jack and Oleta Armstrong, Rita Wood, Maurine Fleming, and Betty Conyers. Just try and follow in the footsteps of these for a few days and you will see why so many things get done. Thanks for these loving servants. And again, a special mention and thanks to Kerryn Cox for his faithfulness in keeping our patio area clean and clear on Sunday mornings.
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Prayer List
Catherine Coronado is home from the hospital.
Dorothy Mooney, mother of Jimmy Mooney, will have surgery Monday at
Charlton Methodist.
Dorothy Davis would like our prayers for her grandson and his family. His wife has MS. They have two small children.
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Annabel Locke, Jimmy Mooney, Lula Murray, Dorothy Jackson, Ada Couch,
Terry Escobar, Fran Womelsdorff, Faelyn Watson, Oleta Landin, Ed Horn, Jack & Oleta Armstrong, Marie Works, Grady Theobalt, Larry Reynolds, Robert G. Bell, Doris Henry, Roger Schrum, Catherine Jayroe, Evelyn Dillon, Angie Sabedra, Nancy Spurgeon, Carmen McMillion, Vertie Lee Stanley, Treva Traylor, Urbanelle Cox, Billie Morgan, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Lois Rodriquez, Weldon Siler, Holly Lee, Ida Smith, Joe Benedick, Marjorie Moore, Geraldine Hurley, DrJ & Dorothy Coats
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The Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m.
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VITAL SIGNS: Sept. 28
Bible Study 80
Morning Worship 99
Afternoon Worship 57
Offering $3,732.00
Budget $3,410.46
Wed. Sept. 24 45
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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 “The Truth In Love” at 7:30 a.m. on Channel 52.
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Please see a thank you note from Jean LaPine on the bulletin board.
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Please find the following on the table in the foyer:
Power for Today covering Oct., Nov., & Dec.

The New House to House and Heart to Heart .

The October Calendar listing the Men Who Serve for October.
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Reflectionsby Jack Armstrong
When I write one of my columns I read it over a couple of times to be sure it’s what I want to say to you, and many times I’ve torn up one and wrote another. This is really serious stuff for me so I just want it to be right and informative to you.
Sometimes I complain a little about my ailment to Oleta and some of you, then I think about all of our shut-ins and many of you who are much worse off than me, and we never hear a word of complaint out of your mouth. Folks such as Bro. & Sis. Bell, Helen Jones, Pat Maloy, Royal Smith, Carmen McMillion, Grady Theobalt, and many others on our sick list and some we don’t even know about. The beauty of the thing is lots of these dear folks are right in their pews when they are able, and sometimes when I know they don’t really feel like being here!
I don’t know how folks who don’t have a church family to turn to in time of need, and just to have so many dear friends who really deep down care about you. It has been demonstrated to me many times from our preacher on down to every loving, compassionate, caring member of this wonderful group here at the JBCoC!! Oleta and I love you all dearly and appreciate you sooooo much!
When I think back several years ago when my son, Larry was having his problems, how some of you ladies wrote to him so regularly, and encouraged him by your wonderful faith. Mary Perkins even made him a couple of beautiful quilts, two of our dear ones who have gone to be with the Lord (Mary Heather, and Dorothy Foster) and our standby Jean Lovell are really what kept him going, and we love you so much for all you did, and so does Larry!
I say this only to point out how important our church family is to our very existence as far as I’m concerned.
I’ve always believed that a congregation that is guided by a loving, caring man of God, shows it by the way they live and treat all those around them, especially the visitors who come to worship with us. We are blessed here at JBCoC to have a leader like that in Bro. Wes and we love him dearly for it. Actually we are double blessed in having Alma Faye who also does soooo much for us, so we are getting two for the price of one and we love you two dearly!!
We pray things are much better for all of our sick and shut-ins, we miss you sorely, and love you dearly. Now that I’m retiring from all my “little darlings on the school bus” I pray that Oleta and I can get around to visiting you all more!

God Keep You
In His Loving Arms!