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12/6/2008

The Visitor – December 6, 2008

Here and There
by Wes Price

Our Holiday Party was a great success. A special word of thanks to Charlie and Nadine Brown, and Jo Morris for their talented work in decorating the Fellowship Hall.
We’ll have more to say next week about this annual event.
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This congregation is filled with thoughtful people who are always doing little things that make a big difference. For example, it was a delight to the eyes to look up at the potted plant of poinsettias in front of the baptistery. Our thanks to Jack and Oleta Armstrong. And you will notice when you visit the Fellowship Hall that it is much brighter now thanks to the diligent work of Dan and Eugenia in seeing that the windows were cleaned inside and out but the big difference was the addition to the new blinds which they purchased out ot the generosity of their hearts. Little touches like these, given out of a generous spirit, are what makes this church great. And the amazing thing about it, they were not deputized to do these things, they just saw a need and responded to it. Thanks my dear brothers and sisters.
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We have an address you will want to save. It is for the grandson of Charlie and Nadine Brown who is in the Army and serving in Iraq. His address is:
Sgt. Roy D. Rutlege (Cahill),
Medics, HHC
TF 2-6 INFANTRY, 2BCT,IAD
APO AE 09322
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By now, most of you have heard that a date has been set for my surgery. It is set for January 15th. Now I can get busy and get everything set up for the good work here to continue in my absence. And, please continue to remember me in your prayers.
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This next week, we will be preparing our Christmas stockings for delivery to our elderly and shut-ins. If you know of one of our members you feel should be on our list, please let us know and we’ll make sure they get one.

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We sing SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER – - and content
ourselves with less than five minutes a day.

We sing ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS – - and wait to
be drafted into service.

We sing THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS – -
but don’t go to worship when it’s raining.

We sing BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS – - and let the
least little thing sever it.

We sing SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS – - and
complain about all we have to do.

We sing CAST THY BURDEN ON THE LORD – - and
worry ourselves into a nervous breakdown.

We sing THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD FOR JESUS – - and
never invite the neighbor next door to hear the gospel.

We sing O DAY OF REST AND GLADNESS – - and wear
ourselves out traveling, cutting the grass or playing golf.

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Prayer List
Dan Sherbit – Charlton Methodist – Room 103E – Heart problems.
Jimmy Mooney had surgery Dec. 3rd and it went well.
Kerryn Cox – cataract surgery December 3rd and is doing well
Estell Lee will have surgery December 15th
Alletha Lee will have cataract surgery Tuesday, Dec. 9th.
Josh Armstrong is now recuperating at home.
Catherine Coronado – Select Specialty – RM 127A – Her phone # 972-780-3526.
Pat Reeves’ surgery went well and her doctors think they were able to get all of the cancer. She should have heard regarding the Pathology Report late Friday.
Mary Taylor has been moved to a Big Springs Hospital for rehab.
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Wes Price, Edna Faye Johnston, Wanda & Patrick Maloy, Larry Reynolds,
Dorothy Mooney, Ada Couch, Eula Matthews, Dorothy Jackson, Tommy & Treva Traylor, Jack & Oleta Armstrong, Grady Theobalt, Doris Henry, Roger Schrum, Mary Catherine Jayroe, Angie Sabedra, Nancy Spurgeon, Carmen McMillion, Vertie Lee Stanley, Billie Morgan, Urbanelle Cox, Bea Dipprey, Ruby Faas, Lois Rodriquez, Weldon Siler, Holly Lee, Cathy Wood, Ida Smith, Joe Benedick, Marjorie Moore, Geraldine Hurley, Dr.J & Dorothy Coats
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The Ladies and Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, Dec. 9th @ 10:30 a.m.
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It is good to have Donna John back with us – Her current address is:
4536 LaRue Street Dallas, TX 75211
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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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CHURCH OF CHRIST AREA-WIDE PROGRAMS
“Let’s Do It Christ’s Way” Sundays 6:30 a.m. KFWD (TV)
“The Truth In Love” Sundays 7:30 a.m. KFWD (TV)
”In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sundays 7:00 a.m. KDFI (TV)
“Church of Christ Hour-Heaven 97” Sundays 7:30 a.m. 970 AM (Radio)
“Main Street Church of Christ Sun. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.1630 AM (Radio)
Repeat Broadcast: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
GBN” Dish Network 9407 11:00-12 noon daily. Also on Direct TV @ 7:00 a.m.
“Good-News-Network” (24 hours a day)
www.good-news-network.org (Internet)

Reflections
by Jack Armstrong
In last week’s “Visitor” Bro. John Gipson who preaches at the Windsong Church of Christ wrote a fine column on “Helpers” in the church. He mentioned that God appointed some very impressive folks in the church such as apostles, prophets, teachers, workers of miracles, healers, administrators, and speakers in various kinds of tongues. They are all to be respected because God appointed them! But we have to remember that right in the middle of all those distinguished folks the Lord saw the need for “Helpers” like most of us. When we make it to all the services we are able to attend and he knows when folks reach the twilight years some are just not able to be out after dark and for health reasons can’t make all the services, but come when able!
We can all get on the phone and call those who can’t always make it, to encourage them, and to call our sick and shut-ins and go by if we are able to visit them. In God’s scheme of things you are all just as important as all those distinguished folks by just being there when you are able, to take part in the worship, and do what you are able to do, just being “Helpers.”
Speaking of “Helpers”, when Bro. Wes finally goes in for his back surgery and has to be off for a few weeks or more, we will all need to pitch in and help the young preachers when they come to us to fill in for our beloved preacher, who has been going on with his work, while in a heap of pain. We don’t want to forget Alma Faye when we pray because she has been right there doing her thing to try and take some of the load off of Wes.
Oleta and I went to see Josh on Monday, 11/24/08 and he is doing much better and has a wonderful attitude. He told us he felt sure the Good Lord had saved his life for a reason, and that he was going to change his way of living and get back with the Lord.
When he is able he wants to work with young people who have the same problem he has. I pray when he is up and around again he will keep that wonderful attitude. He is now recuperating at home. Thanks again for all your words of encouragement and your prayers, we love you all!
Please forgive me for getting so personal, but I just wanted to bring you up to date. Thank you too, Bro. Wes for going to see him twice when we all know it was quite a chore in your present condition, and I know, “that’s just what you do”!
Well, folks it was good visiting with you, and we’ll see you next time the Good Lord willing. We hope and pray all is well for our sick and shut-ins, we love you and miss you.
We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, and prayerfully we’ll see you at the Christmas party on December 6, 2008.
May the Good Lord keep you in His loving Arms.
Remember Our Goal … “When Duty Becomes Desire”

Here and There
by Wes Price

Men to Serve
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Prayers for Lord’s Supper & Giving – Richard Perkins
Jimmy Morris Dan Talbott Ben Perkins Ross Bridge
Serving at Back
Charlie Brown Terry Crossland
Afternoon Service
Vernon Percival
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Parking Lot Monitors
Sunday, December 7, 2008
A.M. Jimmy Morris – P.M. Ben Perkins
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 – Dan Talbott