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December 21, 2008
Here and There
by Wes Price
What a joy it was on Sunday morning to welcome Mildred Head back into the fellowship of Jefferson Boulevard church. Her confession was an inspiration to all of us and it’s the kind of confession that pays rich dividends from the Lord. It came from a sincere heart filled with remorse for the time wasted away from Him. In a recent visit with her this week, she spoke of how wonderful it was to be back.
There were others in the audience who heard that confession read and ought to be encouraged to think of their own status with the Lord. May I encourage you to examine your own hearts and make sure you can pass the test of faithfulness. If you fail, it is not at this point, terminal. You still have time and opportunity to do as Mildred, set the record straight and make your “calling and election sure.” If you would like to visit with one of the elders or me to discuss your status, we are always available and ready to assist you in your spiritual journey.
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Some of you mailed sympathy cards to Helen Manchen in the last few weeks and some of them came back in need of a correct address. Let me help you. She is now living with her daughter Jeannie and her address is 2317 Mount Carmel, Waco, TX 76710-1503. Jeannie says her mom is slowly recovering from the injuries in the auto accident a few weeks ago and being at the rehab center has helped in her recovery. Let’s keep her in our prayers.
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Alletha Lee is doing well for the time being but her second eye surgery was postponed until a later date. Teresa sent us her new telephone number in case you would like to call her and wish her a happy holiday season. It is 1-870-837-2435 and her address is 900 Sharp #14, Camden, AR 71701. Drop her a cheerful note.
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We received an email from Bryan Bost this week and he tells us that he and Jacqueline will be visiting us sometime in April of this next year. We will certainly welcome them with open arms. It’s been a long time between visits. They report that the work is going well, but they will be making a shift to a new area of Sao Paulo sometime in the near future to the opposite side of the city now that they have established a host of “house churches” in their present location. Please keep them in your prayers
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We have a new supply of our special 2009 pocket calendars available for you to share with other people. The supply will be on the table in the foyer and we encourage you to take a handful and share them with folks wherever you go. We can never tell when the plan of salvation on the reverse side will catch someone’s eye and prompt them to look for a way to obey the gospel.
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Alma Faye and I would like to express season greetings to all and
if you are traveling during the holiday, please be safe.
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Let Us Live Christmas
Every Day

Christmas is more than a day
at the end of the year;
More than a season
of joy and good cheer;
Christmas is really
God’s pattern for living
To be followed all year
by unselfish giving…….

For the holiday season
awakens good cheer
And draws us closer
to those we hold dear,
And we open our hearts
and find it is good
To live among men
AS WE ALWAYS SHOULD….

For if we lived Christmas each day,
as we should,
And made it our aim
to always do good,
We’d find the lost key
to meaningful living
That comes not from GETTING
but from UNSELFISH GIVING.

Prayer List
Henrietta Pummill remains in the hospital.
Bill Hinton – VA Hospital – Recovering from surgery this past Sunday.
Ed Horn – Greenville Nursing Home – Greenville, TX – Recovering from back
surgery.
Betty Thornton had cataract surgery this past Friday and it went well.
Estell Lee – Methodist Central – Room 9039 – had knee replacement surgery .
Wes Price will have back surgery January 15, 2009.
Alletha Lee’s other cataract surgery has been postponed.
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Vernon Swanson, Dan Sherbit, Edna Faye Johnston, Catherine Coronado, Mary
Taylor, Wanda & Patrick Maloy, Larry Reynolds, Pat Reeves, Jimmy Mooney,
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, Ida Smith, Joe Benedick, Marjorie Moore,
Geraldine Hurley, Dr.J & Dorothy Coats.
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The Tuesday Morning Bible Classes will not meet again until Tuesday,
January 6, 2009. Happy Holidays.
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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: Dec. 14
Bible Study 55 Offering $3,539.00
Morning Worship 80 Budget $3,410.46
Afternoon Worship 45 Wed. Dec 10. 47
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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
When we reach a certain time in our lives we sometimes wish we had someone left to go to and reflect on the good ‘ol days of our youth. In my case all of my family have gone on before me and with my bad memory it makes it hard to recollect.
When I see men like Royal Smith, Wes Price, and our dear departed friend, Ramsey Wright, and their memories it just amazes me. I think it must be part of a good preacher’s training to remember folks names and pertinent facts because most of the ones I know have memories like elephants, so to speak. We were eating at “Catfish King” one Sunday and a friend came up and saw my name tag and asked, “do you wear that name tag to remember who you are”? Course there are smart alecks in every crowd, right? Addie Bennett, Vernon Percival and I are the same age, give or take a month or so and Tom Duvall is not far behind so we can all discuss things that happened back when ‘ol Heck was a pup. Cloyce and Kay Jurecka, Oleta and I were talking about folks who have been around awhile and Bro. Paul Lawrence’s name came up, and we all just marvel at his alertness and agility and what a sharp mind he has for a man of his age. Like I’ve always said “I want to be just like him when I grow up”! He always says “you’d better hurry up”! That fine Christian has been teaching for over forty years and still does a remarkable job , just ask those in our auditorium class! He has probably forgotten more than I’ll ever learn. I would say a few good things about another fellow in this same category, but he gets on me for “tooting his horn” too much, so we’ll just let him go this time, and wait ’til he’s laid up at home!
We are looking forward to Karl Jones and Joe Hancock coming to preach for us while Wes is off recuperating after surgery. Let’s all keep our beloved preacher in our daily prayers that his pain will subside and his surgery will be painless and successful and that he will be back to his usual active lifestyle real soon! Also, Bro. Wes found out he has diabetes this past week, so let’s pray his readings on his blood sugar will remain low.
REMEMBER…
“When Duty Becomes Desire”