The Visitor » The Visitor – November 15, 2009

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
We are thankful that the men who have led our prayers in recent days have been kind enough to remember the tragedy at Fort Hood in the death of 13 soldiers and the wounding of scores of others. It couldn’t have occurred at a more incovenient time, just prior to our national celebration of Veterans Day. While we must leave the reasons why this tragedy occurred to others, we dare not forget that these men and women who serve in our military are gravely affected by this event. We want to continue to remember them in our prayers as we express our gratitude to our Veterans for their brave service to our country. God Bless The USA!
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We are pleased this morning to welcome Paul Delgado back to be our guest speaker at the morning worship assembly. As you remember, he is a student at the Brown Trail School of Preaching, preparing himself to serve the church as a minister of the gospel. We are grateful to have these fine young men come preach for us and teach in our Bible classes to broaden their experience and provide a small gratuity to assist them in their financial support.
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And speaking of the Brown Trail School of Preaching, let me tell you about a very interesting seminar they are sponsoring scheduled for November 20-22 at the Brown Trail church building. The speaker is Matt Vega who is a gospel preacher and also a lawyer, teaching law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. A schedule of events and topics will be posted on the bulletin boards in the foyer and in the Community Room. I believe you will be spiritually blessed by attending these lectures.
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I mentioned last week that our own Jack Armstrong
was to be honored along with a number of other veterans for being recipients of the Purple Heart. Perhaps you noticed that this event did not escape the attention of our Dallas Morning News paper on Monday and Jack was one of the honorees interviewed. You’ll love his quote in the newspaper. It’s posted on the bulletin board in the Community Room. Way to go Jack!
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I continue to be amazed and even appreciative for those of you who find time to attend the memorial services of our loving members who pass away. This past week was no exception. By your presence, you made the service warmer and more loving. I know that Connie Ashley was deeply moved by your presence. And a word of thanks again to our Memorial Dinner servers, Betty Conyers and her husband Tom, Louise Gerner and Rhonda Ramsey. I made it a point of reminding Connie that now she would be free to be in attendance at our worship services. I know you will encourage her to do the same when you have opportunity.
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Hear Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders on Sunday, November 22, with a special program entitled, “Be Thankful,” a very appropriate and timely message just prior to our national holiday Thanksgiving. Join them at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV.
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PRAYER LIST
Lula Murray – St. Paul Hospital – Room 701. Rick Ramsey received good news this past week. At this time he is cancer free. How wonderful and prayers do help. George Locke is recovering from heart surgery, and has been dismissed from the hosptial to his nephew’s home. Elaine Birkhead is scheduled for Day Surgery November 19 at Pine Creek Surgical Facility on Harry Hines,Dallas. Cookie Rowe is having serious health problems and will have tests. Jo Morris is scheduled for a consultation with the doctor on November 23. R. C. Bell continues to improve. Jim McMillion, cousin of Sylvia & Muriel, is having multiple health problems.
Remember all the others on the prayer list: Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Nancy Lindley; Bob Marks; Pat Mercer; Cindy Mooney, Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Agnes Nelson; Mary Ruth Percival, Nancy Ramsey, daughter of Jean LaPine; Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works.
VITAL SIGNS: November 8, 2009 Bible Study 56 Offering ,772.50 Morning Worship 84 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 43 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 11/04 38
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CORRECTION FOR THE DIRECTORY !! Addie Bennett – zip code is 75165. Please make correction in your directory.

MEDINA CHILDREN’S HOME: The Grocery truck will be here the week of Nov. 16-20, 2009. Needed items:
Liquid Laundry Soap and/or Sweet Cereal. ============================================== Hilltop Haven – New Phone # 1-866-992-4111
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Every Christian to be a Watchman! Bible Thought: “Be aware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matt. 7:15)
THE VERB “beware” is used in the New Testament 31 times. That in itself shows that there is constant danger in living the Christian life. The prophet Ezekiel warns of the same danger mentioned here. God’s people were in danger of being over run by physical enemies because of their sins. God informs the prophet He is calling Ezekiel to the task of warning people. They needed to repent and return their commitment to God. The same spiritual danger is confronting every child of God. It is true that false teachers often present themselves as being very faithful to God and His Word, but– as Jesus Himself said, “You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16). Each of us must be on guard lest we be led astray by what may sound good and appealing, but we must constantly be aware of what is being said. We must carefully study what is being said in light of the written word of God which is only found in the Bible. – 21st Century Christian