The Visitor » The Visitor – November 29, 2009

Here and There by Wes Price
We hope and trust that you and your family enjoyed the special blessing of this year’s remembrance of Thanksgiving Day. At the time of this writing, my wife and I are looking forward to having all our married children and their children with us. Our son will not be able to be with us. We will pray for the whole church that God will bestow His abundant blessings on you as he has upon me and my family. I still commend you to consider the most worthy expression of “Thanksgiving is THANKSLIVING.”
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We are having a good response for reservations for our holiday party on December 12. Please be sure your name is on the reservation list, even if you don’t have the funds available now, make your plans to be there. Don’t forget, it’s Saturday afternoon, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall.
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Join IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY on Sunday morning, December 4, when Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders will present a lesson entitled, “Let’s Talk About Heaven.” The program will be on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m.

Brother Mack was invited to present a lesson of this title at a church in Texas, but was unable to attend. I had a call from him this past week to thank my wife and me for the birthday card we sent him. He is now 88. I told him that he just got better as he aged. He asked that we remember his wife in our prayers. She recently underwent some painful surgery and is still having difficulties with kidney problems. So, please join in praying for both of these two dear saints.
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Once again, please don’t forget to send a bithday greeting to Ed Horn on the occasion of his 90th birthday, December 5. His address is 6400 Jack Finney Blvd., Greenville, TX 75402.

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We received a lovely greeting from Jim and Ada Couch this past week and they asked to express their appreciation for remembering them in your prayers. They miss us very much and Ada says, “Keep praying for us as well as we will keep praying for you.” God bless you both, Jim and Ada Couch.

GIFTS FROM THE HEART Here are some great gifts you can give now and throughout the coming year, and they won’t cost you a cent!!
LISTEN: Just listen..without interrupting, day- dreaming, or planning your response.

AFFECTION: Give appropriate hugs, pats on the back, and handshakes.

LAUGHTER: Clip cartoons, and share great articles and funny stories.

A WRITTEN NOTE: A simple note saying, “I love you” or “Thanks for all the help.”

A COMPLIMENT: A simple and sincere, “You look great!” or “That was a wonderful meal!”

A FAVOR: Every day, go out of your way to do something kind for someone.

SOLITUDE: There is a time when one may want nothing better than to have time alone.

A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION: The easiest way to feel good is to make others feel good.

“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” (Romans 12:10)
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PRAYER LIST
Rita Harrison spent a night in Methodist Central after a nasty fall but no bones are broken and she is now home.
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Remember all on the prayer list: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Bill Hinton; Lewis Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine, Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Agnes Nelson; Mary Ruth Percival, Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Cookie Rowe, Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works.
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VITAL SIGNS: November 22, 2009 Bible Study 59 Offering $5,088.00 Morning Worship 85 Budget 3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 39 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 11/18 35
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LADIES’ & MEN’S BIBLE LASSES WILL RESUME DEC. 1
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REMEMBER – Make your reservations for the holiday party that is scheduled for Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Cost will be $12.00 per person. You can give your reservation to Ann Schoolfield, Rita Wood, Wes or Alma Faye.
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New address for Jack & Olea Armstrong 231 Van Rowe Duncanville, TX 75116 Phone Number Remains the Same

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Reflections – by Jack Armstrong
No, I haven’t quit the column, just took a couple of weeks off. Thank you for asking. Oleta and I are in the process of moving just 3 houses up the street from 215 to 231 Van Rowe Ave. here in Duncanville and I sure do realize that I’m no “spring chicken” anymore. We are just leasing where we are now and are buying a house from a friend who just lost her husband about three years ago, so it made her and Oleta feel good about the whole situation, since she said she felt like we were just camping out where we are now! We went over to Jaynes Funeral Home on 11/18/09 to see Jean LaPine on the eve of her daughter, Nancy’s funeral and I think most of Cedar Hill Church’s congrega-tion was there to pay their respects to Jean and Carol and their family, plus lots of folks from other congregations. Oleta and I commented to each other, how wonderful it is to have a church family around in times like this. I just don’t know what we would do if we didn’t have ours. When the “chips or down,” they are always right there for you! My son, Larry has a friend who has an aunt Ina who I have been sending our Visitor to and she told Larry she just loves to read it, and see all the love our congregation radiates to one another. So you see it’s not just us that sees this but other folks see it also. She is 93 but is still as sharp as she can be, and we all love her very much (even though I’ve never met her in person) we feel very close to her. We are all looking forward to our annual Christmas get-together on December 12, and I’m sure Wes will have some good entertainment for us. It’s good to visit with you again and it’s our prayer all of our sick are doing much better and thank the sweet Lord for Rick Ramsey’s last report of remission. Please keep Jean LaPine in your prayers for comfort in this hard time for her, as well as all of our dear ones who’ve lost loved ones! Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)