The Visitor » The Visitor – December 20, 2009

Here and There
By Wes Price
I can’t resist the temptation to revisit our annual church holiday party of last week. I don’t believe I have ever heard more compliments about the food, the fellowship and the entertainment than I heard about this one. While a number of folks who had planned on attending were prevented by illness, we still had a larger than expected number come, some 89 in all. I’m especially grateful to Betty Conyers and others who helped serve food and drinks before they served themselves. I also want to make special mention to our dear sweet daughters and granddaughters of Jerri, Jacob and Joyce Locke, Grace and Annabel. They were so helpful in helping clean up following our dinner. Thanks girls, for doing such a necessary work. We thank you for being so sweet. And our entertainer. Didn’t he do a splendid job of sharing old familiar songs from years gone by? At the suggestion of many of you and from my own observation, I will, next time we have him, ask him to lower the sound just a wee bit. Thanks again for coming and special thanks to those who helped make it a great day. Enough food was left over from the holiday party that we will be having a second helping of it on Sunday evening, December 27, following the services. Make your plans on being present to enjoy one more round of holiday food fest. ————-
We received a lovely note from Felix, Rosa, David and Gaby Gonzales wishing us a special holiday season. A special note was penned to Jacob Locke which said, “We miss your singing.”
————- Thanks to all of you who helped us distribute the Christmas Stockings filled with treats. I enjoyed traveling out to visit with Mary Taylor (though I didn’t leave her a stocking for obvious reasons, her health) and then I delivered one to Jim and Ada Couch who send their warmest greetings and best wishes as did Mary Taylor. She said to tell you that you can’t possibly know how much she misses all of us. I assured her that we too miss her very much. Her condition still is holding good under the circumstances and we pray that she will continue to remain free from pain. Keep all of these in your prayers. ————-
We also need to remember Jacob and Joyce Locke in our prayers. They were injured in a automobile accident on Tuesday and Joyce spent one night in the hospital. Fortunately, there were no broken bones, only severe bumps and bruises. They are recuperating at home and we hope that Jacob will be able to be present to lead our singing this morning. ————-
On Sunday, December 27, you will want to join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders on IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV to hear their message on “For Those Who Would Love Life.” Have you been reading or listening to “the news” lately? Some people don’t. Daily reports of murders, child-even infant abuses, kidnapping and killing, robberies, dishonesty, drunkenness are too frightening and depressing. America needs a better way. The Lord’s way is it. Let’s start 2010 living His way!
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PRAYER LIST
Jacob & Joyce Locke are still recuperating from their auto accident last Monday. Ken Berry, Wes & Alma Faye’s son-in-law, is scheduled to have surgery Monday morning in Hurst. Lewis Hinton – Charlton Methodist – Room F4224 – he will stay through the weekend and when he is released he will stay a week with Rhonda & Rick Ramsey. Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival continue their recovery at home. Ann Tomaszewski’s Aunt Lou needs our prayers to help with her muscle spasms. Mike & Mary Ann Jackson, brother & sister-in-law of Roger Jackson need our prayers. Mary Ann fell at home and is under a doctor’s care in Tyler.

Remember All On The Prayer List: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox, Ruby Faas, Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison, Doris Henry, Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine; Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Lois Rodriquez; Mary Russell, Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works

VITAL SIGNS: December 13, 2009 Bible Study 51 Offering $3,282,50 Morning Worship 74 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 44 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 33 —————–
There will NOT be a Ladies or Men’s Bible Class until January 5, 2010.
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New address & phone number for M/M Bill Tyson (Shelley) 4205 Birdwell Dr., Tyler, TX 75703 H # 903-939-0978 Cell Phone (Shelley): 580-504-8845 —————-
Felix & Rosa Gonzales have an apartment # to add to their address: 6245 Morning Star, Apt. 318 The Colony, TX 75056
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“REFLECTIONS”
by Jack Armstrong
We had a wonderful holiday get-together over at the JBCoC on December 12th and it was attended by almost 90 folks, which I believe was pretty close to a record. We sure did miss some of our usual ones who attend each year, like… Vernon and Mary Ruth, David & Mary Jean, Charlie & Nadine (who had a funeral in Kansas, but came by and helped decorate before they left for their trip), Addie Bennett, and several more of our group who were unable to be there, but we had a fine bunch of visitors to come. Rita Harrison & her daughter-in-law, Bob & Madeline Hinton, and Michael and his family, Karl & Jaynie Jones, Ruth Manning’s daughter, Pam. Kay & Cloyce Jurecka were not there and we sure did miss seeing them. I know I’ve probably left off several who were and were not there but just remember my age, and don’t think too much about it. Bro. Wes outdid himself again, along with all those who help to bring us this fine happening each year. We all know Wes is strong for fellowship get-togethers as being a strong part of the service to the Lord, he “talks the talk and walks the walk” as the old saying goes which means – he is not just a talker but also gets the job done! After our meal Oleta and I went and paid our respects to one of the sweetest, best example of a Christian lady who just turned 100 years old on December 12th over at the Cliffwood Church of Christ fellowship hall. We told Evelyn Shannon (the honoree) that we brought her love and best wishes from all at the JBCoC including our fine preacher and Alma Faye. She looked beautiful sitting there and sure didn’t look like she was 100 years old by any stretch of the imagination. While there we saw many of our dear friends of years past that we haven’t seen for many years. Folks if you haven’t read the book Bro. Wes gave us, you should. It’s one of the most informative and interesting books I’ve ever read. Bro. Baxter explains the “Family of God”, a study of the New Testament Church in a wonderful way that anyone can understand! Semper Feidelis (Always Faithful)