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Here and There

by Wes Price
There were forty-two of us who joined together Sunday night to say a fond farewell to Royal Smith and Jean Lovell. We were sorry that Jean could not be with us, but none-the-less we expressed our best to her in her new home. These two will be missed in more ways than one. Their sterling example of attendance will stand out in our memory. They were present for every Bible study, worship, fellowship, funeral or other church event. Royal blessed us with his great song-leading ability and Jean was always ready to help serve whenever we had a fellowship for a grieving family. We thank God for blessing our lives with these two and pray that He will continue to keep them busy in His kingdom wherever they choose to worship. We will look forward to having them back for visits to keep their memory alive.
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It was a real joy Sunday morning to welcome Steve and Haleigh Kloetzli who came to tell us of their desire to have our best wishes as they begin a new phase of their spiritual life worshiping with the Bedford Road church in Bedford. We had a special prayer for them and thanked them for sharing their new plans with us. We are especially pleased that Haleigh will have a good youth group at that congregation where Spencer Ross is the Youth Minister.

Haleigh informed us that she will be performing in her High School musical again this year and she will be the star performer. The musical is The Wizard of Oz and she is playing the part of Dorothy. It will be performed on the evenings of April 8, 9, and 10 at the Nimitz High School in Irving. Let’s make a date and go see the performance.
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Royal left us a box full of books entitled, Editorially Speaking, written and edited by his uncle, Foy L. Smith. They will be on the table in the foyer as well as in our Community Room. I believe you will profit by spending time reading these short timely articles. Pick one up and enjoy it. ——–
My wife and I will be away from you today enjoying a visit to the Preachers Lectureship held in Oklahoma City at the North MacArthur church. We have been invited to stay with Mack and Lois Lyon and needless to say, we are excited about visiting with such distinguished folks. Please pray for our safe return on Sunday night.

In my absence. Paul Delgado will be teaching my Sunday morning Bible class and preaching at the morning worship service. Roger Owen will be filling in for me at the Sunday afternoon worship service. I know you will be well fed with good spiritual food in my absence. ————-

On Sunday morning, February 28, IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY, the lesson will be “Preach “ON” Love “WITH” Love?” Mack writes, “I have no regrets for not preaching more about Love. I do regret that in the first several years of my preaching, although I preached often “about” love, I did not always preach “with” love. I learned better from such men as C. E. McGaughey, Hugo McCord and Batsell Barrett Baxter, Jr. Join him for this lesson on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m.

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Two Phone Numbers and One Address Change:
Royal Smith: Metro # 817-379-1907
Dorothy Jackson: Crestview Court – 972-291-3883

Miguel Trevino – P. O. Box 210 371 – Dallas, TX 75211

PRAYER LIST
Sylvia McMillion had surgery this past Wednesday and it went well. She will go back to her doctor next week and will learn what follow-up treatment will be needed.

Bill Tyson called to ask us to send get-well cards to Shelly at their home address in Tyler. She needs our encouragement.

Vernon Percival received a good report from the doctor.

Bob Marks, our missionary in Australia, had surgery Monday, February 8th, and is recovering nicely.

Please continue to pray for Nancy Lindley.

REMEMBER ALL OTHERS ON THE PRAYER LIST
R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Tom Duvall; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Felix Gonzales, Magdalena Gonzalez; Gladys Hampton (friend of Ann Tomaszewski); Rita Harrison; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mike & Mary Jackson; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine; Jacob & Joyce Locke; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Bobby Muirhead (sister of Billie & Jean Thompson); Vernon & Mary Ruth Percival; Henrietta Pummill; Sherry Reynolds; Lois Rodriquez; Mary Russell; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works

Ladies and Men’s Bible Classes
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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Vital Signs: February 14, 2010
Bible Study: 55 Offering: $2,894.50
Morning Worship 70 Budget: $2,893.27
Afternoon Worship 43 Wed. Eve. Bible Study: 36
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The family of Lewis Hinton would like to thank Jefferson Blvd. Church of Christ for the lovely flowers and food provided for lunch. It was such a comfort knowing lunch was being provided. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed it. I’d also like to thank everyone for all the cards, visits and prayers during daddy’s illness. We feel so blessed to belong to such a loving congregation. Love, Rick and Rhonda

“Reflections” by Jack Armstrong
I was sitting at my desk looking out the window on the 11th day of February watching the snow coming down, and what a beautiful sight it was. A bunch of kids were running down the street to catch the school bus, yelling and having a ball.

Oleta and I went to visitation on Friday to pay our respects to our dear friend Jim Boyd who lost his wife, Nevelle last week who was our neighbor for over 10 years, and we loved them both dearly. While there we saw a line at Jaynes Funeral Home that stretched up and down the sidewalk, and inside they were packed from wall to wall. Part of the crowd was there to see Nevelle, but the majority were there for Steve Phillips from the Cedar Hill Church of Christ. He and his dad owned the Phillips Lumber Co. and were in all kinds of civic leadership roles. He was a deacon in the church for many years and Phil was an elder.

It sure is good to see Vera, Magdalena and their family back, along with Albert and Cynthia and their crew. Now if we could just get the Galvans to join us again, it would be like old times. We sure do miss Felix and Rosa Gonzales and David. We also miss Steve and Haleigh Kloetzli, but we know folks have to do what they feel is best.

I talked to Fay Hartsell on Sunday about Bill Hinton, and she said he is not doing very good. Let’s keep Bill and all the Hintons in our prayers along with Rick and Rhonda and all their family. They are all a very important part of our congregation!

Thank you Cookie for your kind comments on my articles. I really do appreciate it.

One of these days maybe I’ll catch up with Bro. Wes, but I will never have the use of words like that guy has. He knows the right thing to say on every occasion; guess it’s all that learning he’s soaked up all these years.

Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

Here and There by Wes Price
And yet again our church family has been burdened with the loss of one of its faithful members. We were saddened to learn of the death of Lewis Hinton last Sunday afternoon, about the time of our evening services.

My wife and I traveled to Rick and Rhonda Ramsey’s home to surround them with the love and affection of the Jefferson Boulevard church.

Memorial services were conducted in our building on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. The prayers and blessings of the entire congregation go out to Rhonda and Rick
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Please don’t forget our going away party for Royal Smith and Jean Lovell next Sunday evening following our worship services. The main course will be provided, but some of you might like to bring your favorite dessert. Come and let’s give them a great send-off. We will miss them but we know they will do well with whatever congreation they choose to place membership. Let’s keep them in our prayers.
The lesson on IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY on Sunday morning, February 14th, will be “Come Back to Church.”
Researchers say 64 million adults in America identify themselves as having no religion. In spite of this, most of them used to go to church. Many people feel you can be a good Christian and not attend any church. Is it true? What does the Bible say about attending church? Join Phil Sanders and Mack Lyon on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 am. and hear this good lesson.
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DON’T STAY AWAY FROM CHURCH…
– Because you are poor. There is no admission charge.
– Because you are rich. Money is not everything.
– Because it rains. You go to work (or school) in the rain.
– Because it is cold. It is warm and friendly inside.
– Because it is hot. So is fishing and the golf course.
– Because no one invited you. People go to a lot of places unin-
vited and even pay to get in.
– Because of hypocrites. You associate with them every day in
every realm.
– Because of company. Bring them along; they’ll admire you.
– Because you have little children. Jesus says, “Permit the little
children to come to Me.”
– Because your clothes are not nice enough. God looks on the
heart.
– Because you don’t like the preacher. He is human, as we all are.
– Because the church always wants money. That is not true here.
– Because you have plenty of time in the future. Are you sure?
- Anonymous
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ADDRESS: Mildred Wolk –daughter of Mary Taylor. 1608 Briar Hollow Road Allen, TX 75002 ————
NEW ADDRESS FOR : JEAN LOVELL

3100 Blessing Court, Apt. 305 Bedford, TX 76021 Metro # 817-555-5187

(Give Jean a call or send a card.)

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MILITARY ADDRESS (Naomi Sanchez’s daughter) PVT. JENNIFER SANCHEZ Echo Company 1-61 INF. REGT. 4th Platoon Punishers Ft. Jackson, SC 29207 (Send her an encouraging message.) —————-

PRAYER LIST
Tom Duvall is at home and improving. Sherry Reynolds, daughter of Evelyn Dillon, went home on Wednesday, 2/3/2010. Sylvia McMillion has a date with her oncologist for possible surgery and further treatment. Vernon Percival is scheduled to have surgery to remove a skin cancer on his ear on Monday, Feb. 8th.
Remember All Others On The Prayer List: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Felix Gonzales, Magdalena Gonzalez; Gladys Hampton (friend of Ann Tomaszewski); Rita Harrison; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mike & Mary Jackson; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine; Nancy Lindley; Jacob & Joyce Locke; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Bobby Muirhead (sister of Billie & Jean Thompson); Vernon & Mary Ruth Percival; Henrietta Pummill; Lois Rodriquez; Mary Russell; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works —————–
Christ’s Haven for Children Grocery Van

Tuesday, February 16 at 10:30 A.M.

The most needed items are: Paper Towels
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VITAL SIGNS: January 31, 2010 Bible Study 61 Offering $2,814.40 Morning Worship 83 Budget $2,893.27 Afternoon Worship 42 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 1/27/2010 – 36 —————–
Ladies & Men’s Bible Classes

February, 12, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

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SYMPATHY
We want to offer our very much love and sympathy to the family and friends of Lewis Hinton; most especially to Rhonda and Rick Ramsey and all of the Hinton family. Lewis Hinton passed away Sunday evening on January 31, 2010. His funeral was Friday, February 5, 2010 here at Jefferson Blvd. Church of Christ. Interment was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Lewis was such a wonderful Christian and what a pleasure it was to know him and worship with him. He will be missed by all.

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“Reflections” by Jack Armstrong
What a great way to start off your week by being able to attend Bible Class, morning worship, and to top the day off with a worship in song!

Several of us got together over at El Fenix, and had some good ‘ol Mexican food and all really enjoyed the good fellowship.

We have some real talented men here at the JBCoC who help Jacob out in our fifth Sunday singing; they are Ben Perkins, Vernon Percival, Tommy Dipprey, Roger Jackson, Royal Smith, and our preacher, Wes Price.

Ann Taylor told me Tom Duvall got up this past Sunday A.M. to get ready for church service but was still a little too weak, and we all know if Tom were able he would be here! We miss you a lot Tom, but don’t rush it.

We were all saddened on Sunday afternoon just before service to learn that our old friend Lewis Hinton had passed away. Rhonda Ramsey was staying home to look after him, and had to call Rick to come back home after Lewis had taken a fall. She and Ryan tried to help him but to no avail. Our hearts go out to the Hinton and Ramsey family in their great loss (and ours). Our friendships go back a lot of years, back to the West Illinois Church of Christ days. Rick and Rhonda we want you to know we are all here to help in any way we can! The same thing goes for Faye and Bill and all of the Hinton clan.

We can remember back in 1992 when we had a good number of Mt. Viewers who came over to Sunset to try and be a part of this great bunch, and now our ranks have thinned out considerably. At my last count I think there is an even dozen of us here, and I think we started off with about 30 or so.

Let’s not forget our get together for Royal Smith and Jean Lovell on February 14th after our evening service in our Fellowship Hall. It just happens to be on Valentine’s Day. Do you suppose Bro. Wes planned it that way? It couldn’t be for two finer Christians than these two who we all love dearly and are going to miss sorely?

I noticed on the February calendar there are a lot of February birthdays and anniversaries. Be sure to look. See you next time the Good Lord willing. Remember.. “You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try”.
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)