The Visitor » The Visitor – February 7, 2010

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)