7/28/2010
The Visitor – July 25, 2010
Here and There by Wes Price
I have delayed returning to this column for at least two weeks because I couldn’t think of how to express my thanks to this church and its members for the marvelous way you have touched my life and those in my family over these past months with prayers, cards, visits and other ways. There is simply no way to adequately say “Thank You!” Needless to say, your prayers have been honored by our Heavenly Father for my preservation and improve-ment and though a lot of progress has been made, there is still more ahead of me. I have no doubt that you will continue to keep me and my wife in your prayers for this difficult journey ahead.
And speaking of my wife, I would not have survived this ordeal without her everpresent help. Her daily vigil, not known to me for the time I spent in ICU, was a demonstration to all who came to visit of her love and affection. Our son came from Hawaii for several days to assist in the nightly vigils along with his sisters and their mates. I only am aware of these times because of what they tell me. If what they tell me is true and I have no doubt that it is, then I must have been in fragile and precarious state of health. I am so grateful that God gave me such a wonderful family.
With this return to the bulletin, I’m not sure when I will be able to return to the pulpit, but I am hoping that I will be able to preach on Sunday morning, August 1. It has been a source of great confidence to know that Roger has been here so faithfully during my absence and I know that he will continue to be available as long as we need him.
Along with all the other expressions of gratitude I’ve tried to express, let me also speak personally of Jacob Locke and James Schoolfield who carried on the work of Jefferson Boulevard and kept everything running smoothly. If ever there was a time when I felt indispensable, this long absence has proven me wrong. The fact of the matter is, I have wondered ………well…….. maybe I hadn’t better go any further in that direction. To say the least, I have been profoundly thankful for all who had an active part in keeping me in your prayers and helping carry on the work of the congregation in my absence. God bless all of you for your loyal service to Him.
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It was my sad duty this past week to conduct a brief graveside service in memory of our beloved Evelyn Dillon. We were in Charlton Hospital for a brief time together and I had the privilege of visiting with her in her room on two occasions. I’ll never forget the expression on her face when she recognized who I was. Her smile did me more good than the medicine I had taken. We shall miss that lovely smile, but it won’t be a permanent loss. If we follow her lead, we’ll get to see it again and again. Thank God for her life of faith.
If you would like to send a card to Sherry Reynolds, daughter of
Evelyn Dillon, the address is below. Evelyn’s graveside service was Wednesday, July 21, 2010:
Dale & Sherry Reynolds
905 Country Creek Lane
Red Oak, TX 75154
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Put Them In Circulation
During the reign of Oliver Cromwell, the British government began to run low on silver for coins. Lord Cromwell sent his men to the local cathedral to see if they could find any precious metal there. After investigating, they reported, “The only silver we can find is in the statues of the saints standing in the corners.”
To which the radical soldier and statesman of England replied: “Good! We’ll melt down the saints and put them in circulation!” That brief but direct order states the essence of the practical goal of authentic Christianity: Not rows of silver saints crammed into the corners of cathedrals, but melted saints circu- lating through the mainstream of humanity….On campuses where students can carve through the varnish of shallow answers. In the shop where employees test the mettle of every- day Christianity. At home with a house full of kids, where R&R means run and wrestle. In the concrete battlegrounds of sales competition, seasonal conventions, and sexual temptations, where hard-core assaults are made on internal character. On the hospital bed, where reality never takes a nap. In the office, where diligence and honesty are forever on the scaffold. On the team where patience and self-control are checked out. The cost factor of being a saint occurs on Monday and Tuesday and throughout the week. That’s when we’re “melted down and put in circulation.” “Sunday religion” may seem sufficient, but it isn’t. And pity the person who counts on it to get him through. – - Dallas Seminary Daily Devotional
PRAYER LIST
Wes Price is getting stronger. He does rehab three time a week, and at times is able to be back working in the church office during the week.
Ann Schoolfield will be going for eye tests this week.
Oleta Landin is slowly recovering from eye surgery. She hopes to be back with us in about 3 weeks.
Jimmy Mooney is ready to begin his chemo treatments this week.
Jim Birkhead, Elaine Birkhead’s husband, is home and improving.
Ben Pekins’ daughter, Karlyn Sugg, had emergency blood transfu-
sions this past week. She is now taking Vitamin B-12 shots daily.
Sylvia & Muriel McMillion have taken a trip to California to visit with their cousin Carol and her husband Pete Diamond. He is doing quite well at this time. We pray for their safe return.
Continue to remember:
Mary Ruth Percival; Rick Ramsey, Jimmy Mooney’s mother (Dorothy), R. C. Bell; Lois Rodriquez; Dale & Sherry Reynolds and Larry Stovall
Let us all continue to pray for the Tyson Family.
REMEMBER ALL OTHERS ON THE PRAYER LIST
Donna Denise Allen; George Bailey; Addie Bennett; Kathy Berry; Dr. “J” Coats; Perry Cotham; Urbanelle Cox; Carol & Peter Diamond; Tom Duvall; Ruby Faas; Rita Harrison; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Bob and Madeline Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine; Nancy Lindley; Muriel McMillion; Pat & Jimmie Mitchell; Billie Morgan; Bobby Muirhead (sister of Billie & Jean Thompson); Lula Murray; Vernon Percival; Henrietta Pummill; Mildred Sala; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor; Marie Works.
Vital Signs: July 18, 2010
Bible Study 59 Offering: $3,354.00
Morning Worship: 94 Budget: $2,893.27
Afternoon Worship: 44 Wed. Eve. Bible Study – 7/14 – NC ————- : ADDRESS RETRACTION FOR CARMEN RICH: 1310 Winding Brook Lane #107 Dallas, Dallas, TX 75208 ————-
We want to offer our much love and sympathy to the family of Evelyn Dillon. Evelyn passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the age of 95. Visitation for Evelyn was held at Jeter Funeral Home followed by graveside at Laurel Land conducted by Wes Price. What a wonderful Christian lady she was and beautiful in every way. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grand- mother and she will be missed so very much by all.
“Looking Forward – by Jack Armstrong What a grand sight it was on 7/11/2010 to see Wes and Alma Faye there in their second row seats at worship service on Sunday morning. I talked with him on Monday and he said it wore him out, but it sure was great to see everyone and to just be there with us! We all love you and are looking forward to you getting back with us for good!!
On this past Sunday evening I witnessed one of the most amazing revelations (as I’m sure you did too) from Bro. Roger Owen, who opened up his heart to us and revealed things that happened to he and his family and his experience as a youth minister and pulpit minister for the past 25 or 30 years. The point of his lesson was I’m sure that no matter how bad or how hard it gets the Good Lord is there and ready to help his folks out of a bad situation, and also there for the good times as well. I thought a lot of Bro. Roger before, and now I think even more of him after his revelation of his life. It takes a fine Christian to go through what he did and still be a strong working Christian he he is, and what a wonderful attitude he has. That lesson was one of the most informative I believe I’ve ever heard. Somewhere, some congregation will get a fine man for their pulpit, and I would hope there might be some way we could keep him here with us to help Bro. Wes out until he gets strong again. You don’t run into talent such as his every day.
There is no doubt in my mind that Bro. Wes is up and walking after all those days in intensive care and the regular room, because of lots of fervent meaningful prayers from lots of folks all over, as Larry said to me…”Dad he has to get through it, because he is full of God!”
It was so good to see our dear friends Alleta Smith and her beautiful daughter, Debbie and granddaughter Hallie there on July 11th . We’re sorry Hal Smith couldn’t have been there with them. We were all real close at the old Mt. View congregtion some 20+ years ago.
On Mondays while school is out Oleta and I have Angie’s youngest daughter, Sydney come and stay with us. She is nine years old and believe me when you get this age, trying to stay up with a nine year old gets a little tedious, but we love her dearly, and try to keep her entertained as best we can.
We haven’t heard from Addie Bennett in a while and sure hope she is doing better. Folks if you get a chance, sit down and drop our sick and shut-ins a little note. I know it will brighten their days! If you don’t know who to write, check with Charlie and Nadine Brown. Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)