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Here and There
by Wes Price

A big thanks to Roger Owen for preaching in my place at both services today. My wife and I will be in Abilene where we will be attending the funeral of George Bailey’s beloved wife, Ela Beth who passed away a week ago in Houston. As I mentioned last Sunday, no preacher and wife has had a greater impact on our lives than has George and Ela Beth. We are thankful to God for allowing us the privilege of sharing time and space and opportunity with such genuine Christian people. We will express the regards of the entire Jefferson Boulevard church when we see George on Friday night at the family visitation.
I would appreciate it if you would join us in expressing your sympathy to George by sending him a card. His address is: George Bailey, Tarry Towne Estates, 1815 Enclave Parkway, #6103, Houston, TX 77077. Be sure to tell him you are a member of the Jefferson Boulevard church.
Keep us in your prayers for a safe journey.
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Next Sunday will be Mother’s Day and we look forward to having several visitors with us to visit their Moms. We hope you will be with us for a wonderful remembrance of Motherhood and join us as we honor the Father of us all, God, our heavenly Father.
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The box in the foyer is beginning to fill up with hair brushes for The Children’s Home of Lubbock. You still have time to add yours to the collection. They will be picked up on Friday, June 17th.
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Sunday Morning, May 8, In Search of the Lord’s Way will present a message by Phil Sanders entitled, “The Education of Our Children.” Join him on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m.

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You will notice we say “brother and sister” round here, it’s because we’re a family and each one is so near. When one has a heartache, we all shed a tear, and rejoice in each victory in this family so dear.

I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, for I’m part of the family, the Family of God.

From the door of an orphanage to the house of the King, no longer an outcast, a new song I sing; from rags unto riches, from the weak to the strong, I’m not worthy to be here, but PRAISE GOD! I BELONG!

I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His Blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, for I’m part of the family, the Family of God.
COME, BE PART OF THE FAMILY

PRAYER LIST
Sylvia McMillion – the results of her stress test were good.
R.C. Bell – Charlton Methodist Rehab – Room 118.
Let us continue to remember James and Ann Schoolfield as his recovery is slow.
Frances Jimenez is doing well and is recovering at home.
Let us all remember Jennie and Willie Wright.
Mildred Sala – Lynnwood Nursing and Rehab Center. Is doing better amd would enjoy company.
Pete and Carol Diamond (Carol is a cousin to Muriel & Sylvia McMillion) – his brain tumor is stationary at this time and he is doing some better.
Special Prayer Request for Rita Harrison for the loss of her eyesight in both eyes but most especially in her left eye.

Continue to Remember: Larry Armstrong; Oleta Armstrong; Ross Bridge; Charlie & Nadine Brown; David & Mary Jean Calvert; Betty Choate; Betty Conyers; Virginia Flanagan; Nancy Lindley; Nick Martinez; Mark Locke; Morris and Ann Miller; Jo Morris; Roger Owen; Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival; Nathan Vincent; Fran Womelsdorff.

Remember All Others On the Prayer List
Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Carol & Pete Diamond; Ruby Faas; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Billie Morgan; Bobby Muirhead, sister of Billie and Jean Thompson; Lula Murray; Henrietta Pummill; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor; Marie Works.
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VITAL SIGNS: April 24, 2011
Bible Study 56
Morning Worship 74
Afternoon Worship 36
Offering $2,449.50
Budget $2,864.42
Wed. April 20 28
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Ladies’ and Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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The box for hair brushes is in the foyer. The hair brushes will be picked up on Friday, June 17th .
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by Jack Armstrong
Well, folks this week started off real good since we heard that Rick’s surgery went real good. Bro. Bell is now in Rehab, Room 118. James Schoolfield is doing better, but is probably in store for a lengthy rehab. Frances Jimenez’s back surgery went well but she is in quite a bit of pain. Oleta is doing better and getting stronger each day. On the sad side, Rita Harrison is now blind in both eyes, and our hearts go out to her, because we love her, and she has had such a hard time for quite some time! We also pray Roger Owen will do well with his eye treatments. We pray fervently that all of our sick and shut-ins are doing much better!! As usual, Bro. Wes brought us two fine lessons on April 10th in the A.M. on “The Christian Change”, and in the evening
“The Pattern of Worship.” We really appreciate Roger’s comments in regards to Wes’ lessons, he really spoke for all of us!

Each week we call Rita Wood , and she brings us up to date on what’s going on and who’s up and who’s down, and to tell you the truth I just don’t know how we would get by without her! Speaking of Rita, just made me think about all of our women and how important they are to all of us here at the JBCoC.

Over all the years I’ve always called on our dear Ann Schoolfield to keep us up to date. Every time Oleta and I have been out visiting some one in the hospital we run into Louise Gerner, Debbie Morris and her sweet Mom, Jo. Of course, we all know Wes and Alma Faye are always on the go. Betty and Tom Conyers are helping to feed all at every occasion. Joyce Locke, Betty Thornton, Estell Lee, and Ruth Manning are there to help all. Cookie Rowe and Eugenia Talbott our official huggers and greeters and you can’t say enough about Ann Tomaszewski and all she does. Since it is not possible for me to list all, it is important to say all of our ladies play a very important part in this fine group. We would be in a heap of trouble without them. There can’t be any further proof any where than right here at the JBCoC, that as the scripture points out, we are all one in the church. When one of us is down, the others are right there to help out!
Well, folks, we’ll see you later the Good Lord Willing. Remember Our Goal… “When Duty Becomes Desire”

Semper Fidelis

(Always Faithful)

Here and There
by Wes Price

How can we describe this past week? We had so many of our members involved in surgery, tests and treatments that it was hard to keep up the pace. But the Lord made all of us equal to the task and we are happy to report the wonderful results. Frances Jimenez had back surgery on Monday and it was successful. The doctor gives her excellent recovery prospects. She is home. On Monday as well, James Schoolfield had a delicate shock treatment to his heart and it came off very well. He will still have a few days before his full strength returns, but he is well on his way to complete recovery at home. Continuing on Monday, David Calvert had sonogram tests on his carotid arteries and he got a good report. Then on Tuesday, Rick Ramsey had his cancer surgery in Baylor Hospital and as his doctor put it, “It could not have gone better.” We are happy to report that the cancer is gone. A side note to this includes the fact that Rick was at Wednesday night Bible study and brought a bulletin from the church where he, Rhonda and Anna attended that anticipated a good report from his surgery. It reads: “Sam and Norton’s friend, Rich (that’s how it was spelled) HAD cancer treatment.” Rick’s response was he considered himself to be “rich” and the past tense of the notice was correct. He HAD cancer. Thank God for answering our prayers in behalf of all of these. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
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We received a lovely note by email from our dear sister Marie McDougall. She writes, “Just a line to say I miss the Visitor I have been reading weekly. It’s so good to hear from dear friends. I hope ALL is well. My love and best to all, God bless. Marie McDougall.” Her email address is: rcmdou@webtv.net. Why don’t you drop her a cheerful note?
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Your elders recently sent $1,000 to the building fund for the Bible School in The Democratic Republic of the Congo. We are happy to learn that, another donor has agreed to match all the funds donated, so our $1,000 has now grown to $2,000. If you would like to join in this project, you may mail your contributions to: Prestoncrest Church of Christ, ATT: Betty Moore – HTBSC Building Fund, 12700 Preston Road, Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75230. —————— I’m still glad when our members who visit churches out of town to bring me a copy of the bulletin where they attended. As I mentioned, Rick Ramsey brought me one from Whitesboro, TX and the Thompson sisters brought me one from the Williamsburg Church of Christ in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is always refreshing to read news from other congregatinos and it is not unusual for me to find useful articles to use in sermons or to use in our own bulletin. Thanks for remembering to bring a bulletin. Thanks even more for finding time on a travel trip to meet with the Lord’s people on His day. ——————
Anyone can make a good start, but staying faithful to the end demands loyalty and determination. How can we as Christians stay faithful to our Lord amidst all the temptations and challenges facing us each day? Join Phil Sanders for his lesson on Sunday Morning, May 1, entitled: “Staying Faithful.” In Search of the Lord’s Way is on Channel 27, KDFI-TV every Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. ——————
We made a request on Wednesday night that we want to repeat here. We need some willing workers for World Bible School to send out some lessons that have already been prepared for mailing. If you would like to help in this good effort, join us this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. for an instructional session. I don’t know how many lessons have been sent since we joined the WBS effort, but Ann Tomaszewski has over 500 students at the present time. PLEASE COME AND PARTICIPATE IN SENDING THE GOSPEL TO THE WHOLE WORLD. =================================================== MEN TO SERVE, SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2011 Prayers for Lord’s Supper and Giving – Roger Owen Ben Perkins Roger Jackson David Calvert Rodolfo Gonzalez Serving from the Back Jimmy Morris Terry Crossland Afternoon Service Rick Ramsey =================================================== The Schoolfields want to thank everyone for their calls, cards, prayers and for sitting with Ann at the hospital during the procedure for James. The procedure went well and James is slowly recuperating under Ann’s watchful eye.
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Sylvia McMillion will have a stress test Monday.
R.C. Bell – Charlton Methodist Rehab – Room 118.
Ross Bridge is home and doing well.
James Schoolfield had a successful heart shock treatment last Monday and is recuperating at home but it will be slow.
Rick Ramsey no longer has cancer after his laprosocopic surgery Tuesday, April 19th. How wonderful.
David Calvert’s tests were good.
Roger Owen is undergoing treatment for his eye.
Frances Jimenez is recuperating at home.
Let us all remember Jennie and Willie Wright at this time.
Dan & Eugenia Talbott should be back from their trip to Colorado late tonight.
Mildred Sala – Lynnwood Nursing and Rehab Center.
Special Prayer Request for Rita Harrison for the loss of her eyesight in both eyes but most especially in her left eye.

Continue to Remember: Oleta Armstrong; Charlie & Nadine Brown; David & Mary Jean Calvert; Betty Choate; Betty Conyers; Virginia Flanagan; Nancy Lindley; Nick Martinez; Mark Locke; Morris and Ann Miller; Jo Morris; Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival; Phil Murphy; Nathan Vincent; Fran Womelsdorff.
Remember All Others On the Prayer List
Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Carol & Pete Diamond; Ruby Faas; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Billie Morgan; Bobby Muirhead, sister of Billie and Jean Thompson; Lula Murray; Henrietta Pummill; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor; Marie Works.
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VITAL SIGNS: April 17, 2011
Bible Study 56
Morning Worship 72
Afternoon Worship 37
Offering $2,735.00
Budget $2,864.42
Wed. April 13 38
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Ladies’ and Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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NEW ADDRESS FOR John C. Rowland Reunion Plaza 1919 University, Room 302 Durant, OK 74701 (Brother-in-law of Oleta Landin) “LOOKING FORWARD”
by Jack Armstrong

We heard from Kay Jurecka and Jean Lovell this past week, and they are doing well and said to tell all of you hello! Sometime I think about giving up writing this ‘ol column, and then I hear from folks like these, and the contact we have with them and I just keep on going. We pray the Schoolfields, Bro. Bell, Rick Ramsey, Roger Owen, Mildred Sala, Rita Harrison. Jennie and Willie Wright, and all those on our sick list are doing better and that Rick’s treatment will do the job.
In our last “Visitor” there was a story by Barry Newton..
“A Husband That Understands,” and if you didn’t get to read it you should because it really says a lot!
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, speaking about the column, if ever in this world there was a husband that understands it’s our good friend, David Calvert. I don’t think I’ve ever known a man who is so understanding, patient nor as charitable as he is to all especially to his sweet wife, Mary Jean! I’ve never seen him mad or upset, but always upbeat, and never a bad thing to say about anyone. Oleta and I have a snack with them over at Chubby’s after service sometimes on Sunday evening, and we really enjoy the get-together. Mary Dunn used to join us until she moved away. Seems like you really get to know folks better, when you break bread together.
Some of you have asked about our son, Jack who has been out of work for quite some time, and he landed a good job with Southwest Airlines, and thank all of you who have inquired. We thank the Good Lord once again for answering our prayers on his behalf. Larry is doing fine too. He’s not working, but making out fine. Oleta and I would be lost without Larry’s help, he is always there when we need him, and it sure is nice to know we have him so close by! I’m sure it’s a pain for him sometime to be so close, but we sure enjoy having him there!
It’s been great visiting with you again and we’ll see you next time, the Good Lord willing.
REMEMBER OUR GOAL… “When Duty Becomes Desire” Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

Here and There
by Wes Price

We agreed to join the Children’s Home of Lubbock to join other churches in collecting hairbrushes for the children. So far, I have not seen any hair brushes in the box in the foyer. We still have plenty of time, however, since the collection date is June 17th. Let’s see what we can do to fill a big box with hairbrushes.
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The Prices and Lockes had the privilege last Monday of driving up to Durant, Oklahoma to attend the funeral of Oleta Landin’s sister, Vivian Kenney. We were so glad to represent Jefferson Boulevard church and Oleta was pleased that we were there.
An additional blessing we received was that the wild flowers, including blue bonnets, primroses and what we called Indian paint brushes were in abundance in the medians and shoulders of the freeway. The Indian paint brushes were very unusual, so much so that we have concluded that it was some other plant, but unknown to us. It was the same beautiful orange, but the top of the flower was different than the paint brush. If you have a clue, let me know but don’t tell Jacob. I want to be the first to know so I can tell him.
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Monday will be a busy day for our members. Beginning with Frances Jimenez who will have surgery on her back at Charlton Methodist, there there is James Schoolfield who will have a heart treatment at Methodist Central and then, David Calvert will be having some delicate tests on his head at Methodist Central.
We learned that Rick Ramsey will be having a tumor removed at Baylor Hospital on Tuesday, April 19th at Baylor Hospital.
We also learned that Roger Owen had an unusual eye problem recently and at Estell Lees urging, he went to see the doctor she works for. He was diagnosed as having had a blood vessel rupture behind the left eyeball and will have to go see another eye specialist on Thursday of this week (April 21).
All of these, along with a host of others in this bulletin will need our diligent prayers for their recovery and restoration to full health.
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It was a joy to have Lou Barnett with us this past Sunday. She is now safely residing in Houston with her daughter and son-in-law. Her address is on the bulletin board in the Community Room. Please drop her a note occasionally to keep her encouragd.
I had a good telephone visit this past week with Sue Lawrence. She claims to be in fairly good health for someone who is 92 years old. But, sadly, she has lost the central vision in both her eyes and can only see peripherally. Please drop her a note and encourage her. She reports that Henrietta is not doing very well, so a card to her as well would be in order. If you do not have their addresses or telephone numbers, then call the church office and ask for them.
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Our Shredding Party last week was a great success. We had 37 present for breakfast and several of these had bags of documents for the shredding truck. My thanks to Rick Ramsey, David Johnston, Tom Dipprey (who also came on Friday to cook all the bacon and sausage), Vernon Percival (who treated us to his great gravy preparation), Dan Talbott and Paul Tomaszewski and others who helped with the cleanup.
We will be having another get-together sometime in May for a “clean-up” and “fix up” day to get our building in ship-shape for summer. By-the-way, you should be able to be cool and comfortable this morning. Our A/C men came and switched us over to cooling this past week.
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No moment in history has as much meaning or has made as much impact on our lives as the story of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We need to look again and again at what God has done for us.
Join Phil Sanders for a message entitled, “The Gospel Story” on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 next Sunday morning. =================================================== SYMPATHY: We want to offer our much love and sympathy to Oleta Landin and family. Vivian Kenney, 97 years old and twin sister of Lillian Rowland, passed away this past Friday, April 8, 2011 and her funeral was in Durant, Oklahoma Monday, April 11th. Lillian Rowland passed away in 2008. The twins both had long Christian lives and were such a blessing to all. Let us continue to surround Oleta with our much love and support. ===================================================
PRAYER LIST
R.C. Bell – Charlton Methodist – A Tower Room 4118. He is improving.
Mildred Sala – Lynnwood Nursing and Rehab. She is improving.
James Schoolfield will have a heart treatment at Methodist Central, Monday, April 18th.
Rick Ramsey will have laprosocopic surgery Tuesday, April 19th to remove the cancer at Baylor Hospital.
David Calvert will have some delicate tests on his head at Methodist Central on April 18th
Roger Owen will see a a Retna specialist on Thursday, April 21st.
Roger had a hemerage in his left eye.
Frances Jimenez is scheduled for back surgery Monday, April 18th at Charlton Methodist Hospital.
Amy Martinez’ grandfather, Nick Martinez, is recovering from a broken hip in a nursing home, and she requested prayers for him.
Dan & Eugenia Talbott left this past Thursday on a trip to Colorado and will return late April 24th.
Special Prayer Request for Rita Harrison for the loss of her eyesight in both eyes but most especially in her left eye.

Continue to Remember: Oleta Armstrong; Charlie & Nadine Brown; David & Mary Jean Calvert; Betty Choate; Betty Conyers; Virginia Flanagan; Nancy Lindley; Mark Locke; Morris and Ann Miller; Jo Morris; Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival; Phil Murphy; Nanthan Vincent; Fran Womelsdorff; Jennie and Willie Wright.
Remember All Others On the Prayer List
Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Carol & Pete Diamond; Ruby Faas; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Billie Morgan; Bobby Muirhead, sister of Billie and Jean Thompson; Lula Murray; Henrietta Pummill; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor; Marie Works.
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VITAL SIGNS: April 10, 2011
Bible Study 50
Morning Worship 67
Afternoon Worship 43
Offering $3,012.50
Budget $2,864.42
Wed. April 6 36
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Ladies’ and Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, April 19, 2011

“LOOKING FORWARD”
by Jack Armstrong

We had another wonderful worship service today, April 10, 2011 and are looking forward to this evening.
The air condition unit was not on today and I’ve never seen so many hand fans in action. Remember back in the “good old days when we didn’t have air conditioning and had to open the doors and windows to cool off? This was back when we usually stayed for an hour or longer, and then spend another hour on the porch just visiting. I guess modern times have spoiled us somewhat.
Oleta and I, like some of you, are down to a one car family now, and you know it works out just fine. Of course, being older we don’t go around as much and when we do go we go together.
Roger had a great class as usual this morning, and what did we ever do without Roger and Linda. They are truly a blessing to us!
I still have folks ask how Wes is doing and all we can say is that he is back letting us have it with both barrels. You just can’t keep a good man down! We are so thankful for that.
I want to thank David Johnston for doing my job of counting our attendance, since I kinda fell down on the job when I had to be off with Oleta when she was so sick. We also want to thank our old standby, Jimmy Morris for all he does. He’s always there to pitch in at whatever he can do to help out!
We understand the “Navy Gravy” was great prepared by our old Navy Veteran cook, Vernon Percival. The breakfast was was last Saturday. These get-togethers are just great and Oleta and I were sorry we had to miss out. Depend on Bro. Wes to come up with some great ideas for fellowship gatherings.
Well, we’ll see you later the Good Lord Willing. We pray all of our sick and shut-ins are doing much better and pray that Rick’s treatments do away with his problem!
For those who did not hear, Roger Owen’s test came out good, no heart problem, but he still has a pain, but they couldn’t figure out why. Hopefully it will just go away.

REMBER OUR GOAL…
“When Duty Becomes Desire

Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)