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Here and There by Wes Price

PLEASE DON’T FORGET! My wife and I will be looking forward to having you visit us for open house in our home in Cedar Hill on Saturday, July 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (This doesn’t mean you have to stay for two hours, but you can come and go when you like). Just come and join us for a bevy or piethora of anniversary events. We love this church and want in some way to show that love by extending a bit of Christian fellowship to all of you. Refreshments and light snacks will be served.
Our address is 1124 Angela Court, Cedar Hill, and the phone number in case you get lost trying to find it is
972-293-3213.
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We had the privilege of showing our love and respect for R.C. Bell this past week and the family was profoundly grateful. We were so impressed with the memorial message R.C.’s grandson Robert made at the service. I know R.C. would have been proud. Of course, Robert’s mother and grandmother were proud of him. I told Robert the next time he comes to visit us, we will expect him to preach for us.
An additional special touch to the funeral arrangements was the escort of motorcyclists who accompanied us as a tribute to R.C.’s military service. That was very impressive as they rode behind the funeral coach with the U. S. flag waving proudly. Among those motorcyclists was Amber Garland, who of course is one of our own members. I was glad to greet her before we left the church building and then again at the grave site and reminded her that we still miss her and are anxious for her to get back to us. She agreed that she still belonged to us, but no response about when she will return to be part of our usual fellowship. Please keep her in your prayers.
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Special thanks to Betty and Tom Conyers and their assistants, Louise Gerner, Ann Tomaszewski, and Cookie Rowe for their special help in serving the meal. And, thanks to Rick Ramsey who picked up the food from the caterer.
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Terry Crossland’s new address is: 266 Ervin Hills Gilmer, TX 75644. Drop him a line and tell him we miss him. ————– Join Phil Sanders on The Search at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV. His message next Sunday will be, “A Nation Under God.” =========== ======================================
THE PERIL OF THE EMPTY HOUSE

Jesus describes the Jewish nation as a house that is clean for a little while and then the evil heart of unbelief returns to the house find it “unoccupied,” “swept,” and “put in order” (kosmeo, Vine). Finding the house empty the unclean spirit brings seven other spirits more wicked than itself to live there. The last state of the Jewish nation is worse than the first.
Barclay notes, “Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.” When men and women obey the gospel, by leaving religious error (Mark 7:7) ceasing from immorality, (Colossians 3:1-11] having been cleansed by the blood of Jesus (John 19:34; Romans 6:3-4; Acts 22:16), they have a clean house. So, one must fill the life that once was busy in sin and ungodliness with good works. Paul writes, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18; ef. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you…” (Colossians 3:16). The babe in Christ must feed often on the spiritual milk of the word that he or she may grow (1 Peter 2:1-5).
Paul admonished young Titus: “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a pecuiliar people, zealous of good works” (Titus 2:14). Let us grow and mature in the instruction of the Lord. According to your ability and opportunity find good works in the kingdom to fill your life (house).

PRAYER LIST
Please keep Juanita Bell in your prayers.
Oleta Armstrong will have surgery soon.
Rick Ramsey continues his chemo treatments. We continue to pray they are successful. Jennie Wright is now at Grace Presbyterian Village Room 3005.
Mary Ruth Percival – instead of bruised ribs, she has broken ribs and needs our continuous prayers for recovery.
Ruben and Frances Jimenez are scheduled for their second cataract surgery on Tuesday, June 28th.
Tom Duvall’s eye surgery went well Tuesday.
Ed Grimmett, Eugenia and Dan’s brother-in-law, is in the hospital in Lubbock with erratic heartbeats – waiting for the cardiac specialist.
Sylvia and Muriel McMillion – Regarding their cousin’s husband, Pete Diamond – the latest tests reveal the malignant tumor has not grown. How wonderful.
Nancy Lindley is undergoing chemo for four inoperable cancer tumors, and Ann Tomaszewski requests a special place in our prayers for her.

Larry Armstrong; Addie Bennett; Jim Birkhead; Brittany Burton, Ross Bridge; Charlie & Nadine Brown; David & Mary Jean Calvert; Betty Choate; Dr. “J” Coats; Ada Couch; Urbanelle Cox; Pete & Carol Diamond; Ruby Faas; Virginia Flanagan; Rita Harrison; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Alfreda Houston; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Mark Locke; Don McGowan (brother-in-law of Agnes Nelson); Morris and Ann Miller; Daselle Mitchell; Billie Morgan; Jo Morris; Bobby Muirhead, sister of Billie and Jean Thompson; Lula Murray; Roger Owen; Henrietta Pummill; James & Ann Schoolfield; Nancy Spurgeon; Dan Talbott; Treva Traylor; Don Winn; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works.

David Mutranowski, great-nephew of Betty Thornton, stationed in Afghanistan; Nathan Vincent, great-nephew of Agnes Nelson, stationed in Kuwait. Also all of the other service men and women.
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VITAL SIGNS: June 19, 2011 Offering $2,979.00
Bible Study 49 Budget $2,864.42
Morning Worship 72
Afternoon Worship 41 Wed. Bible Study, 6/15/2011 29
“LOOKING FORWARD” by Jack Armstrong We are all looking forward to going out to the Price’s on July 2nd to celebrate all of his achievements as well as Wes’ 76th birthday. If he keeps on he will catch me. We are so glad he and Alma came to be with us back in 1991!!
We were all saddened this week to lose two more of our long time friends in brother R.C. Bell and sister Mildred Sala. Once again our loss will be Heavens gain! Brother Bell and I used to be in the automotive repair business at the same time many years ago. Our hearts go out to both families in their great loss. They were both fine Christians!
We sure do miss Terry Crossland around here, and his big ‘ol friendly smile. Always ready to help out any way he could.
We were so sorry to hear from Vernon that Mary Ruth’s cracked ribs turned out to be broken and that she will be laid up for 4 to 6 weeks, we love them and our prayers will be with them constantly.
Our men in the congregation will have to double up and triple up on their jobs since so many are out. Seems like Richard and Ben Perkins, Tom Dipprey, and Roger are already doing double duty as are Rick, Roger Jackson, and Jimmy Morris. What ever we do, it’s for the Good Lord!
We mentioned in the last Visitor about David Mutranowski (great-nephew of Betty Thornton) and Nathan Vincent (great-nephew of Agnes Nelson). David is serving in Afghanistan and Nathan is serving in Kuwait. Let’s always keep these fine young men in our prayers along with all the rest who are serving in the service overseas.
Folks, let’s give Rita Harrison a call now and then to let her know we care. Things get awful lonely I imagine when your eye sight is gone.
Oleta wants to thank you all for the beautiful cards and for the prayers and calls when she had to go back to the hospital for the same ailment. She is home now, weak, but doing better. We love you and for your sweet caring hearts and for your showing of love! From the preacher on down you are the greatest! Not bragging, just fact!
We pray that Rick’s treatments will do the job and he will feel great soon. We pray Jennie Wright will be pain free and that
Dan Talbott will not have any more trouble with his arteries. Also we pray that Alfreda Houston will be pain free.
We have 9 couples who celebrate anniversaries in June and we want to wish all of them many more! We have 14 birthdays, so hope you all had great ones!
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

Here and There by Wes Price

You will be pleased to know this morning that Roger Owen will be bringing us a lesson in tribute of Father’s Day. I know we all will be uplifted by that lesson.
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In last week’s bulletin, we inadvertently cited the wrong date for our celebration. Instead of July 3, it will be July 2. Of course many of you were quick to correct me, that I had either quoted the wrong day or the wrong date. Sorry about that! We do hope you have reserved July 2, for a visit to our home in Cedar Hill to help us celebrate these several special events in our lives.
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The Jefferson Boulevard church is pleased to tell you that beginning July 1, we will add David and Paula Tarbet to our list of missionaries. They will be working with the churches in Connecticut. Please add them to your prayer list for that great work in the northeast where they worked for several years before coming to work with the Whiterock church here in Dallas.
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On Sunday, June 26th, we will give you an opportunity to help us provide some assistance to the church in Joplin, Missouri which suffered severe damage in the recent tornado. We will be making a donation from the church, but want to provide an opportunity for each of you to make a gift as a way of thanking the Lord for preserving us from our own close calls. We will not take up a separate collection for this, so we ask that you write on a second check “For Joplin, MO.” so that we can put it aside for that special gift.
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We now have a new address for our dear brother and friend, Ed Horn. He has been moved to the Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX 75418-3254. The address is
1300 Seven Oaks Road, Room 408A. His telephone number is
903-583-4360. I know he would love hear from you.
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Join Phil Sanders for his message on Sunday morning,
June 26, on Channel 27, KDFI-TV, ENTITLED, “For All Time.” Though our contemporary culture is all around us, there are some vital things in Christ and The Bible that transcend time. Christianity is a faith for all times in all places and for all people. That’s what makes it so necessary to be a Christian.

SYMPATHY: We want to offer our much love and sympathy to the family and friends of Mildred Sala. Mildred passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Her funeral was Saturday morning here at the church building officiated by Wes Price. Mildred was a devout Christian that will be greatly missed by all. It was such a pleasure to know and worship with Mildred Sala was 98 on June 15, 2011.

SYMPATHY: We want to offer our much love and sympathy to the family of R. C. Bell, most especially to his wife, Juanita. R. C. and Juanita were married over 62 years. R. C. passed away Thursday morning, June 16, 2011. The funeral will be Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. here at the church building. Burial will be at DFW National Cemetery at 11:15. R. C. Bell was a devout Christian that will be missed by all. It was a real pleasure to know and worship with R. C. Bell.
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HOW BEAUTIFUL HEAVEN MUST BE
We read of a place that’s called heaven, It’s made for the pure and the free. These truths in God’s word He has given,
How beautiful heaven must be.

In heaven, no drooping, nor pining, No wishing for elsewhere
to be, God’s light is forever there shining,
How beautiful heaven must be.

Pure waters of life there are flowing, And all who will drink
may be free, Rare jewels of splendor are glowing,
How beautiful heaven must be.

How beautiful heaven must be, Sweet home of the happy and free;
Fair haven of rest for the weary, How beautiful heaven must be.

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Oleta Armstrong will see another doctor June 24, 2011.
Rick Ramsey continues his chemo treatments. We continue to pray they are successful. Jennie Wright is now in a HOSPICE Care Facility in Irving. We pray for Jennie & Willie.
Mary Ruth Percival has badly bruised ribs from a fall, and is having a very difficult time recovering from the fall.
Ruben and Frances Jimenez both had cataract surgery last
Tuesday, and are doing well.
Betty Conyers has been ill with a urinary tract infection.
Amy Martinez is having severe back pain (she is Domingo and Becky’s daughter-in-law).
Nancy Lindley is undergoing chemo for four inoperable cancer tumors, and Ann Tomaszewski requests a special place in our prayers for her.
Brittany Burton – 12 yr. old that has had 2 brain surgeries and
still needs our prayers.
Larry Armstrong; Addie Bennett; Jim Birkhead; Ross Bridge; Charlie & Nadine Brown; David & Mary Jean Calvert; Betty Choate; Dr. “J” Coats; Ada Couch; Urbanelle Cox; Pete & Carol Diamond; Ruby Faas; Virginia Flanagan; Rita Harrison; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Alfreda Houston; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Mark Locke; Don McGowan (brother-in-law of Agnes Nelson); Morris and Ann Miller; Daselle Mitchell; Billie Morgan; Jo Morris; Bobby Muirhead, sister of Billie and Jean Thompson; Lula Murray; Roger Owen; Henrietta Pummill; James & Ann Schoolfield; Nancy Spurgeon; Dan Talbott; Treva Traylor Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works.
David Mutranowski, great-nephew of Betty Thornton, stationed in Afghanistan; Nathan Vincent, great-nephew of Agnes Nelson, stationed in Kuwait. Also all of the other service men and women.
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VITAL SIGNS: June 12, 2011 Offering $2,979.00
Bible Study 44 Budget $2,864.42
Morning Worship 73
Afternoon Worship 47 Wed. Bible Study , 6/8/2011 30

“LOOKING FORWARD” by Jack Armstrong

Dear Ones, I want to tell you about a little 97 year old lady who worked hard for the “Dear Lord” most of her life. She passed away a few weeks ago and the dear one was a member of the Hawn Freeway Church of Christ, and Aunt to Dan Sherbit. She wrote some of the most beautiful and meaningful poems I’ve ever read, and often sent them to me to use in my column. Her name was Rosa Duke, and she really and truly loved her Lord!!!
I am enclosing a piece she sent to me several years ago, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

ONLY ONE “T” IN DIRTY
He was not too well educated, and his manner was
somewhat rough and crude. He became a Christian
and was boiling with enthusiasm to be of some
genuine service to his Savior.

The preacher handed him a list of ten names with
this explanation: “These men are all members of
the church but they seldom attend the services.
Some of them are prominent men of the city. Con-
tact them any way you can. Here is some church
stationery you may use to write them letters. Get
them back to church!!!”

The man accepted the challenge with rugged deter-
mination. About three weeks later a letter came to
the church office from a prominent physician in the
city – his name had been on the list. Inside that
letter was a $1,000 check and note:

Dear preacher: Enclosed is my check for
one thousand dollars to make up my missing
contributions for the past several weeks. I’m
sorry for missing worship, be assured that I’ll
be present this Lord’s day and every Lord’s day following. I won’t miss worship again if I can
help it. Sincerely, Dr. Jones.
P.S. Would you please tell your secretary that
there is only one “T” in ‘dirty’ and no ‘c’ in
’skunk’.
~ Rosa Duke
Remember Our Goal… “When Duty Becomes Desire”

Here and There

by Wes Price

Thank you for your indulgence with my request Sunday morning about the sermon on the second coming of Christ at the afternoon service. I had several cards turned in with comments about what the hearer heard that was a repeat from the morning service. I was honestly surprised that I repeated more thoughts and Scriptures from the morning service. I guess that those of you who did not turn in a card just simply went back to sleep after I began preaching like you did at the morning service. (Now, now, a little humor is essential to a calm demeanor). Thanks for your input.
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We received word early this week about the passing of our dear friend and brother, Ralph Churchill in Waterboro, SC at the age of 90. We have missed he and Kathryn since they moved to South Carolina several years ago to live near one of their daughters and her husband. As in the case of Kathryn, Ralph donated his body to medical science and there will not be a funeral or memorial service at this time. We will let you know when the family schedules a memorial service here so that we may pay our respects to them. Ralph and Kathryn were almost like grandparents to Beth Whitaker and we extend our sympathy to her in his passing.
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Now, mark this date on your calendar: SATURDAY, JULY 3, FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. My wife and I extend a cordial invitation to this church (every member) to join us in a celebration at our home in Cedar Hill. Though dates for these events do not occur on the same day, they come so close together that we thought it would be great to have you join us for a casual visit in our home and enjoy some snacks, soft drinks, tea and maybe a slice of watermelon. It will be a come-and-go affair, so you will not be obligated to an all afternoon affair. The events and the dates are as follows: First, our 55th wedding anniversary, June 16th; My 76th birthday on July 1 as well as the 48th year in full time ministry on the same date. My 20th anniversary at the Sunset/Jefferson Boulevard church on the last Sunday of June 1991; and finally on June 30 last year, I finally was released from the Charlton Hospital after a long stay. Now if that’s not a collection of events to celebrate, I don’t know what would be. Please, please come join us for a bit of fellowship and help us rejoice at the wonderful fellowship we enjoy in this church.

We were blessed with a great host of visitors last Sunday at the morning worship service. Some of these are repeat visitors and we are hoping that they will find a warm and friendly place where they may become fellow members. Let’s continue to be open and friendly to all those who come our way.
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My wife and I have had the privilege of having our son Wesley with us for the past several days although he is away from us this weekend but will be returning for several more days next week. The last time he came to see me, was part of the time in the hospital when I was unconscious and was not aware of his visit. You must know how much it meant to me when I finally woke up and learned that he had been to see me. That was true of several friends who live in other cities who came during that black-out/twilight time. Then, finally I kinda got my life back and was overwhelmed and continue to be for the host of people who came to visit, both from this church family and others whom we have known through the years. Thanks again, for your loving support of me and my wife through this nearly 1 year since I got back into the real world. Above all, I thank my God for His answer to the prayers of hundreds of people who remembered me continuously in their prayers.
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Join in Search of the Lord’s Way Sunday morning each week at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV.
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How wonderful it was last Sunday evening, June 5th , to see James and Ann Schoolfield, and Charlie and Nadine Brown. We pray they will continue to improve and be back with us as always.
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SYMPATHY: We want to offer our love and sympathy to the family and friends, especially Beth Whitaker, of Ralph Churchill. Ralph passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at the age of 90.
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PRAYER LIST
Oleta Armstrong – Charlton Methodist – Room F4210.
Rick Ramsey has begun chemo treatments. We pray they are successful.
Dan Talbott had a stint placed in his artery on June 10th, and does not plan further heart surgery at this time.
Jennie Wright is not doing well at this time. We pray for Jennie & Willie.
Alfreda Houston,a friend of Rita Wood and member of Ovilla Church of Christ, has been diagnosed with cancer (fast growing type) of the bladder. She and her family need our special prayers.
Larry Armstrong; Oleta Armstrong; R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Jim Birkhead; Ross Bridge; Charlie & Nadine Brown; David & Mary Jean Calvert; Betty Choate; Dr. “J” Coats; Betty Conyers; Ada Couch; Urbanelle Cox; Pete & Carol Diamond; Ruby Faas; Virginia Flanagan; Rita Harrison; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Nancy Lindley; Mark Locke; Don McGowan (brother-in-law of Agnes Nelson); Morris and Ann Miller; Daselle Mitchell; Billie Morgan; Jo Morris; Bobby Muirhead, sister of Billie and Jean Thompson; Lula Murray; Roger Owen; Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival; Henrietta Pummill; James & Ann Schoolfield; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works.

David Mutranowski, great-nephew of Betty Thornton, stationed in Afghanistan; Nathan Vincent, great-nephew of Agnes Nelson, stationed in Kuwait. Also all of the other service men and women.
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VITAL SIGNS: June 5, 2011
Bible Study 49
Morning Worship 70
Afternoon Worship 45
Offering $4,434.00 Budget $2,864.42 ———-
The box for hair brushes is in the foyer. They will be picked up on Friday, June 17th from Lubbock Children’s Home.

Christ’s Haven for Children Grocery Truck – June 14th. Items
of particular need are shown on the bulletin board in the Community Room and in the foyer.

“LOOKING FORWARD”
by Jack Armstrong
Talk about looking forward, we can look for a real hot summer ahead, if spring weather now is any indication of what’s to come. I look around and see all of the beautiful plants in the nurseries, and it is jut too hot to get out and plant them.
I’ve gotten to the time of my life where I have to have someone come in and do my yard work, and it hurts to sit back and see someone do what I used to love to do.
Our daughter, Gloria has moved way off to Burleson (it’s only 30 or 40 miles but it seems like 100) to be closer to her daughter, Brit. I guess it will all work out fine.
It seems to me in this day and time folks just don’t get together like we use to. I don’t know what it is, but it seems everyone was much closer back in the good old days. Especially on Sunday we would all attend church services, then head over to someone’s house, have lunch and visit until time to go back to church. Or course, I realize we are all older now and automatically slow down some. But I sure do miss those old days.

I hope this column doesn’t sound like a self pity piece, but I was just sitting here thinking about things, so I thought I would pass my thoughts your way.

We had a great day of worship on Sunday, June 5, 2011. Wayne and Nadine Pruett came to visit us all the way from Ranger, TX and it was sure good to see them. We also had several other visitors. Sunday evening James and Ann Schoolfield, and Charlie and Nadine Brown were here and what a pleasure it was to see them. I do hope they can continue to improve and be back with us soon.

I don’t know what we did before Roger and Linda came over to the JBCoC. Roger led the singing, and also presided over the Lord’s Supper on June 5th. Some folks when they come into a congregation really make a difference and these two really do. He did a great job of leading our singing, even though, as he said, it’s hard to fill Jacob’s shoes.

Talking about song leaders, I never will forget our Cecil Ethridge, who is deceased. One evening he was sitting on the front pew dozing off during Wes’ sermon. After the semon was over I asked Wes if he wanted me to wake Cecil and he said… “No, I put him to sleep and I’ll wake him up”.

Remember Our Goal…”When Duty Becomes Desire”
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

Here and There

by Wes Price

I hope you found a place among the many in our city to celebrate Memorial Day. My wife and I attended the one at Laurelland and were very pleased with the program. We did, however, suffer some ear pain when they began to fire off the 21 gun salute with cannons, no less. It seemed so fitting.
We did have one complaint however. Someone had the spirit of hospitality to arrange for tables to be set up under cover with a variety of foods for those who attended. The problem was, that people did not have the courtesy to wait until the program was over before they began to help themselves to the food. Two elderly ladies further compromised the solemnity of the occasion by chatting the whole time they were trying to fill their plates with food. Where has our sense of propiety gone? You would think that older citizens would have learned respect for certain events and would set a good example. But it seems that they have been influenced by the casual and laid back attitude of younger people. By the way, most of the people present were grown mature adults.
A big thanks to the one who provided the food, but I hope they do not bring it next year, or have people wait until the program is over before they serve the food. And, the program only lasted about an hour.
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I learned this week from Mack Lyon about a church in Joplin, MO. where we can send whatever relief funds we accumulate for the best use. He said that in talking with the preacher that one of the deacons of that church was killed in the storm and left a widow and two teenage children. The church sustained some damage, but they are still able to use it. Several members had serious damage to their homes. Let’s get ready to thank the lord that we were recently spared similar devastation by making a generous response to this good church in Missouri.
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Join in Search of the Lord’s Way Sunday morning each week at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV. This next week (June 12) Phil will be speaking on “The Church Is Necessary. Most American believe you can be a “good” Christian without ever being a member of any church, but the Bible speaks of the church in very different terms. Is it necessary to be a church member? Join Phil for his answer.
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Rick & Rhonda Ramsey
2526 Axminster Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

NEW ADDRESS: Terry Crossland
7575 Ermine Road
Gilmer, TX 75644
Email: TERRY @ gmail.com
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UNTIL WE’RE OUT OF THIS VALLEY
As you walk thru the valley of shadow
Sadness, depression, and loneliness
covers you with despair
When others don’t understand or some
don’t seem to care.
They are busy with demanding things.
They are burdened with troubles and feel
the same as you.
Even in this valley of pain and sorrow,
there are still things we can do.

We must remember Christ suffered the same
pain and sorrow.
He has walked in this valley before,
And does so again with us.
He knows the way thru this valley
If only we will trust.
Don’t give up and never close that door
Until we’re out of this valley
And walk on that beautiful shore.
~Jean Ammons

PRAYER LIST
Rick Ramsey had tests this past week for possible reoccurrence of cancer.

James Schoolfield continues the slow recovery at home.

Mary Jean Calvert is improving and David and Mary Jean both need our prayers.

Dan Talbott will have a stint placed in his artery on June 10th, and does not plan further heart surgery at this time.

Let us all remember Jennie and Willie Wright.

Ada Couch was scheduled to be back home in Corinth from rehab last Monday. The aprtment number has changed to 3440 Corinth Parkway Apt. #5, Corinth, TX 76208.

Let us continue to remember our service men and women.
Continue to Remember: Larry Armstrong; Oleta Armstrong; R. C. Bell; Jim Birkhead; Ross Bridge; Charlie & Nadine Brown; David & Mary Jean Calvert; Betty Choate; Betty Conyers; Ada Couch; Pete & Carol Diamond; Gene Edmond; Virginia Flanagan; Rita Harrison; Martha Sue Hinton; Eugenia Talbott; Nancy Lindley; Annabel Locke; Mark Locke; Don McGowan (brother-in-law of Agnes Nelson); Morris and Ann Miller; Daselle Mitchell; Jo Morris; Roger Owen; Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival; James and Ann Schoolfield; Nathan Vincent; Fran Womelsdorff.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: May 29, 2011
Bible Study 51
Morning Worship 65
Afternoon Worship 35
Offering $2,314.50
Budget $2,864.42
Wed. May 25 38

The box for hair brushes is in the foyer. The hair brushes will be picked up on Friday, June 17th .
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Christ’s Haven for Children Grocery Truck – June 14th
Items of particular need are shown on the bulletin board in the Community Room and in the foyer.

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See the bulletin board in the foyer for new thank-you notes.
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“LOOKING FORWARD”
by Jack Armstrong

Please forgive me for sounding like I’m over Patriotic, but “Memorial Day” is one of my favorite days to celebrate our grand old country, our Flag, and all those who have served her and died for her. When I drive down Main Street and Wheatland Road here in Duncanville and see all the beautiful Flags waving in the breeze, it just sends a chill down my spine. I have three great loves in my life, “The Good Lord, My Family, and my wonderful Country.” You will not get this column until next week, but I just felt like sitting here and telling you of my feelings. There were times during WW II in the Marines in the Pacific when I never really thought I would make it back home, and I promised myself if the Lord lets me survive, I would never take life for granted again, and would appreciate every thing I have to the fullest! I fully give him the credit for me being here today. Like I’ve often said.. “I’ve never seen an atheist in a fox hole.” When the chips are down and a person doesn’t have any one else to turn to they will always turn to the Lord. When things go wrong he’s usually the first one they blame.
Folks, do you ever just sit back, and think how very fortunate we are right here at the JBCoC to have our fine elders, deacons, preachers (Wes and Roger) and one of the most dedicated song leaders I’ve ever heard, Bro. Jacob Locke!! It wouldn’t hurt to go by and give them a pat on the back and tell them how much we love them, and appreciate all that they do (and that’s a lot).
I’ve heard folks say, well our preacher gets paid for what he does, and it just burns me up! They ought to follow Wes around one day and just see all the trips he makes, the visits to the hospitals, the trips and calls to delinquent members, handling funeral services, counseling and all the other things he does that most folks don’t know about. Some of you might say that the reason I say all this is because he and I are good friends, well part of that answer is true. I hope we are good friends, but the reason I say all this is because it’s true, and that’s just the kind of fine man he is. When he was in the hospital so long and we were all pretty worried, my son, Larry said… “Dad, I don’t think we should be that worried because Wes is full of God.” That statement says it all!
We’ll see you next time the Good Lord Willing.
REMEMBER OUR GOAL
“When Duty Becomes Desire”
Semper Fidelis
(Always Faithful)