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Here and There by Wes Price
Thank you for all your prayers and expressions of concern this past week during my illness. It took longer to get over it this time and I hope that’s not just because I’m getting older. How about that Perry Cotham? I called him at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday morning to see if he could rescue me and after great effort I finally managed to make him understand what I was asking for – his poor hearing you know. I’m so very grateful for such a friend as he. And my thanks also to Albert Cerna who preached to you on Sunday evening and brought his own cheering section. I’m certainly looking forward to being in the pulpit this morning and we will be preaching a lesson on the church. I hope you have read or at least are reading the book by Batsell Barrett Baxter on the Family of God. It will be most helpful for you to key in to these few lessons on the church.
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We concluded our studies in the book of Hebrews this past Wednesday evening and our next study will take us to the book of Ephesians with Avon Malone as the teacher. We will begin this study on Wednesday evening, March 17th. We hope you will want to join us for this new study. The first assignment will be to read the book of Ephesians through twice, using two different translations. If you don’t have but one, perhaps you can check a different translation out of the library for this purpose. Lesson sheets will be provided with each lesson we do. If you haven’t been coming, try it, you’ll like it!
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Join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders for their lesson on “God Loves Us,” set for Sunday morning, March 14, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV. God’s amazing love can fill our lives with joy and meaning. Paul prayed that the saints would be rooted and grounded in the love of God which surpasses knowledge. Realizing the love of God can transform our lives and bring us the greatest joy we’ve ever known.
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IS ONE JUST AS GOOD
AS ANOTHER?

When you were seeking a wife – Was one just as good as another?
When you last called a doctor – Was one just as good as another?
When he gave a dose of medicine – Was one dose as good as another?
When the pharmacist filled your prescription – Was one ingredient as good as another?
When you paid the cashier – Was one amount just as good as another?
When you took your wife to the hospital – Was one baby just as good as another?
When the Realtor handed you the deed – Was one just as good as another?
When the bank gave you your statement – Was one just as good as the other?
When you went to get into your car – Was one just as good as another?
When you caught a bus or train – Was one just as good as another?

When Christ shed His blood for HIS CHURCH –
How can another be as good as it A Christian’s Voice, Bill Sexton
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PRAYER LIST
Sylvia McMillion had a bone scan last Wednesday. Otis Matthews was found to have multiple strokes in the back of his brain. Not doing well. He has been moved to the Villa at Mt.View 2918 Duncanville Road #203 Dallas,TX 75211. Addie Bennet is back at The Covenant Place and doing good. James Bennet (Addie’s son had open heart surgery – 5 by-passes and still is in the hospital but is doing well.)
REMEMBER ALL OTHERS ON THE PRAYER LIST
R. C. Bell; 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; Nancy Lindley; Jacob & Joyce Locke; Domingo Martinez, 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; Shelly Tyson; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works
RITA HARRISON IS BACK AT HER HOME. How wonderful for Rita and all of us. She says she is doing well. She will soon have her Land Phone and that number will be in the bulletin. In case you cannot locate her old address, it is: 4206 Texas Dr., Dallas, TX 75211 Let’s all send her a welcome home card. ————–
Vital Signs: February 28 , 2010
Bible Study: 59 Offering: $2,685.50
Morning Worship 82 Budget: $2,893.27
Afternoon Worship 46 Wed. Eve. Bible Study: 36
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The following is the new address for both Mary Ellen Morrow and Ruth Landrum: MORROW, Mary Ellen % Ruth Landrum 9410 Moss Farm Lane Dallas, TX 75243 Phone: 214-349-0899

“REFLECTIONS”
by Jack Armstrong
Last Sunday Oleta and I visited Richard and Ben’s class to see what was going on over there, and you know that ‘ol saying – “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.” We really enjoyed the class as Richard does a fine job of teaching as I’m sure his brother, Ben does also. What did we ever do before they came over to be with us. Ma Perkins and her boys (and I use that word loosely) are a very important part of this congregation. While handing out thanks, we want to thank Rick Ramsey for the fine way he has handled our announcements while Tom Duvall has had to take things a little easier for a while. We have so many folks here at the JBCoC who do so much, it’s hard to leave anyone off, but we can’t list than all at one time. Bro. Jacob is almost always there to lead our singing, and what a marvelous, spirited way he does it, even an ‘ol deaf ear like me is able to join in. We enjoy the speakers Bro. Wes brings in when he’s away, and we know the young fellows need the experience, but it sure is good to have our #1 man back in the pulpit and class. I’m writing this on Friday a.m. and looking out my office window and it looks as though it might rain any minute, but at least they are not calling for snow. I think we’ve had enough of that for the year We pray that all is going well for Royal and Jean in their new locations and that they find church homes with lots of loving folks like all of you. I’ve never been any where that we’ve felt more at home than right here at the JBCoC. We’ll see you next time the Good Lord willing. We pray all of our sick and shut-ins are doing much better. Let’s all remember Bill Hinton in our prayers as he is having a tough time. Remember what ‘ol Bro. George Bailey always says… We’ve all got to shoot far…
Semper Fidelis

(Always Faithful)

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)

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price

We will be looking forward to having Karl Jones with us tonight to preach for us. Every time I catch him with a free Sunday evening, I try to get him to give you folks some really good preaching. Come and join us for a great message from God’s Word.
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Join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders on IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY this coming Sunday, January 24th, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV for an interesting lesson entitled, “Born of God.” What does it mean to be “born again”? Is it some kind of “better felt than told” experience? Is it some feeling one gets at the “mourners’ bench? What does the Bible say about our new birth in Christ? I believe you will profit from the biblical answers given in this lesson

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The church received a lovely note from Rick and Rhonda Ramsey thanking us for all the cards, prayers, phone calls and visits while Lewis Hinton was in the hospital. He is now back at their home. Keep praying for his complete recovery. ————-

ATTACK IS ALL I KNOW – During one of the battles at Shiloh of the Civil War, a young boy who was serving as the drummer for a northern regiment was ordered to beat “attack.” Responding to his sharp summons, the troops stormed up a hill, but met fierce enemy fire and came to a halt. The captain called to the boy to beat “retreat.” The boy drummed, but again he beat “attack.” I said, “retreat,” the officer shouted. Tears came to the boy’s eyes and he said, “Captain,” ‘attack’ is all I know. They never taught me to beat ‘retreat’” Hearing the familiar signal, the men resumed their onslaught and to their own surprise captured and took the hill. When one becomes a Christian, his only orders are to march forward in serving God and fighting sin. He must
face the worst enemy mankind has ever known—the devil. Peter describes this enemy and warns, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). Paul teaches, “Neither give place to the devil” (Eph. 4:27), and “Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Eph. 6:11). There is no turning back! When the going gets rough, it is a temptation to retreat, but the Lord wants us to continue our attack and never retreat. Benny Bristow-

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We regret to announce that Jean Lovell will be moving to Bedford. As soon as we have her address and telephone number, we will make it available to you. Keep her in your prayers as she makes this difficult move. It is necessary so that she can be closer to her children and we all certainly understand both her pain of leaving and necessity of moving.
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Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of God
rule in your hearts.

PRAYER LIST
Tom Duvall – Grace Presbyterian Village – Room 1016 Tom is improving.

Lewis Hinton is back home with Rick & Rhonda Ramsey.

Felix Gonzales will begin radiation treatments on Jan. 26 for cancer.

Ann Miller, sister of Fran Womelsdorff, will have surgery on January 21 for carotid arteries.

Sherry Reynolds, daughter of Evelyn Dillon, is scheduled for colon surgery on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 2:15 p.m. in the Baylor Hospital Hoblitizel Building.

Rita Wood’s dental surgery has been rescheduled for Jan. 25.
Remember All On The Prayer List: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; 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, Eugenia Ratliff (sister of Ann Taylor); Lois Rodriquez; Mary Russell; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works
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VITAL SIGNS: January 10, 2010 Bible Study 59 Offering $4,166.00 Morning Worship 81 Budget $2,893.27 Afternoon Worship 44 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 1/06/2010 36

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Ladies & Men’s Bible Classes
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
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THE PARADOXES OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST
Jesus Christ Came into the World (1 Tim. 1:15; Matt. 20:28) That We may Enter into Heaven (John 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 5:1)

Jesus Christ was Born in the Flesh (John 1:14; 1 John 4:2-3) That We may be Born of Spirit (John 3:5; 1 Pet. 1:23)

Jesus Christ was Born of Woman (Gal. 4:4; Isaiah 7:14) That We may be Born of God (John 1:11-12; 1 John 5:4)

Jesus Christ Became Son of Man (Phil. 2:5-8; Luke 19;10) That We may be Sons of God (1 John 3:1-2; Gal. 4:6)

Jesus Christ Accepted Poverty (2 Cor. 8:9; Luke 9:58) That We may be Made Rich (2 Cor. 8:9; Eph. 2:7)

Jesus Christ was Rejected of Men (John 1:11-12; Isaiah 53:3) That We may be Accepted of God (Eph. 1:6; Acts 10:34)

Christ Became the Man of Sorrows (Isaiah 53:3; Matt 23:37) That We may Rejoice and be Glad (Phil. 4:4; 1 Pet. 4:13)

Jesus Christ was Made Sin for Us (2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 2:22-24) That We may be Righteous of God (2 Cor. 5:21; 1 John 3:7)

Jesus Christ was Put to Death (Luke 24:46; Matt. 16:21) That We may be Made Alive (Col. 2:13; Eph. 2:1)

Jesus Christ was Cursed on Earth (Gal. 3:13; Isaiah 53:7-8) That We may be Blessed Above (Gal. 3:14; Rev. 14:13)
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A catalog of man’s sins and weaknesses seem almost endless but one weakness leads the way. We have never been quite willing to accept a personal responsibility for the things that we do. It started in the Garden and has not stopped. Flip Wilson capitalized on this weakness with his. “The devil made me do it.” Parents are blamed for the misconduct of their children; husbands or wives are made to feel guilty for the shameful acts of a philandering mate; elders and preachers are held responsible for erring church members; when someone quits coming to worship, word is circulated that they can’t come because of the misconduct of someone who is coming. This is pure nonsense! In most cases, it is because of personal responsibility in unpleasant situations. Since the time will come when we will have to accept full personal responsibiltiy for every-thing that we have done in this life, why not start now? We cannot accept the responsibility for what others do, but we can and must accept full personal responsibility for what we do, so let’s face up to that now while we can. (Read 2 Cor. 5:10) Layton Plaster of Kansas City

IMPOSSIBLE SILENCE
Should a person keep his religion to himself? Do you consider it “bad form” to talk about religion? Most of us at one time or another have had to deal with someone who used little tact in their approach. To put it mildly, they were obnoxious! So perhaps then and there we decided that from now on we would be silent about our Christianity. If that has been our choice, we have made a big mistake. Why? Because that’s incompatible with being a Christian. We have our marching orders from Jesus and that involves teaching all nations – something the early Christians did with enthusiasm. Being silent was not, and is not, an option (Matthew 28:18-20). The apostles had to deal with authorities who told them “not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.” Obey man or God? That was the question, God said speak; man said be silent. Do you remember their response? “But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge; {20} for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:19-20). We should be thankful for their decision. As H. G. Wells once said, “The trouble with so many people is that the voice of their neighbors sounds louder in their ears than the voice of God.” Remember the conduct of the early Christians when they were being persecuted for their faith. They were scattered abroad, but they were not silent. They “went about preaching the Word” (Acts 8:4). We, too, need to understand that we are associated with God in a divine purpose and “we cannot but speak the things we have seen and heard.”
John Gipson Windsong Church of Christ
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HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
We are pleased to tell the congregation about our newest member. He is Chester Rowland who was baptized on Monday afternoon. He is the brother-in-law of Oleta Landin, the widower of her sister Lillian. Oleta has been studying with Chester about his own destiny nearly since the passing of her sister. And her efforts were brought to fulfillment when Chester made the good confession and was baptized into Christ. He will be ninety-six on his next birthday. We hope that his health will permit him to be with us today, but we never-the-less rejoice over his new birth in Christ.
There are copies of the 2010 Budget of the Jefferson Boulevard church available in the foyer. Feel free to review it and ask one of the elders if you have any questions about it.
As best we can tell, all the members of this congregation have now received a copy of the book, “The Family of God” by Batsell B. Baxter. If you were missed, please let the office know and we will mail you a copy. You will be pleased to know that in their latest report, Doyle and Barbara Kee reported the distribution of Bibles which we sent funds last year to help purchase in the French speaking countries of Africa. They were distributed in Bujumbura and Muganyi, Brumdi and Goma, Bukava, Uvira and Fisi, RD Congo. Now let’s pray that God will work powerfully through His word in these Bibles for the salvation of those precious souls in Africa and continue to pray for Doyle and Barbara and their work there.
By Jan 4, 2010, we have sent World Bible booklets to new students in Kenya: 234 and in Sierra Leona, 199 for a total of 433. We have 43 members who have at least 1 WBS student and 7 of the 43 have students in both Kenya and Sierra Leone.
We still have addresses available for new students in Kenya. Please continue to join us in mailing these lessons.
We were saddened this past week on January 1, with the passing of our beloved sister and friend, Mary Taylor. She brought the new year in with great style by saying goodbye to this world and journeying to her new home in heaven. Her memorial service was held at the graveside in Laurelland on Sunday afternoon, January 3. Her son-in-law, Gayland Lamb did a beautiful job with his remarks about this wonderful Christian. I am personally glad to have been considered her friend for more than thirty years. We will look forward to seeing her again on the other side. When life gets rough, you want some good news. Today, there’s some really good news from the Word of God. It can make an eternal difference to your soul. The gospel is good news every person must have.
Join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders on IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY, January 17, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV for their message on THE GOSPEL.

REJOICE! NEW CHRISTIAN (95 Years Old)
Chester Rowland
756 Bizerte Ave Dallas, TX 75224 Phone # 214-948-7284
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PRAYER LIST
Tom Duvall – Methodist Central – Room 4151 Felix Gonzales will begin radiation treatments on Jan. 26 for cancer. Rita Wood will have dental surgery Monday.
Remember All On The Prayer List: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Jack Coe (son-in-law of Wayne & Nadine Pruett); Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton; Lewis Hinton; Ed Horn; Mike & Mary Jackson; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine; Nancy Lindley; Jacob & Joyce Locke; Muriel McMillion, 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; Ann Tomaszewski’s Aunt Lou; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works
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VITAL SIGNS: January 3, 2010 Bible Study 59 Offering $3,651.50 Morning Worship 82 Budget $2,893.27 Afternoon Worship 42 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 12/30/09 26 ———–

Ladies & Men’s Bible Classes
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
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NEW ADDRESS FOR:
Marie Works 7757 S. FM 148 Kaufman, TX 75142-7227

Mary Russell % Pat Morris 239 Autumnwood Trail Gun Barrel City, TX 75156

Phone 903-887-1498

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Reflections – By Jack Armstrong

By the time this article gets to you all the huffing and puffing and shopping and gift swapping will have come and gone. It’s a happy sentimental time, but somehow I think we’ve all gone a little overboard in the giving of gifts.

Even though we may not feel like this is the right time of year for our Lord to have been born, what with the shepherds out in the fields and all, we can still have a season of good will and family get-togethers. Actually, we celebrate the Lord each first day of the week by communing around his table to show our love for him, our faith in him, and our thanks to him for what he did for us.

Of all things to happen, our kids wanted us to have the get-together for the holidays at our house and eveything turned out fine.

We pray you all had some wonderful times with your families, and all went great!

We would like to take a line or two to thank Bro. Wes and Alma for the planning of the get-togethers and their special classes during the past year. I know it takes a lot of time and effort to do what you two do and we just want you to know we love you dearly and appreciate you so much!!

It’s been great visiting with you and we’ll see you next time the good Lord willing.

Remember: “When Duty Becomes Desire” Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

Here and There – By Wes Price
Welcome to the New Year, 2010. It seems only a few days since we enjoyed the approach of this new century when the nation was not quite sure how the computer operations of government, business and owners of personal PC’s would handle something that had not been quite anticipated, the beginning of a new millennium. Aren’t we glad things went well. We could wish that other events which have shaped our lives over these last nine years could have gone as well. At any rate, we are here, at least some of us are. This past year we saw several of our most faithful members depart this life and go on to be with the Father. They, like those who preceeded them, are sorely missed but some of us might even envy them. Let’s let their example of faithfulness serve as both a reminder and an encouragement to us. A reminder in that they can still have an impact on our lives as we remember their faithfulness. An encouragement in that we saw them depart in the faith with great joy and peace. Long may their memory live in our hearts and bear fruit in our lives.
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We welcome brother Perry Cotham to our pulpit this morning. He has been with us in January now for the past several years and is always welcomed as a true man of the Word. He is now approaching his 98th birthday in January. I know we will profit by his message.
The church still has two copies of his excellent book, “Beyond the Sunset,” and you may have one for the price of $10 which is about 2/3 of the book store price. You might like to have one to read as you get nearer and nearer to destination’s end in this life and learn what you can about the journey.
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The first Sunday of each year is designated by our Texas State Charter as the time of our annual stockholders meeting. We will have that meeting this afternoon following our worship service. Church members are the church’s stockholders and the elders are the board of directors. We promise that the meeting will not be long.
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Speaking of meetings following our Sunday afternoon worshp services, we had a great meal of leftovers last Sunday evening. We really got a lot of mileage out of the Annual Holiday Party with plenty of food for both occassions. Thanks to all of you who helped us get things ready and serve and clean up. “May your tribe increase.”
————– Join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders on IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY, January 10, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV for their message on Knowing Christ. People are heard saying, “Knowledge is power.” If you could closely and personally know someone who could give you eternal life, would you want to meet Him? In this message we will explore what it means to know Christ. ========================================

PRAYER LIST
Tom Duvall – Methodist Central – Room 4151 – Heart Problems. Muriel McMillion and Mary Ruth Percival both had cataract surgery and are home and doing well. Henrietta Pummill has been in the hospital with pneumonia but is back home and will be moved to a nursing facility soon.
Remember All On The Prayer List: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; David & Mary Jean Calvert, Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Doris Henry; Bill Hinton;Lewis Hinton; Ed Horn; Mike & Mary Jackson; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine; Nancy Lindley; Jacob & Joyce Locke; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Bobbie Muirhead (sister of Billie & Jean Thompson); Vernon Percival; Lois Rodriquez; Mary Russell; Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Ann Tomaszerski’s Aunt Lou; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works
VITAL SIGNS: December 27, 2009 Bible Study 55 Offering $2,985.50 Morning Worship 82 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 41 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 12/23/09 32 —————–
Ladies & Men’s Bible Classes
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
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The January, 2010 Calendar is on the table in the foyer and in the community room. A list of the Parking Lot Monitors for the month of January is in this bulletin.
—————- The January, 2010 Power for Today is on the table in the foyer and on the table in the Community Room
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A NEW YEAR – A NEW ME
Admittedly, the world is in pretty bad shape. A gunman enters a department store and takes the lives of innocent people, but that is just one story among many. The news is filled with stories of corruption, crime, robbery, murder, rape, immorality, divorce, social injustice, bombing, war, etc. And each new day just adds additional evidence of a world gone wrong.
The problem? Sin! It is sin that has brought such heartache, sorrow and distress into our world. And the source of sin originates in the human heart. No less an authority than Jesus says, “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander. There are what defile a man…” And these are what defile our world!
Wouldn’t it be wonderful as we begin a new year to have a new world? But for this to be accomplished, the human heart must be changed. I need, and you need, a new heart! Only then will our world be better.
Many of the citizens of the ancient city of Corinth practiced the same sins we commit today, but they found the solution to their sins in Christ. The Bible says, “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor sexual perverts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor robbers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But (emphasis mine) you were washed, you were sancfified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:9-11). Christ, who died for our sins, changes a man from within. Jesus calls the process being “born anew,” or being born “from above” (John 3:1-8) And the apostle Paul assures us, “Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17).
It’s a new year, so what about a new me?
John Gipson, Windsong Church of Christ

Here and There
By Wes Price
My wife and I are sincerely grateful for all the wonderful expressions of love you have given us in recent days. We somehow don’t feel worthy of your love and affection but none-the-less we are thankful that God has given us such loving people with whom to share our ministry of grace. We wish for all of you a very happy holiday season and hope that all your expectations are met with abundance, especially the spiritual blessings found in Christ Jesus. May God bless all of you as we bring another year to a close and prepare for the one yet to come. Thank you again, for loving us and giving us such wonderful blessings.
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In recent years I have tried to make arrangements for Perry Cotham, now to celebrate his 98th birthday in January, to be with us one Sunday in January. He will begin our new year of worship by being with us on next Sunday morning, January 3. We hope all of you will be with us to welcome him and enjoy hearing another good message from a faithful preacher of the gospel. Come and bring a friend.
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This afternoon, following our worship service, we will enjoy being together for a special time of fellowship. Though the food is “leftovers” I believe you will still find it to your liking, especially when we will have the warm fellowship to engage us. We do not have any desserts, so if you ladies would like to bring some cookies or a cake, feel free to do so. Let’s all plan on being present for the 5:00 p.m. Service and then enjoy this final “food fest” of 2009. ————–
We received a lovely card and generous gift from the Neighborhood Watch Group that meets in our building every quarter. They wrote, “This is a small token of appreciation from the Neighbors of the Kessler Plaza Neighborhood Association. God bless you and Merry Christmas!”
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In his two-volume History of Christianity, E. C. Dargan has said, “Preaching is an essentional part and a distinguishing feature of Christianity.” The words “preach,” “preaching,” and “preached” appear 133 times in the New Testament and only 5 times in the Old Testament. Interesting! Join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders for their first message of 2010 on Preaching. Join them on January 3, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV.
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Church offices will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holidays.
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PRAYER Lewis Hinton – Charlton Methodist – Room F4224. Bonnie Binderim, mother of Trish Iverson, is very ill in Ada, OK
Remember All On The Prayer List R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Ken Berry, David & Mary Jean Calvert, Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox, Ruby Faas, Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; 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; Bobbie Muirhead (sister of Billie & Jean Thompson); Vernon & Mary Ruth Percival, Lois Rodriquez; Mary Russell, Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Ann Tomaszerski’s Aunt Lou, Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works

VITAL SIGNS: December 20, 2009 Bible Study 48 Offering $3,717.50 Morning Worship 77 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 36 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 12/16 36 —————
There will NOT be a Ladies or Men’s Bible Class until January 5, 2010.
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The January, 2010 Calendar is on the table in the foyer and in the community room. A list of the Parking Lot Monitors for January will be in the Bulletin next Sunday.
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“REFLECTIONS”
by Jack Armstrong
We would like to tell you about some folks here at the JBCoC that we haven’t mentioned in quite some time and thought you should be brought up to date. First, have you noticed our Daselle Mitchell is always there when we come to meet and has been for several years, and that our Agnes Nelson is also there as often and drives all the way from the other side of “Big D”. Talk about loyalty, Jacob and Joyce and Vernon and Mary Ruth were there today (12/20 /09) and I’m quite sure they didn’t feel like it, but they were there! Didn’t Royal Smith lead a beautiful prayer as he always does covering all the bases. Thanks Tom Duvall for all you do! Since the year is almost over we want to thank all of our men who take care of all of our worship services, and see that all the bases are covered each time we meet. We have mentioned them before, but we can’t tell them often enough how much we appreciate all they do along with our fine preacher, our elders, deacons, teachers, and all of you who take an active part in the Lord’s work. Even if you just come each time you’re able and sit in the pew you are examples to those all around you, and are valuable assets to our congregation. We love you all dearly! It’s our prayer that Vernon and Mary Ruth continue to do better, and we are glad they were able to be there Sunday. These two are really missed when not here. Of course, the same appllies to all of you who have had to be out for sickness. We pray you are all better and will be back soon. Folks if you can take time (and I know you are all busy) to drop a letter or card to all of our members’ boys that are in the Armed Forces and most especially in Iran, Iraq or Afghanistan. Their names and addresses are on the bulletin board in the foyer or call me and I’ll give them to you. They belong to Connie Ashley, Mary Perkins, Rita Wood, Betty Thornton, Willie Wright, and Charlie and Nadine Brown. Myself and some others here have been there and know how it feels to be away from home for long periods of time and not hear from home. Oleta and I want to wish you all very happy holidays and a Healthy New Year! Remember… “If you find in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.”
Semper Feidelis (Always Faithful

Here and There
By Wes Price
My wife and I are sincerely grateful for all the wonderful expressions of love you have given us in recent days. We somehow don’t feel worthy of your love and affection but none-the-less we are thankful that God has given us such loving people with whom to share our ministry of grace. We wish for all of you a very happy holiday season and hope that all your expectations are met with abundance, especially the spiritual blessings found in Christ Jesus. May God bless all of you as we bring another year to a close and prepare for the one yet to come. Thank you again, for loving us and giving us such wonderful blessings.
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In recent years I have tried to make arrangements for Perry Cotham, now to celebrate his 98th birthday in January, to be with us one Sunday in January. He will begin our new year of worship by being with us on next Sunday morning, January 3. We hope all of you will be with us to welcome him and enjoy hearing another good message from a faithful preacher of the gospel. Come and bring a friend.
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This afternoon, following our worship service, we will enjoy being together for a special time of fellowship. Though the food is “leftovers” I believe you will still find it to your liking, especially when we will have the warm fellowship to engage us. We do not have any desserts, so if you ladies would like to bring some cookies or a cake, feel free to do so. Let’s all plan on being present for the 5:00 p.m. Service and then enjoy this final “food fest” of 2009. ————–
We received a lovely card and generous gift from the Neighborhood Watch Group that meets in our building every quarter. They wrote, “This is a small token of appreciation from the Neighbors of the Kessler Plaza Neighborhood Association. God bless you and Merry Christmas!”
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In his two-volume History of Christianity, E. C. Dargan has said, “Preaching is an essentional part and a distinguishing feature of Christianity.” The words “preach,” “preaching,” and “preached” appear 133 times in the New Testament and only 5 times in the Old Testament. Interesting! Join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders for their first message of 2010 on Preaching. Join them on January 3, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV.
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Church offices will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holidays.
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PRAYER List Lewis Hinton – Charlton Methodist – Room F4224. Bonnie Binderim, mother of Trish Iverson, is very ill in Ada, OK

Remember All On The Prayer List: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Ken Berry, David & Mary Jean Calvert, Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox, Ruby Faas, Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; 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; Bobbie Muirhead (sister of Billie & Jean Thompson); Vernon & Mary Ruth Percival, Lois Rodriquez; Mary Russell, Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Ann Tomaszerski’s Aunt Lou, Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works
VITAL SIGNS: December 20, 2009 Bible Study 48 Offering $3,717.50 Morning Worship 77 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 36 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 12/16 36 —————–
There will NOT be a Ladies or Men’s Bible Class until January 5, 2010.
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The January, 2010 Calendar is on the table in the foyer and in the community room. A list of the Parking Lot Monitors for January will be in the Bulletin next Sunday.
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(continued from “Reflections”)
there and know how it feels to be away from home for long periods of time and not hear from home. Oleta and I want to wish you all very happy holidays and a Healthy New Year! Remember… “If you find in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.”
Semper Feidelis (Always Faithful

“REFLECTIONS”
by Jack Armstrong
We would like to tell you about some folks here at the JBCoC that we haven’t mentioned in quite some time and thought you should be brought up to date. First, have you noticed our Daselle Mitchell is always there when we come to meet and has been for several years, and that our Agnes Nelson is also there as often and drives all the way from the other side of “Big D”. Talk about loyalty, Jacob and Joyce and Vernon and Mary Ruth were there today (12/20 /09) and I’m quite sure they didn’t feel like it, but they were there! Didn’t Royal Smith lead a beautiful prayer as he always does covering all the bases. Thanks Tom Duvall for all you do! Since the year is almost over we want to thank all of our men who take care of all of our worship services, and see that all the bases are covered each time we meet. We have mentioned them before, but we can’t tell them often enough how much we appreciate all they do along with our fine preacher, our elders, deacons, teachers, and all of you who take an active part in the Lord’s work. Even if you just come each time you’re able and sit in the pew you are examples to those all around you, and are valuable assets to our congregation. We love you all dearly! It’s our prayer that Vernon and Mary Ruth continue to do better, and we are glad they were able to be there Sunday. These two are really missed when not here. Of course, the same appllies to all of you who have had to be out for sickness. We pray you are all better and will be back soon. Folks if you can take time (and I know you are all busy) to drop a letter or card to all of our members’ boys that are in the Armed Forces and most especially in Iran, Iraq or Afghanistan. Their names and addresses are on the bulletin board in the foyer or call me and I’ll give them to you. They belong to Connie Ashley, Mary Perkins, Rita Wood, Betty Thornton, Willie Wright, and Charlie and Nadine Brown. Myself and some others here have been there and know how it feels to be away from home for long periods of time and not hear from home. Oleta and I want to wish you all very happy holidays and a Healthy New Year! Remember… “If you find in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.”
Semper Feidelis (Always Faithful

Here and There
By Wes Price
I can’t resist the temptation to revisit our annual church holiday party of last week. I don’t believe I have ever heard more compliments about the food, the fellowship and the entertainment than I heard about this one. While a number of folks who had planned on attending were prevented by illness, we still had a larger than expected number come, some 89 in all. I’m especially grateful to Betty Conyers and others who helped serve food and drinks before they served themselves. I also want to make special mention to our dear sweet daughters and granddaughters of Jerri, Jacob and Joyce Locke, Grace and Annabel. They were so helpful in helping clean up following our dinner. Thanks girls, for doing such a necessary work. We thank you for being so sweet. And our entertainer. Didn’t he do a splendid job of sharing old familiar songs from years gone by? At the suggestion of many of you and from my own observation, I will, next time we have him, ask him to lower the sound just a wee bit. Thanks again for coming and special thanks to those who helped make it a great day. Enough food was left over from the holiday party that we will be having a second helping of it on Sunday evening, December 27, following the services. Make your plans on being present to enjoy one more round of holiday food fest. ————-
We received a lovely note from Felix, Rosa, David and Gaby Gonzales wishing us a special holiday season. A special note was penned to Jacob Locke which said, “We miss your singing.”
————- Thanks to all of you who helped us distribute the Christmas Stockings filled with treats. I enjoyed traveling out to visit with Mary Taylor (though I didn’t leave her a stocking for obvious reasons, her health) and then I delivered one to Jim and Ada Couch who send their warmest greetings and best wishes as did Mary Taylor. She said to tell you that you can’t possibly know how much she misses all of us. I assured her that we too miss her very much. Her condition still is holding good under the circumstances and we pray that she will continue to remain free from pain. Keep all of these in your prayers. ————-
We also need to remember Jacob and Joyce Locke in our prayers. They were injured in a automobile accident on Tuesday and Joyce spent one night in the hospital. Fortunately, there were no broken bones, only severe bumps and bruises. They are recuperating at home and we hope that Jacob will be able to be present to lead our singing this morning. ————-
On Sunday, December 27, you will want to join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders on IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV to hear their message on “For Those Who Would Love Life.” Have you been reading or listening to “the news” lately? Some people don’t. Daily reports of murders, child-even infant abuses, kidnapping and killing, robberies, dishonesty, drunkenness are too frightening and depressing. America needs a better way. The Lord’s way is it. Let’s start 2010 living His way!
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PRAYER LIST
Jacob & Joyce Locke are still recuperating from their auto accident last Monday. Ken Berry, Wes & Alma Faye’s son-in-law, is scheduled to have surgery Monday morning in Hurst. Lewis Hinton – Charlton Methodist – Room F4224 – he will stay through the weekend and when he is released he will stay a week with Rhonda & Rick Ramsey. Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival continue their recovery at home. Ann Tomaszewski’s Aunt Lou needs our prayers to help with her muscle spasms. Mike & Mary Ann Jackson, brother & sister-in-law of Roger Jackson need our prayers. Mary Ann fell at home and is under a doctor’s care in Tyler.

Remember All On The Prayer List: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox, Ruby Faas, Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison, Doris Henry, Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine; Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Lois Rodriquez; Mary Russell, Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff; Marie Works

VITAL SIGNS: December 13, 2009 Bible Study 51 Offering $3,282,50 Morning Worship 74 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 44 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 33 —————–
There will NOT be a Ladies or Men’s Bible Class until January 5, 2010.
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New address & phone number for M/M Bill Tyson (Shelley) 4205 Birdwell Dr., Tyler, TX 75703 H # 903-939-0978 Cell Phone (Shelley): 580-504-8845 —————-
Felix & Rosa Gonzales have an apartment # to add to their address: 6245 Morning Star, Apt. 318 The Colony, TX 75056
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“REFLECTIONS”
by Jack Armstrong
We had a wonderful holiday get-together over at the JBCoC on December 12th and it was attended by almost 90 folks, which I believe was pretty close to a record. We sure did miss some of our usual ones who attend each year, like… Vernon and Mary Ruth, David & Mary Jean, Charlie & Nadine (who had a funeral in Kansas, but came by and helped decorate before they left for their trip), Addie Bennett, and several more of our group who were unable to be there, but we had a fine bunch of visitors to come. Rita Harrison & her daughter-in-law, Bob & Madeline Hinton, and Michael and his family, Karl & Jaynie Jones, Ruth Manning’s daughter, Pam. Kay & Cloyce Jurecka were not there and we sure did miss seeing them. I know I’ve probably left off several who were and were not there but just remember my age, and don’t think too much about it. Bro. Wes outdid himself again, along with all those who help to bring us this fine happening each year. We all know Wes is strong for fellowship get-togethers as being a strong part of the service to the Lord, he “talks the talk and walks the walk” as the old saying goes which means – he is not just a talker but also gets the job done! After our meal Oleta and I went and paid our respects to one of the sweetest, best example of a Christian lady who just turned 100 years old on December 12th over at the Cliffwood Church of Christ fellowship hall. We told Evelyn Shannon (the honoree) that we brought her love and best wishes from all at the JBCoC including our fine preacher and Alma Faye. She looked beautiful sitting there and sure didn’t look like she was 100 years old by any stretch of the imagination. While there we saw many of our dear friends of years past that we haven’t seen for many years. Folks if you haven’t read the book Bro. Wes gave us, you should. It’s one of the most informative and interesting books I’ve ever read. Bro. Baxter explains the “Family of God”, a study of the New Testament Church in a wonderful way that anyone can understand! Semper Feidelis (Always Faithful)

Here and There
By Wes Price
At the time of writing this article, we have 93 on the list scheduled to be at our Holiday Party on Saturday. I am confident that all will have a great and happy time and that’s what this is all about, food, fun and fellowship. A big THANK YOU to Charlie and Nadine Brown, my wife Alma Faye, Jo Morris and Rick Ramsey for helping us decorate the Fellowship Hall with festive holiday décor. Helping serve on Saturday were Eugenia Talbott and Betty Conyers. The date of our party, December 12, is also the anniversary for Bob and Madeline Hinton. I hope you sent them a card. If not, it still isn’t too late to express your congratulations to them. ————- Our Ladies’ and Men’s Bible Classes will have one more time to meet before we take a holiday break and its this coming Tuesday, December 15th. We will resume our studies together on Tuesday, January 5th.

————- This past Wednesday evening, we distributed the Christmas Stockings filled with goodies for our shut-ins. I’m sure that we will be needing more help in distributing them so check and see if there are any names left on the table in the Community Room. There will be a card with the shut-in’s name and a sign up sheet for you to sign. Thank you for helping us make our shut-ins holiday time a little more cheerful. —————- On Sunday, December 20, you will want to join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders on IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY, at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV to hear their message on “Why Jesus Came to Us.” The Scriptures reveal many reasons why Jesus Christ came into the world, and each reason brings a blessing to those who believe. This world would be a much poorer place had Jesus never come. The world needs what Jesus brought and we can be thankful he came.
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FOLLOWING A MULTITUDE
Solomon warned against “following a multitude to do sin.” This tells me that the problem of going along with the crowd is an age-old problem. Sin is nothing new. When we think about peer pressure we ordinarily think in terms of very young people. They may be more sensitive to peer pressure than others but even the very old can be concerned about what others think about them. It was this danger of following bad examples which prompted God to warn Israel against intermarriage with the heathen nations around them. A prime case in point is Solomon who married many foreign wives. They stole his allegiance to Jehovah and he worshiped idols. In fact, he even built altars to ido gods. Ahab, King of Israel, was wicked enough in his own right but his marriage to Jezebel compounded his sins. We knew years ago that people were aping the lifestyles of movie stars in Hollywood. These were lifestyles which were very contrary to the teachings of the Bible. Example is always a more effective teacher then word of mouth. Paul cautioned Timothy to be a good example. The same should be true of every Christian. Instead of letting the wrong crowd decide how we shall act, we should be setting the pace. We should be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. In the words of the song, “Let the lower lights be burning! Send a gleam across the wave!”
Lewis G. Hale

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PRAYER LIST
We know of none of our members in the hospital at this time.
Remember all on the prayer list: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox, Ruby Faas, Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Bill Hinton; Lewis Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine; Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Vernon & Mary Ruth Percival; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works
VITAL SIGNS: December 6, 2009 Bible Study 57 Offering $4,197.50 Morning Worship 72 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 39 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 12/2 35 —————–
Ladies & Men’s Bible Classes – Tuesday, @ 10:30 a.m.
—————- We want to offer our much love & sympathy to Charlie & Nadine Brown. Nadine’s sister-in-law, Jerry Carr passed away and the funeral was Saturday in Wichita, Kansas.

“REFLECTIONS”
by Jack Armstrong
Oleta and I have been knee deep in moving to our new place of abode, and we sure are enjoying our new digs! Too much hard work for two folks in their twilight years, but now that the hard part is behind us, we can go on with our regular routine affairs. We were sorry to hear about Vernon and Mary Ruth’s auto accident and pray they will be much better soon. We are all looking forward to our annual get-to-gether on December 12th. Oleta and I invited Cloyce and Kay Jurecka, but haven’t heard back yet, but we sure hope they are able to make it. I guess by the time you all get this, the party will have come and gone, but I know you will all enjoy it because we always do thanks to all of Wes’ planning and preparations! Please bear with me for awhile and for not having much news to report but we’lll be back in the swing of things before long. I probably have told you before, but I want to say it again what a wonderful job our Mamie Maarschaulk does in keeping up with all those who miss services by sending them the Visitor and a sweet note to boot. That’s just the sort of sweet, caring person she is, but everyone knows that. We have quite a few here at JBCoC who do things behind the scenes that lots of folks don’t know about, but sooner or later I’ll find out and let it be known, because as my ole dad used to tell me “son let people know when they have done a good deed now, and don’t wait until they’re gone to tell about it.” So that’s what I try to do. Well, folks guess that’s all for now, we pray things will be much better for all our sick and shut-ins. Please keep Rick, Stan and Vernon and Mary Ruth in your prayers along with all of our sick and shut-ins on the list!! Remember…”character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.” Right, brother Wes? Semper Feidelis (Always Faithful)

Here and There By Wes Price
Reservations are coming in to fill us up for the Holiday Party. If you have not signed up yet, please do so this week by Wednesday so we can have an accurate count for the caterer. We want everyone to come. We’ll enjoy good food, good fellowship and good entertainment. Bring a friend if you have one (little humor, what?) Saturday afternoon, December 12, at 2:00 P.M.

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We were saddened to learn that both Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival were injured in an auto accident on Monday morning. Mary sustained no broken bones but was bruised heavily. Vernon suffered a broken sternum and was in the hospital for a couple of days. We hope that by the time you are reading this that both will be at home and doing well. —————-
Some more sad news greeted us in a conversation with Mary Taylor’s daughter Mildred on Wednesday. Mary suffered a fall at her residence. The doctors have determined that a bone in her leg was broken but decided not to do surgery because her condition is so poor. She is now under Hospice Care and Mildred ask that she have no visitors at the present time. She said she would let us know when and if her mother could have visitors in the future. Please keep this dear lady in your prayers. She has been one of my favorites for many, many years —————-
On Sunday, December 13, join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders at 7:00 A.M. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV for their regularly scheduled lesson. This lesson will be on WHO IS YOUR LORD? What rules your life? Everyone chooses a master to obey. Some become slaves to their desires and some to the world, but the best Master is our Lord Jesus Christ. The most crucial choice you will make is who will be your master and Lord. —————-

The Men’s and Ladies’ Bible Classes enjoyed a delightful birthday celebration last Tuesday in honor of Ann Schoolfield on her 80th birthday. Special thanks to Betty Thornton and Rita Wood for their planning and providing the refreshments.
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THANK YOU!
To Tuesday morning Bible Classes for the lovely 80th birthday party last Tuesday. Thanks to Rita Wood and Betty Thornton for hosting the party. Thanks to all who gave me cards, gifts, and flowers. I appreciated so much the outpouring of love. THANKS, THANKS, and THANKS. Yours truly, Ann Schoolfield
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PRAYER LIST
Vernon and Mary Ruth Percival are both home after a car accident on Monday morning. They still need our prayers for a complete recovery. Mary Taylor is now under Hospice Care at Victoria Gardens, Allen, TX – Room 607A. No Visitors at this time.

Lisa Pedford had foot surgery and is doing well.
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Remember all on the prayer list: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Bill Hinton; Lewis Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine, Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works.
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VITAL SIGNS: November 29, 2009 Bible Study 53 Offering $2,396.00 Morning Worship 73 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 35 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 11/25 41
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Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes will meet at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 to fill stockings.
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REMEMBER – Make your reservations for the holiday party that is scheduled for Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Cost will be $12.00 per person. You can give your reservation to Ann Schoolfield, Rita Wood, Wes or Alma Faye.

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“FELT NEEDS”
I keep hearing more and more about “felt needs”. To listen to some folks, you would think that the main business of the church is to meet people’s felt needs. I have yet to see a clear-cut definition of that term but I get a general feeling for it. It seems to me they are thinking in terms of what people perceive their needs to be. There are some problems with this. In the first place, my real needs may be poles apart from what I perceive them to be. Are we wise enough to know what we really need? A child often thinks he needs something that would actually be a detriment to him. He may think he needs that hot coffee pot or a hot curling iron, until he gets it! Preachers who preach from the text of scripture are often criticized as not addressing people’s needs. You may hear someone say, “Here people sit hurting because of serious family problems and there the preacher stands talking about how to properly understand the Bible.” This attitude assumes that when God gave mankind the scriptures, he did not give us something adequate to help man where he is. I am committed to the view that the Bible furnishes us completely unto every good work. 2 Tim. 3:16-17. And that the Spirit has revealed to us everything that pertains to life and godliness. 2 Peter 1:3. The Bbile may not deal in specific terms with a specific problem, but it does give us the basic principles upon which we can work out every problem we have. If it is a marriage problem, I can find in scripture everything it takes to make a happy marriage. But if marriage partners are not willing to live by the teachings of the word of God, no amount of counselling will save that marriage. A preacher cannot do mass counselling from the pulpit. He may accomplish little even in the privacy of his office with just the parties present who are involved in some problem. What is he to do? Preach the word? Lewis G. Hale

Here and There by Wes Price
We hope and trust that you and your family enjoyed the special blessing of this year’s remembrance of Thanksgiving Day. At the time of this writing, my wife and I are looking forward to having all our married children and their children with us. Our son will not be able to be with us. We will pray for the whole church that God will bestow His abundant blessings on you as he has upon me and my family. I still commend you to consider the most worthy expression of “Thanksgiving is THANKSLIVING.”
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We are having a good response for reservations for our holiday party on December 12. Please be sure your name is on the reservation list, even if you don’t have the funds available now, make your plans to be there. Don’t forget, it’s Saturday afternoon, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall.
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Join IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY on Sunday morning, December 4, when Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders will present a lesson entitled, “Let’s Talk About Heaven.” The program will be on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m.

Brother Mack was invited to present a lesson of this title at a church in Texas, but was unable to attend. I had a call from him this past week to thank my wife and me for the birthday card we sent him. He is now 88. I told him that he just got better as he aged. He asked that we remember his wife in our prayers. She recently underwent some painful surgery and is still having difficulties with kidney problems. So, please join in praying for both of these two dear saints.
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Once again, please don’t forget to send a bithday greeting to Ed Horn on the occasion of his 90th birthday, December 5. His address is 6400 Jack Finney Blvd., Greenville, TX 75402.

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We received a lovely greeting from Jim and Ada Couch this past week and they asked to express their appreciation for remembering them in your prayers. They miss us very much and Ada says, “Keep praying for us as well as we will keep praying for you.” God bless you both, Jim and Ada Couch.

GIFTS FROM THE HEART Here are some great gifts you can give now and throughout the coming year, and they won’t cost you a cent!!
LISTEN: Just listen..without interrupting, day- dreaming, or planning your response.

AFFECTION: Give appropriate hugs, pats on the back, and handshakes.

LAUGHTER: Clip cartoons, and share great articles and funny stories.

A WRITTEN NOTE: A simple note saying, “I love you” or “Thanks for all the help.”

A COMPLIMENT: A simple and sincere, “You look great!” or “That was a wonderful meal!”

A FAVOR: Every day, go out of your way to do something kind for someone.

SOLITUDE: There is a time when one may want nothing better than to have time alone.

A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION: The easiest way to feel good is to make others feel good.

“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” (Romans 12:10)
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PRAYER LIST
Rita Harrison spent a night in Methodist Central after a nasty fall but no bones are broken and she is now home.
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Remember all on the prayer list: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Bill Hinton; Lewis Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine, Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Agnes Nelson; Mary Ruth Percival, Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Cookie Rowe, Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works.
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VITAL SIGNS: November 22, 2009 Bible Study 59 Offering $5,088.00 Morning Worship 85 Budget 3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 39 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 11/18 35
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LADIES’ & MEN’S BIBLE LASSES WILL RESUME DEC. 1
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REMEMBER – Make your reservations for the holiday party that is scheduled for Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Cost will be $12.00 per person. You can give your reservation to Ann Schoolfield, Rita Wood, Wes or Alma Faye.
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New address for Jack & Olea Armstrong 231 Van Rowe Duncanville, TX 75116 Phone Number Remains the Same

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Reflections – by Jack Armstrong
No, I haven’t quit the column, just took a couple of weeks off. Thank you for asking. Oleta and I are in the process of moving just 3 houses up the street from 215 to 231 Van Rowe Ave. here in Duncanville and I sure do realize that I’m no “spring chicken” anymore. We are just leasing where we are now and are buying a house from a friend who just lost her husband about three years ago, so it made her and Oleta feel good about the whole situation, since she said she felt like we were just camping out where we are now! We went over to Jaynes Funeral Home on 11/18/09 to see Jean LaPine on the eve of her daughter, Nancy’s funeral and I think most of Cedar Hill Church’s congrega-tion was there to pay their respects to Jean and Carol and their family, plus lots of folks from other congregations. Oleta and I commented to each other, how wonderful it is to have a church family around in times like this. I just don’t know what we would do if we didn’t have ours. When the “chips or down,” they are always right there for you! My son, Larry has a friend who has an aunt Ina who I have been sending our Visitor to and she told Larry she just loves to read it, and see all the love our congregation radiates to one another. So you see it’s not just us that sees this but other folks see it also. She is 93 but is still as sharp as she can be, and we all love her very much (even though I’ve never met her in person) we feel very close to her. We are all looking forward to our annual Christmas get-together on December 12, and I’m sure Wes will have some good entertainment for us. It’s good to visit with you again and it’s our prayer all of our sick are doing much better and thank the sweet Lord for Rick Ramsey’s last report of remission. Please keep Jean LaPine in your prayers for comfort in this hard time for her, as well as all of our dear ones who’ve lost loved ones! Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
Well, the holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving will be with us this week and then only a few short shopping days until the gift-giving season of Christmas. As we announced last Sunday, our church Holiday Party will be on Saturday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. The menu remains the same as last year as does the price per plate, $12. If you can’t attend, maybe you can sponsor someone else who might not be able to afford the price. Please feel free to do so. We are still working on the entertainment and we’ll let you know when we have it set. The most important thing to remember, is be there and invite your friends to be your guests. We always enjoy having a host of friends to join us and we anticipate a good number this year as well.

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Some new items on the foyer table include the 1010 pocket calendars and the new edition of the ACTION, newsletter for World Bible School. Please help us to distribute the calendars by taking several. Use your imagination about how you can share them.
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Sunday morning, November 29, IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY, will feature a lesson on “TEACH US TO PRAY.”

Our Lord was a praying man. His disciples knew that. Once when they saw Him praying, they asked Him to teach them to pray. Like those 1st Century disciples, some of His 21st Century disciples don’t know how to pray, and some are not praying people. So…LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.

Join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders for a good lesson on prayer on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m.
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Please don’t forget to send a birthday greeting to Ed Horn on the occasion of his 90th birthday, December 5. His address is 6400 Jack Finney Blvd., Greenville, TX 75402. For those who can make it, friends are planning a party for him on that day, Saturday, December 5th, at the nursing home where he lives. It will begin at 4:00 p.m.
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The church office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and there will be no Bible classes for the men and women on Tuesday, November 24th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, December 1. ============================================
PRAYER LIST
Lula Murray has been dismissed from the hospital.
SYMPATHY
We want to offer our sympathy and prayers for Elaine Birkhead’s son-in-law, Steve and his family. His mother, Theresa Chennault passed away.
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Remember all the others on the prayer list: R. C. Bell; Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Jean LaPine, Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Cindy Mooney, Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Agnes Nelson; Mary Ruth Percival, Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Cookie Rowe, Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works.
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VITAL SIGNS:

February 15, 2009

Offering: $2,966,99

Budget: $3,410.46

Morning Worship 83

Afternoon Worship 39

Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 11/11/09 37

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Please find below the address of the nephew of Betty Thornton that is stationed in Afghanistan.
LCPL Mutranowski, David N.

7TH ESB, Unit 42210

FPO AP 96427-2210

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LADIES’ & MEN’S BIBLE CLASSES

NO CLASS TUESDAY, NOV. 24
CLASSES WILL RESUME December 1.
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I Need a Guide
A. M. Burton
How often have you been somewhere and known nothing of your surroundings, wishing there could be someone to guide you through all the interesting places? Tour-guides are extremely valuable people when you want and need them. The Greek word which is translated “guide”, “leader”, and sometimes “teacher”, means someone “to lead on a way” or “to show the way”. In the majority of the cases in the Old Testament the “guide” is God. For instance, Exodus 13:21 states that “the Lord went before them (Israel) by day in a pillar of a cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire…” There are numerous petitions asking God’s guidance and seeking His protective care. We all know the 23rd Psalm where we pray “He leads me beside still waters…He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” (Psalm 23-2b-3b) Again in Psalm 31:3 David prays, “Yea thou art my rock and my fortress; for thy name’s sake lead me and guide me…” In the New Testament this word is used in much the same way in the sense of “leader”, “escort”, and “guide”. Jesus called the Pharisees blind guides in Matt. 23:16,24. These people made out like they were spiritual guides to the spiritually blind while they themselves could not see God’s truth for their own traditions. The Lord warned that not only would they miss the right way, but they would lead astray those who trusted in their teachings. Writing in Romans 2 he questioned, “if you are sure that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness…will you not teach yourself?” (Rom. 2:19,21) The great apostle went on to charge them with the same sins with which they were condemning others. And so the prophetic words of Jesus keep on being fulfilled when people do not study God’s Word with truth and diligence. “And if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” (Matt. 15:13-14) Christians must seek guidance from God through His Word by His Holy Spirit. John recorded, “when the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth…” (John 16:13) “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” (John14:26) If you seek guidance, seek the Word and the Spirit.
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REMEMBER – Make your reservation for the holiday party that is scheduled for Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. In our Fellowship Hall. Cost will be $12.00 per person. You can give your reservation to Ann Schoolfield, Rita Wood, Wes or Alma Faye.

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
We are thankful that the men who have led our prayers in recent days have been kind enough to remember the tragedy at Fort Hood in the death of 13 soldiers and the wounding of scores of others. It couldn’t have occurred at a more incovenient time, just prior to our national celebration of Veterans Day. While we must leave the reasons why this tragedy occurred to others, we dare not forget that these men and women who serve in our military are gravely affected by this event. We want to continue to remember them in our prayers as we express our gratitude to our Veterans for their brave service to our country. God Bless The USA!
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We are pleased this morning to welcome Paul Delgado back to be our guest speaker at the morning worship assembly. As you remember, he is a student at the Brown Trail School of Preaching, preparing himself to serve the church as a minister of the gospel. We are grateful to have these fine young men come preach for us and teach in our Bible classes to broaden their experience and provide a small gratuity to assist them in their financial support.
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And speaking of the Brown Trail School of Preaching, let me tell you about a very interesting seminar they are sponsoring scheduled for November 20-22 at the Brown Trail church building. The speaker is Matt Vega who is a gospel preacher and also a lawyer, teaching law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. A schedule of events and topics will be posted on the bulletin boards in the foyer and in the Community Room. I believe you will be spiritually blessed by attending these lectures.
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I mentioned last week that our own Jack Armstrong
was to be honored along with a number of other veterans for being recipients of the Purple Heart. Perhaps you noticed that this event did not escape the attention of our Dallas Morning News paper on Monday and Jack was one of the honorees interviewed. You’ll love his quote in the newspaper. It’s posted on the bulletin board in the Community Room. Way to go Jack!
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I continue to be amazed and even appreciative for those of you who find time to attend the memorial services of our loving members who pass away. This past week was no exception. By your presence, you made the service warmer and more loving. I know that Connie Ashley was deeply moved by your presence. And a word of thanks again to our Memorial Dinner servers, Betty Conyers and her husband Tom, Louise Gerner and Rhonda Ramsey. I made it a point of reminding Connie that now she would be free to be in attendance at our worship services. I know you will encourage her to do the same when you have opportunity.
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Hear Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders on Sunday, November 22, with a special program entitled, “Be Thankful,” a very appropriate and timely message just prior to our national holiday Thanksgiving. Join them at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV.
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PRAYER LIST
Lula Murray – St. Paul Hospital – Room 701. Rick Ramsey received good news this past week. At this time he is cancer free. How wonderful and prayers do help. George Locke is recovering from heart surgery, and has been dismissed from the hosptial to his nephew’s home. Elaine Birkhead is scheduled for Day Surgery November 19 at Pine Creek Surgical Facility on Harry Hines,Dallas. Cookie Rowe is having serious health problems and will have tests. Jo Morris is scheduled for a consultation with the doctor on November 23. R. C. Bell continues to improve. Jim McMillion, cousin of Sylvia & Muriel, is having multiple health problems.
Remember all the others on the prayer list: Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Nancy Lindley; Bob Marks; Pat Mercer; Cindy Mooney, Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Agnes Nelson; Mary Ruth Percival, Nancy Ramsey, daughter of Jean LaPine; Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works.
VITAL SIGNS: November 8, 2009 Bible Study 56 Offering ,772.50 Morning Worship 84 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 43 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 11/04 38
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CORRECTION FOR THE DIRECTORY !! Addie Bennett – zip code is 75165. Please make correction in your directory.

MEDINA CHILDREN’S HOME: The Grocery truck will be here the week of Nov. 16-20, 2009. Needed items:
Liquid Laundry Soap and/or Sweet Cereal. ============================================== Hilltop Haven – New Phone # 1-866-992-4111
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Every Christian to be a Watchman! Bible Thought: “Be aware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matt. 7:15)
THE VERB “beware” is used in the New Testament 31 times. That in itself shows that there is constant danger in living the Christian life. The prophet Ezekiel warns of the same danger mentioned here. God’s people were in danger of being over run by physical enemies because of their sins. God informs the prophet He is calling Ezekiel to the task of warning people. They needed to repent and return their commitment to God. The same spiritual danger is confronting every child of God. It is true that false teachers often present themselves as being very faithful to God and His Word, but– as Jesus Himself said, “You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16). Each of us must be on guard lest we be led astray by what may sound good and appealing, but we must constantly be aware of what is being said. We must carefully study what is being said in light of the written word of God which is only found in the Bible. – 21st Century Christian

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
This afternoon from 2:00 to 3:30, my wife and I have been invited to join in a celebration for wounded veterans who were Purple Heart recipients. Our own Jack Armstrong is among the many who will be honored for their valiant service to our nation as members of the military. The event will be held at the Civic Center in Grapevine which is located at 300 S. Main St. in Grapevine. My wife and I plan on being among the guests to help express our nation’s gratitude for these fine veterans.

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We were saddened this week at the passing of Vertie Lee Stanley. Her memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow morning at the Laurelland Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. We urge you if at all possible to join us for that service. Jacob Locke will be leading us in congregational singing, so we need all who can possibly make it to be present. Family visitation for Vertie Lee will be this afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Laurelland Funeral Home.
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All World Bible School teachers are urged to be present for the worship service this afternoon. We will hold a brief meeting following the worship service to explain the procedure for mailing lessons to students in Sierre Leone. The meeting will be brief, so please try to be present so we can get back in the loop of sending lessons to foreign students.

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Our nation will be remembering all our military veterans this coming Wednesday, November 11. Several special events will be taking place around our city, so if you can, please join with us in paying tribute to our fallen heroes. A special pre-Veterans Day celebration was held at the Waxahachie Civic Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7. It is always one of the finest tributes that I have ever had the privilege of attending. Wish all of you could have been with us.
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We announced on Wednesday evening that brother R. C. Bell was in the Veterans Hospital. We learned that he is suffering from a severe bladder infection and at last report was doing much better. Please add him to your prayer list.

We would also like to ask you to remember Elaine Birkhead who will be having Day Surgery on Thursday, November 19 at Methodist hospital.
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Join IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY on Sunday morning November 15 at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV.
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In Need of Our Prayers
All of the men & women in our military and most especially the injured and the families of the deceased that were killed in the tragedy at Ft. Hood, Killeen, Texas

George Locke, brother of Jacob Locke,came through open heart surgery and is doing well.

R.C. Bell – Veterans Hospital

David Calvert is having severe problems with nosebleeds and ask for our prayers.

Elaine Birkhead will have day surgery, November 19, at Methodist Hospital.

Pete asks for continuing prayers on his behalf.

Remember all the others on the prayer list: Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Nancy Lindley; Bob Marks; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Lula Murray; Agnes Nelson; Mary Ruth Percival, Nancy Ramsey, daughter of Jean LaPine; Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works. ————-

SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Vertie Lee Stanley. Her funeral will be Monday, November 9 at 10:00 A.M., with family visitation this afternoon from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., both at the Laurelland Funeral Home.
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VITAL SIGNS: November 1, 2009 Bible Study 51 Offering $3,780.00 Morning Worship 81 Budget $ 3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 52 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 10/28 38
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CORRECTION FOR THE DIRECTORY !! Birthday for Miguel Cuevas is November 16 Please make correction in your directory.

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MEDINA CHILDREN’S HOME: The Grocery truck will be here the week of Nov. 16-20, 2009. Needed items:
Liquid Laundry Soap and/or Sweet Cereal.

REFLECTIONS

by Jack Armstrong
We had to say goodbye to another of our dear Christian sisters on October 23, 2009, as Edna Faye Johnston went to her long sought reward, to be with our Lord. Our hearts go out to David in his loss, but he can be assured he did every thing possible for his mom he loved so much. We will all miss her, and her beautiful sweet gentleness and smile, but we know she is in a far better place now. We also want to give Bro. Wes our heartfelt thanks for bidding her farewell in such a wonderful, sweet manner as he did. I’ve said many times before, he, knows just the right thing to say at just the right time.

Oleta and I have missed being with you the last week or so, and she wants to thank you for all the beautiful birthday cards and calls. You all are the best and we love you all.

This past Saturday, 10/31/09, we had a wonderful breakfast get together and all had a chance to get all the old records shredded, thanks to our thoughtful preacher who came up with the idea and put it in motion.

Vernon made some good ‘ol Navy gravy (40 weight) and the sausage, bacon and eggs were just great, and we want to thank all the guys that prepared the food, and the gals who cleaned up our mess, and the swell little girls of the Locke clan that picked things up from the tables. They are just adorable and so smart, they must take after Joyce, you think?

Before I sign off I want to tell you about a fellow, Terry Crossland, who takes a bus over in “Big D” and comes all the way over to JBCoC to worship with us, and to help out our fine coordinators by serving at the back table with Jimmy Mooney. There are a couple of other fellows who do lots of things behind the scenes, like going up that long flight of stairs each Sunday morning with Charlie Brown to sort out our collection and put it in order. They are Jimmy Morris and David Calvert, and there is Rodolfo Gonzalez who is always there to help. Kerry Cox keeps our patio swept and also helps at the back with the communion trays and picks up all the visitor cards.

Folks, if you get a chance, please give Addie Bennett a call or go out to see her. I know it would cheer her up to hear from you or see you in person.

Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
We had a good group show up for our Saturday breakfast and document shredding event. Of the two, I believe the most enjoyed was the breakfast. Thanks to those who came and helped prepare and serve the food, especially Vernon Percival for his great gravy. Our next social event will be a Sunday night chili supper sometime in November before Thanksgiving. We want the weather to be good and cold before we break out the chili. Of course for those who aren’t stout enough for chili, we will have a good crock of stew for you.
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I had a call this week from Kaylyn Horn, Ed Horn’s care-giver to tell me about a birthday party she and Randy are planning for Ed’s 90th birthday on December 5. Of course he now lives in Greenville and most will not be able to go, but she asked us especially to remember him on this special occasion with a card. His address is: Ed Horn 6400 Jack Finney Blvd., Greenville, TX 75402. The party will be at this address at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 5th. I’ll be going and I could take 2 or 3 with me if you would like to go. Let me know and I’ll reserve you a seat in my van.
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It was a sad and happy time this week when we had to express our grief and joy at the passing of Edna Faye Johnston. Thank you to all of you who came to share in that time of remembering and to the crew who served lunch to the family in our Fellowship Hall. That always gives us time to visit personally with the family and exchange a lot of pleasant memories.
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We were delighted at the response of Elaine Birkhead to place membership with us last Sunday evening. She comes to us from the Cliffwood congregation.

She is no stranger to most of us and it is a joy to have herjoin our fellowship. You will love hearing her great contribution to our worship in song. She has a beautiful alto voice. If you have not met her, please do so.
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Join IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY on Sunday morning November 8 at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV for a message on the EVILS OF STRONG DRINK.
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SPECIAL HELP NEEDED!!
In-House Assistance for elderly couple approximately 30 hours per week. If you know of someone who might be interested call the church office.

In Need of Our Prayers
Vertie Lee Stanley is home under Hospice Care.
Remember all the others on the Prayer list: Addie Bennett; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; David Johnston, Nancy Lindley; Bob Marks; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Lula Murray; Agnes Nelson; Mary Ruth Percival, Nancy Ramsey, daughter of Jean LaPine; Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works. ————–
CHRIST’S HAVEN FOR CHILDREN
GROCERY DRIVE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009
ANY GROCERY ITEMS YOU CAN DONATE ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED
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NEW MEMBER
TO JEFFERSON BLVD. CHURCH OF CHRIST
Elaine Birkhead 903 S. Edgefield
Dallas, TX 75208 Phone # 214-946-8904
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VITAL SIGNS: October 25, 2009

Bible Study 59 Offering $4,481.52 Morning Worship 101 Budget $ 3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 48 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 10/21 35

REFLECTIONS by Jack Armstrong
We have a lady here at the JBCoC who does most of her good work behind the scenes, and lots of folks don’t have a clue what she does. She has spent a lot of hours with a young Hispanic couple who first started out in our “Learn to Speak English for Hispanics” class and diligently worked with them ever since, plus teaching her class on Sunday morning and that is only part of the good things she constantly is doing. Of course we’re talking about Ann Tomaszewski.

Since I’m opening up I might as well tell about another fine example of someone who also does a lot of good stuff that some of you do not realize. Our Alma Faye is always busy doing so many things for us all, including our preacher (I don’t know how he did it all before Alma Faye retired) anyway, she does her fine job working in the office with Ann and Rita, making sure our sick are contacted (and visited), checks on or sees that those who are not attending are contacted, sees that all the vital statistics are posted, sets up all the committees for different things, makes the rounds with Wes (night and day) and no one knows what else she does while she’s resting. I would say off hand I don’t know how she ever had the time to teach school all those years. She just gets it done. Also she teaches class on Sunday morning and Tuesday Ladies Bible Class.

Oleta and I like to go over to the Ben Franklin Apothecary store in Duncanville to get our prescriptions, go back to the Deli and eat and visit all of our friends, and just generally wander around looking at all the stuff on display, and believe me there is lots to see. But to make a long story a little shorter, one day a while back we ran into some ladies at the Deli and as my Oleta often does, we struck up a conversation about the JBCoC and they stated they knew a real sweet man that attends services there. The ladies are Emma Fisher and Dorothy Newman and the man they know at the JBCoC is none other than Royal Smith, what a small world we do live in. We all now have a 4- way or I should say 5-way friendship bond. Oleta and I also invited them to come over and visit with us and surprise Royal.

We pray all of our sick and shut-ins are doing much better and that Rick, Stan and all on our sick list are doing much better, too! See you next Lord’s Day the Good Lord Willing.
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
This probably won’t be the final mention you will need on the time change which is set to occur in the wee hours of Sunday mnorning, November 1. So, let this at least be one of several that most of us will need to get our “clock changing” on Saturday night, October 31, before we retire for the night. Our old cliché still works, in the Fall, “fall back,” that is move your clocks back one hour. This will help you get an extra hour of sleep this next weekend.

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We are looking forward to a good number to join us for our fellowship breakfast this coming Saturday morning, October 31, at 9:00 a.m. We are doing this to encourage you to take advantage of our “document shredding event.” We have arranged for a truck to be here at 10:00 a.m. that morning to shred old, out-dated documents that we don’t want to fall into the wrong hands. So, please feel free to bring any of your old documents in boxes or paper bags with you and you can see them safely destroyed.

Now, it is not necessary that you have documents to shred in order to enjoy our breakfast time together. This is for the whole church and we hope you will want to come and enjoy some good fellowship. ————
The Robinson Road Church in Grand Prairie extends an invitation to any who would like to attend their Discipleship Lectures and Mission Forum. It begins today, Sunday, October 25, and continues through Wednesday, October 28. Of special interest to many of us is the speaker for the 12:30 p.m. service, Spencer Ross. Some of us are going to go over immediately following our services here and be there in time to hear his message.

Sunday afternoon will be filled with missionaries from various mission fields. The weekday services will be at 7:30 p.m. On Monday, Ivie Powell will be speaking on “Disciples Preach the Word” (Acts 8:4). On Tuesday, Dan Flournoy will bring a message on “Disciples Fight the Fight
of Faith” (1 Tim. 6:12). On Wednesday evening, Steve Hetherington will be speaking on “Disciples Are Steadfast in Doctrine” (Acts 2:42).

You will be blessed by attending these services. The church is located at 4701 Robinson Road, Grand Prairie.

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Join Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders for their weekly broadcast on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m. The message this coming week will be “First Century Christianity in the Twenty-first Century.” ============================================

In Need of Our Prayers
Edna Faye Johnston –Charlton Methodist – ICU Mary Ruth Percival is doing better and plans to be at church soon.
Remember all the others on the prayer list. Addie Bennett, Laney Cluff, great-granddaughter of Edna Faye Johnston; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Nancy Lindley; Bob Marks; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Lula Murray; Agnes Nelson; Nancy Ramsey, daughter of Jean LaPine; Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Vertie Lee Stanley; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works.

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VITAL SIGNS: October 18, 2009

Bible Study 49 Offering $3,200.50

Morning Worship 77 Budget $3,410.46

Afternoon Worship 39 Wed. Eve. Bible Study 10/14 34

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NEW MEMBER TO JEFFERSON BLVD. CHURCH OF CHRIST
Lisa Pedford 327 Gilpin, Apt. 1-208 Dallas,TX 75211 Telephone: 214-623-0046
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GROCERY DRIVE – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009

CHRIST’S HAVEN FOR CHILDREN
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CONGRATULATIONS
Josh & Beth Whitaker announce a new grand-daughter. Ava Elizabeth – born October 14, 2009. Weighed 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. How wonderful.
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REMEMBER, the day for shredding, Saturday, October 31st. ALL are invited for breakfast at 9:00 a.m.,whether you have anything to shred. If you do have something to shred, bring it with you. The shredding is set to begin at 10:00 a.m.

REFLECTIONS

by Jack Armstrong
We had another fine day of worship on 10/11/09, and wound up with a “Sack Lunch Supper” in the fellowship hall after service on Sunday evening, 10/11/09.

Our missionaries, Doyle and Barbara Kee, were with us, along with Arta Ethridge, and our Cecil’s brother, Gary. Doyle brought us an interesting slide update on what’s going on in Switzerland and it seemed to me they consume an awful lot of food at all their fellowship get togethers. Seriously though, we are so proud of all of our missionaries and the wonderful work they do in spreading God’s Word around the world. Do you ever just stop and think, we have folks in Brazil (Bryan and Jacqueline Bost), Arusha, Tanzania E. Africa (Cy and Stephanie Stafford), Australia (Bob & Lynne Marks), New Zealand (David & Mary Nelson), Estherville, Iowa (Steve and Patricia Iverson), Pleasant Grove Church (Albert Serna), and In Search of the Lord’s Way (Mack Lyon and Phil Sanders). One thing we can all be sure of, and that is, the contribution we offer each 1st day of the week is money well spent, and looked after by our dependable elders!

Speaking of that contribution, several of our men have mentioned that for convenience sake we take up the offering at that time which is fine, but in 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 we read… now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. In other words, it’s our duty and our privilege to lay by in store as we have prospered and not just because it is a convenient time.

We are all so fortunate in so many ways and even though we are, or most of us anyway, reaching the “prime time” of our lives to be able to attend the services and take part in the work here at the JBCoC. Even if we are only able to just sit in our pew each service or do as Mamie does, by sending those who can’t be there a “Visitor” each week, or get on the phone and call our shut-ins and sick folks to let them know we care. Those are all very important parts of service!
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
We had 32 present Sunday afternoon following the worship services for our “Sack Supper”. And since we had three present celebrating birthdays, we used the occasion to honor them. Two of our ladies baked cakes, Billie Thompson and Ruth Manning. Our thanks to them for that special effort. Our birthday honorees were Royal Smith, Jimmy Mooney and Louise Gerner.

Our next social event will be on Saturday morning, October 31, at 9:00 a.m. when we will be serving another delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy. We hope that Vernon Percival will be able to be with us for another round of his good gravy. The purpose of this breakfast is to invite all who want to enjoy a good meal, but also to have a time when we can bring all our old records that need to be shredded and kept safe from those who are in the business of stealing identities. We have arranged for a truck to be here at our building at 10:00 a.m. to do the shredding for us. The best part of this is that we will be able to observe our records (bank statements, financial statements, bills and other documents that are out of date) being put into the shredder with no possibility of them falling into the wrong hands. So begin now pulling out all your old records and for accounting purposes, (a safe date would be anything over 10 years old) and box them up to bring to the building with you on Saturday morning, October 31. You do NOT have to worry about paper clips, staples or plastic edge binders, the shredder will make quick destruction of all these. Please do NOT bring notebook binders, they will not be accepted. We do not yet know what the cost will be, but the church will bear the lion’s share, since we have the most to shred; but we will ask for each one who brings documents to share in some of the cost. ——————-

On Sunday morning, October 25, IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY will present a lesson on “The Church Jesus Built.” Join Mack and Phil at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 27, KDFI-TV for this program. At the very mention of “church” some people think of a building down the street. Others think of an institution with a headquarters and officials. Others think of the denomination they grew up attending. Most Americans think one can be saved and not be a member of any church. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY! Tune in and find out! ============================================
In Need of Our Prayers
Edna Faye Johnston –Charlton Methodist – Room F-4239 Bob Marks, our missionary in Australia, will have day surgery Monday, October 19. Addie Bennett, Laney Cluff, great-granddaughter of Edna Faye Johnston; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Lula Murray; Agnes Nelson; Mary Ruth Percival, Nancy Ramsey, daughter of Jean LaPine; Rick & Rhonda Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Vertie Lee Stanley; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works. ———– Special Prayer Request: ———– VITAL SIGNS: October 11, 2009 Bible Study 58 Offering $3,0932.22 Morning Worship 78 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 42 Wed. Evening Bible Study 10/07 36 ————–

GROCERY DRIVE Tuesday, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 CHRIST’S HAVEN FOR CHILDREN
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I walked out in the morning as the sun began to rise and saw the hand of God wipe the darkness from the skies. In silent admiration I bowed my head in prayer and gave thanks to the One that gives us light and that He is always there. As the morning deepened and the light came through the trees I felt the presence of the Lord in the warm and gentle breeze. I said Oh Lord I thank you for giving me this day. I know that only you can take the dark of night away. Please fill my day with sunshine, my soul with inner peace and as I walk with you today let all my strivings cease and when this day has ended and I lay down in peaceful rest I hope and pray my walk with you has helped me pass the test so when my eye lids open to a day that is fresh and now I pray that once again you will let me walk with you. Jacob Locke, December 28, 2007.

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REFLECTIONS

by Jack Armstrong
Oleta and I went over to see sweet Edna Faye Johnston earlier this week, and she was having a sleepy day, so David said it may be better to come back another day for a visit. I talked to Bro. Wes today and he said he had just visited her 10/7/09 and she was doing a lot better. I think he helped her eat lunch. He went over to see how Bobbie Vivrett was doing and wound up taking she and Helen Jones to lunch. I told him he gets around more than any guy I know. Bobbie has been having back trouble and we sure do miss her when she is not at church service. Things don’t look natural on that west side back row without Bobbie, Fran, and Linda back there.

We pray Mary Ruth has good results from her new boot the doctor prescribed for her cracked ankle. Thank the Good Lord it wasn’t a worse break!

We spoke to dear Addie this week and she is having a rough time getting used to the assisted living facility she is in, and the fact she had to give up her car and her home. Addie did agree with the doctor that it was for the best since she was having small strokes. She told me her oldest granddaughter LeAnne’s husband, Joe Garber had his gall bladder removed and is having some real bad health problems after the surgery, and wants us to keep them all in our prayers. I just can’t believe little LeAnne is now 35 years old. It seems like only yesterday she was a little tot. Boy, time sure does fly by when we get a few years under our belt, right Jacob? He is now a member of the Octogenarian bunch like me and several of you, and we won’t mention any more names, for safety’s sake.

If you haven’t done it already, ask Ruth Manning to show you her brand new “Recipe Book” that has just been published. They are just great. Oleta ordered a bunch to send our kids. Oleta, Betty Thornton, Helen Jones, Nadine Brown, Henrietta Pummill, Peggy Wolfe, and Ruth all have recipes in the book. Lots of good recipes! By the way she didn’t get around to all of you ladies because she ran out of time. If anyone is interested in publishing their family recipes check with Ruth on how to do it.
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

HERE AND THERE by Wes Price
We are pleased this morning to have Doyle and Barbara Kee with us for the morning worship service. Doyle will be giving us a report on their missionary work at the Bible class hour and then preach at the morning worship. I am always glad to have this faithful couple with us for a visit. Or course, we are privileged to recall fond memories of Cecil Ethridge since he was Barbara’s brother. We hope that Arta will bless us with her presence as she usually does when they come along with Cecil’s brother Gary who has visited with us recently. Let’s give them a warm welcome!!
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All of Jefferson Boulevard church’s members are invited to join us this afternoon following the services to a “sack supper” in our Fellowship Hall. Bring a sack lunch with perhaps an extra sandwich for a guest and let’s enjoy a period of fun and fellowship. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
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We have several bottles of hand disinfectant located in several locations around our building. May I urge you to use these frequently after you finish shaking hands with others who come in. That will help us maintain a more sterile environment and hopefully cut down on the incidence of flu.

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I still have copies of Perry Cotham’s book, “Beyond the Sunset,” available for anyone who might be interested. They will make an excellent gift for you to give someone. They are $8 per copy. ————

IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY will present a lesson entitled, “Does It Matter What We Believe?” on Sunday morning, October 18, on Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m. A most penetrating question, don’t you thnk? Some say it really doesn’t matter so long as you love Jesus. Most people think one doctrine is a good as another, and what you believe doesn’t matter to God. But is this so? Could it be that God cares what we believe and practice? Join brother Mack and Phil and hear their answers to these most important questions.
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In Need of Our Prayers
Bob Marks, our missionary in Australia, will have day surgery October 19.

Edna Faye Johnston –Select Specialty, Room 125 – 800 Kirnwood Dr. DeSoto, TX 75115 – Phone 972-780-6500. Her condition is improving. Her pneumonia is now under control.

Mary Ruth Percival will be confined a couple of weeks for her broken foot to heal. Laney Cluff, great-granddaughter of Edna Faye Johnston; Dr. “J” Coats; Urbanelle Cox; Ruby Faas; Gloria Garcia; Magdalena Gonzalez; Rita Harrison; Bill Hinton; Ed Horn; Mary Catherine Jayroe; Nancy Lindley; Pat Mercer; Dorothy Mooney; Billie Morgan; Lula Murray; Agnes Nelson; Nancy Ramsey, daughter of Jean LaPine; Rick Ramsey; Lois Rodriquez; Nancy Spurgeon; Vertie Lee Stanley; Mary Taylor; Treva Traylor; Augustina Vasquez; Fran Womelsdorff, Marie Works.

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Special Prayer Request:

Addie Bennett requests your prayers for her grandson-in-law. He is in Baylor in Dallas – critical condition.

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VITAL SIGNS: October 4, 2009 Bible Study 47 Offering $3,960.50

Morning Worship 69 Budget $3,410.46 Afternoon Worship 39 Wed. Evening Bible Study 09/30 34

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REMEMBER THE SACK SUPPER THIS EVENING after worship we will have a sack supper! All are invited to attend and bring your sack of food! Drinks & dessert will be provided. ================================ REFLECTIONS by Jack Armstrong I was talking to my son Jack on Saturday, Oct. 3 about having to get home and write my column for next week and he said he went on the Internet and found that the Visitor goes way back to the start on the Internet. It never ceases to amaze me at all these modern contrap- tions and electronic ways of doing things and checking on stuff. I can even remember when we used to all gather around in one room to listen to my uncles crystal set radio and think boy! What a great thing! Now we have little tiny telephone camera bearing all types of pictures, world news, sporting events, stock market updates and you name it they’ve got it. Oleta and I have trouble bringing back messages that folks send to us, and I wouldn’t dare try to do anything else without contacting one of our grand- daughters first. Our daughter Cindy has said she is going to give us a computer so we can stay in the loop of things, but first she says she has to get some software for it. I just hope that we still have the wits to operate the thing when it comes. My son Larry brought us a real dandy copy printer and I think I’ve just about got it figured out, except the fancy fax machine part, but I’ll figure it out one of these days. I took some cards from Charlie Brown last Lord’s day and called some of the folks who were available and really enjoyed it. Folks if you haven’t been taking some of the call or visit cards from Charlie you’re missing out on a real rewarding experience because our sick and shut-ins really enjoy the calls and cards and especially the visits if you are able and they are able to have company. I admire Charlie and Nadine so much for the great job they do in this program. We also would like to tell Jacob and Joyce and all who do the volunteer work at the hospitals how very much we appreciate what they do. It’s things like these that show people around us what Christianity is all about. See you next time the Good Lord Willing. Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

HERE AND THERE
by Wes Price
When you spend a lot of time riding a golf cart with a friend once a week when the weather is nice, you get to know a lot about that person. And that’s partly how I came to know a lot about Grady Theobalt. I can’t remember how many years we did that, but it added up to a lot of quality time in developing a friendship. I guess I was a bit selfish, but when four of us went to play golf, I nearly always insisted that Grady ride the golf cart with me. Anyway, his passing has left a deep void in my being that will be hard to fill. We had planned on making one more trip back to our old golf course out in the country near Kaufman, but his condition just wouldn’t permit it. I’m sure that if there is no golf to be played in heaven, the Lord will find plenty of worth- while things for us to do, that will praise His majestic name, so I doubt that we will even have time to miss it. So long Grady, but not goodbye. I’ll be heading that way soon enough.

Thank you, Jefferson Boulevard church for your wonderful response to the Theoablt family in Grady’s passing. The family was very impressed with all the love and affection shown at the family visitation as well as the funeral.

And special thanks to Betty Conyers and her crew of helpers, including her husband, Tom, Louise Gerner, Jean Lovell, and Dan Talbott. Although Grady’s daughter Val insisted on paying for the catered meal from El Fenix, the church also had a share in providing that meal. That’s a first for me, a catered meal for a funeral with Mexican food.
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I received a card from Helen Jones’ grandsons who live in Jefferson with a web site on it that you might be interested in for children. It is kidsbiblestudymarshall.com. The church in Jefferson shares in sponsoring that ministry. Try it out and see if your children, or more for us, grandchildren, might profit by watching it.
Peggy Muniz also told me about a web site that features Richard Rogers Bible lessons online. The web site is www.tvbiblestudy.com. She mentions that both Romans and Acts are very extensive. Try it out, you might like it

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Sunday, October 11, IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY will present a message entitled, “I Am Bound for the Promised Land.” Join Mack and Phil and see what you remember of your reading of Brother Perry Cotham’s book on that subject. Tune in to Channel 27, KDFI-TV at 7:00 a.m. ————

Our congratulations to Haleigh Kloetzli for her great performance in the musical “Titanic.” My wife and I attended on Thursday evening and were delighted at the whole show, not to mention our pride for Haleigh. She played several different parts and sang in most of the group parts and her sweet smile and perky spirit lit up the whole stage. I know her parents are proud of her and so are we. Way to go, girl!
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To The Beautiful Christians at Jefferson Boulevard
Thank you for loving my family and myself!! And thank you for your prayers and concerns during the past few weeks as I dealt with the re-occurence and treatment of my brain tumor.

Most of all, I cherish the love you have for my mom and dad. It is so evident in so many ways

God Bless You All!

Stan Brown & Family

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PRAYER LIST
Edna Faye Johnston – Select Specialty on Bolton Boone – Room 125.

Mary Ruth Percival fell and hurt her ankle.

Dan Sherbit is home. He will go to his doctor this week.

Continue to keep Rick & Rhonda Ramsey in your prayers as his chemo treatments are on-going

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Agnes Nelson, Nancy Lindley – friend of Ann Tomaszewski, Laney Cluff-great granddaughter of Edna Faye Johnston, Stan Brown, Ruby Faas, Lula Murray, Fran Womelsdorff, Mary Taylor, Pat Mercer, Rita Harrison, David Calvert, Dorothy Mooney, Teresa Bersano, Treva Traylor, Marie Works, Magdalena Gonzalez, Gloria Garcia, Nancy Spurgeon, Bill Hinton, Lois Rodriquez, Augustina Vasquez, Holly Lee, Urbanelle Cox, Ed Horn, Mary Catherine Jayroe, Vertie Lee Stanley, Billie Morgan, Geraldine Hurley, Dr. “J” Coats, Nancy Ramsey -daughter of Jean LaPine.

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VITAL SIGNS: September 27, 2009

Bible Study 55 Offering $3,008.50

Morning Worship 85 Budget $3,410.46

Afternoon Worship 45 Wed. Evening Bible Study 09/23 38

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Please find below the addresses of the children of Grady Theobalt who passed away September 23, 2009

Son – Ricky Theobalt 6801 Wooded Ct. Mansfield, TX 76063

Daughter & Son-in-Law – Val & J.B. Seale

Val & J.B. Seale 1520 Whispering Trail Irving, TX 75060

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REFLECTIONS by Jack Armstrong

Brother Wes helped us say goodbye to a special friend this morning, Septemer 30, 2009. I don’t think we ever met a finer man nor a man who loved the Lord any more than Grady Theobalt. In his life everything was in a special order; 1st was the Lord and his church, 2nd was his family and then his friends and his business of making “wood look good” by his crafts as a Master Carpenter!

We all know this was an extra hard day for Bro. Wes because Grady and he had long become tight friends (as a lot of us have) so we know it was hard for him to stand up there in front of all of us and talk about his best friend and all the good times they have shared together through the years. I might add it was one of the most beautiful services I’ve ever witnessed and I’ve seen quite a few over the last 84 years.

We saw two of Rita Harrison’s sons Mark and Kim who attended Grady’s service and I told Mark they sure “cleaned up real nice,” from the time I had all three in Bible class over at Mt. View Church of Christ years ago.

Jo Morris had another funeral to attend this past week on Tuesday down in Mt. Vernon. One of our church friends we’ve known for many years went to be with the Lord. Kenneth Jaggers, one of our elders at Mt. View Church of Christ passed away and our hearts go out to Peggy and all the family. They have had a rough time healthwise for several years.

I considered giving up my column last week, because of my old age and infirmities of the body but two people who are closest to me, and actually know me better than I do, stepped in and got me straightened out. Of course that’s my dear wife and my best friend Wes. I just felt like maybe my nonsense was taking up space that could be used for things more educational or informative.

It is our fervent prayer that all of our sick are doing much better and that Rick, Stan and Edna Faye keep getting those good results. We love you all dearly.

Just a thought… “The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been, kindness, love and truth

Semper Fidelis Always Faithful)