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a westhill family newsletter

November 1, 2015

A soft melody played in the background, but nobody heard it over the conversation and laughter. In every corner of the

old house cousins and siblings reminisced about growing up or bragged about new accomplishments. In the backyard the newest generation squealed and giggled playing tag. And the elderly matron drank in the moment and said to herself, “My cup overflows.” For three thousand years David’s overfilled cup has been a symbol of blessing and prosperity (Psa. 23:5). Even those ignorant of its origin, know its meaning. But, knowing the symbol isn’t the same as knowing the blessings. During his reign David received fame, wealth, and a large family. Because of his missteps he also witnessed sorrow and betrayal. Yet, he said his cup was full. David’s knew his cup was filled with God, not with earthly treasures no matter how dear. Too often, people attempt to fill their own cup of blessing. They go to school, get an education, and work hard. They get married and have kids. They buy nice homes, make nice friends, and wear nice clothes. It’s not just the American dream, it is the good life and they have it. They feel their cup is overflowing and they’re drinking from their saucer. But, their cup is full of the wrong things. The problem isn’t what they put in the cup, but that they try to put anything in it at all. Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Mat. 5:3). Happiness comes when people stop filling their own cup, and instead

offer an empty vessel to God and let him fill it. An impoverished spirit means emptying ourselves of ourselves, and allowing God to fill us with Himself. David said elsewhere, “The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup” (Psa. 16:5) Too many people refuse to give God the opportunity and control to fill the cup. Some may fear that the blessings God gives will hamper their lifestyles. Others fear giving up control to a God who is so far away. Some only want to keep up with the Joneses, not God. Some Christians lack the poverty of spirit to be truly blessed by God. Their hesitation to empty themselves can stem from a false sense of spiritual security—they think their ticket is punched. They have handled life so far, there is no need to change it now. As a result, true spiritual happiness is forfeited for an earthy facsimile of what people of the world hold dear. Those who are poor in the spirit don’t measure the preciousness of this life, but the preciousness of the eternal life. Jesus described the impoverished spirit later in his sermon, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Mat. 6:19-21).

Impoverishedby Sam Dilbeck

Jeff A. Jenkins grew up in a preaching family and has been at it since 1973. He married Laura Colley in 1981 and they have two children and two grandchildren. Jeff earned an Asso-ciates degree from Faulkner University (1979) and a Bachelors from Freed-Hardeman University (1981). He has worked with churches in Moulton and Montgomery, Alabama, Oklahoma city, Oklahoma, and currently works for the church in Lewis-ville, Texas. Jeff also serves on the Board of Trustees of Freed-Harde-man Universtiy, the Board of Directors for Lads to Leaders, the advisory board for The International Gospel Hour, and the Advisory Board for brotherhoodnews.com. He has been published in Gospel Advocate Magazine, Spiri-tual Sword Magazine, Twenty-First Century Bible Study Guide, Power for Today and Forthright E-Magazine. Jeff and his brother Dale founded The Jenkins Institute which is designed to encourage preachers in their work. They conduct seminars and publish books and online periodicals for preachers and church leaders.

Meet Jeff A. JenkinsFinish Strong

Seniors’ SeminarMonday, Nov. 9

6:30 - Registration7:00 - Session 17:40 - Break & Discussion7:50 - Session 2

Correspondence/EncouragementInmate Correspondence:Zachory Cabano #01886823Byrd Unit21 FM 247 Huntsville, TX 77320

Paul Jones #01934698Bradshaw UnitPO Box 9000Henderson, TX 75653

Missions Correspondence: Cherokee Home for Children Director: Delton McGuire PO Box 295 Cherokee, TX 76832 Email: chc@centex.net

New Zealand Harvest Missions James & Emily Cammock PO Box 412 Waikato Mail Centre Hamilton 3240 New Zealand Email: church-of-christ-cammock@hotmail.com

La Poynor Prison Ministry Steve & Carrie Handley 11353 CR 4345 La Rue, TX 75770 Email: shandley56@gmail.com

WVBS Online School Director: Russell Haffner 25 Lantana Ln. Maxwell, TX 78656 Website: school.wvbs.org

Southwest School of Bible Studies: Corey Tackett (1st Year Student) 1215 W. Slaughter Ln. #914 Austin, TX 78748

Mission WorksWesthill Works Benevolence Program

Local Works Cherokee Children’s Home - www.chc4kids.org House to House, Heart to Heart Preaching Students - Southwest School of Bible Studies The Truth in Love - www.ttil.tv WVBS Online School - school.wvbs.org

Prison Works La Poynor Prison Ministry - Steve & Carrie Handley

Foreign Works New Zealand Harvest Missions - James & Emily Cammock

LeadershipElders Percell Milton - 903.673.1819 Paul Slaughter - 903.872.1228 Paul Stewart - 903.872.3464 Darwin Thomas - 903.695.0176Deacons James Ainsworth - 903.872.1390 Scott Barham - 903.641.0133 David Baumgartner - 903.654.4057 Zach Drain - 903.521.6055 Dan Gibson - 903.641.9587 Joshua Haden - 903.602.9645 Micah Haden - 903.673.1177 James Horn - 903.599.9114

Michael Jones - 214.803.5984 Roy McCullough - 903.872.2069 Greg Olsen - 903.654.1406 James Olsen - 903.874.8918 Rusty Owens - 903.695.0095 Billy Roughton - 903.654.4032 Dickie Russell - 903.874.4457 David Shastid - 903.257.6464 Brent Stewart - 903.641.9052 Justin Williams - 903.875.8288Ministers Sam Dilbeck - 903.229.8415 (Pulpit) Cory Myers - 512.627.6672 (Youth & Family) Tim Cooke - 903.641.5515 (Seniors)

Encouragement: Aline Barrett 296 FM Road 2555 Corsicana, TX 75110

Jim Bess 3141 FM 55 Blooming Grove, TX 76626

Wanda Brown 3002 W. 2nd Ave. #206 Corsicana, TX 75110

JoAnn Chambers 3002 W. 2nd Ave. #400 Corsicana, TX 75110

Mary Crews 3002 W. 2nd Ave. #512 Corsicana, TX 75110

Julie Dilbeck 1716 Bowie Circle Corsicana, TX 75110

Janice Elder 809 Ambassador Corsicana, TX 75110

Gayle & Christine Garner 915 N. 26th Corsicana, TX 75110

Meagan Gould 800 Medinah Corsicana, TX 75110

Mary Harris 302 FM 2859 Corsicana, TX 75110

Buster Hayes 2415 W. Collin Corsicana, TX 75110

Travis Huckaby 392 SWCR 3050 Purdon, TX 76679

Marjorie King 304 SECR 2190 Corsicana, TX 75109

Justin Mahoney 805 Oxford Corsicana, TX 75110

Thelma Martin 1201 Ficklin Circle Corsicana, TX 75110

Ruth Moore 213 W. Grady St. Blooming Grove, TX 76626

Irene Ross 820 N. 23 1/2 St. Corsicana, TX 75110

Jan Sain 809 Ambassador Corsicana, TX 75110

Gertrude Walker 1612 Woodcrest Corsicana, TX 75110

Pat Wheat 328 Wesley Corsicana, TX 75110

Gay Wright 3004 W. 2nd Ave. #518 Corsicana, TX 75110

Privileged to ServeSong Leader Mark Blaylock

Opening Prayer Communion Leader Eric Olsen Communion Servers Tim Cooke David DilbeckBrian Hand James HornClay Jackson Ricky JenningsGreg Olsen Phil PillansGeorge Schmidt David ShastidJose Sosa Darwin ThomasJustin Williams

Closing Prayer Bryan Bearden

Nursery Ericka Kinkade & Sloane Slaughter

PM Song Leader Justin Williams PM Opening Prayer Tyler Baumgartner PM Closing Prayer Dalton Shastid

Wed. Song Leader Cory Myers Wed. Devotional Percell Milton

Nov. Contact Elder Paul Slaughter - 903.872.1228

AnnouncementsSeniors (50+) Seminar: Finish Strong with Jeff Jenkins, Monday, November 9 at 7:00 pm.

There will be a traditional Thanksgiving fellowship meal in the Outreach Center at 12:00 Noon on Thanksgiving Day for the Westhill members and their guests. The members that will be attending are asked to bring the side dishes and desserts. The sign up sheet is in the foyer noting how many will be attending. We need to know how much turkey and dressing to fix. Deadline to sign up is November 18th.

Open Door Thursday for High School in the Outreach Center, 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

Youth Newsetter has been emailed out. If you need one please see Cory.

Save the Date: Young Ladies’ Leadership Initiative Dec. 4-5.

Thank you for your cards, visits and prayers. Your acts of Christian love are greatly appreciated. Malvinee & Hank Jett.

Prayer List Katherine Mahoney was taken to the hospital last week but has returned to the nursing home.

Shelly Simmington has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Shelly is a friend of several women in our congregation.

Continue to Remember: Jim Bess, Don Bowen, Julie Dilbeck, Buster Hayes, Wanda Horner, Hank & Malvinee Jett, Velma McDougald, Bud Moore, Henry & Eula Parrish, Jan Ross, Robby Thomas, Willie & Connie Winters, Willie Alvarenga, Meagan Gould, Faye Hand, Heather Lamb, Ed Nevill, Louise Tallent.

College Students: Savanna Bearden, Jason Dilbeck, Ty Gibson, Kate Haden, Wade Hall, Julie Hand, Jackie Howard, Kayla Howard, Jamie Humann, Corey McDougald, Emory McDougald, Kaylee Nicholson, Steely Southard, Billy Stephens, Emily Stovall, and Corey Tackett.

Service Men: Clay Bayes, Jason Book, Alston Compton, Robert Johnson, Ryan Payne, Douglas Ramsey, Ryan Stewart, Morgan Weaver, and Payton Weaver

Records for October 25, 2015 Bible Class ....................................................................154AM Worship .................................................................232PM Worship .................................................................140 Wednesday ...................................................................187Contribution ......................................................$7,064.30

Frisco Church of Christ is hosting Gospel Sharing Ministries on November 6-7. Friday will begin at 7:00pm-9:00pm and continues on Saturday at 8:00am-2;30pm. Address is 8648 Main St, Frisco.

Birthdays This Week November 1 - Marjorie King November 2 - Laura Haden November 3 - Erika Roughton, Randy Short November 4 - Kenneth Southard November 5 - Helen Simpson November 6 - Robyn Saunders

Next Week’s Adult Class Jesus Rejected in Nazareth Luke 4:16-30