THE COURAGE TO SAY: “GOD’S NOT DEAD!”

2 Timothy 3:12 Joshua 1:2-7 God prepares us _______________ for what will be required _________________________. What is the wall in your life that seems __________________right now for you to get past? Joshua 6:2 If God promises you something _________________________________________________. Joshua 6:3-5 The battle ___________________________________________________________________. Courage is not the __________________________________________; it’s moving forward _________________________________. Forty years ago the words were: “We can’t!” Today they are confident: “We can!” What happened? They went from focusing on their ________________________ to focusing on God’s ____________________. Isaiah 40:12

HOW DO I FACE A CRISIS WITH CONFIDENCE?

The answer: It is __________________________________________________. James 5:16b James 5:17-18 Courage is fear that has _______________________________________________________. Joshua 1:5 Matthew 28:18-20

Questions about salvation or church membership? Give us a call at 635-0356.

Web: westviewchristian.org April 20, 2014

PROSPECTIVE WORSHIP LEADER Kyle Payne from Dallas Christian College will be leading our music today.

Kyle is a junior at DCC.

BAKE SALE TODAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MORNING WORSHIP

We are having a bake sale in the gym to raise money for our four teens who will be in SALTeens this summer. SALTeens is a musical/drama traveling

group. They will practice at the college for one week and travel the next week concluding at Valley View Christian Church in Dallas on Sunday night, June 29,

at 7:30 p.m. You can also just make a donation if you would like to.

CAMP CLEARWATER SIGN-UP HAS BEGUN!

There are three camps. We will have sponsors at all camps. First Chance Camp -- June 1-3 -- for grades 1-3

Middle School/High School Camp -- June 8-13 -- going into grades 6-12 Junior Camp -- June 15-20 -- going into grades 3-6

*3rd graders can choose either First Chance Camp/Junior Camp or both.

NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The new playground has arrived but needs to be installed. The old

playground has been donated to Camp Clearwater. The new equipment

should be up soon. If you can help with installing the new equipment,

see Jon Bailey.

OUT OF THE OFFICE

Jon and Gary will not be in the office on Tuesday. They will be at a church camp meeting in Pineville.

MAY 4 IS GRADUATION SUNDAY

We will be honoring our 2014 graduates next Sunday. If you are graduating from high school or college make sure Jon has your name on the list.

Westview Christian Church April 27, 2014

“Come Now Is The Time To Worship” Welcome/Greeting Time “Mighty To Save” “Shout To The Lord” Opening Prayer Message from God’s Word J. Gary Boswell Invitation “I Stand Amazed” “How Great Is Our God” Communion Meditation & Prayer Vernon Burgess The Lord’s Supper Served* *You may take the emblems as they are passed.

Offering Prayer Mike Young Offering Received/Announcements Closing Prayer “Mighty To Save”

During the Worship Service we provide:

Nursery (Birth-12 months)—First Classroom Early Walkers (12 months-24 months)—First Classroom

2s & 3s class---Gym Building (upstairs) 4s-Kindergarten class---Gym Building (upstairs)

Junior Worship (1st-5th grade)---Gym Building (upstairs) All classes begin at 10:40 a.m.

Greeters will be happy to help you find these classes.

ATTENDANCE - OFFERING - DECISIONS - April 20

Worship: 259 Budget: $22,000.00 Offering: $5,738.00 Total to date for April: $17,836.00

One transfer: Nancy Richart

Are you visiting for the first time today? Please fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering plate as it is passed. We’re glad you are here!

MAY SCHEDULES AND DEVOTION BOOKS ARE AT THE WELCOME CENTER.

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP IS AT 10:10 A.M. NEXT SUNDAY!

PRAYER LIST UPDATES/ADDITIONS Johnny & Jerry Moore-health issues Pierce family-guidance Sara Barrionuevo-wound infection James and Dot Bayne-health issues Becky Brenner-MS problems/seizures Melba McIntosh-cancer/radiation

James Robert Thomas, Jr.-Navy/Somalia Megan Kelly-17 yrs. old-cancer Kara Morgan-cancer has returned Nancy Hall’s mother-health issues

Tommy Turner-biopsy results Becky Phillips-recovery from transplant Dale and Brenda Johns-health issues Lucille Sims-hospice Bobby Clark-stroke/recovery Gregg Owen-pain management

Bill Walker-stage 4 cancer Ray Haley-heart problems/new meds Billy Winters-recovery Charla Rhosto-leukemia

Carolyn Dowden-health issues Cheryl Bond-MS/eyesight Dianna Logan-pet scan-good report Robby Dunn-health Wanda Roberts-recovery Danny Vanwinterswyk-Marines

Chris Dowdall-recovery from stroke Mary Littlefield-surgery/recovery Caden Lindsey-health issues Marjorie Judd-health issues

Patricia Howe-surgery Danny Rayburn-recovery Susan Morris mother-congestive heart failure K.J. Antoine-mag. tumor-4 yrs. old Chris Stone-thyroid/lymph node cancer Gordon and Joyce Lentz-heart problems

Crystal Riddick-health issues Cricket Pitre-recovery from fall Gerald Palmer-diabetic-foot/leg infection Drew McKenna-rare disease/toddler

Judy Henley-recovery from surgery Julianna Boyett-eye problems Beverly Wilkinson-Surgery May 1 at Highland Landry Wilkinson’s friend-kidney disease

Kevin Emmert-tumor on spine (Kim’s brother) Bob Logan-walking issues Peggy Foggin-MS Barbara Files-recovery Lesley Baer-recovery Derald Jennings Family-comfort

Sue Wainwright-nerve block Jill Clark - home - rehab Derek Thomas-legal issues Glenda Vines-cataract surgery

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS THURSDAY This Thursday is National Day of Prayer. Please take 5 or 10 minutes some time during that

day to pray for our nation, our city, and our church. On our Inspirational Moments email that day there will be a prayer guide.

CHILDREN TO SING ON MOTHER’S DAY Our children from Children’s Church will sing at the end of our Mother’s Day Worship

Service. They will be practicing today and the next two Sundays.

ATTENTION PARENTS

In May, we will be presenting awards to children from our Wednesday night Odyssey program for outstanding memory work. Parents, please work with your children at home on their New Testament books. We want every child in the program to receive this recognition.

SPRING TOURNAMENT AT CROOKED HOLLOW, SATURDAY, MAY 17 Meet at Denny’s in Greenwood at 7 a.m.

This is a four-man scramble. Tee off time is 8:30 a.m. Sign up sheet is at the Welcome Center.

“Women of Prayer” The ladies who are taking part in “Women of Prayer” are already seeing answers to our

prayers! Jesus told his followers to pray and never give up (Luke 18:1). Our devotion to prayer will make a positive difference in our families, church body, and community. Pick up a prayer guide at the Welcome Center and begin to pray and see God at work in your life

and in the lives of friends and family.

SPECIAL WOMEN’S MINISTRY MEETING TODAY AT 1:30 P.M. We will be discussing our ministry needs and plans for the statewide women’s seminar.

MAY KITCHEN CLEANING

Please sign up at the Welcome Center to help with the spring cleaning of our kitchens May 6-10. The buildings will be open Tues. - Fri. from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday

from 9 a.m. until noon. Thanks for your help!