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FEARFUL COURAGEI know fear. Low-grade or full-blown anxiety. Fretful worry. Recently I cleared out a stash of papers from 2006, the year my wife Caryl was on dialysis. Reviewing the list of multiple doctor visits, hospitalizations, and medications surfaced intense feelings deeply buried in my psyche. The fear, the anxiety became my unwelcome companions again for a while.

William Cowper, a well-known 18th century poet, knew fear as well. He periodically suffered several nervous breakdowns due to ravages of severe depression. One such episode led him to seek to drown himself in a river. Taking a horse-drawn carriage in Olney, England, the taxi driver surmised Cowper’s suicidal mindset and feigned getting lost in the fog. Cowper eventually fell asleep. Many hours later he was delivered back home.

Refreshed, he took his spared life as a gift, a sign from God. And that led to the writing of the hymn still sung today:

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, the clouds ye so much dreadAre big with mercy, and shall break in blessings on your head.

(from “God Moves in a Mysterious Way)

Similarly, Scripture is replete with this divine message: “Fear not.” More than 80 times we hear “Be not afraid.” Rabbi Jesus brings this assuring message from God’s lips:

Don't be afraid of missing out. You're my dearest friends.The Father wants to give you the very kingdom itself. (Luke 12:32, The Message)

Jesus is a clear-eyed realist, knowing that fear can serve us well in emergencies. Fear forces us to problem solve quickly, to consider what resources we have to survive danger. Subsequently, though, previous traumas we’ve experienced can, if unacknowl-edged, continue to revisit us often.

Ongoing fear cripples us. Projecting unknown possible catastrophes that rarely happen is energy depleting. Such fear robs us of the precious present. Fear kills our creative spirit full of gratitude for our blessings. Fear fades as we remember to embrace the full gifts of God’s grace and mercy in the scariest of places.

Mark Twain knew hardship and tragedy. His personal response was this jewel: “Courage is not the absence of fear…it is the ability to act in the presence of fear.”

Lord God, take my fears, those based on reality, those based on “what if” conjecture, and reshape my spirit around your words “fear not” into your deeply known assurance and presence. Remind me, Lord, again and again, to “be not afraid.” Amen.

— Virgil Fry

Summer Internships:Ministry That Changes LivesBy Nicole Gates, Summer Intern, Central TexaseMy name is Nicole Gates and in 2016 I was given the incredible opportunity to intern for Lifeline Chaplaincy. I was placed in Austin, Texas, under the careful supervision of Tom Nuckels. I can admit now that I blindly accepted this internship, having no idea to what I was committing three months of my life. It soon became apparent to me that I had not signed up for acomfortable summer. Daily, I was asked to set aside my own “needs” so I could fully give my time, attention, and care to whoever lay in the hospital bed before me. I found that I was extremely uncomfortable with the idea that I would not know for sure that that person even wanted me to be there in the first place. One of my first experiences with this discomfort came when my co-intern and I were asked to shadow a chaplain on a visit to a neuro-rehabilitation center. We were visiting a man I’ll be calling James.

A few months earlier, James had been hit by a truck while he was crossing the street. The accident should have been fatal andeveryone was amazed that he had survived. Needless to say, James was not in good shape. Our first visit with him was incredibly awkward. He had a tube in his trachea and was unable to speak. He sat there with a grumpy look on his face, watching us through disgruntled eyebrows. I left the rehab center already dreading the next time James would pop up on our referral list. I just knew he didn’t want us there. I could feel it. But pop up on our list he did. We pushed through a second visit and then a third. Our third visit came to a close and I was feeling relieved as we stood to leave when James grabbed my hand and said “never stop coming!” I went out and cried in my car. That day, I thanked God for proving me wrong and I promised to let go of the idea that I knew what people needed from me. For the rest of the summer we made it a priority to visit James twice a week. By the end of my time in Austin we were dear friends. We cried with him on discouraging days and laughed with him on the days when he was up to cracking jokes. I looked back at the journal I was keeping at the time and I wrote this about our times with James, “We rarely had theological conversations with James but God moves when you simply show up.” James just needed us to be there. On our last visit he thanked us for showing him God and he said he couldn’t wait to go to church with his wife when he got out of the hospital. I’m so grateful for a God who allows us to be used, even when we are initially unwilling. The times shared in James’ hospital room are some of my most treasured.

On July 20th, 2017 “The Great American Tradition” was observed when the immortal words echoed though out the stadium, “Play Ball”. Yes, once again, it was time for the Lifeline Chaplaincy and Compassionate Touch annual benefit fundraising dinner at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. As in past years, the attendees enjoyed the silent auction and good ole ballpark food. Dr. Virgil Fry, Executive Director of Lifeline Chaplaincy, addressed the attendees and spoke of the 34-year history of Lifeline Chaplaincy. This year, as in years past, we recognized individuals and institutions that had excelled in areas of philanthropy, service and partnering with Lifeline Chaplaincy and Compassionate Touch. This year’s awards and recipients were:

Vance & Sarah Lynch Philanthropy AwardThe Yvonne H. Simard Foundation

Jay KasorekWillie Kosarek

Connie V. Kosarek

Lifeline Partners AwardHealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Bradley Dinsmore – CEO & Michael Randolph – Dir of Human Resources

Dan Bonner Outstanding Pastoral Care AwardAlbert & Vicki Dennington

I would like to thank everyone who sponsored tables, provided underwriting and attended the dinner and ballgame. This year was an outstanding success raising more money than in the previous 5 years. Your donations and volunteer service will allow Lifeline Chaplaincy and Compassionate Touch to bring God’s comforting words into hospital rooms to patients and their families and provide short term emergency financial support to those families who find themselves in a health crisis.

May God’s Blessings be on you all.

By Chuck Hix, Director of Development - Southern Texas Region

Central Texas 2017 Annual Bene�t Dinner

An evening filled with God’s Blessings,information and fun

Round Rock ExpressDell Diamond Field

By David Martin, Director of Spiritual Care - Tarrant County

Holy Sedition

Scandals blossom across the headlines. Culture vies for the affection of humanity. Christians offer a holy sedition to competing claims, and none is more treasonous to secular culture, than prayer.

Lifeline Chaplaincy volunteers engage in this rebellion on a daily basis. Entering into a patient’s room during a health crisis, we engage the ultimate in Christ’s counter-culture. We pray.

Lest you think this is hyperbole, consider this statement from Paul. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the power of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12).”

So, yes. Prayer is Holy Sedition. Christian prayer rejects easy solutions to the problem of suffering. We sit quietly and pray with our patients. We “…give to God what belongs to God..” (Mk. 12:17), and let the culture’s glib answers swirl outside the room.

Take Mary, who I visited recently. Two of her sons spent Thanksgiving in Texas prisons. One was guilty, she said, but the other unjustly accused. My heart quivered with pain and sorrow, having had a family member serve two years in prison.

Mary and I wept together and prayed. We prayed for “justice to roll down like waters” (Amos 5:24). We entreated the Lord for healing in Mary’s body, her spirit, her family, and in society at large.

We prayed for the kingdom to come…on earth as in heaven, and she was comforted by her faith in a God who frees the captive soul.

I Peter 2:19 reminds us that “…we are a royal priesthood, a chosen people, a holy nation…” We’re not the only ones to pray, but we can show you a powerful hospital, in which to pray. Please join us.

eSince the inception of Compassionate Touch, Inc. 20 years ago, our organization has thrived because of the compassion and support shown by people with caring hearts. Several months ago our city experienced a disaster associated with Hurricane Harvey. Many homes and livelihood were affected drastically. Through this tragic event, our city was able to overcome some of their adversities with the help of many thoughtful and concerned citizens.

Similar to the disaster experienced in our city recently, an unforeseen event as a serious illness of a loved one can drastically affect a family’s financial situation. Right now, we are receiving more than our normal daily caseload of patients’ requests for such needs as parking, lodging, food and various living expenses from social workers. Veterans affected by Hurricane Harvey have shared a large percentage of our funding. By the end of year 2017, we are projected to fund an estimate of over a quarter of a million dollars to support the urgent need of patients and families.

Recently we received a visit from Steven Penn, representative of St. Luke’s Foundation. The Founda-tion had received some gift cards from a Transplant Department in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and awarded the cards to Compassionate Touch. The gift cards will be used to help support transplant patients at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

A recipient states –Thank you for the gift card. We appreciate it very much. It will help us with transportation and parking expenses associated with our visits after transplant.

- R. Sorge & Family

Compassionate Touch is grateful for the outpouring of love that has been shown throughout this year by the generosity of foundations, corporations and individuals. It truly shows the essence of caring hearts at work for the good of mankind.

The Essence of Caring HeartsBy Rosa Winfrey, Director of Compassionate Touch

“Providing Emergency Short-term Resources to Patients and Caregivers”

“Never stop doing little things for others. Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts.” – InspirationBoost.com

In an effort to make this the “best” family Thanksgiving Day ever, I brushed up on appropriate songs, passages, and quotes. Three times I was surprised and thrilled because things turned out much better – way better than what I anticipated with my plans and efforts.

Thirteen in our family gathered at the house of Kevin and Sarah Thompson, our son-in-law and daughter. While waiting in their den before supper Wednesday, Kevin asked, “Jesse, what is a good Thanksgiving Psalm I could read before we eat?” While I was thinking, Paige, our daughter-in-law, spoke up, “Psalm 136; it begins, ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.’” Kevin read it while the family listened and recited, “His love endures forever.” twenty-six times after each verse. To myself I thought, Wow, that was good. Beginning the day before Thanksgiving with Bible readings relieves some of the pressure of doing too much of that sort of thing at the Thanksgiving Day meal.

Then Thanksgiving Day while the family circled the kitchen island filling their plates, Barbara, my wife, began the song, “Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart.” The whole kitchen swelled with praise to God as our family sang. I love the lines from that song, “And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us!”

When we were all seated, had prayed, and were placing our napkins to begin eating, the highlight of highlights happened. Elizabeth, our six-year-old granddaughter, started singing, “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.” We all joined in singing with Elizabeth! This brought smiles and joyful hearts to all of us around the table.

John’s Gospel says, “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” (John 1:16) How truly blessed I felt this Thanksgiving -- beyond my plans and preparations. Some call this, “Surprised by Joy!” I find God doing this over and over in my life. As a hospital chaplain, I do make preparations before I visit at the bedside. But, I must restrain from pushing my agenda because everyone would rather be blessed by the fullness of God’s grace than by my best efforts and plans.

By Jesse Stroup, Director of Spiritual Care - Dallas

His Grace Over My Best E�orts

Houston Non Gala – GalaEven Hurricane Harvey Could Not Dim the Stars Over TexasBy Chuck Hix, Director of Development - Southern Texas Region

This year Hurricane Harvey ravaged the landscape of South Texas but the human spirit became very much alive. Neighbor helping neighbor became a beautiful response. People of all backgrounds and cultures helped each other.

The same holds true for Lifeline Chaplaincy and Compassionate Touch loyal donors. The decision was made to forego our annual fundraising dinner while so much recovery as going on. But not having the dinner made no difference to our donors. Those who normally would sponsor a table at the dinner did so, those who would normally underwrite did so, those who would normally make an annual gift at the dinner, did so. God has blessed this ministry and our donors for 34 years. As long as we continue to do His work, I believe God will always be with us.

So, from the depths of our hearts, Thank You and May God Bless you and your families.

Houston 2017 Award Recipients

It has been a long-standing tradition for Lifeline Chaplaincy and Compassion-ate Touch to recognize individual or institutions that have made significant contributions to both organizations each year. This is normally done at our annual fundraising dinners, but due to the hurricane this year we were not able make such recognitions. So, on November 14th a group of 50 came together at the Lifeline Chaplaincy conference center to honor those who have gone above and beyond to provide financial support, pastoral care, humanitarian support and service to the organization. This year’s awards and honorees were:

Homer O. and Betty Gainer Philanthropy AwardGail Hancock

&Bill Hancock (Posthumously)

Majorie Bourland Pastoral Care Volunteer AwardEarl Scurlock

Roy Hatch AwardBen Taub Hospital Clinical Case Management

Cynthia Gomes

Golden Service AwardJack Roland

Doug Calvin, President of our Board ofDirectors, presented the Golden ServiceAward to Jack Roland, a member of our

Board of Directors for over 20 years.

Rosa Winfrey presented theRoy Hatch Award to Ben Taub Hospital’s

Clinical Case Management Stafffor 15 years of extraordinary support!

Dr. Paul Riddle presented Earl Scurlock theMarjorie Bourland Volunteer Award for providingexemplary spiritual care of patients and families.

Dr. Virgil Fry presented the Homer O. GainerPhilanthropy Award to Gail Hancock and BillHancock (posthumously) for their dedication

to help others in need of God's presence.

Living Beneath the Lighted Cross –A Personal Re�ectionBy Paul Riddle, Director of Spiritual Care - HoustoneOverlooking the sanctuary of Bering Drive Church of Christ, where I worship, is an illuminated cross. To one side, behind a decorative brick wall, there is a light switch, which controls the light that illuminates the cross. Posted on the wall next to the switch is a note, written many years ago by Bill Love, who was minister of that church for over twenty years, and also served as Lifeline Chaplaincy’s first Director of Development. The note says, “This switch is always to remain on, out of respect for Jesus, and to remind us that we, his disciples, are called to live under his cross.” The first time I saw that note I was moved – not only by fond memories of Bill, but more importantly by the power of the symbol of the illuminated cross. The always-lighted cross in my place of worship challenges me to reflect on the relationship between worship and the rest of my life. What light does the cross cast on, say, my Monday morning commute? How about my dealings with patients on Tuesday afternoon? How does it illuminate the way I treat the person behind the counter at the sandwich shop at lunch on Wednesday? The mechanic at the garage on Thursday? My wife when she comes home after a long day at work?

How does the cross illuminate my sense of self-worth? My ideas about what constitutes success? My attitude toward failure (my own failures and those of others)? My decisions about how to use my time, my money, and my talents? By the way, does the cross cast a critical light on that little word “my?”

The lighted cross also stands as a beacon of hope, reminding me that love is more powerful than hatred, that hope is stronger than despair, and that God is deeply and personally invested in me, in you, and in the redemption of all humanity. Far from being merely a pious decoration, the lighted cross is a potent reminder of the bond we Christians share in our Lord, of the sacrifice that forged that bond, of the love that motivated the sacrifice, and of the life to which we who live under it are called – both when we worship together and then go our separate ways to be salt and light in the world.

Upcoming Events

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Saturday, January 20, 2018Some Assembly Required: Grieving When Everyone Else Has Moved OnLifeline Conference Room | 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Saturday, February 17, 2018 Ministry in Times of Illness and Loss, Part 2Lifeline Conference Room | 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Friday - Saturday, March 23-24, 2018Volunteer RetreatCamp Allen, Navasota, TX

Saturday, April 21, 2018Spiritual Caregivers Roundtable: Challenging Pastoral EncountersLifeline Conference Room | 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Saturday, March 3, 2018 Ministry in Times of Illness and Loss – Part 1Facility to be announced | 9:00AM – 9:00PM

Saturday, February 3, 2018Speaking the Truth in Love: Having Conversations about End of Life CareAustin Graduate School of Theology | 9:00AM – 12:00 NoonSpeaker: Dr. Paul Riddle

Friday - Saturday, February 23-24, 2018 Ministry in Times of Illness and LossMarble Falls Church of Christ, Marble Falls, TX

Friday - Saturday, March 23-24, 2018Volunteer Retreat Camp Allen, Navasota, TX

Friday, May 18, 2018Summer Interns First Day

Friday - Saturday, May 18-19, 2018Ministry in Times of Illness and Loss, Part 1Austin Graduate School of Theology, Austin, TX

Saturday, May 19, 2018Ministry in Times of Illness and Loss, Part 1Location to be announced | 9:00PM – 6:00PM

Saturday, May 19, 2018Summer Intern’s First Day

Social Media – Keeping Us Connected

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Board of Directors

Development Boards

CENTRAL TEXAS - AUSTIN and TEMPLEBill and MeRi AllenJe� and Debra BaileyBob and Phyllis BarkerCheryl BillanteJason and Valerie CrimJohn and Trina DeCeccoMike GravoisSarah LynchTim and Gem MelchingBill and Sue Powell

TARRANT COUNTY - Fort WorthDavid HolleyJohnny and Vera JinksSteve and Susan KennedyJohn KnoxJerry PlemonsKelby and Sharon PopeGary SmithMike St. ClairRobert WallerRodney Waller

HOUSTONChip and Susan CarlisleMatt and Jeri DavisCurtis and Meredith DuncanWeldon and Wendy GageGail HancockDiana HumphreyTerry and Carole KoonceRod and Judy LideKay OnsteadJohn and Gina RebmanJames and Eula RobersonDale RossDavid and Tamara Thompson

DALLASGeorge and Bonnie BakerJoee GainerShelton and Jeanette GibbsMark D. HamiltonRaymond HartDr. David HughesAdam and Lacy McGoughJason O’QuinnRex PaschallDavid and Dell Anne PattersonPat Scott

Je� BaileyCheryl BillanteDouglas CalvinJerry CouringtonMax DillardJim Hughes

Gordon LowryBrad and Debra McCoy Gary TaliaferroTamara ThompsonRodney Waller

D o n a t i o n s R e c e i v e d J u l y 6 t o D e c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 7

In Memory OfJoe S. Baker Anna Street Church Of Christ Robert Baker Sam and Sue Larkin Robert and Diane Barkley Jerry and Shirley Eoff Richard Blair Dot Blair John and Sarah Jernigan Mary Ann Board Pat Wild Marjorie Bourland Mark and Julie Minges Robert William Brooks Janet and Eddie Christal Ron and Pat Schappaugh Lucille Brown John and Sarah Jernigan Rosa M. Winfrey Paul Burks Rosa M. Winfrey David Cabe Dan and Reba Bonner Roscoe Canada Joe and Janet Beard Brad Carroll Dan and Reba Bonner Edna Catalina Leah Dorman Jo Lynn Chandler Kelly Janes Dena Thompson Dennis and Denise Thompson Rosa Collins Tim and Gem Melching Betty Cunningham Don and Helen Bryan Vickie Jones Bob and Ruth Temple Betty and Bob Cunningham Randy and Becki Glover Lucyle Davidson Paul and Margaret McCormack Bill and Mary Davis Bob and Anne Davis Ray Davis Jr. Michelle Watts Erma Y. Davis-Perry John and Sarah Jernigan Rosa M. Winfrey Betty Jo Edwards Janie Britton Linda Cause Sandra Claunch Jan Cox MaraBeth Cravens Pat and Michelle Dundas Carol Flight and family Joe and Janet Kobylka John D. Eoff Marfa Church Of Christ Dr. Janice Freeman Lacy and Helen Koonce Edward Fudge Avison Young Dr. Mark Ciampa Chris and Joleen Evans James Fitts Wilburn Gross Joe and Carolyn Huber Betty Gainer Ray and Barbara Lewis Martin A. Gay Nelda Gay

In Honor OfMartha Alexander Rosa M. Winfrey Gary and Lois Billingsley Betty Billingsley Dortha Blair Jewel Wright Gloria Brandt David and Tamara Thompson Compassionate Touch Staff/Volunteers Phil and Barbara Rice Patricia Crutsinger Ken and Joy Dillman Mr. & Mrs. Robin Edwards David and Leah Blackburn Shirley Eoff Bob and Dee Bates Ann Fregia Don and Judy Avera Jack and Pam Fitch Ann and John Fregia Don and Judy Avera Carol Friday Jewel Wright Cathy Friday Jewel Wright Louise Friday Jewel Wright Dr. Virgil Fry Mary Stinchcomb Edward & Sara Fudge David and Tamara Thompson Valerie Gardner-Smith Rosa M. Winfrey Bob Graham Paulette Travis Those lost/affected by Hurricane Harvey Erica Marlin and Wayne Perry Michelle Watts Larry Hayes John and Sarah Jernigan Lisetta Jeanell Hayes John and Sarah Jernigan Tammie Jernigan John and Sarah Jernigan Terrance Jernigan John and Sarah Jernigan Jean Jordan John and Sarah Jernigan Classie Lemon Rosa M. Winfrey Lifeline Staff/Volunteers Phil and Barbara Rice The Military Michelle Watts Tom and Janice Nuckels Sue Heine Kay Onstead Preston and Ann Hill Mary Onstead Randall and Pam Onstead Robert Onstead Eulalia Roberson John and Sarah Jernigan James and Eulalia Roberson John and Sarah Jernigan Patsy & Larry Smith Bill and Katie Baker Denise Thomas Rosa M. Winfrey Randy Tillotson Dave and Vicki Roberts Randall and Ericca Tucker John and Sarah Jernigan Melvin Winfrey Rosa M. Winfrey

Angela Giles Marvin and Edith Benson David Glover Candy Ramsey Keith Glover Don and Helen Bryan Randy and Becki Glover Bob and Ruth Temple William Glover The Taylor Family Tyler Phoenix Green Rosa M. Winfrey Sina Gunnels John and Sarah Jernigan Rosa M. Winfrey Alvin Earl Harris, II John and Sarah Jernigan Rosa M. Winfrey Joe S. Harris Curlie S. Harris Those lost in Hurricane Harvey Erica Marlin and Wayne Perry Bob Huff Sam and Sue Larkin Gene Humphrey Bron and Donna Fore Pete and Patrice McKinney Don Juan Hurd, Jr. Rosa M. Winfrey Jean Etta Jackson John and Sarah Jernigan Novella Jackson John and Sarah Jernigan Connie Johnson Noble Wilson Jessie Jones Rosa M. Winfrey Chayce Kemp Michelle Watts Earnestine Levy Ms. Mary Baumann Leonard Donald Lewis Prestoncrest Church of Christ Pacesetters Class Wanda Martin Don and Helen Bryan Hazel Menasco Preston and Ann Hill Lacy and Helen Koonce Joel and Debbie Williams Marguerite Mikeska Betty Stolarski Martha Montgomery Rudine Vickery Veronica Moses Rosa M. Winfrey Larry Neyhart Carolyn Rogan Katherine Novak John and Gina Rebman Maude O'Dell Dan and Reba Bonner Bob Onstead Mike and Nancy Calvert Betty Stolarski Mary Onstead Frank & Annie Osina Betty Stolarski J. C. Parhms Rosa M. Winfrey Mary Perkins Wynell Andrus Dorothy Jane Peters Eastridge Church of Christ family Mary Phillips Rosa M. Winfrey

Maurice and Arlene Pierce Billie Ellis Jerry Pleasant Rosa M. Winfrey Ernest Raines Preston and Ann Hill Lacy and Helen Koonce Roger Russell Woodville Church of Christ Willie Mae Sampson-Hewlett Rosa M. Winfrey Dennis Schilling Sheryl Parrish Edgar Scott John and Sarah Jernigan Dennis Smith Bob and Ruth Temple Wanda Stacy Danny and Abby Murphy Allison Gainey Stephens Judy Anders Jerry and Mary Lynne Andis David and Lynn Ball M. Lavon Black Bob and Beth Brown The Jack Colele Family Thomas and Gina Dickens Phillip and Susan Downs Samira Fitts Ginger Hanning Stephen Hanrahan and Susan A. Speert Diana Humphrey Memorial Church of Christ Charles and Barbara Mitchell Charles and Roiana Powell Kelly and Mary Lynn Rushing Tom and Sylvia Smith Shirley Stephens Linda Sumrall Larry and Ruth Walker Launzer Stephens Derotha Stephens Gary Stirman Don and Helen Bryan Lynn and Sarah Smith Barbara Swan-Guillory Rosa M. Winfrey Elmo Thornton Karen Bolls Janie Tubbs Dan and Reba Bonner Harold Wade Don and Helen Bryan Candace A. Williams J. V. Weaver Joel and Debbie Williams Charlie Welch Gary and Julie Crenshaw Julie Whaley Tim and Donna Eller Joseph Wright II Reba Smith Robert and Vivian Wright Sugar Land Church Of Christ Trudie Wright Marsha and Kevin Adams & family Jim Wright Rusty Zainfeld John and Beverly Meier


In Memory Of cont.Joe S. Baker Anna Street Church Of Christ Robert Baker Sam and Sue Larkin Robert and Diane Barkley Jerry and Shirley Eoff Richard Blair Dot Blair John and Sarah Jernigan Mary Ann Board Pat Wild Marjorie Bourland Mark and Julie Minges Robert William Brooks Janet and Eddie Christal Ron and Pat Schappaugh Lucille Brown John and Sarah Jernigan Rosa M. Winfrey Paul Burks Rosa M. Winfrey David Cabe Dan and Reba Bonner Roscoe Canada Joe and Janet Beard Brad Carroll Dan and Reba Bonner Edna Catalina Leah Dorman Jo Lynn Chandler Kelly Janes Dena Thompson Dennis and Denise Thompson Rosa Collins Tim and Gem Melching Betty Cunningham Don and Helen Bryan Vickie Jones Bob and Ruth Temple Betty and Bob Cunningham Randy and Becki Glover Lucyle Davidson Paul and Margaret McCormack Bill and Mary Davis Bob and Anne Davis Ray Davis Jr. Michelle Watts Erma Y. Davis-Perry John and Sarah Jernigan Rosa M. Winfrey Betty Jo Edwards Janie Britton Linda Cause Sandra Claunch Jan Cox MaraBeth Cravens Pat and Michelle Dundas Carol Flight and family Joe and Janet Kobylka John D. Eoff Marfa Church Of Christ Dr. Janice Freeman Lacy and Helen Koonce Edward Fudge Avison Young Dr. Mark Ciampa Chris and Joleen Evans James Fitts Wilburn Gross Joe and Carolyn Huber Betty Gainer Ray and Barbara Lewis Martin A. Gay Nelda Gay

Angela Giles Marvin and Edith Benson David Glover Candy Ramsey Keith Glover Don and Helen Bryan Randy and Becki Glover Bob and Ruth Temple William Glover The Taylor Family Tyler Phoenix Green Rosa M. Winfrey Sina Gunnels John and Sarah Jernigan Rosa M. Winfrey Alvin Earl Harris, II John and Sarah Jernigan Rosa M. Winfrey Joe S. Harris Curlie S. Harris Those lost in Hurricane Harvey Erica Marlin and Wayne Perry Bob Huff Sam and Sue Larkin Gene Humphrey Bron and Donna Fore Pete and Patrice McKinney Don Juan Hurd, Jr. Rosa M. Winfrey Jean Etta Jackson John and Sarah Jernigan Novella Jackson John and Sarah Jernigan Connie Johnson Noble Wilson Jessie Jones Rosa M. Winfrey Chayce Kemp Michelle Watts Earnestine Levy Ms. Mary Baumann Leonard Donald Lewis Prestoncrest Church of Christ Pacesetters Class Wanda Martin Don and Helen Bryan Hazel Menasco Preston and Ann Hill Lacy and Helen Koonce Joel and Debbie Williams Marguerite Mikeska Betty Stolarski Martha Montgomery Rudine Vickery Veronica Moses Rosa M. Winfrey Larry Neyhart Carolyn Rogan Katherine Novak John and Gina Rebman Maude O'Dell Dan and Reba Bonner Bob Onstead Mike and Nancy Calvert Betty Stolarski Mary Onstead Frank & Annie Osina Betty Stolarski J. C. Parhms Rosa M. Winfrey Mary Perkins Wynell Andrus Dorothy Jane Peters Eastridge Church of Christ family Mary Phillips Rosa M. Winfrey

Maurice and Arlene Pierce Billie Ellis Jerry Pleasant Rosa M. Winfrey Ernest Raines Preston and Ann Hill Lacy and Helen Koonce Roger Russell Woodville Church of Christ Willie Mae Sampson-Hewlett Rosa M. Winfrey Dennis Schilling Sheryl Parrish Edgar Scott John and Sarah Jernigan Dennis Smith Bob and Ruth Temple Wanda Stacy Danny and Abby Murphy Allison Gainey Stephens Judy Anders Jerry and Mary Lynne Andis David and Lynn Ball M. Lavon Black Bob and Beth Brown The Jack Colele Family Thomas and Gina Dickens Phillip and Susan Downs Samira Fitts Ginger Hanning Stephen Hanrahan and Susan A. Speert Diana Humphrey Memorial Church of Christ Charles and Barbara Mitchell Charles and Roiana Powell Kelly and Mary Lynn Rushing Tom and Sylvia Smith Shirley Stephens Linda Sumrall Larry and Ruth Walker Launzer Stephens Derotha Stephens Gary Stirman Don and Helen Bryan Lynn and Sarah Smith Barbara Swan-Guillory Rosa M. Winfrey Elmo Thornton Karen Bolls Janie Tubbs Dan and Reba Bonner Harold Wade Don and Helen Bryan Candace A. Williams J. V. Weaver Joel and Debbie Williams Charlie Welch Gary and Julie Crenshaw Julie Whaley Tim and Donna Eller Joseph Wright II Reba Smith Robert and Vivian Wright Sugar Land Church Of Christ Trudie Wright Marsha and Kevin Adams & family Jim Wright Rusty Zainfeld John and Beverly Meier

IndividualsMike Adair Bill and MeRi Allen Irene Amato Pattie Anderson Bill and Shirley Anderson Bruce and Carolyn Anthony Coleman and Alice Archer Mark and Sandra Armstrong George and Susan Ashmore Annette Atkins Brenda Baccus Wally and Kathy Baehr Larry and Melissa Bailey Jeff and Debra Bailey George and Bonnie Baker Margaret Ball David and Lynn Ball Pauline Bankston Bob and Phyllis Barker Gregory and Sue Barnhill Bruce and Donna Berry Mark and Cheryl Billante David and Leah Blackburn Joel and Darla Blasingame Dan and Reba Bonner Ron and Lee Booker Terry and Virginia Booker Mark and Lisa Bray Thomas and Louise Brick Don and Helen Bryan Amy Bryant Roger Bumgardner Tom and Sue Bunkley David and Shanna Byrnes Brian and Tina Calloway Mike and Nancy Calvert Douglas and Janet Calvin Robert and Kathy Campbell Glenn and Fran Carnes Lou and Janis Cartwright Susan Cauley Brad Cawyer Scott and Renae Click Ed and Gayle Cole Ernie Columbus Rayfield and Dorothy Conley Ollie Corbett David and Sharon Cotham Jerry and Susie Courington Jan Cox Sabra Cradit Steven and Susan Sparkman Culbert Josh and Denise Cummings Randy and Rachel Curry Terry and Hilda Dailey Terrell E. (Gene) Dailey, Sr. Annelie K. Danielowsky Tim and Cynthia Daniels Dick and Bonnie Darroh Bob and Anne Davis Ms. Kay Dawdy

Randy and Danielle Decarlo John and Trina DeCecco Albert and Vicki Dennington Ken and Joy Dillman Brad and Sandra Dodd Mike and Sheila Dodson Andrew and Alice Doran Clyde Dowdle Lyn Dowdy Marjorie R. Duffy Curtis and Marilyn Duncan Curtis and Meredith Duncan Sara Duvall Al and Carolyn Endsley May Engelhardt Jerry and Shirley Eoff Scott and Donna Epperson Betye Fawcett Samira Fitts Gerry Fleck Jon and Jan Florence Alan and Kathryn Ford Doris Foster Kenneth and Beth Fox Wayne and Carolyn Franklin John and Ann Fregia Mike and Claire Fritz Dr. and Mrs. Fielding Fromberg Jack and Kathleen Fry Dr. Virgil Fry Sara F. Fudge Brian Fuller Paul and Jeanine Fultz Rebecca Gage Weldon and Wendy Gage David and Sharon Galvan Larry and Gladys Garrison Jay and Holly Gaw Elizabeth A. Gearhart Kyle and Debbie Gibson Chuck and Pat Giffin Gene and Betty Glaeser Terry and Barbara Glenn Cynthia Gomes Farron and Deborah Gourdon Bob and Cheryl Gowens Betty Grant Don and Jan Graves Ricky and Leslie Graves Mike and Nora Gravois Alan and Bonny Green John and Brenda Green Barbara Green Michael Greenwalt John and Graciela Greer Philip and Cammy Hall Marion and Bonnie Hamby Mark and Sheryl Hamilton Mike and Sherri Hanley Eric and Kimberley Hansen Mr. and Mrs. John C. Harp

Glenn and Sandra Harrison Michael and Rebecca Hart Welborn and Pam Hayhurst Ellis and Pam Henton Randall and Cindy Herzog Ann Hightower Barbara Hildebrand Ed and Peggy Holley Jack Hooper Jimmy and Nancy Hooten Linda Hoover Mrs. Patricia Hopkins John and Kathy Hourigan Dottie Hoxie Rocky and Ginger Hudson Bobbie Huebner Bobby and Jettie Huff Sara Hughes John and Frances Hunter Bill and Marilyn Hutson Oran and Juanice Isbell Mary L. Ivy Phyllis Jackson Maria James Roger Jeffers Walter and Norma Jeffery Allan and Elaine Jenkins John and Sarah Jernigan Tim and Darla Johnson Ron Johnson Virginia Johnson Carol Johnston Vickie Jones Jo-Ann F. Jordan Don and Carolyn Kee John and Gail Keker Joe and Virginia Key Robert and Dian Kidd Gary and Ladell Kielman Linda Kirklin Judy Kleeman Paul and Janice Knight Kathryn Koczanski Terry and Carole Koonce Steven and Mary Krablin LaNelle Laird Paul and Raye Lakey David and Evelyn Lancaster Stewart Lane and Dawn Guthrie-Lane Jim and Pat Lanier Constance Lape Sam and Sue Larkin Joyce Ledger Tommy E. Leka Barry and Martha (Alexander) Leonowicz Todd Lewis Rod and Judy Lide Rick and Anna Lide Wanelle Ligon


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