Volume 45 February 27, 2018 Number 9

THE FOREST HILL NEWS

Forest Hill Church of Christ

3950 Forest Hill-Irene Rd Memphis, TN 38125

Office: 901-751-2444 Info Line: 901-531-8849

www.foresthillcofc.org office@foresthillcofc.org

Elders: Anthony D. Callahan

Warren Davenport Gregory D. Mangrum Harold D. Mangrum Keith B. McAlister

Ministers: Barry M. Grider, Pulpit Evangelist Matthew Jones,

Personal Evangelist Garrett Olney, Youth Hatton Allen, Youth

Sunday: Bible Study………… 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship.… 10:30 A.M. Afternoon Worship….1:30 P.M.

Wednesday: Bible Study ……….. 7:00 P.M.

HOME OF THE MEMPHIS SCHOOL

OF PREACHING www.msop.org

Missions Supported: Far East/World Evangelism

Good News Today Gospel Broadcasting Network

House to House, Heart to Heart Kakinada, India

Murmansk, Russia Panama Mission

Four Seas Bible College Truth for the World

Free Bible Correspondence Course Email: fhbiblecourse@gmail.com

Jeweldean Allen Earls 1935-2018

Faithful Christian women have always been invaluable to the service of Christ. Our Lord died for women just like he did for men. During Jesus earthly ministry he was particularly close to the sisters, Martha and Mary, and to one named Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons (Luke 8:2) and who was the first at the tomb of the risen Savior (Mat. 28:1). The Knight Arnold/Forest Hill church has been blessed with many devoted women who have helped mold and shape this congregation. Some, like Jewel Earls, have been a dedicated part of our office staff. This dear sister served as our church secretary for over 40 years at both the Knight Arnold and Forest Hill locations. Sister Earls was born in Culleoka, Tennessee in 1935. Situated in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee, this beautiful farmland is located just south of Columbia and west of Lewisburg. Sister Earls was understandably proud of her roots. As a child, she had the opportunity to hear many gospel preachers, and was baptized in 1947 by the late, great N.B. Hardeman. In 1956, Jewel married Malcolm Earls. A few years after they were married, the couple moved to Memphis. Three children were born to this union. The firstborn, a daughter, was named Toreda. Six years later twin girls were born, Tracey and Stacey. It was during this time that Sister Earls placed her membership with the Knight Arnold congregation. Though Malcolm was not a member of the church he never hindered Jewel and the girls from attending worship. As the congregation grew, a full time secretary was needed. The elders, with the blessing of evangelist E.L. Whitaker, selected sister Earls. She remained in this capacity until her retirement in the mid 2000s. Not only did sister Earls work in the church office, but she labored in other areas of congregational work. While her children were coming of age she regularly helped chaperone retreats and campaigns. She was a Bible class teacher of children, as well. As one who worked alongside her for many years, I can attest to her faithful Christian life and devotion to duty. She knew the history of the congregation and the makeup of the congregation as well as anyone. This greatly assisted me when I became the associate minister in 1992. After I returned as pulpit preacher in 2000, sister Earls continued to be a helpful assistant, as she and I worked together in the various tasks assigned to the church office.   Sister Earls suffered from declining health during the last few years. After a massive stroke on Friday, February 16, she passed from this life the following day at the age of 82. Her funeral service was conducted Friday, February 23 at the Forest Hill building. David Looney and this writer had the honor of preaching her funeral service. David Foster, former Knight Arnold song director and nephew of sister Earls, led the congregational singing. Forest Hill deacon and special family friend, Buster Rogers, led a prayer. Please continue to pray for her daughters and their families as they adjust their lives without this sweet mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. May all of us left behind pattern our lives, as did Sister Earls, that we may hear the Lord say, “Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the  foundation of the world” (Mat. 25:34).

Barry

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   THE  52ND  ANNUAL  MSOP  LECTURESHIP  

MARCH  25-­‐29,  2018  

FAITH  UNDER  FIRE  A  STUDY  OF  1  &  2  PETER  

FEATURING:  

*39  Messages  introducing  and  explaining  the  text  of  1  &  2  Peter*  *8  Special  classes  for  ladies*  *One  volume  of  several  hundred  pages  explaining  the  text  of  1  &  2  Peter*  *Youth  day  on  Saturday,  March  24,  2018*  *8  Special  Classes  for  young  people  during  the  week*  *Daily  classes  for  all  ages;  Childcare  provided  for  children  5  &  under*  *Nightly  sessions  of  congregational  singing*  *A  seminar  for  prospective  students  &  supporters  on  Tuesday,  March  27,  2018  at  2:30  p.m.*  *The  alumni  dinner  on  March  27,  2018  at  4:15  p.m.*  *Bible  bookstores  and  dozens  of  brotherhood  displays*  *Coffee  &  donuts  each  morning;  lunch  provided  daily*  *RV  hookups  are  available  on  site  (call  to  reserve)*  *Multiple  hotels  nearby  (Call  for  discount  rate  information)*  *Great  Christian  fellowship*  

For  a  complete  schedule,  visit  our  website  at  www.msop.org.  

3950  Forest  Hill-­‐Irene  Road,  Memphis,  TN  38125  

(901)  751-­‐2242  

ABOUND @ FOREST HILL “RISING FROM THE ASHES OF

THE DEVIL’S FIRE” 2018 YOUTH DAY

FOREST HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018

SCHEDULE: 10-11 A.M.: EXTREME ONE BOUNCE & REGISTRATION 11A.M.-6 P.M. ABOUND AT

FOREST HILL (LUNCH PROVIDED)

SERMONS, SINGING, PRAYER, SERVICE PROJECT, GAMES,

AND FELLOWSHIP 6 P.M. MEET UP AT STEAK’ N

SHAKE

Forest Hill Church of Christ Adult Classes

Spring Quarter, 2017-2018 (March-May)

Location Teacher Topic

Sunday Morning Auditorium (A) Greg Mangrum Who Is The Lord? Chapel Hall (E) Keith Mosher The Holy Spirit Break Room (E) Evan Manning God and (Young Adults) Government

Wednesday Night Auditorium (A) Barry Grider Habits of the Mind Fellowship Hall B.J. Clarke If They Say That, Show Them This

Tuesday Morning Ladies Class (A) Celicia Grider Successful Christian Living In Today’s World Men’s Class (A) Barry Grider Renewing Your Spiritual Life A-Auditorium Building E-Education Building

HEARTS AND HANDS TEAM “B” (WARREN DAVENPORT) will meet in the fellowship hall after morning service, Sunday, March 4 for a covered dish luncheon. HEARTS AND HANDS REORGANIZATION covered dish luncheon Sunday, March 11 after morning service in the fellowship hall.

UPCOMING EVENTS LADIES AND MEN’S CLASSES meet each Tuesday at 10:00. LADIES BIBLE STUDY (SALT) will meet each 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. JC LEGO DAY Saturday, March 3 in the Education Building (teacher workroom) 12-5. VBS WORK DAY Saturday, March 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the Education building teacher workroom. 2018 YOUTH DAY, ABOUND, Saturday, March 24. 2018 MSOP Lectureship, Faith Under Fire, March 25-29. KIRBY PINES Retirement Community worship service each fourth Sunday 8:00-8:45 a.m., conducted by Forest Hill. Our next service will be Sunday, March 25. 2018 VBS JUNE 4-6. 2018 SUMMER SERIES Wednesdays, June 20-August 8. Theme: Add to Your Faith…(A Study of the Christian Graces). Various speakers.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO: Winter Olympic Medals in the 1st and 2nd grade class: Gold medals go to Aneesa McLaurin, Anna Ulrich, Aspen White, James Weight, and Stephen Ulrich for learning 100% plus bonuses of the quarter’s Bible facts. Silver medals go to Deborah Zheng and Kadence Brown for learning 90% plus some bonuses. Bronze medals go to Presley Butler, Jaxon Clark, and Cheyenne Sewell for having joyful attitudes.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR BOX!

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Wayne Sanders Cole Bennett Ian Huff Billy Rodgers

PRESIDE: ASSIST:

Steve Allmond Hatton Allen John Connell Gene Kuehn

A.M. OPENING: A.M. CLOSING: P.M. OPENING: P.M. CLOSING:

BIBLE STUDY: A.M. WORSHIP: P.M. WORSHIP: CONTRIBUTON:

240 300 200

$16,246.00

OUR SICK ILL AT HOME: Andy Ammons, Tish Clarke, Doris Jean Cole, Bertha Draughon, Mary Elliott, Helen Newsom, and Ryan McCullar.

SILVER HEARTS BANQUET 2018

The Annual Silver Hearts Banquet was held Saturday, February 24, 2018. This year’s banquet hosted a carnival theme with games, prizes, entertainment, food, and fun! On behalf of myself, Matthew Jones, and our youth interns: Garrett Olney and Hatton Allen, we would like to thank all of those that helped with prep work, set up, clean up, cooking, and games. This event would not be possible without a lot of helping hands. For many, it is one of the favorite events of the year. This is an opportunity for the youth to show their love and appreciation for our senior members. We are very grateful to our senior members that support our youth by attending this event.

Keith McAlister

If you are unable to lead prayer or serve at the Lord’s table, please contact Cedric Huff or Paul Connell.

RECORD, WEEK of February 25, 2018

CORNERSTONE Scryptogram: Each letter in the passage is replaced with another.DJI VCDV PA UVQIP VY RA NQWAV, DJI VY IY PYQK YTJ RQUWJAUU, DJI VY TYKM TWVC PYQK YTJ CDJIU, DU TA LYHHDJIAI PYQ; VCDV PA HDP TDBM CYJAUVBP VYTDKI VCAH VCDV DKA TWVCYQV, DJI VCDV PA HDP CDGA BDLM YZ JYVCWJS.

R=B Solution next week. L=C

Last week’s solution: No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. Luke 8:16

Bessie Berry Virginia Ditto Hazel Eskew Tommy & Nell Herndon Anita Hopper  

HOMEBOUND

Albert & Ruth House Clarine Justice Jerry & Betty Robbins Velton & Dorothy Trimm

Andy Ammons Evan Manning Francis Fairley Allan Hart

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1  Tony  Callahan

2  Jim  Crowe  Allan  Hart  Nancy  Price

3  Zeke  Bynum  Sarah  Weight

4  Bertha  Draughon

5  Lisa  Howard

6  Caleb  Berch    Bob  Bergstrom

7 8 9  Lynda  Hobbs    Carol  Mangrum  

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11  Bobby  Stricklin

12 13 14 15 16 17  Melinda  Braddock  Wendy  Zheng

18  Caleb  Myers

19  Judy  Conley

20  Tori  Gregory

21 22  James  Weight

23 24  Gene  Gordon  

25  Diane  Callahan  Eli  Myers

26  Tony  Ellis

27 28  Heather  Jenkins

29  Holly  Myers  Lindsay  Stafford

30  Mary  Sharp

31  Hazel  Eskew  Phillip  Zheng

March 2018 Coordinating Elder-Warren Davenport

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