Will and Carrie Brown live

in Knoxville , TN where Will

is a second year preaching

student at the South East In-

stitute of Biblical Studies.

He served as Jonah’s best

Man at Jonah and Mariah’s

wedding and graciously

stayed on to speak to us to-

day. Little Caleb (6 months )

rounds out their family. Car-

rie is a school teacher and

Will currently preaches at

Central Church of Christ in

Harrington, TN

Welcome Back to the

Brown Family

Snippets

--From Kathy Owens, “A big thank you to all who donated blood to the December

blood drive. Thirteen pints were given by our West Side family.”

--Food Pantry Needs: canned meat, syrup, pancake mix, cereal, canned fruit.

--Needed: Monetary donations for the Christmas baskets. This money will help

buy the perishables that round out the food baskets. See Kendall and see you

on the 16th.

-- Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on! ‘Twas not given for thee alone.

Pass it on! Let it travel down the years. Let it wipe another’s tears,

till in heaven the deed appears. Pass it on!

If you are a friend of mine, be true;

Forgive, if I offend;

For things I say and things I do--

Forgive, if you’re a friend.

To err is human, that you know;

Forgiveness is divine;

And, if I wrong you, tell me so,

If you’re a friend of mine.

So many hide the little hurts

Until old friends, it parts,

How much of pain we might avert

If we just open our heart.

If it’s a careless way we go,

With thoughtless word or sign;

So, if I wrong you, tell me so,

If you’re a friend of mine.

And, though the thoughtless thing I do,

(And souls are sensitive)

We are not perfect, I or you,

To love, we must forgive.

For such, the friendship that endures

Again, the sun will shine--

And, I shall be a friend of yours,

And, you, a friend of mine.

Selected

Published weekly by West Side Church of Christ; 6600 W. Kilgore Ave.; Yorktown, IN 47396 Phone 765-759-5984 or www.westsidecoc.net

SERVICES

Sunday Bible Study

9:30 am

Worship : 10:30 am & 6:00 pm

Wed. Bible Study:

7:00 pm

MINISTER Michael Gors

ELDERS

Michael Gors Gary Reynolds

Todd Stults

DEACONS

Don Allison Fellowship

Kendall Clark Benevolence

Jim Clark-

Visitation

Lowell Huffman-Media

Volker Jaromin–

Communication and Advertise-

ment

MISSION WORKS

India Mark Reynolds

SEIBS

Will Brown

MSOP

Drew Reese

Volume 24, Issue 50 December 10, 2017

There is a Way that Seems Right (Proverbs 14:12) “There is a way that seems right to a man but its end is the way of death.” So many times, in our lives, we choose a way or path that isn’t God-approved. We do this because it “seems” or “feels” right. This can be very damaging, spiritually speaking, to our-selves and others. How would any of us know what is right or wrong without consulting God and His word first? Peter so often went down a path of his own choosing before com-ing to his senses. But, he made a very profound and wise statement when answering Jesus about leaving Him. “But Simon Peter answered Him, ‘Lord to whom shall we go’: You have the words of life’” (John 6:68).

We need to ask ourselves this when facing tough situations. Will we go with what is popu-lar? Will we go with our feelings? We must turn to the Lord and His word. Many deci-sions have a consequence not only for us but for others around us. What would Jesus do? That is a valid question when we are in a decision-making process. Will our actions be hurt-ful to others while trying to satisfy ourselves? What are our motives as we decide the ways or paths we will take? Matthew 7:12 (the golden rule) should be considered when decisions we make involve other people.

Of course, we are not talking about decisions about buying homes or cars. We are talking about decisions we make while interacting with others. Actions, we take and words we say, must be measured against the good of all. When dealing with our brethren, we must act carefully and speak with love. Our actions should be thought out. Paul makes a wonderful, logical and Christian-like statement (Phil 2:3): “Let nothing be done through selfish ambi-tion or conceit but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than himself.”

Let us always seek a way that is right and not one that seems right. The footsteps of Jesus will never lead us astray. Look to the Master for what we should do and the correct attitude that we should possess. Our spiritual future and, possibly that of others hang in the balance.

Chris Moore, Clarendon, TX

Things Jesus Did Not Say By Perry Noble, Hardin, KY

** “If someone doesn't believe just like you believe, make sure to do all you can to criticize and beat

them down as much as possible.” Mark 9:38-41

** “Be tolerant of everyone. I am one of the many ways to God.” Mark 9:38-41

** “Make sure you make the church about you and that you are served well. Please don’t do any-thing that might cause you any type of inconvenience. My goal is for you to be happy!” Matt. 20:28,

Luke 9:23-24

**“Please, do not tell people the Good News. Keep it to yourself. The reason I died on the cross is so that you could get into small groups of people and discuss ‘really deep things’ that aren't going to

help anyone as to their eternity.” Matt. 38:20, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:48, John 20:21, Acts, 1:8

Those Serving Today

DECEMBER 10, 2017

MORNING WORSHIP

Announcements: Jerry Hoyt

Song Leader: Cliff Nicks

1st Prayer: Danny Odle

Scripture Reading: Joe Reed

Speaker: Will Brown

Closing Prayer: Jay Kellow

Sound Room: Jimmy Clark

COMMUNION SERVERS West Side--Outside: Jay Kellow

Inside: Rick Cox

East Side-- Inside: Todd Stults

Outside: Steve Gors

EVENING WORSHIP Announcements: Jerry Hoyt

Song Leader: Cliff Nicks

Opening Prayer: Jim Clark

Scripture: Carl Gilstrap

Sermon: Mike Gors

Communion Table: Todd Stults

Closing Prayer: Volker Jaromin

Sound Room: Jimmy Clark

WEST SIDE WINDOW

Angie Reed, MS, Daughter-in-law of Joe and Wanda

Becky Hummel, broken foot with cast. Medical procedure on back upcoming

Charlene Winsor, Sister of Pat Ergle. Three fractures of pelvis

Christian Daugherty, Age 6. Aggressive form of brain cancer.

Cole Matzenburger, age 7, diagnosed with diverticulitis

Connie Reynolds, Breast cancer

Ellie Sullenberger, 11 year old with cancer

Howard Latta

Jennifer Duke Odle, Cancer

Julie Harris, Friend of Stults family. Serious health issues

Kathy Harper

Linda Bayer, Mother-in-law of Mary Ann, Diagnosed with breast cancer.

Liz Tinder, Leukemia. Showing some improvement

Lola Harrell, Broken hip. Making progress at home

Molly Hemmings, Heart issues. Tests ongoing. Placement of a defibrillator expected.

Pattie Pilatski, Mike’s aunt in PA. Tests have found cancer in her lung.

Karel Shirel, Recuperating from knee surgery. Doing well.

Raelena Shumaker

Rachel Chambers, Difficulties at school.

Robert Phillips, Head injury. Showing some improvement.

Ryan Dobbs, Cousin of Skylar. Needs kidney transplant

Shirley Mann, regained consciousness after a motorcycle acci-dent. Her husband, Scott, is in rehab at home. Paula Terrell’s son.

Mr. Sluder, Case and Elayna’s teacher, is very ill. Teaches 5 & 6 grade band in Westfield area.

Terrie Byars, Daughter of the Nicks. Job dissolved

Group Three Has Building

Duties for December 10th

Greeters: Annex: Wanda

Front: Bill W.

Carport: Lowell

Lock-Up: Joe

Communion Clean-up: Emily

Trash to Curb: Joe

Our deepest sympathy to Felomina (Ming) and Don Gilstrap in the loss of Ming’s moth-er, who resided in the Philippines. She Was 67 years old and the mother of four chil-dren. Funeral services were held on the is-lands.

Colton York--Dec. 3

Scott Hummel--Dec. 6

John —Dec 13

Shawna—Dec 15

Nathan—Dec 18

Kathy H.—Dec 18

Karen—Dec 24

Sally—Dec 27

Adam—Dec 30

Wednesday Bible Study

December 13h

Song Leader: Jimmy

Prayer: Kendall

Teacher: Don

What is Happening Today

4:00p Bible Bowl

5:00p Girls Song Leading

Looking Forward

--December 12, 10:30a, Women’s Breakfast. Cars leave parking

lot at 9:30a

--December 16, Holiday food baskets to be packed and distribut-

ed. Start with a piping hot breakfast at 8a; work will commence

shortly thereafter.

--December 16, 6p. Movie night with a double feature, “Miracle

on 34th Street” followed by “Polar Express”. Bring a warm and

fuzzy blanket, your favorite pillow and get ready for hot and

crackly popcorn and cold soda. Bring a friend or two

--December 17, Bryan Howard to preach in PM

--February 24-25, CYC in Pigeon Forge, TN

Lana Blanchard--Albany Health Care

Lola Harrell-At home

Marylou Witty--at home

Scorpion, being a very poor swimmer, ask turtle to carry him across a river. “Are you crazy? You’ll sting me while I’m swimming and I’ll drown.” said turtle.

“Oh my, really?” laughed scorpion, "If I sting you, we will both drown. Where is the logic in that?”

“You’re so right. Hop on.” replies turtle.

Scorpion climbed aboard and halfway through the swim, gave turtle a mighty sting.

As they sank to the bottom, turtle was re-signed, “You said there would be no logic in stinging me. Why, then, did you do it?”

“It has nothing to do with logic,” the drown-ing scorpion replied. “It’s just my character.”

Weekly Contribution Goal: $2600

Contribution for Dec. 3, 2017

$2067

What does satan want to remove, from

where, and why?

Read Luke 8:11, 12

“And as for me, I would seek God and I would place

my cause before God; who does great and unsearch-

able things, wonders without number.” Job 5:8,9