Westvue Church of Christ

1710 Mooresville Hwy.

Lewisburg, TN 37091

(931) 359-2571

www.westvue.org

Office e-mail: Westvue@tnweb.com

Elders Thomas Blalock

David Cook

Joe George

Tony Matthews

Deacons Ed Anderson

Tres Beasley

Mark Blalock

Brian Cook

Tony Cross

Danny Morgan

Ministers Rick Rolin

359-2571 (office)

Youth Minister

Mike Whitehead

Volume 48 May 22, 2016 No. 21

Nues & Vues

@Westvue

Church of Christ

If you are unable to serve, contact Danny Morgan or the elder on call immediately.

The week of May 22, 2016

“But Prove Yourselves Doers of the Word”

Do you agree that as church members/Christians, the great challenge before us as Christians is constantly living an obedient Christian life? I pointed out this past Sun-day morning that there are some Bible topics that are complicated because the Lord did not give as much information that we seem to need. I think we will agree, however, that in those areas that matter, the Lord has given us enough information so that we may draw the proper conclusions. The Lord in His revealed Word states, “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may ob-serve all the words of this law” Deuteronomy 29:29. The Lord has revealed enough so that we may do His Will on earth and be blessed by Him for doing so. Mark Twain said, “It is not the things in the Bible that I don’t understand that trouble me, but the things I do understand!” I agree with Mr. Twain. In fact, I believe our greatest concern should not be understanding obscure Bible passages, but properly obeying those that are easily understood. Why did Eve eat from the forbidden fruit? Was it because she was ignorant of the consequences for doing so? Was it because God’s Word was too complicated to understand? No! It was her unwillingness to obey the Lord that created her problem. The great apostle Paul, describing the sad condition that existed in the world at that time, pointed out why humankind had become so utterly sinful. He said, “And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a de-praved mind, to do those things which are not proper” (Romans 1:28). Ignorance was not the problem, but an unwillingness to obey God’s Word. Most people will acknowledge that even those who are considered faithful church members are sometimes disobedient to God’s Holy Word. At times we all fail to live up to what we know is expected of Christian men and women. James reminded Christians, “But prove yourselves doers of the Word, and not merely hearers who de-lude themselves” (James 1:22). By the way, James was writing to Christians. It is good to know God’s Will, but it is those who know (hear) God’s Word and obey God’s Word that will be blessed. (James 1:25). Continued inside . . .

Schedule of Services Sunday AM Worship - 9:00 Sunday Bible Classes - 10:15

Sunday PM Worship - 5:00 Wednesday Bible Classes - 6:30 pm Radio Program (WJJM) - 6:20 am daily

For the Month of May Serve Table - Joe George, Tres Beasley Serve Congregation - Josh Harmon, Randell Dodson, Zach Cross Dwayne Dunkle, Dwayne Hart, Clint Hammons Alternate - Danny Morgan, Trent Cash Serve Table - Evening service Joe George, Tres Beasley Ushers - Brian Cook, Cory Duvall, Doug Cheek Prepare Communion- (5/22, 5/29) Jimmy, Alicia, & Jamie Holbert Nursery - (5/22, 5/29) Pam Ingram, Conita Potts Baptismal Assistants - Brian Cook, Jane George Sound Control - Gary Francis (Sunday am), Clay Stokes (Sunday pm), Zach Cross (Wed pm) Library Volunteer week of 5/22 Deena Alexander (am), Jane George (pm), Sue James (Wed.) Elder on Call Thomas Blalock Van Driver Race Wilson

05/22 (Sun a.m.)

05/22 (Sun p.m.)

05/25 (Wed)

Song Leader

Curtis Ingram Curtis Ingram Samuel Childress

Opening Prayer

Roy Huey

Thomas Blalock

Joe George

Reading

Will Brown

(Acts 7:58-60)

Samuel Childress (Acts 13:32-38 )

J. W. Beasley (Hebrews 11:8-11)

Lesson

Rick Rolin

"Q and A #7 The Moment After Death -

Part 2”

Ben Renegar

“A Report on the Work in India”

Jim Bingham

Closing Prayer

Tony Williams Marion Owen

Westvue Nues and Vues Rick Rolin, editor

A weekly publication of the church of Christ at Westvue

1710 Mooresville Hwy Lewisburg, TN 37091

Please keep these dates in mind

as you plan for your family events:

June 12-17 - Illinois Day Camp

June 26-29 - Family Bible School

Record - May 15, 16 AM - 264, SS - 176, PM - 118, Wed. - 159

Contribution - $4,810 Budget- $4,500

Family Bible School

(FBS) Dates: June 26-29 6:30—8:30

Theme: Off the Beaten Path - - Encounters with Jesus

We Need LOTS of help this year;

please sign up at the main bulletin board.

Summer Kickoff

Sun., May 29th immediately after evening ser-vices. Hamburgers and Hot dogs will be provid-ed. Sign up at the Youth Board for other food items. Stay after services and enjoy food, fel-

lowship, and a game of volleyball.

YOUTH NEWS REMEMBER ME IN PRAYER (CARE Line - 359-9589 after 3:00 p.m.)

□Continue to remember Doug & Karen Martin. Doug is home after a stay in Vanderbilt Medical Center. Doug is weak but is doing ok. Doug will return to Dallas in a few days, but while he is here visitors are wel-come to come by, please call first. Cards may be sent to #6 Michael Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032. □Joe George is doing well after undergoing cataract surgery Tuesday. □Susan McKnight has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She will undergo outpatient surgery Thursday, May 26. Once she recovers from the surgery she will then undergo five days of radiation twice a day. □Jane Eastep (sister-in-law of Edith Eastep and aunt of Scott Eastep) has pancreatic cancer and it is spreading to her spine. She is in a hos-pice facility. □Donna Elliott (friend of Rita Barnett) is in Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville. □Leonard Huey (brother of Roy Huey) is not doing well. He is having trouble with his pancreas. The doctors prognosis is not good and there is nothing medically they can do for him. Please keep the Huey family in your prayers.

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARIES

AREA & FAMILY EVENTS

Additional Prayer List NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil): Evelyn Clift, Nancy Derryberry, Sue Dockery, Virginia Holbert, Delia Osborne, Clarice Wales, Barbara Elise Murphy NHC-Oakwood: Claudie Smith Village Manor: Edna Cheek, Penny Gipson Members and Family & Friends: Alton Baugher, Ed & Donna Campbell, Richard Cashion, Billy & Barbara Chunn, Virginia Corbin, Dan Courtemanche, Carolyn Curtis, Penny Gipson, April Haislip, Patricia Hillard, Virginia Holbert, Sue James, Doug Martin, Valton Martin, Dot Parsons, Dorlene Sargent, Don Smith, Doris Webb, Pam Williams, Bobby Winsett, Brandon Bradley, John Francis, Ruth Hargrove, Maggie Hollandsworth, Jane Keith, Phillip & Michelle King, Polly Middleton, Tyler Moorehead, Bill Simons, Harvey Victory, Lela Victory, Service Personnel: John Chunn, Chris Haley, Robert King, Grant Pinkston, Josh Reese, Juan Ramirez, Travis Shaddy, Andrew Smith, Chris Tarte

5/22 Illinois Day Camp Meeting for all campers 11:00 a.m. 5/27 Grief Support Meeting & Potluck 6:00 p.m. 5/29 Mission Sunday 5/29 Visitation Team 4 (Roy Huey) 5/29 Summer Kickoff 5/30 Memorial Day/Office Closed 6/5 Illinois Day Camp Meeting 11:00 a.m. 6/10-11 The Diana Singing 6/12-6/17 Illinois Day Camp

Continued from inside . . .

In Wednesday night Bible class we dis-cussed a passage from Genesis 4. Cain, according to Scripture, was contemplating murdering his brother. The Lord said to him, “If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it” (Genesis 4:7). Cain was in a position to take charge of the situation, to master it. Sad to say, he disregarded what he knew was the right thing to do. As Christian men and women, we too at times have a tendency to disregard what we know is God’s Will for our lives. I confess my own struggles to obey God’s Word. We must remember, however, “For this is the love of God, that we keep His com-mandments; and His commandments are not griev-ous” (I John 5:3 KJV). John reminds us that God’s commandments are not grief-causing. In fact, it is our disobedience to God’s commandments that is grief-causing. (Consider all those you read about in Scrip-ture, both Old and New Testament, such as Adam and Eve, Saul and King David, and you will clearly see how breaking God’s commandments created terrible consequences for them and for others.) Therefore, let us commit ourselves to living our lives according to God’s Revealed Word. Let us remind ourselves that the Word will bless us for our obedience to His Will. “How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways” (Psalm 128:1).

Rick

Illinois Day Camp

There will be a meeting this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please meet in the Service Complex.

This meeting is for all campers. We will discuss trans-portation and we need to get your t-shirt size.

Sympathy- We extend our sympathy to the following families: - The family of Sheryl Blackaby (cousin of Rita Bar-nett). Her services were conducted in Ohio. - The family of Glenn Hardison (he was an elder at Church Street Church of Christ and friend of many in the congregation). His funeral service was conducted Tuesday at Church Street Church of Christ.

You have received invitations from the following high school graduates to help them celebrate their graduation!

Abbey Cross

Friday, May 20, 8:30 p.m. (after graduation) At the home of Kenneth & Mary Cross

470 Moonlight Trail

Grant D. Cook Saturday, May 21, 11:00 -1:00 p.m.

Service Complex Westvue Church of Christ

Peyton Brown Saturday, May 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Nanny’s House 1375 Bear Creek Rd., Culleoka

Hannah Jones & Elisha Brewer Saturday, May 21, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Service Complex Westvue Church of Christ

5-24 Betty Whitehead 5-25 Julene Smith (87) 5-27 Forrest & Peggy Barrom, Terry & Connie Beatty (44), Frank Musgrave, Levi & Mary Scoggins, Velvet Simmons 5-28 Tammy Owen, Dorlene Sargent (94), Janie Williams (86) 5-29 Danny & Jaime Morgan 5-31 Sally Libs

Grief Support Meeting

and Potluck

Friday, May 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the Service Complex.

Bill McDonald will be this month’s guest speaker. Eve-ryone is invited to attend this potluck meeting, especially those who have suffered the loss of a loved one.

No birthdays this week.

Upcoming Events

5/29 Summer Kickoff 6/5 Illinois Meeting

Illinois Day Camp

is June 13-16. Sign up on the Youth Board. There will be a meeting for ALL campers on Sun., May 22 at 11 a.m. We

will have two work sessions: Fri., June 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. & Sun., June 5, 6 p.m. to

8 p.m.

Bible Bowl @ Sandy Hook

is Sat., August 6th for grades 1-12. Question books will be handed out the

first week of June. Sign up at the Youth Board. Adult helpers are needed.

Summer Kickoff

is Sun., May 29th immediately after evening services. Hamburgers and Hot dogs will be provided. Sign up at the Youth Board for other food items.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS

to all of our graduates! We wish you the best for the future in all you do.

The Tuesday Ladies Bible Class will take a break for the summer months. The class will resume September 6.

Thank You - You have received thank you cards from Sally Libs and Mary Love. These cards are posted on the bulletin board. Please take a moment to read these cards.

Mission Sunday, May 29 Our elders set aside our fifth Sunday contributions to

provide funding for our mission commitments. Please make an effort to double your contribution to help meet our Mission Sunday Goal of $6,500.00.