weekly news bulletin march 1, 2015 · 2015. 3. 6. · you are my all in all - # 484 402 south main...
TRANSCRIPT
Good Morning!
WELCOME - David Chenault
CALL TO WORSHIP - Tommy Goode
PRAISE LEADER - Peyton Chenault
Sing and Be Happy - # 587
The Battle Belongs to the Lord - # 749
PRAYER - Chris Cummings
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 19:7-11
Step by Step - # 15
Days of Elijah
THE LORD’S SUPPER - Ben Bradshaw
WEEKLY OFFERING
KIDS PRAISE - Elisabeth Sabella
The Steadfast Love of the Lord - # 123
You Are My All in All - # 484
MESSAGE - Bob Payne “Getting Rid of Our Idols”
Genesis 35:1-5
In Christ Alone
SHEPHERD’S CLOSING THOUGHT - Tom Jones
CLOSING PRAYER - Stephen Hampton
“Depart in Peace” (Luke 2:29)
Please silence all cell phones and pagers.
CCLI # 290723
Welcome to South Main!
You’re invited to be a part of our family as we worship God, encourage one anoth-
er, and grow spiritually together.
When we meet together, we sing, pray, study the Bible, partake together in the
communion of the Lord's supper, and en-joy great family fellowship.
A fully staffed nursery is available. Ask an usher for assistance.
During AM services, we offer signing for those who are hearing impaired.
Weekly News Bulletin March 1, 2015
South Main Church of Christ 402 South Main ~ P.O. Box 1597
Henderson, TX 75653-1597 (903) 657-1408 ~ FAX (903) 657-1409 Website: www.southmainchurch.com Email: [email protected]
Bible Classes for all ages: Sundays 9:30 am
Worship Assembly: Sundays 10:30 am and 5 pm Wednesday Evening Classes: 6:30 pm
South Main Shares…
Happy Birthday Jaxon Jennings, William Brown, Lowetta Baade, Karen Pritchard, Chance Jennings!!!
Happy Anniversary Steven & Darla Goode!!!
Thank You Dear Church Family, Thanks so much for all the prayers, calls, visits & food during the past few weeks. I still have a long way to go, but with a wonderful and loving church family like you still praying for me, hopefully, it won’t be much longer.
Love You All, Debbie Jennings
Congratulations We extend our congratulations to Robin McAdams who was recently awarded East Texas Middle School Educa-tor of the Year. Way to go Robin!
FOCUS Group Schedules
Group Where When/Time
Bradshaw TBA
Cummings Back Door Room TODAY, 12:30
Bob’s Thoughts… ALWAYS A WINNER
“Now thanks be to God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the savor
of His knowledge by us in every place.” - 2 Corinthians 2:14
“What’s that smell?” This is a common question any time there’s a pungent or a tantalizing aroma. Making “manifest the savor of His knowledge” is indicative of the release of the fragrant aroma of the very life of Christ - the aura of His presence. Another common question is, “who won?” This question frequently occurs after a contest or con-flict has ended. Perhaps that’s because everyone likes a winner and none of us enjoys losing. However, for most of us, all too often we end up losing. Not a good experience! But it doesn’t have to be that way.
God wants everyone to be a winner! He has provided a viable alternative to a life of failure and defeat; a win-win situation whereby we triumph and He’s made known to others. Tragically, most people are not even aware of that possibility, much less, how to go about it. So let’s find out!
Today’s verse tells us that God “always causes us to triumph in Christ.” “Cause” is a grace word indicating that God does it; He makes it happen! “Triumph” means you overcome; you are victorious; you win! God has made abundant provision for everyone, everywhere, to be a winner through His Son Jesus Christ. But, you must be “in Christ.” This oc-curs when you are obedient, and have put Christ on in Baptism. You are born again of His Spirit. Thus, the Victor, Jesus Christ abides in you, and you become a winner in Him. However, potential is one thing, practice is another! Triumphing only occurs when you are “in Christ.” So, respond in obedience to Christ’s commands and become a winner in Him!
Have a Great Week! Bob
Assignments, Etc…
Greeters Sunday, March 1st: Tom & Sylvia Jones, Mark & Susan Roskos, Jo Harris Sunday, March 8th: Don & Glenda Brooks, Pat Brack, Karen Pritchard, Gary Holland
Nursery Attendants Sunday AM, March 1st: Renee Hampton, Meagan Cummings Sunday AM, March 8th: Paula Gravley, Kr istin Sutlive, Lauren League
Visitor Center March: Karen Pr itchard
HomeFront March: Jim & Donna Smith
Food Committee March: Karen Pr itchard, Mona Craig
Parlor Clean-up March: Dawn Fairchild
Communion Preparation March: Sandra Goode
Communion Clean-up March: Sandra Goode, Jo Har r is
Announcements…
Midweek Manna The menu for Wednesday, March 4th, is: Fajitas, charro beans, Mexican rice, chips & salsa, & toffee bars. We need volunteers to help prepare and serve. Please sign the list in the foyer if you plan to eat. Adults: $4, Children (ages 5-12): $2, (4 & under): Free
SAVING SOLES IN AFRICA
Shoe Drive
Many of you may remember Dorian Flynn visiting with us a short time ago requesting a real need for shoes for the African people. Well, for a few more weeks, we will be collecting as many pairs of shoes as you can bring! Because, many miles are walked in these shoes, we ask that shoes meet these criteria: Closed toes - such as, tennis shoes or dress shoes New or gently used Optional, but please consider including a short note of
encouragement or scripture tucked into your donated shoes.
Drop shoes off under the table located across the hall from the HomeFront Room.
Time Change Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8. Remember to set your clocks forward when going to bed on Saturday night.
Volunteers – Adults: If you can help out with manning the Red House an hour or two each week, please let David know! This Week’s Item:
PUDDING CUPS - Any brand, any flavor! You can drop them off in the foyer.
The Family Life…
Church Survey Our church leadership is about to engage in a listening exercise provided by Leadership Transformations, Inc. From now until to March 8th, we’ll be conducting an all church survey called the Church Health Assessment Tool (CHAT). This web-based survey will allow us to collect valuable feedback from both the congregation and the leadership team regarding their views on our church health. We welcome everyone at South Main to partici-pate in the survey. Please take this opportunity to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback will help shape strategic decisions and ministry effectiveness for the fu-ture.
To participate in the survey: 1. Get on the internet and go to www.HealthyChurch.net 2. Click on the button that says “Take the Survey” on the left side of the screen. 3. Use the following information to log in: Login: South-Main Password: Henderson
Please give us your honest feedback. (The survey takes 20-25 minutes to complete.) If you don’t have a computer/internet access, contact Renee at 903-657-1408 and we can arrange for you to fill out a paper version of the survey.
Local Need Elisabeth Sabella is helping to raise funds for Maribel, a fourth grader who has cancer, to help with ongoing medical costs.
Kids Praise Spring Quarter: Diann Hopkins, Becky Whiteside, Regina Sugg
EEM Dinner Tuesday, March 24th, is the Annual Eastern European Missions Dinner. Mark your calendar!
Red House Hours Monday - Wednesday
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Elders: Bobby Davis: ......................... [email protected] Tommy Goode: .................... [email protected] Ray Hall:................................ [email protected] Tom Jones: ................................... [email protected]
Pulpit Minister: Bob Payne: ................................. [email protected]
Family life Minister: David Chenault: ............ [email protected]
Church Secretary: Reneé Hampton: . ............... [email protected]
Office Manager: Ben Bradshaw: ........................... [email protected]
Church Treasurer: Ken Sabella: ............................ [email protected]
Building Maintenance, Grounds and Housekeeping: Dicky Harris
Deacons:
Chuck Ashmore
Ben Bradshaw
Don Brooks
Richey Glasgow
David Gravley
Wayne Hampton
Roy Hunt
James Rowell
Jody Sory
Jamie Sugg
Chelsea Berry, granddaughter of Rex Ber ry, is scheduled to have back surgery at Longview Regional Hospital on Tuesday. Pat Brack had carotid ar tery surgery on Thursday at ETMC - Tyler. She is doing well. Keegan Harris broke his arm last weekend which required surgery to set. He was released from the hospi-tal Monday morning to recuperate at home. Jared Henderson, fr iend of Debbie & Kathy Jen-nings, was hospitalized due to diabetes complications. Renee Sessions, known by several South Main members, was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Our Nation
Please continue to pray for: Rex Berry, Tara Chap-man, Ada Cowart, Dan Cummings, Kathy Edwards, Billy Bob Fergerson, Patsy Fergerson, Lawrence Ferrell, Bob Ferrier, Debra Goode, Kase Guth, Oleta Hahn, Melba Hartley, Bruce Hobbs, Colton Hollick, Roy Hunt, Johnny Jackson, Debbie Jennings, Judy Jones, Les Lewis, Pasilee Lace Maples, Sylvia McAd-ams, Dean & Teresa Myers, Joanie Nations, Mike Nations, Miriam Nations, Denise Perkins, Lisa Re-mington, Doris Ross, Don Sample, Tom Taylor, Bet-ty Tinney, Jimmy Trimble, Seth Wakefield
Each prayer request will be posted for two weeks unless the church office receives an update.
Pray for Our Armed Forces Justin Blue, Sloan Brown,
Logan Commins, Brandi Davis, J C Hodges, Steven Hodges, Joshua McKay,
Chad McMurray, Jonathan Sanders, Cleve Sexton, Todd Sunday, Tony Sunday,
Scottie Tillison, John H. Tucker
South Main Prays…
RECORDS AS OF 02-22-2015
Sunday Bible Classes ...................... 98 Sunday A.M. Worship .................. 142 Sunday P.M ..................................... 34 Wednesday P.M. Classes ............ …86
Offering ……………………....$6,245 Weekly Budget ..... ………..….$7,075 YTD Offering ... …………….$54,037 YTD Budget ....... ……………$56,598 Above (Below) YTD ............. ($2,561)