Welcome to the Mesa Family we have children’s programs availableduring our worship service•An Attended Nursery is available for infants (0-2 years) in Room 101.

•A Room for infants and nursing mothers is also provided at the back of the auditorium.

•Toddlers Bible Hour (TBH) is offered for all children 2-3 years old, begins after communion in Room 102.

•Children’s Bible Hour (CBH) for children ages 4 - 4th grade, begins after communion in Theater del Soul Upstairs.

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!adoramos en español!

If you would like more information about the church or becoming a Christian, visit our Welcome Center in the foyer.

1223 E. Dana Ave.Mesa, AZ 85204

Phone: 480-964-1743Fax: 480-827-1864

Email: office@mesachurch.orgWeb: www.mesachurch.org

Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)*Fri. (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)*

*Terry out on Thursday *Edison out on Friday*Joel out on Tuesday *Joshua out on Friday

our lessons for todayam: “The Body of Christ”pm: Jon Bouley Speaking

We are so glad that you are here today! We have been praying that God would allow us to meet you today and worship together. You are an answer to our prayer! If you are visiting from the area, we would love to have you as part of our family!

Worship Leader: Taylor Murphy (Son of Mike & Tenna Murphy, Visiting from FL)

Song: “Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah”Song: “Come, Let Us All Unite to Sing”Song: “Praise the Lord”

Opening Prayer: Joel Soumar

Song: “Holy, Holy, Holy”Song: “Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah”Song: “Above All”

Comm. & Cont.: Dallas Kingsbury

Song: “Thy Word”Song: “Firm Foundation”

Scripture Reading: Kevin Hubby (Eph. 4:11-16)

Lesson: Elders “The Body of Christ” Song: “Lord, Reign in Me”

Elder Remarks & Prayer

Song: “A Beautiful Life”

Closing Prayer: Ken Fox

PM Service at the building begins at 5 each Sunday evening in Room 104.

Vol. 75 No. 50 December 16, 2018

Keep With a PlanPlanning is an important part of life. One of the reasons we know God exists is the complex intricacies that show design and a plan. It could not have been random chance that all these atoms, molecules and cells could come together in a way to create the world we live in. There must have been someone who has a plan for us and where we live. We call that person big enough to be eternal and create all of this God. We are part of a plan, and since we are made in his image, we also plan. God’s understands us better than we know ourselves, and his plan is for us to be with him. We are his creation and design. He loves us and wants us to come live with him as people who love him. He is holy and lives in a place of goodness, beauty and light. In order to live with him we must be able to live in a place like that. We have to become people like him. Since we are created in his image, that should not be a problem. We didn’t start with sin, but we chose it. We allow things and people in our life that will destroy our place with God, and so, we move on with our own plan.

We see the condition of the world with all the pollution and contamination of the soil, air and water. The world didn’t start that way. When we use things without a plan of maintaining the purity, we end with something we don’t want. We end up moving to a new place and starting over, thinking it will be different, only to have the same undesirable results. We need a plan that brings God’s creation, our own life and the way we live into harmony. Jesus has a plan for his church that he explains in the New Testament.

As we grow in Christ, it may seem that his plan adjusts, but he had our development in mind all along. The plan for a child is not the same plan for an adult. When we were a child, our task was to go play. By doing that, we learned to get along with other people and develop relationships. The plan for being a Christian and growing is not the same as when we first became a Christian. It can’t be reduced to a few facts and actions that never change. We grow up into the fullness of Christ. Some think church never changes. It isn’t supposed to. We are to change in how we live in it just like a child changes to adult, parent and grand parent in a family. We should not look at the childhood of our Christianity and think that it isn’t relevant to us because now we are mature. We should learn what mature Christianity looks like and enjoy that time with God. --Terry

Mesa MinistriesAdult Education Dallas KingsburyAny Soldier Debbie SuazoAttendance David WoodrowBabies & Toddlers Brandon Clark*Bible Bowl Brad KerleyBenevolence Paul Garrison*Building & Grounds Wayne Timbush* Tim Carlin*Children’s Bible Hour Keith Wilson*Children’s Education Family Dallas Kingsbury Josh Warren*Fellowship Jonathan Bouley* Calvin Glenn*Finance Danny Church4Sixteen Jack & Leanne FarrGreeting/Visitation Curtis Allen IT Jim Bolton* Tom Jacobson*LTC Joshua Warren*Men’ Ministry Vince McNeil*Missions Kim Clark* Harry Mo*Pantry Boni Flores*Q-Bees Jo BirdwellSecurity Bruce ErnoSpanish Ilme Ortiz* Jorge Ramirez*Transportation Paul Garrison*Worship Terry Singleton Edison Quevedo

(*Denotes Deacon)

LTC News• Acapella Music Video will meet Wednesday, December 26th, at 6 PM

in room 104.• Film and Media will meet this coming Wednesday, December 19th, at

6 PM in room 104.• Chorus will meet today, immediately after service in

the annex and will meet every other Sunday.• Song Leading will meet Sunday, December 23rd , im-

mediately after service in the annex and will meet ev-ery other Sunday.

Our Mission: Equip the family of God to be Jesus in the home, the community and the world.

EldersJack Farr Ken FoxJackie Hinkle Kevin HubbyCurtis Allen Chuck Watts

MinistersPulpit Minister: Terry Singleton

Spanish Minister: Edison QuevedoFamily Minister: Joshua DuBoise

Youth Minister: Joel Soumar

Guests Please consider yourself our honored guest. We are glad you have come our way and invite you to return any time you can. We encourage you to fill out a guest card so we have a record of your visit. There are a number of people in our congregation who would love to study the Bible with you if you so desire. Please come back to worship with us at any and every opportunity you have.

Attendance & Offering Sunday Worship: 443Wednesday: n/c Budget: $10,863Giving: $14,094YTD Average: $11,088

Our Meeting Times Bible Class .........................9:30amWorship ...........................10:30amConnect Groups ................5:00pmWorship .............................5:00pmWednesday Class ..............7:00pm

UpdatesWelcome to the Family: Mike & Tenna Mur-phy, Mike & Tenna have 4 children--Taylor lives in Orlando, FL, Kenzie is a student at Oklahoma Christian, Kaitlyn and Kathryn are teens living at home--all are members!Address of Note: Former member, Colysta Wallers, has moved to Temple, TX, with her son and his wife. .

DECEMBER16 Elder’s Holiday Open House19 Delivery of Adopted Family Gifts20 Q-Bees20 Bryant’s 53rd Anniversary23 Potluck24-31 Office Closed for Christmas26 Devotional for All Ages (No Classes)

JANUARY1 Happy New Year--Office Closed1 4Sixteen Kite Day5 Single Ladies Luncheon6 4Sixteen Pancake Breakfast6 4Sixteen Responsibility Group Study8 Ladies’ Class Potluck8 SIBI Classes Resume10 Q-Bees12 Open Pantry12 Self-Defense Class

Praise and Prayersnew and criticalLisa Fenwick ........................................... Pending ChemoJoshua DuBoise .............................Praise! Good results!Joyce Bitikofer(Mother of Jana & Jena) .................CancerCarmen Rodriguez .........................Radiation TreatmentsSantiago Yañez ....................................................SurgeryCinthya Manjarez ...................................Surgery recovery

on-going health problemsCharlene O’Connor, Delores Fugate, Ray Vega, Naomi Miller, Luana Guthrie, Tommy Foster (TJ’s Dad), Claire Moore, Debbie McMorries (Steve Young’s mom), Natalie (Amanda Maiorano’s niece), Gloria Hadley, Peter Ballesteros, Carl & Hong Goodman, Lynnita Knoch, Cindy Posey, Martha Carroll, Justin Henley, Lynda Campbell, Debbie Suazo, David Yañez

military prayersBeau Howell, Andrew Jones (C. Burd’s G’son), Anthony Galvan (Millers G’son), Jake Hinkle (Hinkle’s G’son), Bri-ana Aston (S. Yeats’ Niece), Chase Dowell (son of Jim & Pam Arno), Michael Ford, Diego Castañeda, Jake Teague (Grandson-in-law of Sue Johnson), George Lopez, Jared Cannon, Kyle Sharp mission prayersManos de esperanza January tripCarlins to Cambodia in FebruaryGeorge Achard Feb/Mar trip to MyanmarFoxes to Thailand/Laos Jan 2 to Apr 1ESL/Tutoring plans for 2019Mission Committee planning mtg Dec 18

Calendar

Communion PreparationDan & Sue Barker are scheduled to prepare communion for Sunday, December 23rd.

Nursery HelpersBeverly Blackburn and Celia Perez will serve today.Andrea Fox and Miriam Flores will serve next Sunday, December 23rd.

Bible Hour LeadersTBH LEADERS: Today: Wilburn & Tiffany Ivy assisted by Boni & Miriam Flores. Next week: Bran-don & Allison Clark and all parents please join them for class.CBH LEADERS: Today: Steve Hubbard assisted by Keith Wilson, Yoselin Manjarrez and Alexa Ortiz. Next week: Steve Hubbard assisted by Keith Wilson, Eli Lopez and Cory O’Bannon

December Greeters & Welcome CenterWELCOME CENTER (9:15 - 10:15): Nina Heimke & Connie BurdWELCOME CENTER (10:15 - 1045): Christina Grist and Barb KerleyGREETERS (9:15 - 9:40): Pete & Mary PetersenGREETERS (10:15 - 10:40): Lynda Campbell and Vickie Nunn

Communion to Shut-In MemberToday: Chuck Watts Next Sunday: Steve Gushee

Baby Teacher NeededA Sunday Bible Class teacher is needed for the baby class. This can be a short or long term commitment. In either case, see Allison Clark if you can help out.

Tuesday Ladies ClassNo class this week--Christmas break! Class will resume the 8th of January.

CBH Age ReminderKeith & Sheryl Wilson, who coordinate the Children’s Bible Hour program upstairs during our morning worship service, have asked that parents be reminded that this is for children who have turned 4 through those in 4th grade. It has come to their attention that some younger children have been coming upstairs. The Toddler Bible Hour program in the 2’s and 3’s classroom downstairs is for these younger children.

PotluckThere will be a potluck on Sunday, Decem-ber 23rd, following the morning worship services. The Spanish are hosting this and invite everyone to bring a dish and come celebrate the holidays together!

Final Community BlitzTODAY will be the final pizza delivery in the neighborhood! Any one who would like to participate should meet in the Fel-lowship Hall immediately following servic-es. Following a couple of pieces of pizza, the group will be heading out for a second round to the apartments that are our next door neighbors. Thanks to all who have participated in this outreach!

Office ClosedThe office will be closed December 24th through January 1st for the holidays. Any bulletin info needed prior to the end of the years needs to be in for the 23rd!

Congratulations!A big shout out to Connor Covington on his graduation from Harding University with his BA in Business Management. Graduation was yesterday in Searcy, AR.

Wind Down PartyAll single ladies (of all ages) are invited to a casual, no stress brunch on Saturday, January 5th, at 10:30 a.m. This will be at the Henhouse Café at Riverview (805 N Dobson, Mesa). This will just be a time to unwind after the holidays and enjoy some fellowship! See Cynthia Sanders with ques-tions.

2018 ReimbursementsAll reimbursement requests out of 2018 budget need to be in by December 20th.

All Mesa Members are Invited

to a

Holiday Open HouseHosted by the Elders

This Afternoon2 to 4 p.m.

Jackie & Frances Hinkle’s Home1905 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203

Goodies Provided

Adopt-a-Family DeliveryThanks to all who have taken a card to assist with this annual project of helping area families adopted through the school system with Christmas gifts. Just a reminder that your wrapped gift with card attached needs to be left in the workroom today!

We will be joining together to deliver these gifts this coming Wednesday evening, December 19th, during our regular Bible Class time. There will be a devotional in the Fellowship Hall followed by the delivery. All classes will meet together --including children’s classes for this activity!

4SixteenA Ministry for College Students,Single Adults and Young Marrieds in their 20’s and early 30’s

12/16 Christmas Party12/21 Zoolights12/22 Camelback Mountain Hike01/01 Kite Day

Half-hour Meet ups After Wednesday Night Classes!

Congratulations--53 Years!Anthony & Edith Bryant will be celebrating 53 years of marriage on Thurs-day of this week. Praise God for their faithfulness to each other and, above all, to God! Be sure to congratulate them on this milestone.

Mark Your CalendarFamily Fusion 2 is being planned for Saturday, January 26th. This is an event for all Mesa Family members and was enjoyed by all those who attended last year.

Assistance NeededCinthya Manjarrez, our wonderful staff member who keeps our building clean, had an emergency appendectomy on Friday and will be recovering for a couple of weeks. If anyone is available and could help pick up a few of her chores, please let us know! This can definitely be a divide and conquer adventure!

ATTN: MenDesert Church of Christ in Kingman, AZ, invites all the men to a special retreat entitled “Men’s Advance 2019”. This will be on January 11th and 12th. Speakers are John Cin-cinnati and Leo Woodman and will cover the topics of prayer and Bible study. Details are on the bulletin board in the foyer.