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8.31.10
Coming in from the medical procedure earlier today, I am thankful to announce that I received an excellent report. \\\\\\\\\
Upcoming Bible lectureships (Please circle calendar):
INVITATION TO SPEAK:
FALL LECTURESHIP AT CHARLESTON CHURCH OF CHRIST
(*TRAINING SCHOOL FOR BETTER SERVICE*) DEPT.
SEPTEMBER 20 (MON)......2010......
10:00 AM....HAL JOHNSON(of Sardis)....HELPING TO BE FAITHFUL.......THE JUST CONVERTED (1)
11:00 AM....DON ROBERSON.... HELPING TO BE FAITHFUL.....THE OLDER MEMBER (1)CHURCH ATTITUDES WHICH HELP
NOON.........SANDWICH LUNCH W/ US
1:00 PM....DON ROBERSON (of Coffeeville).... HELPING: THE OLDER MEMBER (Part 2)
1:45 PM.....HAL JOHNSON ....HELPING: THE JUST CONVERTED (Part 2)
2:30 PM..... the late, FRANKLIN CAMP(of Birmingham) (by Recording) "SALVATION by GRACE AND FAITH"
3:10 PM..... the late, GUY N. WOODS (of Nashville) (by Recording) "AFTER DEATH: WHAT?"
(These recordings are outstanding as to content as well as audio clarity and sound; they should be heard again)
6:00 PM.....JOSH JAMES (of Batesville).....HELPING TO BE FAITHFUL.....THE YOUNG PEOPLE
6:45 PM.....ROBERT RAWSON.... HELPING THE CHURCH OF TOMORROW, LORD WILLING..............
7:00 PM.....CRAIG OWEN (of Winona) ......LOVE FOR THE LORD WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN REMAINING FAITHFUL
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December 6, 2010 The Winter Lecture Daytime only
THE LORD'S WORK
10:00.....MISSION WORK OF THE LORD.....ANDY SCOTT (of Hernando)
10:35.....THE LORD'S WORK IS DONE BY CONVERTED HUMAN BEINGS.....JAMES HILL (of Eupora)
11:10......THE LORD'S WORK REQUIRES FOR US TO PUT THE KINGDOM FIRST.....DANNY BUTLER (of Louisville)
11:45......THE LORD'S WORK CAN BE MISUNDERSTOOD.....ROBERT RAWSON (of Batesville)
12:10.......CHICKEN TENDERS W/SANDWICH/SALAD LUNCH W/ US
1:00.......SMALL CONGREGATIONS AND THE LORD'S WORK....ANDY SCOTT
1:25.......SCARS COME WITH THE LORD'S WORK SOMETIMES.....JAMES HILL
1:50........JOY COMES WITH THE LORD'S WORK SOMETIMES.......DANNY BUTLER
2:15.......FAMILIES BLESSED BY THE WORK OF THE LORD.....ANDY SCOTT
CLOSING BY 2:30 (Lord willing) for the Winter Lectureship 2010. Thank you.
Brethren planning to come, please give us a call so lunch will be ready for all attending (662-563-0523)
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8/21/10....E J will teach class and preach in the service at 10 and 11 tomorrow (8/22) as Robert is in central Mississippi at his home congregation of Nile church. Robert will preach Sunday evening at 5:00, Lord willing, at Charleston.
Kay Williams funeral service will be this morning at 11:00 at Dickins Funeral Home in Batesville. She had a ready smile and service and only turned 60 last Sunday (the 15th). The daughter of brethren Robert and Dorothy Hendrix, she has 2 daughters and 1 son surviving as well as several grandchildren and her mother.
Special singing night at the Calvary Hill church in Oxford on Tuesday evening, 6:00 pm, Hwy 6 East of Oxford. You are invited to enjoy with them the study of songs led by John Hester and Steve DePriest.
The HIMS will teach and preach at the Grenada Lake Youth Rally next Saturday (8/28) from 9 am till 1 pm and sing at the close of the program as well. Let me know and I will be glad to pick any youth, etc. up for the trip to Grenada Lake. Lunch is provided for all.
8/1/10......Gospel preaching each night at Coffeeville (8/2-4/10) at 7:30 pm by Ray Paseur. Building located on Bailey Avenue, 2 streets east of the Coffeeville School Building. Enjoy any night only through Wednesday.
Gospel preaching by a variety of speakers at Courtland church of Christ begins next week (8/8-15/10) with Davy Russell opening the 10:00 am service on Sunday and Michael Bates at the 7:30 pm special night service. The Monday through Thursday night services are at 7:00 each time. The various speakers are: Mon-Tim Burroughs, Tues-Jerry Martin, Wed-Billy Bland and Thurs-Larry Fife; remember each weeknight is at 7:00.
We really had a well attended meeting at Crockett church last week with many making known his intention to 'change' a way of life; regular attendance in the 40s was exceeded by almost 15 at each service save two which were 41 and 42 in attendance. I'm so grateful for the interest and encouraging plans to be with me again at the Looxahoma congregation the first week of October, Lord willing. Sister Evelyn Page placed membership with Crockett; she was able to attend each service in the meeting.
I enjoyed visiting the Batesville meeting with Barry Grider on Friday night; wonderful biblical material was presented each night (I heard by way of the batesvillechurchofchrist dot com website) while I was gone and, of course, on Friday night as well. His preaching helped the souls who hear by any means--in person or via the net.
Great Vacation Bible School at Elliott, Saturday, July 31st with about 50 in attendance. Our own E J and Zane led the way in teaching the adult class and leading the songs. Great and enjoyable.
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6/4/10....The Gospel lectureship at Calvary Hill, Hwy. 6 East of Oxford on the hillside, gets underway with Steve Hent at 7:00 tonight; Tom Holley of Starkville also speaks as well as Cecil May, Jr. scheduled to begin at 8:00. He now lives and teaches in Montgomery ALA; hope s/ Winnie is with him as well. Lectures get underway on Saturday at 9:00 with Joel Ellis of LaGrange, GA and Cecil at 9:40; Robert R Taylor, Jr. at 10:40...he's of Ripley, TN and has written many books which we love 'Christ in the Home' is one; Gary Kerr of Bowling Green, KY closes the morning at 11:20; The afternoon gets underway with Will Anderson at 2:00pm and Joel Ellis at 2:40; Michael Bates at 3:40 and Tom closes at 4:20. Go and enjoy some if not all of the lectures.
I am enjoying conversations with Hugh O'Brien (Wyatt Earp); Johnny Western (Gene Autry's singer) and even Clint Walker (Cheyenne and Daniel Boone) and Robert Fuller (Wagon Train); will leave later this morning, but the memories are so good. Last night a panel called 'Mr Gibbs' the sidekick of Wyatt Earp for four years. He was a 'hoot' who really enjoyed telling us of his two show Cadillacs, one being a limited edition of the 1938 model. Many of the closes of the 'Gunfight at the O K Corral were shown last night. It seems no one definitively knows the story of that 20 seconds, 34 short event in October of 1881...... Have a great day....thanks for your service.
6/3/10....Enjoyed a fine crowd of over 100 at the summer series in Alamo, Tn last night; came to Olive Branch overnight to attend a couple of days of viewing the old westerns at the Memphis Film Festival. You can google to go to the Memphis Film Festival and see the various actors who will be here to see and interview....;
I heard our good, young preacher friend, Chad Ramsey, did really well in the summer series begun n Batesville last night. This is not unexpected. Worship defined and a great start. ....
don't forget that Friday night, 7 pm at Calvary Hill-Oxford Steve Hentz speaks in the gospel lectures and at 8:00 Cevil May , Jr will speak; he now lives in Alabama and teaches there. Robet R Taylor, Jr of Ripley, TN will speak on Satuday morning about 10:00 am and Michael Bates will take his place on Satuday afternoon about 3......
5.29.10...Special teaching services are planned for early June this year: Calvary Hill church in Oxford features Steve Hentz and Cecil May, Jr. on Friday evening,7:00, June 4 and lectures about every hour starting Saturday morning, June 5th, at 9:00 with preachers like Robert R Taylor, Jr. (of Ripley, ,TN).
Jackson's Grove gospel meeting with the young preacher at Forrest-Irene Church of Christ in south Memphis, Matthew Jones, begins Sunday, June 6 with night services at 7:00 through Wedneday, June 9. The Sunday services are at 10:00 and 11:00 with a luncheon together at Noon, but the night service is at 7:00. Enjoy......and grow in the Lord
5.27.10...In case some are desirous of a special series of studies re: Worship on Wednesday night at 7 pm at Batesville the Summer Series begins next week (June 2nd) with Chad Ramsey, of the Gloster St. church in Tupelo, visiting in Batesville. Different speakers each Wednesday night will explore the topic of worship this summer.
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Attendance at Durant on Monday night was very good; about 10 of the tornado victims of the Ebenezer community were in attendance which included a number of young people. They expressed deep gratitude for the variety of help which came from Batesville and Charleston in the aftermath of the storm a few weeks ago. Steven Ray of Yazoo City spoke on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Greg Ledbetter, our son-in-law, will close the meeting on Thursday at 7:30 pm.
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Don't forget the visit of Joel Harper and Margaret Ellen Fox this Sunday morning Re: Mexico Mission Trip. He'll speak at the class time 10:00 am and the sermon at 11:00 as well.
Potluck lunch will be followed by the early service (1:15 pm) this 5th Sunday at Charleston. If you wish some very good information about the Mexico work, here is the place to visit on May 30th.
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I've been asked by the VFW to emcee the events at 11:00 am downtown on Monday, the 31st. This is the seventh time for which I am blessed by the local veterans in leading this brief program. Pray for good weather, please, at least till Noon on Monday.....
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3.25.10....Grand beginning for the gospel meetings; we enjoyed 43 Sunday morning with 60 or so in the afternoon. The sermons were well received; clothing from Batesville was delivered along with the moneys sent as well. The meeting on tonight (Mon.) is at 7:30 re: Relationship of Salvation and the Church of our Lord. Thanks for your prayers
5/23/10....Headed to Durant to open the gospel meetings with three sermons on Sunday, 10, 11 and 2:30pm and one sermon on Monday night, 7:30 pm (I know the first bulletins said 7:00, but the actual time planned is 7:30 pm). Thanks for your prayers in our behalf; many of the folks from the tornado ridden Ebenezer community will be present for these sermons. So, thanks for your prayers for us.
5/19/10....Word came from the call of my wonderful Christian friend, Bob McComb of Pontotoc of the passing of one of the most wonderful Christian women that I've known, his wife, Marie McComb. Sister Marie had suffered mightily in the past few years of time and Bob was always at her side with caregiving of the 'top drawer' fashion. Sons, Harold and Eddie, are no doubt stunned at the passing of Mom. Only a few times in life do we meet someone who is a princess among us who encouraged and challenged us to greater heights and service. Such was her skillful voice and choice of words. Holding back many times to not say 'too much' to harm another; yet, taking a stand within herself and always asking gospel preachers their biblical advice to be sure of what the Scriptures say. I have lost a Christian princess to whom I said these words a few years ago. She wouldn't let me finish, but that humility was expected. Visitation at Okolona church of Christ, North Gatlin Street is Thursday about Noon (5/20) with memorial service at 2:00 pm and burial at the Okolona cemetery just north of town. Troy McNutt, Robert Kingsley and I will say a few remarks, none of which will do justice to the heart that ceased on Tuesday morning at 10:15 .
Please add our sister in Christ from Charleston to your prayers:
5/15/10....Just received word late this afternoon of the notice of sister Arlene's passing around Noon today; we prayed for her full recovery and although this news saddens us, we are thankful for her life and influence for good and since she couldn't get well from the past week's surgery and therapy, we rejoice in the hope which sustained her life always. I tried to call the home but no answer as of 6 pm today; I am sure Jerry and family are shocked as are we and they are in our prayers now for coping with her passing from our earthly scene. But, the real Arlene continues on in God's world.
Men's breakfast is in the morning (Sunday) at 8 a.m. in the annex area.....
5/15/10....Just received word this Saturday morning of the sudden turn for the worse of our sister Arlene Bradshaw in the Greenwood hospital; let's pray for her and Jerry and family; previously this week, she was in good spirits, smiles abundant, good skin color, sitting up on her bed and looking forward to a few more days of therapy and she'd be home with her new knee. Let's hope the problem now encountered was quickly found and addressed so she will have the complete recovery she began......//For any others who are saddened by loved ones illnesses, our prayers continue with them, too.
....My prayers are for Zane and E J as they serve Sunday morning at Charleston. The growth for speaking and teaching a class are ongoing; I spoke to each of them on last Wednesday night, "Do what you can in a prepared way, but, also, allow the Lord to work in the hearts of those you address; you don't have to try and do it by yourself."
5/14/10....Grateful for Bill's obeying the gospel on Thursday of this week. You've met him at services here and we all rejoice he's understood more about obeying the Lord and has started this wholesome journey with us here.
Hope the activities for camp on the square are successful in everyway. Thanks for all you who made it possible. Maybe the rains were not in the way of a great event and result.
Thanks for the ladies good work as well as the good technology for the graduates last Sunday night; what a celebration........
I can't help but mention the wonderful growth of several brethren as they have worked with us at Charleston: first, E J Bratcher and his teaching of a class---wonderful growth, enjoy his work everytime. Recently, he taught two adult class studies at the ole Ford's Well church out from Oakland on the book of Exodus. Brethen reported excellent studies along with the preaching of Zane Surrette who has worked hard in his songleading that he has become an excellent one plus he has worked up two sermons which are fine. IN FACT, HE WILL be preaching at Charleston on the 16th as rdr begins the meeting at Sardis that morning. Sherry Bratcher, Laura Criss, Vicky Barefoot, Linda Sanders and Donna Prine are wonderful organizers and arrangers of a variety of good-will projects. Their example is with the best of the finest Christian ladies I have known throughout the years who serve so well. Recently, the willingness of Brad Barefoot to speak a little! has come to light and he gave an evanglism report to the Ford's Well church just last Sunday as well as taught a class and led some singing. It's fun to see the growth of Christian brethen anytime. and there are others,too, I'll add them later. Please give these a pat on the back, soon. Thank you.....
Word has come from the Beardain family of the upgrading of the condition of Vickie Beardain, wife of Roger and daughter in law of Dan and Linnie Beardain of Winona. It appears that tests reveal that medications may help in a wonderful way. Please, continue to have the family in your prayers as they work through the treatments needed.
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I regret having failed to place this announcement of a wonderful friend's passing of our community: Ben Barrett Smith, 67, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Batesville. Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010, at the church, with burial at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Water Valley.
We were just notified of the passing of Mitchell Arnold's sister, Sue Sneed, in the Memphis area; memorial service will be on Thursday at the Barlett United Methodist Church building. Visitation will begin at 10 am and the funeral service will begin at 11 am. The Bartlett church is located at 5676 Stage Road, Barlett, TN. Once again, sadness has visited the Arnold family. It seems to me that within a year or so 3 or 4 of his family members have passed on. God bless the Arnold family. They are special friends. Their grand daughter, Lauren, will be one of the counselors at camp this summer for Session 4. She is a wonderful young lady. Mrs. Sneed was 82 and had lived in Azalea Gardens in Oxford for 3 years prior to moving to the V.A. Nursing Home in December, 2009, where she passed away on Monday evening (19th).
We knew the day would come, but we sorrow at the passing of Johnny Sanders anyway. His passing came amidst a whirlwind of effort to bring him back one more time, even flying him to Oxford, before he crossed over. "He has a new porch" this evening (4/19)". I don't know that I've ever known a man who enjoyed more the rocking chair on a front porch...meeting and greeting others as they drove past. Johnny was a working, Christian man as well. He knew how to help folks quickly and efficiently. He also kept growing to improve in every spiritual way with the Lord. He often asked for prayers as he grew. We'll miss him, but never pass a 'porch' but that we'll think of him. Memorial service is Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm with a visitation time to begin one hour earlier at 2 pm at Womble Funeral Home in Charleston.
Just heard last night was the fact that Velda Carter was in a major car accident last week which led to the loss of her car as it was so badly damaged. She is home recuperating.
Prayers: Gayle Lester McDonough, of Jonesboro, AR is
in serious health condition. She grew up in Clarksdale and is
a cousin of Sandra Foster. Her parents are Bill & Etta Lester
of Jonesboro.
Remember Geneva Baird while in Poland.
Matthew Powell, grandson of Scott & Myrtle Lauderdale,
is waiting for results of the biopsy he had this week.
Our deepest sympathy to two families ~ the Bobo family in
the passing of William E. Robertson, uncle of Curtis. Funeral
Service is today. ~ the Rinehart family in the passing
of Hank’s uncle, Joel Rinehart, who was in his 50’s.
Fun Friday - April 23 at noon in the annex.
On Saturday, April 24th, there is a Cleveland Ladies’ Day;
8:30-12:00 w/lunch provided. Cathy Powell from Jackson,
TN will be the speaker.
Goodman Oaks invites you to Ladies Day Breakfast &
Tea on Saturday, April 24th, 10:00-1:30 pm ~ Come & Go
Tea 1:30-2:30 pm. Guest Speaker is Brenda Curtis.
A sign-up sheet is in the foyer for those wishing to help with
hosting youth devotionals or to provide snacks.
United in Christ NW MS Gospel Meeting at the Batesville Civic
Center is May 3-5 at 7:00 M-W, the bus will be taken each evening
for our elderly or anyone else who would like to ride. Let’s
invite all we can to attend with us.
Nursery: (4/25) Kathy Mills & Donna Walls (5/2) Teri Bridges & Beth
Wray (5/9) Tammy Standard/Susan Berryhill
Join with us at Calvary Hill church (Hwy. 6 East of Oxford) for
Part 3 of 3 ‘Better Outlining for Sermons and Bible Classes’
Tuesday, 6 pm w/rdr
A Bible Reading Schedule is lying beside the podium. It is a
schedule to read the Bible for about 30 minutes a day and
will help you read the entire Bible in about 6 months.
Dear Fellow Christians,
Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, visits, and your thoughts
during my illness. We are great believers that the prayers of righteous
people have great power in their working. Thank you all so much for
your kind concern. Sincerely Mike Clark
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You are invited to the Six State Gospel Singing at Southwind in Memphis on Friday night, April 16th, 7:00-10:00 pm.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast and Workday is Saturday,
April 17th, 8am in annex. There is a list in foyer of things we will do and tools needed, if you will check before you come on Saturday.
Monday, April 19th, at 2 pm in annex will be a Diabetic Support Group Meeting.
Ladies are invited to ‘Tea for Two’ (A Ladies Day) at Goodman Oaks on Saturday, April 24th. Time: 10-1:30 and Tea from 1:30-2:30 Guest Speaker is Brenda Curtis. They need to know by April 16th how many will attend.
Robert will teach lesson 2 of 'Outlining for Sermons and Bible Classes' at Calvary Hill church in Oxford, Hwy. 6 East, on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:00 pm.
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We just finished a fine meeting at Charleston last night averaging 36 at each service with a low of 29 one day and high of 43. Garvis Semore now of Freed-Hardeman
as well as Bruce Pate, former preacher at Central Academy back in the '70s, now at the Antioch church in Nashville, TN and Larry Harper of Alamo, TN were guest preachers.
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Mike Clark of Batesville has improved and was to come home today (Friday) as his temp has been kept down. Just received a call from Sandra Foster. Mike was getting ready to come home and was told that he has ecoli so he will have to remain in the hospital; God bless.
Charleston Gospel Meeting with Garvis Semore begins Sunday at 10, 11 and 1 with a lunch on the grounds at Noon. No night service. On Monday, March 29, and Tuesday, March 30, Bruce Pate of Nashville, TN (former minister at Central Academy church and Hollandale) will preach at 4 and 7 pm;
On Wednesday, March 31, Larry Harper of Alamo, TN who preaches at the Cairo church there will preach at 4 & 7 pm.
Invite others to attend the worship services with you. Johnny Pace will be leading the singing on Sunday and at 7 each night.
Robert Rawson will be teaching 'How To Outline for Sermons and Bible Classes' at the Calvary Hill church, Hwy. 6 East in Oxford on Tuesday evenings, April 6 at 6 pm; April 13 at 6:30 pm and April 20 at 6 p.m. Students will have guided outline preparation techniques taught and illustrated. Later the information will be on the calvaryhillchurchofchrist dot org website under the heading 'Outline Techniques'.
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Mike Clark of the Batesville congregation was admitted to the Tri-Lakes Hospital in Batesville Friday for observation and later moved to Oxford for a possible surgery. Please add him and Ellen as well as relatives of the Reed families
1. Mother of Danny Tutor, Nellie Mavis Tims Tutor, 80 years old, passed away at her home in Courtland, MS on Monday morning, February 15, 2010. Wells Funeral Home - http://www.wellsfuneralhome.net/index.cfm Our sympathy is extended to Danny, Judy and the Family.
2. Our sympathy is extended to Tommy & Sandra Foster and Family in the death of Tommy's mother, Mrs. Eula Mae Foster, on Tuesday evening - Feb 16th. Visitation will be tonight (17th) at Newson Funeral Home in Charleston. Funeral Services at Newsom will be at 2 pm on Thursday. Burial at Sumner, MS.
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Feb. 12....Yes, early at the update today! Was loaded for trip back to MS by 5:30 am today; but, till the discussions which begin at 8 am this morning, I will be on campus. Ordered 35 CDs of the speakers, including our own Molly Lipe's lecture to ladies in the Bible School Workshop (2nd Annual) back on Monday, during the week; will pickup before leaving at noon. I've heard of 7 or 8 inches of snow down in the Jackson, MS area and some smaller amounts 1-2 inches coming into north MS this morning;hope it clears off the road before I sky on it!....The emphasis on biblical preaching last night in the lecture was duly needed (I Cor. 14) however, the idea of more 50 minute sermons brought many discussions, especially from some younger preacher students. I discussed with several of them before leaving the auditorium. The passage is not dealing with the amount of time; rather the quality of the preaching. They were concerned about jumping to 45-50 minutes from their usual 15-20 format. If the biblical emphasis is quality of content, understandability, then, the length of sermon doesn't matter as much. ....Back to yesterday and something which struck me on the trip out Hwy. 100 east of Henderson---it's all built up now. Where only a few years ago, there were a few stores; now, houses are everywhere and timber has given way to well-kept pasteur lands. What a surprise!......Well, headed to Loyd Aud for Phil Sanders lesson......hope you have enjoyed the updates from FHU this year........s/rdr
Feb. 11....You know something is going on due to the delay (till 7 pm) of an update today; I took occasion to travel to Clarksville, TN for the memorial service of Greg's grandfather, Robert Francis Ledbetter, 98. A tribute was given to a man who has left a legacy for his family and all friends. His favorite song, "Work for the Night Is Coming" is a hint as to his influence in the city of Austin -Peay University and the hometown of Wilma Rudolph, Olympic champion. The church building was comfortably filled. I've returned for the night lecture (to which I'll move once this update is written) in Loyd Auditorium on the southside of the campus. I noted the various displays in the Bader Gym have largely been picked up; only a couple of book dealers wares remain and the CD recording station, of course. The weather predictors up this way are warning of an overnight snowstorm for south Mississippi reaching up possibly to the Charleston and Batesville region for a couple of inches (hope it is gone by the time I leave Henderson for home about Noon on Friday, Lord willing).....
Feb. 10....Greg Ledbetter's grandfather of Clarksville, TN passed away at age of 98; visitation from 4-7 pm tonight and memorial is Thursday, 1 pm, at Forrest Street United Methodist Church in Clarksville. // Am enjoying the lectures; Winford Claiborne spoke this morning at the 7:30 timeslot regarding many changes which are happening in the thinking of brethren as well as others with regard to 'whether we can know anything'. Of course, Jesus said we could come to know and do (Matthew 7:21). This is not recognized by many in today's religious world. The crowd here has really increased; yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) so many cars were here, I had to park across from the baseball field on the southside of the campus. Took some pictures of the crowd for chapel for you to see. God bless; thanks for keeping up with the lectureship via this site this week........
Feb. 9.....The snow was followed by sleet which had more watery content than ice; then snow fell again overnight. My walking across campus (about 500 yards each trip)was atop 1/2 inch of slush last evening. The 3,000 or so are here enjoying the fine lectures: Overview of First Corinthians was well presented by David Powell yesterday mroning and later in the early afternoon a missionary, brother Flynn, presented an outstanding appeal to all to be renewed in our talking, teaching and serving others. Open Forum led by Ralph Gilmore dealt a lot with First Corinthians and a discussion of 'patterns' of conduct. Several young men and older men spoke from the floor, too.
......hope to update more during the afternoon today....couldn't get out by internet for awhile yesterday afternoon....maybe the result of the rains.....
Arrived at Henderson, TN for the Bible Lectureship about 8:30 pm Sunday night; met Dale and Bryan (of Oregon) right off the bat next door to our staying quarters in Paul Grey Hall. Staying with Lonnie Woodruff of Benton , Ky, but Oregon is still a stretch for even him!
Feb. 8.....Snow is coming down in Henderson; schools in the area are dismissed today and the prediction is 3-4 inches of the white stuff; came down like big feathers about 7 a.m.; if the Tennessee DOT has its way, the main roads will be cleared quickly, but the lingering effect of 32 degrees predicted for tomorrow means most of the snow on the roadsides will remain......I'm heading to the morning lectures, south at Loyd Auditorium.
.....more to come this week; hope you enjoy updates......
rdr
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Prayer for:
Continue to remember Janie Cole’s sister, Judy Williams, in Oxford Baptist room # 529.
Elsie Kendall is having some swelling in both legs. Keep her in prayer.
Nellie Tutor is in room # 352 in Grenada in the PCU Unit.
Sympathy List:
Our sympathy to Gee & Haley Lamm in the passing of their great-grandmother, Ms. Hamblin (Ann’s grandmother). Funeral Service was today.
Our sympathy to Mitchell & Mary Alice Arnold and family in the passing of his sister-in-law, Janice Arnold of Cordova. Memorial Service will be at 10 am tomorrow at the Covenant United Methodist Church.
FHU Lectureship starts this Sunday February 7th and goes through Friday, February12th.
VBS will have a brief meeting after Potluck on Feb 14th. The meeting scheduled for Feb. 7th was postponed to Feb. 14th.
Malcolm & Kwihwa Parsley will visit us on Wednesday, February 10th. Anyone interested in eating a meal with them, meet at Burns Bar-B-Q at 5:00 pm. If you are interested in catfish then call our office by noon this Friday so we can get a count to Sidney Burns for the order.
(MB ask to announce each week) - on Saturday, February 27th - we will have our Teacher’s Workshop.
There are a few letters posted in foyer that are from students or others going on mission trips. They would like your prayers and financial help also.
FHU Lectureship ~ February 7-12th
A Tasting Tour of Central Europe ~ 2/20… 2:00-5:00
Teacher’s Workshop ~ Saturday, 2/27 …. 8 - noon
Courtland Gospel Meeting ~ March 7-9 …….7 PM
Lads to Leaders ~ April 2 - April 4
Northwest Mississippi Gospel Meeting ~ May 3-5, 2010 at the Batesville
Civic Center……...7 PM nightly.
Batesville Gospel Meeting ~ July 25 - July 30 w/Barry Grider
Prayers: Judy Williams, sister of Janie Cole, has pneumonia,
Oxford Baptist room 529. Nellie Tutor is in room 352 in
Grenada Hospital. Continue to remember Helen Jones who is
gaining her strength back slowly. Ann McKeel Durham,
niece of Kim McCuan in 3rd grade, was diagnosed with cancer.
Mary Luxton fell and broke a rib. She is in rehab to
strengthen her legs. Carolyn said she enjoys receiving cards.
(Mary Luxton %Carolyn Hazelip, 407 Rolling Mill Rd, Old
Hickory, TN 37138).
Our deepest sympathy to Danny Jones and his sister,
Etta Mae Horton, and their families in the passing
away of Woody Horton. Funeral Service was Wednesday
morning in West Memphis, AR. (Etta Mae Horton, 135 Shiloh,
Marion, AR 72364).
We welcome Louis Rushmore with World Evangelism.
He will speak at our evening worship tonight.
February 7th after evening service we will have a VBS
meeting in the auditorium to set a date.
Congratulations to Katie on the birth of son, Robert
Chad, born on Tuesday morning. He weighed 6 lbs 9 oz.
Proud grandparents are Lee and Sarah Troutt.
Save the date Ladies: February 20th, 2-5 pm; Molly &
Annabelle invite you to “A Tasting Tour of Central
Europe.” (Information is posted on bulletin board in foyer)
Save the date: Teacher's Workshop - February 27th
For those ladies who signed to be in a SIP group for the
new year: Please meet in the annex tonight after service
for a short meeting to find out which group you’re in.
If you did not sign and wish to participate, please come
to the meeting.
February Calendars are in the foyer.
Nursery: (2/7) Lisa Farrish/Susan Reed (2/14) Martha
Donaldson /Leigh Pace (2/21) Beth Rawson/Dianne Roberts
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1/22/10.....
Prayer: Nellie Tutor-(Danny’s mother was moved to room #297 after being in CCU in Grenada. Her surgery was last Monday). Billy Briscoe-(Amy Lipe’s father was moved out of ICU & hopes to be home in a few days - 127 Trianon, Batesville, MS 38606); Woody Horton-(at home, 135 Shiloh, Marion, AR 72364)
You’re invited….to the 22nd Annual Goodman Oaks Singing today 3:00-5:00 pm. Area song leaders are encouraged to attend and lead songs. Refreshments will be provided.
We invite ladies of all ages to come to our Foote Street’s Annual Young Ladies Day on Saturday, January 30th. (Time 10:00-2:00 pm)
Coffeeville’s 5th Saturday Night Singing on 1/30.
Install Elders and Deacons ~ Sunday morning, January 31st.
Louis Rushmore (World Evangelism) will speak on Sunday evening, January 31st.
Change in Directory - Vera Ashmore moved to 205 Park Street, Batesville, MS 38606
Haiti Relief Fund address is posted in foyer. Estes Church of Christ P. O. Box 191 in Henderson, TN 38340. They are getting a team together to leave for Haiti.
Nursery: (1/31) Tammy Standard/Beth Wray (2/7) Lisa Farrish/Susan Reed (2/14) Martha Donaldson /Leigh Pace
Save these dates: Teacher's Workshop - February 27th, and Northwest Mississippi Gospel Meeting at Civic Center on May 3-5, 2010. Speakers are Dan Winkler, Greg Dismuke, and Gary McDade.
Personal Evangelism Class - will begin today at 5 p.m. in the big corner room upstairs. Bring your Bible as we look at a new guide for teaching others the gospel of Christ. See Michael for more details.
Upcoming Events …..
Goodman Oaks Singing ~ today 3:00-5:00
Young Ladies’ Day ~ January 30, Corinth
Louis Rushmore ~ speaker January 31 PM
Coffeeville’s 5th Saturday Night Singing ~ January 30
FHU Lectureship ~ February 7-12th
Teacher’s Workshop ~ Saturday, February 27th
Lads to Leaders ~ April 2nd - April 4th
Northwest Mississippi Gospel Meeting ~ May 3-5, 2010 at the Batesville Civic Center…. 7 PM nightly.
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Goodman Oaks Singing - January 24th~ 3:00-5:00 pm
Young Ladies’ Day - Foote St. Church of Christ - January 30
Coffeeville’s 5th Saturday Night Singing - January 30
FHU Lectureship - February 7-12th
Teacher’s Workshop - Saturday, February 27th
Lads to Leaders - April 2 - April 4th
Batesville Gospel Meeting - July 25 - July 30 with Barry
Grider
Crockett Gospel Meeting (Tate County, Hwy. 4 West of Senatobia) -July 25-29 w/ Robert Rawson
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Prayer: Nellie Tutor, Danny’s mother, is in Grenada CCU on Thursday.
Billy Briscoe, Amy Lipe’s father, had surgery Tuesday in Memphis.
Sympathy: our sympathy to the Smith family in the passing of Jerry’s dad, Allen Smith. (Jerry & Vikki Smith are former members).
Our sympathy also to the Baird family in the passing of Geneva’s aunt, Deloris Cooper Potts, of New Albany.
Our condolence to the Holden and Wooten family in the passing of Derward Holden of CA. His Funeral Service was just held at Nesbit Church of Christ, Saturday. Burial at Thyatira church cemetery.
Fun Friday will be on January 22nd at noon.
Louis Rushmore with World Evangelism will be here on Sunday, January 31st, for our night service.
Posted in foyer - letters from those that need medical or mission help needed.
Thank you notes are posted in foyer.
Nursery: (1/24) Glenda Bailey/Sandra Foster (1/31) Tammy Standard/Beth Wray
Save the date: Teacher's Workshop - February 27th.
To the church family,
We really appreciate all the calls, cards, and concerns we received after the car accident. It seems to help us heal even faster. Thank you all so very much.
In Christian Love, Brandi & Penny Strickland
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Louis Snider, 94 years old, of Pope, MS, passed away at his home Sunday morning, January 3, 2010.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with interment in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Pope, MS. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Wells Funeral Home.
MS BETTY Jean MARTIN....faithful member of the Courtland church of Christ and widow of the Lee Martin of Martin's Barber Shop has passed away over the past weekend.
Memorial Services will be 2pm Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Dickens Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be at 1pm prior to the start of the memorial service at Dickens Funeral Home Chapel. All memorials are to be sent to Panola County Cancer Relief or American Diabetes Fund.
Prayer: Brandi & Penny Strickland had a car accident
last week-end. Brandi had surgery in Oxford due to
broken bones in her right arm, both are improving.
Angela
Dunlap Kendall (Elsie Kendall’s daughter-in-law)
broke both arms. Elsie requested our prayers. They
have 4 children. Mike McCain (Glenda’s brother) has
been in Oxford Hospital over the holidays.
Charles
Traywick (brother of Julia & Melvin) had surgery in Oxford
on Wednesday.
Youth Devotional-(7th grade & up) tonight after worship
service.
SLCC Hall of Fame Dinner will be January 9th at 5:00
pm in Senatobia, to honor Danny Jones and Robert
Rawson and families. Let the Bairds know if you want
to go on the bus. (Let’s get a bus load)
Everyone is invited to Potluck in the annex after evening
service on January 10th. HH# 1’s month to set-up
& clean-up. We invite all visitors to be our honored
guest. Menu is soup & sandwiches.
Celebrating 40th year of *TSFBS* - Saturday, 1/16, 6:00-
8:00 pm in the Batesville church auditorium.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast - January 17th at 8:00
Goodman Oaks Singing is January 24th 3:00-5:00 pm.
Foote Street Ladies’ Day is January 30th
Teacher’s Workshop: Save the date - February 27th.
Louis Rushmore (Winona) with World Evangelism will
be here on Sunday, January 31st, for our night service.
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11.20.09....Thanks for all your prayers for us in the Question Seminars Re: Church Growth which we conducted at the Nile church and Durant church this past week. All together 150 attended with only 7 able to attend each of the session services. Hopefully, much good was done in discussing methods and efforts as well as the faith as we go forth to teach others. We're planning now to return to Durant in 14 months for another round "Home and Family--A Route to Church Growth" (March 2011, Lord willing).
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A new study book to use on Wednesday evenings at 4 pm will be Leroy Brownlow's 'Making the Most of Life from A to Z'
Enjoy the studies with us.
11.18.09
Sister Sarah Grimsley Rivers of Ruleville church of Christ, 87 years of age, passed away on Monday (16th). Visitation is Wednesday morning till service time at Ray Nowell Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ms. The family will gather at the church of Christ building on Ronaldman Drive at 11 am and the memorial will be done at the funeral home at 2 pm. Burial will be in the Lehrton Cemetery, west of Ruleville on Hwy. 8. Such a faithful sister, always helpful to others and working diligently for the Lord's cause. Ms Jane and I enjoyed her friendship at Ruleville when we were first wed and working there. We have been blessed all ministry due to work with such Christian friends as Sister Sarah. Daughter, Brenda Howe, and family live in the Memphis area.
11/4/09.....
My apology for delaying the update of this site page;
many things have happened over the past three months.
The newest website for the Batesville church is now available with the whole bulletin for one thing. Hope you enjoy and also enjoy the sermons and radio sermons by audio as you get them on your computer...
I'll update at this site, but not as extensively...
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Mark Ray will be our guest speaker at the Wed.Nite Series on Wednesday, "Work of the Holy Ghost" 7 pm ....Mark is the preacher at Siwell Road church in Jackson.
A special Bible Lectureship is to be held at Courtland on October 4-8; Robert will speak on Wednesday night, Oct. 7 at 7 pm.
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Wayne Mitchell is guest speaker on 8/19 on "Work of Holy Ghost" part 1. He is from Belmont, Ms and preaches at the Mt. Gilead church of Christ in Itawaba County.
Continue to remember Dot Watson who is waiting test results at St. Francis. Much better Saturday morning: Speech, Walking about, May come home in the afternoon.
Sister Fay Russell has been in the Oxford hospital last week; hopes to be back at home around Sardis Lake by weekend.
A Devo is tonight in annex for Jr. High & High School students.
Pine Vale’s Pantry List is posted in foyer, if you would like to help with this.
John Pigg will be speaking at the Gospel Meeting in Houston, MS “South Jackson Street Church of Christ” on August 16th-19th. Week-nights at 7:00 pm
‘SIP’ Salad Supper will be Thursday, August 20th, at 5:30 pm. All ladies are invited to Julia Baronowski’s home. Molly will be the guest speaker that night.
Senior Adult Rally will be at Booneville Church of Christ on August 22nd. Registration begins at 9:30 am/ Lunch will be provided. Speaker is Lance Foster.
Registration forms are posted in foyer for the up-coming Ladies Retreat at SLCC on September 25-26th.
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Tom Holland in Gospel Meeting at Batesville this week, 2nd -5th, 7 p.m. each evening.
Fishers of Men Evangelism Workshop is on August 14th-16th hosted by the Cordova Church of Christ.
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We are sad at the loss of sister Montez Coleman of the Ruleville area: She was approaching 92:
Montez Lela Coleman
born: September 13, 1917 in Doddsville to
Claude David and Carrie Elizabeth Pistole
passed: July 24, 2009 at 3 a.m.
married to Leon Coleman to which union 7 children
were born:
Lettie Britt (deceased)
Sylvia Elizabeth Lee
Edna McDaniel
Trent Coleman (deceased)
Myrtle Boyer
Laura Webb
Deborah Williams
She enjoyed: 22 grandchildren
41 great grandchildren
28 great,great grandchildren
Sister(s):__________________
Brother(s):___________________
First Female Mayor of Doddsville
Tremendous thirst for understanding
lover of every member of the family
servant of every need she could supply
at Batesville:
*Fun Friday is Friday the 24th in the annex at noon.
*SLCC Back to School Session is 25th-28th.
*If you have access to a computer you will want to check out the new web-site
Batesvillechurchofchrist.com Remember it is a work in progress.
*Gospel Meeting with Nathan Wright began Sunday and goes through Friday the 24th. Week nights at 7 pm
Bro. John Lee Williams did pass away last weekend; his memorial service was held at Marietta Church of Christ to an overflow crowd. He and sister Williams were married some 65 years. Her passing last year was a major blow from which he is now recovered.
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Prayers for: Doyle Ridgeway is in Tri-Lakes-room 105, plans to go back to Golden Living soon. John Williams (Janie Cole’s father) is in the hospital in Tupelo. Kim McCuan will have surgery on June 25th. R. G. Brock (Leigh’s grandfather), came home from hospital on Monday and continues to recover; Annie Mills (mother of Jarrell) is in Baptist Desoto on Wednesday and hopes to be back at Sardis Nursing Home in a few days.
Fun Friday - June 26th at noon in annex
Ladies Bible Class - Geneva Baird has ‘Power For Today’ for next quarter.
New Directory: Add this number in your new directory for Patsy Loden # 731-256-1061 and delete the other one, her new e-mail: sassie9419@gmail.com.
Thanks to all who had a part of the success of our VBS.
Summer Series - this Wednesday, 6/24, our speaker in adult class will be Terry Smith on “Why do we worship.”
Session 4 SLCC begins Sunday-June 28th. If you would like to donate for fireworks which will be on Friday, 7/3, give donations to Danny Jones - everyone is invited.
Gospel Meeting Aug. 2nd-5th w/ Tom Holland
Nursery (in worship) 6/28-Glenda Bailey & Sandra Foster; 7/5-Tammy Standard and Beth Wray
Book “Becoming Myself; Becoming His” - Living the life God designed for you is available this summer if ladies are interested, several flyers are posted in the foyer about the author with her e-mail.
Latest report from missionaries - each month we get the latest news reports from our missionaries listed in bulletin and I make copies and put them in the foyer. If you need more copies please let the office know.
Billy Plemmons was baptized in Christ recently. He is a friend of Jessica Baronowski. We are proud of his decision.
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Nellie Tutor is back at Golden Living. Kenneth Donaldson recovering at home after back surgery. John Williams (Janie Cole’s father) fell last Sunday. He is in the hospital in Tupelo. Evelyn Page is home after a fall. R. G. Brock (Leigh Pace’s grandfather) in ICU at St. Dominic’s after surgery. Kayla Hubbard (daughter of Heather) is visiting in Florida and having an EKG test on Tuesday there. We are glad to hear Ashley Bobo received a good report from her MRI on Thursday.
Jon Davis left Wednesday for advanced training in Fort Sill, OK. Keep him in prayer.
Joel Harper of Alamo (son of Larry & Cindy) leaves June 27th for Ukraine. Pray for his safety and that much good will be accomplished.
All VBS helpers a brief meeting after morning worship on north side of auditorium.
Lads to Leaders-kick-off Potluck is tonight after worship.
VBS will begin in the morning. All personal items need to be removed from the auditorium and annex.
Ladies Bible Class - Geneva Baird has ‘Power For Today’ for next quarter.
We will have a spaghetti supper on Wednesday, June 17th, at 5:30 pm before the VBS Program at 7:00. A food sign-up list is posted in foyer. Everyone is invited.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is Sunday, June 21st at 8:00.
Gospel Meeting Aug. 2nd-5th w/ Tom Holland
Nursery (in worship) 6/21– Kathy Mills & Donna Walls
6/28-Glenda Bailey & Sandra Foster
Brazil Church of Christ Homecoming & Gospel Meeting on June 14 -17th, w/Hal Johnson speaking Sunday 11:00 & 1:00 and M-W 7:30 pm. (Bus will leave each evening at 6:15
Bobby Rawson of Alamo, TN, comes to lead the auditorium class in the Summer Series tonight, 7 pm, Wednesday,June 10.
Youth Rally at Charleston, Saturday, June 13, Serge Shoemaker, guest speaker; Please sign up for trip by June 10th. Grilled lunch provided.
Brazil Homecoming & Gospel Meeting begins June 14th-17th with Hal Johnson. Week nights at 7:30 pm, bus will leave at 6:15 each week night.
*VBS is on June 15th - 17th. (9:30 - noon) On Wednesday evening-June 17th- we will have a fellowship meal in annex before the VBS presentation. A sign-up list will be put up soon for food to be brought.
*Our Gospel Meeting is on August 2nd-5th with Tom Holland.
Bill Arnold (brother of Mitchell) had surgery on Thursday to remove his stomach and spleen.
Brad Reed had out-patient surgery on Thursday in Oxford.
Nellie Tutor was in Baptist DeSoto on Friday but the family was hoping to move her to Batesville to C-Wing at Golden Living for rehab.
Kenneth Donaldson had surgery on his back on Friday.
R. G Brock , grandfather of Leigh Pace, had surgery on Thursday and will have another surgery on Monday at St. Dominic’s.
Please correct in your bulletin under News & Notes: Cassie Corley will marry Brad Dougherty & not Mike. You are invited this Saturday to the wedding at 4 o’clock on May 30th at the Batesville Church of Christ .
Gene Gibson with the Student Center at Moorhead will be our guest speaker tonight.
Teen devotional is tonight at the Troutt’s
Gospel Meeting at Calvary Hill Church of Christ east of Oxford will be June 1st-4th with different speakers each night.
Youth Rally at the Charleston Church of Christ on June 13th 10 - 2pm.
Volunteers are needed to sign transportation list in foyer.
VBS NEW DATE: June 15th-17th - 9:30 am-noon
VBS Pre-Registration cards are on the foyer bulletin board. Please fill out before the week of VBS if you will.
GOSPEL MEETING: Aug. 2nd-5th w/ Tom Holland
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Prayers: Debbie Holmes- 5/15 in Tri-Lakes- #128. (her address: 108 Rollins, Batesville); Billie Morgan had back surgery in Tupelo 4/30 (her address: 15003 Eureka Rd, Courtland, MS 38620). Jessica Baronowski Draper had surgery (gall bladder) on Wednesday & is home recovering.
Sympathy: Our condolence - to Velma Goad and family in the passing of her brother, Calvin ‘Buddy’ Dahl, of Charleston. Funeral was Friday at Paducah Wells Church; to Debbie Holmes & family in the passing of her sister-in-law, Barbara Holmes, of Columbia, MS.
Wedding: Kristine Kress and Zachary Walker will be married on Saturday, the twenty-third of May, at four o’clock in the afternoon at Southwind Church of Christ in Memphis. Reception immediately to follow.
Ladies are needed to supervise the Children’s Summer Series on Wednesday nights. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Two are needed for each date.
Fun Friday - May 22nd in annex at noon.
If anyone has pictures taken since Lads to Leaders to present, please give copies or CD to Betty Traywick, Sarah Troutt or Susan Jefcoat for Scrapbook Committee - 2010.
Gospel Meeting will be at Calvary Hill Church of Christ, Oxford, Hwy. 6 East, features different speakers June 1-4, at 7 pm and 7:45 pm each night. Tommy Mahan, Monday; Dan Beardain, Tuesday; Steve Hentz, Wednesday; and Robert Rawson, Thursday.
Poland Mission Letters in foyer - Children’s Bible Program in Poland this summer by Annabelle. She is requesting prayers and raising funds for this.
Transportation sign-up list is posted in foyer. Please sign on the dates you can help this need.
VBS: June 15th-17th - 9:30 am-noon
GOSPEL MEETING: Aug. 2nd-5th w/ Tom Holland
NURSERY: (during worship): 5/24-Susan Jefcoat & Cynthia Cosby
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Prayers for- Shirley Fortune, Helen Jones, Betty Thompson, Helen Faulkner, Conor Ferguson (teen in vehicle accident), R. G. & Barbara Brock (grandparents of Leigh Pace), Dale Crowell (Mary Parker’s nephew)
Billie & Mack McCurdy had storm damage to their home on Eureka Road this past week. Keep them in prayer.
Congratulations to Brandon White – who was selected 1 of 5 Directors of next year’s ‘Makin’ Music’ at FHU.
We will not have regular potluck this month.
Deepest Sympathy:
-to Betty Thompson & Connie Darby & family in the passing of Jr. White last week.
-to the Cosby family in the passing of Bob Cosby.
-to Bobby Buckley and family in the passing of his mother, Sally Lou Williams Buckley Welch (age 86) of Ruleville.
Transportation sign-up list is posted in the foyer. Please sign on the dates that you can help with this need.
Ladies’ Day at Looxahoma May 16th ~ 9:00 - 11:30 Dress casual–lunch will be a picnic (in the park next door).
Men’s Prayer Breakfast - meet on Sunday, May 17th, at 8:00 in the annex.
VBS NEW DATE: June 15th-17th - 9:30 am-noon
GOSPEL MEETING: Aug. 2nd-5th w/ Tom Holland
Nursery (during worship): 5/17-Ann Lamm & Sarah Troutt; 5/24- Susan Jefcoat & Cynthia Cosby; 5/31-Peggy Walker & Priscilla Smith
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Remember in prayer: Jimmy Dickerson’s sister, Liz Easley, is in the hospital in Little Rock. Helen Jones is in Baptist East. Betty Thompson who has been home sick.
Lads to Leaders: presentation and special time of recognition for all participants is tonight.
Youth Devotional is tonight after worship at the Bratchers. Transportation will be provided.
Springfest meeting is tonight in annex after Worship.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is on Sunday May 17th.
Sardis Gospel Meeting on May 3-6 ~ different speakers Sunday -Wednesday at 7:30.
Gospel Meeting at Nesbit on May 3-6~Chris Butler speaking Monday-Wednesday at 7:00.
Ladies’ Day at Looxahoma on May 16th ~ 9:00 - 11:30. Lunch will be provided in the park.
Greenwood Gospel Meeting begins today with Michael Bates speaking Monday through Wednesday evenings at 7:00.
Louis Rushmore (with World Evangelism) will be here tonight to speak during our worship service at 6:00 pm.
LADIES SEMINAR at Southwind in Grenada will be Saturday, May 2nd.
All who want to help with ‘Springfest’ please meet tonight in the annex after evening service.
Ladies’ Seminar at Southside in Grenada is on May 2nd.
If you would like to help purchase items for High School Senior Day next Sunday please give your money to Julia.
Sardis Gospel Meeting on May 3rd-6th with various speakers. Speakers are posted in foyer.
The Mission Committee has developed a mission statement w/short & long term plans & goals. Copies are in the foyer and up front by podium.
Blake Goodwin’s new address in Georgia is in foyer.
A volunteer is needed to host the Sunday Night Devotional on 4/19.
A public meeting for thoughts and concerns regarding the buildings and grounds at 7:00 PM in the annex on Thursday, April 16th. Everyone concerned with the future of our facilities, please come and help with your input.
The Education Committee will have their open forum meeting on Sunday, April 19th, after our evening service. Your presence as well as your ideas about up-coming classes would be greatly appreciated.
If you can give a ride to others one time or more during April to & from Worship Service there is a sign-up list in foyer.
There are flyers posted in foyer about Singing for this week-end at churches in Memphis and Booneville.
VBS planning meeting is this Sunday at 5pm in annex
There will be a Teen Girl’s Retreat on Saturday, April 25th, in Clinton, MS from 10-6 pm with the Siwell Church of Christ. Susan Jefcoat will need a count tonight to call Scott at Siwell so he can order t-shirts.
“GODFEST”: There will be an area wide youth day this Saturday at SLCC from noon until 7:00. There will be games and a devo and food will is being provided.
We will honor our graduating High School Seniors on Sunday, May 3rd, during morning worship services followed by lunch for seniors, their families, and the whole congregation. Money is needed to purchase the meat, sides and presents, please give to Julia or Bubba as soon as possible.
If you have pictures from the Lads to Leaders convention please email them to Tim for the upcoming L2L presentation.
Shirley Fortune will have knee surgery tomorrow at Baptist DeSoto.
Our sympathy to Russell & Louise Collins of Enid in the passing of their daughter, Patricia Collins Sandifer, age 64.
The Education Committee will have their open forum meeting on Sunday, April 19th, after our evening service. Your presence as well as your ideas about up-coming classes especially for Kindergarten through Sr. High would be greatly appreciated.
There is a Sign-Up sheet in the foyer for those who can transport people in need of a ride to worship services. We need someone to sign up for April 12th & each time for month of April.
Central Academy’s Gospel Meeting & Homecoming will begin Sunday April 12th
Lads to Leaders is this week end, adults & youth will be leaving in the next day or two. Please keep them in prayer.
Ashland will have their Area wide Singing from 6-8 pm on Saturday, April 11th.
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Prayers for: Aileen Durham (142 Rowsey Rd, Water Valley, MS 38965) had a biopsy on Monday and took 1 treatment & will need more; Beth Rawson is improving.
A fund has been set up for Blake Goodwin at Bancorpsouth in Batesville. He is in The Med ICU & may be moved to Atlanta next week for more procedures.
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Today: Teen puppet team will meet at 4:30 pm.
Today is the last day for Directory pages to be posted in the foyer.
Tonight: Lads to Leaders meeting will be held in conjunction with the youth committee’s “open forum & finger food meal” following evening service.
Monday Ladies Bible Class: Geneva will have the Power for Today books ($2 each) in class for those who ordered it.
April 4: Ladies Day - in Pontotoc (Hwy 15) registration at 9:00 am; speaker is Marsha Jones, have lunch with us.
April 4: Elliott Workshop w/Robert Rawson
April 6/7: Charleston Church of Christ invites you to attend a spiritual study of the book of Revelation at 3:00 or 7:00 pm with speaker Lonnie Woodruff of KY.
April 9-12: Lads to Leaders
April 12-15: Central Academy Homecoming & Gospel Meeting 7 pm with Riley Nelson speaking.
April 18: MBC Annual Benefit Dinner in Kosciusko
April- we will not have potluck this month.
Nursery workers: 4/05 - Martha Donaldson & Leigh Pace; 4/12 - Beth Rawson & Dianne Roberts; 4/19 - Geneva Baird & Glenda Jefcoat
Gospel Meeting
Calvary Hill Church of Christ
in Oxford on March 23rd - 26th
7 pm with Robert Rawson
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Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Sunday, March 29th
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Our deepest sympathy is extended
-To Emma Hadorn & Grace Whitley & family in the loss of their brother, Fred Hadorn.
-To J. T. Parker & family in the loss of his cousin, Joann Reid
-To The family & friends of Billy Kirk (of Corinth) who passed away Monday while on the Mission MS trip. (wife’s address: Debbie Kirk, 1002 Douglas St. Corinth, MS 38834)
Prayers for: Beth Rawson as she recovers; Jerry Gentry-(father of Kim McCuan’s friend is in ICU in Searcy, AR); Blake Goodwin-(former student of SPHS was in a vehicle accident, he is in the MED Trauma ICU room # 16)
Billie Morgan came forward last Sunday & asked for our prayers. We are proud of her decision.
Fun Friday - 3/27 at noon
After Sunday the 29th the Directory pages will be taken off the bulletin board, please check it before then if you have not done so. Thanks
Ladies will meet in the morning for the 11:00 Bible Class.
Lads to Leaders participants/parents and sponsors meeting March 25 in the annex after bible classes.
SLCC Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction-3/28-5pm, let Danny Jones know by 3/23 if you plan to go. Donations are $15.00 each.
Many of our members (youth and adults) are at SLCC this morning for the Spring Retreat.
VBS planning meeting - April 19 @ 5 p.m.
Gospel Meeting here - August 2-5, 2009 with Tom Holland of Nashville, TN. Save the date!
Nursery workers: 3/29 - Lisa Farrish & Susan Reed; 4/05 - Martha Donaldson & Leigh Pace; 4/12 - Beth Rawson & Dianne Roberts
Teen Spring Retreat is this week-end at camp.
The Directory pages are posted in foyer for you to check and see if correct, please add or delete where needed.
Gospel Meeting at Calvary Hill Church of Christ (March 23-26th) Robert Rawson will be speaking Monday-Thursday evenings at 7 pm.
SLCC Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, March 28th at 5 pm at camp. Let Danny Jones know by March 23rd if you plan to attend.
An update on the trip reveals that it's been very much filled with rain there. However, the vbs is being well attended. Michael said the people were so friendly. However, Billy Kirk age 51 suffered a fatal heart attack late last night! He and sister Kirk have a bed/breakfast place in Corinth and he was quite an artist, but had this attack on this mission trip. Please keep these in your prayers.
Remember in prayer the youth & adults that are on the Mission Mississippi trip to Amite county this week.
Ladies will not meet in the morning for the 11:00 Bible Class.
Directory pages are posted in foyer, please add or delete where needed.
Gospel Meeting: Calvary Hill Church of Christ in Oxford on March 23rd - 26th at 7 pm with Robert Rawson preaching.
SLCC Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction-3/28-5:00 pm, Please let Danny Jones know by March 23rd if you plan to attend.
Prayer for: Beth Rawson will have out-patient surgery tomorrow in Oxford (home address-305 Ruffin, Sardis, MS 38666). Gladys Davis (Mary Parker’s sister) has been in Baptist DeSoto having test (home address is 128 Dell, Batesville). Scott Lauderdale is improving at home. *Remember in prayer the youth & adults that are on the Mission Mississippi trip to Amite county this week. (Youth Devotionals, VBS, Door Knocking, Home Bible Studies & Gospel Meeting)
Please check in the foyer for the Directory posted on the bulletin board and make changes where necessary.
Ladies will not meet in the morning for the 11:00 Bible Class.
Teens: Spring Retreat SLCC-3/20-22nd
Gospel Meeting: Calvary Hill Church of Christ in Oxford on March 23rd - 26th at 7 pm with Robert Rawson preaching. Check flyer in foyer with directions.
SLCC Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction-3/28-5pm, let Danny Jones know by 3/23 if you plan to go. Donations are $15.00 each.
MBC: Annual Benefit Dinner on Saturday, 4/18, Kosciusko, MS
I just wanted to thank all of you for the sweet cards and the prayers and phone calls that I received after my wreck. It was really great to know I have some great people who care about me. Thank you all. Love, Sissy Morris (works at Panola Paper)
Nursery workers: 3/22 - Tammy Standard & Beth White; 3/29 - Lisa Farrish & Susan Reed; 4/05 - Martha Donaldson & Leigh Pace
A former member, Peggy Tanksley, passed away this week. Our deepest sympathy is extended to her family. Memorial Service was Thursday at 2 pm at Memphis Funeral Home with burial in Nashville on Friday. Sissy’s address is 6764 Slash Pine Cove, Memphis, TN 38119.
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My heartfelt thanks to everyone for the many blessings you bestowed on me while recovering from the fall and especially for the many prayers offered on my behalf. Every prayer, phone call, cards and food gave me the strength I needed to recover. I love each of you dearly and appreciated every act of love you showed me. I am so thankful to be a part of such a loving church.
In Christian love, Velda Carter
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Miscellaneous Bridal Shower
honoring Kristine Kress
Bride-elect of Zachary Walker
Saturday, March 14, 2009
9:30 - 11:00 am
Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
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Congratulations
Jeff & Samantha Walls are the proud parents of a baby girl, Paisley, born after 11 pm on Wednesday evening, March 4th, in Methodist Germantown. She weighed 7 lbs & 14 oz. The proud grandparents are Tom & Donna Walls and Stan & Pam Sherwood of Batesville
Prayer for: Scott Lauderdale (Baptist DeSoto) had a heart cath & stent on Friday & may go home; Mario Lawrence is recovering from shoulder surgery. Joann Campbell (mother of Peggy Lott, is in room #122 at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley); Peggy Tanksley (Methodist Germantown, #316 South); Jeff & Karen Higdon’s son, Chris, is ok after having a seizure & was taken to ER.
Sympathy is extended to J. T. Parker and family in the passing of his aunt, Ms. Etoyle Parker Edwards. Memorial was Wednesday in Bruce. Sympathy to Michael Baggett and family in the passing of his wife, Dana, age 56. Memorial Service was Friday at 3 pm. (Booneville)
Brother J. P. ‘Jack’ Coppinger passed away February 3, 2009. He was a minister and missionary for over 70 years. His mission locations included major work in Ghana where thousands would come to hear the Gospel even as he spoke at a hotel balcony. He once noted, “if you don’t pace your speaking time, you can actually talk yourself to death.” Latter years involved him in World Bible School.
We were proud of Stephen Steward’s decision to come forward on Wednesday evening.
Teen Puppet Team-in the teen room today at 5:00.
Please check in the foyer for the Directory posted on the bulletin board and make changes where necessary.
Copies of Mike & Molly’s e-mail is in the foyer.
SLCC: Thanks to all those who helped SLCC reach its goal of matching an anonymous $10,000 donation. It was the unanimous decision of the SLCC Board to use these funds to pay off all outstanding camp debt. SLCC is now in a position to consider future capital improvements, such as a retreat center. Our congregation has, for many years, benefited greatly from this ministry. May SLCC continue to honor and praise God, for generations to come.
Nursery workers: 3/15 - Glenda Bailey & Sandra Foster; 3/22 - Tammy Standard & Beth White; 3/29 - Lisa Farrish & Susan Reed
Anyone that wants to help with items for a baby shower for Save-A-Life. It’s for a young first time mom, see Sarah Troutt. The baby shower will be - March 12th.
Gospel Meeting at Charleston , March 8-11...Sunday: 10:00 am Revelation study (Robert Rawson) 11:00 Sermon (Hal Johnson) Noon (Lunch) 1:00/1:30Approx. (Hal)....Monday (9th) Sermon 7 pm (Greg Ledbetter); Tuesday (10th) 7:00 pm
Tim McCarter; Wednesday (11th) 7:00 pm Will Anderson
Speakers in order: of Sardis, Elliott, Cleveland and Courtland. Songleader of Batesville: Johnny Pace
Ladies Bible Class will meet in the morning at 11:00.
Please check in the foyer for pages posted with your name, address & phone numbers & make changes where necessary for the new Directory.
SLCC Spring Retreat applications should to be turned in to Sarah Troutt by March 5th.
Thank You
Thank you Kids Care for the lovely valentines and thank you Clay Traywick for delivering them. They are beautiful and I will keep them forever among my treasures. It is so special to be remembered by the young people. Just remember that Jesus loves you and I do, too. Ms. Belle