When Was the Last Time You Got a Tune-up?
This past week was quite a blessing for the Weakland household. It offered us the opportunity to reflect on the past events of the previous year and to speculate about the joys that lie ahead in the New Year; but it also extended the opportunity for me to pursue some ventures which had been placed on the back burner for far too long. Among those interests, which included working on the garage (oh joy), was my quest to give our car a tune-up. Now, if you haven't noticed, I'm not the greatest mechanic in the world. However, with a little bit of luck, some greasy hands, and EVERY ONE STAYING OUT OF MY WAY, this little endeavor could be accomplished.
And yet, during the process of changing the oil, washing the windshield, and vacuuming out the interior, I started to realize just how important it is to keep this automobile in working order so I can extend the life of our car. You see, as long as I continue to keep our car tuned-up it will continue to be beneficial to our family, however, if I reject this truth then our car will eventually wear out and stop running and it will be more of a headache than an assist.
Beloved, the same is true in our lives spiritually. There is a tremendous need to be renewed on a daily basis because of all the wear and tear that comes from dealing with a world that has gone mad. Friends, do you need a tune-up? If so, consider the following:
Charge your battery – to be ready for every good work – Titus 3:1
Change your filters – to keep out the rudiments of this world – Romans 12:1-2
Align your steering – to keep on the straight and narrow – Matthew 7:13-14
Adjust your headlights – so others may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven – Matthew 5:14-16
Fill your tank – to keep your engine of faith running – Matthew 5:6
Though this list is far from being complete, it does give us some ideas about where we may need a tune-up in our own lives. Let us begin today to see the importance of keeping our lives spiritually tuned as we begin this New Year.
Allen Weakland
Sympathy
Robert Urias, 18 year old cousin of Rachel Galvan, passed away on Saturday, December 29. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 4th
at New Hope Christian Church.
James Phariss, nephew of Bill Butler, passed away on Friday, December 28th in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services were held on Monday,
December 31st.
Current Concerns
LeeRoy Bell is in CCU #2 at Odessa Regional Medical Center (Alliance) with pancreatitis. They will be running tests to find out the cause of the infection and for a possible gallstone.
Halley Brookshire will have a scope done on his kidney on January 10th.
Harold Carver had an angiogram on Friday, December 28th. He has some 30% blockage and they found 3 aneurisms. He will be treated with
medication.
Cathy Scott, daughter of Bill and Robbie Butler, is having some health problems and has asked for a part in our prayers.
Mary Francis Denman, friend of Steve Horton, is in CCU at Medical Center Hospital dealing with several health problems.
JoAnna Minter, sister of Charles Wood, has been admitted to the hospital in Dallas, TX. The doctors have to be able to control her pain before they she can undergo anymore chemotherapy.
Prayer List
Bill Arbuckle; Mark Brewer; Mary Fuentes; Marie George; Mildred Heslip; Johnsay Nikay Mackey; JoAnna Minter; Harry Montgomery; Rayford Self; James Smith (Nick's dad) and family; Junior Whitley; DeLora Wood.
Shut-ins
Mildred Bell; Mary Dunn; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; Virgie Price; Charles and Pearl Tucker.
Events
Watch In Search of the Lord's Way with Mack Lyon every Sunday morning at 7:30 am on CBS, channel 7. This week's topic will be entitled, "When Jesus Comes".
Our next Ladies' Night will be held on Tuesday, January 8th in the annex. Kellie and Alyssa Lane will be hosting it. Christy and Sonia will also be discussing a little bit about our upcoming Ladies' Day. Please make plans to be here. Bring finger foods.
FYI
The Wednesday's morning Bible Class subject will be the book of Revelation.
The Lakeview Christian Home will be here on the week of January 14th. They are requesting canned fruits or any canned foods.
We are beginning to plan our Ladies' Day for March. We need your help with this. We are asking if you have any nice used coffee cups that you could part with for us to use for a special project.
Youth
There will be a youth devotional for 6th grade and up with their families on January 13th in the annex. It will be hosted by Alex & Barbie Martinez.
Boys bring drinks and girls bring desserts.
We are needing hosts for the monthly youth devotionals. Please sign up to host one or more on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the
east foyer.
Invitation
You are all invited to the 80th Birthday Celebration of LeeMore Cook on Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come and go or
stay awhile.
In the home of Ronald and Michelle Cook, 3503 76th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423. Phone number on bulletin board in east foyer. No gifts please, but cards or hugs will be deeply appreciated.
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of January are Kathy Nunley and Lana Howard.
| January 6, 2008 | Morning | Evening |
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Announcements | Lon Howard | Lon Howard |
Song Leader | David Easlon | Rudy Ochoa |
Sermon | Allen Weakland | Allen Weakland |
Opening Prayer | Lon Howard | Lon Howard |
Scripture | Ronnie Lane | Tony Marrs |
Second Prayer | Steve Horton | Elder McCarty |
Closing Prayer | Harmon Rex | Jr. Munoz |
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West |
DJ Ray |
Cameron May |
East |
Kirk McFarland |
Bradley Martell |
Other Responsibilities: Elder: Lon Howard, Deacon: Ronnie Lane, Pulpit: Juan Morolez, Table: Bill Brown, Song Leaders: Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM "A Family's Love" (Romans 12-9-10)
Sunday PM "Measure of a Strong Church" (1 Corinthians 12:25-27)
Our Records
Bible Class... 107
Morning Worship... 203
Evening Worship... 109
Wednesday... 99
Contribution $5,318.84