Family Spiritual Evaluation
Every year, many start the new year with resolutions. Some want to lose weight. Some want to manage their finances better. There are many things we want to change and the new year seems to be a good time to start making changes. This is true for the world, but it is also true for the Christian.
In the past, I have handed out a sheet titled, "Family Spiritual Evaluation." The purpose was to evaluate each person in your family for the purpose of spiritual growth. My question to you is this: Have the members of your family grown spiritually in these past five months? As you read the following thoughts, please evaluate your family. Recognize areas where you have grown. Recognize areas where help is needed. Make one of your New Year's Resolutions to be spiritual growth for each member of your family.
Come Level: This person comes to worship, devotionals, and Bible studies only when there is something that interests him. This person is looking for entertainment and fun. We shouldn't look down upon this person. On the contrary, we need to help him up. We need to teach him the joy the Christian has in worship and service to God. (Rom 12:12)
Grow Level: This person will come to worship, activities, devotionals, work days, and Bible studies but he does not seek them out. This person will be present at services on Sunday and at regular scheduled Bible class, but will probably not attend a Gospel Meeting (here or in the brotherhood). Many people are in this group. We need to teach this group to move from being pew warmers to being active in seeking to study, to serve, and to teach. (Jas. 2:14-26)
Seeker Level: This person seeks to study God's Word through his own initiative. This person will attend meetings, Bible classes, and activities throughout the brotherhood. This person loves God's Word and desires to know it better . We need to help this person put their desire to work in serving others. We need to help this person become a teacher. (II Tim 2:2)
Worker Level: This person takes initiative for his own spiritual growth and for the growth of others. This person encourages others to attend Bible study and worship. This person loves the church and has made it a priority in his life. We need to help this person to become a teacher. We need to help this person share his passion for the Lor d. (II Tim 4:1-5)
Teacher Level: This person has love for the lost and desires to seek to teach them the truth. (Matt. 28:19-20) This person wants to teach others God's plan of salvation, God's plan for the church, and God's plan for Christian living. We need to support those who teach and preach the world over. Our world needs fathers and mothers who will be teachers at home
Prayer List
Bill Arbuckle; Jennifer Arbuckle; Betty Branson; Mark Brewer; Darwin Carroll; Ireba & Troy Chaffin; Toni DeCristofaro;
RuLonna Edwards; Harvey Garvin; Devin Jones; Marion Lee; Justine McCollum; Wilma Mitchell; Ruth Norman; Jackie Rex;
Jim Reyna; Janelle Shirley; Kevin Simmons, Nell O'Beth Willoughby, Delora Wood.
Shut-ins
Mildred Bell; Ruby Brown; Mary Dunn; Sharon Fisher; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; Lela Jo McElroy; 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. On Sunday, January 21,
the lesson will be titled "Holy Is The Lord."
The Somebody Loves You Banquet and the Progressive Dinner will be combined along with a talent show this year on February 16th
at the Slater Park Community Building. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding this upcoming event please contact
Lana Howard or Sonia Wood. They are asking that if you are planning on attending that you respond by Friday, February 9th. We will post
new information for this event as it comes available.
Youth
There will be a devotional on January 21st immediately following the evening worship at Lon and Lana Howard's home. Their address
is 2908 E. 17th Street. Girls bring desserts and boys bring cokes.
Thank You
To the members of Eisenhower Church of Christ
I appreciate so much all the many expressions of kindness after my surgery. Thank you for the cards, visits, the food and the bag of
goodies from the ladies group. You have all been so wonderful. Most of all I would like to thank you for keeping me in your prayers.
I am truly blessed to be part of such a loving Christian family.
Karla Warren
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of January are Betty Gerig and Maxine Newton.
Change of Address: Glenna Callendar, 4605 Redbud, Odessa, Tx. 79762 - Ph #366-1730
We are having a sale on lectureship books as well as other books. There are some great deals and you won't want to miss out on your
opportunity to purchase one of these wonderful study aids at such a great price! Look out for them in the foyers. Also take advantage
of last years already recorded tapes, a bargain at .75 cents each.
There are several tapes that have been ordered that have not been picked up yet. Please be sure to check the table to see if you have
ordered tapes that you might have forgotten to pick up.
| January 21, 2007 | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Announcements | Charles Wood | Charles Wood |
| Song Leader | Ronnie Lane | John Carroll |
| Sermon | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Opening Prayer | Charles Wood | Charles Wood |
| Scripture | Mike Smith | Marcus Crain |
| Second Prayer | Johnny Warren | John Wood |
| Closing Prayer | Leon Sledge | Tom Sorenson |
| Lord's Supper | ||
| West | John Bethune Bill Tolbert Bill Brown Bill Butler |
Ezekiel Martinez Jeff Wood |
| East | Frank Vargas John Carroll Don Easlon Halley Brookshire |
Alex Martinez |
Other Responsibilities: Elder: Charles Wood ~ Deacon: Johnny Warren
Pulpit - Bill Brown ~ Table - Bill Butler ~ Song Leaders - Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM ~ Master of Temptation ~ (Matt 4:1-11)
Sunday PM ~ Why I Should Read & Study the Old Testament. ~ (1 Corinthians 10:1-12)
Our Records
Bible Class...117
Morning Worship...168
Evening Worship...130
Contribution...4,430.98