Proper Examples
Are brethren always ready to inform the souls of this world concerning how to think and what one needs to do in order to be right with God? From one point of view, I would hope that we all are ready to offer proper instruction for righteous living ,but on the other hand it seems that there are some who are more concerned with setting the standard than they are in exhorting others to submit to the ways and wishes of God. When Paul admonished the brethren in Philippi to think on things which were true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report (Phil. 4:8), he promoted things a bit further in his admonition by saying, "those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you" (Phil 4:9). Friends, although Paul uses himself as an example of Christian living, he does NOT claim to serve as the standard of Christianity. There can only be one true standard "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ" (1 Cor. 11:3). Paul was fully aware that he could serve as a proper example only as long as he himself followed the perfect standard of righteousness set by our Lord. When Christ was proclaiming the importance of righteous living in the Sermon on the Mount, he said, "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 5:14-16). Beloved, Christ was informing man that His disciples would be those who would live their lives in such a way that they could be proper examples for all to follow and would also glorify God at the same time. Let us never sway from our responsibility of proclaiming righteous living, but let us make sure that our words and lives dwell in perfect harmony, thus producing a proper example.
Allen Weakland
Sympathy
We wish to express our sympathy to the family of Jackie Squires, sister of Max McFatridge. Jackie passed away on April 12th in Seminole.
She was 75 years old. The funeral was held Wednesday, April 16th at the Westside Church of Christ in Seminole.
Current Concerns
Leon Sledge is in room 444 at Medical Center Hospital. He was scheduled to be moved to Midland on Wednesday for rehab.
Sharon Fisher remains in room 852 at Medical Center Hospital.
Nick Smith had a stroke on April 10th. He is back at home.
Prayer List
Bill Arbuckle; LeeRoy Bell; Mildred Bell; Heather Combs; Hattie Mae Gilmore; Larry Granat; Mildred Heslip; Danny McCright; Davian Ramos; Buddy Sutherland; DeLora Wood.
Shut-ins
Mary Dunn; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; Virgie Price; Charles 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, "Give Us A Standard."
Kathy Nunley is hosting crib showers for Heather Mapes, daughter of Mike and Nancy Roemisch and one for Anita Thompson, granddaughter of Rudy and Emma Ochoa. There are cribs placed in the east foyer for your baby gifts. Both babies are due sometime in April.
Fairmont Park Church of Christ in Midland is holding a 39er's Conference on Saturday, April 26th. It will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at 2:30 p.m. They will be serving lunch at noon. Mack Lyon will be the speaker. More information is posted on the bulletin board in the east foyer.
The Andrews Church of Christ will be hosting a Marriage and Family Seminar on May 11th –14th with Dr. Alan Martin. There is a flyer
posted on the bulletin board on the east foyer. If you have any further questions you may contact them at andrewschurchofchrist@valornet.com.
FYI
The Wednesday morning Bible Class subject will be the book of Revelation. Don't forget that every last Wednesday of the month, we will have a potluck after the class.
The New Mexico Christian Children's Home will be here on Monday, June 2nd. They have suggested the following items: BBQ Sauce, sweetened cereals, and lotion. If you prefer to a monetary donation, you may leave it with the office clearly marked.
Youth
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.
There will be a graduation shower on Sunday, May 4th for Alyssa Lane in the annex from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Devida Montgomery and Linda Tate will be hosting this event.
Ronnie and Kellie Lane will be hosting a youth devotional on April 20th immediately following the evening services in the annex. They have invited The Westside congregation from Midland to join us. Boys bring drinks and girls bring desserts.
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of April are Debbie Marrs and Sharon Bell.
We are trying to fill our pantry. Every two weeks we will have new suggested items. This week's suggestions are Peanut Butter, Pancake Mix, and Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat. Thank you!
| April 20, 2008 | Morning | Evening |
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Announcements | Jeff Wesson | Jeff Wesson |
Song Leader | Steve Horton | Rudy Ochoa |
Sermon | Allen Weakland | Allen Weakland |
Opening Prayer | Jeff Wesson | Jeff Wesson |
Scripture | Mike Roemisch | Richard Siler |
Second Prayer | George Warren | John Carroll |
Closing Prayer | John Bethune | Bill Brown |
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West |
Ronnie Lane |
Trini Wood |
East |
Tony Marrs |
Bradley Martell |
Other Responsibilities: : Jeff Wesson ~ Deacon: Rudy Ochoa ~ Pulpit: Scot Straw ~ Table: Tom Sorenson ~Song Leaders: Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM
"Transformation Process"
(Romans 12:1-2)
Sunday PM
"A Visible Faith"
(James 2:14-26)
Our Records
Bible Class... 97
Morning Worship... 166
Evening Worship... 112
Wednesday... 117
Contribution $4,953.01