Wednesday, August 1st- "Meeting God in Your Home: - Willie Cox
Wednesday, August 8th-"Meeting God in Your Relationships" - David Easlon
Wednesday, August 15th- "Meeting God in Your Prayers" - David Vestal
Wednesday, August 22nd- "Meeting God in Your Decision Making"- Kevin Bullard
"I Never Intended To Quit"
A man who had not attended one service of the church in four years told me he had never thought of "quitting" the church.
I reminded him that he had already (1) withdrawn his presence form its services, (2) refused to give his moral support to the activities of the congregation, and (3) had withdrawn his financial support, for he had not given one dime to help carry on the Lord's work.
I asked: "What else would one have to do in order to 'quit' the church? In case you ever decided that you no longer desire to be a member, what other steps would it be necessary for you to take? Just what else would be necessary to 'quit' the church?"
As his true status dawned upon him, his expression reflected his sober thoughts. He replied, "Why brother Nichols, I've already 'quit' haven't I? Well, I surely didn't mean to! And I don't know when I did it...but I've quit the Lord and His church! I'll tell you right now: I'm coming back!" He did, too. At the next service he was restored, and three years later he was still faithful.
Dear reader, how about you? Have you quit the Lord and His church without resolving to do so? Perhaps no one deliberately decides to quit, while many carelessly drift into backsliding.
If you have (1) quit attending the services, (2) quit boosting the program of activities planned by the elders, and (3) quit giving as God has prospered you to enable the congregation to meet its budget-you need to be restored.
Gus Nichols
Sympathy
We express our sympathy to the family of Nell O' Beth Willoughby, mother of Vickie Ryan. Nell O' Beth passed away
on Saturday, July 21st. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, July 25th at Sunset Memorial.
We express our sympathy to the family of Dennis Gerig, Monte Gerig's father. Dennis passed away on Saturday, July 21st.
We express our sympathy to the family of Rosa Hernandez, aunt of Sonia Wood. Rosa passed away on Saturday,
July 21st.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 25th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
We express our sympathy to the family of Dora Winkler, mother of Donna Bivins. Dora passed away on Monday,
July 23rd in Monahans. Services are scheduled for Friday, July 27th at 1:00 in Monahans. She will then be brought
to Midland to be buried at Rest Haven.
Audra Holsapple, the sister of Donald Ray passed away Monday, July 23rd. The burial will be Thursday, July 26th
in Haskell, Texas.
Current Concerns
Charles Watson fell on Friday and hurt his hip. He is in room 504 at Alliance hospital undergoing therapy.
Marilyn Upshaw is in CCU #3 at Medical Center Hospital.
Haley Erwin will be having her tonsils taken out on Friday, August 3rd in Midland.
Angela Welsh has cancer. She had surgery on Monday, July 23rd.
Prayer List
Venny Allen; Fran Arbuckle; LeeRoy Bell; Earl Brewster; Joe Gomez; Joe and Gracie Mendoza; Trevor Parker; Patsy
Sanchez; Lannie Simmons; Marilyn Upshaw; Lucinda Webster; Delora Wood.
Shut-ins
Mildred Bell; Mary Dunn; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; Lela Jo McElroy; Wilma Mitchell; 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 titled, "Teach Us To Pray."
The Tipton Home will be here the week of August 27th. They have requested the following items: cereal, assorted soup,
Miracle Whip salad dressing, Nestles Quick, hot chocolate mix, Bush's Baked Beans, wet wipes, Windex, and Crest
toothpaste.
The New Mexico Children's Home will be here on September 4th. Some items they have suggested are: chicken broth,
Spray N Wash, and salad dressings. Monetary donations are also accepted.
We will continue the crib shower for Ella Nicole Starcher until Sunday, July 29th.
FYI
If you would like to contribute the Jim Reyna's medical fund, you may use the special contribution envelopes on the
table in the east foyer and place it in the tape order box or you can give your donations to the office staff or the elders.
We will try to send whatever we have collected on September 17th.
Odessa Christian School is taking applications for a proctor for the 7th-12th grade DVD school. They are also taking
applications for a day care worker for the fall. Hours are 10:30 until 5:30. Pay is $7.50 per hour.
Brad Harrub, Ph.D, will be speaking at Odessa College on August 10th-August 12th. He will be addressing Atheism's
Attack on America. There is a flyer posted on the bulletin board in the east foyer with more information.
The Weaklands have moved into their new home! Be sure to congratulate them as it has been quite a journey getting there.
You may contact the office for their address and phone number.
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of July are Rocio Chacon and Barbara Martinez.
| July 29, 2007 | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
Announcements |
Lon Howard |
Lon Howard |
Song Leader |
John Carroll |
Ronnie Lane |
Sermon |
Allen Weakland |
Allen Weakland |
Opening Prayer |
Lon Howard |
Lon Howard |
Scripture |
Richard Siler |
DJ Ray |
Second Prayer |
Scot Straw |
George Warren |
Closing Prayer |
Leon Sledge |
Bill Ryan |
|
||
West |
Tom Sorenson |
Cameron May |
East |
Mike Smith |
Ezekiel Martinez |
Other Responsibilities: Elder: Lon Howard - Deacon: Richard Siler
Pulpit: Mike Roemisch - Table: Frank Vargas - Song Leaders: Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM
"The Great Peace Mission"
(Ephesians 2:11-22)
Sunday PM
"Solomon-A Man of Paradox"
(Ecclesiastes 2:11)
Our Records
Bible Class...110
Morning Worship...170
Evening Worship...112
Wednesday...133
Contribution... $5,262.56