You're invited to The Eisenhower Church of Christ for our 2008 Wednesday Night Summer Series
July 30th- "Be Ye Steadfast, Unmovable" ~ Kevin Rhodes
August 6th- "Christ Liveth in Me" ~ David Easlon
August 13th- "Add Christian Graces" ~ Denny Wilson
For more information: 432-337-5313- 807 East 21st Street
All services will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays
Please Join Us!
Frozen Comfort
The man huddled on the cabin floor and he was slowly freezing to death. It was high in the Rockies in southwestern Alberta, and outside a blizzard was raging. John Elliot had logged miles that day through the deep snows of the mountain passes. As he checked for avalanches, dusk, and exhaustion overcame him. He decided to "hole up" for the night. Wearily, he made it to his cabin; but, somewhat dazed with fatigue, he did not light a fire nor remove his wet clothing. As the blizzard blasted through the cracks of the old cabin's walls, the sleeping forest ranger sank into oblivion as he was paralyzed by the pleasure of the storm's icy caress.
However, his dog sprang into action and with persistence the dog finally managed to rouse his near-comatose friend. The dog was John's constant companion. He was a St. Bernard, one of a long line of dogs famous for their heroics in times of crisis. "If that dog had not been with me, I would be dead today," John Elliot said. "When you are freezing to death you actually feel warm all over and you do not wake up because it feels so good."
This story illustrates the spiritual condition of many people. They are cold spiritually and, sadly, they are oblivious to their true condition. Thankfully we have friends who can wake us from our frozen comfort before it is too late.
Solomon put it this way: "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken" (Ecc. 4:9-12). James reminds us: "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; let him know that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins." (Jas. 5:19, 20)
Tom Moore
Current Concerns
Estella Morolez left to Houston on August 3rd for more tests.
Rocio Chacon will be having a needle biopsy on her tumor and cyst on Thursday, August 7th.
Nancy Taylor is having some tests done this week.
Delora Wood had to have a MRI done on Thursday, July 31st. She is home now awaiting her test results.
Thomas Wood, father-in-law of Shona Wood, went to Houston on August 4th for more testing.
Lily Munos, niece of Cecilia Bethune and cousin of Barbie Martinez is still in the hospital in San Antonio suffering from a blood clot in her liver among other health issues. She is to be placed under Hospice care.
Dolores Sanchez, mother of Barbie Martinez, had more tests done on Friday, August 1st. She is awaiting the results.
Erin Whitlock, great niece of Lee Roy Bell did not get a good report on her last trip to MD Anderson in Houston. The chemo treatments are no longer working on her tumor, but she plans on consulting with other doctors for a second opinion.
Makalyn Conner, granddaughter of Janice Smith underwent surgery on Friday, August 1st at Midland Memorial to have her tonsils and adenoids removed. She also had tubes put in her ears.
Prayer List
Fran Arbuckle; Mildred Bell; Mark Brewer; Rocio Chacon; Mildred Heslip; Cecil Hext; Mable Riggs.
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, "The Kingdom of Christ"
Our next Ladies' Night is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the annex. Sheila Stanton will be doing the devotional. Bring salads and desserts.
The Northside Church of Christ will be hosting their Ladies' Day on August 23, 2008. Their theme is "The Way Christian Women Should Act in the Church." If at all possible please contact our office if you plan on attending so that we may give them an approximate head count at least a week before the event.
FYI
We are hosting a crib shower for Natalie Faith Morolez. The crib is set up in the east foyer.
The Truth for Today Commentary series edited by Eddie Cloer has published its newest commentary. This volume is 1st and 2nd Thessalonians by Dr. Earl Edwards of Freed-Hardeman University. We have one copy available for purchase for $29.99.
Thank You
A special thanks to all of you for your continued prayers and encouragement. Please remember us as we travel to Houston. Estella is to have tests this time and we covet prayers for good results. May God's will work through us as we trust in Him.
Juan & Estella Morolez
I wanted to say thank you for all of your prayers and kind words on behalf of my mother. She is feeling better and is back at work. It feels so wonderful to know that we are loved by all of you.
In Christian love,
Barbie Martinez
Youth
There will be a youth devotional on August 17th for all junior high and high school kids immediately following evening services. It will be held at Lon and Lana's house and hosted by The Howard's and Glenna Callendar. Boys bring drinks and girls bring desserts
Bible Quiz Question
We will be using questions from Nehemiah until November in order to help our study for the upcoming Bible search in Cleburne, TX. There will be more than one question to answer. Parents please try to help your children answer these questions at home.
This week's answers must be submitted by August 6th. (Read Nehemiah l:1-11 and 2:1)
Question: 1) In what year did Nehemiah begin to pray concerning his involvement in the events taking place in Jerusalem?
2) What attribute of Jehovah did Nehemiah emphasize in his petition? 3) What did Nehemiah confess in his prayer to Jehovah?
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of August are Sharon Bell and Susan Simmons.
We are trying to fill our pantry. Every two weeks we will have new suggested items. This week's suggestions are powdered milk, assorted canned tomato products, and assorted canned soups.
| August 10, 2008 | Morning | Evening |
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Announcements | Mike Smith | Mike Smith |
Song Leader | Ronnie Lane | Rudy Ochoa |
Sermon | Allen Weakland | Allen Weakland |
Opening Prayer | Mike Smith | Mike Smith |
Scripture | John Carroll | Don Easlon |
Second Prayer | Billy Carson | Ben Ellison |
Closing Prayer | David Easlon | Burt Groves |
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West |
Richard Siler |
Bradley Martell |
East |
Frank Vargas |
Cameron May |
Other Responsibilities: Elder: Mike Smith ~ Deacon: Don Easlon ~ Pulpit: Jeff Wesson ~ Table: John Wood ~ Song Leaders: Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM
"Symbols of the Suffering of Christ"
(Luke 22:39-62)
Sunday PM
"Crown Him Lord of All"
(Colossians 1:13-18)
Our Records
Bible Class... 104
Morning Worship... 195
Evening Worship... 104
Wednesday... 126
Contribution $4,900.03