Sunday Schedule
Bible Class Steve Horton "The Ideal Marriage"
Morning Worship Allen Weakland "The Church and the Christian Home"
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Potluck Luncheon
5:00 - 5:45 Lon Howard "Single Again"
Evening Worship Burt Groves "Growing Old in Christ"
Will We Be Ready?
In just a few short weeks, Eisenhower will be holding its Fall Gospel Meeting. Flyers have been sent, friends and family have been invited, and all of our speakers have spent an enormous amount of time, energy and effort so as to prepare lessons that are clear and simplistic. Though the time which is spent on behalf of each speaker is a must for a prosperous meeting, there still remains the question as to what you and I can do to help make this effort successful. Friends, with that said there are specific challenges found within such an endeavor and the success of our meeting will be seen in how we handle such challenges. What challenges will we face during our meeting?
First, our meeting will challenge our faith concerning the power of the gospel. Without being too candid, do we all truly believe that the gospel has the power to save the souls of men (Rom. 1:16; James 1:22)? Are we convinced that the gospel can change the lives of men? Only by allowing the gospel to change our lives can we manifest to others our confidence in His power.
Second, our meeting will challenge every member's work ethic. I'm sure that you would agree, that nothing will succeed without work (I Cor. 15:58). Too many have allowed themselves to be lulled into thinking that a gospel meeting can be successful by simply running a few ads in the local newspaper or by making a few flyers and sending them out to local congregations. But is that true success? Like our Lord, our mission is to seek and save those who are lost (Luke 19:10), thus it is vital that we invite all who are alienated from God so they too have the opportunity to obtain the salvation found in Christ Jesus.
Third, our meeting will challenge our own interests. That is, it will show where our hearts truly abide. If a person has no interest in the gospel of Christ, how can one proclaim to be Christ-like and yet refuse to feast on the very words of the Lord Himself? Remember, "for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matt. 6:21). Lastly, our meeting will be a challenge to the devil. Beloved, too many have allowed the devil to have his way in their lives far too often. However, by attending this endeavor, it will permit all of us to stand tall and firm for the cause of Christ and say to Satan, "the fight is on" (Eph 6:12-20).
Allen Weakland
Placing Membership
Sheila Stanton came forward expressing her desire to worship and work with us here at the Eisenhower congregation.
She also has requested that we pray for her to be able to serve God as she should.
Sympathy
We wish to express our sympathy to the family of Kay Miller. Kay died suddenly of a massive stroke on Saturday,
September 8th. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, September 14th at the Netherwood Park Church of Christ
in Albuquerque.
We wish to express our sympathy to the families of Corporal Arlie Jones and Corporal John Scott Gardner who
were killed in the line of duty on Saturday, September 8th. Funeral services for Corporal Gardner were held at
10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12th at First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Corporal Jones were held
at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12th at Temple Baptist Church.
Current Concerns
Christopher Arbuckle's surgery was a complete success. He is doing fine.
Fran Arbuckle's eye surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th at Odessa Regional Hospital.
Mildred Bell had dental surgery on Monday, September 10th. She is doing well.
Mildred Heslip had surgery on Tuesday, September 11th. She did well and now is able to have her hip surgery.
Vivianna Cedillos, daughter of Vikki Cedillos who is cousin of Barbara Martinez, is recovering from double
pneumonia and has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. She is seven months old and weighs 11 lbs.
Abel Marquez was shot responding to a domestic disturbance call on Saturday, September 8th. He is in Lubbock
in critical condition. The family is planning on taking him off of life support on Thursday, September 13th.
Rosie Simmons, daughter-in-law of Charles and Susan Simmons, is scheduled for gall bladder surgery on Monday,
September 17th.
James Smith, Nick Smith's father, has been put under Hospice care.
Prayer List
Alvie Adams; Venny Allen; Ashley Borchers; Julie Jones; Aubrey Lawrence; Guy McCrary; Esperanza Munos;
Trevor Parker; Patsy Sanchez; Cyndi Vara; Charles Watson; Lucinda Webster; Junior Whitley; Erin Whitlock;
DeLora Wood.
Shut-ins
Mildred Bell; Mary Dunn; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; 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, "Women Preachers or Chauvinistic Attitudes."
We have printed out some flyers for our fall gospel meeting in order for you to hand out to your family and friends.
Be sure to take enough and invite everyone you can.
As announced, we are planning to attend the Granbury Church of Christ Bible Search on November 16th and 17th
in Cleburne, TX. We need to register with them and give them a head count of those planning to attend. If you
think you might be able to attend please let Steve Horton or the office staff know as soon as possible.
FYI
We will begin having Wednesday morning adult Bible classes on October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Steve Horton will be
teaching the class.
Just a reminder, if you would like to contribute to 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.
We have collected $110.00 so far.
For the fall quarter, Allen's Sunday morning sermons will be focusing on the book of Luke. Also, upon completion
of the study of the book of James, his Sunday morning Bible classes will also focus on the book of Luke.
In a recent survey done by George Barna, it has been noted that 78% of visitors loved being greeted by the
individuals who sat around them. With this in mind, think of how this is true of us when we are visitors.
Matthew 7:12 says, "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and
the Prophets." Members, let's be sure to greet our visitors with the enthusiasm that expresses our joy of having
them worship with us.
Congratulations
Ava Camille Simmons was born to James and Rebecca Simmons on Friday, September 7th. She weighed 1 lb.
4 oz. Rebecca has been released from the hospital, but Ava will remain in NICU at Odessa Regional Hospital
for a few months. Proud grandparents are Charles and Susan Simmons.
Thank You
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Thank you for all the cards and kind words offered upon Mom Bright's passing away. The love and support really
helped during this sad time.
In Christian love, Bobby & Jennie Bright
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of September are June Smith and Debbie Marrs.
| September 16, 2007 | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
Announcements |
Lon Howard |
Lon Howard |
Song Leader |
Steve Horton |
Rudy Ochoa |
Sermon |
Allen Weakland |
Allen Weakland |
Opening Prayer |
Lon Howard |
Lon Howard |
Scripture |
Jr. Munoz |
Richard Siler |
Second Prayer |
Mike Roemisch |
Bill Ryan |
Closing Prayer |
C.M. Riggs |
Leon Sledge |
|
||
West |
Rudy Ochoa |
Trini Wood |
East |
Kirk McFarland |
Cameron May |
Other Responsibilities: Elder: Lon Howard, Deacon: Johnny Warren, Pulpit: Jimmy Nunley Table: Tony Marrs, Song Leaders: Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM
"A Preacher from the Dead"
(Luke 16:19-31)
Sunday PM
"The Sweetness of Friendship"
(Proverbs 27:9)
Our Records
Bible Class...114
Morning Worship...175
Evening Worship...115
Wednesday...138
Contribution $5,309.79