"Do You Think She Was Planning On Getting Lost?"
In the early part of the month of May, before we made our move to the great state of Texas, Christy and I witnessed a young lady purchasing several items at the local convenient store. Included in those items where a soft drink, a bag of chips, and a road map. As she left the store I noticed she had an out of state license plate and immediately understood that she was unfamiliar with the area, so she was taking any and all necessary precautions to make certain that she would arrive at her destination and not get lost along the way. However, as all of this was transpiring, something interesting immediately happened after she departed. The two employees behind the counter jokingly asked among themselves, "Do you think she was planning on getting lost?" Well, I’m quite sure she was not planning on getting lost; in fact, she was taking the appropriate steps to avoid just such an event.
While in content, this event was probably quite typical for a convenient store, and yet what struck me was how rare it is to find this type of attitude, which was exhibited by the young lady, among those of the world when they consider their travels on a spiritual plane. Whenever I have had the opportunity to discuss the judgment with those of the religious world, the vast majority of them strongly affirm that most people will be found wanting in the end. However, when I confront them on a personal level concerning their own salvation, they often respond that they are not lost themselves.
Friends, God has informed us that "there is a way which seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof are the ways of death" (Prov. 14:12). That being the case, why do so many travel through this life without the map which God has provided (James 1:21)? Why do they not take every precaution, like the young lady at the convenience store did, so as to make sure they don’t get lost? Do people plan on getting lost? I would surely hope not, however, by the actions of some it sure seems to be the case.
Beloved, it is imperative that we show people the flawless spiritual map found within the pages of God’s Holy Writ. The world around us is either following the wrong path or they have ignored His map altogether. If we desire for them to go to Heaven, then we must offer them the right directions. Will we be there to offer this courtesy or will we ignore their desperate pleas? No, I’m sure no one plans on getting lost, but most are because they have not sought the map that leads to the city whose builder and maker is God (Heb. 11:10).
Allen Weakland
Current Concerns
Yolanda Carson had back surgery done on Tuesday, October 9th at the Pine Creek Medical Center in Dallas.
She had fusions done on three disks.
April Rocha, sister of Barbara Martinez and Kristal Sanchez and granddaughter of Cecilia Bethune, is experiencing
some problems with her pregnancy. She is trying to go into premature labor and has been put on medication to
keep the contractions from coming. She is also being given steroids to help develop the baby’s lungs.
The family of Robert Holland, close friends of Juli Marshall, needs our prayers. Mr. Holland has cancer and does
not have much time left. Please pray for a safe trip for all the family members who will be traveling here and also
for strength during this difficult time.
Prayer List
Alvie Adams; Fran Arbuckle; Darlene Brown; Billy Carson; Mildred Heslip; Doc King; Fran McFatridge; Bessie
Millwee; Harmon Rex; Mike Roemisch; Patsy Sanchez; Baby Ava Camille Simmons; Rosa Simmons; Susan
Simmons; James Smith; 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 entitled, " Our God, He Is Alive."
Come join us for an evening of fellowship and hot dogs at the Ochoa’s house on Saturday, October 20th from
7:00 p.m.—? Boys bring cokes and girls bring cookies or marshmallows.
There will be an adult devotional on Saturday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. at John and Sonia Wood’s house.
Please bring Mexican food.
FYI
This week’s Wednesday morning Bible Class lesson is entitled "Teach and Admonish One Another."
Colossians 3:16.
We would like to bring it to the congregation’s attention that we have received two new Allen Webster tracts
entitled, "Give Your Tobacco to a Billy Goat" and "How to Stop Worrying."
These tracts are displayed along
with many other tracts that we offer as additional insights on certain issues. Feel free to take advantage of these
tracts.
Our food pantry is almost empty. We are requesting you bring any canned or dry foods that store well. We need
it stocked as soon as possible.
Office News
The office received a letter from Ron Cook, Leemore Cook’s son informing us that the family has made a decision
to have his mom moved closer to them in Lubbock. This will be a permanent move. They have also requested that
we keep her in our prayers as she has been experiencing declining health. Below is a new address and phone
number for Leemore until some assisted living arrangements can be made for her.
Mrs. Leemore Cook
c/o Ron and Michelle Cook
3503 76th St.
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 793-6362
Our food coordinators for the month of October are Christy Weakland 362-1403 and Sonia Wood—363-8253.
Attention members: We will no longer be printing announcement sheets on Wednesday nights and for Sundays,
we will only be printing some if new announcements need to be made. More Edifiers will be printed in order to
ensure that you receive all the updated information that we have.
The elders would like to express their appreciation for all those who have contributed to the expense incurred
from our switching from a tract to a CD recording of the sermons and bible class lessons here at Eisenhower.
This is to let you know that the total cost of this endeavor has been completely covered and is appreciated
immensely.
| October 14, 2007 | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
Announcements |
Charles Wood |
Charles Wood |
Song Leader |
Steve Horton |
Rudy Ochoa |
Sermon |
Allen Weakland |
Allen Weakland |
Opening Prayer |
Charles Wood |
Charles Wood |
Scripture |
John Wood |
Ben Ellison |
Second Prayer |
Bill Bayless |
John Bethune |
Closing Prayer |
Jack Wright |
Harmon Rex |
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West |
Bill Brown |
Cameron May |
East |
Bill Butler |
Cody Wesson |
Other Responsibilities: Elder: Charles Wood ~ Deacon: Jeff Wesson
Pulpit: Jimmy Nunley
Table: Tony Marrs ~ Song Leaders: Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM
"Congregational Responsibility Toward it’s Elders"
(1 Timothy 5:17-18)
Sunday PM
"The Little Maid"
(2 Kings 5:1-4)
Our Records
Bible Class...118
Morning Worship...180
Evening Worship...103
Wednesday...117
Contribution $7,092.00