Heaven Holds All To Me
In 1985 Tillit S. Teddlie wrote such songs as "Singing Redemption Song," "Into Our Hands the Gospel is Given," "O the Depth and the Riches," "Oft We Come Together," "Worthy Art Thou," and "What Will Your Anwer Be?" While he was an old man at the time I knew him, Brother Teddlie was still someone who could energetically convey his love of the Lord to others. I remember many of his stories of how and when he wrote his songs. Every since that week, I especially appreciate the song "Heaven Holds All To Me." He told us that when he was eighteen he finally submitted to baptism, becoming a New Testament Christian. He was so happy that he sat down on the steps of the church building that Sunday afternoon and wrote his very first song. In it he tried to sum up his decision and life's purpose. Please think about the words: Earth holds no treasures but perish with using, however precious they be; Yet there's a country to which I am going: Heaven holds all to me. Out on the hills of that wonderful country, happy, contended and free. Loved ones are waiting and watching my coming: Heaven holds all to me. Why should I long for the world with its sorrows, when in that home o'er the sea. Millions are singing the wonderful story? Heaven holds all to me. Heaven holds all to me, brighter its glory will be; Joy without measure will be my treasure: Heaven holds all to me.
Surely heaven does hold all for us. Let's be sure that each of us lives in a way that pleases God.
-Mark Ray
Current Concerns
Kayli Martell will be having gallbladder surgery on December 26. She will also be going to Houston soon for some
intensive testing on other health issues.
Howard Smith has been placed under Hospice care at the Hospice house room #2.
Montrella Ruffner had tests done due to heart problems.
Sydney Galvan will be having her adenoids and tonsils removed in addition to having tubes put in her ears on
December 27.
Mildred Bell fractured a bone in her jaw and had oral surgery on Wednesday morning.
Alvie Adams received a good report and will be heading back to Houston in January for follow up.
Bessie Peevy had a pet scan done on Thursday and is waiting on results from cat scan.
Nell O Beth Willoughby will be having gallbladder surgery in the very near future.
Earlene Lewis, Jurlean Warren's sister, was taken to the hospital in Midland last weekend with heart problems.
Jacob Perez, Susie Ramirez's 17 year old cousin, is in need of prayers for some legal problems he is about to face.
Kim Hawkins, sister of Keely McFarland, had a stroke in Vivian, LA.
Prayer List
Kay Baker; Mark Brewer; Darwin Carroll; Ireba Chaffin; Amanda Davis; Toni DeCristofaro; Ruth Davis; RuLonna
Edwards; Harvey Garvin; Marion Lee; Kayli Martell; Justine McCollum; Wilma Mitchell; Elizabeth Ann Newbold; Ruth
Norman; Grace Rose Register; Jackie Rex; Jim Reyna; Janelle Shirley; Delora Wood.
Shut-ins
Mildred Bell; Ruby Brown; Mary Dunn; Sharon Fisher; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; Lela Jo McElroy;
Virgie Price; Alma Stallard; Charles and Pearl Tucker
FYI
The ladies' night for December will be cancelled due to the holiday hustle and bustle. We will resume on January 9th
when we will be revealing our secret prayer sister.
Events
Mike Hisaw will be conducting a gospel meeting here on January 14th -16th. Please invite your family and friends.
We will also be having a pot-luck luncheon following the morning service on January 14th. Please bring covered dishes.
Watch In Search of the Lord's Way with Mack Lyon every Sunday morning at 7:30 am on CBS, channel 7. On Sunday, December 17, the lesson will be titled "TBA."
Farewell Party for Lynn and Sherilyn Money on January 7, 2007 in the multi-purpose building at Sherwood Church of Christ immediately following the evening service. More information is provided on the bulletin board in the east foyer.
The Tipton Home truck will be in our area January 8th-10th. They will be glad to pick up any supplies we have collected for The Tipton Home. They have requested these items: corn meal, oatmeal, gallon zip lock bags, quart zip lock bags, cereal, salmon, Vienna sausage, plum jelly, Lime away, handy wipes, scrubbing bubbles, and toilet bowl cleaner.
Thank You
To all the Eisenhower Church of Christ ladies,
Thank you very much for the box of goodies. It really means a lot to me that ya'll would put together something like
that for the college students. Give a bunch of cookies to a Type 1 diabetic and they don't last very long, trust me.
Thank you very much,
Kelly Marrs
Thank you Eisenhower Brethren for the grocery items &/or funds so lovingly donated to help care for our children.
You are very special to us!
The New Mexico Christian Children's Home
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of December Carolyn Silerand Adah Ray.
We will not be mailing out the edifier the last two weeks of the year. If you have access to our website you can look for
updates there.
The office will be closed on Monday, December 25th and Monday January 1st in order to observe the holidays.
Please note the new office hours which will begin on December 11th. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Truth For Today Commentary on "Psalms 51-89" are available in the office ($28.50). The following books are also
available in the office: Some Questions About Worship ($12); Truth for Today Commentary on "Ezekiel," and
"Psalms 1-50" ($28.50); Fishing For Men : The Art of Personal Evangelism ($9); The Word Became Flesh: A Study
of Christ and His Work ($11); and Some Questions About Bible Authority ($10).
| December 17, 2006 | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Announcements | Lon Howard | Lon Howard |
| Song Leader | Ronnie Lane | David Easlon |
| Sermon | Roelf Ruffner | David Vestal |
| Opening Prayer | Lon Howard | Lon Howard |
| Scripture | Mike Smith | Frank Vargas |
| Second Prayer | Mike Roemisch | Roelf Ruffner |
| Closing Prayer | Leon Sledge | John Carroll |
| Lord's Supper | ||
| West | Scott Straw Alex Martinez Jesus Herrera Ruben Chacon |
Cody Wesson Jeff Wesson |
| East | George Warren Bill Butler Javier Chacon Robert Chacon |
Craig Wesson |
Other Responsibilities: Elder: Lon Howard ~ Deacon: Mike Smith
Pulpit - John Wood ~ Table - Jeff Wesson ~ Song Leaders - Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM ~Bridling a Mustang (James 3:1-12)
Sunday PM ~ Jesus, The Light of the World (John 8:12)
Our Records
Bible Class...117
Morning Worship...182
Evening Worship...112
Wednesday...110
Contribution...$4484.50