Volume 48 May 8, 2016 No. 19

If you are unable to serve, contact Danny Morgan
or the elder on call immediately.
The week of May 8, 2016
05/08
(Sun a.m.)
05/08
(Sun p.m.)
05/11
(Wed)
Song
Leader
Trent Alexander
Trent Alexander
Lane
Courtemanche
Opening
Prayer
Tony Williams
Danny Morgan
David Cook
Reading
Phillip Reese
(Luke 18:1-5)
Danny Morgan
(John 6:66-68 )
Ethan
Courtemanche
(I John
3:11-12)
Lesson
Rick Rolin
"Q and A #5
When Is it Time
to (Stop)
Praying?”
Rick Rolin
“The Gospel of
John #13”
Danny Morgan
Tony Matthews
Closing
Prayer
Rick Rolin
Family Bible School
(FBS)
Dates: June 26-29 6:30—8:30
Theme: Off the Beaten Path
- - Encounters with Jesus
We Need LOTS of help this year;
please sign up at the main bulletin board.
For the Month of May
Serve Table Joe George, Tres Beasley
Serve Congregation - Josh Harmon, Randell Dodson, Zach Cross
Dwayne Dunkle, Dwayne Hart, Clint Hammons
Alternate Danny Morgan, Trent Cash
Serve Table - Evening service
Joe George, Tres Beasley
Ushers Brian Cook, Cory Duvall, Doug Cheek
Prepare Communion(5/8) Phillip & Mary Ann Reese
Nursery (5/8) Ashley Wilson, Whitney Harmon
Baptismal Assistants Brian Cook, Jane George
Sound Control Gary Francis (Sunday am),
Clay Stokes (Sunday pm), Zach Cross (Wed pm)
Library Volunteer week of 5/8
Conita Potts (am),
Denise Brown (pm), Jane George (Wed.)
Elder on Call
Van Driver
Secret Pals
Will meet Monday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m.
for their bi-monthly meeting.
Your hostesses are planning a picnic.
Please bring your favorite food item
to take on a picnic.
Please keep these dates in mind
as you plan for your family events:
June 12-17 - Illinois Day Camp
June 26-29 - Family Bible School
Song Leader - Will Brown Opening prayer/Reading - Jim Cross
Devotional/Closing Prayer –Tres Beasley
Serve Communion - Dwayne Hart, J.W. Beasley
Take Communion to rooms - Danny Morgan, Ethan Courtemanche
Schedule of Services
Sunday AM Worship - 9:00 Sunday Bible Classes - 10:15
Sunday PM Worship - 5:00 Wednesday Bible Classes - 6:30 pm
Radio Program (WJJM) - 6:20 am daily
Thomas Blalock
David Cook
Joe George
Tony Matthews
Deacons
Ed Anderson
Tres Beasley
Mark Blalock
Brian Cook
Tony Cross
Danny Morgan
Rick Rolin
359-2571 (office)
Record - May 1, 16
AM - 265, SS - 180, PM - 193, Wed. - 148
Contribution - $5,600 Budget- $4,500
Nues & Vues
@Westvue
Church of Christ
Elders
Ministers
Thomas Blalock
Race Wilson
NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil) Service
Sunday, May 8, 2016 10:30 a.m.
Westvue Church of Christ
1710 Mooresville Hwy.
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-2571
www.westvue.org
Office e-mail: [email protected]
Youth Minister
Mike Whitehead
Things Worth Fighting For
A few days ago, though I am not a big professional ice hockey fan, I was
watching the Nashville Predators play the Anaheim Ducks. It was fascinating watching
powerful men effortlessly skating on ice. Occasionally a fight would break out between
the players, and I could tell they meant business. I thought to myself, those people believe winning is worth a fight.
I have a question for you: is there anything in your life that you think is worth
fighting for? The apostle Paul said to young Timothy, “fight the good fight of faith;
take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses” (I Timothy 6:12).
I admit that my nature is somewhat passive, and when possible my goal is to
avoid confrontation. The idea of fighting is not something I look forward to because
there is a possibility of getting beaten up. However, I must accept that living as a Christian in this present world can and will put me in a situation where I will be forced to
take a stand.
We must see how two forces are at work in this present world and Christians
are caught between the two. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against
the rulers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Paul, describing the challenge of being involved in this great conflict said; “For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit
against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the
things that you please” (Galatians 5:17).
Thankfully, we have the Lord on our side working, fighting with us and giving
us the strength to continue the fight. We must understand the Lord helps us, but He
will not do what He expects of us. David took on the giant Goliath, and he was victorious. The Lord used David, his sling, and his smooth stones to kill the giant. David realized, “for the battle is the Lord’s and He will give you (Goliath) into our hands” (I
Samuel 17:47.) Nonetheless, David used what he had for victory.
David’s victory came because he had faith in God, and he was willing to use
the weapons available to him. In addition, he had this – the proper attitude! He accepted the challenge and was willing to fight in order to win.
Continued inside . . .
Westvue Nues and Vues
Rick Rolin, editor
A weekly publication of the
church of Christ at Westvue
1710 Mooresville Hwy
Lewisburg, TN 37091
Volume 48
May 8, 2016
No. 19
YOUTH NEWS
No Birthdays this week
Thank you to everyone who helped
provide food, decorate, and work the
kitchen for Senior Night. Thank you for
making it a special night for our graduates.
Illinois Day Camp
June 13-16. Sign up on the Youth Board.
There will be a meeting for ALL campers
on Sun., May 15 at 11 a.m.
Area-Wide @ Riggs
Sun., May 15th, starting @ 5:15 p.m. w/
singing, followed by regular service @
6:00 p.m., with a fellowship meal immediately after that. Bus will leave by 4:30
p.m. Sign up at the Youth Board if you
plan to attend.
Bible Bowl @ Sandy Hook
Sat., August 6th for grades 1-12. Question books will be handed out the first
week of June. Sign up at the Youth Board.
Adult helpers are needed.
Upcoming Events
5/15
5/29
Area-wide @ Riggs
Summer Kickoff
REMEMBER ME IN PRAYER
(CARE Line - 359-9589 after 3:00 p.m.)
□Continue to remember Doug & Karen Martin. Doug is in UTSW Hospital in Dallas. He is having complications from fungal pneumonia and a
blood clot. Cards may be sent to #6 Michael Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032.
□Ginger Chapman is home after a stay in Maury Regional. She has
been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
□Ann Cochran is experiencing some health problems and is undergoing tests.
□Dan Courtemanche is in Vanderbilt Medical Center.
□Paul Jett will undergo shoulder surgery Tuesday at Maury Regional.
□Susan McKnight has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She will
meet with the surgeon Tuesday to discuss her treatment options.
□Tatum Delap (granddaughter of Gary & Mary Jean Webb) is undergoing tests at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
Additional Prayer List
NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil): Evelyn Clift, Nancy Derryberry, Sue Dockery, Virginia
Holbert, Delia Osborne, Clarice Wales, Barbara Elise Murphy
NHC-Oakwood: Claudie Smith
Village Manor: Edna Cheek, Penny Gipson
Members and Family & Friends: Alton Baugher, Ed & Donna Campbell, Richard
Cashion, Billy & Barbara Chunn, Virginia Corbin, Dan Courtemanche, Carolyn Curtis,
Penny Gipson, April Haislip, Patricia Hillard, Virginia Holbert, Sue James, Doug Martin,
Valton Martin, Dot Parsons, Dorlene Sargent, Don Smith, Doris Webb, Pam Williams, Bobby
Winsett, Brandon Bradley, John Francis, Ruth Hargrove, Maggie Hollandsworth, Jane
Keith, Phillip & Michelle King, Polly Middleton, Tyler Moorehead, Bill Simons, Harvey
Victory, Lela Victory,
Service Personnel: John Chunn, Chris Haley, Robert King, Grant Pinkston, Josh Reese,
Juan Ramirez, Travis Shaddy, Andrew Smith, Chris Tarte
Response - Samuel Childress responded to the invitation Sunday asking for prayers and forgiveness of his sins.
His address is 1432 Spring Place Rd., Lewisburg.
Sympathy- We extend our sympathy to the following families:
-The family of Jerry Brown (friend of Norma Rutherford, Don
& Julene Smith). Arrangements have not been made.
-The family of Edith Childress (grandmother of Samuel Childress). Her funeral service will be conducted Friday at 10:00 a.m.
at Bills McGaugh Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be
Thursday afternoon from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
-The family of Robert Cleo Sharpe (brother of Sally Libs). His
service was conducted last Sunday from the chapel of London
Funeral Home.
The family of Sonya Ingram (sister-in-law of Barbara Chunn).
Her service was conducted Saturday from the chapel of BennettMay Giles County Funeral Home.
Continued from inside . . .
My question to you and me is, what are we willing to
fight for? What is important enough to you that it is worth the
fight? What about your soul, your children, your family, your local
congregation?
I understand the danger of drawing conclusions using
vague Bible passages. However, it seems to me that God has
given the devil greater power at various times throughout history. I
know from Job 1-2 that the Lord loosened the devil's leash, so to
speak, so that he could do damage to Job. The Lord said to the
apostle Peter, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat” (Luke 22:31).
Perhaps we are living during one of those times when
the Lord has unleashed the devil. Think about it. Think about all
the crazy things that are happening in America: the breakdown of
the home and the stripping away of Christian morals that were the
foundation of our society. The institution of marriage has been
perverted, the intimacy of sex has been lost and is now treated as
common. A commitment to the truth revealed in God’s Word has
certainly declined. The Bible does not seem to be that important,
even among some who claim to be Christians and members of the
Lord’s Church. I could go on, but that would be superfluous.
Thus, if we are going to save our children, we must be
willing to fight the good fight of faith. If we are going to save our
families, we must be willing to fight the good fight of faith. If we are
going to save our local congregations, we must be willing to fight
the good fight of faith. If we are going to save our souls, we must
be willing to fight the good fight of faith.
In conclusion, think about this: which congregations of
the churches of Christ will prosper, and which ones will decline?
The answer to that question is complicated because many variables must be considered, such as location and the economy.
Something else that will factor into the equation will be how committed are the members of a local church and how willing they are
to fight for it. Just as the odds were stacked against David when
facing the giant, local congregations of the church today will continue to struggle because the devil is working full time to hinder
them. Yet, like David who was willing to fight, we too will be victorious if we are willing to continue the fight.
Rick
Thank You - You have received thank you cards
from Connor Harmon, Jerry & Donna King, Mary
Love & family, and Bobby & Ronjia Winsett.
These cards are posted on the bulletin board. Please
take a moment to read these cards.
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARIES
5-10
5-12
5-13
5-15
5-16
John Paul Wilkerson
Chesley & Jessica Newton, Jimmy Spivey
Robbie Crigger, Sue Rolin
Tony & Angie Cross (29)
Dwayne & Faylynn Haislip (57)
AREA & FAMILY EVENTS
5/8
5/8
5/9
5/10
5/15
5/15
5/15
5/17
Mother’s Day
NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil) Service 10:30 a.m.
Secret Pals
Tuesday Ladies Bible Class 10:00 a.m.
Haiti School Funds Due
Elders/Deacons Meeting
Visitation Team 3 (Rick Rolin)
Tuesday Ladies Bible Class 10:00 a.m.
Placed Membership - Michael & Annette, Marti Sullivan have placed their membership with Westvue. Please
take a moment to welcome them to the Westvue family.
Their address is 3135 Old Columbia Rd., Lewisburg.
Congratulations - to Brad Medley (son of Pat
Medley) on his appointment as General Manager of
Lewisburg Electric System.
Graduation Announcements You have received graduation announcements from
Hannah Claire Cross
and Emily Hobby.
These announcements are on the bulletin board.
You have received an invitation to celebrate the
graduation of Whitley Margaret Martin
at a come & go reception
Sunday, May 15th from 1-4 p.m.
2019 Jennifer Lane, Lewisburg.
Please RSVP: 931-359-0265
You have received an invitation to celebrate the
graduation of Peyton Floyd Brown
at a come & go reception
Saturday, May 21st from 1-4 p.m.
Nanny’s House 1375 Bear Creek Rd. Culleoka.
Save the Date - You have received a Save the Date announcement from Hannah Jones & Hunter Swinney for their
upcoming wedding. This announcement is on the bulletin
board.