- Jackson Heights Church of Christ

BULLETIN OF
THE
JACKSON HEIGHTS
CHURCH OF CHRIST
FLORENCE, ALABAMA
256-764-6291
Jackson Heights Church of Christ
Vol. XLXII, May 31, 2016
Elders
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Stephone Darby
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Stan Gossett
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Doug Hill
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Ken Westmoreland
Evangelists
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Barry Gilreath, Jr.
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Kelby Smith
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Luke Stevenson
Deacons
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Jobal Credille
James Jackson
Rex Lemley
Jimmy May
Steve McMurtrey
Wallace Morris
Ronnie Pannell
Ricky Rich
Steve Shelton
Bobby Shoemaker
Zach Stutts
Gary Williamson
Song Director
 Ron Hayes
No 22
Our Church Family Weekly News
I'm in the Lord’s Army
The 2016 Downtown Vacation Bible School theme has been selected and
VBS will soon be upon us. This year’s theme is “I'm in the Lord’s Army”,
and it is sure to be a great one! There are many comparisons that can be
made to a solider and a Christian. In fact Paul told Timothy to be strong
and endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ (2Ti 2:1-3). The term
“hardness” in the Greek language means to endure hardships and afflictions. Christians must develop a tough mentality in living among those in the world.
The following poem is one that I have shared in a sermon that I believe beautifully
portrays the steadfastness and commitment that Christians must possess.
God’s Soldier
I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer.
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct. Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of warfare.
I have been taught by God’s Holy Book-trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire. I am a volunteer in this army,
and I am enlisted for eternity.
I will either retire in this army when the Lord returns or I will do so after the Judgment of
man, but I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out.
I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.
If my God needs me, I am there.
I am committed.
I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.
I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside.
I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.
If I end up with nothing, I will still come out ahead. I will win.
My God has, and will continue, to supply all of my needs.
I am more than a conqueror.
I will always triumph.
I can do all things through Christ.
The Devil cannot defeat me.
People cannot disillusion me.
Weather cannot weary me.
Sickness cannot stop me.
Battles cannot beat me.
Money cannot buy me.
Governments cannot silence me and hell cannot handle me.
For I am a soldier in the army of God and I’m marching and claiming victory.
I will not give up.
I will not turn around.
I am a soldier marching, and I am heaven bound.
YOUTH NEWS
Kelby Smith
CONGRATULATIONS
We congratulate Sara Beth Searcy who was
chosen by the teachers at Mars Hill Bible
School to represent the Tenth Grade Class at
the Hoby Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership in
Troy, Alabama last week. The mission of this
award is to inspire and develop our global
community of youth and volunteers to a life
dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation. The State Leadership Seminar is designed to help high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply
them. We rejoice with Sara Beth that she has
been honored in receiving this award.
We also congratulate Sarah Watkins who won
Fourth place in bowling during the Special
Olympics at Troy University.
KidSing
Things to Remember
Faith- Hebrews 11
Heaven- Revelation 21
Youth Events
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We congratulate Hayley Darby and Kyle
Cooper who were united in marriage on Saturday, May 28. We pray that God’s richest
blessings will be with Kyle and Hayley and
that they will have a long and very happy life
together.
June 4– Escape Room (Huntsville, AL)
Leaving at 10 AM- $25+ lunch money
June 5– Songs of Summer at CSC after
evening worship– Money needed for dinner afterward
June 7– S.A.Y.S. @ Mars Hill— Leaving
JH at 5:30 PM
* Please note that the youth calendar is available
on jhcc.org for the whole summer
VBS
Dates: June 12-15
A sign up sheet is outside my office.
Theme: I’m in the Lord’s Army
GROUP 3 – DATE TO REMEMBER
Be sure to mark June 12 as the date for your
time to conduct the services at Green Oaks.
Tim Pannell is in charge of the service and we
want to make certain that it is well attended.
BIRTHDAY
David Shelton’s birthday is June 8. Send
cards to him: Limestone Lodge, 1532 W.
Hobbs St., Athens, AL 35611
LADIES RETREAT: Final retreat payment
of $50 is due by June 15.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NACCH Benefit Dinner—June 18
UNA Christian Student Center—12th
Annual Benefit Golf Tournament—June 4
(more details on flyer)
Vol. XLXII, May 31, 2016
No. 22
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Church Family Announcements
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JHCC ITEMS OF INTEREST
Huntsville Hospital: James Clanton (ICU) RESTORED: Melanie Young responded to the
(grandfather of Terri McFall & Kristi Barnes)
Remember Becky Morris as she has a biopsy
today in Birmingham.
CONTINUE TO REMEMBER: Leon England; Jerrel Howell; Elaine Austin; Cole Kelley;
Bobby Butler; Frances Bevis; Ernie Wann; Mary
Peck; Michael Sherrod; Vickie Green; Maci Ann
Brown; Kendall English; Frances Jeffreys; Jennifer Wright; Sandra Franks; Greg Peeden; Pam
Roden (mother of Emily Kelley); Kamren Paden
(great-grandson of Ruth Downs in Florida); Payton Downs (great-grandson of Ruth Downs in
TX)
CANCER PATIENTS: Rex Lemley; Leon
England; Earline Stephens; Marilyn Pannell;
Karen Downs; Whitney Wright; Doug Austin
HOMEBOUND or RECUPERATING:
Frances Bevis, Betty Sherrod, Rose Hyde
NURSING HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING:
Florence Nursing & Rehab: Mary Phillips (213);
Linda Lemley (417); Mitchell-Hollingsworth:
Levera Westmoreland (624); Brookdale Florence: Frances Bevis (F167); Lurene Hill McGee
(A-106); Park Place: Pauline Foster (216); Limestone Lodge (Athens): David Shelton
Lord’s invitation Sunday morning wishing to
make her calling and election sure.
NEW BABY: Congratulations to Woody & Sara
Wright in the birth of their first great-grandchild.
Samuel Cole Lewis was born May 27, weighing 7
lbs, 1 oz, to Chase & Sarah Lewis. Also welcoming
him are proud grandparents, Wayne & Dawn.
CONGRATULATIONS
to Dr. Erin Hyatt
Peeden (wife of Jonathan and daughter-in-law of
Joel & Janice) who graduated as a Medical Doctor from the University of Mississippi Medical
Center in Jackson on May 27, 2016. She will
begin her residency in Med/Peds in July 2016 at
the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL.
Jonathan and Erin Peeden’s new home address
will be 1455 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36604-1706.
MEN’S BREAKFAST will be June 4 at the UPCC
@ 8:00am. Come out and enjoy a morning of
good food and fellowship!
There will be a BRIDAL TEA honoring Anna
Harrison, bride-elect of Daniel Pannell, on June 5
from 4:30-5:30 in the activity building. They
have made their selections at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Wal-Mart and Target.
LADIES NIGHT OUT—Game night at the activity building on Friday, June 3, at 6:00pm. Bring
finger foods, drinks, card games & board games.
Sign up sheet is by the secretary’s office and will
be passed around in classes.
VBS:
SUNDAY SERVICES:
A “live” video
stream of our services via the Internet will
begin next Sunday, June 3. A link will be
provided on our web-site to allow members who are out-of-town or otherwise unable to attend to watch our services using
this capability. We will also be archiving
these videos; more information will be provided in the future on how you will have
access to them.
On Friday, June 3, at 8:00am we will be
building the framework for VBS in the CLC at
Sherrod Ave. Church of Christ. If you can help, it
would be appreciated. If you have a battery
powered drill/driver or a pair of sawhorses, 6 or
8 foot step ladder, please bring them. We should
be through before noon.
On Thursday, June 16 at 8:00am, we will take
down the structure for VBS and store the materials. If you have any of the supplies listed above,
please bring them . Thank you—if you have questions, contact Jon McCord @ (256) 767-7538.
JACKSON HEIGHTS
FAMILY TIMES
Times of Worship
Sunday Bible Class—9:00 AM
Sunday Worship—10:00 AM
& 6:00 PM
Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM
Practicing First Century Christianity in Our Twenty-First Century World!
NURSERY - June 5
(If unable to serve call Nancy Hill
(256) 335-6850
A.M. - Valorie Kimbrough
P.M. - Kathy Lawson
FOOD COMMITTEE - June
Ruth Downs, Lois Springer &
Charlotte Boley
LOCK UP BUILDING - June
Sun. A.M. - Tim & Marilyn Pannell
Sun. P.M. - Doug & Nancy Hill
Wed. - Steve & Elizabeth Shelton
TV Broadcasts In
Our Area
“Televisit with
the Bible”
Comcast 3
Tuesday at 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 PM
Sunday at 8:30 AM
Sunday at 5:30 PM
“Good News Today”
Sunday 8:00 AM
WAMY - DT2
MYNET - 54.2
Fabric of Family
CW Network 15, Dishnet 15, Directv 15,
Comcast 13
Sunday at 7:00AM
LISTEN TO
WJHF-LP 106.9FM
JACKSON HEIGHTS
OWN RADIO STATION
Elder Contact
June
Ken Westmoreland
CONTRIBUTION– June 5
Flynn Barnes—————Reed Canerday
Tim Pannell———————Zach Stutts
James Jackson———————-Jim Pratt
PREPARE COMMUNION - June
Dan & Connie Burns
PICK UP CARDS – June
Mitch Boyd & William Dean
GREETERS - June 5
Flynn & Jan Barnes; Keith & Kristi
Barnes; Bill & Charlotte Boley; Reed &
Sue Canerday
MEN TO SERVE
If unable to serve, call Wallace Morris
(256) 766-6657 or Joe Dickerson (256) 577-0437
Sunday A.M. - June 5
Prayer: Luke Stevenson
Dismiss: Kelby Smith
LORD’S TABLE - June 5
Steve Shelton
SERVE CONGREGATION
Keith Barnes————————Bill Boley
Dan Burns———————-Stan Gossett
Doug Hill————————-Rex Lemley
Ben Maharrey——————-David McFall
Tim Pannell———————-Joel Peeden
Sunday P.M.— June 5
Prayer: Alvin Cox
Dismiss: Gary Williamson
Wednesday P.M. - June 8
Invitation: Barry Gilreath
Lead Singing: Ron Hayes
Dismiss: David McFall
VAN DRIVERS - June
Sun. A.M: Jobal Credille
Sun. P.M: Jobal Credille
Wed: Gary Williamson
Sermons
June 5,11,
2016
Sermons
forfor
October
2015
Speaker: Luke
A.M.:Stevenson
A.M.
TBA
P.M.:
P.M. - TBA
Jackson Heights Church of Christ
1031 Hermitage Drive
Florence, AL 35630