1 - Webb Chapel Church of Christ

VOLUME LVII
NO. 49
DECEMBER 1, 2013
~ Our Guests Are Very Special to Us! ~ We are delighted you decided to join us to worship God. We are here for you. If you
have any questions about the worship service or the Bible, please feel free to ask our minister or any member of the church. We
teach the Word of God and worship in Spirit and in Truth. We have no creed but Christ, accept no book but the Bible, and
EMERITUS WORSHIP – TEAM 4
wear no name but Christian. Please come again soon! Paul told the Corinthians (II Cor. 8:7) "But just as you excel in everything ­ in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us ­ see that you also excel in the grace of giving." We feel that the generosity expressed by the congregation this past week is an example of "excelling in the grace of giving!" You continue to amaze us in the ways you excel  thank you! The total gift was $68,107. This will allow the congregation to do so much more in spreading God's word. Again, thank you. In Him, The Shepherds of Webb Chapel Church of Christ Immediately following a brief devotional at 6 PM, our children will present this year’s Children’s Christmas Program in the Auditorium. Immediately following the Children’s Program, everyone is invited to an Open House in Children’s Halls 3 & 4 where you may see the children’s classrooms and view the hall wall murals painted by Crystal Gattis. Then, go to Hall 2 to the Mission Learning Center’s Open House. You will visit the village of Moruca in Guyana. Refreshments will be provided. MLC THEME: How far are you willing to go?
A mission trip to the
Amerindians of Guyana
MLC Schedule Dec 1 & 8 Jan 5 & 12 Jan 19 & 26 Feb 2 & 9 Feb 16 & 23 Junior High 4 & 5 grade 3rd grade 1st & 2nd grade 3, 4 & 5 th
th
TODAY’S
ELDERS
BRIAN HERRINGTON GEORGE BUDURIN ORDER OF WORSHIP
9:00 AM ASSEMBLY CONGREGATIONAL SINGING GREG HARGIS #63 I Will Call Upon the Lord WELCOME R. WAYNE WHITE #19 Come, Thou Almighty King #162 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name PRAYER – RON DUNN #324 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed? THE FELLOWSHIP OF COMMUNION BOB NIENSTADT THE PRIVILEGE OF GIVING JIM PIPKIN Dismiss Children
to Children’s Worship
In Christ Alone CRISIS AND CURE
ISAIAH 8:19-9:7
R. WAYNE WHITE
#470 Victory in Jesus SHEPHERD’S PRAYER BRIAN HERRINGTON BIBLE CLASSES
6 PM SMALL GROUPS
WELCOME, DONNA!
DONNA HAND was baptized into Christ last Sunday, November 24th. Donna studied with Steve Steele. Please welcome Donna and get to know her. PRAYERS FOR OUR MISSIONARIES
LEWIS MCBRIDE is scheduled for surgery to remove the large tumor on December 5 in Austin. BARRY BAGGOTT continues his mission trip to New Caledonia. CHARLES & PAM WHITE TO USA
CHARLES & PAM WHITE were scheduled to fly from Lyon, France, on Friday to San Diego where they were to spend a few days with their youngest daughter and her husband, Tess & Steven. They will go to Boise, Idaho, sometime this week to continue looking for a place to live. Please pray for them during this time. PTCRUZERS MEETING – DEC 5
The PT Cruzers will have their December meeting this Thursday, December 5. Lunch will be served following the meeting. DEC 8 PLANNING MEETING FOR
LADIES’ BREAKFAST IN JAN 2014
Ladies, Please mark your calendars for our 2nd annual Ladies Breakfast which will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Anyone willing to be part of the planning and preparation for the breakfast is asked to please meet in the church library at 5 P.M. on Sunday, December 8. THANK YOU MESSAGE
Thank you for all the cards, calls, love & prayers! The radiation treatment has stopped the pain completely. Eight sessions left, & by then, the tumor should be gone! Miss you & love you, Sherry Coldwell Dear Webb Chapel Family, Thank you for the wonderful reception held to help us celebrate our 61st wedding anniversary on November 10th. The Fellowship Hall was beautifully decorated with tulle and twinkling lights. (Was this the same area which was decorated with scarecrows and hay bales for the Fall Festival a few weeks ago?) The chocolate cake was delicious and much larger than our original wedding cake! We appreciate everyone who had a part in making this such a special occasion for us. Love, Rose and Lenord Seedorf ART GARCIA
1954 – 2013
Arthur Antonio Garcia passed away November 27 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, after suffering a brain aneurysm the previous day. He had struggled with lupus and congestive heart disease for several years. Art was born December 20, 1954, in Hereford, Texas, to a family of eight. He moved to Dallas in 1982 and began working with Ermilo Obiedo in radio. He then worked for Bank of America for twenty­six years until he was laid off in May 2008. Art and Ermilo met again unexpectedly when Art was about to lose his home. Ermilo told Art about the support group at Webb Chapel, and Art began to come. He was baptized April 5, 2009, and immediately became a tireless, devoted worker for the Lord. Art used his radio experience to assist Henry with Internet Radio and outreach in general. He interviewed the guests on the internet radio program DFW Business Hour and assisted Henry with the daily Prayer Hour. Art was active with Henry in reaching out to area businesses and was instrumental in Webb Chapel’s receiving honorary membership in the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce. Art accompanied Henry on mission trips to Mexico and Central America. They also went to various conferences and seminars where Henry was speaking, and Art broadcast the audio on Webb Chapel’s internet radio. Art was gentle and quiet, a brother in Christ of integrity who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He will be missed by so many in so many ways. Arrangements are pending and will not be made until probably the middle of the week. Please pray for Art’s family in Hereford, his followers online, and all who knew and loved him. PRAYERS NEEDED
NAN WEISBARD has been hospitalized this week with The TUESDAY LADIES’ CLASS will have their
Christmas Party at the home of Sue Camp on December
10 at 10 AM. Ladies, bring finger food and a $10
wrapped gift.
The NIENSTADT CARE GROUP will have their
December meeting/party at the home of Dan & Sue Camp
on Saturday, December 14, at 5 PM. Bring finger food.
PLEASE PRAY FOR …
pneumonia. She is in Plano Presbyterian and is expecting to be released sometime this week. PRAYERS REQUESTED
Yomaira Arredondo requests prayers for her 97­year­old mother, Rosa Arredondo. Rosa had surgery to correct severe weakness on one side due to compression of the spine. She is much better but still faces a long recovery. Please pray for Rosa and her healing and her daughters Yomaira, Innirida, and Amanda who are caring for her. AGING RELATED: Rosa Arredondo, Louise Bailey, Jauvada Curtis, Malcolm Hamilton, Athelle Newbrough, Virginia Price CANCER: Randy Bean, Sherry Coldwell, Denny Francis, Megan Kirby, Kathryn Ritchie, Chandler Russell (19­yr­old niece of Hubert O’Rear), Judi Swayne ONGOING HEALTH ISSUES: Lillie Clevenger, Bobbie Couch, Anne Davich, Sue Elliott, Sue Equivel, Florence Hall, Morris Jones, Kelly & Ginger Lawson, Sammie McRae, Ruth Parker, Bess Petrykowski, Mary Jo Phillips, Consuelo Roncancio, Kami Terashita, James Walker Life frequently shocks us unexpectedly. Sometimes, when our sun glows brightly and we confidently gaze into the future, suddenly out of nowhere, our light turns into shadows while a strange cold fright makes our hearts shiver. Loneliness, doubt, confusion, sorrow, and despair grip our souls. The night brings no rest or comfort. Nightmares of a senseless world creep onto our beds. The morning comes, but the horrors of our dreams stay. We slowly wander, day in and day out, into an awful eternal point of absurdity. Still, at the darkest moment, we hear a voice which tenderly starts a spark of hope in our obscure souls. This happened to our beloved brother Art García. In 2008, he had lost his job and his house. Since he lived by himself, immediately loneliness as a terrifying black hole began to devour his life. Soon his health would precariously decline, maybe a toll of severe stress. At that point, Ermilo Obiedo invited him to Grupo Apoyo (our support group). Art accepted the invitation. For a few days, he quietly sat and listened, but one day, he gained the courage to talk about his weakness. He realized that we all have fallen, and he felt the company of other broken souls. At some point, in a mysterious and unpredictable way, Art recognized that the voice he heard was not Ermilo's, nor anybody else's in the group. It was God's! Art became more attentive. He showed up in worship Sunday after Sunday. The voice became crystal clear, and Art believed and obeyed. God turned him into a happy man, quick to serve. Never again did he talk about the job or the house he lost. When he mentioned his health, it was to brag about the exceptional deeds God had done to his body! He had been delivered from death in the hospital and his kidneys were 30% functional  That was enough for him. It meant no dialysis was necessary. He was a blessed man! Surely, His Savior had a purpose for him. Art gave his life to reach out to others with no hesitation. During his few years as a Christian, he touched many lives. Sometimes, ugly loneliness would appear again in Art's life. It lied trying to convince him that his life was worthless and that no one cared. He had some tough struggles. However, God's voice firmly and tenderly reassured him that he was loved and was not alone. Art probably never fully understood what God was doing through him. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013, he passed away in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Why was he there? One of OurPlanetLive.org listeners messaged him on Facebook about a gospel meeting being held in that city. Art dedicated many hours to OurPlanetLive ministry. He became excited with the idea of visiting a new city and knowing a new church, so on the spot, he resolved to go. However, he indeed did not attend one meeting. About one hour after landing in General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, he suffered a fatal aneurysm. A few hours later, he arrived at his final destination. He had gone to Chihuahua hoping to meet a few more members of his new spiritual family, but instead, he was received by a multitude of brothers and sisters in the Father's home. Imagine his surprise as he discovered how large a family was expecting him. As soon as the news of his death was posted on Facebook, dozens of people, here on earth, posted messages. They expressed their sincere love and condolences. Art had personally met some of these people in his home church, Webb Chapel Church of Christ, or as he visited the churches in Hereford, Oklahoma, Houston, Daytona, Matamoros, Monterrey, Monte Krystal, Matehuala, Santiago de Maria, and Santa Gema. However, there were many people he had never met. They knew about Art through OurPlanetLive.org, his main ministry. They had only communicated with him through our chat room or Facebook. Still, the feeling was the same. Christ's love, poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, flowed through the Facebook posts. A few of us, knowing that many of these people did not personally know Art, marveled at the profound mystery of the spiritual bond of Christ which brings us together so beautifully. Others probably just wondered about how Art could have so many true friends in so many places. Art Garcia has gone to heavenly Zion. We will always remember him. Quietly, he left his footprint among us, both physically and through his on­line ministry in OurPlanetLive.org. Let us take a moment now to give thanks to God for the blessing of this amazing family that we call the church, sometimes small and frail, often imperfect and faulty, but always filled with the presence of Jesus. Let us thank God for Art Garcia, our brother, and His gift us. Art Garcia now rests in peace, eternally secured in the arms of our Lord. We will soon follow him. Let us all remain faithful! ART GARCIA
1954 – 2013
Arthur Antonio Garcia falleció después de haber sufrido un derrame cerebral en Chihuahua, MX.
Tres eventos especiales para Diciembre 8. Todos relacionados con los niños de Webb Chapel. Primer Evento – 6 PM Programa Infantil en el Audirotio de Webb Chapel Al terminar – “OPEN HOUSE” Los pasillos 3 & 4 estarán abiertos para visitar y conocer los cambios que se han hecho. Visita los hermosos murales pintados por Crystal Gattis “OPEN HOUSE” También en el Centro de Misiones Este año las estrellas beneficiadas serán los niños de Monte Kristal. Se llevara a cabo una colecta de juguetes y ropa para llevar a Monte Kristal. Puedan depositarlos la ropa nueva para niños entre 3 ‐ 12 años y juguetes nuevos de edad en la caja proporcionada en la entrada del edificio.  Art estuvo luchando contra la enfermedad del lupus por varios años. Nació un 20 de Diciembre 1954, en Hereford, Texas, hijo de una familia de ocho. El llego a Dallas en 1982 y trabajó para el Banco de América por veinticinco años, perdió su trabajo en Mayo del 2008. Art y Ermilo trabajaron juntos en la Radio en los 90’s. Se reencontraron cuando Art perdió su trabajo y pasaba por una etapa turbulenta en su vida, Ermilo entonces le mencionó “El Grupo Apoyo”
y el empezó a venir. Art estuvo también asistiendo a los servicios en español y se bautizo en Abril 5, 2009, trabajo arduamente en las cosas de Dios. Art colaboró con el hermano Henry en el trabajo de la Radio del Planeta. También él era el anfitrión que entrevistaba a los invitados del programa “DFW Business Hour”, anfitrión también en los segmentos de oración todas las mañanas. Art fue clave en su relación con la comunidad, para el recibimiento honorario de Webb Chapel en la Cámara de Comercio de Farmers Branch. Art también acompañó a Henry a Misiones y Conferencias en
Florida, Oklahoma, México y El Salvador. Él era el encargado de trasmitirlas por la Radio del Planeta. Art fue un hermano en Cristo callado y serio, con una gran integridad, querido y respetado por todos los que lo conocimos. Lo extrañaremos de muchas maneras. Hasta pronto hermano Art. Sobrevive su madre Elba, su hermano Jerry, Roger y Eric, sus hermanas Dora y Caroline, Amy y Yolanda Garcia. Su dirección es 216 es 216 Archer St. Hereford, TX 79045 para condolencias. Lugar: Casa de Consuelo Roncancio
14423 Dennis Ln. Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Cualquier pregunta comunícate con Blanquita al 469­643­7573 Tu programación disponible en vivo y por demanda.
Entra en la página para los horarios de la programación, incluyendo los segmentos de oración. Para tu programa favorito por demanda aquí http://ourplanetlive.org/Programs.htm Diciembre 4 Papas
asadas con carne encima o
camote asado. 6:15 pm
COMIDA 7 PM DEVOCIONAL.
Platillo para adultos
$4 dls. Niños $2dls.
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
THIS MORNING
AGES 2 YEARS THROUGH
2ND GRADE
TOYS & CLOTHES FOR MONTE KRISTAL This year’s Webb Chapel Stars will be devoted to the children of the Monte Kristal congregation in Monterey, Mexico. Webb Chapel has worked with the Monte Kristal Christians for many years, encouraging them and offering assistance as well. Following is a list of the number of children by age who will benefit from the Stars this Christmas. Next Sunday, you will be able to pick up stars with children’s names and ages on them. GIRLS AGE 2 – 1 AGE 5 – 1 AGE 6 – 2 AGE 10 – 5 AGE 11 – 1 AGE 12 – 1 AGE 13 – 3 AGE 14 – 1 AGE 15 – 1 BOYS AGE 2 – 1 AGE 3 – 2 AGE 4 – 1 AGE 7 – 3 AGE 9 – 2 AGE 10 – 5 AGE 11 – 4 AGE 13 – 1 AGE 16 ­ 2 RECORDS FOR THE WEEK
NOV 24, 2013
TODAY
HS FEEDING MAIN STREET
11:30 – 3:00
TUE/DEC 3 – HS LIFE/YOUNG SOCIETY
7:00 -9:00 – IN THE THEATER ROOM
WED/DEC 4 – YOUTH PRAISE
7:15-8:00 – IN THE THEATER ROOM
SUN/DEC 8 – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
MUSICAL 6:00-7:00 – IN THE AUDITORIUM
TUE/DEC 10 – HS LIFE/YOUNG SOCIETY
7:00 -9:00 – IN THE THEATER ROOM
WED/DEC 11 – YOUTH PRAISE
7:15-8:00 – IN THE THEATER ROOM
FRI/DEC 13 – TGIF CHRISTMAS PARTY
6:30-9:30 – @ THE FORRESTERS’
SAT/DEC 14 – MS SHOPPING FOR MAGI
12 NOON-4:00
SUN/DEC 15 – MAGI CHRISTMAS PARTY
11:30-3:00 – @ MAIN STREET
BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH.
TUE/DEC 17 – HS LIFE/YOUNG SOCIETY
7:00 -9:00 – IN THE THEATER ROOM
WED/DEC 18 – YOUTH PRAISE
7:15-8:00 – IN THE THEATER ROOM
SUN/DEC 22 – HS COMPASSION
PROJECT - 7:15-8:00 – IN THE THEATER ROOM
SUN/DEC 29 – END-OF-YEAR PARTY
8 PM-8 AM – WITH WALNUT, VALLEY CREEK &
ARGYLE – COST: $10
TEEN DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
WILLIAM BARTLEY ................... DEC 24
GRANT BARTLEY ...................... DEC 24
SENIOR BIRTHDAYS
BILL KEITH ...................................... DEC 1 VIRGINIA LEWIS ............................... DEC 7 LAJUANA DOLLAR ............................ DEC 8 NANCY BEEBE ................................ DEC 11 COY ETHRIDGE ............................... DEC 11 BETTY STEGER ............................... DEC 15 PERRY CALLAHAN ........................... DEC 15 BOB NIENSTADT ............................ DEC 15 MORRIS JONES .............................. DEC 16 REEDA MOSES ............................... DEC 16 JOYCE HAHN ................................. DEC 21 BONDEY MAYS .............................. DEC 26 SHIRLEY CRAWFORD ....................... DEC 27 RAYMOND MORASKI ...................... DEC 29 SITB PRAYER REQUESTS
CAROL ANN HOEY’S AND HER SON JAMES; LINDA DODGES AND HER FAMILY COMBINED A.M. WORSHIP .............. 234
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY ................... 221
WEDNESDAY PM ....................... N/A
CONTRIBUTION ....................$13,984
ASSISTANCE .......................... $233
SPANISH RECORDS FOR THE WEEK
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
& ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY
MORNING WORSHIP ............... 9:00 AM
BIBLE CLASSES .................. 10:30 AM
SUNDAY EVENING .......CHECK WITH OFFICE
MONDAY
THE JAMES GROUP ................ 7:30 PM
STEVE STEELE .......... 972-243-4673
TUESDAY
LADIES’ CLASS (school yr) ........ 9:30 AM
ASSISTANCE ..................11 AM – 2 PM
WEDNESDAY
DEVOTIONAL ..................... 7:00 PM
BIBLE CLASSES .................... 7:15 PM
THURSDAY
ASSISTANCE .................... 11 AM–2 PM
HISPANIC SERVICES
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY ............. 10:30 AM
SUNDAY WORSHIP ............... 11:30 AM
WEDNESDAY ....................... 7:00 PM
KOREAN SERVICES
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY & WORSHIP ..... 3 PM
FRIDAY ................................ 8 PM
ELDERS
WALTER BEAM
GEORGE BUDURIN
JERRY CALVERT
GREG HARGIS
BRIAN HERRINGTON
STEVE MANKIN
BOB NIENSTADT
STEVE STEELE
MINISTERS
BERT ALEXANDER
HAI CAO
HENRY RONCANCIO
R. WAYNE WHITE
MISSIONARIES
EACH ONE OF YOU . YOUR OWN COMMUNITY
THADDEUS BRUNO ......... ST. THOMAS, VI
ANDREW GABRIEL ................. GUYANA
LOUIS MCBRIDE .........CUENCA, ECUADOR
CHARLES WHITE ............. LYON, FRANCE
SERGEI ZABRUTSKI ... SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
PHONES
CHURCH OFFICE ........... 972-241-3293
FAX ....................... 972-243-0627
WEBB CHAPEL
CHURCH OF CHRIST
13425 WEBB CHAPEL ROAD
DALLAS, TX 75234
972-241-3293
www.webbchapel.org