upcoming events - Westvue Church of Christ

If you are unable to serve, contact Danny Morgan
or the elder on call immediately.
The week of March 20, 2016
03/20
(Sun a.m.)
03/20
(Sun p.m.)
03/23
(Wed)
Song
Leader
Will Brown
Freddie Stewmon
Ethan
Courtemanche
Opening
Prayer
Tres Beasley
Tony Matthews
Danny Morgan
Reading
Dwayne Hart
(I Peter 2:11-12)
Benton
Thompson
(John 4:23-24)
Race Wilson
(Acts 17:24-25)
Lesson
Rick Rolin
"Is God Against
- Weird People"
Closing
Prayer
Tony Cross
Rick Rolin
“The Gospel of
John (#8)”
Wyatt Hickman
Work Day—
Saturday, March 19
8:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m..
We need to do some work
in the landscaping.
YOUR HELP IS
NEEDED
Bring gloves. All ages can help with
this project.
Family Bible School
(FBS)
Dates: June 26-29 6:30—8:30
Theme: Off the Beaten Path
- - Encounters with Jesus
Jim Bingham
For the Month of March
Serve Table Trent Alexander, Frank Cook
Serve Congregation Ray Barnett, Peyton Brown, Cory Duvall,
Ethan Courtemanche, Josh Harmon, John Paul Wilkerson
Alternate Marion Owen, Trent Cash
Serve Table - Evening service
Trent Alexander, Frank Cook
Ushers Brian Cook, John Paul Wilkerson, Samuel Childress
Prepare Communion(3/20, 3/27) Nada & Anne Howes
Nursery (3/20, 3/27) Dianne Jones, Hannah Jones
Baptismal Assistants Brian Cook, Jeannette Matthews
Sound Control Race Wilson (Sunday am),
Josh Harmon (Sunday pm), Peyton Brown (Wed pm)
Library Volunteer week of 3/20
Deena Alexander (am),
Jane George (pm), Sue James (Wed.)
Elder on Call
Van Driver
UPCOMING EVENTS
Joe George
Randell Dodson
We Need LOTS of help this year;
please sign up at the main bulletin board.
Please keep these dates in mind
as you plan for your family events:
March 25 - April 1
Marshall Co. Schools Spring Break
April 17 - Friends & Family Day
April 8-10 - Spring Retreat
May 1 - Senior Night
June 12-17 - Illinois Day Camp
June 26-29 - Family Bible School
Westvue Church of Christ
1710 Mooresville Hwy.
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-2571
www.westvue.org
Office e-mail: [email protected]
Nues & Vues
@Westvue
Church of Christ
Elders
Thomas Blalock
David Cook
Joe George
Tony Matthews
Deacons
Ed Anderson
Tres Beasley
Mark Blalock
Brian Cook
Tony Cross
Danny Morgan
Ministers
Rick Rolin
359-2571 (office)
Youth Minister
Mike Whitehead
Understand Your Competition
I have loved competitive sports since I was a boy, and I still do. I admit the
legend is not what he was a few years ago. Today I am like this one fellow who described himself this way: “The older I am, the better I was.”
Nowadays, the closest I get to competitive sports is on the golf course. At my
age, I can still smash the golf ball, and this time of the year is most enjoyable for golfers like me. The cold weather that is hard on old bones is being replaced by warmer,
beautiful days. It is something I look forward to with great anticipation.
Golf is a competitive sport, but your biggest competition is the golf course. It
is designed to be difficult and ultimately beat you. The better you know the course,
the better your opportunity to be successful against it. The most difficult courses to
play are those you’ve never played. The course, which is your competitor, will have
the advantage over you.
As Christians, we must understand our competition if we are to be successful. What is our greatest competition? Is it the devil, the Christian’s arch enemy? The
Word of God teaches us to always be on guard for him: “8 Be of sober spirit, be on the
alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to
devour. 9 But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world” (I Peter 5:8-9).
Why is the devil such a formidable opponent? I believe it is because he
works in unlikely ways. For instance, the Scripture says the following about him:
1) He is crafty (II Corinthians 11:3).
2) He is able to disguise himself so not to be noticed by us (II Corinthians
11:14).
3) He works in the areas of deceit (II Corinthians 11:13).
4) He has those who work to accomplish his will on earth (II Corinthians
11:12-15).
You see the devil doesn’t advertise himself or his activities or his mission.
His expertise is corrupting our thinking so we make bad choices. Once our thinking
has been corrupted, it is only a matter of time before our behavior has been corrupted.
Continued inside . . .
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
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
March 20, 2016
No. 12
YOUTH NEWS
Happy Birthday to…
3/26
3/27
Matthew Morgan
Maggie Morgan
(8)
(3)
An outside Work Day at the building is
scheduled for 3/19 from 8 a.m. til 11 a.m.
Games/Devo Night is Sat. 3/19 at
the Whitehead’s at 5 p.m. for grades 4-12
and parents. Sign up at the youth board.
Our annual Spring Retreat for
Grades 4-12 is Apr. 8-10. Reg. forms are
due Sun., Mar. 20.
The Egg Hunt is Sun. 3/20 at the
home Danny and Jaime Morgan at 1744
McBride Rd. from 1-3 p.m. Stuffed eggs
and food is provided. Bring a basket or
bag. Sign up at the Youth Board!
Singing in the Steeple +
Snacks is Sun. 3/27 after evening ser-
vices. Sign up at the Youth Board for food
and drinks!
Illinois Day Camp
is June 13-16. Sign up on the Youth Board.
Upcoming Events
3/30
4/10
Sonic Run
Area-wide @ Cornersville
REMEMBER ME IN PRAYER
(CARE Line - 359-9589 after 3:00 p.m.)
□Kenneth & Patricia Hillard Continue to keep Kenneth & Patricia in your
prayers as Kenneth battles liver disease.
□Doug & Karen Martin. Doug is in UTSW Hospital in Dallas. Doug is
feeling better and is in good spirits. Cards may be sent to #6 Michael
Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032.
□Dan Courtemanche is in Vanderbilt Medical Center. He is undergoing
tests.
□Virginia Holbert has been moved to NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil), room
203.
□Doris Webb has been moved to NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil) for therapy
and rehab as she recovers from back surgery. She is in room 321.
□Monica Addington (daughter of Sherry Ferguson, friend of many in the
congregation) underwent surgery last week for a brain tumor. She is
doing well.
□Dorothy Echols (sister of Laverne Thomason, aunt of Rita Barnett) is
at home under hospice care.
□Lavonne Lowrance Hobby (former Westvue member, and mother of
Tammy Owen) is home and recovering from surgery.
□Lillian Hollandsworth (9 year old cousin of Leanne Hammons) is
staying in the Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta. She is doing well and
is continuing her rehab as an outpatient.
□Maggie Hollandsworth (4 year old cousin of Leanne Hammons)
remains in ICU in Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Maggie is recovering
from surgery to repair her spinal cord. Cards may be sent to Lillian and
Maggie % Nelson & Janet Hollandsworth, 203 Lexington Dr., Smyrna, TN
37167.
□Tyler Moorehead (a junior at MCHS, son of Hugh and Salina
Moorehead, friend of many in the congregation) is taking chemo
treatments for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
□Billy Noland (father of Brenda Hart) is home after a stay in the hospital.
He is on hospice care.
□Bessie Roberts (mother of Peggy Barrom) is home after a stay in
the hospital. She is under hospice care.
□Charlene Rolin (sister-in-law of Rick Rolin) is in Vanderbilt Medical
Center. She underwent surgery Tuesday.
□Raylin Ward (2 years of age, cousin of Teresa Howse) is continuing to
take chemo treatments for liver cancer. Cards may be sent to Raylin
Ward 202-26th Street; West Tifton, GA 31794.
Additional Prayer List
NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil): Evelyn Clift, Nancy Derryberry, Sue Dockery, Virginia
Holbert, Delia Osborne, Clarice Wales, Barbara Elise Murphy
NHC-Oakwood: Faye Tucker, Claudie Smith
Members and Family & Friends: Ed & Donna Campbell, James Carpenter,
Richard Cashion, Billy & Barbara Chunn, Virginia Corbin, Dan Courtemanche, Carolyn
Curtis, Penny Gipson, April Haislip, Kenneth & Patricia Hillard, Virginia Holbert, Sue James,
Doug Martin, Valton Martin, Dot Parsons, Dorlene Sargent, Don Smith, Doris Webb, Pam
Williams, Bobby Winsett, Brandon Bradley, Don Cash, John Francis, Ruth Hargrove, Jane
Keith, Phillip & Michelle King, Polly Middleton, Eugene Parsons, Willard Pyles, 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
Continued from inside . . .
Therefore, if we are to be successful in overcoming our opponent (the devil) we must understand him and
his capability. John reminds us “We know that we are of
God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil
one” (I John 5:19). Since the evil one has the whole world
(things that have been corrupted by sin) as his tools; we
must be constantly on guard so we will not be taken advantage of by him (Read II Corinthians 2:11).
In addition to the devil, we have another competitor . . . ourselves. As Christians, we are competing against
ourselves. The great apostle Paul in Romans 7 pointed out
the struggles with the flesh. You should take the time to
read and study Romans 7:14-25. Paul is describing the conflict that is taking place between the two natures.
You see, there is a part of me that truly wants to
do right according to God’s Holy Word and Will. There is
another part of me that desires the forbidden fruit. If I am to
successfully overcome the sinful desires of the flesh, I must
know myself, especially my weaknesses.
As Christians, we are not competing against one
another. My goal is not to be a “better” Christian than you.
My goal is to overcome my temptations, sins, and weaknesses so that I will become what God desires me to be as a
child of God.
I mentioned at the beginning of this article how I
enjoy competitive sports. After living as a Christian for
almost forty years, the greatest challenge, the greatest competition involves living as a Christian in a sinful world. Yet,
it is worth the challenge because sometime in the future,
with the Lord’s help, we will receive the greatest prize of
all (II Timothy 4:6-8).
Rick
Visitation Team 3
(Rick Rolin) will meet Sunday evening (Mar ch
20) after services. They will meet at the home of
Nada Howes, please bring finger foods.
Team members are: Rick & Sue Rolin, David &
Pat Cook, Randell & Norma Dodson, Jerry &
Donna King, Trent & Deena Alexander, Nada &
Anne Howes, Bobby & Sue Albrecht.
Grief Support Meeting and Potluck
Friday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the Service
Complex. Ron Kleine will be this month’s guest
speaker. Everyone is invited to attend this potluck
meeting, especially those who have suffered the
loss of a loved one.
Thank You to the Illinois Day Camp
Group - Kristina Odum wanted to let ever yone know how much she appreciated the sympathy card from Westvue on the death of her father.
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARIES
3-23
3-25
3-26
3-27
Chad Campbell, Faye London, Angie Whitehead
Jamie Holbert
Samantha Holbert, Matthew Morgan,
Jeanette Sharp
Maggie Morgan
AREA & FAMILY EVENTS
3/19
3/20
3/20
3/20
3/20-3/23
3/22
3/25
3/25
3/25-4/1
4/3
4/5
4/8-4/10
4/9
*Ladies Day at Scribner’s Mill
Haiti School Funds Due
Elders/Deacons Meeting
Visitation Team 3 (Rick Rolin)
*Gospel Meeting at Antioch Church of Christ
Tuesday Ladies Bible Class 10:00a.m.
Office closed
Grief Support Meeting and Potluck
Marshall County Schools - Spring Break
Visitation Team 4 (Roy Huey)
Tuesday Ladies Bible Class 10:00 a.m.
Spring Retreat at T.A.G.
*Ladies Day at Farmington
*Information is posted on the bulletin board.
Sympathy- We extend our sympathy to the following families:
- The family of Eisley Edgell (daughter of Shawn
& Leslie Edgell, friends of Alison Cook). Ther e
will be a memorial service for Eisley, Saturday at
2:00 p.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in
Nashville.
- The family of Jasper Goin (founder of the Illinois
Day Camp, husband of Gela Goin, father of David
Goin.) At this time, ar r angements have not been
made.
- The family of Melba Martin (sister-in-law of
Valton Martin and aunt of Doug Martin and Kyle
Martin). Her funer al ser vice will be conducted
Friday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at London Funeral
Home. Visitation with the family will be Thursday,
(March 17) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at London Funeral
Home.
- The family of David Sanders (brother of Norma
Dodson). His funer al ser vice will be conducted
Thursday night (March 17) at 7:00 p.m. at RG & GR
Harris Funeral Home in Garden City, MI.
- The family of Paul Witherow (friend of Norma
Rutherford). At this time, ar r angements have not
been made.