Fragrant Living - Dellcrest Church of Christ
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Fragrant Living - Dellcrest Church of Christ
Thought For Today “Jesus Is The Best Foundation Upon Which To Build A Solid Life.” 1550 S W W White Road San Antonio, TX 78220 Church: (210) 337-2044 Fax: (210) 337-2106 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Page Address: www.dellcrestchurchofchrist.org Fragrant Living I am full, having received . . . the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma . . . well pleasing to God. — Philippians 4:18 I’m grateful that God has given us the sense of smell so we can enjoy the many fragrances of life. I think of how much I enjoy something as simple as the fresh and inviting aroma of after-shave lotion in the morning. Or the mellow smell of fresh-cut grass in the spring. I especially enjoy sitting in the backyard when the delicate scent of my favorite roses fills the air. And then there are the savory aromas of delicious food. So it catches my attention when the apostle Paul says that our generous acts of love toward others are like a “sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God” (Phil. 4:18). When we think of helping those in need, we usually think of it as the right thing to do— or even the Christlike thing to do. But Paul says that our intentional act of reaching out to meet someone’s need actually fills the throne room of God with a fragrance that brings pleasure to Him. We can please God with the aromas that rise from being a blessing to others! What an added incentive this is for us to perform deeds of kindness in His name. Who might need your act of kindness today? Ask God to lead you to someone. Be a blessing. It’s a fragrant thing to do! INSIGHT: Paul says, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content . . . . I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (4:11,13). Paul’s contentment came from the sufficiency of knowing Christ, not from the gifts he received from the Philippian believers (vv. 14-17). However, these sacrificial gifts were a “sweet-smelling aroma” to God (v. 18; see Lev. 7:12-15) WEEKLY BULLETIN SUNDAY, April 12, 2015 April 17-19 Youth Weekend hosted by Mountain View Church of Christ in Dallas, TX. The theme is “Face the Book: Living an Accountable Life”. Registration fee is $60.00 per youth and includes Six Flags admission, t-shirts, meals, and concert. See bulletin board for additional details on classes. April 17-19 South Union Marriage Retreat will be held in San Marcos, Texas. David Lane Marsalis Avenue CoC in Dallas will be a keynote speaker in collaboration with Bro & Sis Uris Roberson from Hawkins, Texas. Please contact Anthony or Beth Rollie if you are interested in participating. April 17-19 Ladies Retreat hosted by Eastside Church of Christ in Austin, TX. The theme is “There is Much to Do…Here am I Lord, Use Me”. Penny Laing of Highland Village Church of Christ will be the guest speaker. April 19-22 Gospel Meeting hosted by LaVernia Church of Christ. The theme is “Moving Forward in the 21st Century”. Bro. Max Tarbet of Florenceville, AL will be the guest speaker. See bulletin board for additional details. Order Of Service Assignments Announcements/ Visitor Recognition Elder’s Address Song Leaders 04/12/15-10:30a.m. 04/12/15-5:00p.m. 04/19/15-10:30a.m. 04/19/15-5:00p.m. Larry Stevenson Randy Dawson Willie Hillman, Jr. Maurice Hill, Jr. Angelo Haygood Darrell Davis James Adams Phillip Clack, Jr. Raynard Davis James Adams Darrell Davis James Adams Officiating/ Communion Scripture Reading Keith Fussell Maurice Hill, Jr. Keith Graham Xavier Freelon Jesse Martinez Xavier Freelon Taylor Hunt Willie Hillman, III Prayer Elmer Parker Hoyet Andrews, II Clay Burris Sonny Merrell Sermon Minister Minister Minister Minister Eric Freelon Eric Freelon Michael Bee Phillip Clack, Jr. Angelo Haygood Harrell Holmes, Sr. Response/Recognition Charlie McDougal Prayer For Responses/ James Adams Closing Prayer New Member Michael Bee Recognition Readers Maurice Hill, Sr. Mon – April 13 Prelude to the Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 10:14-22; 11:23-30 Sat 18 Michael Bee Randy Dawson Weekly Bible Reading—The Lord’s Supper Part II Tues– April 14 Wed – April 15 Thur - April 16 Fri - April 17 Introduction Communion Proclamation Self-Examination Rom 5:6-10; 1 John 1:7 1 Cor 10:14-22; 6:911; Matt 26:26-29 1 Cor 11:18-22; 23-26 1 Cor 11:27-30; 2 Cor 13:4-6 1. How do we commune with Christ when observing the Lord's Supper? 2. Paul instructed the Corinthians about the purpose of the Lord's Supper, Do we need this reminder today? 3. What kind of examination are we to do before we take the Lord's Supper today? Greeters/Ushers Work Schedule 04/12 Greeters—Brittany Curtis, Pat Curtis & Roylee Hardaway Ushers—Maurice Hill, Jr. & Terry Holmes, Sr. 04/19 Greeters—Theresa Bee, Pershama Dailey & Ricardo Barnett Ushers—Keith Fussell & Charlie McDougal ATTENDANCE SUNDAY(04/05/15) WEDNESDAY(04/08/15) Bible Class 92 Morning Bible Class 20 Morning Worship 305 Evening Bible Class 51 Evening Worship 48 Special Prayer Requests and/or Repentance and Confession of Sins: Theresa Jerry, Novella White, Velma Andrews, Hubert Jones, Phyllis Johnson, Luci Allen, Lessie Adams, Corella Sparks, Wanda Robinson, Iglehart & Mallett Family, Hattie Gaston, Elesha Roberts, Leah Allen, Kristel Williams, Sonja Okoye, Laurisha Ndebele, Laura McKnight, Diana Horton-Barnett. James 5:16, Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. MEMBER STATUS FOR 2015 Baptisms to Date 3 Placed Memberships to Date 1 HOME—Sis. Doris Hysaw, Sis. Zenobia Bechet, Sis. Marie Anthony, Sis. Mary Shelton. CONVALESCENCE—Sis. Clarice Shelton is at home. Bro. James Hardeman is in Normandy Terrace. Sis. Gennell Porter has moved. Her new location is unknown at this time. If any member receives information, please inform Sis. McKnight. Bro. Richard Friend is at 252 Spring Meadow Lane, Schertz, TX 78154, Phone # is 210-459-4923. Sis. Juanita Lewis is at 25350 Colt River, SA, TX 78261, Phone # 210-464-3013; Sis. Betty Vernon is in hospice care at 8447 Star Creek, San Antonio, TX 78251. For any changes to the sick list, please contact Sis. Laura McKnight at 337-2044. Matthew 25: 36, … I was sick, and ye visited me… HAPPY BIRTHDAY 04/14 Barbara Jackson, Donald Holden, Jr. 04/15 Mary Allen 04/18 Vicki Patridge HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 04/12 LeAnthony & Montresor Ashton 04/17 Maurice & Aretha Hill COMMUNION DUTY April 12 Pershama Dailey BreAna Powell April 19 Alovya Freelon Keri Brady April 26 Marjorie Johnson Gale Duke April NURSES ON DUTY Beth Rollie Dee Dawson BAPTISM DUTY Pat Curtis Dalphine Himes Youth Assistant BreAna Powell Male Helper David Teamer, II CALENDAR MINISTER Jerry Houston 210-337-2047 SHEPHERDS James Adams 210-662-6828 210-584-7022 Phillip Clack 210-661-9386 210-287-5795 Darrell Davis 210-648-8795 210-887-7030 A.V. Gates 210-227-4783 210-387-8284 Angelo Haygood 210-481-7047 703-470-3165 Harrell Holmes, Sr. 210-666-3342 210-313-3026 DEACONS Raynard Davis 210-403-0021 Maurice Hill, Sr. 210-646-9826 Hubert Jones 210-599-2089 Anthony Rollie 210-888-4000 SUNDAY Parents of high school graduates please turn in the required info to David or Latasha Teamer. May 2-3 Youth Weekend hosted by East Side C of C in Austin, TX. Micheal Williams of Fidelity C of C will be the guest speaker. May 31 High School Senior Graduation Banquet hosted at Luby’s Downtown at 1:00p.m. MISSION STATEMENT To Save Souls and to Keep the Saved Saved CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm DID YOU KNOW THAT 1. The Bible speaks of just one church: Read Matt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4; Col. 1:18; I Cor. 12: 12-27. 2. Denominational division is contrary to the teaching of the Bible? Read: I Cor. 1:10; Phil. 3:16 3. In order to become a Christian, one must: a) Hear the gospel - Rom. 10:17; Acts 15:7 b) Believe in Christ - John 8:24; Heb. 11:6 c) Repent of sins - Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30 d) Confess faith in Christ - Matt. 10:32; Romans 10:9-10 e) Be baptized for remission of sins - Acts 2:38 4. When one obeys Christ in being baptized: a) He gets into Christ - Gal. 3:27; I Cor. 12:13 b) He is saved from his past sins - I Pet. 3:2021; Mark 16:15-16 Why not obey the gospel of Christ! Bible Class 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 5:00p.m. Rosewood Nursing Home Visitation 1st & 4th 3:00p.m. TUESDAY Food & Clothing 1:30—3:00p.m. WEDNESDAY Morning Bible Class Evening Bible Class 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY Food & Clothing 1:30—3:00p.m. SATURDAY PERSONAL EVANGELISM Bus Ministry Meeting 9:00 a.m. Members Restoration Ministry 2nd Saturday 9:30 a.m. YOUTH LEADERS Stephen Allen 210-364-9156 LeAnthony Ashton 210-387-5983 Raynard Davis 210-275-2838 David Teamer, II 832-202-4932 Sunday A.M. & Wednesday P.M. Bible Study Topics Adult Bible Class: Angelo Haygood (Auditorium) – This We Do: emphasis on worship and our participation in it, these in -depth studies enable us to re-examine concepts and practices we have studied before, but now seek to renew our emphasis. Young Adult Bible Class: Darrell Davis (Fellowship Hall) –This We Do: Same as above. Adult First Principles: James Adams (Room 16) – First Principles: A Study of Authority in Religion. Marriage Class: Anthony & Beth Rollie (Library) –Turn Up The Love: Recapturing God’s original intent for marriage. Wednesday Adult Bible Class: Anthony Rollie & Elmer Parker (Auditorium) – Spiritual Discipline Wednesday Adult Bible Class: Darrell Davis (Fellowship Hall) – This We Do: emphasis on worship and our participation in it, these in-depth studies enable us to re-examine concepts and practices we have studied before. Wednesday Adult Bible Class: James Adams (Room 16) – First Principles: A Study of Authority in Religion.