May 17, 2015 - Granbury Church of Christ

FOLLOWING CHRIST
Discipling / Equipping / Serving
GLORY
OF
GOD!
Family News
The Power of the Gospel in Mexico
Prayer Requests
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God
for the salvation of everyone who believes…”
Romans 1:16
The power of God through the gospel is still at work today, saving and
changing lives across the world! GCOC recently received reports from several
of our mission partners in Mexico that attest to this fact.
Jardines de la Mancha church plant in Chihuahua City – Javier Adame
relates that regular, weekly worship services began the first Sunday of the year
at this new congregation in Chihuahua City. Attendance has increased from 4
that first Sunday to a current average of 12-17 each week. Progress has also
been made in making new contacts and conducting home Bible studies.
Casa de la Esperanza in Anahuac – Gil Sanchez informs us that two
young ladies at Casa – Salena and Norma – were baptized into Christ in February. In Gil’s words, “One of our greatest joys is to see the change take place in
the lives of our children…as they grow in the knowledge of our Lord.”
Iglesia de Cristo in Cuauhtemoc –
Othoniel Gutierrez announces that seven
people have been baptized into Christ
since the first of the year as a result of
this church’s weekly radio program,
home Bible studies, and prison ministry.
One of the converts is a young man from
Japan named Akira who is visiting his
mother in Mexico for a few months.
Using Google Translator and Akira’s
mother as an interpreter, Othoniel was
able to teach Akira the gospel in his own
language.
TO THE
Members in Rehab
Alma Gilliam – Granbury Villa,
Bobbie Van Liew – Harbor Lakes Rehab
Members
Helen Lockett, Caroline Monday,
Mary Beth Moore, Michael O’Dell,
Harold Renninger, Jane Thompson,
Bonnie Vance, Don Wiggins
Relatives/Friends
Eric Austin, Charmaine Boone,
Jared Dear, Hanna Darden, Cindy
Horn, Lillian Jeffries, Tom McClelen,
Gil and Becky Sanchez, James Stone,
Lou Seckler, Ronnie Vance
at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Pottery Barn &
The Panhandle.
Rejoice
Tammy McClelen was baptized
on Sunday, May 10. She and her husband, Andy, live at 105 Rio Grande St
Apt 107, Glen Rose 76043 and their
telephone number is 254-396-6365.
Tammy is the daughter-in-law of Richard and Marla McClelen.
Announcements
Thank You
A very big “thanks” to ever yone
for the cards, calls, visits, and especially the prayers. Everything is coming
along well, at least when I don’t push
too hard. Another couple of months
should do it for recovery. In Him, Michael O’Dell
Othoniel with Akira
following his baptism.
As you can see, the Lord is working through the gospel in exciting and unexpected ways. Othoniel ends his report with this appeal: “We continue to
request your prayers for us that our Savior continues to open doors to the
preaching of the gospel.” Let’s honor his plea on behalf of all the dedicated
servants in God’s kingdom who are sharing the good news of Jesus around the
world.
Jan Knox
Dearest Brothers & Sisters, My
words cannot express my gratitude for
all you have done for my family & I
this past week. Thank you for prayers
said on our behalf, words of encouragement & cards expressing sympathy.
My Love & Best Wishes to Each of
You, Lynda Middlebrook (former
member)
Bridal Shower
Honoring Caitlyn McCoy on Sunday, May 17, from 2:00pm-3:30pm at
the home of Bobbye Petty, at 4618
Stoney Creek Ct. (please note location
change). T.J. & Caitlyn are registered
VBS is coming soon.
June 8-12, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
You may sign up in your Sunday
morning classrooms or at the VBS Information table in the Gym. Volunteers
are also needed. It takes lots of volunteers to make VBS fun for all involved.
Volunteers can sign up in your classrooms or the Information table as well.
Wednesday Night Diner – May
20, 5:00pm – 6:00pm. The White Plate
Special includes Smothered Steak,
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, California
Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Dessert and
Drink for $5. Kid-friendly menu of
Chicken Tenders or Individual Pizza
(Cheese or Pepperoni) or Salad is also
available for $1 each.
Cherokee Home for Children
needs your help! They are in desperate
need for married Christian couples
from their 20s and up to serve the children at Cherokee as direct-care staff
(houseparents). They offer a very comfortable housing, insurance, and benefit
package along with a schedule that
allows for up to 15 full weeks off per
year. Call Executive Director, Delton
McGuire, at 325-372-7621 or find out
more about the home and get an application package on the website at
www.chc4kids.org.
Piecemakers Quilting Bee – Tuesday, May 26, from 4:00pm-8:00pm, at
the Christian Service Center. Bring
your own supper. Experience is not
necessary. Time is spent working together piecing quilts to be donated. If
you have questions, contact Betty
Curbo, Becky Roberts or Jamie Skelton.
parents stay with them. If you have
any questions, please contact Jami
Hamrick.
39ers
You are invited to a Game and
Potluck Day –
Each Thursday
beginning at noon
in the Parlor. Bring
a sack lunch and
your favorite game
and join us for a
fun afternoon.
Motherly Love
Mothers of infants
through kindergarteners - J oin us for our
first session of Motherly
Love on Thursday, June
4, from 6:00-8:30pm, at the home of
Marsha Gilbert, 1540 Boyd Rd. If you
plan to attend, please RSVP to Ginger
McCall or Heather Blevins by Sunday,
May 31.
Family/ Children’s Ministry
End of School Swim Party for all
kids entering kindergarten through fifth
grade on Monday, June 1, at the home
of Susan Blevins (601 E Woodcreek
Ct). The party will start at 12:45pm,
and hotdogs will be provided for
lunch. Please pick up your child at
4:00pm. Siblings are more than welcome to come; however, we ask that
Wednesday Night Classes
Through June 3
Remembering Our Roots: History
of the Church of Christ in Hood
County
Chris Frizzell ~ Room 5
At the Crossroads: Discerning
God’s Will
Jan Knox ~ Room 7 Ladies’ Class
Looking to Eternity: Realities of
Heaven and Hell
Tom Rickey ~ Room 30
Attendance Report
In the Spotlight
Sunday, May 10
May 17, 2015
Choosing to be Truthful
There’s something about the things that we say that kind of stack up one way.
Then there’s the way we live or the reality about certain situations that stack up another way. If both stacks line up, you can build something strong on them. When
what we say lines up with what we do, people know they can trust us. Our words
then have strength, and our lives become built with integrity. Honesty really is an
important topic. That’s why our children are spending the
Being honest
month of May talking about it. Honesty is choosing to be
truthful in whatever you say and do.
isn’t just about the
When we’re honest, when our words line up with our
actions, people know they can trust us. Our relationships
grow stronger. God understands the relationship between
honesty and trust. This is something God set into motion
in the first place.
words you say; it’s
really about the life
you live.
Since the beginning, God has been in the business of making and keeping promises. God told Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation of people, and he
was. God told the Israelites that He would provide for them in the desert, and He did.
God told Joshua that the wall of Jericho would fall if the people marched around it for
seven days, and it did. God told Mary that she would give birth to a Son, Jesus, and
she did. That baby boy was the answer to a promise God had set in motion from the
beginning: God kept His promise to send a Savior. When we were lost, He came
through and sent Jesus, the Messiah, the One in whom we can ultimately put all of
our trust.
That’s really what this is all about, isn’t it? God is honest! He has proven from
the beginning that He can be trusted, even to the point of giving up His Son. And
we’re called to reflect the image of God to a world around us that is desperate for
people who will live with integrity.
Continue to pray that this month will be a great reminder to all of us to be honest,
no matter what the situation looks like.
Monday: 5/18 - Don’t think evil of one another.
Zechariah 7:10
242
8:15 am Assembly
165
10:45 am Assembly
244
Worship Assembly Total
409
Sunday pm Assembly
49
Life Groups
n/c
Sunday pm Total
49
Tuesday: 5/19 - Don’t take advantage of one another. Leviticus 25:17
Following Christ to the Glory of God
Wednesday: 5/20 - Don’t provoke & envy one another. Galatians 5:25-26
Thursday: 5/21 - Don’t lie to one another. Colossians 3:9-10
Friday: 5/22 - Don’t slander one another . J ames
4:11-12
Saturday: 5/23 - Don’t destr oy one another . Galatians 5:15
GCOC Mission Statement
Following Christ to the Glory of God
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Honoring the Word
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Pursuing Unity
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Serving the Community
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Extending the Kingdom
Worship Leader – John Duty
Schedule of Services
Sunday Morning Worship
8:15am &
10:45am
Sunday Morning Bible Class
9:30am
Sunday Evening Worship
6:00pm
Sunday Spanish-speaking Bible
Class
4:00pm
Sunday Spanish-speaking
5:00pm
GOD GATHERS HIS PEOPLE…
You’re Worthy of My Praise
Body Life
Jody Gilbert
I’m Happy Today
Kids’ Time
Worship
Kevin Brown
#1014 Jesus Loves Me
Wednesday Evening
6:30pm
Elders
Mike Blevins
Ronnie Roberts
David Casey
Ike Sawyer
Joe Daugherty
Bob Spies
Mike Gilbert
Ira Wright
Billy Martin
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Kevin Brown
Sunday: 5/17 - Bear with one another . Ephesians
4:2
Granbury Proclaimer
Volume 36 Issue 20
Editors: Rita Powell & Jan Knox
Granbury Church of Christ
1905 W. Pearl St.
Granbury, Tx 76048-0396
Office: (817)573-2613
Fax: (817)573-2966
E-mail:janknox@gr anbur ycoc.net or
[email protected]
We want our kids to begin building the kind of lives that show they can be trusted
because they know the One who can be trusted above any other. Proverbs 10:9 says,
“Anyone who lives without blame walks safely.” Being honest isn’t just about the
words you say; it’s really about the life you live. Our memory verse comes from the
Psalm 119:29, “Keep me from cheating and telling lies. Be kind and teach me your
law.”
2015: Living Our Mission
Sunday Bible Class
Ministry Staff
Hebrews 3:12-13
#422 Spirit of the Living God
Come, Spirit, Come
1 Peter 1:22-23
GOD INVITES US TO HIS TABLE…
# 705 A Common Love
The Lord’s Supper Prayers
Kevin Brown
Children’s/Family Minister
8:15 James Royse/10:45 Von Burba
Harold Durham
Minister of
Community Services
GOD’S PEOPLE BRING OFFERINGS…
John Duty
Worship and Body Life Minister
8:15 James Royse/10:45 Von Burba
Contribution Prayer
#421 Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Michael Grayson
Youth Minister
Mark Hackney
Administrative Minister
John Knox
Preaching Minister
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD...
Sermon: Bear With One Another
Ephesians 4:2
John Knox
GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND…
#911 Bring Christ Your Broken Life
GOD SENDS US TO LOVE AND SERVE…
Let Us Be You
Benediction Prayer
8:15 Harold Durham/10:45 Stephen Windham
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