2012-35 August 26 - Baker Heights Church of Christ

A U GUST 26, 2012
V O LUME 50 , I SSUE 35
Order of Service
August 26, 2012
Song Leader ................................................................... John Hanson
#947 – “Jesus, Let Us Come to Know You”
Greeting/Announcements .................................................. Frank Peck
#120 – “Day by Day”
Prayer ..............................................................................Jesse Pharis
#726 – “We Saw Thee Not”
Communion Focus ....................................................... Donny Vogler
2nd Communion Prayer ............................................ Rodney Windell
Contribution Prayer ....................................................Charles Butler
#116 – “Consider the Lilies”
#554 – “Rise Up, O Men of God”
Scripture Reading ..............................................................Ed Cowart
2 KINGS 2:11-12 (NIV)
Sermon ............................................................................ Steve Smith
“A MAN EXPRESSES HIS FAITH”
#134 – “Faith is the Victory”
“Make Me A Servant”
Elders’ Comments and Closing Prayer ...........................Larry Taylor
 We have an attended nursery at the back of the auditorium for infants up
to 24 months old. Please make use of this room if your children become
restless during our assembly.
 There are Children’s Worship Bulletins on the tables at the back of the
auditorium. The yellow sheets are for ages 3-6; the tan sheets are for
ages 7-12.
ASSIGNMENTS
TODAY
 Communion to
Shut-ins:
Doyle Maxwell
Cameron McElyea
Robert Dennis
 Nursery Staff:
Angie Oliver (a.m.)
Kaylee Rowe (p.m.)
 PM Assembly Leaders:
Michael Jones
(song leader)
Ky Rowe
(scripture reader)
1 Timothy 5:9-10
Steve Smith
(preacher)
“DOING GOOD DEEDS”
 University Place:
Charles Jacobs
(opening prayer)
Tommy Holmes
(song leader)
Richard Herring
(communion)
Larry Bailey
(speaker)
Christopher Hall
(closing prayer)
 CBC/Power Hour
resumes on
September 9th.
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GOOD MORNING!
With football season
about to start I spent a little
time the other day
researching some players on
the internet for the fantasy
football competition some of
us do in the youth group. I
have made it my mission not to get beaten this
year. In my search I came across an article
that revealed interesting statistics about the
home field advantage. The article proved
teams consistently perform better when they
have the home field advantage. There are
many reasons why the home team has the
advantage, but I think one of the biggest
reasons is the fans. Having a whole stadium
shouting and cheering you on does something
for your confidence and your willingness to
give it your all. I had the opportunity last year
to attend a professional football game; one of
the things that most impressed me was the
noise. There is nothing quite like 70,000
people cheering on a single team in an
enclosed stadium. Try to think back to a time
you personally were playing a sport and heard
someone cheering you on from the crowd. It is
almost like you feel yourself starting to play
better.
Words of encouragement affect our lives
whether they are shouted in a stadium or given
to us written down on a card. Words of
encouragement can mean the difference
between staying in the game or giving up. Paul
wrote in Thessalonians 5:13 we should
“comfort each other and edify one another.”
There are many avenues you can use to
express words of encouragement: There are
the yellow cards (at the back of the
auditorium) to write an encouraging note to
someone – it will even get mailed for you. You
can speak to them either in person or on the
phone. Most importantly, you can always
encourage others by remembering them in
prayer. Let us encourage one another all the
more as the day approaches. (Hebrews
10:25)
In Him,
Luke Bower
Dear children, let us not love with
words or tongue but with actions and
in truth.
1 John 3:18
Announcements
TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
High School students meet for their weekly
Tuesday night Bible studies at 7:30 p.m. on
Tuesday (8/28) at the home of Luke &
Carrie Bower (430 Victoria). This fall they
are doing a series on the Song of Solomon.
FIFTH QUARTERS TO RESUME ON
SEPTEMBER 7TH
Football season is back and we traditionally
have a “Fifth Quarter” fellowship at the 8:28
House after a
home game.
This is time for
our young
people to invite
friends to a
safe place to
hang out for a
few hours, play
games and
share good
times. We need
adult sponsors for this event and there is a
sign up sheet on the bulletin board at the
back of the auditorium for them to volunteer
for a specific night. Take a few moments,
adults, and see when you can help out.
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ELDERS
STEVE’S CORNER
Ladies Night Out, September
17: Ladies, put this date on
your calendar and be thinking
about it. According to my wife,
this is always a fun time
together. The elders’ wives are
hosting this one and plan to
emphasize the various ministries that ladies sign up
for. Lots of food, fun, and fellowship. Don’t miss it!
Blood Drive, Wednesday, August 29, 6-8:30 PM:
There has been a change in the
Baker Height’s location of where
to give your blood. Both blood
mobiles are out of order;
consequently, the blood will be
drawn in the fellowship area. This
blood is donated to the Baker
Heights’ account, and any of our
members can use it.
Our New Preacher needs help
moving in Thursday, August
30, Mid-afternoon: Wes &
Hollee McAdams could greatly
use your muscles; it’s hard to
unload a moving truck. Please
contact John or Suzanne at the
church office, (692-6974). They
can give you lots more details
about where and when.
Family Retreat, October 12-13, Lueder’s
Encampment: This Encampment is loved by
everybody who has gone. And with the new theme
being: “Extreme Home Makeover: God’s Edition,” it
ought to be great! This location is just a few miles
north of Abilene. With the American home under
attack, we need all the help we can get in our
homes.
Today Pot Luck immediately after A.M.
Worship: Thank you guys for being so
thoughtful.
– Steve Smith
Charles Beebe
Richard Bower
Ron McElyea
Floyd Miller ** (elder of month)
Larry Taylor
PREACHING MINISTER
Steve Smith
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTER
Luke Bower
DEACONS
Bill Baskett
Cameron McElyea
Ed Cowart
Scott McGaha
Hank Davis
Simon Mora
Robert Dennis
Wayne Newman
Zane Dennis
Richard Oller
Otis Guthrie
Charles Payne
John Hanson
Frank Peck
Tommy Holmes
Stuart Tiner
Michael Jones
Donny Vogler
MISSIONARIES
Ken Crow – Taylor County Jail
Doug Kashorek – New York
Eddison Fowler – Brazil
Randy Matheny – Brazil
EASTREACH ZAMBIA
LOCAL PREACHERS
Wellington Mwanza
Peter Mbale
Apson Phiri
Sinkamba Banda
Selestino Phiri
Emmanuel Chunga John Vwalika
William Mwanza
Ben Nyirenda
Austern Phiri
Thomas Mtonga
Andrew Sakala
Kevinson Zulu
INDIAN LOCAL PREACHERS
Samuel Waghmare
K. Jaya Paul
Albert Ganpatrao
B. Ramu
S. Prasada Rao
G. Suvarna Raju
Billana John
B. James
Ch. Appa Rao
B. Azaraiah
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September Volunteer
 Maxwell Hospitality Team makes visits
Assignments
this week.
 Sunday (8/26) – Pot Luck Luncheon after
the morning assembly. We are honoring
Steve Smith for his years of services as
preaching minister.
 Tuesday (8/28) – High School Bible Study
begins at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Luke &
Carrie Bower (430 Victoria).
 Wednesday (8/29) – This blood drive will
be held in the fellowship area since both
blood mobiles are out of service. The
techs will be available from 6-8:30 p.m. in
room 34 (where the Young Families class
meets).
Laundry:
Ladies Class Cards: Pauline Baskett
Flowers to Hospital:
Ladies’ Night Out: Elders’ Wives
Deep Clean Kitchen: Evelyn Payne &
Margaret McFarland
Make Visitor Bread: Evelyn Payne
Elder of the Month: Larry Taylor
Response Elders: Larry Taylor & Charles
Beebe
Assembly Coordinators: Frank Peck, Ed
Cowart, Hank Davis
 Thursday (8/30) – The McAdams family
will be arriving mid to late afternoon and
will need help unloading their goods.
Contact the church office (692-6974) to get
the details if you can help in any way.
 Sunday (9/2)
 Wes McAdams begins serving as our
preaching minister.
 Children bring items for the food pantry
to the front of the auditorium.
SAVE THE DATE
 The next Ladies’ Night Out will be
Monday (9/17). You won’t want to miss it!
 Our family retreat will be October 12-13 at
the Leuders Encampment. The theme is
EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: GOD’S
EDITION.
WEDNESDAY SUMMER SERIES
8/29
Luke Bower – “Appropriate
Consequences”
FOOD PANTRY NEWS
Thank you for your support of our food drive.
For the rest of the month the items needed
in the pantry are:
Powdered milk
Pancake mix
Canned fruit
Canned spinach
WORKER SCHEDULE
8/29 – Tommy & Shelia Holmes
9/5 – Marilyn Miller & Jessie Thomas
9/12 – Dorothy McCoy & Ann Lenz
9/19 – Everett & Gaylynne Bickford
9/26 – Ralph & Kay Procter
Counselors will be called each week as
needed.
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NEWS AND NOTES
CHICHEWA LANGUAGE CLASS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012
GOYNE, William – 2725 Southwest Dr.
#232 (05), 518-3605,
goynewilliam@gmail.com, Taylor SG
THANK YOU NOTES
We would like to express our gratitude and
appreciation to the members of Baker
Heights who conduct services each month
here. We’re especially grateful for the
communion they bring and share with us.
M. C. Cranfill
for the residents of Wisteria Place
on Southwest Drive
We want to thank our Baker Heights and
University Place family for the prayers, visits,
cards and phone calls during the death of my
sister. May God continue to bless each one
of you.
Connie & Jim Hays
Dear Baker Heights family,
I want to thank you so much for the farewell
reception and money tree! I really appreciate
your willingness to help and all the love that
you showed me. May God bless all of you
and the work that you are doing in His name!
In Christian love,
Whitney McGaha
Our family at Baker Heights,
Thank you so much for the phone calls,
letters and flowers that were sent to us
during the week of Jesse’s passing. It means
the world to us that we have all of you here
for us! We appreciate your thoughts and
prayers.
In Christian love,
Heath & Beth Fellhauer & family
Chichewa is the language spoken in the
eastern province of Zambia. We are starting a
class on Sunday (9/9) at 5 p.m. in the
fellowship area for those interested in learning
the language in preparation for the 2014
Mission Trip that is being planned. Some have
already signed up for the class but you can still
register by contacting the church office, John
Hanson or James Sumners before the
sessions begin.
ADULT FALL WEDNESDAY CLASSES
BEGIN SEPTEMBER 5
 Women will meet in the fellowship area and
are studying the Beatitudes using a book
by Casandra Martin called Fragrance of
Faith. Various class members will lead the
discussion.
 Men will meet in the auditorium for a class
led by Wayne Newman and James
Sumners. The title of their study from the
book of Joshua is “Be Strong and
Courageous.”
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS RESUME
Our Wednesday Night Suppers will resume on
September 5, with the Italian menu. We are in
urgent need of volunteers for several of the
meals. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin
board at the back of the auditorium. This is a
great way to get involved with others in the
congregation and get to know them.
LADIES TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
The Tuesday Ladies Bible Study resumes on
Tuesday (9/4) at 10 a.m. They are continuing
their study of God Pass By Me (The Names of
God) by Casandra Martin. We have a few
copies of the book for those who have not
been attending but would like to start. The
traditional monthly pot luck luncheon will follow
the class at 11:30 a.m. and the menfolk are
invited to join the ladies for the meal.
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BHCC Members
Deloris Adair – hospitalized several days due to severe vertigo type symptoms; doing
better at home but no definitive diagnosis
Morris Chancey – heart procedures on 8/28 & 29 at St. David’s Hospital in Austin
Jerry Smith – bypass surgery on 8/24 at HMC
Jay McDaniel – special needs
Friends and Family
Jack Ball of Clyde (friend of Roxanne Hello) – released from HMC on 8/25
Gayland Childers (brother-in-law of Tamara Hagler) – HMC 2705; serious head
injury due to a fall at work on 8/20
Wynona Keeney of Aurora, CO (sister of Sonoma Hagler) – cellulitis of the wrist
Aaron Sepeda of Seguin (6 yr old nephew of Christina Mora) – appendectomy on
8/22
Sympathy to…
 Philip Madeley on the death of his cousin, Gregg Madeley of Willis, TX, on Monday
(8/20). Visitation will be Thursday (8/23) at the Metcalf Funeral Home in Conroe;
funeral will be at the Old Waverly Church on Friday (8/24)
Special Prayer Requests
Thaila Robertson, Thresa Carson-Graves, Janet Bruns, A’mad Graves,
Gregg Madeley, Cami Hernandez, Deloris Adair
Our Homebound Members
Dorothy Capers, Charles & Nell Carlisle, Joe Ann Clemmer, Gary Keeney, Lucille
Keeney, Nellie Lucke, Sherry Medariz, Wanda Pruitt, Melinda Simmons, Johnnie
Stevens, John Wheeler, Nelda Wilcoxen, Laveta Youngquist
IRAQ:
USS EISENHOWER:
Brazil:
India:
Stateside:
Zambia:
Those Serving Overseas
Alan English (husband of Janet English)
Tod Martin (grandson of Bill & Pauline Baskett)
Our Missionary Families
Eddison Fowler, Randy Matheny
native preachers in India working with Cross Over Ministry and
Doug Tackett
Ken Crow, Doug Kashorek
Wellington Mwanza, native preachers in Eastern Province
HMC-Hendrick Medical Center
HCR-Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation
ARMC-Abilene Regional Medical Center
Records for August 19, 2012
Bible Class .............................................214
AM Assembly .........................................299
PM Auditorium........................ 141
PM University Place ................. 81
PM Assemblies.......................................222
Wednesday (8/22) ..................................218
Contribution ................................ $13,077.00
Budgeted Weekly Goal............... $12,866.00
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