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DECATUR HIGHWAY FAMILY NEWS
Decatur Highway Church of Christ
1750 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071 ~ P.O. Box 1171 ~ Office: 631-7000 ~ Fax: 631-7719
E-Mail: dhcoc@bellsouth.net ~ Web Page: www.dhcoc.com ~ Facebook: Organization, Group & Youth Group
January 8, 2012
ELDERS
The elders are
always available if
there is any need
or concern.
Jack Best, Jr.
608-0629
Jack Black
631-6860
Huel Evans
631-9965
Henry Parker
647-9126
Glenn Priest
631-5758
451-9664
gpriest1248@
charter.net
Wayne Shew
559-7686
MINISTERS
Pulpit Minister
John McMath
cell: 386-0620
Youth Minister
Jared Johnston
931-205-0000
Volume 15 Issue 29
WE WELCOME YOU THIS MORNING!
It is great to be back at Decatur
Highway! It is always enjoyable
to get away for a few days, and
an extra bonus, to spend time
with family, but to reunite with
our spiritual family here at Decatur Highway is truly a joy. Our
attendance over the last couple of
weeks has shown that there were
many of us who took the opportunity of the holidays to visit family
and friends. Last week’s attendance, however, showed that
slowly we were all settling back
in to our regular routine. I look
forward to a great 2012 with the
church here at Decatur Highway!
I want to say a special “Thank
You” to Jared for preaching last
Sunday. I heard so many good
comments on his lesson Sunday
morning. We managed to roll in
right before services on Sunday
night, so I enjoyed hearing his
lesson “Are You Lukewarm?” in
person.
FOR TRANSPORTATION
TO SERVICES, CALL:
J.T. Heron (674-3475)
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WEDNESDAY ~
SUNDAY
Mark Rhodes taught the auditorium
class, and previewed his new study for
the fellowship hall on Sunday mornings — Hebrews. Mark always does
an outstanding job. He also gave us a
challenging devotional message on
Wednesday evening.
The Lord willing, next Sunday, we
will be installing our new deacons at
Decatur Highway. The list of men you
have selected is an impressive list.
This will be a special day. We look
forward to seeing the work these men
will accomplish for the Lord with our
help.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars
for January 29. Brother Jay Lockhart
from Whitehouse, Texas will be with
us on that Sunday. He will be speaking on Fortifying Our Fellowship.
Brother Lockhart is one of the great
Bible students and gifted preachers of
our day. I am looking forward to having him here, and I hope you are too.
Don’t forget to invite your friends to
be with us on that day, as well!
Bible Study
Morning Worship
Evening Worship
Bible Study
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
NEWS, NOTES, ETC.
SHUT-INS, RECOVERIES & TREATMENTS
Doris Abernathy ~ Herbert Busby ~ Charlene Campbell ~ Doris
Crowley ~ Verdis Ellis ~ Jo Hayes ~ Barbara Hendrick ~ Connie
Parker ~ Sonia Payne ~ Julius Pilgreen ~ Gladys Priest ~
Willodean Smith ~ Gazell Thompson ~ Martha Wiley
IN THE MILITARY
Stentsen Ellenburg ~ Marty Franklin ~ Jay Haddock ~ Ryan
Madaris ~ Chris McMillan ~ Carl Payne
SICK & PRAYER REQUESTS
Ruby Tenpenny ~ had testing for gallbladder problems
Crystal Cantrell ~ recovering from surgery
Jo Beasley ~ recovering from illness
Juanita Scott ~ recovering from illness
Connie Parker ~ recovering from illness
Verdis Ellis ~ recovering from leg surgery
Kathryn Easter ~ mother of Roger Mims, broken ribs, Lakeshore
Eli Williams ~ 6 year old from Madison CoC, brain tumor
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Zac Cash, Taylor Evans, Tyler Hughes, Laiken Mann, Emily
Parrish & Austin Wiley have requested the prayers of the church.
LADS & LEADERETTES INFORMATION
Speech & Songleading ~ Today at 1:00 pm
Debate & Mass Media ~ Today at 3:30 pm
Puppets, Gifts & Guard ~ Today at 4:00 pm
Hotel Deposit Due ($135) ~ January 22
All PreConvention Events Must be Completed by Sunday,
January 22. No changes can be made after that date: Y/R
Bible Reading, Bulletin Board, Centurion of Scripture, Gifts,
Guard, Good Samaritan, Jonathan Bourland, Know the Books,
Mass Media, Parade of Winners, Power Point, Second Language,
Y/R Songleading, Y/R Speech & Teach to Teach.
CHILDREN’S BIBLE HOUR CLASS
Our Bible Hour Program (4 years-4th grade) will have class
Today during evening service time. Studying the “life of Jesus.”
CARE & SHARE DINNER
Everyone is invited to the Care & Share Potluck Dinner Today
following pm service to honor new members/newly baptized and
have a time of prayer.
LADIES’ & MEN’S BIBLE CLASS
The Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes will meet This Wednesday,
January 11 at 10:00 am. Join us in this time of study & fellowship.
FREE COMMUNITY KNITTING CLASS
Corinne Phillips will be hosting a Free Knitting Class for the
Community This Wednesday, January 11 at 4:00 pm in the
fellowship room. All ladies who have taken the class are asked to
attend & assist her in this effort. Flyers on the foyer table.
LADY BUGS CLASS
The Lady Bugs Class will meet This Thursday, January 12 at
6:30 pm. Studying: “Heart Diseases & Their Cure.” All Ladies are
invited to participate in this time of study & fellowship.
SENIOR SAINTS FELLOWSHIP
The Senior Saints will have a Fellowship This Friday, January 13
at 4:30 pm. Menu: Soup. Cost: $4. See sign up list if attending.
EVANGELISM UNIVERSITY
The Teens are invited to attend Evangelism University in
Savannah, TN This Friday-Sunday, January 13-15. Cost is $40.
PAINTBALL TRIP
The Teens will go on a Paintball Trip on Monday, January 16.
Cost is $25. See sign up on youth board & Jared for details.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY
Everyone is invited to a Bible Study on Tuesday, January 17 at
6:30 pm at the Rhodes’. Studying: Romans. Please Join Us!!!
TEEN HANG TIME
The Teens will have Hang Time on Wednesday, January 18 at
3:00 pm. Bring money for dinner. Invite your friends. If you need a
ride, please see Jared.
GIRL’S NIGHT OUT & SLEEPOVER
The Teen Girls & their moms are invited to a Girl’s Night Out &
Sleepover on Friday, January 27 at the home of Martha Johnston.
See Martha for more details.
FIFTH SUNDAY SPECIAL SPEAKER
In 2012, all Fifth Sundays will be a time of special emphasis
conducted by a special speaker. Our first session will be Sunday,
January 29. Our speaker will be Brother Jay Lockhart.
TEEN DEVOTIONAL
The Teens are invited to a Devotional on Sunday, January 29
following pm service at the home of Mark & Jennifer Rhodes.
FAMILY SKI TRIP
Everyone is invited to attend a Family Ski Trip on February 17-20.
If attending, please see sign up sheet on youth board. For more info,
pick up info sheet on youth board or see Jared.
“THINKING OF YOU” GREETINGS
“Thinking of you” will be sent to Ruby Tenpenny.
POR LOS NINOS CHILDREN’S HOME
Por Los Ninos, the children’s home in Honduras, has recently added
new children in need of sponsors. If you would like information
on how you can help, please see Doris London.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations to Euel & Joanne Fountain on celebrating their
58th wedding anniversary today.
IN MEMORY OF
A donation to the church has been received in memory of Philip &
Lily Dowdey by Robert & Nancy Stevenson.
JANUARY PROJECT
During January, we are asking that everyone find one person that
they can share the DVD “Searching for Truth” with. The DVDs
are available on the foyer table. Let us all pray that the Lord touches
that individual’s life through his word.
BIBLE READING COMPLETION
We need all individuals who have read all sixty-six books of the
Bible during the past year to turn in their names to the office asap.
Certificates will be prepared & presented very soon.
This year, the Bible reading plan will cover all sixty-six books, but
not in order. Each day, you will read from the Old, New, Psalms &
Proverbs. Bookmarks containing the schedule for the month will
be on the foyer table, prior to the start of each new month. Set your
goal now for reading the Bible everyday in 2012.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“He that is full of himself is empty”
JUST A TINY LITTLE PIMPLE
Back in September 2011, I had just a tiny little pimple on the middle finger of my left hand. No big deal! I popped
it, cleaned it and put a bandaid on it. No big dead! So, I thought. A few days later, I found myself in the hospital with a
severe staph infection. What I thought was no big deal had my left hand so swollen I couldn’t make a fist or move my
fingers. My doctor even called in a hand surgeon thinking they would have to cut open my hand to drain the infection.
They decided to first try a very strong IV antibiotic for two days. With the proper care, the staph infection began to clear
up. What I thought was no big deal, could have cost me the use of my left hand.
When we think about it, sin is just like that tiny little pimple. At first, it is no big deal! Just a small
white lie, just one angry word, just one lustful look, just one missed worship service, just one drink, just one
missed opportunity to tell someone about Christ, just one dirty joke, just one use of God’s name in vain
which can be heard by others, just one gossip - “I heard so and so.” JUST ONE, whether big or tiny - no big
deal! We begin to think these choices are no big deal. We think we can handle. But, if we aren’t careful,
sin can get out of control and we find ourselves in a hopeless situation.
Sin is the transgression of God’s law, as stated in 1 John 3:4. Also, in James 1:15, “then when lust hath conceived, it
brings forth sin, and sin when it is finished bringeth forth death.” We may believe that sin is no big deal, especially
those we call “little sins,” until we realize what sin does to our souls.
Just like that tiny pimple could have robbed me of the use of my left hand, sin that appears to be no big deal at first,
can rob us of our hope for eternal life. As I told you, the IV antibiotic gave me back the use of my left hand, the same
can apply when we search our souls and repent from sinful ways, we will be on the pathway toward eternal life with
Christ. Acts 8:22, repent and pray - God’s eternal care for man’s sins. ~ Rolland Rutkowski
QUESTIONS&ANSWERS
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WEEKLY BIBLE READING
To whom did God say, “two nations are in your womb & two people shall be
separated from your body?”
What was the first evidence of God’s enhancement of Samson’s strength?
What two miracles took place while Elijah was staying with the widow?
Last week’s answers: 1) Because his wife disobeyed him (Esther 1:12); 2) A denarius
(Mark 12:15); 3) They were aliens from the commonwealth of Israel & they were
strangers from the covenant of promise (Ephesians 2:12)
Jan 8
Jan 9
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Gn 18:16-19:38; Mt 6:25-7:14, Ps 8:1-9; Pr 2:6-15
Gn 20:1-22:24; Mt 7:15-29; Ps 9:1-12; Pr 2:16-22
Gn 23:1-24:51; Mt 8:1-17; Ps 9:13-20; Pr 3:1-6
Gn 24:52-26:16; Mt 8:18-34; Ps 10;1-15; Pr 3:7-8
Gn 26:17-27:46; Mt 9:1-17; Ps 10:16-18: Pr 3:9-10
Gn 28:1-29:35; Mt 9:18-38; Ps 11:1-7; Pr 3:11-12
Gn 30:1-31:16; Mt 10:1-23; Ps 12:1-8; Pr 3:13-15
Bookmarks available on Foyer Table
YOUTH
DHYG
PRESS
Sunday, January 8, 2012
FREE
2012 on track to be great!
Evangelism University is no ordinary weekend!
EU is not a youth rally, but is designed specifically for
leaders in your youth group who are spiritually ready to
begin sharing the Gospel with those around them. It is an
intense weekend of in-depth and practical evangelism training. Classes will equip students with skills to share the
Good News with their friends, as well as, increase their
knowledge of mission works at home and abroad. Elective
classes will give young people the opportunity to learn
about areas of evangelism most pertinent to their lives.
EU 2012 will feature a combination of class styles. During the morning session, everyone will participate in one of
four core curriculum classes. During the afternoon sessions, students will be able to choose two elective classes.
This promises to be an opportunity for spiritual growth.
Sign up sheet is on the Youth Bulletin Board.
19 Attend
Exposure
Youth Camp
2 Respond
1 Baptized
Laura Carter receives scholarship from FHU!
Saints Rejoice Over 4
Souls Who Rededicate
Lives to their Lord!
3 Youth Groups
“join forces” for
paintball battle -schools closing.
Tyler Hughes Emily Parrish
Laiken Mann Austin Wiley Date: MLK - Monday
Martha Johnston to Host G.N.O.
There will be a Girls Night Out and
Sleepover at the home of Martha &
Jenna Johnston, Friday Night, January
27th. Mothers are invited to attend. See
Martha for more details.
Calendars on Youth Board
Cost: $25 to play. See
Jared for more details. Camo needed.
Face paint optional.
Courage is a must.
Friends are welcome. Lunch is free!
Are you in?
MISSION
STATEMENT:
ORDER OF WORSHIP
“To Reach Out To
Those Who Are Lost,
Hurting Or Wayward,
In Christian Love &
Understanding.”
Luke 19:10
January 8, 2012
DEACONS:
Don Ellenburg
Lee Hammond
Gary Hogeland
Jim Johnson
Joel Johnson
Roger Mims
Allen Parker
Rolland Rutkowski
Lynn Shobe
Ronnie Vines
AREAS OF WORK:
Benevolence:
Allen Parker
Building
Superintendent:
David Cantrell
Education:
Huel Evans
Lads & Leaderettes:
Ronnie Vines
Youth:
Gary Hogeland
Missions:
Wayne Shew
Greeters & Ushers:
Lee Hammond
Worship Assignments:
Don Ellenburg
Lynn Shobe
Ronnie Vines
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Announcements ~ Huel Evans
AM Song Director ~ Tyler Hughes
PM Song Director ~ Mark Rhodes
AM Prayers ~ B. Hayes / B. Herren
PM Prayers ~ D. Ricks / I. Plyler
Messages ~ John McMath
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THE RECORD 1/01/12
Bible Study - 147
AM Service - 272
PM Service - 178
Wed Service - 203
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CONTRIBUTION - $ 11,703
Budget - $ 12,000
Past 4 Week Average - $ 11,703
NURSERY WORKERS
Today
Jan 15
Jan 22
Jan 29
Donna Shobe & Crystal Cantrell
Mary Ann Woods & Jo Beasley
Michele Best & Jennifer Chandler
Janet & Taylor Evans
Today - Speech & Songleading
Today - Debate / Mass Media / Puppets
Today - Gifts & Guard Class
Today - Care & Share
01/11 - Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes
01/11 - Free Community Knitting Class
01/12 - Lady BUGS Class
01/13 - Evangelism University Begins
01/13 - Senior Saints Fellowship
01/15 - Speech & Songleading Classes
01/15 - Area Wide Teen Devo at JCA
01/16 - Teen Paintball Trip
01/17 - Bible Study at the Rhodes’
01/18 - Ladies’ & Men’s Bible Classes
01/18 - Teen Hang Time
01/22 - Puppet Practice
01/22 - Convention Deposit Due
01/22 - PreConvention Events Due
(See bulletin for time and details on activities)
MAILBAG
Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Lord at Decatur Highway, “Just a note to let
TWO NEW WAYS TO TEACH
THE GOSPEL TO THE LOST
you know that Henry has now relocated to East Tennessee. He is doing
well. His new address & phone: 111 Dove Lane, Maryville, TN 37801
(865-856-7200). It is so good to remember everyone there and all the
wonderful years mom & dad (Philip & Lily Dowdey) & Henry enjoyed at
Decatur Highway. Henry would love to receive mail, phone calls & visits
when you are in the area. Thanks for being such a loving & caring church
family.” With love & prayers, Nancy Stevenson & Henry Dowdey
Our dear loving DHCC family, “Thank you for the lovely fruit basket & all
the food everyone sent us for Christmas, plus all the other times. Thank
everyone for coming out & singing Christmas carols. They were beautiful.
It made my day. We sure have been blessed beyond words. I guess all I
can say is thank you Lord. We love all of you.” James & Verdis Ellis
Dear Church Family, “To all the people who came & sang Christmas
songs for us, we say a big thank you. We really enjoyed hearing you.
Julius had looked forward to your coming ever since Karen had called &
said you would like to come. It really picked our feelings up. Also, thank
you for the lovely fruit basket with all the goodies in it. It was great having you & we hope you will come visit again. Please keep us in your
prayers.” In Christian Love, Julius, Marie & Dwight Pilgreen
There are now We Care presentations on YouTube that you can use
to teach the gospel. Just click on
your YouTube icon on your cell
phone. Go to “Search,” then type in
“Larry West We Care.” Then, go to
“Related Videos” to find others.
They are in the process of getting all
of their videos posted.
Also, videos are on the website
www.wecareministries.com.
Robert Wagnon, from Baytown,
Texas, is directing people on the
internet to the We Care Gospel Videos. His internet chat room, “the
wonderful Gospel that saves: is at
www.paltalk.com
SENIOR SAINTS
FELLOWSHIP
FREE COMMUNITY
KNITTING CLASS
This Wednesday - January 11
4:00 PM
This Friday - January 13
Cost $4
SUNDAY ADULT & TEEN BIBLE CLASSES
WEDNESDAY ADULT & TEEN BIBLE CLASSES
Auditorium: John McMath
Fellowship Room: Mark Rhodes (Hebrews)
Room 103: Euel Fountain
Young Professionals:
7th-12th Grade: Jared Johnston (Leaders in Israel)
Auditorium: John McMath
Fellowship Room: Ladies Only Class ~ Rotating Teachers (Colossians)
Room # 103: Men Only Class ~ Rotating Teachers
Room 101: Glenn Priest (Christian Basics)
7th-12th Grade: Jared Johnston (James and 1 & 2 Peter)