Using God`s Word - Dellcrest Church of Christ
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Using God`s Word - Dellcrest Church of Christ
Thought For Today “God’s Road Is Not Easy, But It Leads To Eternal Satisfaction.” 1550 S W W White Road San Antonio, TX 78220 Church: (210) 337-2044 Fax: (210) 337-2106 E-Mail: info@dellcrestchurchofchrist.org Web Page Address: www.dellcrestchurchofchrist.org Using God’s Word Although proper worship is directed to God, the one who worships benefits greatly from it. Singing allows us the opportunity to offer our praise to God and to pour out our hearts, whether in joy or sorrow, to Him. Through prayer, we similarly express both thanksgivings and requests. These actions allow us to verbalize things that might otherwise cause anxiety and strife (cf. Philippians 4:6) Both remind us of God’s greatness and foster an attitude of humility and dependence (cf. James 4:6). When we observe the Lord’s Supper, our meditation regarding Jesus’ death reminds us that we have the opportunity to be forgiven because He came to earth and shed His blood on the cross. Giving of our means provides us with a sense of joy and fellowship as we take part in the work of the church. By reading and studying God’s Word, we receive direction for our lives. This lesson will focus on the benefits derived from using God’s Word in worship. How can you prepare for worship on Sunday morning? Seize the Rest of the Week: Practice family worship and secret worship throughout the week knowing that this will inform and encourage your experience in corporate worship. Be Boring: Go to bed early on Saturday night. Friday nights can be filled with late-night activity, but Saturday nights should routinely be safeguarded. Sleepy heads make for drowsy worshippers. Right Attitude: Cultivate a spirit of joy on Sunday mornings in your home. If this is the highlight of our week, then let’s act like it. Talk about how wonderful the day is going to be, wake the kids up with excitement, turn on good Christian music for the whole family to listen to, and put a smile on your face. Media Blackout: Refrain from turning on the television, watching Netflix, or catching up on Facebook Sunday mornings. Our minds are so easily distracted. Safeguard your mental space. Plan Ahead: Lay out your Sunday morning clothes on Saturday night, so you don’t have to change ten times on Sunday morning before finding an outfit that fits well, looks right, or is ironed (of course, this point was not intentionally directed to any particular sex!). Early Bird: Rise early on Sunday morning and spend time reading the Word, praying, and meditating to prepare your heart for worship. WEEKLY BULLETIN SUNDAY, March 22, 2015 March 29 DCC Teachers Meeting for bible teachers of adult classes on at 4pm in the fellowship hall. April 3-5 Lads 2 Leaders Conference will be hosted at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. Bus will depart from Dellcrest at 4:00a.m. on Friday, April 3rd. April 10-11 Men’s Seminar hosted by MacArthur Park Church of Christ. See bulletin board for info. 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. Order Of Service Assignments 03/22/15-10:30a.m. 03/22/15-5:00p.m. 03/29/15-10:30a.m. 03/29/15-5:00p.m. Willie Hillman, Jr. Xavier Freelon Keith Graham Stephen Allen James Adams Phillip Clack, Jr. Angelo Haygood Darrell Davis Anthony Rollie James Adams Raynard Davis James Adams Marshall Hyson, Jr. Willie Hillman, III Keith Fussell Xavier Freelon Larry Stevenson Maurice Hill, Jr. Jesse Martinez Taylor Hunt Prayer Clay Burris Charlie McDougal Elmer Parker Hoyet Andrews, II Sermon Minister Minister Minister Minister Response/Recognition Eric Freelon Raynard Davis Charlie McDougal Eric Freelon Darrell Davis Angelo Haygood Phillip Clack, Jr. Harrell Holmes, Sr. Announcements/ Visitor Recognition Elder’s Address Song Leaders Officiating/ Communion Scripture Reading Prayer For Responses/ Closing Prayer New Member Recognition Readers Mon – March 23 Prelude to Prayer Michael Bee Randy Dawson Anthony Rollie Weekly Bible Reading—Prayer Part I Tues– March 24 Wed – March 25 Thur - March 26 Introduction Learning to Pray Acts 2:42; 1 Thes 5:17; Matt 6:5-13; 26:39-41 1 John 5:14-15; Phil 4:6-7 1. What do you learn about prayer by studying Jesus' prayer (Matt 6:9-13)? 2. Why should we be persistent in prayer? 3. Why should we pray for all men? 4. What will you do to improve your prayer life? Matt 6:9-13; 7:7-13; 1 Tim 2:1-8 Sat 28 Michael Bee Fri - March 27 Using Prayer Sharing Our Prayers Matt 7:7-12; Mark 11:24 1 Tim 2:1-8; Mat 5:43-45 Greeters/Ushers Work Schedule 03/22 Greeters—Dalphine Himes, Theresa Bee & Ricardo Barnett Ushers—Keith Fussell & Charlie McDougal 03/29 Greeters—Lessie Adams, Rhea Howard & Terry Holmes, Sr. Ushers—Nathan Adams & Maurice Hill, Jr. ATTENDANCE SUNDAY(03/15/15) WEDNESDAY(03/18/15) Bible Class 90 Morning Bible Class 15 Morning Worship 230 Evening Bible Class 63 Evening Worship 55 Special Prayer Requests and/or Repentance and Confession of Sins: Amanda Tart, Eric & Alovya Freelon, Tasha Dunlap, Bertha Fizgerald, Laquient Sullivan, Maria Murphy, Jewel Dillard, Sylvia Mabry, Lois Holston, Thelma Stewart, Leah Allen, Rosalind Carroll, Louise Williams, Kristel Williams, Bernice Steen, Luci Allen, Laura McKnight, Laurisha Ndebele. 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. HOME—Sis. Doris Hysaw, Sis. Zenobia Bechet, Sis. Marie Anthony, Sis. Mary Shelton, the sister of Sis. Hattie Gaston. 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. HOSPITAL—Sis. Evelyn Davis is in Downtown Baptist Room 203. 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 03/22 Olivia Osband 03/24 Diana Horton-Barnett 03/25 Dahjah Gibson MEMBER STATUS FOR 2015 Baptisms to Date 3 Placed Memberships to Date 1 COMMUNION DUTY March 22 Pershama Dailey BreAna Powell March 29 Alovya Freelon Keri Brady April 5 Marjorie Johnson Gale Duke March NURSES ON DUTY Valerie Jiles Diana Barnett BAPTISM DUTY Gale Duke Vicki Patridge Youth Assistant BreAna Powell Male Helper Raynard Davis CALENDAR 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. The 2015 Lads to Leaders Conference will be April 3-5, 2015 in Grapevine, TX. Bus will depart Dellcrest at 4:00a.m. on Friday. March 29 Area Youth Fellowship will be hosted at Northeast Church of Christ at 5:00p.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.