Archive for 'March, 2009'

• Christian Homes is holding a Foster to Adopt Informational Meeting Tues, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. at 1202 Estates Dr, Abilene. call 677-2205 17:26:53
• Scott & Charlotte granddaughter, Brittane, was baptized last week at Oldham Lane. Brittane is 13 years old and a 7th grader at Wylie. 17:27:49

To the Ladies’ Wednesday Night Bible Class: Please check the Women’s Ministry wall in the classroom for thank you cards from: Ann Derington, Mary Stanley, Tressie Lucas, Ms. Lynda York (for the Nursing Home Residents), Wilma Jones, Marie Hobbs, Amie Tutt, & Helen Benson.

We want to thank each of you for your expression of sympathy during the loss of our son.  We appreciate the beautiful flowers, visits, prayers, phone calls, and food.  We love you all, Waymon & Johnnie and family

Dear Church Family,  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the love and support during our recent illnesses.  Thanks for the prayers, calls, cards, visits, food and offers of help.  We are also grateful to those who offered to move us and to George Smith and Mark Rogers for moving the heavy furniture.  We are truly blessed to love and be loved by such dear people.  Pat & Larry Gill

We will have a Ladies’ Day Saturday, April 4, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Camp Butman.  All ladies are invited to attend and invite your friends.  The keynote speaker will be Jayma Goldsmith Strong of Missouri.  The topic for the day “Are You Puzzled About How to be a Christian Woman?”, come learn how to put the pieces together.  Several of our ladies will speak on many different topics.  There is a $5 charge for the noon meal.  If you plan on attending you need to sign up in the south foyer, we must give them a count for lunch by March 31^st.  Jan will take the van for any who need a ride, van leaves at 8:00 a.m.  You may bring snacks and we are taking door prize donations.

There is a beautiful legend about a king who decided to set aside a special day to honor his greatest subject.  When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard.  Four finalists were brought forward, and from these four, the king would select the winner.

The first person presented was a wealthy philanthropist. The king was told that this man was highly deserving of the honor because of his humanitarian efforts. He had given much of his wealth to the poor.

The second person was a celebrated physician. The king was told that this doctor was highly deserving of the honor because he had rendered faithful and dedicated service to the sick for many years.

The third person was a distinguished judge. The king was told that the judge was worthy because he was noted for his wisdom, his fairness, and his brilliant decisions.

The fourth person presented was an elderly woman. Everyone was quite surprised to see her there, because her manner was quite humble, as was her dress.  She hardly looked the part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject in the kingdom.  What chance could she possibly have, when compared to the other three, who had accomplished so much?  Even so, there was something about her the look of love in her face, the understanding in her eyes, her quiet confidence.

The king was intrigued, to say the least, and somewhat puzzled by her presence. He asked who she was. The answer came: “You see the philanthropist, the doctor, and the judge? Well, she was their teacher!”

It was James who wrote, “Brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers.” (James 3:1, GOD’S WORD).  He points out that teachers will be judged more severely.  He could just as easily have said that teachers have a greater responsibility, a greater challenge, a greater opportunity to affect the lives of people in a negative way.  It is impossible to teach without using words, and with greater use of words comes a greater danger that the words will do harm.

But thanks be to God that there are those who face that challenge and assume that responsibility and make a diligent effort to use their words as an opportunity to affect the lives of people in a positive way.  Those of you who are teachers — who can begin to measure the tremendous effect that you are having in the lives of the children (and adults) in your classrooms?  You may not see the results of your efforts for years.  In fact, you may never get to see the results.  But you do make a difference.

 Those of you who are schoolteachers are teaching not only the basics of education, but you are teaching values and character.  Those of you who are Bible class teachers are filling the minds and hearts of our children with stories of faith that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.  Those of you who are preachers are strengthening the family of God and bringing salvation to the lost.

     So, my hat is off to all of you who are teachers because you make a difference!

     “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.  If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach.” (Romans 12:6-7)

Have a great day! – TFTD

• Stetson H is home and recovering well. Thanks to all for an answer to prayers. 11:42:44

• Stetson H was thrown from a horse today and is being care flighted to Cooks Medical Center for spinal injuries. Pam asks for prayers. 23:02:15

• Thanks to all of you for your prayers, calls, cards, and food that was brought to me while I was not feeling well. I love you all. Tressie 12:29:08
• March 29th is 5th Sunday Singing. The Hillcrest Singers will sing. For the fellowship meal bring soup, chili, sandwiches and desserts. 12:41:11
• Sierra as of Thurs. am MD Anderson looked at her scan, tumor is stable, No change. Family is thankful for prayers 13:06:25

Thanks so much to all the women of the congregation who have been contributing to Ladies Bible Class.  Donations of supplies, money, prayers, and time have all contributed to our church being able to serve our community with zeal and fervor.  We have been very busy since January.  We made prayer journals, lap blankets for the elderly, and baskets and flower pots for the widows.  In April we are making cook books for the ladies of the congregation.  We are in need of your recipes.  We would also like you to add your favorite scripture with your recipe.  Jesus promised that with what He offers we would never hunger or thirst again.  So you see the scriptures are the most important part.  The recipes can be written on any piece of paper of any size and given to Amber Bryan or any woman from Ladies Bible Class any time in April.  Please include your name on the recipe.  You can submit as many recipes as you would like.  The more the better!  In May we will be doing Children’s projects so if you teachers need any help with prepping things please let us know.  It is truly a blessing to be able to serve each other.

Our Feed Merkel Campaign started last night and will continue thru May 6^th.  Group 2 will be setting up, cooking and welcoming our guest on Wednesday March 25^th .  Everyone is asked to help with cleanup.  The groups are listed on the back wall of the auditorium, please see which list you are on, there have been some changes.  If you can help contact the team leader of your group.  If you are helping cook and setting up be at the family center by 4:00, guest are asked to arrive at 5:30.

Group 1: Cooking & Set-Up team leaders are Jim & Dee and Kelly & Krystal,Visit Guest team leaders: Michael & Amber and Billy & Sarah; Plan Menu & pick-up food team leaders Sully & Mary and Billy Bob & LaJuana.    Dates April 1, 15, & 29.

Group 2: Cooking & Set-Up  team leaders Carol & Martina and Jimmy & Ginger;Visit Guest team leaders Scott & Charlotte and Logan & Linda; Plan Menu & Pick-up food team leaders Burl & Jan and Greg & Angie.  Dates March 25, April 8 & 22 and May 6.