*A big West Texas thank you to Jimmy Jacobs, Jay Don, Jerry Russell and Shelton Boyd for helping make Tuesday/Thursday School’s Cowboy Day such a great success. The kids loved it and learned a lot from you guys – Thanks for giving up your morning to be here.
*Thank you to all of you who have donated money, supplies and/or snacks for T/Th School – It is greatly appreciated. Right now we have 24 students and three teachers. We are planning on adding another class in January.
All men are invited to attend the weekly men’s meeting for prayer and Bible study. It takes place in the family center at 7:00p each Thursday evening.
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it” (Luke 18:17).
The Bible says God graces the humble and opposes the proud (Jas 4:6; 1 Pet 5:5). Tuesday / Thursday School continually reminds me just how true this is. If we have not figured it out yet, part of the reason God invented children was to keep us humble and remind us of what is truly important.
Children are a great equalizer, a reminder that we can do no better than to humble ourselves and be genuine in our approach to others and more importantly God. Children do not care what color your skin is, how much money you make, what your I.Q. may be, or what level of success you may have reached. They act as an honest barometer for whether or not you are trustworthy, selfish, or loving. In their innocence, they are able to appreciate and respond to the attributes of Jesus when they see them displayed in His people. Jesus has always commanded His disciples to humble themselves and be someone who draws these little ones to Him.
15 People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it” (Luke 18:15-17).
If you do not have access to the presence of a little child this week, pray for one you know and all the people who do have access to them. If you do have that access, then be faithful with the opportunity and faithfully, selfishly, and lovingly represent Jesus’ character to them. Thank God for the opportunity afforded us by the children He has placed in our lives through our families and this school!
Peace,
Jay Don
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Homecoming is such an interesting idea. It is a big deal in West Texas. We schedule our school homecoming events in the early fall, and they serve as sort of a seed for all our fall/winter holidays season. Most of our fall/winter holidays also tend to serve as a homecoming for family members who have been or moved away. Long before our communities had any notion of a homecoming, our Lord used a parable to teach people about a spiritual homecoming (Luke 15:11–31).
Once a year the Children’s Home of Lubbock ask that we collect money for their ‘Dollar Days’. This Sunday, Sept 17th, we will pass the plate a second time to collect your donations, make checks payable to the church.
“At The Children’s Home of Lubbock, we do our best to make every penny count. We can feed a child for about $1.00 per meal. For each cottage, that adds up to about $10.00 per family per meal. As a family, please consider donating at least $10 for one meal for a cottage, or for a gift of $110, one of your families can provide one meal for every cottage at the Home! Please pray for God’s guidance as you plan how to share your blessings with the children at The Children’s Home of Lubbock.”
*It seems my foot surgery to repair my toe broken in the past was a little more complex than we expected. I am improving every day. Rick is taking care of us.
Brenda Turnbow
*To Merkel Church of Christ, Brothers and Sisters, Thank you very much for your prayers, encouragement and support to our family (Mbumwae’s) and for the work in the Lord’s vineyard in Zambia. May God continue blessing your kind hearts’. With God’s Love, Sheppard, Ruhtt, Melina & Manuel Mbumwae
*I was in Houston for a routine check-up (everything was perfect) when Harvey hit. Had the privilege to worship at League City Church of Christ. They have 38 members affected by the hurricane and they are handing out food and cleaning supplies. There are small trailers parked in their parking lot and a group of disaster workers are using one part of the church as living quarters. Devastating scenes are everywhere. They need our prayers and if anyone would like to donate anything it can safely be sent to the church and know it will get to Christians who need it as well as others. Shirley Williamson
Souper Sunday
We are collecting socks & underwear this month.
Our love & sympathy to Jeanette Pursley and family in the passing of her brother-in-law, Forrest Warren. Please pray for her sister, Faye.
Our monthly evening service on Sunday, September 24th will take place in the family center at 6:00 for singing and fellowship. Please join us for singing, a devo and share a potluck meal together following the service.
