ELDERS

Greg Knight, Jim Robinson, Kenny Weatherford

DEACONS

Eddie Aguirre, Dan Andreas, Darin Christmas, Jared Curtsinger, David Mullins, Mark Pearson,

Curtis Pittman, Milton Rosas, Joe Scalia, Jerry Tyler

MINISTERS

Cliff Sabroe (559) 732-7515 Nick Westberg (530) 848-2974

SECRETARY

Staci Knight (559) 732-7515

SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY SERVICES:

Bible Study 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Spanish Language Worship 4:30 P.M. Evening Worship 6:00 P.M.

THURSDAY:

Summer Series & Children’s Bible Classes 7:00 P.M.

Email address: wvcoc@yahoo.com Web Site: wvcoc.org

Building/FAX: (559)-732-7515

OFFICE HOURS: Ministers: 8:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Secretary: 10:00am - 2:00pm (Monday - Friday)

GUESTS: Visalia:

Kathy DeRossette, Theo Onileni.

God’s Plan for Saving Man

STUDY THE SCRIPTURES

Jesus said “learn of me” (Mt. 11:28-30) The apostle Peter said “grow in knowledge” (II Peter 3:18) The apostle Paul said “rightly dividing the word of

truth” (II Tim. 2:15) The prophet Hosea warned “my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hos. 4:6) Do you know what the Bible teaches?

Promises of God

PROVERBS 28:26

“He that trusteth in his own

heart is a fool: but whoso

walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.”

CONTRIBUTION Weekly Average Budget

Jan. - May $6,599 $6,000

God’s Grace Ephesians 2:8

Christ’s Blood Romans 5:9

The Holy Spirit’s Gospel Romans 1:16

Sinner’s Faith Acts 16:31

Sinner’s Repentance Luke 13:3

Sinner’s Confession Romans 10:10

Sinner’s Baptism 1 Peter 3:21

Christian’s Work James 2:24

Christian’s Hope Romans 8:24

Christian’s Endurance Revelation 2:10

Weekly Bulletin Volume 54 No. 25 July 7, 2019

Dark Churches

Neal Pollard

I was intrigued by an article written by Janet Thompson of crosswalk.com. The eye-catching title asked, "Why Is The Church Going Dark?" She meant this literal-ly. Her complaint was about the design of many auditoriums having dim lighting and being windowless, almost like a movie theatre or concert venue. She won-dered if this was to reach a younger generation or to set a certain mood. While I prefer a well-lit room, there is a more significant concern. Jesus taught, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does any-one light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven" (Mat. 5:14-16). His words have nothing to do with church building designs, LED lighting, or window sizes. Preaching to His disciples, Jesus wants us to know that those reflecting His light cannot be hidden, but shine in such a way that others will see our good works and glorify God. Dark churches are situated in neighborhoods that know nothing about them. Dark churches are so indistinct that the world can see no difference between

themselves and those churches. Dark churches have no vision or plan to fulfill God's purpose for them. Dark churches exist to assemble, but not much more. Dark churches focus inwardly, but neither outwardly nor upwardly. Dark churches operate from fear and prefer the safe route, taking no risks and

attempting only what they can produce. Dark churches are disconnected from the Light of the world. It is good for us to constantly challenge ourselves, when setting budgets, making plans, gauging our true priorities, or evaluating the leadership or the pulpit. Are we doing what will help us be "Light-Bearers" or what will cause us to be "Dark Churches"? What an important question! Our actions determine the answer.

ATTENDANCE CARDS

Guests and Members, please, take a moment to fill out an attendance card. The cards will be picked up following the announcements at

the end of today’s service.

ANNOUNCENMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

HEY KIDS!

Make sure you pick up a “My Worship Notes” sheet in the foyer this morning before worship

service. Prizes will be given out on Sunday morning’s ONLY for those who have filled out

the sheet correctly. Please, see Theresa Guinn after the worship service to give her your

completed paper and collect your prize!

Please sign up for COMMUNION CARE 2019

for the months of September, November

& December The sign up sheet is in the foyer.

Thank you.

Care/Food Kits

In the foyer, “Monday Night for the Master” has placed containers with “Care Kits” and “Food Kits”

to be distributed, at our discretion, to those in need.

West Visalia Church of Christ SUMMER SERIES June 6th - August 29th

Thursday Nights at 7:00 P.M. Theme:

“Learning from the Past while Focusing on the Future”

July 11th - “Zophar” (Cliff Sabroe)

July 18th - “Mordecai” (Matt Threlfall)

July 25th - “God in Esther” (Rob Redden)

August 1st - “Job” (John Poole)

August 7th - 9th (Vacation Bible School)

SUNDAY - A.M. SUNDAY - P.M.

July 7th Cliff Sabroe Cliff Sabroe

July 14th Cliff Sabroe Nick Westberg

July 21st Cliff Sabroe Cliff Sabroe

July 28th Cliff Sabroe Nick Westberg

The following are available to pick up in the foyer:

The July Work Roster July Calendar of Events

Evangelism Tools Gospel Advocate Magazine

We Need Your Help

Help is needed for cleaning the building, vacuuming, dumping the trash, etc.) for the month of July. Please, see Milton Rosas

if you have any questions.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

The Sick or Recovering:

Judy & Micah Burnett, Sammy DeLaRosa, Terri Goeschel, Ron Hudspeth, Delton Jameson,

Sam & Verta Loveland, Norma Perryman, Wendell & Thelma Starling, Matt Threlfall,

Don Thompson, Jerry Tyler, Dorine Warren, Bruce & Kathleen Yager.

Our Shut-Ins:

Bobby Barrows, Loyad Brown, Bill Eidschun, Inez Fine, Elenora Goldsmith,

Jack Jackson, Dora LaFrenierre, Lois Morphis, Markoleta Reed, Margie Thompson.

~Please remember to visit those who are shut in and can’t attend services. They would appreciate this so much

Works We Support

Hawatthia Jones & Byron Benetiz and the church in Guatemala.

Children at the Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home, Gallup, NM.

World Video Bible School, Maxwell, TX.

UPCOMING EVENTS

To stay updated with congregational

news, text “at wvcoc” to 81010

and also, go to the WVCOC

Members Page on Facebook.

Please, check the Missions Board and

individual monthly newsletters, in the foyer for updated news reports from the missionaries

whom we support.

Sunday, July 28th: Hanford Christian Home Services

*David Mullins in charge Sunday, August 4th:

“Kid’s Day” Hosted by the Kenny Weatherford Care Group

August 7th - 9th: Vacation Bible School

Monday, August 12th: Monday Night for the Master

6:00pm Saturday, August 24th:

5th Annual Ladies Day at Los Banos Church of Christ

(for more information, please, see the flyer on the boards in the foyer)

August 29th - September 2nd:

52nd Annual Church of Christ Campout

(for more information, please, see the flyer on the boards in the foyer)

Friday, August 30th: Area Wide Monthly Singing

@ West Visalia - 7:00pm

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER: PLEASE, “SILENCE” YOUR CELL PHONES DURING

THE WORSHIP SERVICE.

MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE MASTER

Tomorrow, Monday, July 8th, here at the building, beginning at

6:00 PM. Please, make plans to attend!

THINGS TO DO: ~Card Ministry

~Visitation Ministry ~Care Packet Ministry ~ Clean up from Camp