WORSHIP SERVICE PARTICIPANTS Sunday, March 22, 2020 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 6:00 PM Opening Prayer: Glenn Daily Steve Haynes Nathan Bradford Lead at Table: Derek Graham* Jeremy Ainsworth* Tim Eddins*/Andy Swims* Scripture Reading: Benny Akin Harry Smith Chris Hicks Serve at Table: Cary Duncan Mike Carr James Coffman Carey Grant Brian Curry Scott Haynes Daniel Elrod Hunter Haynes Tommy Emmons Terry Johnson Jerry Riggs Alton Lackie Ike Roland Wes Scott Tim Sain Butch Scott Alternates: David Barham Brent Fowler Randall Chandler Mark Howell Russell Clements David Hunt Harris Williams Richard Taylor Closing Prayer: Lucas Suddreth Mike Plunk Terry Day

* By name indicates leading prayers for communion and contribution

Coordinators: Jodi Whitfield Paul Hayes Bill Nance 901-508-0089 901-277-6287 901-230-5649

**Please meet in the library ten minutes prior to the assigned worship

MEASUREMENT OF GROWTH March 15, 2020 Sunday Bible Class N/A 8:00 a.m. 147 10:30 a.m. 244 Total a.m. Worship 391 Sunday p.m. Worship N/A Contribution $ 24,180 Budget $ 35,199

NURSERY ATTENDANTS

Baby-Room 101 8:00 C. Ainsworth 10:30 V. Speed 6:00 J. Roth 1 & 2 Year Olds - Room 102 8:00 I. Parham 10:30 D. Hayes, K. Littleton 6:00 L. Farmer, A. Cobb

Who would have guessed a week ago that we would be dealing with Coronavirus - or COVID 19? A term that was proba-bly unknown a few weeks ago among most of us – has become an international term with significant lifestyle implica-tions. Imagine the impact that the reality of this virus has had on each one of us. It has our attention - and we have been forced into a lifestyle designed to protect ourselves and protect others from us. All I can say is, “Wow!” What we are experiencing as a worldwide society, however, has been experienced on an individual level every day. An economic reversal, a negative diagnosis, a job loss, a relationship break-up, a divorce, a birth, or a physical move impact many people each day. The big difference is that when we face these difficulties individually, we think no one knows or even cares. As we go through these issues together - perhaps it would be good to remind ourselves - and each other - that this is life. Change is a part of life. People are in need and we have, as God’s people, the responsibility to reach out to others -in prayer for them and service to them. God cares! Keep connected with our website - www.gtcoc.org - for the latest developments and newsworthy updates regarding our family of God’s people at Germantown. These announcements may include updates on services, activities, or means of encouragement. If you are not able to regularly go to the website, call me or the church office and we can ‘connect’ you with someone who can make sure you know the very latest regarding the work of the church. Pray for and serve people everywhere. Let’s each pray for our leaders and for one another. I’m grateful for our elders and the decisions they are making regarding the work and worship of this church - particularly at this critical time. Let’s keep constant in prayer and close in contact.

WELCOME GUESTS

If you are visiting with us, we consider you an

honored guest. We encourage you to fill out the

red guest card located behind the pew in front of

you. We wish to meet and greet you after service.

Thank you for worshipping with us and please

come again.

PRAYER LIST

David Bartley

John Beard

Margaret Briscoe

Carolyn Cason

Members

Cathie Liles

J.T. Liles

Alice Methvin

Lindsey Patterson

Paul Pickett

Peggy Risner

Nell Shelton

Steve Williams

Shannon Wilson

Those Serving Our Country

Princeston & Charlene Blanchard - Son & Daughter-In Law of

Prudence Duncan/Air Force/ Ramstein, Germany

James Chapman - Our brother/Army/Kuwait

Lauren Cotney - Our sister/Air National Guard/Knoxville, TN

Andrew Dacus - Son of Anne Dacus/Air Force Reserves

Lauren Dacus - Our sister/Marines/Camp Lejeune, NC

Philip Day - Son of Terry & Cheryl Day/USS Tortuga

Andy Dye - Grandson of Allen & Mary Jo Dixon/Army/Iraq

Alaina Gembara - Daughter of Terri Chambers/Navy/Bahrain, SA

Bria Gibson - Daughter of Terri Chambers/Navy/London, England

John Gibson - Son-in-law of Terri Chambers/ Navy/Italy

Tyler Hicks - Our brother/Air Force/Wichita Falls, TX

Lacey Hicks - Wife of Tyler Hicks/Air Force/Wichita Falls, TX

Will Holman - Grandson of Donna Griffin/Air Force/Mt. Home, ID

Grant Kelton - Our brother/Air Force/Lackland Air Force Base/TX

Taylor Kelton - Our brother/Air Force/Boston, MA

Savanah Reed - Granddaughter of John & Martha Reed/Air Force

Lee Roland - Son of Richard & Julie Roland/Navy/Pensacola, FL

Griffin Stanford - Our brother/Army Guard

Billy Turpin - Son of Tonia Turpin/Marines/Japan

Landon Walker - Son of Christy Perkins/USS Gerald R. Ford

Jason Wilder - Brother of Joseph Wilder/Army/Middle East

Ethan Williams - Grandson of Bud & Jane Bush /Army/Afghanistan

Timothy Wright - Son-in-law of Mark & Brenda Conder/Army/Ft. Lee, VA

Our prayer list is updated every two weeks.

Please call the church office if your friend or family member should remain on the list.

Friends and Family

George & Donna Bates - Cousins of Richard Taylor

Marty Benefiel - Brother of Kathy Irvin

Tod Brooks - Nephew of Joe Brooks

Bill & Janet Brown - Sister & Brother-in-law of Mitzi Johnson

Blake Carden - Nephew of Joe Skelley

Eric Clanin - Nephew of Cameron & Terrie Hall

Lucretia & Joy Daniel - Friends of Shannon Wilson

Pat Forrest - Sister of Bonnie Siler

Randy Fowler - Brother of Frank Fowler

Pam Gowitske - Niece of Jerry Ellis

Teresa Hall - Niece of Jerry Ellis

Allyson Harkey - Cousin of Cheryl Chapman

Megan & Aidan Cook Munsell - Friends of Janet Martin

Cecil Roller - Friend of David Escue

Jennifer Samko - Friend of Joe & Shirley Brooks

Eric Shelton - Friend of Michelle Garrett

Bri Stahl - Friend of Barry & Phyllis Kelton

Taylor Wiles - Granddaughter of Tom & Getella Allen

David Worrell - Son of Barbara Worrell

Tia Worrell - Daughter-in-law of Barbara Worrell

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Parents of Members

Elaine Nixon (Tim Nixon)

Jo Ann (Hopper) Palmer (Jan Slate)

INFORMATION FOR THE BULLETIN

Please submit all requests for announcements in the bulletin to

carolportergtcoc@gmail.com or by calling me at the church office

at 901-754-1668 or by a written request and placed in the box

marked Office just outside the church office. Request must be

received as soon as possible and no later than 10:00 a.m. on

Thursday. Please remember all requests will be processed as

space in the bulletin allows.

BUS DRIVERS

The church is in need of additional volunteers to drive the Bus for

each service to and from Kirby Pines. We need drivers that can

choose one of the three services for one (1) month out of the year,

and we also need volunteers that are willing to be put on a list as

a substitute to fill in as needed. If you are interested in serving in

this ministry, please contact Archie Shelton at 901-378-9736.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

LEADERSHIP CAMP 2020

MAGNIFY THE POWER!

Leadership Camp will be June 1-5! The camp is for boys and

girls who will be in grades 2 through 6 during the next school

year. We’ll learn fundamentals of leadership and will learn the

source of our strength. Sign-up forms are on the Building Spir-

itual Leadership ministry table in the south hallway. Be sure

to sign-up early as T-shirts will be ordered on Monday, April

27. Contact Glenn Daily if you have any questions.

BRIDAL SHOWER

All ladies of the congregation are invited to a bridal

shower honoring Tori Haynes, bride-elect of James

Chapman on Sunday, April 26 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in

the Youth Room. Tori is the daughter of Steve and

Lara Haynes and James is the son of Barry and Cheryl Chapman.

The couple are registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Bella Vi-

ta,and Williams Sonoma. Please include gift receipts.

SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS

Any Germantown member who is planning to go on a short

term mission trip this year is invited to submit an application

to request financial support. Application forms will be availa-

ble on the credenza in the foyer, and in Shawn Lillie’s box be-

side the church office entrance. Completed forms may be

turned in to Shawn Lillie or Al Gabriel, or may be placed in

Shawn or Al’s box. The deadline for submitting the forms is

March 31.

MINISTERS

Joshua Adams - Youth

Glenn Daily - Spiritual Leadership

Dave Phillips - Preaching

Ron Roberson - Senior Adult Ministry

Zach Shappley - Family Ministry

Lucas Suddreth - Young Adult Ministry

Eddie Lewis - Missionary to Mississippi

Sasha Maluga - Missionary to Ukraine

Leslie Williams - Missionary to Canada

SUNDAY

Bible Study 9:15 a.m.

Morning Assembly 8:00 a.m.

Morning Assembly 10:30 a.m.

Evening Assembly 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

church of Christ

8723 Poplar Pike Germantown, TN 38138

(901) 754-1668 /Info 754-6472

www.gtcoc.org Vol 53 No.12 March 22 ,2020

DONATIONS

Germantown church of Christ - St. Jude Children’s Research

Hospital in memory of Joe Methvin, husband of Alice Meth-

vin; Julie Cason, sister of Carolyn Cason.

Germantown church of Christ - Baptist Reynolds Hospice

House in memory of Jim Clark, husband of Cathy Clark.

MISSIONS FUND

M/M Ed Castellaw - In memory of Julia Cason, sister of

Carolyn Cason.

M/M Mitchell Alvarez - In memory of Julia Cason, sister of

Carolyn Cason.

M/M Norman Tidwell - In memory of Julia Cason, sister of

Carolyn Cason.

LIBRARY DONATIONS

The Following Books Were Recently Given To The Church Li-

brary By Barbara Wilson:

Is The Holy Spirit For Me?: A Search For The Meaning Of The

Spirit In Today’s Church - Harvey Floyd.

For The Children:

Does God Know How To Tie Shoes? - Nancy White Carlstrom.

What’s So Good About Grief, Anyway? - Angela Hamblen.

The Following Books Were Given To The Church Library By

Philip and Pat Slate:

Church: Why Bother?: My Personal Pilgrimage - Philip Yancey.

Hard Fighting Solider, Joe Cannon: 65 Years Of Pioneer Gos-

pel Exploits For The Glory Of God - David Sitton.

Hymn Interpretations - Charles C. Washburn.

I Could, I Might, I Can, I Should, I Will! : Nine Traits Of The

Outwardly Focused Christian - Thom S. Rainer.

Jesus’ Two Great Commissions: Balancing Evangelism/

Edification - David W. Chadwell.

A Journey Through The Life Of William Wilberforce - Kevin

Belmonte.

Missionary Experiences - George S. Benson.

Shadow Of The Almighty: The Life & Testament Of Jim Elliot

Elisabeth Elliot.

Virtuous Servant: Sarah Sheppard Andrews, Christian Mis-

sionary To Japan - Fiona Soltes.

The Following Books Were Given To The Church Library:

Baptism & The Greek Made Simple - Dave Miller.

Captivating: Unveiling The Mystery Of A Woman’s Soul - John

& Stasi Eldredge.

Captivating: Unveiling The Mystery Of A Woman’s Soul - (A

Guide Journal).

Is Christianity Logical? - Dave Miller.

Journeys Of Faith: Evangelism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholi-

cism, And Anglicanism - Robert L. Plummer, General Editor.

Wild At Heart: Discovering The Secret Of A Man’s Soul - John

Eldredge.