THE E DIF I ER “Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace,

and the things wherewith one may edify another” (Rom. 14:19).

Walnut Street Church of Christ Volume 46 November 20, 2016 Number 47

INVOLVING YOU…Larry Snow

Everyone remembers a good teacher. I’ll bet you have some

great memories of loving teachers who made a difference in your

life. Perhaps they even shaped a decision that became a part of

your future. That’s a big deal.

I have fond memories of many teachers throughout my life. Many

made a difference for me, for which I am thankful. Some of my

fondest memories are those of my childhood Bible class teachers.

While I remember some of the topics, mostly what I remember are

the feelings. Feelings like being welcomed and accepted make a

difference. My father was a preacher during the time gospel

meetings were plentiful. I went to many Bible classes growing up,

at a lot of different congregations. The common denominator was

that of loving acceptance. As I look back I realize it was these

teachers that played a major role in how I viewed the church.

Each in their own way were communicating the love of our Lord

one class at a time. Bible class teachers helped me learn about

Jesus, His love for me, and His will for my life. They did not have

to be giants of theology or scholars of biblical languages to make a

difference. They just had to be willing.

My recollection of the character of those early childhood teachers

is more of a composite than that of any individual. Mostly they

were older. They seemed much older than my mother and more

like my grandmothers. The wisdom and experience of our seniors

is to be valued. It also reminds that we are never too old to make

a difference. (And, like the grandparenting experience, you get to

give them back to the parents at the end of the class.) They were

prepared. Whether it was a flannel graph story (yes, I remember),

hand work at my seat, reading the Bible, or any of the other

methods there was a plan for the lessons.

“A teacher plants the seeds of knowledge, sprinkles them with

love, and patiently nurtures their growth to produce tomorrow’s

dreams.” (Unknown)

Isn’t it time for you to teach again? You can sign up this morning

in the Gathering Room.

Thanks Singing—Tonight! What can I do to make our Thanks Singing a great success?

Pray for a successful singing, that God will be glorified, that all

who attended will be encouraged and edified, and that friends

from the community will join us for the evening.

Make the commitment to be present and sing in spirit and in

truth. Please, do not let anything else keep you from

participating in this year’s singing. Let’s make this year’s

Thanks Singing one of the biggest and best in history!

Let the Thanks Singing be a vehicle to invite friends and

neighbors to worship with you. While the Scripture commands

us to sing (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16); one of the great arguments

for a capella music in worship is a congregation of God’s

people enthusiastically singing a capella. This will be a

wonderful time to invite your friends from other religious groups

to attend with you.

Be a loving and welcoming host. Many who attend will not be

Walnut Street members. Please be sure to graciously speak to

and offer assistance to all our guests.

Prepare for the Finger-Food fellowship to follow. Be sure to

bring food for your family and several of our guests.

Happy Thanksgiving In all things be thankful

PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:

NHC, Olive Branch and other shut-in members: please

see long-term prayer list in the tract racks

Melissa Brown, who has been diagnosed with cancer

Pat Berry, who fell and broke her wrist

Andy Street, who will have surgery tomorrow

Jim Southerland, who has been placed under hospice care

Roy Burkhart, who is waiting for test results

Sherry Gulledge, who is recovering from surgery

Glenn Buffington, who suffered a mini-stroke, fell and fractured

his hip and is recovering from surgery

Bill Hudson, (brother of Martha Hudson) who has been

diagnosed with cancer (see address on CareLine)

FAMILY NEWS

We wish to congratulate Winn Gramling who was baptized last Saturday. Winn is the son of Bubba and

Charlotte Gramling.

We extend our sympathy to Mike and Martha Terry in the loss of Mike’s sister, Lorna Shoemake, who passed away Tuesday. A memorial service was held yesterday

at Spann Funeral Home.

We extend our sympathy to Jamie Brown in the loss of her grandmother, Margie Pierce, who passed away

Wednesday in east Tennessee.

Those of our number who are expectant mothers:

Ashley Estes (2/14)

Welcome New Members: Notes of Thanks:

To My Church Family at Walnut Street, Wade and I want to thank this wonderful church family for all of the kindness you have shown us. The abundance of cards, the helpful calls, numerous visits, just at the right time. The delicious meals that were so lovingly provided. The amazing quilt with all of the encouraging words. Last, but not least—all the prayers that were prayed for us. We needed and felt each one. Please don’t stop. Hopefully, I will be back on my feet soon. Thank you again, we know God has blessed us with Walnut Street.

In Christian Love, Sandra and Wade Whittinghill

Marie Sawyer Happy Birthday (87)

Billy & Mary England

Happy Anniversary (62)

Poinsettia Memorials & Honorariums We plan to decorate our building during December with honorary and memorial poinsettias. We will have sheets in the Gathering Room today and next Sunday for those wishing to purchase a poinsettia for $7 in honor/memory of someone. Payment will be needed at the time of sign up. A list of honorariums and memorials will be displayed in the glass case in the Gathering Room during December as well.

Walnut Street Church Office and Walnut Street Christian Child

Care Holiday Schedule

The Walnut Street Church office and Walnut Street’s Christian Child Care Center

will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24 and Friday,

November 25.

Walnut Street Preschool will be closed Wednesday, November 23 through Friday, November 26.

Winn Gramling Baptized 11/12 1065 Hall Cemetery Road Burns, TN 37029

Bea Owen Placed Membership 11/16

123 West Lake Villa Blvd Dickson, TN 37055

615-446-3727

Walnut Street Church of Christ Mission Statement

Manifesting the fruit of the Spirit, proclaiming Christ to the lost and serving mankind to the glory of

God.

ATTENDANCE

Wed, 11/16…393

Sunday-November 13 Worship—9 am ......... 824 Bible Study .............. 611 Worship—6 PM ........ 402

YOUTH CORNER 6th-12th Grade Activities

—Bob Spencer & Alan Ragan—

Today, 11/20: Thanks Singing; no chorus practice or devotional

Monday, 11/21: Loft closed

Tuesday, 11/22: Movie Night (7-9 PM)

Wednesday, 11/23: Wednesday Evening Bible classes

Thursday, 11/24: Thanksgiving

Friday, 11:25: Loft closed

Saturday, 11/26: Loft closed

Sunday, 11/27: Young men conduct service and youth chorus sings at New Spring Creek; be in the Loft at 4:30

More Opportunities to Learn about Jesus

Search For Truth—Dickson Local Cable Channel 19

(Tuesdays-12 Noon, Thursdays-11 am, Fridays-8 pm)

WWW.STUDYJESUS.COM/ WWW.ESTUDIAJESUS.COM: Stats YTD: 709,243 visits through 11/14

StudyJesus.com can be found in religious books section of itunes

Ministers

Steve Baggett…………Pulpit Alan Ragan ............... Youth

Bud Lambert…….Counseling Larry Snow…….Involvement

Bob Spencer ................ Youth

Office Contact Information 201 Center Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055

Office: .................. 615-446-2909 CareLine: ............. 615-446-1909 Counseling: .......... 615-375-8021 Fax: ...................... 615-446-5265 Childcare:............. 615-441-3410

Lsnow@wscoc.com Lcude@wscoc.com

Pmassie@wscoc.com Sharmon@wscoc.com Sbaggett@wscoc.com

CONTRIBUTION

11/13 ............... $29,682.90 Weekly Budget……….$29,574

2016 Annual Budget - $1,537,842.00

Youth Class Locations

Age Building Area Birth - 6 months Nursery 6 months - 1 year Nursery 1-5 year olds 400 hallway

Adult Bible Classes

RM # Topic Teacher

103 Walking Through the Word Brunett/Perkins

104 Fundamentals Southerland

Chapel Romans Brown/Van Dyke/Hogue

406 James-Faith in Practice DeBerry

408 College/Young Adults Mark Gooch

410 Joy to the World M. Steidl

412 Numbers Baggett, Ragan, Williams

Loft The Humanity of Jesus Christ Spencer

406 Trusting Jesus (8 am) Petty

Age Building Area K-3rd grades 300 hallway 4th Room 105 5th grade Room 205 6th-12th grades 500 hallway

Thanks Singing - today at 6 PM; invite your friends and

family to join us

Annual Thanksgiving Eve Devotional - Wednesday,

November 23 at 7 PM

Reminder for those who signed up: Senior Ministry Outing to the Gas Light Theater to see A Totally Awesome Christmas Carol - Friday, December 2 at

noon

American Red Cross Blood Drive - Thursday,

December 8 from 11-4 in the Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Christmas Party - Friday, December 16

at 6:30 PM

Ladies’ Winter Fellowship - Friday, January 13 at 6

PM in the Fellowship Hall

Elders

Gaylan Brown ........ 446-9909 Robby Harmon ...... 289-1936

Gary Brunett .......... 887-1227 Tim Hogue............. 319-6714

Bobby Cathey ........ 446-9216 Brian Ragan .......... 414-4529

George Caudill ...... 446-3996 Tim Spann ............. 943-7248

Joe Corlew ............ 446-8787 Bob Spencer ......... 446-3882

Ted Williams .......... 446-6441

November’s Ushers Steve Ragan, Daniel Stone, Milton Williams, Tyler Wilkins, Jimmy Cagle, Todd Ragan

November’s Security Teams 9am: John Davis/Lonnie Walls

10:15am: Corky Grigsby/Frank Becker 6pm: Rob Cude/Steve Jordan Wed: Ken Johnson/Milton Williams

Soundbooth & Powerpoint SB 9am: Bart Nash PP 9am & 6pm: Eric Hickerson SB 10:15am & 6pm: Todd Ragan Wed: Brian Choate

Bible Hour Chad & Maria Lastovka, Robert

Reid, Joseph Brown, Scott & Karon Woodard, Andy & Jennifer Street

Today’s Greeters Curbside: Justin Lamb Gathering Room: Donnie/Judy Choate, Ron/Debbie Fuller, BJ/Cindy Garton, Jim/Ruby Williams Information Booth: Fred/Jan Mayberry

Wednesday Devotional Lead Singing: Thanksgiving Speaker: Eve Prayer: Devotional

Serving the Lord’s Supper this month:

Officiate: Chad Fussell/Mark Gooch Serve at table: Bobby Petty/Kory Harvey Serve: Danny Bishop, Carl Buckner, Donnie Choate, Anthony Curcio, Dale Duke, Kirk Givens, Mark Horsley, Mark Kinzer, John Lampley, Ed Littleton, Karl Littleton, Luke Littleton, Ernie Marlin, Terry Marlin, Patrick Nicks, Henry Perkins, Jon Wooten PM: Peter Steidl/Ray Barger

November Nursery Attendants 9 AM: Cynthia Zuller, Debbie Horsley, B. Marlin 10:15 AM: Allison Kruse, Sonya Marlin, Sarah Lewis 6 PM: Carolyn/Emma Hickerson, Shawn/ML Harmon Wed: Calie Jackson/Lisa Harris

SUNDAY MORNING

November 20, 2016

Welcome ................................................................... Steve Baggett

Song Leader ..................................................................... Jeff White

Song # 781 ............................................................ Thank You, Lord!

The First “Thanksgiving” in America

Scripture Reading (Ps. 116:12-19) .............................. Jim Van Dyke Prayer ..................................................................... Roger Chester

Song # 474 ............................................................. Thank You, Lord

HOW TO SAY “THANK YOU” TO THE LORD

1. By ___________Him for our _________________ (116:12-13)

a. Song (Screen Only) ................How Deep the Father’s Love

b. Lord’s Supper Meditation ................................ Larry Carvell

Lord’s Supper

2. By ________________ ____________ (116:14-16)

a. Gratitude manifests itself in __________________.

b. Obedience is ____________________ (116:14).

c. Obedience is ____________________ (116:15).

d. Obedience is ____________________ (116:16).

e. Song # 915 ................................................. Trust and Obey

3. By ________________ to Him (115:17-19).

a. The highest possible motivation to give is to say _________

___________ to God (2 Cor. 9:7, 12).

b. The best word for one who is not a Christian is _________.

c. The best word for one who is a Christian is ____________.

d. Song # 742 ..................................When Upon Life’s Billows

Offering

4. Thanks be to God for His ______________ gift (2 Cor. 9:15).

Song # 484 ....................................................... You Are My All in All

Announcement—Tim Spann Special Opportunity to Assist

Eastern European Missions and World Christian Broadcasting

Song # 68 ..................................................................... Give Thanks

Prayer ........................................................................ Will Harmon

SUNDAY EVENING

November 20, 2016

22ND ANNUAL DICKSON COUNTY

“THANKS SINGING” Song # 239—In Moments Like These ........................... Steve Baggett

Prayer .................................................................................................

Song # 721—My Latest Sun Is Sinking Fast ................... Scottie Page

Song # 490—It Is Well with My Soul ............................ James Quillen

Song (screen)—I Have Heard of a Land ...................... James Quillen

Song # 622—Ring Out the Message .............................. Ted Williams

Song (screen)—Shout Hallelujah ......................................... Eric Petty

Song # 453—Love Lifted Me..................................... Charles DeBerry

Song # 860—There Is a Habitation ..................................... Gary Warf

Song (screen)—Magnificat............................................... Drew Holley

Song # 587—Sing and Be Happy .................................. Jordan White

Song (screen)—How Deep the Father’s Love ................ Steve Leach

Song # 53—Father, I Adore You ....................................... Ben Givens

Song # 238—You Are the Song That I Sing ........... Clifton Cummings

Song # 63—I Will Call upon the Lord .................................. Bart Nash

Song # 903—There Is Power in the Blood ...................... Doug Couch

Song (screen)—Great Are You Lord ......................... William Western

Song (screen)—Had It Not Been the Lord .......................... Jeff White

Additional Song Leaders

Devotional Message—Matthew Hiatt

Song # 896—Ivory Palaces................................................. Jeff White

Announcements ............................................................ Steve Baggett

Song # 448—The Greatest Commands .............................. Jeff White (Those wishing to take the Lord’s Supper may go to the chapel during this song.)

Prayer .................................................................................................

Everyone is invited to a Finger Food Fellowship In the Fellowship Hall

Following Thanks Singing!