Order of Worship forAugust 11, 2019

Volume 50 Number 31

WEEKLY SCHEDULESUNDAY

Bible Class 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.Evening Worship 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

MONDAYKaring Kitchen 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAYTuesday Lunch Bunch 8:00 a.m.-12 p.m. Clothing Distribution 8:30-10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAYFood Distribution 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Evening Bible Study 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Food Distribution 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAYClothing Distribution 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

SERVING TODAYCommunion

Gary Broome Jason BrowningJay Bynum David CannefaxGene Chandler Keith ChandlerColby Chandler David Demic

Pick Up Attendance Cards Sebastian Canfield Fed CanfieldAlex Freeman Talon Parker

Logan Parker

Greeters Info Center

Ron & Jean ParishMain Doors

Chad & Amber ChaunceyEast Doors

Emily Taylor & Konni Tharp

SoundA.M:

Shaun Stamps & Cody MitchamP.M:

Shaun Stamps & Donny Ingram

Children’s CareNursery

Donna DavisToddlers

Melanie Benson

Shuttle DriverSuzanne Braly

Safety TeamA.M. WorshipKelly MonahanP.M. Worship Jay Bynum

Wednesday, August 14thRob & Candace Hilliard

Order of Worship

AUGUST 25THBRING A FRIEND, ENJOY A CATERED LUNCH. WE'LL HAVE AN

AFTERNOON DEVOTIONAL AND THEN BE DISMISSED FOR THE DAY.

Song #2 We Praise Thee, O God David Keen

Song #276 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Modern Day Parable Bill Allen

Song Cornerstone

Shepherd’s Prayer Wade Weathers

Song #329 What A Savior

Communion & Contribution Phil Marts

Song #768/705/711 Medley

Sermon: “About Today and Tomorrow” Bill Allen

Song # Mighty To Save

Closing Prayer Matt Haws

5:00 P.M. Assembly

Welcome/Announcements Donnie Carnathan

Song #560 Living By Faith Davy Carter

Song #586 My Faith Looks Up To Thee

Prayer Wayne Berryman

Song Ancient Words

Song You’re Worthy of My Praise

Sermon: “The Exile Begins” Bill Allen

Song #918 Out of My Bondage

Song #457 How Firm a Foundation

Closing Prayer Howard Dickson

BILL'S BLOG Bill Allen, Preaching Minister

Growing Faithful FamiliesDanny Snell, Involvement Minister

Donnie’s DeskDonnie Carnathan, Benevolence Minister

Davy’s Diary Davy Carter, Outreach Minister

Bible ClassBible class is a great opportunity to spend time in scrip-ture. Knowing our busy schedules everyday… most of us need that opportunity each Sunday morning to study, reflect and allow God to speak to us. Find a class to attend and let God bless you through that short hour each week.Join us for Bible Class this Sunday @ 9:00. The Summer Quarter encompasses a study from Ephe-sians, 2 Kings & a series on The Gospel Truth.

August – The Gospel TruthAug. 11…Send The Light–Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:6-11Aug. 18…Transformed–Acts 9:1-13Aug. 25…Hold On To Hope–John 3:16-17

Family Day @ Texas RangersJoin us Saturday on Aug. 17 to go see the Texas Rangers play the Minnesota Twins. We have 30 tickets reserved and we can get some additional if needed. Cost per ticket is $25. We will be taking the bus. Reserve your tickets ASAP!

Summer SeriesWednesday night, Aug. 14 will be our Back to School Prayer Night. Join us!Knowing our busy schedules everyday… most of us need that opportunity each Sunday morning to study, reflect and allow God to speak to us. Find a class to attend and let God bless you through that short hour each week.

George Christoph Lichenberg (1742-1799) is noted as saying, “It is a golden rule not to judge men by their opinions but rather by what their opinions make of them.” I believe this is sound advice. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. By sharing my thoughts and listening to those of others, oftentimes I see the big picture more vividly.

Although. it also has become clear to me that some opinions have led a lot of people to ruin and destruction; spiritually, emotionally, financially, and physically. We must discern between good and bad choices.

When it comes to God and His thoughts on any matter, you can take it to the bank as truth. His “ways are not our ways and his thoughts are not our thoughts.” But, they are right. This past Sunday in Bible class our dis-cussion was centered on the power of the gospel. Yes, “It is the power of God unto salvation.” (Romans 1:16)

Does it seem to you like a lot of the parables of Jesus have to do with the proper place of money in our lives? And specifically, the Lord often calls us to be generous and willing to help others in need. That theme continues with the three parables we will look at this Sunday. There are many Scripture passages that relate this teaching, such as 1 Tim. 6:6-19, and the example of the early church in Acts 2:42-47 and 4:32-37. In Matthew 6 Jesus tells us to make sure our treasures are in heaven, calling us to put God first today and trust tomorrow to Him.But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry

about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matt. 6:33-34)

THE DREADED “S” WORD!Not long ago Lindsay was talking to Owen and Beau about the upcom-ing school year. Neither of the boys wanted their mother to be talking about school during summer. In fact, Beau told her not to use the “S” word! I have some bad news for Beau; his first day of school as a first grader is right around the corner. One of these days Beau will look back on his school days, and he will appreciate them. He will be grate-ful for the education he received and will probably even remain close friends with some of his schoolmates. I’m afraid that Beau’s attitude about school right now in the middle of summer sometimes reflects our attitude about church. There are times when we just don’t want to go! There are times when we just don’t want to put in the work we know we should be doing. There are even times when we are probably not too worried about our own righteousness. Beau, the first grader, does not get the big picture about school yet: but we know today that what we do to build our faith in the Lord’s kingdom is good for us. Unfortunately our own nature, living in a fallen world, and Satan’s attacks take a toll on us. Beau has parents that will help him make the right decisions about school; we have each other. We need that help. We need to pray for each other. We need time together to study God’s Word. We need our worship time together. We need each other’s help and encouragement to raise our children. We need our fellowship together and we need to be accountable to each other. We are not alone in this world; we have each other and we have God!

W E KIDS Donni Cook, Children’s Education Coordinator

David Keen, Youth Minister

• Our Wednesday night student gatherings this fall will focus on “Distractions”. Hope to see you there @ 7:00 pm.• August 18th student devotional at DeLivaudaisIf you’re new or not connected to our student ministry, please download the band app and search for WESM, and please email dkeen@westerwin.org. Also, follow us on Facebook under West Erwin Student Ministries.

Benevolence CenterMovie Night is

Friday, August 16th at 6 P.M. We will be showing “The Encounter”

for our neighbors. If you will help serve popcorn and drinks

please contact Donnie Carnathan.

ROTATING BASIS

Upcoming EventsWednesday, August 14 - Back to School Prayer Night

7:00 PM at the Family Life CenterPlan for you and your children to attend this night as we kick off the new school year in prayer for our children and teachers!

Sunday, September 1 - PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE

INTERESTED IN TEACHING ON A ?

TEACHING ONLY ONE OR TWO TIMES DURING A MONTH, RATHER THAN TEACHING AN ENTIRE QUARTER BY YOURSELF?Some of you may be interested in teaching, however, tackling a classroom by yourself for a quarter may be overwhelming due to the many activities in your life. If this is you, TEXT me at (903) 539-4101 and let me know you want to be on a TEAM of teachers that will rotate each week. The curriculum and activities for the class will be provided. Currently we need TEAMS or TEACHERS for the following classes for the Fall Quarter: o Sunday PM Ages 3-5 yr. olds o Wed PM Ages K-2nd – 1 teacher has expressed interest in rotating with others, are you interested?

Text me and let me know…THE MORE VOLUNTEERS, THE MORE THE LOAD IS SHAREDWEST ERWIN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - Like us on FACEBOOK

Ice Cream Sundaes & Root Beer Floats to follow!Thank You

To the wonderful people at West Erwin church, I pray for you every day. I would like to thank you for the visits, cards, and calls. I enjoy them very much. You all mean the world to me. Love you all, Clinton Culpepper Watkins-Logan Texas Veterans Home F House

(Preschool will have regular classes.)

Prayer and Care(See our app for updates)

Our sympathy is extended to Robina Clark and her family. Robina’s brother, Bryant Ward, passed away last Monday. Robina and her husband, Lloyd, regularly attend our worship assemblies. Services were Saturday in Troup. Suzie Carnathan had outpatient knee surgery last Monday. She is home.Riley Hill was scheduled to have a cyst removed last Friday. Riley is the 11 year old son of George & Crystal Hill and the grandson of Rita Sitton.Kalli Huff is home.Gladys Williams is now in Chandler Nursing Center.Norma Durham is in Providence Park for rehab. Visitors are welcome 2 til 6 p.m.Carol White, sister-in-law of Bill White, had triple bypass surgery Tuesday in Mexia.

Church Family: Stan Mallory | Kalli Huff | Sylvia Tharpe | Fred Powell | Elmer Miles | Carolyn McCune | Bud Cawyer | Joyce Allen | Michael Etchelecu | Ralph Henderson | Jim & Helen Boyd | Chris Conder | Norma Durham | Charles PayneFriends & Family: Randy Davis, brother of Shirley Denman | Lee Tindall, brother of Nerene Ingram | Harold Marshall, young son of Matthew & Heather Marshall

If you wish a name added to the ‘friends and family’ list please email the church office at office@westerwin.org. Include their name and relationship to you, and

make sure you update us on their progress.

Our Records for August 4, 2019 Bible Class 215Worship a.m. 385Worship p.m. 89

ContributionAssembly $22,958.00Online $1,899.46Weekly Budget $28,899.40

Building ProjectLoan Balance: $219,697.31

West Erwin Church of Christ420 West Erwin St. Tyler, TX 75702 903.592.0809 Fax 903.592.0860 Offices closed on Fridays.

www.westerwin.com www.facebook.com/WestErwin office@westerwin.orgBulletin deadline is Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.

Live stream of Sunday services from: http://wechurchofchrist.christianworldmedia.com or our West Erwin APP.

The Elders of West Erwin are available to meet with our mem-bers at mutually agreeable times for counsel, questions and gener-al information. You may make an appointment with one or more of our elders by seeing them at any of our church meetings or by a phone call at the numbers listed below:

Jay Bynum 903.839.3133

Ken Culpepper 903.752.7801

David Hammond 903.279.1055

Gaylan Seagler * 903.566.1958

Wade Weathers 903.839.9797

David Wicks 903.534.9568*Chairman of the Elders elders@westerwin.org

The Douglas ProjectWest Erwin will provide a small portion of the school supplies for each stu-dent at Douglas Elementary as a part of our Douglas Project. The cost will be about $5 per student for 600 stu-dents. West Erwin members have been very gracious in past years to help with our Douglas Project and to bless the student and teachers of Douglas Ele-mentary. We have over 20 Volunteers that are involved in sharing their lives with the children & staff of Douglas. What a great opportunity to shine our light for the Lord. If you would be will-ing to help with the purchase of these school supplies, give your donation to Danny Snell or one of the staff. We will be assembling the school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 18 and delivering them to the school on Monday Aug 19. For more information, contact Danny Snell.

“About Today and Tomorrow”

Though it’s natural to wonder about the ___________, Jesus tells us we should be more concerned with how we’re living our lives in the ___________.

A. About ________________

= “You ___________ take it with you.” Luke 12:16-21

= You ___________ go back. Luke 16:19-31 B. About ________________

= You ___________ do right today. Matt. 25:31-46 Eccl. 12:13-14; John 5:28-29; 2 Cor. 5:9-10

Jesus provides a ___________ for our today and ___________ for our tomorrow. Matt. 6:33-34

Boles Home &Medina Children’s Home

Arms of Hope will be Here September 16th. Here are a few items of their current needs:

cooking oil, brownie mixes, liquid laundry detergent, shampoo and conditioner. Please check expiration dates on food items.

You can also make a secure financial donation on their website, ArmsofHope.org. Take your items to the Information Center in the main foyer or

to the office complex foyer. Thanks!