EIGHTH AND HARRISON CHURCH OF CHRIST

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801 E. Harrison    Harlingen, Texas

(956) 423-3353

 

Christian Family Information

January 29, 2012

 

Welcome, Visitors!  We would like to have a record of your visit on one of the attendance cards. All are reminded that a nursery is provided near the northeast exit of the building for children from birth up to age three.

 

Youth Spaghetti Dinner takes place today after morning services. The youth are hosting the lunch as a fundraiser. ALL donations will be used for youth activities this year.  Menu is Spaghetti Alfredo or Marinara, Garlic Bread, Salad and Dessert.  To-go containers will be available. Please come and support our youth.

 

 

Tonight Bill Reagan, executive director of Loaves and Fishes, will speak to us at 5 PM. Their focus statement is “Help & Hope for the Hungry, the Homeless & the Hurting.” Don’t miss it!

 

We remind you of the following members who are confined to their places of residence or have other needs: Mary Bishop (Atrium), Florene Burkham (Golden Palms), Dorothy Hukill & Mryl Newhouse (Retama Manor), Fay Young (Golden Palms), Starlin May, Eileen McNees, Linda Scott.

 

Rodney Cramer remains hospitalized in Saint David’s Hospital in Austin after surgery for a malignant tumor on his spine.  He had lost complete use of his legs and is now undergoing rehab therapy as they consider further treatments. 

 

Sympathy is extended to Alan Johnson and family in the death of his father, Earl, who passed away on Monday. Services were held Thursday.  You will recognize that the Johnson family has lost both a father (Earl) and a father-in-law (Sam Sparks) within the last few weeks.

 

Baptism.  What a joy to witness the baptism of Joe and Julia Maxwell last Sunday.  They have been atending for some time along with their children, Josiah, Jaylin, Isaac and Quentin. Julia’s parents are Jessie and Shirley Muniz.

 

Dear friends,

     Thanks to all for your kind expressions of sympathy and to the ladies who prepared and served the delicious meal.  It’s a blessing to have such wonderful friends.

Wanda Bridges and family

 

Wednesday Fellowship Meal: The menu this week is “Oklahoma Stack Ups” with all the trimmings, salad and banana pudding.  Please indicate on your attendance card how many will be attending.

     The cooks say, We are serving Oklahoma Stack-up and the kick it will deliver.... A recipe we are sharing from north of the Red River. You won’t want to miss it!          

    

SuperBowl Party.  On Sunday, February 5, we will be having a tailgate party in the church parking lot and will project the game on the garage.  This will start after evening services.  EVERYONE is invited, specifically the youth.  We are asking all those who plan to attend to sign up to bring their favorite tailgating food, desert, chips, dips, etc.  Sign up sheet will be in the foyer.  Please come out and relax and have some fun socializing with everyone.  Bring some chairs if you plan to sit.  Also if anyone has footballs, Frisbees, or other tailgating games, feel free to bring them.  Contact Todd Reynolds for information.

 

Free Harlingen Gospel Singing Concert.  An acappella music festival, featuring ALL4HIM and others.  Donations will be accepted for Sunny Glen.  It takes place at the Marine Military Academy Auditorium beginning at 6 PM on Saturday, February 4.  In times past this event has been in style and inspiration like the late Sounds of Glory presentations that took place each year here in Harlingen.  You will be blessed by being present.   

 

Winter Revival will take place on February 5-12, at the North 7th Street Church of Christ.  Mike Minson and Michael McCorkle will be speaking about “Angels” on Sunday (10:30, 1:30, 6:00) and Monday at 7:30 PM. From Tuesday through Saturday the subject will be, “Examining Islam,” Call 956-428-4362 or visit Harlingencofc.org for more information.

 

The Perfect Valentine Gift.   Get the ladies and teen aged girls in your life the perfect gift—an opportunity to be part of our group at Women of Faith.  Get a gift certificate for them now.  A Women of Faith weekend is more enriching than a box of chocolates.  Andy Andrews, author and speaker, says, “If husbands knew what their wives were hearing at Women of Faith, they’d make sure they got there. It’s one of the best things they can do for their wives (and themselves)!”  October 12-13 in San Antonio. For more information contact Catherine Rochell.

 

Ignitefaith.org is a new online magazine for young adults provided by people in our fellowship.  It promises to unite believers and share the latest news and trends from a Christian perspective.  Managing Editor Miranda Wilcox says the magazine will feature significant, honest stories, regular updates and an interactive platform.  It is a service of The Christian Chronicle.  You are invited you to check it out at ignitefaith.org

 

Reaffirming God’s plan for the home--The Value of Mom and Dad. (by Karla Dial in “Citizen Link,” a Focus on the Family Affiliate.)

     An analysis of 20 years’ worth of school suspension rates nationwide shows that the greatest influence on boys’ behavior at school is not the type of school they attend or teacher they have, but the type of home in which they’re being raised.

     Researchers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business found that boys being raised in intact homes with both parents had the least behavioral problems and school suspensions, while those being raised by single mothers had the most. 

     Glenn T. Stanton, director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family, said intact families are the best for children of either gender.

     “This supports over three decades of consistent research showing that kids who grow up in a home with their married parents tend to do better in all measures of educational attainment than their peers being raised in single, divorced and cohabiting-parent homes,” he said. “This is true from everything from grade-point average, behavioral issues, high school graduation and going on to graduate from college. Moms and dads both matter here, as well as the type of relationship between them.”

 

 

Order of Worship

January 29, 2012

 

Song Leader:  Reagan Florence 

 

Call to Worship

From Psalm 36

 

Mansion over the Hilltop   (881)

No Tears in Heaven   (882)

Whispering Hope   (497)

 

Prayers of the People led by Shane Shinsato

 

The Glory-Land Way   (535)

The Old Rugged Cross   (313)

 

The Lord’s Supper

Prayers led by Tom Moseley

Our Offering

Prayer led by Tom Moseley

 

Children (age three – 3rd Grade)

are dismissed for Children’s Worship

Team Leader this week:  Christine Vincent

(Next week’s leaders:  Kara & Walker Smith)

 

From the Word: I Corinthians 5:14-21

Read by   Randy Bell

 

Sermon: “The Wondrous Cross: Paul on Atonement”

By Jacob Vincent

 

Kneel at the Cross   (946)

 

Prayer of Dismissal led by Reuben Albritton

 

Sing and Be Happy   (587)

 

 

Schedule of Assemblies

 

Sunday

10:20 AM – Worship Assembly

9:15 AM – Bible Classes

 5:00 PM – Worship Assembly

 

Tuesday

10:00 AM – Ladies’ Bible Class (September – May)

 

Wednesday

6:00 PM – Fellowship Meal

7:00 PM – Devotional followed by classes

 

Nursery Attendants This Morning:

Rhonda Amstutz and Judy Soarks

 

 

The nursery is available for newborns through three years of age, located near the northeast exit.

 

Greeters for the Month of January:

 

Johnny & Karen Wells           Lobby - South

Don Kretz                       Auditorium

Cathy Fox                       Auditorium

Charlotte Smith                       Auditorium

 

Our Record for the Week of

January 22, 2012

Bible Classes =   112

AM Worship = 233,  PM Worship = n/a

Wednesday Evening = 68

Weekly Budget = $5,523.19

Regular Contribution = $3,947.46

 

Those who are willing to serve

Lead Singing Tonight:  Tyler Godfrey

Lead Prayer Tonight:  Daniel Perkins and Rusty Albritton

Serve Communion Tonight:  Ian Collins

Lead Prayer Wednesday:  Randy Bell

Lead Singing Wednesday:  Reuben Britten and Tyler Godfrey

 

 

For more information call or e-mail the church office. 

 

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