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“The Church
Welcome, Reeves Family!
wBible-Based wChrist-centered
wPeople-oriented wHeart-filled
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Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” We as a body at West Erwin did just that when we began our search with 40 days of prayer and fasting, seeking God’s guidance to fill our pulpit. We prayed believing in what is written in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We asked God for the right man and his family to join with us as we grow from the heart of Tyler spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God has answered our prayers by leading us to ask Jason Reeves and his family to join us in this mission. He, his wife Tiersa, and their 4 children; Mason (18), Kacey (13), Jacob (11), and Bowen (10) have accepted the offer and will be here to begin their work with us on July 3rd.
Jason is passionate about communicating the Gospel message, and God has called and equipped him with the ability to speak boldly. The sermons he delivers are filled with scripture, application to edify and convict and relevant to share through the week with those we encounter in our daily lives. His biblical preaching education came from a Certificate of Ministry from The Center for Christian Education, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Ministry and Leadership at Dallas Christian College, and a Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Interpretation at Lubbock Christian University. The Churches he has worked with are
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the Mesquite Church of Christ as a deacon of Family Life and then an Associate minister, and most recently the Graceton Church of Christ as the pulpit minister. His wife Tiersa is a tremendous asset with the work she does in children’s and women’s ministry.
We are excited to begin this new chapter in the history of West Erwin. We ask that you join with us in another 40 days of prayer and fasting for our future. Hebrews 10:23-‐24 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
The West Erwin Elders
Jason & Tiersa Mason, Kacey, Jacob & Bowen
Crawford’s Clipboard
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for information on what you can do to help.
KARING KITCHEN West Erwin will host the Karing Kitchen on Monday, July
18. Help us serve the community. We serve from 6:00-7:00 and are prepping at 5:00. Join us!
NEBRASKA MISSION TRIP All of those going to Nebraska need to be working on their
classes. We will meet this coming Sunday afternoon at 5:00 to work on classes.
NEW ORLEANS MISSION TRIP If you have not already signed up for the New Orleans
Mission trip, please do so by Sunday, June 19.
IMPORTANT DATES June 18-24 Joplin Mission Trip June 26 Middle School Devotional July 3 Combined Devotional July 7-16 Nebraska Mission Trip July 18 West Erwin hosts Karing Kitchen July 23-29 New Orleans Mission Trip
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Youth With Heart... by Danny EXCITING TIMES!
As you all know, we announced this past Sunday that Jason Reeves and his family will begin working with us as the new preaching minister. He will begin in July. We are very excited to have Jason as a part of our team. He is a great guy with a real heart for God. Thanks to our Elders for their vision and leadership and allowing God to direct us in our search. Remember our challenge for 40 days of Prayer & Fasting.
THANKS! Middle School Mystery was a blast! We had a great time
together… learning, working, worshipping & just having fun! Thanks to Kristi Harris, Mary Lockhart, Laurie Kimball, Danielle Rousseau, Christina Denman, Caylee Stamps & James Dykmann for going as sponsors.
JOPLIN MISSION TRIP
This next week, a group of 22 of us will be in Joplin, MO to help with the Disaster Relief. We will be staying in a church building just south of town and working in Joplin. Please pray for our safety, good health and success in our mission.
If you are interested in helping, check www.westerwin.com
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of all of you who helped.
Active? or Mature? Is there a difference between an active and a mature church? Normally, we gauge an active church by the number of programs they are involved in and how well the people support the various church ventures. The Scriptures are clear regarding the criteria for measuring the maturity level of a church. Paul says it’s all about Faith, Hope, and Love.
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West Erwin Blood Drive Sunday, June 26th Be sure to sign up Sunday, June 19th
Watch for table in foyer
Thank You Many thanks to Danny, James, and all the young people who worked in the heat to clean up around the Benevolence Center. It looks great! We are proud of it and proud
Growing in Grace by Mike Gravois
“When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?"ʺ Luke 18:8 Faith means simply believing. Evangelistic faith means believing God to the saving of the soul or for
healing of our bodies. Faith is the dynamo of all religious life and the mainspring of a substantial progress. Faith was the dominant keynote of the old dispensation; the highest tribute given to Abraham was that he 'ʹbelieved God.'ʹ Spiritual forces often elude us because we demand evidence or proof, and in our day, even a sign from heaven, before we accept them. They must pass through the laboratory of theology, and be sifted. Faith takes hold on forces that are infinite and enduring; it stands high above dogma, has no elements of uncertainty, is well grounded, and bespeaks spiritual sanity.
Faith is not a spasmodic force, but an assurance of contact between the soul and its God. It should grow stronger, brighter, and undiminished with the passing years. Faith, sad to say, has become identified with creeds...
What is needed in the world today -‐‑ we might say the paramount need -‐‑ is not more expensive churches, more artistic music, greater eloquence in the pulpit, finer literary or social attainments, but more of the mighty moving power of God; more faith in God'ʹs Word, and more trusting in Christ'ʹs atoning blood. We need more of the old-‐‑time religion and mighty manifestation of God'ʹs supernatural power in definite religious experiences....
(Taken from Divine Healing by J. Grant Anderson)
VBS is August 6! We need some items for VBS! Please contact Nancy Crawford if you have any of the following: shade canopies (tents), small containers with lids, beads, old jewelry that doesn't need to be returned, toaster oven, baskets (any size), artificial fruit or vegetables for decoration & baby food jars.
Events of Interest The League Street Church of Christ in Sulphur Springs invites you to their Leadership Seminar June 25-‐26. Please register by phone at 903.885.1531 or email lscoc@hotmail.com. See the flyer on the news & notes bulletin board for more information. The 44th Annual Foundation School of Church Music will be July 3-‐8 at Twin Oaks Ranch in Buda, Texas. See the flyer on the news & notes bulletin board. The 65th Annual Singing School at Abilene Christian University will be July 10-‐15. Come early to attend the Worship Leader’s Conference July 8 & 9. Register at www.SingingSchool.org. See the brochure on the news & notes bulletin board.
West Erwin Blood Drive Mark your calendars for June 26! Our annual Blood Drive will be taking place at the Family Life Center. Look for the sign up table in the foyer on June 19.
Anniversary Party Our parents found in each other the precious gift of love, friendship and raising a family. Because you have played such an important part in their lives, please join us, the children of Carroll & Betty David, for a 50th Wedding Anniversary in honor of our parents. Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 2:00-‐4:00 p.m. at Shiloh Road Church of Christ, 1801 Shiloh Road, Tyler, TX. No gifts, please. (Carroll & Betty have many friends here at West Erwin. We are thankful for their example to us!)
With Sympathy Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Knight family on the loss of Roger Knight. Services were Monday at West Erwin Church of Christ. Our love & prayers are with Jan and the family.
Lost & Found Please check the lost & found cabinet in the Main Foyer in case you have any items there. There are several dishes that have not been claimed. Items not claimed by the end of June will be donated to the Benevolent Center.
Thank You Sweet friends, Thank you for the prayers, phone calls, pretty cards, flowers, Lunch Bunch and all the concern for my health these last few weeks. I am much improved and well on my way to a full recovery. Love to all,
Ruth Bell Dear West Erwin, Thank you for the prayers, cards and visits during my recovery. Your support has tremendously helped me during these difficult times. In Christ,
Frank Aven A big THANK YOU to Donny Ingram for driving the children who were day campers to Camp Deer Run last week. We appreciate all you do, Donny!
Baptism Congratulations to Brayden Kempton who was baptized Sunday night, June 12, by his dad, Todd. Brayden just completed 5th grade and is the son of Todd & Kenna Kempton. His address is 18078 Briarcrest Drive, Flint, TX 75762. Welcome to the family, Brayden!
MR. & MRS. TERRY FRICK INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE
THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR DAUGHTER
Julie Beth Frick to
Nathan Wayne VanBuskirk SON OF MR. AND MRS. MARK VANBUSKIRK
SATURDAY THE SECOND OF JULY TWO THOUSAND AND ELEVEN
TWO O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON WEST ERWIN CHURCH OF CHRIST
RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
A fresh look at the Ten Commandments
2011 Wednesday Night Summer Series
June 22: “No Idols” Mark Edge, Shiloh Rd. Hot Fudge Brownie Sundaes @ FLC
June 16, 2011 From The Heart of Tyler Vol. 42 – No. 24 Records Sunday-‐June 12 Sunday-‐ June 5 Year Ago Bible Class 431 411 438 Worship a.m. 679 630 660 Worship p.m. 323 NC 464 Wed. p.m. 240 306 305 Contribution $22,522.25 $34,388.60 $27,641.05 Weekly Budget $27,981.00
SERVING SUNDAY Call to Worship Paul Montandon Prayer Jeff Parrish Scripture Mike McClenny Dismiss Fred Wingate Presiding At The Lord’s Table Bob Paul
SERVING COMMUNION Melvin Crow David Demic Don Crowder Harold Denman Clinton Culpepper Sean Denman Ken Culpepper Howard Dickson
6:00 P.M. ASSEMBLY Prayer Justin Parrish Scripture Marc Philpot Dismiss Jimmie Philpot
GREETERS Odie & Dolores Kennedy & Kinsey Lockhart Robert & Mary Lee & Courtney Lockhart Pete & Alisa Leung & Austin Millican Visitor Center: Todd & Kenna Kempton
Paul & Shelia Lewis
Pick up cards for 6/19: Colton Haile, Corey Prestidge, Evan Kingsbury, Toby Marse, Braden Lockhart
Sound booth for 6/19-‐6/26: Todd Kempton & Daniel DuPree
Minibus driver for Sunday & Wednesday: Don Ingram, ph. 903.253.4600. Please call if you need transportation.
Children’s Ministry for 6/19: Nursery a.m.: Joanna Stamps | Toddlers a.m.: Lisa Snell | Toddlers p.m.: Jill Smith | Children’s Worship: Smith
Hospitalized: Mother Frances Hospital: Linton Stewart, brother-‐in-‐law of Charleen Clayton, ICU | ETMC Pittsburg: Mildred Barnwell, mother of Linda Marts, undergoing tests & receiving blood transfusions | Park Place Rehabilitation: James Phillips, Room 112 | Clairmont Rehabilitation: Wade McDonald, room 110| Updates: Linda Boudreau had knee replacement surgery June 16 at Spine & Joint. | Stephen Pickle, son of Sallyann, had a leg amputated below the knee. | Anita Potter has begun treatments this week for leg cancer. | B.J. Tucker, uncle of Sondra Ramsour, is very ill in Houston. | West Erwin Family: Jim Cox | Clinton & Louise Culpepper | Clay Kirby | Tommy Lowrance | Wade McDonald | Forest & Mary McFadden | Bettye Price | Sylvia Tharpe | Mike Watts | Ray Womack | Ongoing concerns: Johnny Anders | Darrell & Nell Beard | Delle Bullard | Kalli Huff | Archie Kennard | Opal Mathews | Bill McCain | Penny McDonald | Samuel Mink | Kay Parrish | Maxine Ray | George Richardson | Ira & Esther Wilson | Dorothy Woods | Family & Friends: Nancy Chandler, daughter of Wanda Cook | Loralea Epperson, co-‐worker of Connie Sublette | W. A. Fielding, Jr., brother-‐in-‐law of Phil Marts | Raymond Hardin, brother of James | Jill Meigs, friend of Jan Weeks | Bertie Steel, mother of Carolyn Blackstone | Sandy Williams, cousin of Chuck Gillam | Carey Woods, stepson of Dorothy
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