Westvue Church of Christ

1710 Mooresville Hwy.

Lewisburg, TN 37091

(931) 359-2571

www.westvue.org

Office e-mail: Westvue@tnweb.com

Elders Thomas Blalock

David Cook

Joe George

Tony Matthews

Deacons Ed Anderson

Tres Beasley

Mark Blalock

Brian Cook

Tony Cross

Danny Morgan

Ministers Rick Rolin

359-2571 (office)

Youth Minister

Mike Whitehead

Volume 48 May 8, 2016 No. 19

Nues & Vues

@Westvue

Church of Christ

If you are unable to serve, contact Danny Morgan or the elder on call immediately.

The week of May 8, 2016

Things Worth Fighting For

A few days ago, though I am not a big professional ice hockey fan, I was watching the Nashville Predators play the Anaheim Ducks. It was fascinating watching powerful men effortlessly skating on ice. Occasionally a fight would break out between the players, and I could tell they meant business. I thought to myself, those people be-lieve winning is worth a fight. I have a question for you: is there anything in your life that you think is worth fighting for? The apostle Paul said to young Timothy, “fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confes-sion in the presence of many witnesses” (I Timothy 6:12). I admit that my nature is somewhat passive, and when possible my goal is to avoid confrontation. The idea of fighting is not something I look forward to because there is a possibility of getting beaten up. However, I must accept that living as a Chris-tian in this present world can and will put me in a situation where I will be forced to take a stand. We must see how two forces are at work in this present world and Christians are caught between the two. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wick-edness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Paul, describing the challenge of be-ing involved in this great conflict said; “For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please” (Galatians 5:17). Thankfully, we have the Lord on our side working, fighting with us and giving us the strength to continue the fight. We must understand the Lord helps us, but He will not do what He expects of us. David took on the giant Goliath, and he was victori-ous. The Lord used David, his sling, and his smooth stones to kill the giant. David real-ized, “for the battle is the Lord’s and He will give you (Goliath) into our hands” (I Samuel 17:47.) Nonetheless, David used what he had for victory. David’s victory came because he had faith in God, and he was willing to use the weapons available to him. In addition, he had this – the proper attitude! He accept-ed the challenge and was willing to fight in order to win. Continued inside . . .

Schedule of Services Sunday AM Worship - 9:00 Sunday Bible Classes - 10:15

Sunday PM Worship - 5:00 Wednesday Bible Classes - 6:30 pm Radio Program (WJJM) - 6:20 am daily

For the Month of May Serve Table - Joe George, Tres Beasley Serve Congregation - Josh Harmon, Randell Dodson, Zach Cross Dwayne Dunkle, Dwayne Hart, Clint Hammons Alternate - Danny Morgan, Trent Cash Serve Table - Evening service Joe George, Tres Beasley Ushers - Brian Cook, Cory Duvall, Doug Cheek Prepare Communion- (5/8) Phillip & Mary Ann Reese Nursery - (5/8) Ashley Wilson, Whitney Harmon Baptismal Assistants - Brian Cook, Jane George Sound Control - Gary Francis (Sunday am), Clay Stokes (Sunday pm), Zach Cross (Wed pm) Library Volunteer week of 5/8 Conita Potts (am), Denise Brown (pm), Jane George (Wed.) Elder on Call Thomas Blalock Van Driver Race Wilson

05/08 (Sun a.m.)

05/08 (Sun p.m.)

05/11 (Wed)

Song Leader

Trent Alexander Trent Alexander Lane Courtemanche

Opening Prayer

Tony Williams

Danny Morgan

David Cook

Reading

Phillip Reese (Luke 18:1-5)

Danny Morgan (John 6:66-68 )

Ethan Courtemanche

(I John 3:11-12)

Lesson

Rick Rolin

"Q and A #5 When Is it Time

to (Stop) Praying?”

Rick Rolin

“The Gospel of John #13”

Rick Rolin

Closing Prayer

Danny Morgan Tony Matthews

Westvue Nues and Vues Rick Rolin, editor

A weekly publication of the church of Christ at Westvue

1710 Mooresville Hwy Lewisburg, TN 37091

NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil) Service Sunday, May 8, 2016 10:30 a.m.

Song Leader - Will Brown Opening prayer/Reading - Jim Cross Devotional/Closing Prayer –Tres Beasley

Serve Communion - Dwayne Hart, J.W. Beasley Take Communion to rooms - Danny Morgan, Ethan Courtemanche

Please keep these dates in mind

as you plan for your family events:

June 12-17 - Illinois Day Camp

June 26-29 - Family Bible School

Record - May 1, 16 AM - 265, SS - 180, PM - 193, Wed. - 148

Contribution - $5,600 Budget- $4,500

Family Bible School

(FBS) Dates: June 26-29 6:30—8:30

Theme: Off the Beaten Path - - Encounters with Jesus

We Need LOTS of help this year;

please sign up at the main bulletin board.

Secret Pals Will meet Monday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m.

for their bi-monthly meeting. Your hostesses are planning a picnic. Please bring your favorite food item

to take on a picnic.

YOUTH NEWS REMEMBER ME IN PRAYER (CARE Line - 359-9589 after 3:00 p.m.)

□Continue to remember Doug & Karen Martin. Doug is in UTSW Hos-pital in Dallas. He is having complications from fungal pneumonia and a blood clot. Cards may be sent to #6 Michael Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032. □Ginger Chapman is home after a stay in Maury Regional. She has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). □Ann Cochran is experiencing some health problems and is undergo-ing tests. □Dan Courtemanche is in Vanderbilt Medical Center. □Paul Jett will undergo shoulder surgery Tuesday at Maury Regional. □Susan McKnight has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She will meet with the surgeon Tuesday to discuss her treatment options. □Tatum Delap (granddaughter of Gary & Mary Jean Webb) is undergo-ing tests at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARIES

AREA & FAMILY EVENTS

Additional Prayer List NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil): Evelyn Clift, Nancy Derryberry, Sue Dockery, Virginia Holbert, Delia Osborne, Clarice Wales, Barbara Elise Murphy NHC-Oakwood: Claudie Smith Village Manor: Edna Cheek, Penny Gipson Members and Family & Friends: Alton Baugher, Ed & Donna Campbell, Richard Cashion, Billy & Barbara Chunn, Virginia Corbin, Dan Courtemanche, Carolyn Curtis, Penny Gipson, April Haislip, Patricia Hillard, Virginia Holbert, Sue James, Doug Martin, Valton Martin, Dot Parsons, Dorlene Sargent, Don Smith, Doris Webb, Pam Williams, Bobby Winsett, Brandon Bradley, John Francis, Ruth Hargrove, Maggie Hollandsworth, Jane Keith, Phillip & Michelle King, Polly Middleton, Tyler Moorehead, Bill Simons, Harvey Victory, Lela Victory, Service Personnel: John Chunn, Chris Haley, Robert King, Grant Pinkston, Josh Reese, Juan Ramirez, Travis Shaddy, Andrew Smith, Chris Tarte

5/8 Mother’s Day 5/8 NHC-Lewisburg (Merihil) Service 10:30 a.m. 5/9 Secret Pals 5/10 Tuesday Ladies Bible Class 10:00 a.m. 5/15 Haiti School Funds Due 5/15 Elders/Deacons Meeting 5/15 Visitation Team 3 (Rick Rolin) 5/17 Tuesday Ladies Bible Class 10:00 a.m.

Continued from inside . . .

My question to you and me is, what are we willing to fight for? What is important enough to you that it is worth the fight? What about your soul, your children, your family, your local congregation? I understand the danger of drawing conclusions using vague Bible passages. However, it seems to me that God has given the devil greater power at various times throughout history. I know from Job 1-2 that the Lord loosened the devil's leash, so to speak, so that he could do damage to Job. The Lord said to the apostle Peter, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded per-mission to sift you like wheat” (Luke 22:31). Perhaps we are living during one of those times when the Lord has unleashed the devil. Think about it. Think about all the crazy things that are happening in America: the breakdown of the home and the stripping away of Christian morals that were the foundation of our society. The institution of marriage has been perverted, the intimacy of sex has been lost and is now treated as common. A commitment to the truth revealed in God’s Word has certainly declined. The Bible does not seem to be that important, even among some who claim to be Christians and members of the Lord’s Church. I could go on, but that would be superfluous. Thus, if we are going to save our children, we must be willing to fight the good fight of faith. If we are going to save our families, we must be willing to fight the good fight of faith. If we are going to save our local congregations, we must be willing to fight the good fight of faith. If we are going to save our souls, we must be willing to fight the good fight of faith. In conclusion, think about this: which congregations of the churches of Christ will prosper, and which ones will decline? The answer to that question is complicated because many varia-bles must be considered, such as location and the economy. Something else that will factor into the equation will be how com-mitted are the members of a local church and how willing they are to fight for it. Just as the odds were stacked against David when facing the giant, local congregations of the church today will con-tinue to struggle because the devil is working full time to hinder them. Yet, like David who was willing to fight, we too will be victo-rious if we are willing to continue the fight.

Rick

Placed Membership - Michael & Annette, Marti Sulli-

van have placed their membership with Westvue. Please

take a moment to welcome them to the Westvue family.

Their address is 3135 Old Columbia Rd., Lewisburg.

Thank You - You have received thank you cards from Connor Harmon, Jerry & Donna King, Mary Love & family, and Bobby & Ronjia Winsett. These cards are posted on the bulletin board. Please take a moment to read these cards.

Response - Samuel Childress responded to the invita-

tion Sunday asking for prayers and forgiveness of his sins.

His address is 1432 Spring Place Rd., Lewisburg.

5-10 John Paul Wilkerson 5-12 Chesley & Jessica Newton, Jimmy Spivey 5-13 Robbie Crigger, Sue Rolin 5-15 Tony & Angie Cross (29) 5-16 Dwayne & Faylynn Haislip (57)

Save the Date - You have received a Save the Date an-nouncement from Hannah Jones & Hunter Swinney for their upcoming wedding. This announcement is on the bulletin board.

Congratulations - to Brad Medley (son of Pat Medley) on his appointment as General Manager of Lewisburg Electric System.

No Birthdays this week

Upcoming Events

5/15 Area-wide @ Riggs 5/29 Summer Kickoff

Illinois Day Camp

June 13-16. Sign up on the Youth Board. There will be a meeting for ALL campers

on Sun., May 15 at 11 a.m.

Area-Wide @ Riggs

Sun., May 15th, starting @ 5:15 p.m. w/ singing, followed by regular service @

6:00 p.m., with a fellowship meal immedi-ately after that. Bus will leave by 4:30 p.m. Sign up at the Youth Board if you

plan to attend.

Thank you to everyone who helped provide food, decorate, and work the

kitchen for Senior Night. Thank you for making it a special night for our gradu-

ates.

Bible Bowl @ Sandy Hook

Sat., August 6th for grades 1-12. Ques-tion books will be handed out the first

week of June. Sign up at the Youth Board. Adult helpers are needed.

You have received an invitation to celebrate the graduation of Whitley Margaret Martin

at a come & go reception Sunday, May 15th from 1-4 p.m. 2019 Jennifer Lane, Lewisburg.

Please RSVP: 931-359-0265

You have received an invitation to celebrate the graduation of Peyton Floyd Brown

at a come & go reception Saturday, May 21st from 1-4 p.m.

Nanny’s House 1375 Bear Creek Rd. Culleoka.

Graduation Announcements - You have received graduation announcements from

Hannah Claire Cross and Emily Hobby.

These announcements are on the bulletin board.

Sympathy- We extend our sympathy to the following fami-

lies: -The family of Jerry Brown (friend of Norma Rutherford, Don & Julene Smith). Arrangements have not been made. -The family of Edith Childress (grandmother of Samuel Chil-dress). Her funeral service will be conducted Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Bills McGaugh Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Thursday afternoon from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. -The family of Robert Cleo Sharpe (brother of Sally Libs). His service was conducted last Sunday from the chapel of London Funeral Home. The family of Sonya Ingram (sister-in-law of Barbara Chunn). Her service was conducted Saturday from the chapel of Bennett-May Giles County Funeral Home.