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Welcome to the Mesa Family we have children’s programs availableduring our worship service•An Attended Nursery is available for infants (0-2 years) in Room 101.
•A Room for infants and nursing mothers is also provided at the back of the auditorium.
•Toddlers Bible Hour (TBH) is offered for all children 2-3 years old, begins after communion in Room 102.
•Children’s Bible Hour (CBH) for children ages 4 - 4th grade, begins after communion in Theater del Soul Upstairs.
¿Habla Español?Tenemos clases Bíblicas y
!adoramos en español!
If you would like more information about the church or becoming a Christian, visit our Welcome Center in the foyer.
1223 E. Dana Ave.Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 480-964-1743Fax: 480-827-1864
Email: [email protected]: www.mesachurch.org
Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)*Fri. (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)*
*Terry out on Thursday *Edison out on Friday*Joel out on Tuesday *Joshua out on Friday
our lessons for todayam: “ Increase”pm: Stan Chaplin Speaking
We are so glad that you are here today! We have been praying that God would allow us to meet you today and worship together. You are an answer to our prayer! If you are visiting from the area, we would love to have you as part of our family!
Worship Leader: Michael Horton
Song 538 “My Hope is Built...”
Welcome/Prayer: Joshua DuBoise Song 578 “We Will Glorify”Song 745 “Humble Yourself”Song 23 “Our God, He Is Alive”Song 176 “Lamb of God”Song 287 “There Is a Redeemer”
Comm. & Cont.: Curtis Allen
Song 678 “More About Jesus”Song 273 “More Precious Than Silver”
Scripture Reader: Zach Ubrig (Deut. 7:12-16)
Lesson: Terry Singleton “Increase”
Song 881 “Mansion Over the Hilltop”
Song 290 “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
Prayer: Wendell Gist
PM Service at the building begins at 5 each Sunday evening in Room 104.
Vol. 75 No. 18 May 6, 2018
Under ConstructionIn travelling across the country, it was very apparent that the main focus of our country is that we are under construction. When we see the commercials of visiting other places, none of the photos show the construction that is going on. Everything looks perfect and clean. The first reality is that nearly everything is under construction from roads to hotels and restaurants. The second reality is that the construction is needed. Roads have been patched three times already and now it is time for major construction. Hotels and business are weathered and worn out. When planning to stay, the main criteria becomes when did they last remodel and update? Many old places have been abandoned and a new location built.
It is interesting to find that God planned for the new to come out of the old. He planned for seasons when things would grow, die, and become new again. He did not try to repair the earth with patches so that the earth looked worn and falling apart. His natural process leads to renewal. God has made that possible for us. Not that we will never get old and slow down, but that we can experience his inner renewal. (2Cor 4:16) Eventually this body will be replaced with a new one that will work much better in a different realm.
Many today are saying the church seems old and needs to be new. Our questions become about buildings and worship styles and what changes are possible. Will a new way of doing something make a difference? We are asking the wrong questions. The church is the collection of people of faith who serve and worship God. We should be asking about a renewed faith among the people of God. When is the last time you had a clearer understanding of God? When did your worship change as you sit in the same pew at the same building at the same time. We need a renewal of faith among the people of God. What was vibrant about the early church was not the buildings or the programs that were offered. It was the faith of the people that made everything new. When is the last time we renewed the way we serve God? Are we still expressing our faith the same way we did 20 years ago? Have we made no new advances in the faith we live? The church is a place where people are under construction. Some rebuild from the beginning. Some need to renew their faith. We are all building the new kingdom of God that is constantly being renewed in him. Terry
Mesa MinistriesAdult Education Russ Barnes*Any Soldier Debbie SuazoAttendance Ted BalsimoBabies & Toddlers Brandon Clark*Bible Bowl Brad KerleyBenevolence Paul Garrison*Building & Grounds Wayne Timbush* Tim Carlin*Children’s Bible Hour Keith Wilson*Children’s Education Tom Covington*Family Dallas Kingsbury Josh Warren*Fellowship Jonathan Bouley* Calvin Glenn*Finance Danny Church4Sixteen Jack & Leanne FarrGreeting/Visitation/ Curtis Allen New Member IT Jim Bolton* Tom Jacobson*Involvement Kevin Maiorano*LTC Dallas KingsburyMen’ Ministry Vince McNeil*Missions Kim Clark* Harry Mo*Pantry Boni Flores*Q-Bees Jo BirdwellSecurity Bruce ErnoSpanish Ilme Ortiz* Jorge Ramirez*Transportation Paul Garrison*Worship Terry Singleton Edison Quevedo
(*Denotes Deacon)
EldersJack Farr Ken FoxJackie Hinkle Kevin HubbyCurtis Allen
MinistersPulpit Minister: Terry Singleton
Spanish Minister: Edison QuevedoFamily Minister: Joshua DuBoise
Youth Minister: Joel Soumar
Brotherhood Business DirectoryKathy Thompson, a member of the church in the Denver area, is interested in publish-ing an on line directory of church of Christ member’s businesses for the Phoenix met-ropolitan area. The cost of advertising is $12 per year. Call or text Kathy at 720-403-6317 or email at [email protected] for more details.
El Salvador MissionThe El Salvador Mission team will meet on Wednesday evening to continue work on the skit and songs for presentation at the El Sal-vador schools in June!
Area-Wide SingingThe monthly area-wide singing will be on May 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Northside Church of Christ in Phoenix. Please plan to stay afterward for refreshments and a time of fellowship together.
Guests Please consider yourself our honored guest. We are glad you have come our way and invite you to return any time you can. We encourage you to fill out a guest card so we have a record of your visit. There are a number of people in our congregation who would love to study the Bible with you if you so desire. Please come back to worship with us at any and every opportunity you have.
Attendance & Offering Sunday Worship: 414Wednesday: 133Budget: $10,863Giving: $8,945YTD Average: $10,898
Our Meeting Times Bible Class .........................9:30amWorship ...........................10:30amConnect Groups ................5:00pmWorship .............................5:00pmWednesday Class ..............7:00pm
Baby ShowerAll ladies are invited to a baby shower on Sunday, May 20th, immediately follow-ing a.m. worship service to honor Tiana Barro, one of our newer members. She is the granddaughter of Helen Potter and is expecting her first child, a little girl, so pretty much needs everything! Group gift money can be given to JoAnne Balsimo or Regina Koomson.
Keepers of the Faith MeetingThe “Keepers” will be having a short infor-mative meeting following worship today in Room 105 to answer questions, receive input, discuss our future endeavors and to hand out our calendar for the summer. The “Keepers” are girls ranging 5-10 years in age. Other siblings are welcome to come. We are looking forward to seeing you all and clearing up any misconceptions!
Tuesday Ladies’ ClassClass this week will be a Garden Party at the home of Frances Hinkle. This will be the regular monthly potluck, just in a dif-ferent location! Bring a dish to share and come enjoy some quality fellowship in a beautiful setting! Regular class will resume the following week!
Memorial Day Work WeekendThe annual work weekend at Copper Basin is scheduled for Friday, May 25th, through Monday, May 28th. You can bring an RV or stay in a cabin--Lodging and food are provided as a “thank you” for your service to the camp. All ability levels are needed!
Congratulations!A huge congratulations to Courtney Arévalo who will be graduating this coming Friday, May 11th, with her Master’s of Education in School Counseling from NAU. She has accepted a job at Mitchell Elementary in Phoenix for the 2018-2019 school year. A blessing for Mesa as well that she and her husband will be remaining in the area!
Updates No updates this week.
Please add address, phone and email changes to your attendance card!
MAY6 Mesa Family Camp concludes6 4Sixteen Movie8 SIBI Classes8 Ladies’ Class Garden Party9 WBS/WEI Meeting 10 Q-Bees11 4Sixteen Main Street Art Walk11 MYG Devo12 Open Pantry13 Mother’s Day15 Ladies’ Class
MAY (Cont.)16 MYG Let’s Eat17 Q-Bees19 MYG Hike19 4Sixteen Feed My Starving Children19 Widows & Special Sisters Lunch20 Sr. Sunday20 T. Barro Baby Shower20 4Sixteen Escape Room22 Ladies’ Class22 SIBI Classes24 Ladies’ Night Out
Praise and Prayersnew and criticalSandy Ibbetson ...............................Radiation TreatmentsLynnita Knoch ...............................Jaw Surgery RecoveryDorothy Hees .....................................................Radiation Ethan Campa (Bolton’s G’son) ..............Surgery recoveryDebbie McMorries (S. Young’s Mom) ....................CancerEd Schroeder ..................................................Broken Leg
on-going health problemsCharlene O’Connor, Marjorie Steinbock, Delores Fugate, Bob & Yvonne Clayton, Ed & Carol Schroeder, Ray Vega, Naomi Miller, Luana Guthrie, Tommy Foster (TJ’s Dad), Claire Moore, Martha Carroll, Debbie Suazo, Marion Iser-man (K. Jacob’s Mom), Tewana Carter, Wayne Timbush, Myrissa Campbell, Jana Bitikofer, Amanda (Gist’s Daugh-ter), Stephanie Hasper.
Military prayersBeau Howell, Andrew Jones (C. Burd’s G’son), Anthony Galvan (Millers G’son), Jake Hinkle (Hinkle’s G’son), Bri-ana Aston (S. Yeats’ Niece), Chase Dowell (son of Jim & Pam Arno), Michael Ford, Diego Castañeda, Jake Teague (Grandson-in-law of Sue Johnson), George Lopez, Jared Cannon, Kyle Sharp Mission prayersEl Salvador Mission Prepartations for 6/2 thru 6/11WEI & WBS Students and TeachersPraise! Evan reports 2 Salt River Baptisms
4SixteenA Ministry for College Students,Single Adults and Young Marrieds in their 20’s and early 30’s
Today 9:30 a.m. 4Sixteen classToday Movie Night05/09 Class in 4Sixteen Room05/11 Art Walk
Calendar
Communion PreparationBoni & Miriam Fores are scheduled to prepare communion for Sunday, May 13th.
Nursery HelpersVickie Bolton and Aidee Ortiz will serve today.Meg Camp and Yoselin Manjarrez will serve next Sunday, May 13th. Bible Hour LeadersTBH LEADERS: Today: Joshua & Diamond DuBoise assisted by assisted by Daniel Slape, Kay Ankoma and Juan & Susan Barron. Next week: Benjamin & Regina Koomson assisted by Eric & An-nette Vansant.CBH LEADERS: Today: Steve Hubbard assisted by Keith Wilson, Xiomara Flores and Mario Soto.Next week: Steve Hubbard assisted by Keith Wilson, Angel Salvador and Kenneth O’Bannon.
May Greeters & Welcome CenterWELCOME CENTER (9:15 - 10:15): Dan & Sue BarkerWELCOME CENTER (10:15 - 1045): Christina Grist and Lori HowertonGREETERS (9:15 - 9:40): Lacee Fitzgerald and Joan PiercyGREETERS (10:15 - 10:40): John Dunwoody and Camille Verdugo
Communion to Shut-In MemberToday: Curtis Allen Next Sunday: Kim Clark
The monthly World Bible School and World English Institute work meeting will be this coming Wednesday, May 9th, at 7 p.m. in the Library. Bring your work materials and join fellow teachers to work togeth-er! If you have any questions or would like to become
a teacher, this is the perfect opportunity! See Sandy Yeats with WBS questions and Danell Fitzgerald with questions regarding WEI.
Card MakingLora Klosterboer will be hosting a card-mak-ing event on Wednesday, May 9th, from 10 a.m. to noon in the annex. Please RSVP to Lora at 208-241-1100 if you would like to at-tend. She needs to know the amount of sup-plies to provide! If you have ever received one of Lora’s cards, you know she is well qualified to teach this great skill!
CBBC Food DriveThere is a list of items on the bulletin board in the foyer that are needed for camp this summer! Food items and/or gift cards or money are also possibilities to help with keeping the cost of camp down for campers. These items need to be in by May 20th in order to be taken to camp at the beginning of the summer.
Family CampA number of our members will be returning home this afternoon from family camp at Copper Basin Bible Camp. Please pray for safe travels for all of them!
Summer Camp RegistrationPlease make note to get those camp registrations in at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the session. Price increases by $30 per person beyond that 2 week range!
Thank You!Our children continue to grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. Thanks goes to you for your constant consideration and help! We give thanks for you daily and give our FATHER praise for HIS wonderful family....YOU!!! --Thom Moore NM Christian Children’s Home
