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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 16, 2018 | VOLUME 51 | ISSUE 47

Churches were created by God as support groups for believers. Hebrews 10:23-25 tells us not to quit “meeting together” but to “encourage” each other espe-cially since the day of the Lord is upon us. In 1 Corinthians 14 Paul speaks to a church that is especially troubled with interpersonal relationships. One of their problems was their meetings (church in our vernacular). They were not honor-ing each other when they gathered up. In 14 as he speaks to another of their problems Paul references being “built up,” “encouraged,” “edified,” etc... at least 13 times. (The trans-lated word varies with translations). His point is that “church” is to be a time of helping one another and encour-aging each other. It is a time when the family of God gath-ers around the table and it is supposed to be of benefit. It is a sad commentary when saved people are together and do not act saved. Or, when a group meets the time is more about HOW things are done rather than HELPING each other along. Often gatherings result in disputes about FORMS rather than encouragement. This was the problem at Cor-inth.

So, what is my task at gatherings? Maybe I should give some thought and prayer about how I can make assem-bly just great for everyone else. Maybe sharing a kind word, singing like I’m singing a song to my child, creating an at-mosphere of encouragement to every person I meet.....? If I do all I can to encourage and build up and strengthen and all my church family does the same thing just how great would assembly be?

Sunday AM class is a study of the church at Corinth. Hope you will be with us. Foree

Meeting Together

PLEASE GIVE OFFICE UPDATES TO PRAYER LIST

Bernice Reed, is suffering with back and shoulder pain and is undergoing injec-

tions for both, Tom Miller had good news after bone marrow test on 12/7-there

was a 40% improvement and he is in a regular routine of blood checks 2 times/wk

and will start another round of chemo 12/17 for 4 days, Denton McDugle, friend of

Jimmy Burke, has been undergoing cancer treatment, Our Child of Prayer Pro-

gram, Pray for Each Other, Pray Without Ceasing, Opportunities to Serve Others,

Our Nation & President, Our Building Program, Pray that our Nations leaders be

guided by God, Excitement and Enthusiasm for the Lord, That We Know God’s

Word & Put it into Practice, All of Us as we strive to be better Servants for the

Lord, Share Our Lord, That we might love one another & strengthen one another.

Whitney Brummett; Richard Cardenas, Bernice Reed’s son-in-law; Danny Culp,

Tim’s Father; Nellie DelaSerna, Gracie Flanagan’s Grandmother; Randy Drake,

friend of Chad Burke, Foree Grove; Mary Ann Mezzapelle, cousin of Nancy Bar-

ton, Danny Middleton, Ann Heron’s nephew; Bro Nihal, Weneappuwa, India,

Sarah Rhodes, sister-in-law of Nancy Branstetter; Kimberly Stokes, family friend of

Diana Mayhew; Sandra Watkins, friend & coworker of the Burke’s & Stokes.

Battling Cancer

Continual Prayers

Prayer Needs and Requests

Jesse Battarbee, Richard Blount & Parents, Nancy & Gina Branstetter, Jimmy A

Burke, Terry Casey, Marcey Croker, Sherry Culp, Lorrie Eignus, Betty Flowers,

Amanda & Lisa Fowler, Edna Earl Goodman, Deavyn Gordon, Tim Gore, Dale

Guillory, Jazmine Gutierrez, Harley Hammond, Angela & Carla Harvey, Nalin

Hayter, Mary Jane Holden, Ron Hudoba, Christine Jennings, Billie Johnson,

Steven Jones, Janet Kervin, LIVEBEYOND, Gerry Lynn, Alvin Marrero, Ruben

Martinez, James Massey, Allan & Mary McFadden, Tom & Mary Miller, Brook

Morrow, Raymond Mysinger, Courtney O’Bannon, Jadynn Pollard, friend of GiGi

Blount; Brandon Reed, Robert Reed, Larry Renfrow & Family, James Ritter,

Mike Ritter, Paula Ritter, Joyce Rogers, Ronnie Rowan, Curtis Salter, Evelyn

Shelton, Frankie Sweatman & Family, Christopher Thomas, Linda Thomason,

Todd Trusty, Lara Tucker, Karl Vinson, Lorna Whisnand, Barbara Witsberger

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Wednesday Night Services

will be suspended

through the Holidays

starting 12/19/18 and resume 1/9/19

Weekly

Bible Reading

Dec 16 - Dec 22

Sunday 16 am Amos 7-9

pm Revelation 7

Monday 17 am Obadiah

pm Revelation 8

Tuesday 18 am Jonah

pm Revelation 9

Wednesday 19 am Micah 1-3

pm Revelation 10

Thursday 20 pm Micah 4-5

pm Revelation 11

Friday 21 am Micah 6-7

pm Revelation 12

Saturday 22 am Nahum

pm Revelation 13

Kristen Adair Dec 16

Jake Riggs Dec 17

Gene Barton Dec 18

Jeff Riggs Dec 18

Tim Culp Dec 20

Louise Friday Dec 21

Izabella Guerrero Dec 21

Adalyn Cable Dec 28

CJ Burke Dec 28

Briana Adair Dec 31

Will not meet 12/25 & 1/1

COMMUNION PREP &

GREETER CALENDAR

for 2019 is

Posted at Door

Fruit,

just plain Macaroni

(we have Mac & Cheese)

&

Rice

Communion

Prep

$50

$25

Gift Cards

Pick your Stars off the tree

and have

Gift Cards to Church Office

by 12/16

(Please hand Gift Cards

to Peggy or put in Drop Box by Desk)

$10

Giving Tree Ornaments

Christmas for the Kids

We received a phone call from

Arms of Hope this week and they

expressed a

“HUGH THANKS”

in advance of receiving our Gift Cards. They said they cannot say how much

this helps with Christmas for the

children in their care!

Cell Phone vs the Bible

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like

we treat our cell phones?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to kids as gifts?

What if we used it as we traveled?

What if we used it in case of an emergency?

This is something to make you go...hmm...where is my

Bible?

Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don’t ever have to worry about our Bible being disconnected

because Jesus already paid the bill!

vs

A friend just sent me this little poem, that has made me smile and know that I’m not alone. Just like to pass it on to all those who may feel all alone. Don’t know where they got it from, but love the ending of each line- “as on OUR way WE go”.

There Isn’t Much

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my bread with you and sometimes share a sorrow, too – as on our way we go.

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can sit an hour with you and I can share a joke with you and sometimes share re-verses, too – as on our way we go.

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my flowers with you and I can share my books with you and sometimes share your burdens, too – as on our way we go.

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my songs with you and I can share my mirth with you and sometimes come and laugh with you – as on our way we go.

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my hopes with you and I can share my fears with you and sometimes shed some tears with you – as on our way we go.

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my friends with you and I can share my life with you and oftentimes share a prayer with you – as on our way we go

Todd

February 22-24, 2019 Theme: Reckless Registration Opens December 1, 2019 Early Reg $45, Reg Res $50, Late Reg $55

Parents, please let the office know if any

of our kids receive recognition - pre-K thru College and

we will give them a pat on the back.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

No Wednesday

Bible Class

12/19 & 26/18 and

1/2/19

Bible Class resumes

1/9/19

CHURCH OF CHRIST DEER PARK

P.O. Box 636

Deer Park, TX 77536

Church of Christ Deer Park

Invites you to

Sunday Mornings: Donut & Coffee Fellowship 9:00 AM

Bible Class 9:30 AM

Morning Worship 10:30 AM

Children’s Bible Hour

offered for

3yrs to 3rd grade

during morning worship.

Sunday Evenings: Evening Worship 6:00 PM

Wednesday Bible Class 6:30 PM

We are located at:

617 Avon

Deer Park, TX 77536

Phone: 281-479-1010

E-mail: dpchurch.office@

sbcglobal.net

Website

www.dpcofc.org

SERVING THIS WEEK Serving December 16, 2018

Song Leader: Jim Thomason

Prayer & Thoughts for the Lord’s Supper:

Chad Burke

Attendants:

Brian Holifield Mike Flanagan

Gerald Starns Carl Vinson

Prayer for Offering: Pat Flanagan

Scripture Reading & Prayer:

Adrian Burke

John 14: 16, 26; 15:26; I John 2:1-2;

Hebrews 10:23-25

Sermon: Foree Grove

Closing Prayer: Richard Blount

Preparing the Lord’s Supper:

Eileen Adair

Nursery: Rena’ Cable

Greeter: Tammy Adair

A/V Booth: Tara Adair