SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY

MID-WEEK

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ELDERS EVANGELISTS EMAIL: office@degaulledrivecoc.com WORKS SUPPORTED:

Benevolence: Childhaven of Cullman, Alabama Media: Gospel Broadcasting Network In Search of the Lord’s Way The Old Landmarks The Truth in Love MISSIONS: Budapest, Hungary: Curry Montague,

curry.monta@gmail.com India: Ron & Karen Clayton

RCIndia@sonet.net Padova, Italy: Jeff & Tia Brauer

Family, brauer@padovateam.org Marshall, Texas: Azael & Dinora

Alvarez PREACHER TRAINING: Memphis School of Preaching

WesArabie 504-858-2881 HowardGoodale 504-319-3572SteveTucker 504-812-2617ScottCain 504-392-4110WesArabie 504-858-2881

CHURCH OF CHRIST 4700 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 www.DegaulleDriveCOC.com

February 18, 2018

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One day a teacher asked her students to list on two sheets of paper the names of the other students in the room, leaving a space between each name. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they

could say about each classmate and write it down. It took the remainder of the class to finish, and as the students left the room, each handed in the paper. That Saturday, the teacher wrote down on a separate sheet of paper the name of each student, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual. On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. “Really,” she heard whispered. “I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!” and, “I didn’t know others liked me so much,” were some of the comments. No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn’t matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on. Several years later, one of the students was killed in Afghanistan, and his teacher attended the funeral. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature. The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last in the line. As she stood there, a soldier who was serving as pallbearer came up to her. “Were you Mark’s math teacher?” he asked. She nodded. Then he said: “Mark talked about you a lot.” After the funeral, most of Mark’s former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark’s mother and father were there, and waited to speak with his teacher. “We want to show you something,” his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket. “They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it.” Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded, and refolded many times. The

MorningBibleClass 9:00AMMorningWorship 10:00AMPewPackers 5:30PMEveningWorship 6:00PM

TuesdayLadiesClass 10:00AM(September–May)

WednesdayBibleClass 7:00PM

“Praywithoutceasing.”1Thessalonians5:17

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teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark’s classmates had said about him. “Thank you so much for doing that,” Mark’s mother said. “As you can see, Mark treasured it.” Mark’s former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, “I still have my list. It’s in the top drawer of my desk at home.” Chuck’s wife said, “Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.” “I have mine too,” Marilyn said. “It’s in my diary.” Vicki reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. “I carry this with me at all times,” she said, and without batting an eyelash, continued, “I think we all saved our lists.” That’s when the teacher sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again. We all forget that life will end one day, and we don’t know when that one day will be. Tell the people you love and care for that they are special and important. Tell them before it is too late. “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love.” Romans 12:10

Bill Snell was a successful businessman. He owned and operated a large furniture store. Bill was president of a civic club

and a member of the school board. He was a devoted husband and father. Bill was especially close to his son, Jerry. They were constant companions. Sometimes Jerry 'worked' with his dad at the store. The boy was called 'Mr. Jerry' by many customers. Someone said, 'Jerry's smile sold more furniture than all his dad's good words.'

There was one place Bill and Jerry never went together. Bill never accompanied his wife and son to worship. Jerry often asked his dad to go, but Bill was always 'too busy.'

Jerry loved Bible school. He liked his teacher and was among her most attentive students. One Lord's Day, the teacher asked, 'When you get to heaven, what are you going to do first?' Without hesitation, Jerry replied, 'I'm not going to heaven! I'm going with my dad. We go everywhere together.'

Not long after that, Jerry's teacher told Mr. Snell about his son's remark. Bill said, 'That's just like him. He always wants to be with me...to go where I go.' She gently asked, 'Where are you going, Mr. Snell? Where are you taking Jerry?' Bill never answered. Nevertheless, the question kept ringing in his ears. Happily, Bill soon responded to the Lord and put on Christ in baptism (Galatians 3:27). He became a faithful and dedicated Christian. He and Jerry could now go EVERYWHERE together. What about you and me? Where are we taking our children?

Phil Sanders

Attendance

Bible Reading

Service Time

2018 Goal

Last Week

Bible Study Sunday AM Sunday PM Wednesday

70 100 60 60

52 65 49 47

Reading

Plan 2018 Goal

Last Week

Daily Readers 45 30 Bible in 2018 45 12 NT in 2018 60 42 My Plan 2018 60 46

PRIVILEGED TO SERVE

LAST WEEK

Please submit all prayer requests in writing to Scott or Melissa Cain. Please supply regular updates on each individual in order to keep our prayer list up-to-date. For the sake of space, any name (except for shut-ins) will be removed after four weeks unless a new update is received. Thank you for helping us all to stay informed of the spiritual & physical needs of our members, friends, & family.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING EVENTS: 1. SONG LEADING CLASS: Will meet today at 4:30 PM. 2. POTLUCK: February 25th after PM worship. Last names M-Z have setup & cleanup. 3. PERSONAL EVANGELISM CLASS: 5-week class February 6th--March 6th at DeGaulle Drive.

Each class will begin at 6:30PM.

REJOICE!! Chelsi Hefner was baptized into Christ on February 4th. She & her mother have been living part time in New Orleans while Chelsi receives treatments to help in her recovery from a stroke last year. We rejoice over Chelsi’s desire to submit to Jesus & have her sins washed away!

CONGRATULATIONS!! : Paul & TeNeal Macaluso welcomed a baby boy; Lucas Alexander Macaluso, on Wednesday, February 14th. He was 9lbs 10oz. & 21.5 inches long.

SOWING THE SEED HOMEWORK: Please see the back table for week 2 homework packets that have typo corrections.

NEEDING CARE & PRAYERS Our Members & Visitors

Debbie Bychurch : Will have open-heart surgery on the tentative date of March 19th. She will be having her valve & aorta replaced.

Marlene Carter & family : Seeking prayers as they help Toilyn with custody issues. Gala Galloway: Her son’s treatments are about to come to an end & she will be

returning home with the boys. Please pray for their safe travel. Sandy Jones: Was able to return home after being hospitalized with COPD. Ann Roberts : She is having problems with her heart being in AFIB. She may need a

procedure to shock her heart back into rhythm. She also had an eye infection but seems to be doing better.

James Cobet te Mary Cullum

Our Shut-In Elwanda Piskorik

Our Family & Friends Louise Fit zgerald: She has been moved from the nursing home to an assisted living

complex. She remains wheel chair bound & hopes to regain strength to walk with a walker. Please see the board for her address.

Daymond Martin: Husband of Wes Arabie’s cousin & secretary, Sharon; has been diagnosed with cancer after a mass was found in his lungs.

Ja rmala & She lton Alexander Roger Ferrel l Caroline Lak ins Benjamin Macaluso Jane Maloney Jay McMosley Deon Riddell

Our Deployed Military Personnel Vauchel le DeArmas: Her address is: Spc Dearmas Vauchell, 1086 Trans CO, APO

AE 09366.

NEXT WEEK FEBRUARY 25

Sunday AM Welcome:

Howard Goodale Prayer:

Don Robinson Song Lead:

Howard Goodale

Steve Tucker Mark 14:22-25

Lord’s Table: Ron Landis

Sermon: Scott Cain

Dismissal: Jerome Riddick ———————

Sunday PM Welcome:

Howard Goodale Prayer:

Paul Macaluso (2) Song Lead:

Wes Arabie Lord’s Table:

Ron Landis Sermon:

Readings: 2 Cor. 12&13 Dismissal:

John Cullum

THIS WEEK FEBRUARY 18

Sunday AM Welcome:

Wes Arabie Prayer:

Ron Landis Song Lead:

Howard Goodale

Stephen Goodale Matt. 14:22-25

Lord’s Table: Ron Landis

Sermon: Scott Cain

Dismissal: Keith Cooper ———————

Sunday PM Welcome:

Wes Arabie Prayer:

Keith Cooper Song Lead:

Scott Cain Lord’s Table:

Ron Landis Sermon:

Wes Arabie Dismissal:

Stephen Goodale