Wednesday, May 17: •Teens Out to Eat, 8-9:15 PM

Thursday, May 18: •Classics to Dolphin Tour, 9:30 AM

Saturday, May 20: •Teachers Banquet, 7 PM

Sunday, May 21: •Timothy & Tabitha Class, 4:45 PM

•Birthday Celebration & Devo, 7-9 PM

Sunday, May 28: •Parent Meeting, 11 AM

•No Encouragers’ Meeting

Monday, May 29: •Church Office will be Closed

Sunday, June 4: •Friend Day!

•Camp Applications & $ due

•Timothy & Tabitha Class, 4:45 PM

Monday, June 5: •Teens to Fiesta Texas

Wednesday, June 7: •Elders’ & Deacons’ Meeting, 8 PM

Thursday, June 8: •Summer Youth Series Starts,

Riverside, leave at 6:15 PM

Saturday, June 10: •Father/Son Astros Trip,

leave at 8:45 AM

Sunday, June 11: •Last Timothy & Tabitha Class, 4:45 PM

•Final Camp Balance due

Sunday, June 18: •Father’s Day!!!

Thursday, June 22: •Summer Youth Series-Mathis

Volume 8 - Issue 17

FAMILY ENCOURAGER "Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. -Jesus” (John 4:35, ESV)

May 1-21, 2017

Weber Road Church of Christ Sharing God’s Word with

Corpus Christi & the World

Reading Scripture to Stuffed Animals

At the end of every sermon here at

Weber Road, you will hear an invitation being extended to those who want to make

a positive change in their lives. Jesus often extended an invitation for

people to become his disciples or become better ones. In Mark 8:34-38 He gives three

amazing reasons as to why we should become His disciples or better disciples.

Jesus says in the passage mentioned above, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must

deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.”

Following Jesus can help us achieve incred-ible things. Here are some things we can

have if we follow Him:

Following Him can get us what we truly

desire (cf. Mk. 8:35). What many of us wish is to live eternally,

but only through Jesus we can accomplish

this. 2. We live the most successful lives if we

follow Him (cf. Mk. 8:36-37). Even if we gained all the world, we could

not exchange it for our soul. The only currency accepted in heaven is the blood of

Jesus. Have you put on Christ in baptism? (cf. Gal. 3:26-27).

3. We won’t have to fear the Judgment (cf. Mk. 8:38).

This is the time when God will separate us from Him eternally if we made the decision

to not be close to Him. Why should you become a disciple or a

better one? Being a disciple of Christ saves your soul, gives you great blessings, and enables you to face the judgment without

fear. —Christian Torres

We have begun two special six week long classes for our boys and girls from 1st through 6th grades. We meet every Sunday (expect holidays) until June 11th at 4:45 PM each week. So far, the turnout has been great with 7 boys and 7 girls to participate in these classes.

The boys began by learning to read scripture from the pulpit and they were given an assignment. They had to practice during the week reading from Hebrews 11.

One of the younger boys was a little apprehensive about reading so, before he could play video games, he needed to practice reading from his scripture. To provide an audience, he got out all his stuffed animals and set them up! He practiced reading to

his stuffed animals.

When I heard that story, I thought of how cute that must have been. It also reminded me that our children, even at a young age, need encouragement and training to learn more about God, the Bible and how to be a servant.

Perhaps these boys will be future preachers, Bible teachers, deacons or elders with the proper training and encouragement!

The girls’ class has studied about prayer and each girl was given a private prayer journal so they can write down what they

need to pray about through the week.

Of course, much more will be covered in these classes. We thank all parents who are bringing their children each Sunday at 4:45 PM.

-Mark Hammitt

Did You Hear the Invitation?

Please welcome

Adrian & Samantha

Longoria and their two

daughters Stella & Autumn

to our Weber Road Family.

They placed membership

on April 23rd.

Youth News & Special Events

Page 2

Family News & Notes

“Incline your ear,

and come unto me:

hear, and your

soul shall live.”

Isaiah 55:3

Weekly Bible

Chapters Read: 285

May 17: Teens eat out

May 21: B-Day Celebration & Devotional

May 28: Parent Meeting

June 5: Fiesta Texas Trip

June 8: Summer Youth Series-Riverside

June 22: Summer Youth Series-Mathis

Teacher Appreciation

Banquet Saturday, May 20th

All Bible Class teachers invited!

Please see Gary Hannah to RSVP! Babysitting provided by the Youth Group

up through 5th Grade!

The Classics Thursday, May 18th

Scarlet Lady Dolphin Tour The van will leave at 9:30 AM & the tour starts at 11 AM in Port Aransas.

Our Deepest Sympathy to the following families who recently

lost a loved one: Sims Family & Mungia Family.

Also our Sympathy to the Sealy Family on the loss of Glenda Sealy last week. Her service will

be at 12 PM on Friday, May 19th at Seaside Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2 PM at Veterans

Cemetery. There will not be a visitation.

Be sure and sign

the Bibles for our

2017 Seniors.

They will be on

the counter in the

foyer on Sunday &

the back table of

the Fellowship Hall

on Wednesday.

May: 5th-Aubrey Honig

5th-Gary Hannah

5th-Brittany Torres

6th-Joseph Graham

6th-Sherrie Hudgins

9th-Kevin Hunt

11th-Fae Crowe

12th-Sarah Otto

13th-Lidia Gatica

14th-Mercedes Hunt

14th-Randall Barbee

16th-Jessica Huerta

16th-Rachel Golden

17th-Manuel Mungia

17th-Toni Villarreal

17th-Jim Coatney

18th-Michael Brady Jr.

20th-Anthony Mungia

20th-Laura Graham

21st-Lauren Crowe

23rd-Bert Towne

17th-Kira Montgomery

28th-Michael Brady

30th-Sarah Hunt

30th-Aiden Montgomery

31st-Brenda Villarreal

Congratulations to Leslie & Susan Winegeart. They are the proud grandparents of Grayson Lee Kelley, born April 28th

to Brett & Ashley Kelley. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz.

[This article is adapted to fit Weber Road’s “Family

Encourager”] Following are some challenges for every

senior:

Live a righteous life. Through His grace and mercy God

made salvation available to you through our Lord Jesus

Christ. Life is always better when we have Jesus as Savior.

He is the Son of God and we should obey Him. To become

a Christian you must hear the gospel (Romans 10:17),

believe in Jesus as the Christ (Mark 16:16), repent of all sins

(Acts 17:30), confess Christ as Lord (Romans 10:9-10) and

be baptized for remission of sins. (Acts 2:38) Even if you are

already a Christian never allow yourself to think you have

somehow arrived. Keep focused and pressing on in the Lord!

(Philippians 3:13-14) Live your life in such a way that you do not allow sin to wreck your body, soul or

mind. Titus 2:11-14 teaches us to life soberly, righteously and godly. Live in such a way that you do not have to

regret the past and feel shame or guilt for your actions.

Learn to be thankful. 1 Thes­salonians 5:17-18, "Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the

will of God in Christ Jesus for you." You should first and foremost be thankful to God. We serve a great God

who has been so good to us. Right below God, be thankful for your parents. Even though you are now a High

School Graduate you are still obligated to obey and honor your parents. We read, "Children, obey your parents

in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That

it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." (Ephesians 6:1-3) There will be many changes in

your life over the next few days, weeks and months. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, take a

moment to stop and thank God for giving you your parents. Find some way each week to communicate your love

and thankfulness to them. Learn to be thankful. You will find more happiness in life as you are thankful to God

and to all those who have blessed your life; parents, teachers and many others.

Look for opportunities to grow and serve. All about you are opportunities to lift up the name of Jesus

and to be of service to mankind. Look for opportunities for service. Look for opportunities for spiritual growth

and other opportunities to be Christ-like. "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to

those who are of the household of faith." (Galatians 6:10) One of life's greatest losses is the loss of opportunity.

Continue to grow in service, in humility, in gentleness and in grace. Grow in knowledge as to what is important in

life and grow in an understanding of what will last into eternity. Seek wise counsel from godly parents and

especially ask God for wisdom and direction. As you grow remember to use every opportunity to serve God and

others. (Luke 12:48) Constantly remind yourself that with great opportunity comes great responsibility. Find ways

to love and serve others unconditionally.

Love the word of God. Those who get the most from life will spend a great deal of time with the word

of God. Of the blessed man it was said, "But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day

and night." (Psalm 1:2.) A heart void of knowledge of God's word cannot be truly happy. Do not neglect the Bible.

The word of God makes you wise unto salvation. Peter's encouragement is, "as newborn babes, desire the

sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. (1 Peter 2:2) The Bible teaches us about the unique place

that the church of Christ has in our lives. Make your Bible study time and the church a priority in your life.

Through this means you can be fed, disciplined, and cared for spiritually.

Graduation is a wonderful time for spiritual growth. It is also a time to love life and have fun. You are in

the prime of your life. Please remember that there must be good Biblical balance. "Redeeming the time, because

the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:16) In Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 Solomon instructed young people to enjoy life but to

also remember coming judgment. Youth should be a time to make a commitment to glorify God. "Whether

therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)

The love and sacrifice of Jesus is still deeper than any thought that I could imagine. Yet, the sinner must

choose a godly life. You must obey the truth (1 Peter 1:22-23) To obey the truth you must believe in Jesus with

all your heart (John 8:24), Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3), Confess the name of Jesus (Acts 8:37), and be baptized

to wash away your sins. (Acts 22:16) Will your life be worthwhile or will it be only a waste? You must decide.

For Graduates

By Charles Box (Greenville, Alabama)

ELDERS - Randy Calloway, Grant Jackson, Mike Klotz

DEACONS - Steven Bailey, Jim Crowe, Bruce Elam, Justin Esslinger,

Art Gatica, Gary Hannah, Daniel Honig, Russell Hooten,

Manuel Mungia, Larry Sanchez

Call the following if you are unable to help with:

Serving: Larry Sanchez (446-9708) or David Reyes (537-4640)

Nursery: Allie Honig (331-7236)

Greeters & Security: Daniel Honig (774-1302)

Wed Devo: Office (853-7701)

Sound & Projector: Justin Esslinger (877-4677)

Bible Hour: Aaron Hernandez (765-0918)

Open & Close Building: Art Gatica (438-5982)

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Weber Road Church of Christ 5253 Weber Road

Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4541

Sharing God’s Word with Corpus Christi & the World

STAFF

Pulpit Minister - Mark Hammitt

Youth Minister - Christian Torres

Secretary - Charlene Hooten

Office Telephone (361) 853-7701

Website: webercofc.com

Office E-mail:

office@webercofc.com

SCHEDULE

SUNDAY

Bible Classes………...….9:00 AM

AM Worship…………..10:00 AM

PM Worship… ..…….......6:00 PM

Children’s Bible Hour.….6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY

Ladies’ Bible Class……..10:00 AM

Bible Study………..……..7:00 PM

Assignments – May 21, 2017 Song Leader: Kevin Hunt (AM); Vic Gustafson (PM) Opening Prayer: Daniel Honig (AM); Aaron Hernandez (PM) Preside at Table: Dalton Taylor Servers: Angelo Simmons, Aubrey Bryan, Steven Brittain, Allen Lomeli, Randy Calloway, Reagan Hammitt, Art Gatica, Blair Anderson Servers from the Back: Ryan Stark, Cole Esslinger, Michael Brady Jr., Aiden Montgomery, Payton Hammitt, Jayson Permenter Scripture Reading: Joseph Graham Announcements: Doug Sims Greeters: Bill & Ida Moody; Neva Staudt Security (Sun & Wed): David Anthony Alaniz Sound System: Justin Esslinger Projector: Justin Esslinger Nursery: Allie Honig (AM); Elizabeth Elam (PM) Bible Hour: Charlebois & Shelton Open & Close Building: Daniel Honig Card Collectors: Collin, Arthur, Calil, Ian, John, James, Andrew, Aric, Luke, Dylan, Peyton, Aidan, Marcus Wednesday Devotionals: 5/24-Payton Hammitt; 5/31-Melvin Joshlin Summer Series: 6/7-Eddie Rodriguez; 6/14-Will Hanstein; 6/21-Shan Jackson; 6/28-Allen Hahn

The Record for May 14, 2017 Sunday Bible Class…………………….139 Sunday AM Worship…………………...266 Sunday PM Worship…………………...116 Wednesday Bible Study……………….134 Contribution…………….……..........$9,792