NOVEMBER 17 2013

MINISTER Leonardo D Gilbert MINSTERIAL TEAM Carl F Burrage Edward L Davis Jonathan Harrell Eddie Lance Will Smith amp John T Thomas DEACONS Willie Carter Charles Cathey Jr Carl Davis Jerome Donald Sr Phillip Hampton Lionel Harden Lance Jones Dewayne Mason Earl Matthews Jr Kerry May amp John Sanders

Annex Office Hours Monday mdash Thursday 9 am mdash 5pm The Annex Core Team (The ACT)

Brenda Gilbert (shcc60628gmailcom) Diane Neal (dnealsheldonheightscom)

Cheryl Hunt (chuntsheldonheightscom)

SHELDON HEIGHTS CHURCH OF CHRIST

11325 S HALSTED ST CHICAGO IL 60628 773-568-2929

BAPTISMS The following brothers amp sisters were born into Christ at Sheldon Heights

Harold Fisher Sunday January 6 2013

Earl Smith Wednesday January 9 2013

Kendric Pryor Sunday January 13 2013

Evin McCrimon Sunday February 3 2013

Reggie Robinson Sunday February 3 2013

Bettie Smith Wednesday February 27 2013

Jonathan Gipson amp Reginald Montgomery Easter Sunday March 31 2013

LaToni Mitchell Sunday April 21 2013

Kendal Jackson Monday April 29 2013

Michael Humphrey II Sunday June 9 2013

Edward R Harris Sunday June 23 2013

Chiquita Harris Sunday June 30 2013

Khiry K Taggert Sunday July 7 2013

Jaylen Louis Clay Thursday July 11 2013 (at VBS)

Jarett Royster Sunday July 28 2013

Keith Vanzant Sunday October 27 2013

PLACED MEMBERSHIPS

Bro James amp Sis Linda Glover Placed Membership Naperville CoC

Sunday January 28 2013

Sis Tina Thompson Relocated back to SHCC

Sunday February 3 2013

Bro Chase Johnson Placed Membership Resident Pk COC-

Sunday March 10 2013

Sis Johnie Epps Placed Membership 79th Street CoC

Sunday May 5 2013

Sis Yvette Williams Placed Membership Los Angeles CoC

Sunday May 12 2013

Bro Eddie Lance Jr Relocated back to SHCC Sunday May 19 2013

Sis Ruby Arterberry Placed Membership 79th CoC

Sunday July 14 2013

Sis Dorinda Scott Placed Membership Ft Wayne IN

Sunday September 29 2013

WELCOME to the Heightshellip Where our LOVE will draw you in and the LORD will lift you up mdashldgmdash

THE ART OF GIVING Copied from the Internet

The true Art in Giving is to give from the heart without any expectation of a return

True giving comes from the same place inside you as your deepest happiness They are inexplicably intertwined

A gift is something that is enjoyed twice First by the giver who revels in the pleasure of giving something special and then also enjoyed by the person who receives the gift

A very special form of giving takes the form of small personal acts of kindness Very often it is not money or belongings that people need its the things that cant be seen such as advice reassurance a kind word compliments or a smile

The act of giving doesnrsquot have to be limited to an exchange of presents at Christmas time or Birthdays You can treat every person you come into contact with as someone who you can give a gift to

You may be a bit skeptical wondering what exactly do you have to give Everybody has something of value for another person It could be a kind word a simple smile some appreciation the sharing of some special knowledge even a helping hand or a bit of support during a difficult emotional time

You have something to give everyone

The act of true giving is something wonderful and amazing With most things in this world there is only a limited amount of what you can give away Fortunately generosity and kindness are not bound to these same material limitations

Letrsquos turn up the lights take time to enjoy the Art of Giving

TEST YOUR BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

Answers for November 3 2013 1 Paul mentioned that the Corinthian church was

willing to put up with those who preached a different Jesus and promised a different spirit and gospel

2 Paul was discussing the fact that there were false teachers who were Christ-like in appearance and claiming to be apostles of Christ deceiving the Corinthian Christians They were teaching another gospel that was contrary to Godrsquos Word and at the same time undermining Paulrsquos credibility and authority as a true apostle of Jesus Christ Paul referred to their disguise as messengers of Satan while pretending to be of the Lord

Questions for November 10 2013 1 What did Paul mention that the Corinthian church was

willing to put up with 2 What was Paul discussin when he state that ldquoSatan is able

to transform himself into an angel of light

GREETERS amp USHERS K McFerren amp C Tibbs Ushers Chairs

P Carter Greeters amp F Garrett Greeters Asst

Greeters Today 8 am N Robinson amp A Shird 11 am S Nichols amp H White

Greeters Next Week 8 am A Eastland amp R Lee 11 am J Bailey amp C Harrell

IAMM L D Gilbert Chair A McFerren Executive Director

MISSION 1 HAITI February 1-8 2014

Approved Haiti mission team members must see Sandra Franklin TODAY if you havenrsquot done so already

MISSION 2 KINGSTON JAMAICA

Aug 8-16 2014

To save your place on the mission to Jamaica Complete a volunteer form Submit your 3rd of twelve payments TODAY Your 1st 2nd amp 3rd payments of $125 each month were due at the end of August September amp October The total due to date on the payment plan is $375

The final payment which must be in the form of cash or money order will be due Aug 1 2014 For accuracy ALL payments must be turned in to Sandra Franklin IAMM Travel Consultant (or Brenda Gilbert)

Approved medical personnel for Jamaica Turn in your travel fees now to Sandra Franklin Turn in your appropriate medical forms and documents to Brenda Gilbert by Nov 17 2013 Volunteer and Ministry of Health forms are available online at wwwiammonlinenet

BAPTISM 8 am C Chambers S Franklin amp R Jackson

11 am L Davis C Grinnard amp R Gilbert

CHORUS C Harden Adult Chorus Director

L Brown amp J Underwood Youth Chorus Directors

Adult Chorus Rehearsal is Tuesday at 630 pm

Youth Harmonizers Rehearsal is upstairs TODAY at 130 pm

COMMUNION E Sturghill Chair

A McFerren Team Leader R Hutson L Stanfill E Sturghill B Traylor

EDUCATION A Cowan Ed Director D Porter Asst Ed Director

Please mark your calendars for 1 Teacher Appreciation Banquet for Bible School

teachers will be held December 7 2013 at Glenwood Oaks Rib and Chop House Teachers please turn in the menu survey ASAP

2 National Teachersrsquo Workshop ldquoChristian Teaching Thathellip Equips Empowers Evangelizesrdquo April 10-12 2014

The National Teachers Workshop (NTW) is

for EVERYONE including current Bible school teachers

potential Bible school teachers

church educational administrators

those who enjoy studying the Word

The NTW offers the following LEARNING OPTIONS including

hands-on (interactive) workshops taught by qualified presenters

an idea exchange which allows networking among Bible class teachers and administrators

academic lectures and panels through the School of Religious Studies (SRS) for those who enjoy learning via lecture

New Teacher Bootcamp (NTB) for those who want to be introduced to the basics of being a Bible teacher

Have YOU registered yet Have you invited someone else to register

For more information about REGISTRATION contact Diane Neal Registration Coordinator

773-568-2929 or dnealsheldonheightscom

For more info about nominating a teacher or education ministry leader for the 2014 EXCELLENCE AWARDS

contact Agnes Cowan at 773-568-2929

wwwnationalteachersworkshoporg

MARRIAGE A amp S Franklin and K amp D May Ministry Couple Leaders

MEDICAL (amp HEALTH) M Bailey RN Chair

B Collins RN Co-Chair Medical Updates V Birge-Garth RN NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) MONTH What is COPD a lung disease that can be serious and is usually progressive Quitting smoking is the only thing that can slow the progression of COPD With COPD you can have chronic bronchitis emphysema or both COPD is treatable Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States The disease kills more than 120000 Americans each yearmdashthatrsquos 1 death every 4 minutesmdashand causes serious long-term disability The number of people with COPD is increasing More than 12 million people are diagnosed with COPD and an additional 12 million likely have the disease and donrsquot even know it

WOMEN Retreat P Carter A Carter amp R Cathey Ministry Leaders

S2S B Gilbert Ministry Team Leader

S2S RAP SESSION TODAY 130 pm mdash 330 pm Focus Dealing With The Unexpected

Potluck Bring a Dish or Dessert to share

SAVE THE DATE

CHURCH OF CHRIST LADIES RETREAT at Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva WI

August 1mdash3 2014 Cost $195

Deposit $5000 (non-refundable) (Cost includes transportation room meals amp materials)

Sign up earlymdashspace is limited

Do YOU want to know more about the Lordrsquos church or how you can be added to His church One of our ministers leaders or members would be glad to sit and talk with you about taking

5 Steps to the Savior amp Salvation

Step 1 HEAR (Rom 1017)

Step 2 BELIEVE (Heb 116)

Step 3 REPENT (Acts 1730)

Step 4 CONFESS (Matt 1032)

Step 5 BAPTISM (Acts 238)

THANK YOU to those who shared in this $5

drive for Southwestern Christian College

Sis Frances Harrison needs our help raising funds for

our college EVERYONE (men amp women) is asked to be

part of this important project So if you can please

share your $5 gift (or whatever amount you can) today

Please give your cash ldquogiftrdquo to Brenda Gilbert

Thanks for your support

To date we have $70 Letrsquos

try to get our gift total up to

at least $250 today

BOWSER ASSOCIATED WOMEN amp MEN Itrsquos that time SISTERS amp BROTHERS helliphellip If you would like to show YOUR support to

Southwestern Christian College please see Sis Ruby Eskridge with your Bowser Associated Women dues OR Sis Lauren Stanfill with your Bowser Associated Men dues Please turn in your DUES TODAY

Have you stopped by one of the kiosks in the lobby to check in or get regis-tered to check in If not please stop by to-day to get checked in or to register for check in Elexiohellip where ministry clicks amp we connect For questions about Elexio please contact

Bro Edward Davis (edavissheldonheightscom)

Sis Diane Neal

(dnealsheldonheightscom)

MIDWEST WOMENS CONFERENCE

Toledo Ohio

Sept 19-21 2014 Cost $160

Wersquoll be wearing Denim amp Diamonds

See Brenda L Gilbert to get on the layaway plan

Therersquos still time to get your copy of our 1st S2S Ministry publication My Storyhellip My Lighthellip

My God Buy one for yourself amp one for another sister Cost $8 each

(Continued on page 6)

MARRIAGE A amp S Franklin and K amp D May Ministry Couple Leaders

MEDICAL (amp HEALTH) M Bailey RN Chair

B Collins RN Co-Chair Medical Updates V Birge-Garth RN NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) MONTH What is COPD a lung disease that can be serious and is usually progressive Quitting smoking is the only thing that can slow the progression of COPD With COPD you can have chronic bronchitis emphysema or both COPD is treatable Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States The disease kills more than 120000 Americans each yearmdashthatrsquos 1 death every 4 minutesmdashand causes serious long-term disability The number of people with COPD is increasing More than 12 million people are diagnosed with COPD and an additional 12 million likely have the disease and donrsquot even know it

WOMEN Retreat P Carter A Carter amp R Cathey Ministry Leaders

S2S B Gilbert Ministry Team Leader

S2S RAP SESSION TODAY 130 pm mdash 330 pm Focus Dealing With The Unexpected

Potluck Bring a Dish or Dessert to share

SAVE THE DATE

CHURCH OF CHRIST LADIES RETREAT at Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva WI

August 1mdash3 2014 Cost $195

Deposit $5000 (non-refundable) (Cost includes transportation room meals amp materials)

Sign up earlymdashspace is limited

Do YOU want to know more about the Lordrsquos church or how you can be added to His church One of our ministers leaders or members would be glad to sit and talk with you about taking

5 Steps to the Savior amp Salvation

Step 1 HEAR (Rom 1017)

Step 2 BELIEVE (Heb 116)

Step 3 REPENT (Acts 1730)

Step 4 CONFESS (Matt 1032)

Step 5 BAPTISM (Acts 238)

THANK YOU to those who shared in this $5

drive for Southwestern Christian College

Sis Frances Harrison needs our help raising funds for

our college EVERYONE (men amp women) is asked to be

part of this important project So if you can please

share your $5 gift (or whatever amount you can) today

Please give your cash ldquogiftrdquo to Brenda Gilbert

Thanks for your support

To date we have $70 Letrsquos

try to get our gift total up to

at least $250 today

BOWSER ASSOCIATED WOMEN amp MEN Itrsquos that time SISTERS amp BROTHERS helliphellip If you would like to show YOUR support to

Southwestern Christian College please see Sis Ruby Eskridge with your Bowser Associated Women dues OR Sis Lauren Stanfill with your Bowser Associated Men dues Please turn in your DUES TODAY

Have you stopped by one of the kiosks in the lobby to check in or get regis-tered to check in If not please stop by to-day to get checked in or to register for check in Elexiohellip where ministry clicks amp we connect For questions about Elexio please contact

Bro Edward Davis (edavissheldonheightscom)

Sis Diane Neal

(dnealsheldonheightscom)

MIDWEST WOMENS CONFERENCE

Toledo Ohio

Sept 19-21 2014 Cost $160

Wersquoll be wearing Denim amp Diamonds

See Brenda L Gilbert to get on the layaway plan

Therersquos still time to get your copy of our 1st S2S Ministry publication My Storyhellip My Lighthellip

My God Buy one for yourself amp one for another sister Cost $8 each

(Continued on page 6)

Wersquore looking for all of the brothers (teens through adults) to join ushellip

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30 2013 800 am mdash Breakfast

900 ammdash 1200 pm Meeting

Sheldon Heights Church of Christ (lower level)

Get involved hellip Be informed Please RSVP confirmations or regrets Phone 773-568-2929 ext 35

Email chuntsheldonheightscom

TODAY is the 3rd Sunday Sisters join us for todayrsquos

S2S Rap Session 130 pm mdash 330 pm

(lower level)

Focus Dealing With The Unexpected

Prayerfully and loving organized by the S2S Spiritual Events

Coordinators Demetrice Hedgeman Sondra Harrison Shirlene Nichols Monica Olalusi and Irene Robinson

November 27 2013 No Wednesday Night Bible Study

November 28 2013

Thanksgiving Day Praise 800 am Breakfast 930 am Program Theme The Key to Living is Thanks Giving

November 28-29 2013

Annex Closed for the Holiday

November 30 2013 Annual Menrsquos Breakfast

(See page 3 of the bulletin for more info)

December 7 2013 Annual Teacher Appreciation Education Banquet

1200 noon mdash 400 pm (Please see Sis Cowan or Sis Porter for additional details)

December 8 2013

Church Meeting for ALL SHCC Members 930 am State of the Church Presentations

(All young adults amp adults are asked to meet upstairs for this presentation)

130 pm Light refreshments followed by an exciting KJM Presentation

December 21 2013 Caring amp Sharing Program and Holiday Meal

1100 am mdash 400 pm If you would like to volunteer to be part of the caring amp sharing see Bro Edward Davis

December 22 2013

Annual Holiday Friends amp Family Day 930 am Bible Study 1100 am Worship 130 Meal 300 pm Program

We will all worship together at 1100 am on this Sunday

December 24 2013 mdash December 27

Annex Closed

December 25 2013 No Wednesday Night Bible Study

December 30-31 2013

Annex Closed for End-of-the-Year Procedures

January 1 2014 New Yearrsquos Day Praise amp Fellowship

800 am Breakfast 930 am Program

Annex Closed for the Holiday

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your

good works and glorify your Father in heaven Matt 516

Sheldon Heightshellip letrsquos turn up the lights by supporting our 2014 SwCC Pageant Contestants and helping each of them raise funds for our college

Goal To help each one raise $2000 or more We can do this by making donations purchasing ads re-questing matching funds from participating employers or sponsoring and supporting fundraisers

To make a donation please see Sis Lauren Stanfill Checks or money orders should be made payable to ldquoSouthwestern Christian Collegerdquo

Thanks for your support

TRINITY DANYALE COOK Age 9 Tondalaya Collins amp Lawrence Cook Parents

MYIA ANIS MCLEMORE Age 6 Tracy A McLemore amp William C Carter Parents

Also if you are interested in submitting a story for the 2014 publication please send a message to Brenda L Gilbert

Email shcc60628gmailcom Facebook msblngfacebookcom

Twitter msbling59

THANK YOU to the S2S Core Team for meeting each month

and using your time and talents serving on behalf of the sisters at the Heights God has blessed the sisters of this

congregation (and our sister-guests) to have a spirit-filled year of S2S connection

We are so thankful

There will NOT be a S2S Meeting this month but we are strongly encouraging every sister to plan to attend the

Thanksgiving Day Praise Nov 28th

We do plan to have our last 2013 meeting in December Sis Sandra Franklin is organizing this for us and more details

will be coming soon

The sisters of SHCC want to thank God for blessing our sister CYNTHIA FRANCES to be part of our family here at the Heights for a while

Have a safe trip back home We have enjoyed having you here wersquoll will miss seeing you each week in worship and bible study

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Will Smith Director Eunice Clay Asst Director

GREATER ROSELAND WEST PULLMAN DRIVER NEEDEDhellip The Greater Roseland West Pullman Food Network is seeking a driver with a CDL If you enjoy serving others have a CDL with a great driving record and you are interested in finding out more about this position please contact Cheryl Hunt for more info

(Continued from page 3)

Help us locate the he Caring amp Sharing Santa suit before December comes If you borrowed it or know who did please have it returned to the Annex as soon as possible Thanks for your help

Bring someone with youhellip share the LOVE and the PRAISE

Breakfast

800 am Program 930 am

November 27 2013 No Wednesday Night Bible Study

November 28 2013

Thanksgiving Day Praise 800 am Breakfast 930 am Program Theme The Key to Living is Thanks Giving

November 28-29 2013

Annex Closed for the Holiday

November 30 2013 Annual Menrsquos Breakfast

(See page 3 of the bulletin for more info)

December 7 2013 Annual Teacher Appreciation Education Banquet

1200 noon mdash 400 pm (Please see Sis Cowan or Sis Porter for additional details)

December 8 2013

Church Meeting for ALL SHCC Members 930 am State of the Church Presentations

(All young adults amp adults are asked to meet upstairs for this presentation)

130 pm Light refreshments followed by an exciting KJM Presentation

December 21 2013 Caring amp Sharing Program and Holiday Meal

1100 am mdash 400 pm If you would like to volunteer to be part of the caring amp sharing see Bro Edward Davis

December 22 2013

Annual Holiday Friends amp Family Day 930 am Bible Study 1100 am Worship 130 Meal 300 pm Program

We will all worship together at 1100 am on this Sunday

December 24 2013 mdash December 27

Annex Closed

December 25 2013 No Wednesday Night Bible Study

December 30-31 2013

Annex Closed for End-of-the-Year Procedures

January 1 2014 New Yearrsquos Day Praise amp Fellowship

800 am Breakfast 930 am Program

Annex Closed for the Holiday

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your

good works and glorify your Father in heaven Matt 516

Sheldon Heightshellip letrsquos turn up the lights by supporting our 2014 SwCC Pageant Contestants and helping each of them raise funds for our college

Goal To help each one raise $2000 or more We can do this by making donations purchasing ads re-questing matching funds from participating employers or sponsoring and supporting fundraisers

To make a donation please see Sis Lauren Stanfill Checks or money orders should be made payable to ldquoSouthwestern Christian Collegerdquo

Thanks for your support

TRINITY DANYALE COOK Age 9 Tondalaya Collins amp Lawrence Cook Parents

MYIA ANIS MCLEMORE Age 6 Tracy A McLemore amp William C Carter Parents

Also if you are interested in submitting a story for the 2014 publication please send a message to Brenda L Gilbert

Email shcc60628gmailcom Facebook msblngfacebookcom

Twitter msbling59

THANK YOU to the S2S Core Team for meeting each month

and using your time and talents serving on behalf of the sisters at the Heights God has blessed the sisters of this

congregation (and our sister-guests) to have a spirit-filled year of S2S connection

We are so thankful

There will NOT be a S2S Meeting this month but we are strongly encouraging every sister to plan to attend the

Thanksgiving Day Praise Nov 28th

We do plan to have our last 2013 meeting in December Sis Sandra Franklin is organizing this for us and more details

will be coming soon

The sisters of SHCC want to thank God for blessing our sister CYNTHIA FRANCES to be part of our family here at the Heights for a while

Have a safe trip back home We have enjoyed having you here wersquoll will miss seeing you each week in worship and bible study

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Will Smith Director Eunice Clay Asst Director

GREATER ROSELAND WEST PULLMAN DRIVER NEEDEDhellip The Greater Roseland West Pullman Food Network is seeking a driver with a CDL If you enjoy serving others have a CDL with a great driving record and you are interested in finding out more about this position please contact Cheryl Hunt for more info

(Continued from page 3)

Help us locate the he Caring amp Sharing Santa suit before December comes If you borrowed it or know who did please have it returned to the Annex as soon as possible Thanks for your help

Bring someone with youhellip share the LOVE and the PRAISE

Breakfast

800 am Program 930 am

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your

good works and glorify your Father in heaven Matt 516

Sheldon Heightshellip letrsquos turn up the lights by supporting our 2014 SwCC Pageant Contestants and helping each of them raise funds for our college

Goal To help each one raise $2000 or more We can do this by making donations purchasing ads re-questing matching funds from participating employers or sponsoring and supporting fundraisers

To make a donation please see Sis Lauren Stanfill Checks or money orders should be made payable to ldquoSouthwestern Christian Collegerdquo

Thanks for your support

TRINITY DANYALE COOK Age 9 Tondalaya Collins amp Lawrence Cook Parents

MYIA ANIS MCLEMORE Age 6 Tracy A McLemore amp William C Carter Parents

Also if you are interested in submitting a story for the 2014 publication please send a message to Brenda L Gilbert

Email shcc60628gmailcom Facebook msblngfacebookcom

Twitter msbling59

THANK YOU to the S2S Core Team for meeting each month

and using your time and talents serving on behalf of the sisters at the Heights God has blessed the sisters of this

congregation (and our sister-guests) to have a spirit-filled year of S2S connection

We are so thankful

There will NOT be a S2S Meeting this month but we are strongly encouraging every sister to plan to attend the

Thanksgiving Day Praise Nov 28th

We do plan to have our last 2013 meeting in December Sis Sandra Franklin is organizing this for us and more details

will be coming soon

The sisters of SHCC want to thank God for blessing our sister CYNTHIA FRANCES to be part of our family here at the Heights for a while

Have a safe trip back home We have enjoyed having you here wersquoll will miss seeing you each week in worship and bible study

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Will Smith Director Eunice Clay Asst Director

GREATER ROSELAND WEST PULLMAN DRIVER NEEDEDhellip The Greater Roseland West Pullman Food Network is seeking a driver with a CDL If you enjoy serving others have a CDL with a great driving record and you are interested in finding out more about this position please contact Cheryl Hunt for more info

(Continued from page 3)

Help us locate the he Caring amp Sharing Santa suit before December comes If you borrowed it or know who did please have it returned to the Annex as soon as possible Thanks for your help

Bring someone with youhellip share the LOVE and the PRAISE

Breakfast

800 am Program 930 am

Bring someone with youhellip share the LOVE and the PRAISE

Breakfast

800 am Program 930 am