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News and Notes --Pantry Items for this month are: canned meat, Bath-

room tissue and paper towels. There have been reports

of a major grocery store in Muncie that has been sell-

ing cans of vegetables with elapsed expiration dates.

Please check dates on all items you buy or contribute.

--The Ladies Deep Bible Study will not meet in De-

cember. Class will resume in January.

--To all the youth: Please give to Maria any dates on

the December calendar on which you might be partici-

pating in events. She will list them on the youth calen-

dar on the red bulletin board so that folks at West Side

might attend and boost you on in your activities.

Please also provide your latest school picture to go

along side the calendar.

--Reminder that the Good Samaritans are collecting

travel size toiletry items to be included in the Christ-

mas Baskets to be distributed on Dec. 19th. Your help

will be appreciated.

--There have been a large number of names turned in

to the Benevolent Committee for Christmas baskets.

Kendall, who chairs that group, is asking for your help

in assembly and delivery and for monetary gifts which

will be used for purchase of groceries.

--Thank you to all who donated kitchen ware to the

Williams Family whose house burned. Four baskets of

items were delivered to the family of three who reside

in Muncie.

Horse Sense

Titus 3:2 “Nor be Contentious”

(Weymouth)

A horse can’t pull while kicking,

This fact I merely mention.

And he cannot kick while pulling.

Which is my chief contention.

Let us imitate the good old

horse

And lead a life that’s fitting;

Just pull an honest load and then

There will be no time for kicking.

Selected

The Word of God

Feelings come and feelings go,

And feelings are deceiving.

My warrant is the Word of God,

Naught else is worth believing.

I’ll trust in God’s unchanging Word till soul and

body sever:

For though all things shall pass away,

His word will last forever.

Unknown

Two Evil Feet When Jesus tied a towel around His waist and be-

gan to wash the twenty-four feet of His apostles,

two of those feet were not only dirty but belonged

to the betrayer of Jesus.

David had spoken years ago that this betrayal

would happen. David also wrote that the betrayers

should be blotted out of the book of life, (Psalm

69:28). Was the betrayal the first evil thought and

deed of which Judas was guilty?

When Judas complained about the expense of the

perfume that Mary poured on Jesus, John records

this about his character: “he was a thief: as keeper

of the money bag, he used to help himself to what

was put into it” (John 12:6). This points out his

gradual slide into sin.

Our conscience can allow us to decide that just a

little bit won’t hurt. The reward of 30 pieces of sil-

ver that Judas received is defined in Acts 1;18: “With

the reward he got for his wickedness, Judas bought

a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open

and all his intestines spilled out.” Peter quotes form

Psalms, “may his place be deserted, let there be no

one to dwell in it.” (Acts 1:20)

Jesus knew about Judas’ character when He washed

his feet. Would you have the humility to wash feet

that would do you great harm?

C. Duncan

Published weekly by West Side Church of Christ; 6600 W. Kilgore Ave.; Yorktown, IN 47396 Phone 765-759-5984 or www.westsidecoc.net

SERVICES

Sunday Bible Study —

9:30 am Worship — 10:30 am

& 6:00 pm

Wed. Bible Study —

7:00 pm

MINISTER

Michael Gors

ELDERS

Michael Gors

Gary Reynolds

Larry Reynolds

Todd Stults

DEACONS

Don Allison

Fellowship

Kendall Clark

Benevolence

Jim Clark-Visitation

Lowell Huffman-Media

Volker Jaromin– Communication and

Advertising

MISSION WORKS

Russia & India

Mark Reynolds

Memphis School of

Preaching

Ronnie Gootam

Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies

Preaching

Caleb Taylor

Jonah Stults

Florida School of Preaching

Scott Pfettscher

New Hampshire

Laconia Church of Christ

Shane Belanger

Volume 21, Issue 48 December 6, 2015

Are We Faithful?

We all understand that there are areas of life in which faithfulness is not an option—it is

an absolute requirement. It is essential. For example: marriage. Is there a woman any-

where who would marry a man who promised to be faithful sometimes or even most of the

time? Would that ever be good enough? Of course not! In the marriage relationship,

faithfulness is not recommended, it is required; it is not advisable, it is indispensable.

Likewise in the relationship between man and God. Faithfulness is required (1 Cor. 4:2,

Revelation 2:10)

So, with that in mind, let us each ask ourselves a few questions as we set about the all-

important task of self-examination (2 Cor. 13:5).

ARE WE FAITHFUL IN WORSHIP ATTENDANCE? We have heard or should

have, the admonition of Hebrews 10:25 to not forsake assembling together. We

need one another, we need to be together and we need, as Christ’s body, to assem-

ble as the church, to worship God (Ephesians 3:20-21). When God’s people

come together, are we there, you and I?

ARE WE FAITHFUL IN BIBLE STUDY? The blessed man delights in God’s

Word and meditates upon it day and night (Psalm 1:1-2). We are to study (2

Tim. 2:15), imitating the example of the Bereans in willingly searching the

scriptures daily (Acts 17:11).

ARE WE FAITHFUL IN PRAYER? We are told to pray without ceasing and in

everything give thanks (1 Thess. 5:17-18). Prayer is par t of our Chr istian ar -

mor (Ephesians 6:18) and certainly Jesus taught frequently and powerfully about

prayer (Matt. 6:5-13).

ARE WE FAITHFUL IN SOUL WINNING? We know the terms of the Great Com-

mission, to go into all the word, to all people with the good news of Jesus Christ

(Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16). The gospel (1 Cor. 15:1-4) is the power of

God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). It is up to us to make sure people hear this

good news, by which faith comes (Romans 10:17).

ARE WE FAITHFUL IN GIVING? We are to lay by in store (give of our means)

upon the first day of the week (1 Cor. 16:1-2). We are to give bountifully as we

purpose in our heart-- and cheerfully (2 Cor. 9:6-7). Do we examine our giving I

in view of our blessings, our liberality in comparison to our abundance? Do we

give faith-fully?

John M. Brown

Those Serving Today

DECEMBER 6, 2015

MORNING WORSHIP

Announcements: Jerry Hoyt

Song Leader: Gary Reynolds

1st Prayer: Jimmy Clark Scripture: Carl Gilstrap

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon: Mike Gors

“Mary’s Heart in a Martha’s World:

Closing Prayer: Rick Cox

Sound Room: Lowell Huffman

COMMUNION SERVERS

West Side– Outside: Rex Harper

Inside: Bill Winemiller

East Side— Inside: Adam Gors

Outside: Justin Hummel

EVENING WORSHIP

Announcements: Gary Reynolds

Song Leader: Gary Reynolds

1st Prayer: Volker Jaromin

Scripture: Cliff Nicks

Luke 2:18-24

Sermon: Mike Gors

“Glad Tidings of Great Joy”

Communion Table: Todd Stults

Closing Prayer: Larry Reynolds

Sound Room: Lowell Huffman

WEST SIDE WINDOW

Group Three to do all building

duties in December.

Communion Prep for Dec: Lola & Betty

Remember in Prayer

Amy Brown, Stable after hear t surgery. Mar tha’s grand-

daughter who lives in Economy, IN

Andrew Weyman, Leukemia. Two year old

Angie Reed, MS, Daughter -in-law of Joe and Wanda

Ashley Shaw, Personal issues

Dave Sherfield, Skin Graft surgery on hand

George Robison, Brother of Margaret, lives in Indianapolis.

Critically ill with terminal cancer.

Herb & Betty Smith

Holly Chambers

Janie Miller, Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Mike’s aunt and

Marty’s sister.

Jeremy Fortner, Advanced colon cancer . Nephew of Ken-

dall

Jerry Winsor, Cancer . Brother -in -law of Pat Ergle.

Joyce Popplewell, patient at BMH. Would appreciate

cards

Jim Zachary, cancer . Tom Davis’ nephew.

Kathy Harper

Lacey York, Ulcerated Colitis. Scheduled for ser ies of in-

travenous treatments. Daughter-in-law of Nancy Bateman

Laura Spaulding, Breast cancer . Co-worker of Genny Stults

Margaret Goodman

Miriam Miessen, Maternal aunt of Delores. Hospitalized

with injuries from a fall and for a placement of pacemaker

Marshall Staggs

Mike Bayer

Norma Perry, Recuperating from knee surgery

Virginia Southard, stroke and hear t attack.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Kathy Harper,

who is mourning the loss of her cousin, Rodney

Lawson. He passed away on November 29th of

lung cancer. Mr. Lawson was a resident of

Muncie.

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Bible Study, Dec. 9th

Speaker: Mike

Song Leader: Jimmy

Prayer: Lowell

Dec. 7, Men’s Fellowship breakfast at IHOP, 8a

Dec 7, Women’s Fellowship breakfast at IHOP, 10a

Dec. 10, Bible Study at Elmcroft, 2p

Dec. 11, SHO KIDS Par ty for foster children & their foster

families, 6p. Everyone is invited to join the party and meet the kids

and their families

Dec. 12, Bible Bowl 7-9, at the building

Dec. 13, Gir ls to lead at Bethel Pointe at 2;15p

Dec. 13, Elders and Deacons will present their quar ter ly

report at the Sunday evening worship

Dec. 19, Chr istmas Food Baskets will be assembled and

delivered. Your help is needed and appreciated

Dec. 20, Good Samaritans to meet after AM worship

Dec. 31, New Years Eve Par ty at the building with singing,

games, cards. Please bring finger/party foods and your sleeping

bag if you think you might need it. Party will last 7:00-12:01 PM,

2016.

Remember Our Shut-ins Evelyn Vannatter—Elmcroft

Forrest Hurst—Elmcroft

Jim & Marylou Witty—At home

Lana Blanchard—Albany Health

Care

Ralph Zeek—Willow Bend

Vada Zeek—Willow Bend

Attendance for Week of

Nov. 29th

Sun. AM Bible Study 50

Sun. AM Worship 86

Sunday Evening Worship 58

Wed. Bible Study 48

John--Dec. 13

Teresa Terrell--Dec. 12

Herb --Dec. 14

Shawna --Dec. 15

Kathy Harper--Dec. 18

Nathan Bayer--Dec. 18

Karen Jaromin--Dec. 24

Sally Anderson--Dec. 27

Adam Gors--Dec. 30

Sunday

Nursery-----------------------Skylar Murphy

Ages 4-5 and K-----------Debbie Perry

Grades 1-3------------------Nancy Bateman

Grades 4-6------------------Ann Witty

Teens------------------------ Todd Stults

Adults------------------------ Richard Messer

Wednesday

Ages 4-5 and K------------Teresa Allison

Grades 1-6----------------- Kista Reynolds

Teens-------------------------- Mike Gors

Adults---------------------------Larry Reynolds