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Welcome to the Mesa Family we have children’s programs availableduring our worship service•An Attended Nursery is available for infants (0-2 years) in Room 101.
•A Room for infants and nursing mothers is also provided at the back of the auditorium.
•Toddlers Bible Hour (TBH) is offered for all children 2-3 years old, begins after communion in Room 102.
•Children’s Bible Hour (CBH) for children ages 4 - 4th grade, begins after communion in Theater del Soul Upstairs.
¿Habla Español?Tenemos clases Bíblicas y
!adoramos en español!
If you would like more information about the church or becoming a Christian, visit our Welcome Center in the foyer.
1223 E. Dana Ave.Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 480-964-1743Fax: 480-827-1864
Email: [email protected]: www.mesachurch.org
Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)*Fri. (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)*
*Terry out on Thursday *Edison out on Friday*Joel out on Tuesday *Joshua out on Friday
our lessons for todayam: “There Is Only One God”pm: Anthony Bryant Speaking
We are so glad that you are here today! We have been praying that God would allow us to meet you today and worship together. You are an answer to our prayer! If you are visiting from the area, we would love to have you as part of our family!
Worship Leader: Wilburn Ivy Song 3: “Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah”Song 23 : “Our God, He Is Alive”
Opening Prayer: Joshua DuBoise
Song: “We are the Body of Christ”Song 129: “Amazing Grace”
Comm. & Cont.: Bob Farr
Song 989: “Soon and Very Soon”Song 577: “We Bow Down”
Scripture Reading: Chris Kingsbury (Exodus 20:1-3)
Lesson: Terry Singleton “There Is Only One God” Song 567: “Restore My Soul”
Elder Remarks & Prayer
Song 242: “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord”
Closing Prayer: Benjamin Koomson
PM Service at the building begins at 5 each Sunday evening in Room 104.
Vol. 76 No. 1 January 6, 2019
Plans and AccidentsWe had made reservations to go camping back in May and now it was December. It turned cold but we still spent a few days out camping, hiking and enjoying nature. We still had a day to go on our camping reservation, but it was going to rain so we packed up the camp early that morning. We were out for a last hike when my toe caught a rock and I went head first into the ground. It was an easy trail. I’m still not sure what happened. Suddenly the plans for the day fell apart. The gash on my head was deep and was still bleeding. We continued down the trail and ran into an EMT who looked at the wound and said it would need stitches. We spent the rest of the afternoon getting stitches at the trauma center.
The main point of the story is not the accident or how it makes us feel stupid when we stumble. Plans don’t always work out like we expect. Even if they don’t work perfectly, at least plans are adjustable. Without making reservations, we would not have been able to go camping. Some things we just don’t get to do without a plan. God had a plan from the beginning for his creation. His plan was to make us pure so we could be with him. We are born without sin or separation from God because of any fault of our own. God also knew that we would not stay sinless, and so his plan also included a way for us to be forgiven of sin because of Jesus.
If we had not adjusted our plan and packed up early, we would have had a problem. It didn’t prevent the accident or the trip to the emergency room. It did make it better because it rained all afternoon and we had everything put away. It was easier to just drive in with all the camping stuff because it had been packed. That little bit of work earlier made a huge difference in what would need to be done later. When we do what we should or follow God’s commands it makes a huge difference in what comes later. It doesn’t prevent tragedy from happening, but it does make it easier when tragedy comes. We see so many around us who have ignored God’s plan until it is almost impossible to help then when tragedy strikes.
If we had never gone camping or hiking the accident would never have happened. That is not true. We cannot avoid accidents by not participating in things. It just means the bad things will happen wherever we are. More accidents happen at home than anywhere else. We cannot avoid tragedy by not being involved in living. Living for God and being engaged in life is part of God’s plan. We are to tell others about Jesus and how God heals from tragedy and grief. God’s plan is not safety but salvation. The Bible is full of tragedy surrounding the gospel because people of faith followed God’s plan. The plan brings salvation to a life worth living regardless of any tragedy. If bad things are going to happen, they might as well be while living life to the fullest. --Terry
Mesa MinistriesAdult Education Dallas KingsburyAny Soldier Debbie SuazoAttendance David WoodrowBabies & Toddlers Brandon Clark*Bible Bowl Brad KerleyBenevolence Paul Garrison*Building & Grounds Wayne Timbush* Tim Carlin*Children’s Bible Hour Keith Wilson*Children’s Education Family Dallas Kingsbury Josh Warren*Fellowship Jonathan Bouley* Calvin Glenn*Finance Danny Church4Sixteen Jack & Leanne FarrGreeting/Visitation Curtis Allen IT Jim Bolton* Tom Jacobson*LTC Joshua Warren*Men’ Ministry Vince McNeil*Missions Kim Clark* Harry Mo*Pantry Boni Flores*Q-Bees Jo BirdwellSecurity Bruce ErnoSpanish Ilme Ortiz* Jorge Ramirez*Transportation Paul Garrison*Worship Terry Singleton Edison Quevedo
(*Denotes Deacon)
New LTC ScheduleSign Language will begin right after worship today. Meet in Room 104. Sign Language will meet every other Sunday until convention.
Chorus will meet in the teen annex right after service on January 13th. Song Leading will meet as soon as chorus is complete. Both Chorus and Song Lead-ing will be every other Sunday until convention.
Drama will meet Wednesday, January 16th in room 104 at 6pm. Drama will meet every other Wednesday until convention
Our Mission: Equip the family of God to be Jesus in the home, the community and the world.
EldersJack Farr Ken FoxJackie Hinkle Kevin HubbyCurtis Allen Chuck Watts
MinistersPulpit Minister: Terry Singleton
Spanish Minister: Edison QuevedoFamily Minister: Joshua DuBoise
Youth Minister: Joel Soumar
Guests Please consider yourself our honored guest. We are glad you have come our way and invite you to return any time you can. We encourage you to fill out a guest card so we have a record of your visit. There are a number of people in our congregation who would love to study the Bible with you if you so desire. Please come back to worship with us at any and every opportunity you have.
Attendance & Offering Sunday Worship Dec 23: 502 & Dec 30: 436Wednesday Dec 26: 98 & Jan 2: 138 Budget: $10,863Giving Dec 23 : $12,712 & Dec 30: $19,233YTD Average: $11,252
Our Meeting Times Bible Class .........................9:30amWorship ...........................10:30amConnect Groups ................5:00pmWorship .............................5:00pmWednesday Class ..............7:00pm
UpdatesWelcome to the Family: C.R. & Susan Gaines, . C.R. & Susan are former Mesa members who have returned to the valley--welcome home!
Please indicated any address, phone or email changes on your attendance card!
JANUARY6 4Sixteen Pancake Breakfast6 4Sixteen Responsibility Group Study8 Ladies’ Class Potluck8 SIBI Classes Resume10 Q-Bees12 Open Pantry12 Self-Defense Class13 WBS/WEI Annual Pizza Meeting15 Ladies’ Class15 SIBI Classes16 MYG Let’s Eat
JANUARY (Cont.)16 4Sixteen Feed My Starving Children17 Q-Bees18 Spanish Singing19 Ladies’ Self-Defense Class19 Widows & Special Sisters’ Luncheon20 ESL & After-School Program Meeting20 4Sixteen Volleyball20 4Sixteen Group Study22 Ladies’ Class22 SIBI Classes24 Q-Bees
Praise and Prayersnew and criticalCarmen Rodriguez .........................Radiation TreatmentsSantiago Yañez .....................................Surgery recoveryCindy Posey .................................... Infection in both legsDavid Yañez ...................................Test results this week
on-going health problemsCharlene O’Connor, Delores Fugate, Ray Vega, Naomi Miller, Luana Guthrie, Tommy Foster (TJ’s Dad), Claire Moore, Debbie McMorries (Steve Young’s mom), Natalie (Amanda Maiorano’s niece), Peter Ballesteros, Martha Carroll, Debbie Suazo, David Yañez, Lisa Fenwick, Joyce Bitikofer (Jana & Jena’s mother)
military prayersBeau Howell, Andrew Jones (C. Burd’s G’son), Anthony Galvan (Millers G’son), Jake Hinkle (Hinkle’s G’son), Bri-ana Aston (S. Yeats’ Niece), Chase Dowell (son of Jim & Pam Arno), Michael Ford, Diego Castañeda, Jake Teague (Grandson-in-law of Sue Johnson), George Lopez, Jared Cannon, Kyle Sharp mission prayersThailand: Ken & Jean Fox arrived safelyEl Salvador: Manos de esperanza returns January 12Myanmar: George Achard leaves February 2ndCambodia: Tim & Cheryl Carlin leave January 29China: Harry Mo & John Camp plan to go in October
Calendar
Communion PreparationJuan & Yadira Davila and family are scheduled to prepare communion for Sunday, January 13th.
Nursery HelpersVickie Bolton & Yoselin Manjarrez will serve today.Meg Camp & Maria Leos will serve next Sunday, January 13th.
Bible Hour LeadersTBH LEADERS: Today: Eric & Annette Vansant assisted by Pedro & Christie Mauco and Quest Wolfe. Next week: Kevin & Alyssa Brown assisted by Boni & Miriam Flores.CBH LEADERS: Today: Scott & Lori Howerton assisted by Reagan Kingsbury and Xiomara Flores.Next week: Scott & Lori Howerton assisted by Kelsey Mo and Alaiya Howerton.
January Greeters & Welcome CenterWELCOME CENTER (9:15 - 10:15): Sonny & Rita TamezWELCOME CENTER (10:15 - 1045): Ted & JoAnne BalsimoGREETERS (9:15 - 9:40): Cynthia Sanders and John DunwoodyGREETERS (10:15 - 10:40): Danny & Jana Church
Communion to Shut-In MemberToday: Kevin Hubby Next Sunday: Kim Clark
Annual Corporation MeetingThe annual corporation meeting required of all entities with corporation status will be held on Wednesday, January 16th, immediately follow-ing Bible Class in Room 104. This will only take a few minutes.
Tuesday Ladies’ ClassThe Tuesday morning ladies’ Bible class will re-sume this coming Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Room 105. Danell Fitzgerald will continue to lead a study entitled “A Journey With the Kings & Prophets of the Old Testament.” There will be a potluck following this week’s class, so bring a dish to share and plan to stay for a time of fellowship following the study.
SympathyOur Christian love and sympathy are extended to Paul & Dorothy Byers (former Mesa mem-bers) in the loss of their son, Matthew. Mat-thew passed away on Dec. 28th following a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Trista, and 5 children. Paul & Dorothy’s address is 1382 E Lakeview Dr., San Tan Val-ley 85142. Trista’s address is 21329 E Misty Lane, Queen Creek 85142
Open PantryThis coming Saturday, January 12th, will be the monthly open pantry. Anyone who would like to assist with this, should be in the Fellow-ship Hall around 9 a.m. Food bags along with some additional perishable foods are given out, as well as other items that may be avail-able. See Boni or Miriam Flores for details.
Thanks Mesa Kids!Here are a couple of pictures from the delivery of the blessing bags for the homeless made by our children at the Christmas party. Edison, Joel & Landon did the delivery for us! Thanks guys!
4SixteenA Ministry for College Students,Single Adults and Young Marrieds in their 20’s and early 30’s
01/06 Pancake Breakfast in Classroom prior to class01/06 Group Study @ 5 p.m.01/12 Women’s Self-Defense Class01/16 Feed My Starving Children after Class
Area-Wide SingingThe monthly area-wide singing for the valley will be hosted by Salt River Church of Christ on Saturday, January 12th. Singing is from 6:30 to 7:30 with fellowship to follow. Location is 430 N Dobson Rd. #104-105, Mesa 85201.
NEW MESA OUTREACHES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND ESL CLASSES
Happy New Year! Yes it is 2019, and I would like to invite you to be a part of one of two new programs to reach out mostly to the people who live around our building.
The ESL PROGRAM will help members and non-members to learn the English language which will help them to have better jobs. These new friends will give opportunity to invite them to study the Bible. Hopefully, some of the parents of our future students in our After School Program will be in this class.
The AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is designed to help students that are having problems with their school homework because of “poor English”, their parents do not know English and other factors. Helping their children with their “School Homework”, will help us as a church to break the barrier that we may have with this community.
Mesa Church of Christ - Iglesia de Cristo will have an impact through these programs in our communities, and we can use our talents to bless these children and parents. Volunteers are the base for these programs to work.
I would like to invite you to come to a meeting on Sunday, January 20th, in the Fellowship Hall after morning worship, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
There will be some munchies and coffee to help get you through to lunch!
Because of Him,Edison Quevedo
All WBS & WEI teachers and their family are invited to the annual pizza luncheon next Sunday, January 13th! Pizza is pro-vided. This is a special time to find out what is new, what is happening and to be encour-aged by others who are working in this area of missions! This will be in Room 105 im-mediately after morning worship.
