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SUNDAY SERVICES MARCH 12, 2017 LEAD SINGING: William Western LEAD OPENING PRAYER: Larry Witherow PRESIDE: Jay Wilkins SERVE AT LORD’S TABLE IN MARCH: Hubert Forkum, Butch Lee, Dean McKaskle, Jeremy Petty, Gabe Orendorff, David Osborne, Larry Osborne, Garry Sensing SERMON: Doug Couch ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING PRAYER: Don Mosley COMMUNION TO HOSPITAL IN MARCH: Jerry Butler, Oscar Martin, Farris Tidwell COMMUNION TO NHC: David Karnes, Jerry Western, Jay Wilkins USHERS IN MARCH: Wayne Hooper, Larry Lampley, Farris Tidwell, Brent Welch COMMUNION TO SHUTINS IN MARCH: Larry Cocke, Gale Larkins, Tom Todd, Carl Wood DOOR GREETERS: 1. Dennis & Shirley Daniel 2. Peggy Heath & Betty Nicks 3. Brent & Kelly Welch 4. Wade Lynn & David Pickard 5. Ray & Mary Hedrick 6. Jerry & Adelaide Butler SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES: LEAD SINGING: William Western LEAD OPENING PRAYER: Pierre Griffin LEAD CLOSING PRAYER: Garry Sensing SERVE TABLE IN MARCH: Jerry Butler & David Karnes PREPARE COMMUNION IN MARCH: Tamara Cocke & Debbie Couch FOOD CALL IN MARCH: Ann Mitchell & Janet Osborne WASH LINENS IN MARCH: Penny Rodgers NURSERY: Courtney Hooper & Susan Jones LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS AT THE CHURCH BUILDING FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH: Pierre Griffin 615-405-6905 & Donnie Wills 615-310-3743 Mar 5, 2017 Attendance: 281 Contribution: $11,028 Directory Updates, Prayer Request Notifications & Death Notices:

Tina Resha: 615-406-8385 or effyt@comcast.net

PLACE ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT YOU HAVE FOR

SUNDAY MORNING ON THE CLIPBOARD HANGING

NEAR THE SIGN UP SHEETS IN THE LOBBY.

Or bakes cookies,

Or decorates a classroom,

Or invites visitors,

Or prays,

It is all God’s work.

Church of Christ NONPROFIT ORG

P.O. Box 155 U.S. POSTAGE

PAID White Bluff TN

White Bluff, TN 37187 PERMIT NO. 1

Change Service Requested

Elders: Buddy Driver 615-797-9508

Terry Gross 615-797-3878

Doug Couch 615-973 -9652

Jay Wilkins 615-829-1175

Larry Osborne 615-797-3939

Deacons: Larry Cocke Gale Larkins

Tim Godwin Butch Lee

Shamron Jackson Brent Welch

David Karnes Oscar Martin

Dean McKaskle Dwayne Daniel

Evangelist: Doug Couch 973-9652

Youth: Tom Todd 615-351-2446

Minister: Every Member Secretaries: Adelaide Butler 797-3380

Tina Resha 615-406-8385

Custodian: (Cleaning)

Dennis Donaldson 615-495-6382

Keri Donaldson 615-946-6944

Maintenance: (Small Repairs)

Melton Jack 615-948-5835

Sunday:

Bible Classes 9:00am

A.M. Worship 10:00am

P.M. Worship 5:00pm

Children’s Bible Hour 5:00pm

Wednesday:

7 PM Classes for everyone Thursday: Ladies Bible Class 10:00am

“In Search of the Lord’s Way”

Sunday morning 7:00 – 7:30

“Gospel Broadcasting Network”

(GBN) Sunday morning 7:30-8:00

“Good News Today” Sunday morning at 8:00

All on Channel WUXP 30

Church office email address:

whbl@bellsouth.net

Web Address:

www.whitebluffchurch.org

Phone#: 615-797-9016

Fax#: 615-797-3783

Church Building is located at

4416 Hwy 70 E, White Bluff, TN

White Bluff Church of Christ

March 12, 2017 2017

History of the Eastern European Mission (Continued) By Robert Qualls

By the mid-1980’s, the situation in the Soviet Union had seemingly

become one of permanent stagnation. It had demonstrated tremendous

power in the areas of military hardware and science, as witnessed by

its accomplishments in the arms race and the “Space Race” with the

West, but these brought little benefit, aside from national pride, into

the daily lives of ordinary people. However, this era saw the rise to

power of a new leader, Mikhail Gorbachev. Unlike his predecessors,

he was willing to admit publically that Soviet society was far from

perfect. He especially felt that it needed more openness and

restructuring. However, the new openness served largely to show the

Soviet people how little they had materially compared to their

Western neighbors and how comparatively little freedom they had.

By 1989, even junior Communist Party leaders frequently felt free

enough to question openly senior leaders. Formerly loyal police and

military units showed that they were no longer willing to fire on their

own people just to preserve the failed dream of “Marxism-Leninism”.

By the end of 1989, the Communist regimes throughout Eastern

Europe had been displaced and the Iron Curtain was being dismantled.

By the end of 1991, the Soviet Union no longer existed, its once-proud

red hammer-and-sickle flag relegated to the place Lenin consigned his enemies seven decades earlier, “the dustbin of history.” People were

now able to discuss all ideas freely, even political and religious ones.

Many realized that there was now a huge spiritual void. Almost

overnight, Eastern European Mission had to transform itself from a

small Bible literature printing and publishing operation dependent on

smuggling and other extra-legal means to get its message out to a

clearinghouse trying to meet an overwhelming demand. The true need

was for a large budget, required to publish, mail, and ship tens of

thousands, and even millions of Bibles and Christian books.

One cannot replace something, even Communism, as a basis for

moral behavior, with nothing. This was the beginning of the practice

of putting Bibles in public schools. The Lord’s people were generous,

and the program continues to grow, expanding to other countries and

now even colleges and universities. And now, Europe and EEM are

pressed with a new challenge – millions of Muslim refugees fleeing

the outright collapse of their nations. Thousands of these people have

asked for information about the Bible and about Jesus, and EEM is

there for them, providing literature and thousands of Bibles. Could

much of the “Muslim refugee problem” be solved by the conversion

of millions of Muslims to Christianity? EEM invites us to try and see!

VBS 2017 Dates: July 9th-12th Theme: God's Galaxy Scriptures: Colossians 1:15-17 Bible Content: The Relationship Began: God created everything, including man; The Relationship Broken: Man sinned, but God is still in control; The Restoration Promised: God sent His Son, Jesus, to be the Savior of the world; The Relationship Restored: Jesus' death, burial and resurrection; The Relationship Continues: Jesus returns to his disciples and tells them that the Holy Spirit will now guide them. Oriental Trading has a lot of crafts and decorations for God's Galaxy theme. We only do 4 nights, so we will either combine two lessons or leave one off. Please see Joanna Jackson to volunteer your help with VBS this year.

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strength, endurance & safety: Tony A Wall Jr (nephew of Tina & Jeff Resha) Air Force – Langley AFB, VA CPL Matthew Mitchell (grandson of Ronnie & Ann Mitchell) Marines – Camp Legeune, NC SSgt Timothy Bradshaw (grandson of Ray & Jeanette Bradshaw) Marines - Camp Pendleton,CA Amanda Meyer (granddaughter of Tom & Carol Todd) Marines – Camp Pendleton,CA PVT Chase Bull (Kirk’s son) Army – Alaska Sgt Jonathan A Rist Marines (Retired) ENS Derrick Daugherty (grandson of George & Phyllis Green, brother of Drew) Navy - Bahamas SFC Kris Craighead * Army – Seoul, Korea SFC Holly Craighead * Army – San Antonio, TX GSGT Dave Switzer * Marines – Camp Pendleton, CA Sandi Martin’s nephews & niece *

IN NURSING HOMES NHC: Martha Coleman, Danny Gossett, Pam Jones, Margaret Stitt, Eleanor Lee P.O.Box 585, Dickson, TN 37056

Olive Branch: Mary Sue Larkins, Joan Butler

110 Luther Rd, Dickson, TN 37055

Hillcrest Health Care Center: Shirley Hamilton

111 Pemberton Dr, Ashland City, TN 37015

Claiborne Hughes Health Care: Betty Cathey

200 Strahl St, Franklin, TN 37064

Belvedere Commons: Judy Barfield

303 S Royal Oaks Blvd, Franklin, TN 37064

Life Care Center: Kenny Pack

112 Dickson Rd, Centerville, TN 37033

The Lodge at Natchez Trace: Myrtis McNeal

8207 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221

Village Manor: Dave Hall

101 Tiger Blvd, Lewisburg, TN 37091

PRAYER LIST

Those being treated for cancer:

Lillie Buchanan: Charlie Buchanan’s sister. Dale Gross: Terry

Gross’ brother. Melba Lollis: James Fortner’s sister in

Washington State. Bill Ramsey. Kerrie Adler: Shamron

Jackson’s cousin in Oklahoma. Karl Craun. Lee Duke.

Rebecca Brown: Charlie Buchanan’s niece. Tina Resha.

Caroline Tidwell. Joan Jones. William Buttrey: Keri

Donaldson’s uncle. Dan Young & his wife Pauline Young:

Friends of Chris Adams. Mary Karnes. Edith Muller: Friend of

Teresa Duke. Eulene Tanner: Charlene Griffin’s mother.

Edwina Slone: Friend of Lori Goodman. Kim Yates: Leslie

Daniel’s cousin. Judy Barfield: Bernice Stokes’ sister-in-law.

JoAnne Pawlowski: David Pawlowski’s mother. Randy Ford:

Friend of Frankie Harwell’s family. Donnie Wills.

Chandler Hale: Janet Osborne’s nephew. Leonardo in Panama.

Ray Bradshaw. Dennie & Guy Spann. Brad Boyles & Carl

Madar: Ray Hedrick’s cousins. Terry Cook: Jerry Western’s

brother-in-law.

In Hospital and/or Recovering:

Mary Karnes is going through 2 weeks of radiation.

Caroline Tidwell goes to the Dr March 10 for an updated

consultation. Bill Caldwell, former teacher in White Bluff,

moved to Alive Hospice on Patterson St in Nashville on

March 8.

Continue to Remember:

Linda Anderson, Kenny Bass, Buford & Mary Helen Batey (Nancy McGill’s brother &

sister-in-law), Johnnie & Lloyd Benefield (Mary Hedrick’s brothers), Fred & Ronda

Black, Jeanette Bradshaw, David Brooks, June Bryant, Kirk Bull, Bettye Caldwell,

Marilyn Carpenter (Caroline Tidwell’s sister), Colton Carver (Charles & Sandra’s

grandson), Billy Cathey, Larry Clayborne (Eddie Clayborne’s brother), Jack &

Rubie Corkan (Peggy Heath’s parents), Jo Corkan (Peggy Heath’s sister-in-

law), Leon & Verna Lee Couch (Doug’s parents), Estelle Driver, Kimberly

Eckstein (Joann Rist’s daughter), Betty Forkum, Jimmy Forrest (Ernest

Forrest’s brother), Shari Grey (Shelly Runkle’s cousin), Kenny Hagewood

(Courtney Hooper’s father), Sharon Hailey, Betty Jo Harrison (Debbie

Fortner’s mother), Pat Howse, Logan Jackson (Shamron & Joanna’s

nephew), Josh Jenkins, Aline Kerr, Edna Kirby (Janet Osborne’s mother),

Betty Sue Kitchens (Karl Craun’s cousin), Carol LeBlanc, Karene Moore,

Darryl Northern (Bettie Reynold’s son), Eddie Payne (Jan Meadows’

brother-in-law), Yvonne Quillin, Lauren Richardson (Lisa Stanfield’s niece),

Carolyn Ricketts (Vivian Witherow’s sister), Ricky Shelton, Margaret

Rodgers (Penny Rodgers’ mother), Anita Spann, Hazel Spicer (Jan

Meadows’ mother), Margie Spicer (Jan Meadows’ sister), Joyce Spicer,

Allen Stokes (Bernice Stokes’ grandson), Andy Street (Lois Osborne’s

grandson), Louise Stuart, Melvin Sullivan (Melinda Fortner’s father), Brian

Taylor (Joann Rist’s nephew), Buford & Jo Warf, Frances Western, Carolyn

Wilkins (Jay’s mother), Lois Willis, Vivian Witherow, Kathy Wright

Upcoming Events in Mar/Apr Mar 9 - Ladies Night Out Bowling 6:00pm Dickson Mar 10 - Friday Night Singing at McEwen 7:00pm See Signup Sheet in Foyer to Ride Van Mar 12 - Daylight Savings Time Begins Spring Forward

- Fellowship Groups Meet after PM Service Mar 14 - EEM Benefit Event 7:00pm Factory at Franklin See Signup Sheet in the Foyer Mar 16-19 - Couples Retreat Great Smoky Mountains Mar 19 - Missions Meeting 4:00pm Mar 19-22 - Gospel Meeting Sylvia Church of Christ Mar 20 - Family Night 6:30pm Mar 27 - Clothing Giveaway 6:00pm Mar 29 - 5th Wed Singing Boys & Young Men No Bible Classes Apr 2 - Elders/Deacons Meeting 3:30pm Apr 7-8 - Ladies Retreat Beersheba Springs, TN Apr 9 - Fellowship Groups meet after PM service Apr 16 - Easter Apr 17 - Family Night 6:30pm Apr 22 - 50th Anniversary Vow Renewal Reception James & Linda Baker - 2:00pm Fellowship Hall Apr 23 - World Bible School Collection after Morn Serv

- Spring Sing 7:00pm (no 5pm service)

Current Need in our

food pantry:

(as of March 2017)

Instant Potatoes

Canned Ham

Canned Meats

Canned Vegetables

See Carl or Connie

with monetary

donations.

Happy Birthday

March 9 – Taylor Harding

We are happy that Taylor and her family are worshipping with us again, and especially joyful that Taylor was baptized on January 18. March 13 – Denise Adams Ila Martin Deborah Vaughn March 15 – Glenda Bull Claire Jackson A.J. Mickelson March 17 – Tonya Dunn March 19 – Karmen Burns Peyton Griffin

Mark your calendar

that the Graduation

Tea will be held

Sunday, May 7, after

morning service.

Please submit pictures

of your graduates to

Tina, high school or

university, so we may

honor their

achievement.

Thank You

White Bluff Church of Christ, We would like to thank you all for your kind words, prayers, cards, food, visits, support, and encouragement over the past year or so, since Sue has been so sick. It is so comforting to know so many care and are praying for us. The beautiful plant was very much appreciated. We are blessed by you all. Lee Duke Jr and Family Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers, for all the prayers, and for your kind words. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Rickey and Connie Cathey (son of John T Cathey) White Bluff Church of Christ, We want to say thank you for the beautiful baby shower the church threw for Cannon. We appreciate every gift and the work that was put into the shower itself. We also want to say thank you for all the dinners that were provided after we got home. We are very blessed to be part of such a loving and caring church. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed here. Love, Drew, Lezlee, Cooper, Cannon Daugherty White Bluff Church Family, Our families want to thank everyone for the friendship and love that you showed our mother for so many years. Mama was always proud to be a member of your congregational family. Naomi enjoyed and looked forward to donating her time and help whenever needed. We now want to thank you for the sandwiches, chips, and cookies that were brought to us at the funeral home. As well as the wonderful meal that was provided for our family and friends after the funeral. We could never repay your kindness. From a grateful family of Naomi Imogene (Dawson) Gunn. Thanks from Miss Naomi’s girls, Linda Slanoker and Debbie Johnston

Geoffrey & Joanna Sikes

will be honored with a 30

year reception at Trenton

Crossing Church of

Christ in Clarksville

Sunday, March 12,

1:00pm. Mr Sikes was

the minister here at

White Bluff prior to

moving to Clarksville.

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the following

families in the recent losses of their loved ones:

Becky Hull passed away March 5, friend of Mark Ryals,

arrangements are incomplete; Dan O’Brien passed away

March 6, friend of Lisa Stanfield, arrangements are

incomplete; Joe Warren, Amanda Felts’ grandfather,

passed away March 7, arrangements are incomplete.

The Youth Group will meet at Jay & Marilyn’s

house Sunday night, March 12,

after evening service.

Mike Newberry & Gloria Maurer came

forward requesting prayers Wed, Feb 22.