A BABY IS BORN
Recently we had a prayer of blessing for new babies and their parents. What a joy it is to see little ones and even to hear their cries. As new babies come into our family they bring a sense of hope, joy and expectancy to our world.
When Jesus was born the time came to present him at the temple. Every firstborn male was to be consecrated to the Lord. Parents brought their sons along with a sacrifice to the temple.
An old devout Jew, Simeon, "happened" upon this young couple and their baby boy. He had been waiting expectantly for their arrival, "to see the Lord's Christ." Simeon, prompted by the Holy Spirit, took baby Jesus and praised God for this baby. What a holy moment. Prophetically Simeon spoke of the significance and hope that this life would bring to the world.
When we pray for our babies, it is different. Jesus was God in the flesh and he lived to please his Father in heaven. Yes, even for us, the greatest joy for parents and hope for our world is when our children, like Jesus, live to please their Father in heaven.
Sonny Guild
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WHAT'S HAPPENING? |
| Sunday, Dec. 21 |
Bible Class & Worship
Evening Worship |
9 & 10 a.m.
5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Dec. 22 |
| Prayer & Share Time |
8:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday, Dec. 23 |
| Devotional |
7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Dec. 24 |
Church Office Closed
NO Ladies Bible Class
NO Evening Worship |
| Thursday, Dec. 25 |
Church Office Closed
Men's Breakfast - Henry D's |
6:30 a.m. |
| (again, gotta eat somewhere!) |
| Friday, Dec. 26 |
Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier
Church Office Closed |
8:30 a.m.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
BLANCHE COX
750 Oak St. 676-8420
Abilene, TX 79602
(Blanche is Flora Bruton's sister.)
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DIRECTORY CHANGES
Donna Sikes 854-2519
1332 W. 3rd St.
Baird, TX 79504
Christina Glass, new phone 691-1081
Remove Angelo Davila who has moved.
Kevin Parker is now preaching for the church in Saginaw, TX. Their address is:
Kevin & Sarah (Lau) Parker
8312 Tribute Lane
Ft. Worth, TX 76131
S - 817-808-3913, K - 817-808-3895
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Peggy Allen-Hendrick 6629 (fell and broke her right leg & had surgery)
Gladine Stirman and J. T. Middleton were both dismissed from the hospital.
Dorothy Kemp will have hernia surgery at Hendrick Medical Center on Monday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m.
Larry Willeford had hernia surgery and is recuperating at home.
Pat Edmundson fell and pulled a hamstring and banged up her head.
Bettie Galaway's brother, Don Jones, has been diagnosed with liver cancer.
SYMPATHY
We are saddened to learn of the death of a former member, Eunice Anderson, mother of Evelyn Payne and grandmother of Kim Dennis. Her funeral was Wednesday at the Baker Heights congregation.
THANK YOU NOTES
Woodlawn Church of Christ,
Thank you for all the cards and things that you gave Mom at her time in the nursing home. (Mom: Betty Cain)
Thanks, Jerry and Mary Ann Walton
Our family at Woodlawn,
I want to thank you for all the cards, prayers, hugs and consideration you've shown since I fractured my arm. I am doing better and can use it a little already. I love you all,
Gladys Sanders
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a New Year's Eve Devotional and Party on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
We're glad to hear that Dan Cranor's wife, Michelle, was baptized recently after studying with Dan's co-worker from the Oldham Lane congregation where the Cranors are now attending.
We've received word that Mark Coggins has returned to Qatar and would appreciate receiving mail from Woodllawn members:
Captain Mark Coggins
US Centcom CCJ3-JOC
APO AE 09365
(use regular postage)
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HARDING CHORUS CONCERT- MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2004-7 p.m.
Invite your friends and neighbors!
We will need to house the chorus members the night of Monday, Jan. 5. If you are willing to keep students in your home for one night, please sign up on the table in the foyer, or talk to Dixie Mabry who is in charge of housing.
We will also need to provide a sandwich, chip, etc. supper for the chorus members Monday evening in the Fellowship Hall. If you are willing to bring these kinds of foods, please sign up in the foyer, or talk to Debbie Strickland who is in charge of that meal.
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THOSE TO SERVE
DEC. 14, 2003
Song Leader: Chad Longley
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Elijah Godfrey
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DEC. 21, 2003
Song Leader: Bill Spann
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Jaryl Young
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Eastside
P.J. Russ
Jaryl Young
Jeff Ronquillo
Rob Watkins
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Westside
Fred Stirman
Larry Gill
David Strickland
Doyle Allen
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Eastside
Buddy Hancock
Robert Lathrop
Randy Tharp
Kiley Mabry
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Westside
Bruce Showalter
Theron Guild
Brian Schlotzhauer
Aaron Sparks
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Charles Stelding
Closing Prayer: John McCowan
Evening
Opening Prayer: Wayland Schroeder
Closing Prayer: Jeff Ronquillo
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Steve Smith
Closing Prayer: Floyd Mattox
Evening
Opening Prayer: Bart Crisman
Closing Prayer: Ray Oden
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STATISTICS FOR DECEMBER 14, 2003 |
ATTENDANCE
Bible Class: 133
Morning Worship: 211
Evening Worship: 123
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CONTRIBUTION
Budget: $4,079.62
Dec. 14th: $4,094.72
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Woodlawn Church of Christ
3185 N.10th
Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 673-6776
Send questions or comments regarding this page to: chad@woodlawncofc.org
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