News and Events
6-30-2008
BI-WEEKLY UPDATE
To members and friends of the New Road Church of Christ
Visit our church web site
www.newroadchurchofchrist.org
CHECK THE YOUTH WEBSITE
http://home.grandecom.net/~ewharton/
The Summer Surge has begun!
Greetings In Christ!
OUR PRAYERS
Jesus promised that our prayers will be heard and answered; "Ask and
you will receive, and your joy will be complete" (John 16:24). But
as we lift up our requests, we can sometimes become confused by
God's response. We often perceive His answers to be slow in arriving
or we're disappointed with His reply; we even begin to doubt if God
even hears our prayers. But we must remember that we have entered
into an eternal relationship with the Sovereign Creator of the
Universe! Underlying all our prayers must be the firm belief that
"in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him"
(Romans 8:28). God always has a plan, and His plan is very, very
good! We must trust that His answer to our prayers will meet our
true need (and fulfill our deepest desire) much better than we could
ever hope or imagine. A short time after Jesus was crucified, Peter
and John were confronted by a crippled man sitting beside the Temple
gate begging for money. Acts 3:6 "Then Peter said, 'Silver or gold I
do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ
of Nazareth, walk.'"
Until that day, the crippled man had never walked a single step. In
his limited view of the world, the only hope he had for a better
life was to be given a little money by those passing by. His request
was limited by what he could see and understand - limited by his
faith. Our loving Father always hears our prayers - and He always
answers. His answer to prayer is either yes, no, or wait...and
sometimes He answers with, "Here my child, I have something much
better for you." God's view of our needs (and His view of the entire
world) is much higher and grander than our own. We generally see our
need as the solution to some short term problem, but our true need
is always to grow by drawing closer and loving Him more. Let's take
our eyes off the crutches we think will "fix" our problem and look
instead to the One who is calling, to the One who patiently says,
"Trust Me and come into My presence as you arise and walk!"
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SPECIAL YOUTH DEVO- Thursday 6:30 p.m. JULY 1st
Ernie Albrecht, will be here for a devotional and pizza. ALL the
youth are encouraged to attend. Ernie is trying out for our YOUTH &
FAMILY Minister.
Wednesday night he will preach for us.
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Letter from George Funk--- Gospel Chariots
Hi Everyone.
Hope this finds you doing well. June has been a wonderful month. God
has blessed us with so much happening. There have been over 350
baptisms.
Please read and see some photos on our blog at
www.gospelchariot.org
Chariot 1 is in Venda and Chariot 2 in Malawi. I have just returned
from Malawi. The offices are doing good. A new semester has started
at the schools. The WBS lessons are coming in fast a furiously. We
are running on all cylinders. June and July are our busy months as
both Chariots are in very receptive areas. Members from our
sponsoring congregation have just returned from Windhoek, Namibia.
Thank you Richard, Shirley, Mike, Jimmy and the boys. The
Fredericksburg congregation will also be heading to Namibia in a
months time. They work with us in Rundu. Brethren, there is just so
much happening. God is working in so many areas. Click on our
website and see what GOD is doing through you.
Read all about it
www.gospelchariot.org
Your Missionary.
George Funk
GOSPEL SINGING & HOMECOMING
August 30th & 31st
Start making plans NOW for the best gospel sing’in and Homecoming
that we have had in MANY years.
Saturday night, we will have two visiting quartets;
The Embers
from San Angelo and His
Harmony
from the Dallas area and our own
NEW ROAD BOYS
along with congregational singing.
Sunday we will have our Homecoming with “DINNER ON THE GROUNDS”.
(with a dew berry cobbler contest)
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VBS COMING UP AUGUST
Thursday, August 11- 14, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
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VISITING THE SICK AND SHUT-INS
If you go to the hospital or visit a home bound Sister or Brother.
In the library you will find some stuffed animals to take with you.
Judy Jansky and Jean Behringer do a great job redressing them.
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The classes for the America 2008 evangelism meet on Sundays in the
adult classroom in the West Wing.
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Wednesday, AMERICA 2008 Classes
Lon Jones will began an “America 2008” class for those who have been
unable to attend this class on Sunday morning.
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Friday, July 4th 6:00 p.m.
ADULTS- ICE CREAM SOCIAL at the Building
There will be an ice cream social in the church fellowship room.
Bring your favorite ice cream, homemade or fancy bought. Afterwards,
the van and those who wish to go can go to watch the fire works on
the Brazos.
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Friday, July 4th 7:00 p.m. YOUTH and PARENTS
July 4th party and fireworks
The youth and parents will have a party and fireworks at the home of
Brent and Amber Howell. Time to be announced later.
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From Chris Watkins:
I am involved in the fundraising for the MDA this year. On July 31,
I am participating in their annual "Lock-Up" event to raise money
for research and medical supplies. The idea is that the MDA "cops"
lock us up until we can raise "bail money" to get out. I'd like to
have at least met the goal they've set for me, if not exceeded it,
before the 31st. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Folks can
donate either by finding me at church or by going online to my MDA
webpage (
www.joinmda.org/2008waco/cwatkins
) and using a debit or credit card. I've checked out the website and
the donation page is secure and safe. You can print out a receipt
there as well. For those wishing to give cash, I can provide a
receipt---those giving checks can use the canceled check as a
reciept.
Thanks!
Chris Watkins
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SUNDAY P.M. SINGING CLASS will continue in September
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Exercise Class
The low-impact exercise class meets every Monday & Friday at 9:00
a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
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LADIE’S BIBLE CLASS-- TUESDAYS
The Tuesday ladies bible class has been dismissed for the summer.
Class will resume on Tuesday, September 9. They completed the book
"Let This Cup Pass."
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SIGN UP in the Foyer
- Opening and closing the building
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WHEN SHOPPING,
Remember
Pick up an item or two for our pantry. The pantry needs canned
meats, or Beanie Wienies. Please place your donations in the foyer.
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HeLP!!!
We need assistance in several areas. There are sign up sheets in the
foyer to help with the guest book, nursery attendants, prepare
communion, open and close the building.
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PANTRY ITEMS
Canned tuna, chicken, ham or roast beef and Beanie Weenies. Please
place your donations in the blue box in the foyer.
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REMINDERS
FRIDAY
-We have an exercise class, in the fellowship room from 9:00 to
10:00 a.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES' BIBLE CLASS
Ladies Bible Class on Wednesdays, are studying a series
entitled, "Why Do Christians Leave the Church? -- What Can Be Done
to Restore Them?"
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THIS PAST WEEK:
Attendance:
Sunday A.M. 307
Bible Class 170
Sunday P.M. 177
Wednesday 177
Contribution: $ 7,405 (GENERAL FUND)
General Budget/Week: $8,000
Mission Giving: $ 572
(Designated fund)
Mission Budget/Week: $1,297
TOTAL GIVING FOR WEEK: $ 7,977
Mission fund, congregational giving, year to date: ($ 29,990)*
Note: Memorial gifts are placed into the funds designated, but not
listed as congregational donations, thus, the total in the missions
fund is greater than the amount indicated.
The mission funds are under the direct control of the elders.
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LIKE TO HOST A YOUTH FUNCTION?
Please sign the list in the foyer if you would like to host a youth
(7-12th grade) devotional.
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NEW CLASS
Brian and Alan are co-teaching a class on Wednesday nights in the
fellowship hall on “Christian Foundations”.
The class is to give a better understanding of the church.
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AUDITORIUM CLASS
A study of the Book of Revelation
(A common sense study of a difficult book).
If you would like a CD of the class please sign up in the foyer.
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PLEASE NOTE:
OUR SUNDAY
MORNING ADULT CLASSES:
Adult 1 (Auditorium): Taught by Pat Youngblood
All Ages Topic: A Common Sense Study of the Book of Revelation
Adult 2 (Fellowship hall 2): Taught by Brian Gochenour
30s to 40s Adult Topic:
Adult 3 (West Hallway-L): Taught by Lon Jones
Middle Ages Topic:
Adult 4 (Fellowship Hall 1): Taught by Merlyn Beeman
50+ Class Topic: Applications for Daily Living
Young Adults 18-30: Eric Wharton
Wednesday p.m. Classes
Adult 1 (Auditorium): Lon Jones
All Ages
Adult 2 (Fellowship Hall) Brian Gochenour & Alan Ritchie
Foundations of the Church
Adult 3 (West Hallway R): Taught by Marilyn LaStrape
Ladies Class New Topic,
"Why Do Christians Leave
the Church? What Can Be Done to Restore Them?"
Teen Class (West Hallway HS CLASS): Taught by John Rose
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SPECIAL NOTES FOR ALL
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Youth Activities/Permission Forms
If you haven’t turned your form in please do so as soon as possible
so that you won’t miss out on any of the upcoming activities.
Parents please note that the expected behavior and conduct on the
activities forms are to be adhered to at all youth functions and at
church.
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GUEST BOOK HELP
Please sign the list in the foyer if you would like to be a guest
book attendant for 2008.
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BROTHERHOOD EVENTS:
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*BEFORE CHURCH ON SUNDAYS,
Watch "In Search of the Lord's Way" on Channel 44 with Bro.
Mack Lyon.
Help us to support this ministry.
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If you check our web site you will find some very interesting Bible
studies.
www.newroadchurchofchrist.org
If you know of anyone (New Road member or not) who would like to get
the BI-WEEKLY UP DATE, forward it to them, have them contact me, and
I will put them in my address book.
My e-mail address is:
icci@grandecom.net
Let’s begin… THE SUMMER SURGE!
May God bless the New Road Church of Christ!
D.P. "Pat" Youngblood
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the New Road Church of Christ
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* The 5th Sunday designated for Mission Funds, will
continue to be designated for missions.