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“We will stand together and get through this,” stated Alabama Gov. Ivey as he surveyed the damage left by at least 20 deadly tornadoes after they tore through the southeastern states in March.

Lee County, AL and Harris County GA were hit. CCDRE delivered shipments of supplies to the 10th St. church in Opelika, AL, the Phenix City church in Phenix City, AL, and to the Harris County church in Cataula, GA. A shipment of supplies was also delivered to the Greentown Heights church in Manchester so they could help survivors in Talbotton, GA. We were still sending new appliances, new furniture and new mattress sets to survivors of Hurri-canes Florence and Michael →

when we learned that the Franklin County Church of Christ in Eastpoint, FL wanted to help the survivors of Carrabelle who still needed help, so the Franklin County church requested a truckload of supplies be delivered to a building they used in Carrabelle. The Eastpoint members traveled to Carrabelle to help that community.

A shipment of supplies was also delivered to the Chico church of Christ in Chico, California for those devastated by the wildfires across Butte County, and Paradise, California.. Taylorsville, Illinois was hit by a tornado, and while there was no Church of Christ in Taylorsville, the Lakeside Church of Christ in Springfield, who has worked with Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort before, requested a shipment of supplies delivered to an empty building in Taylorsville which they were allowed to use free of charge as a distribution center. In Columbus, Mississippi the 10th Ave. church served as the Receiving and Distribution Center for a shipment of supplies after a tornado struck that community.

FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR

Mike Lewis Executive Director

THANK YOU again, to our many volunteers; we cannot thank you enough. For those unfamiliar with what goes on in our Nashville warehouse, when we need help packing 1,500 family food boxes so 300 can be sent with each shipment of supplies, we have an automated phone system that calls approximately 90 church congregations in the area and over 900 individuals to tell volunteers we need their help. The automated system calls each church and individual to tell them the date and time that we need them at our warehouse to work.

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W|átáàxÜ exÄ|xy XyyÉÜà axãá“For I was hungry and you gave me food.” Matthew 25:35

Vol. 2 Issue 50 Quarterly Newsletter of the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc., Established 1991 April 2019

DEADLY TORNADOES WITH 170 MPH WINDS STRIKE

SOUTHEASTERN STATES Twenty-three lives lost in EF4 tornadoes

“Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of

Christ.” - Paul advises the Galatians

(continued from the desk of the Executive Director)

Normally, with a two day notice, 200-250 volunteers will come to our

warehouse to help. If the latest disaster were a larger scale, such as a hurricane that hits multiple states, or some major disaster that is getting a lot of air time on television and radio news, we will have a line of volunteers waiting outside to get in to help. CCDRE is blessed with a large number of volunteers in this area and surrounding counties who care about others, and want to help those who are hurting, and this is one way they can help. These volunteers man both sides of 300 ft of conveyor rollers that go through part of the warehouse, and pack 1,500 family food boxes exactly alike, in about 1 ½ hours. Each family food box weighs about 60 lbs. There are two other groups on whom we are very dependent. Most Mondays and on some Thursdays (if they are available) a group of 5-7 women come to the warehouse about 8:00 A.M. and work until noon.

These women pack important boxes we send on our supply trucks such as personal care boxes, and our infant care boxes. Lastly, but certainly not least, →

our volunteer truck drivers! These men drop what they are doing in many cases, and come to the warehouse as quickly as they can. In some cases they will be pulling away from

the warehouse in less than 2 hours. THANK YOU SO MUCH! In addition to what has already been reported, additional heavy rains across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota caused the winter snow and ice to start melting, raising the rivers above flood stage in many areas in Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds estimated the recent flooding reached at least $3 billion in damage. The President approved Ms. Reynolds’ request for disaster relief in 57 counties. Heavy flooding took place around Omaha, Nebraska and shipments of supplies were requested by the Bellevue church, the Nebraska City church, and the Fremont church so they could help those flooded in those areas. Human lives were lost, but many farmers’ lives depended on farms in these areas for their livelihood. Eight years ago in 2011 the flooding was also bad, and many invested every penny they had to make their farms productive again. Now, eight years later, their farms are wiped out again. One predicted that 50% of the farmers will not recover from this flood. One farm lost 700 hogs. →

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The water rose so fast that the family barely had time to get out. We thank you for your continued prayers for those affected by these disasters and for this work. We thank you for your support so that we might always be ready to send supplies to turn over to the leadership of a local church of Christ so the Lord’s church can help others in need.

JUSTICE FOR “JUST DORCAS”

Gratitude and apology are due our friend, Dorcas Curry. In the January 2019 Newsletter we failed to give credit to Dorcas Curry for writing the interesting article on page 4 titled “INDISPENSABLE TRUCK DRIVERS” The story was told to Sister Curry by Bro. Thomas Gill, Jr., both members at Schrader Lane Church of Christ in Nashville, and she wrote the article for us to put in our Newsletter. We thank her for the fine article and apologize for this omission. Sister Curry is an author, and writes under the pseudonym ‘JustDorcas.’

CAUTION!

The Associated Press reports an estimated 6,227 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roads last year, a 4% increase from 2017, and the highest number in 28 years. Analysts say the increase is partly due to Americans shifting from passenger cars to SUVs, and partly because more drivers and pedestrians are distracted by cell-phones. The Automobile Association of America (AAA) also warns drivers about using cell phones while driving. Eighty-five percent of drivers are distracted by their phones, which is only one source of the distractions that cause nearly 4,000 crashes every day. Texting while driving takes your eyes off the road an average of 4.6 seconds, and at 45mph, you traveled the length of a football field without looking up! Wait until you can pull over safely to answer, call or text on your phone.

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If you would like a representative ofChurches of Christ

Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. to explain how your congregation can help after a major disaster, or if your

congregation is in an area hit by a major disaster and you’re wanting to help your community, have your leadership contact

the person responsible for your state. They look forward to talking to you more.

Call them direct or call us toll free - 1.888.541.2848

Dwane Casteel speaks in the Northeastern states of CT,

DE, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA,

VT, & WV, and DC. 304-610-4478

In the Western states, call Dale Linge. He

speaks to congregations in AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV,

OR, UT, & WA. 509-670-2568

If your congregation is in CO, NM, OK, TX or WY, call us at:

1-888-541-2848We’ll arrange for a speaker to come speak to you.

Ken Lowry speaks to churches in the Southeastern states of AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, & TN.

919-270-8770

Dennis McClintock will speak to you in AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, & WI.

417-459-0808

CCDRE REPRESENTATIVES

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Assistance Shipped to Disaster Survivors through March 2019

Martha Adams M/M Glenn Conder Vernon Adcock, Nashville, TN Nancy H. Pitts Bob Adkisson Jimmy & Kay Williams William C. Albright Wylene S. Albright Margie Alderman John & Joy Hooper Dot Allen, Shelbyville, TN Linda Vannatta Mark Alls Charles & Lillie Cate Dimple Anglin, Hendersonville, TN Harold D. & Myrtle R. Pike Johnnie Anglin Christine Deal Ashby Jo Ann Purvis Michael Atkins Hollis & Nancy Tackitt Mayo Baker, Taylor, MI Bill & Tracy Walkup M/M David Baker, Waurike, OK Shirley J. & Larry L. James Charles “Chuck” Barham, Gallatin, TN Mark & Deborah Hancock Larry Barnett, Sevierville, TN M/M Hugh Stewart Polly Bartholomew Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson Lauris & Louise Barton Ron Barton Barry Glenn Basford Bobby & Eva Basford Bobby Basford, Jr. Bobby & Eva Basford David Bates Billie Wilson Bates Mrs. Billie Bates Teresa Lahti Margaret Laverne Crowson Beach, Greenville, SC James Steven & Jackie L. Harless Carol Wilson Constance M. Crites Danny & Suzy Glymph Ed & Beth Wilson Murphy Crowson Roanoke Church of Christ Roger & Robin Coker John Beaman Beverly Brown Sparks Marion Bean Pauline Wilson Mike Beard Helen Moore Burley Bearden, Stephenville, TX Rodney & Darla Warren Pamela Beasley Dan, Elaine & Stephen Moss Ewing Beechum, Erin, TN Jim & Marge Gregory Edith Bennett, Whitleyville, TN Alice Rhodes, Nola Smith

James C. Bickel, Nashville, TN Butch & Virginia Wallace Derek Brady Gresham Smith Jim Olive Old Hickory Church of Christ Tom Herrod Larry Bickel Tom Herrod Elsie Campell Bigger, Pontiac, MI Wilma Campbell McQueen Dwight Billingsley, Kirbyville, TX Shirley Greenhaw Elaine Looney Bills, Lewisburg, TN B. & Peggy R. Sampson Barbara Davis & Family Claire Sharp Graymere Church of Christ Elaine Looney Bills, Lewisburg, TN James W. & Myra M. Thomas Juanita R. Bills Lodge Mfg. Company M/M Ben Stacey M/M Ed Murphy Lillian Bills Barbara Davis & Family Richard W. Blair, Houston, TX John & Sarah Jernigan Chuck Blake Glenn & Doris Conder Jamie Blanks, Tullahoma, TN Walt & Melisha Berridge Clarence Carroll Blewett Nancy Blewett Milton “Tony” Blue, Ashland City, TN The Mahaneys Franklin Bogle, Woodbury, TN Helen Davenport Ralph & Betty Reed Marian Bogue, Hermitage, TN Leo & Elizabeth Halfacre Raburn & Sandra Barron James Bolton, Lawton, OK Charles & Genie Kelsey

Ken & Virginia Borress Thomas F. & Geneva J. Gilbraith Steve & Gladys Bottoms Bobby & Eva Basford Charles & Tryda Bouldin Elaine Bouldin Tenpenny Lonnie Bowden Roger & Mandy Myers Leola Crownover Bowren, Concord, AR Jim & Marge Gregory Hubert Boyd Winston & Pansy Gant Kathy Boyd Winston & Pansy Gant Randell Boyd Rexene Pennell April Brashear, Seymour, MO Lorene Armstrong Carla Bray Glenn & Doris Conder Dr. John Breeden Michele Breeden Lorene B. Brewer Brandy Miller Lillie Brewington Donald R. & Hazel M. Lee Margie Wilson Bridges, Bowling Green, KY Bob & Judy Nash Sarah Briggs Frances A. Briggs Melvin Briley Hal O. Briley Daisy Brisco Glenn & Doris Conder Delmas Brooks, Hernando, MS Steve & Jo Ann Gooch Wilfred Brosey Beverly Brown Sparks Chris Brosey Leland Brothers, Unionville, TN Donald Powell Eve Buchanan Steve Hawkins 4

John B. Buchanan, Sr. Gloria M. Buchanan Roy Burlison, Leoma, TN Leavel Burlison Mr. Johnnie Burroughs, Nashville, TN Bettie Beazley Edyth Burton, McMinnville, TN Larry Boles Barbara & Frank Cornell Kay & Jerry Craighead Jerry Bush, Post, TX Rexene Pennell Sandra Butler, Hobbs, NM Mark & Pam Hulse Lucian Nell Bynum Jack Fox Mamie Nell Caldwell Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Mamie Nell Caldwell Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Tom Campbell, Jacksonville, FL Jesse & Freeda Knight Christine Cantrell, McMinnville, TN Harry & Betty Dunn Harold Carden Glenn & Doris Conder Barbara Carman, Kingston, TN Harry & Betty Dunn William Leroy Carnal, Jackson, TN Brooxie N. Carnal Lisa Hatcher Carr Gene & Wanda C. Hatcher Gene Carrell, Columbus, OH Sharon & Don Shock J. C. Carrigan, Nashville, TN Mary Carrigan Grant F. Carruth, Old Hickory, TN Bill & Clara Pharris Rachel Petty Eldon Carter, Old Hickory, TN Linda Ogg Sharon Carter Glenn & Doris Conder Lorene Cassity, Booneville, AL Kevin & Debbie Darbee Joanna Cearley Brad & Carol Cochran Geraldine Chadwick, Marietta, GA Richard & Mark Joyce Nicks Anna Cheek Women of Worth Lavinia Chiavario, Centralia, IL Nick & Carolyn Moore C. Oakley Christian, Jr. Nashville, TN Janice Christian Ellen Claiborne, Dalton, GA Brad & Carol Cochran Charlene Holloway Robert Clark Allen & Patsy Little Spook Clark David & Pat Jent Joe Ed Clary, Springville, TN Flossie Howard

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MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019

GIVEN IN MEMORY OF

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I

give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch

them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is

greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I

and the Father are one.” - Jesus comforts His disciples

Steve Cochran Steve Hawkins Michael Coker, Mammoth, AR Lorene Armstrong Jim Colwell Rexene Pennell Kevin Conder Glenn & Doris Conder Paul Conner, Nashville, TN Judy & Floyd Cross Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Elizabeth Conway, Orange Beach, AL Bennie & Joann Thompson Nella Ruth Conway, Linden, AL & Ashland City, TN Dennis & Nella Price Conerly Joyce Gardener Lorene Hughes Mary Jane Reece Sharon Welch Sylvia Head Farris Nash Cook, Greenbrier, TN David & Judy Poynor Ron Corder Jim & Terri Baker Judy Cox M/M J. L. Arrowood M/M Bob Barker Debbie Barker Edith Butler Bobbie Colley Hutton, Mike & Wanda Gilliam Modeane Begley Roberta Farrar Juanita Grubbs Kelly Harris Datha Corleitt Katherine “Midge” Brown Shirley Craig, Murfreesboro, TN M/M Glenis R. Mayo Dan & Mildred Crofford Bob G. & Betsy Robinson Bobby M. & Melinda P. Goode Claire E. Oliver Clarence F. & Joyce A. Todd Derrick W. & Jennifer L. Spann Hal Bynum Jack & Vickie Norrid Lanny & Carolyn McIntyre Lebanon Church of Christ Michael & Norma Parham Paige & Aaron Vaughn Richard & Deloris Dunlap Roe & Allison Hughes Roe Nell & Gretta Hughes Roe, Jr. & Andrea Hughes Scott & Angie Hewett Stacey W. Stoker Tommy & Judith Bradberry William L. & Ann Marie Norrid Agnes Shul Cronin, Holyoke, CO The John Cronin Family Grover Crosslin, Manchester, TN L. A. & Barbara Teal John Henry Crump, Jr. Dwight & Mary Miller James Cunningham, Nashville, TN Richard & Mary Joyce Nicks

Jewel Cyree Kitty M. Steede Jean E. Dalton, Westminster, CO John & Linda Grudle Delores Dancer Jessie & Lois Tenpenny Martha Daniel Brentwood Hills Ch of Christ Jane Davis, Franklin, TN Buddy & Gail Krech Judy & Mike Hickman Ken & Mary Culp Nell P. Hood Southern Hills Ch of Christ Bill Dean, Kenova, WV Donna Prince Kenneth Dedmon, Brentwood, TN Tommy & Sandra Whittle James Demonbreun, Nashville, TN Bessie Demonbreun Katherine Dureene Demonbreun Bessie Demonbreun Dallas & Linda Rodgers Betty Demonbreun, Ashland City, TN Paulette & Roy Alley Ruth DeMontebreun Ken & Jewell Newton Larry & Donna Galloway Pat Y. Ward Orlando DiFruscio, Newbury Port, MA Donna & Pete Levesque Ronald D. Doak, Lebanon, TN Bill & Sue Corley Rebecca Brown Doles Glenn & Doris Conder Ann Doyle, Corona, CA Donna Prince Anna Marie Dryden Joyce Ann Gobbell Joe Dudney, Brentwood, TN Dick & Mary Ann Peugeot Don Dugger, Old Hickory, TN Adrain Dukes Anna Totty Anthony L. Reynolds Barbara, Patsy & Jeff McCauley Bill & Lynn Garrison Bitsy Oliver Butch & Virginia Wallace Daniel Lee (Danny) & Lisa Chambers Floretta Anderson Jamie & Terry Burnett John & Patricia Galloway

Don Dugger, Old Hickory, TN John & Tracy Anderson Judith McKee Leydonna & Jack Dugger Mary Ann & Sonny Russ Neal & Jacqueline Jenkins Pat & Chris Adams Randy & Andrea Mullins The Hall Family Wayne Baker Patsy R. Duke, Madison, TN Ann & Bobby McElhiney Betty Davenport Georgie L. Bridgeman The McKay & Manning Families Tom & Anne Foraker Wanda J. Sweeton & Gale Harris Ruby Duke, Beech Grove, TN Wilma & Al Hancock Betty Dunbar Janice Glasscock Calvin Duncan Charles & Karen Sellars Jim Dwyer, Vidor, TX Fidalgo Island Ch of Christ Glenn Eaden Don & Peggy Gregory Juanelle Neely Eddleman, Murfreesboro, TN Barbara A. Surles Betty Chambers & Family Bill & Lou Money & Family Freida Eades Gene & Marian Jane Quarles, Larry Joe & Deborah Patton & Family Helen Alsup James T. & Maria Creech Margaret Anthony Sherry Bellenfant Walter Hill Ch of Christ Winston & Lola Burnham James “Jimmy” Edmonds, Sparta, TN Uncle Tom Phillips & Jan Walter B. Edwards Billy & Volna Cunningham Sammy R. & Jane Helen Eldridge Zachary & Kimberlee Van Tassel William Ellis, Columbia, TN Carl & Patsy Voss Denzil “Denny” Estep, Fuquay-Varina, NC Donna Prince Jeanne Evans, Pell City, AL Jim & Marge Gregory The Meadows Family 5

Delores P. Felts, Hermitage, TN Edward R. Felts & Family Sharon K. Fenner, Arlington, TX Milton W. Fenner Faye Fields Boyd Lake Road Church of Christ George Finch M/M Don Davis James D. Fisher Charles & Karen Sellars Betty Fleming Harold Jackson Allan B. “Pete” Flowers, Russellville,KY Janice Stackfleth Auditorium Sun. School class @ Adairville Church of Christ Kay Wilkins & Family Ladies Sun. School Class @ Adairville Church of Christ Marsha Hall Armine & John Fly Linda Fly Jasper Foster, Columbia, TN Jim & Terri Baker Shirley Fowler, Picayune, MS Slidell Church of Christ Fred Frisch, Clarksville, TN Ernie & Linda Mayor Dick Fulton, Nashville, TN Steve & Joann North Arthur Gardner, Martinsburg, PA Lynn P. Gardner Dr. E. Claude & Delorese Gardner Claudia Goodson Charles L. Garner, Camden, AR Rodney & Darla Warren Michelle “Belle” Garner, Hahira, GA Sky & Annie Hardin Ann Gentry, Mount Juliet, TN Mrs. Joe “Betty” Law Betty Georgaris, Struthers, OH James Georgaris Robert & Alberta George John W. & Wanda G. Sexton Jimmy & Roberta Goad Linda Ogg Ed & Dorcas Goeppinger Valinda R. Goeppinger Cathy Graf, Woodlawn, TN Janet Cartwright Neil H. Graham Dan & Val Erranton Marguerite Grandstaff, Lebanon, TN Walter & Linda Jenkins Hester Gray Billy & Jane Ann Sprague Evelyn Green Betty Mathis John Greene, Spartanburg, SC Neil & Carol Martin Kay Grible, McMinnville, TN Bobby & Goodie Webb M/M Fred Grimes, Jr. Fred Kevin Grimes Junior Grimes, Antioch, TN Peggy Grimes Bob & Judy Nash

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MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019

GIVEN IN MEMORY OF

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of

the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

- James, probably Jesus’ half brother

Nancy Grubbs, Nashville, TN Pam Bond Paul Grubbs Mary J. Barnhart June Haak, Waco, TX Freda Haak Nancy Hale, Manchester, TN L. A. & Barbara Teal Martha Hall Janice E. Glasscock Erma W. Hamilton Bill & Nell Sasser Julia R. Hamlett, Brentwood, TN Charles J. Gentry Cleta Haney, Chickasha, OK Joan Bowling Foy Dell Harding, Mount Juliet, TN Jim & Marge Gregory Elizabeth Hargrove, Columbia, TN Billy & Ann Truelove Weldon Hargrove Brad & Carol Cochran Tom Harper Eileen Ritter Rosa Harris, Burlington, IA Bill & Tracy Walkup Roy Hartman John & Joy Hooper Frankie Harwell, White Bluff, TN Thurs. Ladies Bible Class @ White Bluff Church of Christ Gary L. Hastings, Thornton, CO Janice & Lyle Hastings Kevin D. Hastings, Berthroud, CO Lyle & Janice Hastings Laverne Hatch Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson Arthur L. Hatcher, Sr. Arthur Hatcher, Jr. Reva Hawkins Clarence & Judy Tedder James Harlan “Jim” Hayes, Thompsons Station, TN Louise Walker Burwood Church of Christ Eldon & Faye Carwile Ella & Edward Crafton Ella H. Sauter Ellen S. Gardner Elvis A. & Mary Lee Caldwell Herb & Barbara Jones Joan Schmitt Joe Duncan Jon Duncan Richard & Beth Glasgow Ken & Joyce Smithson Lillian C. Hill Mary E. Jones Mrs. Albert S. Hughes Mrs. Ben Gary Nancy Craig Patricia Logan Raleigh K. Still, Jr. Sandy, Mike, Keith, Jennifer, Chris, Kayla & Kristen Tandy R. & Sherry L. Logan Terry Huff Beverly Covington

James Harlin “Jim” Hayes, Thompsons Station, TN Buerger, Moseley & Carson, PLC Carl & Jane Owen Novella C. Smith Phillip Hanvy Tony Turnbow Cordell & Johnnie Hedge Ron & Janet Wilson Cecil Henderson, Hopkinsville, KY Marty, Sue Benton & Family Gene Henderson, Frederick, MD Ruth Henderson Avis Hendon, Brentwood, TN Eugene McKinney Joe Hendrix, Franklin, TN Beverly Covington June C. Caldwell Deborah Henry, MI Adrian Church of Christ Lillian Neal Henson, Nashville, TN John & Joy Hooper John K. & Kim Willoughby Helen Hickey, Roseville, MI Earl Hickey Glen Higgins, Woodbury, TN Ralph & Betty Reed Betty Hill, Troy, TN Billie Payne Dave Hirtz, Winter Garden, FL Dave & Linda Crowder Darrell Hitchcock, McMinnville, TN Harry & Betty Dunn Mrs. Dawn Hitchcock, McMinnville, TN Don & Brenda Evans Amy, Zach & Ryan Nixon, Robin & Lindsey Florence Hoff Ronald & Susan Bryant Dudley Hogan, Jr., Cleveland, TN Tommie Brown Thomas Hogan, Roanoke, VA Daniel & Nancy Doss Hazel Hollandsworth Helen Davenport Brenda Holloman Steve Hawkins Bradley & Madge Holt Clara T. Barnes Eddylene Holt David & Aranza Lawrence Ken Holtz Nancy Langhans

Sandra Honaker, Pike Road, AL Cumberland Tractor & Equipment, LLC Sandra Lynne Honaker, Montgomery, AL Mary & Tom Gough John Hooten Henrietta Barker Mark & Cindy Barker Boyd & Gayle Barker John & Kay Barker James E. “Jimmy” Hopper, Old Hickory, TN James & Mert Ray Juanita McClintock & Family Lawrence & Linda Watson Leo & Elizabeth Halfacre Rosamond L. Malone-Locke, Jay Malone Sherry Pilkinton Sun. A.M. Ladies Class @ Old Hickory Ch of Christ Maxwell G. Horkins, Jr., Nashville, TN Ruby B. Nash Lester Horton Boyd Lake Rd Church of Christ Barbara Houtz Andrew & Julie Wallace Margaret Howard Donna Prince Geneva Huber (Remembering Mom on her birthday) Anita & Bobby Lewis Joe & Geneva Huber (Remembering their unselfish giving in servi- tude to all of God’s children) Brenda G. Knauss Joe Huber (Remembrance of his Birthday) Anita & Bobby Lewis Glenn & Honor Huff, Brentwood, TN David C. & Vickie Smithson Dudley O’Neal Huffines Owensboro Church of Christ Amos Hunley, Celina, TN Evelyn Force Wayne & Betty Williamson Stanley Hunter, Hot Springs, AR James & Dean Tidwell Jim & Marge Gregory Marty Hurley John & Joy Hooper Jerry Don Ivy Glenn & Doris Conder Dr. Paul Jacquin, Cookeville, TN Jimmy L. Statton Cora Lee James Charles J. & Laura E. James 6

Eric James Glenn & Doris Conder Mavon James Florine Stacks Michael A. Janes, Gallatin, TN Sandra J. Janes William Jenkins, Nesbit, MS Steve & Jo Ann Gooch Betty Sue Jennings Helen Davenport Alvin Johnson, Myrtle, MO Lorene Armstrong Grant Johnson Jimmy & Kay Williams Roger Johnson Donny & Karen Longest Alice & Paul Jones Barbara Burns James Jones Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Heights Ch of Christ Jim Jones Jimmy & Minnie Lincoln Mrs. Robert Jones, Hurricane Mills. TN Robert C. Jones Ocle & Fannie Jones Peggy Chatfield Rebecca Murrie Jones Godfrey Church of Christ Russ Jones, Fairview, TN Darryl & Lee Kilgore Mildred Edgin Joyce, Madison, TN Bob Murray Carolyn Mitchell Great Oaks Church of Christ Louise Tilley & Family Mabel & Michael Jordan Family of M/M J. B. Wheeler John & Mildred Joyce, Madison, TN Geneva Wright Catherine Kee Fred P. Deborah P. Stinson Ida Marie Kelley Steven & Bev Kelley Jackie Kennedy The Lunch Bunch Ruth Keshishian M. Ruth Pike Deloris Key Donna Prince Dr. Jim King, Goodlettsville, TN Bob Murray Carolyn Mitchell Steve & JoAnn North Mary King Charles & Karen Sellars Clay Kingston, Borden Co., TX (In remembrance of his birthday) Judy Kingston Blanche Kaye Kinsfather, Montgomery, AL Martha Hill Jimmy Kirkland Charles J. & Laura E. James Patricia L. Knobel, Beatrice, NE Mary Kinnison Faye Knox, Readyville, TN Helen Davenport

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MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019

GIVEN IN MEMORY OF

“There is therefore no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk

not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”

- Paul comforts the Romans

Judy Knox, Murfreesboro, TN Ralph & Betty Reed Judy Knox John & Joy Hooper Mary Lee Kyle, Hartsville, TN Joe & Jewell Cottrell Henry Lamb Brentwood Hills Ch of Christ W. W. & Ovedah Lamb Brad & Carol (Robinson) Cochran Katherine L. Lamberson Clifford Christopher & Sharrin Baird Beverly Pratt Lane Judy & Floyd Cross Steve Hawkins Rick Langston Richard & Sandra Langston Helen Leamons, Glenwood, AR Marilyn Adcock Lee County, AL Tornado victims Melba Blue Bill Lester, Nortonville, KY Jesse & Freeda Knight David Lewis, Rochester, NY Donna Prince Martha Lincoln Autumn Hoyt James Lucian Linder, Brentwood, TN Bobby & Eva Basford Mick Linder M/M Glenn Conder Virginia Curlene Locke Bill & Clara Pharris Jerry M. Locker, Fayetteville, TN Fred & Kay Wyatt Jerry Long, McEwen, TN Terry Parchman Lynn Long, Montgomery, AL Wildwood Valley Ch of Christ Mary Long, Adairville, KY Elmer & Elaine Jenkins Essie Long Elizabeth Denning, The Taylors Larry Love, Spring Hill, TN Hal Holcomb Charles Hooper Mangrum, Crestview, FL Shirley & Evelyn Jones Fred Mangrum Julia Loveless Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Heights Church of Christ James L. Mangrum Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Thomas Mangrum Judy & Floyd Cross Steve Hawkins Ellamae Roberta Manning Rose Cossairt John Mansfield, Nashville, TN Dan, Elaine & Stephen Moss Ruby B. Nash Jackie Markham, Columbia, TN Carl & Patsy Voss Donna Marks, Lebanon, TN Jim & Marge Gregory

Ralph Martin, Old Hickory, TN Jim & Sharon Horwath Marcelle Mash, Columbia, TN John & Joy Hooper Shirlee Matteson, Santa Paula, CA Calvin & Kay Wiser Betty Joan Matthews Bill & Tracy Walkup Donnie Mauney, Gorman, TX Mark & Pam Hulse William “Tom” Mayo, Jr., Dresden, TN Fred & Gloria Frawley Barbara J. McAdams, Brentwood, TN Bill & Joe McAdams Cindy G. McClain Joe & Pat McClain Lee & Tom McClaran, Smyrna, TN Jack & Lucie Boone Tim McClaren, Smyrna, TN Carolyn Smotherman Martha, Marsha, Amy & Jimmy Whitman Betty McCommons Leon B. & Marilyn C. Sanderson Bettie McCormack, Mount Juliet, TN Juanita McClintock Sherry’s Sunday A.M. Class @ Old Hickory Church of Christ Mamie McCormick Billy & Jane Ann Sprague Mary Fleeta McCreless, Hamilton, AL Danny McCreless Travis McCreless, Cullman, AL Danny McCreless Ray McCullough Dana & Emma Rine Glenn McGehee, Sr., Russellville, KY John & Joy Hooper Nancy Langhans Paula & Ray Clark Jeffery D. McKinley D. H. & Sandra K. McKinley Kathleen McKinstry Donna Prince Jimmie & Alta McKnight Carol Vaughter Brown McMillan, Columbia, TN Elvis & Mary Lee Caldwell John McPherson M/M J. D. Lincoln Harvey McQueen, Megargel,TX Wilma Campbell McQueen

Ralph McQueen, Leland Twp. MI Wilma Campbell McQueen Elise Miles Janice Glasscock Eric Miller, Murfreesboro, TN Donald Powell Roger Richardson Mrs. Rita Mitchell Joe & Jewel Cottrell Mary Moore Glenn & Doris Conder Thomas Winfred Moore, Nashville, TN Barry & Linda Moore Deborah & Larry Campbell Fred & Linda Ogg InfoLink Team Thomas Winfred Moore, Nashville, TN Lebanon Rd Church of Christ Lon & Audree Keele Peter & Amy Davis Arthur Morgan Jim & Marge Gregory Estelene Morgan Wingate Church of Christ Jimmie Morgan, Pittsford, NY Donna Prince Jenny Lea Morrow, Hardin, KY Debra Shepard Paul M. Morrow Doug Adcock Tommy & Virginia Fortner Bonnie Smith Hall Moseley Owensboro Church of Christ Melissa Ann Moss, Smyrna, TN Beulah Binkley Ann Yancy Moyers Ramona Tanner @ Willow Creek Farms Doris Lean (Hall) Murray, Watertown, TN Dawn Patrick Mark Patrick Denise Anderson Sue Costello William E. Hall Frank Myers, Huntingdon, TN Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson Michael Neyland Don & Susan Neyland Lawrence Nicks Johnnie Anglin Ronald Nixon, Hobbs, NM Mark & Pam Hulse W.L. (Nick) Nixon Don & Brenda Evans Lester Norton Boyd Lake Rd Church of Christ 7

Robert (Bob) Nutt, Nashville, TN Ingram Content Group Richard Odom Connon R. & Marie F. Odom David E. O’Reilly M/M John Dudney & Family, Frances Crowder William Osborne, Columbia, TN Elvis & Mary Lee Caldwell Morgan Outlaw, Washougal, WA Daris Smith Barry Parker, White Bluff, TN Scott Welland Calvin & Gwen Parker, Franklin, TN Tommy & Virginia Fortner Richard & Mary Joyce Nicks Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Calvin Parker, Franklin, TN Judy & Floyd Cross James Parker, Corinth, TX Mark & Pam Hulse Perry & Clara Parnell Carolyn Parnell Jennings Norman Parrish, Tuscaloosa, AL Mary Ann Oler Doug Pate Bobby & Eva Basford Juanita Payne Jewell Hearn Allie Peach James & Fay McFarlin John Russelll Peck, Nashville, TN Betty Martin Jean E. Wilson Judy & Floyd Cross LifePoint Health Wayne & Ruth Wright Kenneth Peck, Oakdale, CA Marlene Peck Henry Peebles, Jr. John & Joy Hooper Novis Pennell, Mineola, TX Rexene Pennell Goldie Frances Pennington John & Joy Hooper Gladys Davis Perry Hansel & Shirley D. Krantz Jan Stewart Perry, Mobile, AL Phyllis Rommens Lucille Peterson Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson Stanley & Bernice Pharr Linda Fly Oliver Lewis Pitts Charlene R. Joy Harold Plumley, Brentwood, TN W. Harold Bigham Deanna Poteete, Brentwood, TN Thelma Jones & Dairy King Donald Powell, Adrian, MI Herbert & Betty Franklin Nell Powers Charles H. & Gladys Parker Mary Lee Prince, Shelbyville, TN Linda Vannatta H. F. & Fannye Pritchard Pat & Marti Patchell

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MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019

GIVEN IN MEMORY OF

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of

Christ.”

- Paul instructs the Galatians

Norman Propes, Simpsonville, SC Suzanne M. Dills William Prowell, Nashville, TN Riley & Anna Clemons Martha Pulley, Nashville, TN Emily A. Shouse Jerry & Margie Shouse Pam Himebaugh Mary Ann Ledsinger Raymond Putman Steve & Cheryl Putman Raymond & Susie Putman Steve & Cheryl Putman Nancy Pyron Wildwood Valley Ch of Christ Alan Quasius, NJ Richard & Mary Joyce Nicks Suzanne Quatro, Chili, NY Donna Prince Glenn Webster Quigley Lorene Armstrong Hubert Raines, Nashville, TN Jimmy & Minnie Lincoln Martha Ann Mangrum & Family Herman Leslie Ramey, Old Hickory, TN Betty F. Repass DeWayne & Sue Griffin Loretta Baltz Ronnaleah Prindible Virginia Mitchem Charles & Becky Pendygraft Gene & Annie Smith Glenn McPeak Jeffrey K. & Lorinda M. Douglass Jim & Marge Gregory John & Kathy Dedmon Larry & Helen Cravens Lisa Dobso Randal C. & Andra L. Mullins Roger & Joyce Hunley Tommy & Sandra Whittle Wayne & Betty Williamson The Keenes Mrs. Rawle (Louise) Ray, Pensacola, FL Nancy Langhans Mary Ann Oler Mary S. Parrish Nettie & David Langhans Polly Ray Shirley Hunt Gregory Redding Lynne Qualls R. R. Redwine Mary Mattern-Pope Douglas Reece, Waynesville, NC Bruce & Betty Booher Gene Rhyan, Apache Junction, AZ Dorothy M. Thomas Allene Rial, Dickson, TN Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Doris Rich Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson James Lewis Richardson, Christians, TN C. L & Becky Gillard Stevens Church of Christ at Christiana Leon Richardson Barbara Richardson Weatherspoon

Jane Ritter John G. Pullias Family Mable Roark Judy & Floyd Cross Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Clinton Roberts, Rochester, NY Donna Prince Joe Roberts, Hendersonville, TN Bob Murray Carolyn Mitchell Pearl Roberts, Rochester, NY Donna Prince Theresa Roberts, Florence, AL Phyllis Rommens Hattie Robinson Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson Ray Roney, Union City, TN Billie A. Payne Ron Rose, Yuba City, CA Dain Walton Wilma Rossback Judy & Floyd Cross James W. Rumsey, McEwen, TN Robert Dunagan Norris Rumsey, Lubbock, TX Robert & Jinny Donald Glenda Runyon, Brooks, GA Margie Wood Dr. Harold Russell Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson W. Faye Salyard Barbara W. Garton Ethel & Paul Davis Clyde Nolan Sanders Jane B. Sweatt Frank & Bea Sarver Wendy DeFrees Elizabeth “Lizzy” Savage, Rochester, NY Donna Prince Lee E. Saylor, Eustis, FL Peggy S. Saylor Marian Schablik, Goodlettsville, TN Bob Murray Carolyn Mitchell Cheryl & Dale Schillereff, Myrtle Beach, SC James & Joyce Cyrus Mr. Stewart Schlachter Teresa Lahti James Scudder Janet Drake

Louise Seale Dave E. & Colleen Owens Hansen Linda L. Rockefeller Sandra Huff Bobby Sewell John & Joy Hooper Terri W. Sewell Erven Sewell Cameron Sharp, Andersonville, TN Gail Sharp Charles Sheley, Dickson, TN Jerry & Carolyn Bishop Vera Shell Charles J. & Laura E. James Jean E. Shellenbarger, Oakwood, OH Keith & Myrna Tarnovich Jean E. Shellenbarger, Oakwood, OH Richard Busch Larry Mansfield Mary Stanton A. L. Shellenbarger Mack & Sible Short Bobby & Eva Basford Phillip Siler Bob & Karen Garner & Family Brent Garner Family Mike & Heather Jones Family Viva Lee Stanley John N. Simpson M/M Glenn Conder Cheryl Conder Sims Glenn & Doris Conder Billy W. Smith Glenda Smith Cody Lee Smith Beverly Templeton Dinton Smith, Lebanon, TN Jim & Marge Gregory Lillian Smith, Woodbury, TN Jenny Wimberly Betty J. Reed Martha Smith, NC Linda Vannatta Packy Smith Brentwood Hills Ch of Christ Tracy Smith, Moss, TN Barbara & David Gambill Judy Smitty, Woodbury, TN The Lunch Bunch 8

Rachel Smitty, Woodbury, TN The Lunch Bunch Cloyce Sowell, Poplar Bluff, MO Bobby E. Miller Earline Sparkman, Franklin, TN Robert J. & Ann C. Russell, Jr. Berea Church of Christ Beverly Covington Kevin & Sheryl Renee Birdwell L. E. & Cornelia A. McKee Larry & Judy Workman Larry & Sondra Peach Mrs. Billie Rutledge Peggy S. Yarbrough Wesley W. & Drucilla Victory Norma Sparkman, St. Charles, MO Joe & Jewel Cottrell James R. Sparks, Nashville, TN Beverly Brown Sparks Emily Maxine Spaulding, Pegram, TN Edna M. Walling Barbara W. Schmitt Jeffrey Todd Spears James & Madelyn Spears Rosalind Speed M/M Glenn Conder Ken Spencer, Henderson, NE Susan Willis Pete Springer Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson Carl Spry, Woodbury, TN Linda Vannatta Pearl St. John, McMinnville, TN Harry & Betty Dunn Carl Stacy James & Diane Todd Florence Sutherlin Stanage, Clarksvile, TN Owen & Wendy Lipscomb Dave, Christi, Nate & Wade Richardson Denna Van Boening Dennis & Susan Sutherlin Greg & Chris Sutherlin Jay & Carolyn Sutherlin Dennis, Sue, Dawn & Daniel Sutherlin John R. & Joyce E. Whitley Larry R. & Jennifer L. Latham Michael D. & Abbie M. Sutherlin Oakwood Church of Christ Rodney L. & Jacquelyn S. Simpson Mary Frances Stanley Brenda J. Rowlett Kadin Stephens, Frisco, TX Mark & Pam Hulse Kathryn Y. Stephens, Nashville, TN Vicki McLemore Ellen B. & David H. Young James & Mary Jo Butts Martha & Robert Burgess Mary Lou McCollum Beth Burgess Alton J. Steverson, Jr., Columbus, MS M/M Dean Heady Jan Stewart Charles H. & Gladys Parker

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MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019

GIVEN IN MEMORY OF

“He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God who has called you into fellowship

with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.”

- Paul encourages the Corinthians

Raleigh Kirkland Still, Jr., Thompsons Stations, TN Lena Patricia Logan M/M James H. Hayes Sandy A. Logan Tommy & Patricia S. Smithson Katie Strunk, (our cherished Granddaughter) Johnny & Darlene (Nana & Papa) Henderson Connie Swain Suddeath Lindel Suddeath Juanita Suddeath Lindel Suddeath Richard Suddeath Lindel Suddeath Doris Summers Lorene Armstrong David Swain, Lompoc, CA Robert & Jinny Donald Dennis Swain Lindel Suddeath Floretta Swearengin Plainview Church of Christ Hilda Swearingen, Springfield, TN Tommy & Viginia Fortner Bob Murray Carolyn Mitchell Harold Jackson Randy & Jean Berry Edna Swegles Rhonda A. & Lloyd M. Fisher Betty Swindell James & Dean Tidwell Doyle Taliaferro, Corinth & Denton, TX Bill & Flavia Bigham Phyllis Tansil, Merritt Island, FL Brenda N. & John S. Hewett Slidell Church of Christ Tony Tarkington, Nashville, TN Annie Tarkington Bridgett Ja’Netta Teague M/M Aldine R. Cloud Adolphus T. Temple, Metropolis, IL J. Luann Harris Ruth Tharp Herman Lancaster William Tholen, Tampa, FL Jim & Regena Crutchfield Eugene “Pee Wee” Thomas, Hopkinsville, KY Hanson & Cindy Fuller

Joe Thomas, Harrah, OK John &Joy Hooper Mike Thomas Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson William T. Thomas Owensboro Church of Christ Julia Thompson Dorothy M. Thomas Katherine Thompson T. O. Thompson Marie Thompson The Williams Family: Wava, Carl & Gloria, Lou Lavonne, Robert, Jim & Dennis Carol Thompson-Risner, Huntsville, AL Dorace Guin James H. Todd, Wartrace, TN Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson Colleen Jenkins & Joe Cohle Mrs. Percy L. Jenkins, Sr. Mr. Lance Jenkins & Family Robert & Patricia Trotter Warner W. & Cecilia K. Haught Adron Mitchell Tucker, Pulaski,TN Ken & Joyce B. Smithson David Tucker, Smyrna, TN Barbara & David Gambill Mary Jane Turner Jane B. Sweatt M/M Tyler, Waurika, OK Shirley J. & Larry L. James Myra Underwood Glenn & Doris Conder LaVonne “Brownie” Utley, Nashville, TN Neil & Glenda Anderson Ruby B. Nash Edward Vadney, Sr., Rochester, NY Donna Prince Robert & Helen Van Hook Rachel Petty Randall Vance, Hendersonville, TN Bob Murray Carolyn Mitchell Mary Ann Sellers Ray Vandiver Faye M. Vandiver Charles E. Vaughn, Thompsons Station, TN Ephesus Church of Christ Wayne & Sherrie Voss Billy & Ann Truelove Jerry Vaughn, Lewisburg, TN Tony & Diane White

Nell Vernor, Clute, TX The Newtons Bob Vetter, Bethel Springs, TN Noel & Lee Martin Rebecca Vickers, Lebanon, TN Jim & Marge Gregory Christine Vincent Janice E. Glasscock Margaret Wade David & Pat Jent Shelton Allen Wagner, Sr., Memphis, TN A2H, Inc. David & Shelley Payne Donald & Opal Winfield Jerry & Dorothy Escue JMP Products Joan Dodson Stallings & Associates CPA & PLLC Stewart & Jo Ann Harvey Virginia M. Herrin Gail Waldrop, Memphis, TN Valerie Dodson-Garcia Seth Wales, College Grove, TN M/M J. D. Lincoln Alice Walker Fred P. & Deborah P. Stinson Dorothy Walker, Waynesboro, TN Donald & Linda Nutt William H. Walker, Franklin, TN Louise Walker Thurman Walls, Kennesaw, GA Dan & Sherrill Blazer Kathy Ward, Southfield, MI Marlene Dyer Shirley Ward, Nashville, TN Steve & JoAnn North Mable J. Warren Owensboro Church of Christ Jerre Watson Brentwood Hills Church of Christ Albert Watts, Mount Juliet, TN Jim & Marge Gregory Royce & Betty Weathers Erven Sewell Colleen Wedell Charles J. & Laura E. James Evelyn Weickum Robert & Jinny Donald 9

Angelina West, Fort Pierce, FL Sunrise Church of Christ Philip Whitlow, Summer Shade, KY May Dell Whitlow Otis Wiles, Willow Springs, MO Lorene Armstrong Melvin Wilkins, Newnan, GA Al Kennedy Patricia Ann Wilkins, Springfield, TN Harold & Faye Jackson Ruth Youree Willhite, Springfield, TN Della Ball & Pat Felts Jack & Cheryl Dunn Jimmy & Elaine Pigg Katy Loftis Kay F. James & Family Neighbors of Joe & Shirley Willhite Raymond Guy Stanley Steve & Jayne Warren Walter & Linda Jenkins Carlos & Ruby Wilson, Glasgow, KY Georgia C. Phelps Earl Wilson Pauline Wilson Jimmy Wilson Billie Wilson Bates Lori Wilson Steve Hawkins Louise Wilson Charles & Karen Sellars Mark D. Wood, Springville, TN Doug & Cathy Evans Jane Gibson Joy & George Drye Lynn & Michelle Parker Mary & Gary Holloway Roy & Joan Thetford William Wood Winston & Pansy Gant Margaret Wooten Eunice Conn Milton E. Wright, Jr. Faye & Jerry Hardiman James Monroe Yates, Nashville, TN The Dye Family Ann Young Shirley Greenhaw Jennie Young, Franklin, KY Pat Metcalf

MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019

GIVEN IN MEMORY OF

“Precious in the sight of the Lord

is the death of His saints.”

- a Psalmist

“I shall go to him, but he

shall not return to me.”

- King David’s

response when told that his baby son

had died.

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say

rejoice.” - Paul advises the Philippians

* Ethan & Connor Abshear

Twin grandsons born 9-30-2018! West Carrollton, OH Mark & Naomi Guy, proud Grandparents Jim & Carol Alexander, Jasper, AL Linda Sides Lorene Campbell Armstrong, In Appreciation! Thayer, MO Wilma Campbell McQueen Paul Armstrong, Shelbyville, TN Happy 85th Birthday! ♫ Charles & Rita Armstrong Lawrence “Sonny” Ball, Colt, AR M/M Jerry Dallas Arthur Bartlett, Nashville, TN Alan & Cathey Bartlett Mary Boucher, Mount Juliet, TN Happy 94th Birthday! ♫ Jim & Marge Gregory Bryan & Carolyn Boyd, Smithville, MS Karen Weirauch Demetra Boyd, Clarksville, TN Evelyn Winters Joanne Bradshaw, Atlanta, GA Nell E. Haynes Joyce Bright, Happy Birthday! ♫ Westerville, OH Jenni Wright Mrs. Lee Brown, Memphis, TN Shelton & Sydney Wagner Dew Anna Brumley, Portland, OR Daris Smith Ruth Burris, Unionville, TN Charles & Karen Sellars Beatrice Byars, College Park, GA Happy Birthday! ♫ Glenda Davis Sims Trudy Camara, Ripon, CA Wyba Nienstadt Coreena Carey, Springwater, NY Happy Birthday! ♫ Donna Prince Tom & Louise Carson, Opelika, AL Lorene Howell Brenda Carter, Rochester, NY Happy Birthday! ♫ Donna Prince Treba Carter, Old Hickory, TN Linda Ogg Cheap Hill Church of Christ, Chapmansboro, TN Linda Kelsey Church of Christ at McCall, ID The Kelseys Church of Christ, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, MI Honoring their 93rd Anniversary! Sherry Bousho * Our apology and congratulations to Mark & Naomi Guy. This entry was inadvertently omitted from the previous Newsletter.

Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. Volunteers Ernie &Jenny Johnson M/M Larry Baldwin Van & Jean Tate Donald & Susan Wetzel Don Clark, Mount Juliet, TN Happy 92nd Birthday! ♫ Jim & Marge Gregory Betty Cloud, Clarksville, TN Linda Kelsey Carol Cook, LaVergne, TN Happy 80th Birthday! ♫ Dorothy H. Swang Dick & Sylvia Cooper, Conesus, NY Happy Anniversary! ♥♥ Donna Prince Russ & Jackie Corley, Madison, TN For being a blessing in Madison Anonymous Peggie Cotield, Lineville, AL Elliott & Andrea Popham Ken Culp, Franklin, TN Ernie & Linda Kelsey Gene Cummings, East Point, GA Happy 85th Birthday! ♫ Glenda Davis Sims M/M Jimmy Davy, Nashville, TN Joe & Jewel Cottrell Betty Dean, Nashville, TN Merry Christmas! Anne White Bev & Stu Dungan, Bowling Green, OH Paul T. & Martha E. Biker Gail Jo Dunkel, Ripon, CA Wyba C. Nienstadt Martha Elrod, Gadsden, AL Glenna Abney & Family Albert & May Ola England, Happy 55th Wedding Ann.! ♥♥ Mount Juliet, TN Jim & Marge Gregory Geraldine Evans, Manteca, CA Wyba Nienstadt June Fisher, Nashville, TN Betty J. Mathis

Five Points Church of Christ, Bon Aqua, TN Darryl & Lee Kilgore Allene Forsyth, Selmer, TN Happy Birthday! ♫ Maxie Sickles Evelyn Gailbreath, Lebanon, TN Sue Walker Roy & Linda Gambrell, Cottontown, TN Happy 50th Wedding Ann.! ♥♥ Patsi Jones Albert & Sarah Godsey, Smyrna, TN In Appreciation! Demetra Boyd Roy Goodmiller, Clarksville, TN Linda Kelsey Al & Doris Gragg, Mount Juliet, TN Happy 53rd Wedding Ann.! ♥♥ Jim & Marge Gregory Jim Gregory, Old Hickory, TN Happy Birthday! ♫ Lee Ann Purnell Barbara & Mike Hardy, Durant, OK Happy 50th Wedding Ann.! ♥♥ Dan, Elaine & Stephen Moss Linda Sue Harris, Clarksville, TN Happy Birthday! ♫ Linda Kelsey Louise Harris, Rochester, NY Happy Birthday! ♫ Donna Prince Highland Drive Church of Christ, Poplar Bluff, MO Bobby E. Miller Brandi & Andrew Hill, Jackson, TN Sylvia J. Harris David & Shelia Hoofnagle, Stevensville, MD Twaun & Pam Oakes John & Joy Hooper, Antioch, TN Sherry Williams Lorene Howell, Byhalia,MS Happy Birthday! ♫ Tom & Louise Carson 10

Nora Hudgins, Fairview, TN Merry Christmas! Tracy & Terri Lampley Max James, Nashville, TN Happy 90th Birthday! ♫ David & Kathleen Moss Minnie Jones, Sarasota, FL Happy 101st Birthday! ♫♫ Barbara Burns Nelva Jones, Fluvanna, TX M/M Royale Lewis Dale Linge, WA James M. Quinn James Lovell, Knoxville, TN Happy 90th Birthday! ♫ Anita & Bobby Lewis Joe McAdams, Shelbyville, TN Happy Birthday! ♫ Dad Joe McAdams, Shelbyville, TN Happy New Year! William McAdams Katherine McGill, Shelbyville, TN Happy Birthday! ♫ Carolyn Reed Stuart & Carol McKinney, Athens, TN Anne L. Wright Greg Melton, Tuscola, TX M/M Don Melton Darren & Melissa Miller, South Windsor, CT Frank & Barb Rohan Dorothy Miller, Woodbury, TN Happy 90th Birthday! ♫ Dwight & Mary Miller Jim & Susan Miller, Queenstown, MD Twaun & Pam Oakes Vickie Mineck, Montclair, CA In appreciation! Jay Mineck Rex & Gail Northcutt, Shelbyville, TN Happy Birthdays ♫ ♫ Tom & Katherine McGill Northside Church of Christ, Fayetteville, TN The Bartlett Families Our Missionaries all over the world Barbara Carden Grace Pace Charles & Karen Sellars Christine & Roger Patterson, Kingston Springs, TN Arthur Hatcher, Jr.

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LIVING HONORS GIVEN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019

GIVEN IN HONOR OF

All Around, I See All around, I see

God’s supremacy; In the mountain and the plain,

Shore and shining sea. Beauty everywhere,

Which He longs to share With each man who sorely seeks,

Whom His works declare. He who loveth me

Makes each flower and tree, Glories of God’s artistry

All around I see.

Jo Edna Patterson,♫

Hermitage, TN Happy 95th Birthday! Jim & Marge Gregory Sylvia Paulk, Abilene, TX In Appreciation ! Earlene Fowler Clarence Peacock, Smyrna, TN Happy Birthday! ♫ Robert & Imogene Markum Billy & Frances Pearson, Murfreesboro, TN Happy 62th Wedding Ann.! ♥♥ The Pearson Family Ken & Sandra Pippenger, Tullahoma, TN In appreciation for all you do for Main St. Church of Christ! L. A. & Barbara Teal

Providence Place Assisted Living Staff, Mount Juliet, TN, In appreciation and kindness to residents! Olivia Foster Gordon Bill & Mary Zetta Ramey, Elkhorn City, KY In Appreciation! Pales Ramey John & Lisa Rhodes, Cookeville, TN Walter & Peggy Fitzpatrick Rockledge Church of Christ, Rockledge, FL Thank you for exemplifying finest generosity in Christ’s love! Vic & Van Rankin John & Sue Ross, Excel, AL Lorene Howell Paul & Sally Scott, Nashville, TN Carol Law

Merle & Leigh Smith, Livingston, TN Happy 50th Wedding Ann.! ♥♥ Roger & Joyce Hunley Ron & Alyce Stuart Very generous Christians! Velma N. Scott Jim Thompson, Charlotte, NC Meredith Thompson Minister Randall F. Tucker, Houston, TX John & Sarah Jernigan Dr. & Mrs. Harold Vann, Clarksville, TN Demetra G. Boyd Janice Vantrease, Nashville, TN For all you do for Christ! Joe & Jewel Cottrell

Ray Vines, Chattanooga, TN Cindy & Benson Holmes M/M Pat Waggoner, Nashville, TN Joe & Jewel Cottrell Gladys Walls, Kennesaw, GA Don & Sherrill Blazer Patsy Williams, Nashville, TN Happy Birthday!♫ Linda V. Kelly Earl E. Willis, Sr., Morgantown, KY Happy Birthday! ♫ Avis, Earl, Jr., & Heather Willis Anne Zentz, Hermitage, TN Happy 91st Birthday!♫ Jim & Marge Gregory

LIVING HONORS GIVEN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019

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Editorial DON’T LET YOUR PAST DICTATE YOUR FUTURE “Get up and go…” Paul was on his way to Damascus looking for men and women who believed in Jesus so he could take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. It was common knowledge in Damascus that Paul had severely harmed the believers in Jerusalem. Jesus knew that Paul had gone from synagogue to synagogue and beat those who believed` believed in Jesus. Jesus knew that Paul stood had stood and watched as faithful Stephen was Stephen was stoned to death, even held the clothes of the executors. If awards HAD had been given to those who did the MOST most harm to the church, Paul would have gotten first prize. Jesus appeared to be oblivious to all of this as He recognized the zeal, dedication and steadfastness of one whom He chose to take the gospel to the Gentiles. As steadfast as Paul was in his con- victions it was going to take a momentous act on Jesus’ part to get Paul’s attention. Thus the miraculous vision on the road to Damascus when Jesus knocked Paul to the ground, blinded him and told him, “Get up and go into the city and it will be told you what you must do.” Jesus didn’t tell Paul he would have to go back and correct all the sins he had committed, He just said, “Get up and go…” Many of us today succumb to the superficial pleasures and direction of the natural man and may have to be knocked down before recognizing we have the heavenly Father Who loves us and has a purpose for each of us. Some past sins we might be able to correct, but for firm, true, genuine stalwart believers in Jesus Christ, John, son of Zebedee, tells us “if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.” Based on His grace and our faith, the blood of Jesus cleanses us from past, present and future sins. It is our responsibility to “get up and go” and tell others about our wonderful Savior, what He has done for us – and them.

Edna M. Walling Newsletter Editor