Van Drivers September & October Roger Davis (512.366.0483) Van riders, please call and/or text the van driver at least three hours prior to scheduled start of Bible class or congregaonal event. Greeters September 3rd LaKeya Lewis Susan Smith Vickie Pryor De'Ana Walls Leveta Crawford Uralene Williams Joy Iheke Patricia Cummings Nursery Attendants September 3rd Shemika McWilliams Anissa Rivers-Freeland September 10th & 17th LaKeya Lewis Anika Adams Calling Committee September 3rd Janra Powell Cynthia Robinson September 10th Frank Haynes Cory Jackson Communion Preparers September 3rd Delores Spears Felicia Williams September 10th & 17th Dorothy Howard Alice Mole Baptismal Preparers Month of September Adriene McClarron Bey More Month of October Vicki Herron Pat McKinzie New Member Committee Care Group Leader, Elder, Deacon, Stabilizer, & Photographer MINISTRY EVENTS (cont’d) YOUTH MINISTRY PRAY FOR MEMBERS WHO REQUESTED PRAYERS EAST SIDE MEMBERS Repentance & Encouragement Evelyn Baker (thankful) Elysia Clayton (spiritual strength) Arch Rogers (thankful for new home) Felisha Hooks (prayers for no property damage) Briany May (car replacement) Employment Allegra Alexander (thankful for new job/ Danita Cotman’s health) Travel Douglas & Catherine Ehigie De'Ana Walls Health/Surgery Deborah Harris (recovering from surgery) Mae Dixon (surgery/family) Khyler Noel FRIENDS & FAMILY (& those affected by hurricane & flooding Leiya Teamer Jackie Francis Blessing Ehigie (brother) Erma Evans Ereline Gibson (sister) Chrisne Henderson (family members’ health & safety) Marilyn Deen (Gretchen Hooks’ aunt) Anthony Brown (brother) Max & Samara Hargrove (kindergartner in car accident; prayers for recovery/spiritual strength for Simone Rogers) Remember to pray for those who requested prayers during the week and members in the armed forces. SICK & SHUT-IN (please call & visit) Jerri Hardin, Alma Wright, Nyoka Davis, Dora Washington, Ea Henigan “I was sick and you visited me.” Mahew 25:36 FAMILY UPDATES MINISTRY EVENTS Please send all announcements to [email protected] no later than Tuesdays at noon. COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS Backpacks & Toiletries Campaign Members, the homeless in our community need our help. Please donate backpacks and toiletries during the month of September. This Backpack Campaign is made possible only through the generous donaons we receive from members of our congregaon, like yourself. If there are other items or monies donated, we will purchase addional backpacks and toiletries needed for the homeless shelter. Boxes will be in the foyer beginning Sunday, September 3rd. LADIES MINISTRY Ladies Bible Study | East Side Sunday, September 3rd | 4:30–5:45 pm Facilitator: Sis. Carol Johnson Leer W: Worthy & Worship in The ABC's of a Godly Woman Workbook LD 2018: If you opt for the payment plan (as publicized), the first payment will be due SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd, and WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, at the registraon table in the foyer. At that point, you will be able to fill out your registraon form and select your roommates. If you have any quesons, feel free to call 512.923.6216 or email [email protected] MEN'S MINISTRY Men's Bible Study | East Side Sunday, September 3rd | 4:30–5:45 pm All men are encouraged to attend. The Blue Water Men’s Retreat, hosted by East Side, is confirmed for June 7–10, 2018, in Port Aransas, TX. An official invitaon will follow soon to reserve your spot. CYP MINISTRY CYP Dinner & Devotional Friday, September 8th | 7–9 pm Home of the Bakers 2412 Speidel Dr | Pflugerville 78660 For questions, see LaKeya or Samina. BRENTWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM has an employment opportunity for an aſter school senior aide posion. If you would enjoy spending me with young students, giving them special aenon, and making the end of their day great, please contact DeShondra Booker at [email protected] or call her at 512-835-5983 X111. OTHER CONGREGATIONS September to Remember 2017 Fall Sermon Series Bryan Church of Christ | Bryan 77808 | www.bryanchurchofchrist.com Theme: With God...All Things are Possible! Speakers: September 3rd — Marv Thorn (Houston) September 10th — Cecil Bernard Herndon (Conroe) September 17th — George Michael Williams, II (Houston) September 24th — Royce Lemon (Houston) Annual Ladies Day Program | Hood Street Church of Christ Saturday, September 9th 228 Hood Street | Waco 76704 Speaker: Deborah R. Houston, Dellcrest CoC (San Antonio) An Evening of Spiritual Harmony | Saturday, September 23rd | 5:30 pm Northside Church of Christ 19818 US Hwy 281 N | San Antonio 78258 | 210.494.1907 Ladies Day Program | Bryan Church of Christ | Bryan 77808 | Saturday, October 14th “Building Up Our Families: God's Blueprint for Maintaining Love, Joy & Peace in the Home.” Speaker: Annee Y. Williams, West End Church of Christ (Houston) 1st Annual Central Texas MAN UP Men’s Conference | Saturday, October 21st | 9 am–3 pm Speakers: Shelton Gibbs III, Greenville Ave. CoC (Dallas) George Williams, The Church of Christ at East Side (Ausn) James Thompson, Wheless Ln. CoC (Ausn) Harris Community Center | Belton 76513 Limited seats available, so register online by Friday, September 15th by vising www.centexmanup.com Free admission. All men are welcome. *See the flyers on the bullen boards for more details on these events.* SINGLES MINISTRY ATTENTION UNMARRIED ADULTS You're invited to the Single's Workshop | Friday–Sunday, September 15th–17th Theme: C4: Christ Centered Commitment and Consistency: Singles Living the Explosive Life Guest Speakers: Vincent McKinney, Fiſth Ward CoC & Lamont Ross, Marsalis Ave CoC Registration: $80 August 1st–27th; There is NO onsite registration. For details and registration, visit the table in the foyer or go to www.eastsidecoc.com/singles2017 OUR SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are with Jesse Jackson on the loss of his sister, Sis. Ethel Hudson. Youth Chorus Rehearsal Sunday, September 10th 4:45–5:45 pm | East Side library Please welcome Bronson Dean Richard Blair Born Sunday, August 27th 8 lbs 10 oz 19 inches Parents and son are doing well. Congratulaons, Briany & Roderick! Shirley McGruder Placed Membership | CG2 Wednesday, August 23rd On behalf of Southwestern Chrisan College, Dr. Ervin D. Seamster, President of SwCC, and Dr. Richard L. Barclay, Director of the SwCC Lectureship, we would like to personally invite you to this year's SwCC Lectureship 2017 in Terrell, TX November 18th–November 23rd. Our theme this year will be “On the Move.....To the Mountain.” This year will be the first in our history to have a “Souvenir Keepsake Book,” so we're asking each congregaon to help by placing an ad for your church in the souvenir book, as all proceeds will go to benefit our school. See flyers in the foyer for Lectureship details. ~ “Keep your head and your heart going in the right direction and you will not have to worry about your feet.” ~ “If you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep. Talk to the Shepherd.” ~ “Work for the Lord. Retirement benefits are out of this world.” ATTENTION, YOUTH! Sunday, September 10th 6–8 pm | East Side library Proverbs 1:8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching; TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Junior Consultant (2–4 posions) Interim Assignment | 4–6 weeks | Ausn Overview: Complete Validaon Studies for Fee Methodology Project Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm If interested, please contact Devoncy Maloy at [email protected]