Welcome to South Main!
You’re invited to be a part of our family as we worship God, encourage one anoth-
er, and grow spiritually together.
When we meet together, we sing, pray, study the Bible, partake together in the
communion of the Lord's supper, and en-joy great family fellowship.
A fully staffed nursery is available. Ask an usher for assistance.
During AM services, we offer signing for those who are hearing impaired.
Weekly News Bulletin August 28, 2016
South Main Church of Christ 402 South Main ~ P.O. Box 1597
Henderson, TX 75653-1597 (903) 657-1408 ~ FAX (903) 657-1409 Website: www.southmainchurch.com Email: [email protected]
Wi-Fi Login: SMCOC-Guest Password: SouthMain16
Bible Classes for all ages: Sundays 9:30 am Worship Assembly: Sundays 10:30 am and 5 pm
Wednesday Evening Classes: 6:30 pm
WELCOME - David Chenault
PRAISE LEADER - Tommy Goode
REMARKS - Tom Jones
America the Beautiful - # 1007
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah - # 3
SCRIPTURE READING - Ray Hall Romans 13:1-7
PRAYER - Bobby Davis
Our God, He Is Alive - # 23
Thank You, Lord! - # 781
THE LORD’S SUPPER - Chris Cummings
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTION
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee - # 1024
God of Our Fathers - # 1025
SERMON - Bob Payne “Standing in the Gap”
Ezekiel 22:23-31
The Steadfast Love of the Lord - # 123
The Lord Bless You & Keep You - # 710
CLOSING PRAYER - Foy Brown
“Depart in Peace” (Luke 2:29) Please silence all cell phones and pagers.
CCLI # 290723
Assignments, cont’d…
Communion Clean-up August: Ann Bradshaw, June Craig September: Neva Davis, Janie Poe
South Main Shares…
Happy Birthday Krystal Villa, Foy Brown, Matt Linthicum, Carla Cum-mings, Cori Ashmore, Erin Hulsman!!! Happy Anniversary John & Cherie Weaver, Les & Len Lewis!!! Summer Series Our Summer Series speaker for Wednesday, August 31st, is Burke Brack, from Shiloh Road Church of Christ in Tyler. Burke is also the son of our very own Pat Brack. Please join us at 6:30 PM. Responses Kim Taylor responded last Sunday requesting pray-ers for some ongoing health problems. Kim’s address is 311 N. Evenside, Henderson, TX 75652.
Assignments, Etc…
Greeters
Sunday, August 28th: Roy & Peggy Hunt, Bobby & Neva Davis
Sunday, September 4th: Tom & Sylvia Jones, Mark & Susan Roskos, Jo Harris Nursery Attendants Sunday AM, August 28th: Kathy Davis, Mevane Dorsey Sunday AM, September 4th: Sandra Goode, Dar la Goode, Whitney Goode
Visitor’s Center August: Karen Pr itchard September: Sylvia Jones
Food Committee August: Sandra Hall September: Mona Craig, Janet Thompson Communion Preparation August: Mary Dorsey, Brittany Dorsey September: Neva Davis, Janie Poe
Bob’s Thoughts…
Vain Labors
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, foras-much as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” - 1 Corinthians 15:58
Vain labors are everywhere! People often look back over their lives at the fruit of their labors with re-gret. They start out with so much potential and yet it all seems for naught; such a tragic waste of precious lives. What constitutes vain labors? Vain labors have no eternal significance. They are null and void, without true meaning or purpose. Thus, even though they might give us momentary satisfaction, they are of no lasting value. What is the source of your labor? The source of your labor determines the worth of your labor. If the source of your labor originates with the Lord and is done with the Lord as your motivation, then you will have true fulfillment. But, if not, then it is all in vain. This is why so many people hate their jobs. However, the job is not the real problem; it is how you go about it. Are your labors fleshly efforts or Divine activity? If your labor stems from your fleshly efforts, not even the best job in the world could satisfy you. But if your labor is derived from the Lord, then you can find fulfillment in any job, no matter how menial the task may be. Although it will still be described as your labor, it will no longer be a labor of your own making. When your labor is derived from the Lord then it is never in vain! Do you want your labors to be valuable…for all eternity? Then yield yourself to the Lord and allow Him to do His good work through you. Then your labor will bring glory to the Lord and that will make it all worthwhile!
Have a Great Week! Bob
Announcements…
Midweek Manna Wednesday Night Meals begin at 5:15 PM in the Fel-lowship Hall. The menu for Wednesday, August 31st, is: Hand-carved mesquite smoked turkey, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasoned summer vegetables, salad, yeast rolls, blackberry cobbler a la mode. Please sign the list if you plan to eat. This is a great time of food & fellowship, but, we need help! This ministry is moving forward on a volunteer ba-sis only. If you enjoy this ministry and want to see it con-tinue, please consider volunteering a few minutes each week by helping us bus the tables and/or wash the dishes. Thank you!!!
Law Enforcement Appreciation Potluck This morning, we will honor Henderson Police Dept., Rusk County Sheriff's Dept., and Texas State Troopers, along with, many of our city & county officials with a special “Thank You” assembly, followed by a pot luck meal. Meat & rolls will be provid-ed. Please bring extra vegetables, salads & desserts to help feed our honored guests. We look forward to the op-portunity to thank our public servants!
Eyes & Ears Richey Glasgow has volunteered to lead the Eyes & Ears Ministry which focuses on various aspects of safety & precaution, such as, evacuation plans in case of an emergency, fire safety, building security, etc. He is asking for your feedback & suggestions, as well as, any volun-teers that are interested in serving in this ministry. If you have any suggestions, questions, or an interest in serving, please call or text Richey at 903-220-2349 or email [email protected].
Sympathy We would like to extend our sympathy to Jim Sprayber-ry at the loss of his uncle, Paul Baird, last week. Fu-neral services were last Saturday. Jim’s address is 1837 CR 209 D, Henderson, TX 75652.
Thank You South Main Church of Christ, Once again, thank you for allowing the Rusk County Poetry Society to use your church hall for our monthly meetings. You and your faithful ones are remembered in prayer.
Richard Hurzeler RCPS
A big “Thank You!” to everyone that made our staff appreciation a success. WE were able to deliver sixteen boxes of homemade cookies to the schools. Due to your efforts, we also delivered four boxes to our police & sher-iff’s offices.
Thank You, The Cookie Ministry
The Family Life… Arms of Hope The Arms of Hope grocery truck will be here the week of September 19-23. While they are appreciative of any and all food donations, their specific needs at this time are trash bags (30-33 gal kitchen), shampoo & condition-er, liquid hand soap, mac’n’cheese. For more infor -mation, or to make a secure financial donation to help with perishables like meats, produce & dairy, please visit ArmsofHope.org.
HIM Canned Food Drive Henderson Interchurch Ministry is a local faith-based charity that provides much needed assistance to many low-income families in our area. They are currently running very low on canned goods to aid these families during the lean times. If you can help us restock their shelves, please begin bringing canned foods such as, soups, beans, vege-tables, baby foods & formula, etc. and drop them off in the office or in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your help!!
Children’s Fall Classes The Fall classroom schedule for our younger children will be as follows: 2 & 3 year olds - Room 24 4 yr. old - Kindergarten - Room 13/14 Grades 1 & 2 - Room 21 Grades 3-5 - Room 25 This schedule will begin, next Sunday, September 4th.
Elders:
Bobby Davis: ........................ [email protected] Tommy Goode: .................... [email protected] Ray Hall: ................................ [email protected] Tom Jones: .................................... [email protected]
Pulpit Minister: Bob Payne: .................................. [email protected]
Family life Minister: David Chenault: ............ [email protected]
Children’s Minister: Elisabeth Sabella:…………[email protected]
Church Secretary: Reneé Hampton: . . ………[email protected]
Office Manager: Ben Bradshaw:…………………[email protected]
Building Maintenance, Grounds and Housekeeping: Dicky Harris, Wayne Hampton, Doug Hopkins
Deacons:
Chuck Ashmore
Ben Bradshaw
Richey Glasgow
David Gravley
Roy Hunt
James Rowell
Jody Sory
Rex Berry spent a few days in the hospital last week due to his recent bout with pneumonia. He was released Monday afternoon. Jim & Donna Smith are working with the We Care Campaign. Kim Taylor is exper iencing some health issues and is scheduled to see a neurologist. Our Country
Please continue to pray for: Barbara Brown, Bob Brown, Kayla Bullock, Gloria Channel, Ada Cowart, Dan Cummings, Bonnie Davis, Katelynn Dorsey, Patsy Fergerson, Dale Foster, Roger Gunz, Oleta Hahn, Bruce Hobbs, Dora Hobbs, Doug Hopkins, Larry Hunt, Roy Hunt, Punk Jones, Sylvia Jones, David La-Fever, Matt Lebeck, Les Lewis, Bob Morgan, Dean & Teresa Myers, Joanie Nations, Mrs. Park, Helen Payne, Denise Perkins, Jeanette Quinn, Don Sample, Cody Stacy, Tom Taylor, Jay Thornburg, Tom Wall, Noah Walton, Kathryn Welch, Joann Wright
Each prayer request will be posted for two weeks unless the church office receives an update.
Pray for Our Armed Forces Justin Blue, Ross Clayton, Logan Commins,
Brandi Davis, Steven Hodges, Joshua McKay, Chad McMurray, Jonathan Sanders, Cleve Sexton,
Scottie Tillison, John H. Tucker
South Main Prays…
RECORDS AS OF 08-21-2016
Sunday Bible Classes ................... .105 Sunday A.M. Worship.................. .152 Sunday P.M ..................................... 52 Wednesday P.M. Classes ................ 82
Offering ……………………....$7,305 Weekly Budget ...... ………..….$7,357 YTD Offering .. …………….$241,945 YTD Budget ..... ……………$250,129 Above (Below) YTD ............. ($8,184)
SouthMainChurch.com/Pray
ASSIGNMENTS FOR
September
VISITOR'S CENTER SCRIPTURE READING ASSIST WITH BAPTISM
SYLVIA JONES AM: YOUTH JOE & KATHY DAVIS
USHERS & GREETERS OPEN-CLOSE BUILDING
KERRY BUCKNER KEN SABELLA
JIM TAYLOR RODGER POE
SUNDAY PRAYER LEADERS
AM OPEN AM CLOSE
4-Sep WAYNE HAMPTON CHUCK ASHMORE
11-Sep FOY BROWN PAUL ZIMMERMAN
18-Sep TOM JONES JIM SMITH
25-Sep CHRIS CUMMINGS ROY BENCH
CONTRIBUTION COUNTERS
DICKY HARRIS ALAN CRAIG
KERRY BUCKNER
COMMUNION DEVOTIONAL OR PRAYER AM COMMUNION
4-Sep BEN BRADSHAW CARSON CRAIG STEVEN GOODE
11-Sep BOBBY DAVIS JOHN WEAVER DON BROOKS
18-Sep RODGER POE STEPHEN HAMPTON TRAVIS GOODE
25-Sep DODD VINSON LAYTON CUMMINGS RICHEY GLASGOW
IF UNABLE TO SERVE, PLEASE CALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
AM SERVICES CHUCK ASHMORE 655-0381 ALAN CRAIG 854-2963
PM SERVICES DODD VINSON 836-2508
OR LEAVE MESSAGE ON CHURCH OFFICE RECORDER
SONG LEADING
SUNDAY AM SUNDAY PM
4-Sep PEYTON CHENAULT TRAVIS BIRDWELL
11-Sep TRAVIS BIRDWELL TOMMY GOODE
18-Sep HAMPTON/CUMMINGS TOM JONES
25-Sep TOM JONES DODD VINSON
IF UNABLE TO SERVE AS SONG LEADER AS SHOWN PLEASE CALL TOMMY GOODE 657-9162
LADIES COMMITTEES
FOOD SHOWERS WEDNESDAY MEAL
JANET THOMPSON KITCHEN:
MONA CRAIG DINING AREA:
COMMUNION PREPARATION COMMUNION TRAY CLEAN UP
NEAVA DAVIS NEVA DAVIS
JANIE POE JANIE POE
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Foy Brown
A Les & Len Lewis
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Matt Linthicum
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Carla Cummings Cori Ashmore Erin Hulsman
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Al-Anon-MPB6:30-7:30 PM
Labor Day Office Closed
Mitchell Simon
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Sandra Hall
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Dawn Russell
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HomeFront FallKick-Off
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Glenda Brooks
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Armstrong
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Rodger Poe
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McCluer
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Stefanie Nicks
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Sutton CummingsCraig Ashmore
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Doug Hopkins
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