March 20, 2016
Welcome to West End Church of Christ, a restoration church founded in 1929. Each Sunday morning, our family opens its doors to be reminded that our value of Jesus is derived from the value of our brokenness. We are a broken people living in a broken world in need of a Savior.
Our vision: A Place To Belong We believe everyone, no matter their background, is created to belong to the kingdom of God.
Our values: diversity embracing unique differences and experiences strengthens our family
generational roots discipleship that builds on our past and for the sustainable future
grace in love how we treat one another especially in times of disagreement and conflict
personal bible study ownership through study and prayer of our own individual spiritual growth
Thank you for joining our family and know that there is a place for you here. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.
Wes Bender Preaching Minister wbender@westendcoc.org
Our Gathering this Morning WELCOME Worship in Song….................................................................................................................................................Daniel Stults Lifting our combined voices to honor and praise God our Father Welcome & Family Matters ………………….………………….…………….………………….………………………..….…Bobo Sitton 2 – We Praise Thee, O God 794 – Unto Thee, O Lord 790- Lord, Take Control Scripture Reading…………..……………………………..……………………..……….........................................................…Derek Smith Listening to the God-breathed Word Prayer……………………………………………..……………………………..……………………..…………...........................................….Steve Parham Asking for God’s continued blessing on us and the community we seek to serve 387 – Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Communion & Offering…………………..………...……………………..…………………..……....................................Winston Fish A time to remember Jesus died and rose for our sins. We invite all Christians to join us in the taking of the Lord’s Supper Dismiss Children (age 3-Kindergarten) to Children’s Worship 474 – Thank You, Lord Sermon………....…..….……………….……....….…..……………………..……………………………………..………..….……….…....…..…….Wes Bender Discovering truths regarding God’s son and His continued work in our lives through the Holy Spirit 371 – And Can It Be That I Should Gain? Shepherd’s Prayer We have an attended Nursery every Sunday morning during Bible class and worship. The Nursery is located down the hallway from the Auditorium. Sign-up sheets are posted on the Nursery door for those interested in volunteering or you may contact Lauren Smith at laurencsmith29@gmail.com
SUNDAY AM NURSERY ATTENDANTS – March 20 Leanne Hayes, Louise Malcom
March 13, 2016 ATTENDANCE – 177 March 13, 2016 WE GAVE . . . Regular contribution…….....$11,795.00
College Students and Young Professionals (single/married with no children)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Let’s share a meal together at the home of Wes & Leanne Bender, Sunday April 3, 12 noon – 2 pm 205 Heather Circle, Brentwood, TN RSVP to Leanne: leannejbender@yahoo.com
*Need a ride?
Let us know and we will get you there.
Parents please remember to go online to RSVP and sign up to bring something for the Egg Hunt. Also don’t forget to bring your filled eggs by Wednesday, March 23 and drop them in the basket by the back door.
WHEN
WHAT
WHO
Every Sunday 9:00 am and 10:00 am
Bible classes and Worship
Everyone
Every Sunday night at 6:00
Every Sunday night at 6:00
Sunday Night Devotional in the Community Room “The Conquest
of the Promised Land: JoshuaRuth” Class in
Everyone
Everyone
CONTACT/SIGN UP
Ken Dye kdye@westendcoc.org
Tom Seals Tom.Seals@lipscomb.edu
the Conference Room
Every Tuesday Refreshments at 9:30am Class 10:00 Every Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00 noon
Every Wednesday 6:30pm
Ladies Bible Class
Wednesday Knitting Group
Anyone interested in knitting
Table Discussion, Bible classes & FriendSpeak
Children Adults
Literary Society Mtg. This month’s book is Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee.
March 22 6:30pm
All Ladies
Leanne Bender will
Literary Society Members
Kay Wyatt Fred.wyatt@comcast.net
Kay Wyatt Fred.wyatt@comcast.net
lead the discussion. Please bring your own meal – dessert will be provided. March 23
No Wednesday Night Meal
Everyone
March 25
Church Office and Preschool CLOSED for Good Friday
Church staff, Preschool staff and children
March 26 10:00–12:00
Easter Egg Hunt
Families with children birth thru elementary
Kim Simpson kimberly.simpson11@yahoo.com
* See also Volunteer Needs in “WE | Need You”.
WHEN
WHAT
WHO
CONTACT
March 20
Children’s Worship
Stults/Wilder
Kim Simpson kimberly.simpson11@yahoo.com
Nursery
*
Worship Leaders
March 27
Prayer Scripture Communion
Jeremy Hayes Josh Orman Milo Ligget
Nursery
*
Worship Leaders
April 3
Foreign Missions Team Mtg.
Foreign Missions Team
WHEN
WHAT
Every Sunday Morning and Wednesday Night
Nursery Volunteers
Every Monday night during school year
Inner City
3rd Tuesday night each month 6:30pm Wednesday afternoons and evenings Wednesday 6:30pm
Derek Smith Smithbderek29@gmail.com
Lauren Smith Laurencsmith29@gmal.com Derek Smith Smithbderek29@gmail.com
Prayer Scripture Communion
April 3
Lauren Smith Laurencsmith29@gmal.com
Visitation Team Mtg. Meal preparation & clean-up FriendSpeak Teachers
Fred Wyatt Fred.wyatt@comcast.net
WHO
CONTACT
High School age thru Adult High School age thru Adult
Lauren Smith laurencsmith29@gmail.com
Anyone
Adults Adults
Derek Smith Smithbderek29@gmail.com Kris Thurman kris.thurman@outlook.com Jan Welden weldenjan@gmail.com Paula Wilson p_wilson@comcast.net Marcia Stewart marcia.stewart@lipscomb.edu
Prayer Cards This page is designed to be a weekly tool for our members and guests we are a church that deeply believes in the power of prayer pray daily for the cards listed on this page Lynn Doramus
Libby Massie’s daughter Receiving treatment for cancer Her address is: 15 Burton Hills Blvd., #335 Nashville, TN 37215 Prayers
Buddy McKenzie
Amanda McKenzie’s father-in-law P.O. Box 441 Trenton, GA 30752 Prayers and cards
Paul & Emma Brown
(former members) Sycamore Terrace, Apt. 330 1427 Lebanon Pk. Nashville, TN 37210 Prayers and cards
Wyatt Compton
Teenaged son of friends of Jane-Elise Johnson Has been severely affected by meningitis and has been dealing with its ravages for years Prayers
AT HOME: Prayers, cards, visits
Nickie Kerr Jo Walker Jane McKelley
2011 Richard Jones Rd. #L-1, Nashville, TN 37215 Bryan Britt married to Barbara Craig’s niece, Jenna 8 Hunters Creek Drive Jackson, TN 38305
COMMUNION DELIVERY March 20 – Kris Thurman March 27 – Wes Bender
Our church is blessed to have a Visitation Team that meets the third Tuesday of each month. Jan Welden and Kris Thurman currently serve as the leads for this team. Each month, the team gathers to pray over the needs and concerns of our church family. Individual cards (similar to those outlined on this page) are distributed to ensure a visit or a note of encouragement is received from someone on the team. An open invitation is extended to anyone who would like to serve on the visitation team. This is a group exemplifying our church value of grace in love. You can e-mail Jan or Kris for more details.
At West End Church of Christ, we have members who volunteer their skills and time to serve on our church’s finance team. These volunteers are working closely with our leadership team to keep an open transparency regarding resources given to the church. We have a very strong leadership team which includes our shepherds, deacons, ministry leaders and staff. Below you will find a general report of our church’s operating budget for last fiscal year, 2015. It does not include our special contributions and allocations toward other ministries of our church such as capital improvements, foreign missions, Camp WEBE or consignment sale. Your continued contributions are having significant impact as our church helps people feel a sense of belonging to the kingdom of God through Christ. Should you ever have any questions regarding the current priorities or stewardship of resources, contact the church office and we can connect you to the appropriate staff or volunteer.
West End Church of Christ Statement of Revenue and Expense YTD December 2015 Support and Revenue Contributions Other (building usage and wedding fees) West End Preschool tuition and fees
$
Total support and revenue
459,352 13,521 510,458 983,331
Expenses Salaries and benefits Buildings and grounds Fellowship and membership Benevolence Adult ministry Youth and family General office and ministry support West End Preschool expenses
274,023 130,568 7,051 8,983 991 11,356 54,371 513,886
Total expenses Excess of support and revenues over (under) expenses
1,001,229 $
(17,898)