January 10, 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 ………………….………………….…………………………….………………………..….…..Wes Bender 577 – We Bow Down 226 – Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing 155 – Highest Place Scripture Reading …………..…………….………………..…..…………..………………………....................…..…….……Russell Johnson Listening to the God-breathed Word Prayer……………………………………………..……………………………..……………………..…………...............................….……..….Larry Griffith Asking for God’s continued blessing on us and the community we seek to serve 324 – Alas and Did My Savior Bleed Communion & Offering……………………………………………..…………….……….………....……….....…….…...Chuck Whittle 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 768 – Jesus Let Us Come To Know You Baby Dedication 371 – And Can It Be That I Should Gain Sermon………....…..….……………….……....….…..……………………..………………………………….………..….…………….…..…..…….Wes Bender Discovering truths regarding God’s son and His continued work in our lives through the Holy Spirit 851 – I’ll Fly Away 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 – January 10 Jane Dye, Elizabeth Casey
January 3, 2016 ATTENDANCE – 202 January 3, 2016 WE GAVE . . . Regular contribution………......$10,382.44
TUESDAY LADIES BIBLE CLASS resumes this week. Come for refreshments at 9:30 and class will begin at 10:00. Karen Ewing will finish the study of Mary from A Lineage of Grace on January 12. Linda Jones begins teaching January 19 on the book of James. OUR REGULAR WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS begin again this week. Come for the meal at 5:45 (Enchiladas and Taco Salad) and stay for our Roundtable Discussion and Classes that begin at 6:30.
ALL LADIES are invited to a Baby Shower for Lauren Smith on Sunday, January 17 from 1:00 – 2:30 in the Parlor. Lauren & Derek are expecting another girl. They are registered at Target. ALL LADIES are invited to a Baby Shower for Melissa Smith on Sunday, January 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 in the Parlor. Jason & Melissa are expecting a girl.
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
Every Tuesday Refreshments at 9:30 Class 10:00 Every Wednesday
Sunday Night Devotional in the Community Room “The Conquest
of the Promised Land: JoshuaRuth” Class in
the Conference Room Ladies Bible Class resumes meeting this week
Everyone
Everyone
All Ladies
Wednesday Knitting Group
Anyone interested in knitting
Every Wednesday 6:30
Round Table Discussion, Bible classes & FriendSpeak
Children Adults
Jan 13 5:45
Wednesday Night Meal Enchiladas and Taco Salad
Everyone
Jan. 17 9:00
New Adult Bible classes begin
All Adults
Jan. 17 1:00 – 2:30
Baby Shower for Lauren Smith
All ladies
10:00 – 12:00
Jan. 23 8:00 – 9:30
Men’s Breakfast
All West End Men
Jan. 24
Book Day
Children age 0 – 4th grade
Jan. 31 1:00 – 2:30
Baby Shower for Melissa Smith
All ladies
CONTACT/SIGN UP
Ken Dye kdye@westendcoc.org
Tom Seals Tom.Seals@lipscomb.edu
Kay Wyatt Fred.wyatt@comcast.net
Hector Wilson hwilson22@gmail.com
* See also Volunteer Needs in “WE | Need You”.
WHEN
WHAT
WHO
Jan. 10
Foreign Missions Team Mtg.
Foreign Missions Team
Nursery
Jan. 17
Jan. 19
Jan. 24
Worship Leaders
Harriette Shivers, Leanne Hayes
*
Derek Smith Smithbdere29@gmail.com
Visitation Team Mtg.
Visitation Team Members *Guests are welcome
Kris Thurman kristhurman5@gmail.com Jan Welden weldenjan@gmail.com
Nursery
Katie Logan
Lauren Smith laurencsmith29@gmail.com
Worship Leaders
WHAT Children’s Worship Volunteers
Every Sunday Morning and Wednesday Night
Nursery Volunteers
Every Monday night during school year
Inner City
3rd Tuesday night each month 6:30
Visitation Team Mtg.
Wednesday 6:30
Lauren Smith Laurencsmith29@gmal.com
Robbie Wilder Russell Johnson Daniel Stults
Sunday Morning
Wednesday afternoons and evenings
Chuck Whittle c.whittle@usa.net
Prayer Scripture Communion
Prayer Scripture Communion
WHEN
CONTACT
Meal preparation & clean-up FriendSpeak Teachers
*
Bob Johnson Jim McLeod Joe Simpson
WHO High School age thru Adult High School age thru Adult High School age thru Adult
Anyone
Adults Adults
Derek Smith Smithbderek29@gmail.com
CONTACT Kim Simpson kimberly.simpson11@yahoo.com Lauren Smith laurencsmith29@gmail.com Derek Smith Smithbderek29@gmail.com Kris Thurman Kristhurman5@gmail.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
Janie Mansfield
Undergoing Rehab following a fall At Signature Health Care, Room 207 832 Wedgewood, Ave. Nashville, TN 37212 Prayers and cards
Jackie Johnson
Recovering from a broken shoulder At NHC CoolSprings for Physical Therapy Prayers, cards, visits
Melanie Surber
Recovering from hip replacement surgery At home Prayers, cards, visits
Lynn Doramus
Libby Massie’s daughter Receiving treatment for cancer Prayers
Buddy McKenzie
Recovering from 2 surgeries -- for lung cancer and stage 3 kidney cancer Amanda McKenzie’s father-in-law P.O. Box 441 Trenton, GA 30752 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
Nickie Kerr
She has melanoma Prayers
AT HOME: Prayers, cards, visits
David Surber Jo Walker Caleb Puckett Vic & Frank Batson 210 Laura Ct., Florence, AL 35630
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 January 10 17 24 31
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Ken Dye Chuck Whittle Neal Allison Jim Baker
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.
“Dedicated in Worship . . . ” Luke 4:5-8 God has blessed us with a very dynamic teaching team to kick off Q1 Adult Sunday School Classes. This team has been meeting and discussing different ways in which they can fuel our value of personal bible study. Whether you are a new member to our church, a first time guest or a long-time participant, there is not a better time to engage in Sunday Morning Bible Class at West End. As our adult teaching team prepares for our Q1 classes, they have had these clear measures of success as a foundation: 1. Strong biblical base 2. Ties to the current Sermon Series 3. Class numbers that foster deeper relationships between multiple generations As you are available and feel prompted, make plans to engage in one of the classes below for Q1 (Jan 17- March 27). Attend any class you like keeping in mind their success will depend on smaller class sizes and multiple generations. Jason/Leslie Larkins — 3rd floor, horizons classroom
(across from elevator)
Tom Seals — 3rd floor, agape classroom (next to elevator) John Crawford — 2nd floor, conference classroom Steve Parham — 2nd floor, community room Ken/Jane Dye — 2nd floor, parlor (visitors and new members) Tommy Daniels — 1st floor, fellowship hall (Next Right Step) Additional details will be sent out via e-mail this week and made available through the church office. People will be stationed on January 17 to help. Make sure to be here, on time, next week for Adult Sunday School.