September 4, 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 3 – Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah 578 – We Will Glorify 791 – On Bended Knee Prayer……………………………………………..……………………………..………………………..……………………..…………..…..….............Bobo Sitton Asking for God’s continued blessing on us and the community we seek to serve Scripture Reading…................................…………………………….………………………..………………………..Clay McCluggage Listening to the God-breathed Word 701 – My Jesus, I Love Thee Communion & Offering…………………..………...……………………….…………………..….…..…..............................Joe Simpson 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
That’s Why We Praise Him Dismiss Children (age 3-Kindergarten) to Children’s Worship Sermon…………………..………..…...…..….….…………………………………………………………....…………………………………………Wes Bender Discovering truths regarding God’s son and His continued work in our lives through the Holy Spirit 915 – Trust and Obey Shepherd’s Close and Prayer……..………...……………………………….…………………..….…..…........................Bob Johnson
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 – September 4 Jane Dye
August 28, 2016 ATTENDANCE – 202 August 28, 2016 WE GAVE . . . Regular contribution……..... $6,760.00
OOPS! We overlooked a September Birthday . . . please add this to your list! September BIRTHDAYS
30 – Sarah Garrett
ATTENTION
KEENAGERS Due to the Labor Day holiday your monthly meeting will not be September 5, but will be the following week on September 12.
WHEN
WHAT
WHO
Every Sunday 9:00 am and 10:00 am
Bible classes and Worship
Everyone
Every Sunday night at 6:00
Every Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00 noon Every Wednesday 6:30pm
CONTACT/SIGN UP
Combined Class in the Community Room on The Minor Prophets
Everyone
Wednesday Knitting Group
Anyone interested in knitting
Bible classes & FriendSpeak
Children - Adults
Ken Dye kdye@westendcoc.org Tom Seals Tom.Seals@lipscomb.edu
September 7th We will have Taco Salad
Wednesday Night Class 6:30 in the Community Room
The Religion of Islam: An Inside Look Led by Buck Dozier Week 3 The Practices Of Islam Sharia Law Jihad Califate
Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Class
returns on September 13th at 10:00. Linda Jones will finish our study on James. Kay Wyatt will follow with a study of “Images of Christ”. Join us at 9:30 for coffee and treats.
Guatemala Mission Trip A West End team will travel to Clinica Ezell in October to participate in the dental clinic of Dr. Sylvia. Bonnie Parham will be sending dental supplies. If you would like to donate toward the dental supplies, see Bonnie or Jane Dye.
Calling all Cooks Submit your recipes for a new West End Cookbook to Blake Paxton paxtonbp@gmail.com
WHEN
WHAT
WHO
CONTACT
September 4
Children’s Worship
Sitton/Smith
Kim Simpson kimberly.simpson11@yahoo.com
Lauren McCluggage Kari Mulch
Lauren Smith Laurencsmith29@gmal.com
Nursery
September 11
*
Worship Leaders
September 11
Prayer Scripture Communion
Bob Johnson Doug Jones Steve Parham
Foreign Missions Team Mtg.
Foreign Missions Team
Nursery
Becky Goree
September 18
Worship Leaders
Prayer Scripture Communion
*
Derek Smith Russell Johnson Winston Fish
Derek Smith Smithbderek29@gmail.com
Fred Wyatt Fred.wyatt@comcast.net Lauren Smith Laurencsmith29@gmal.com Derek Smith Smithbderek29@gmail.com
WHEN
WHAT
WHO
CONTACT
Every Sunday Morning and Wednesday Night
Nursery Volunteers
High School age thru Adult
Lauren Smith laurencsmith29@gmail.com
3rd Tuesday night each month 6:30
Visitation Team Mtg.
Anyone
Kris Thurman Kristhurman5@gmail.com Jan Welden weldenjan@gmail.com
Wednesday afternoons and evenings
Meal preparation & clean-up
Adults
Paula Wilson p_wilson@comcast.net
Wednesday 6:30
FriendSpeak Teachers
Adults
Marcia Stewart marcia.stewart@lipscomb.edu
Oct. 3 – 2nd Annual JoJo Brazil Golf Classic to benefit Camp WEBE Oct. 3 – 11th Annual Bunny Loftis Auction Nov. 5 – Ladies Retreat – more info. coming soon Nov. 18 – Casting Crowns Concert – 18 tickets still available - $35 each -- see Joe Simpson for tickets
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
Oakley Christian
Is in St. Thomas West, Room 506. He had surgery on Tuesday to repair a broken bone in his leg. Prayers and cards
Steve Johnston
He is in ICU at Centennial Hospital. He now has pneumonia, but is improving Prayers
Mattie Parham
Steve Parham’s mother she is receiving Hospice care 400 Bradford Green Nashville, TN 37211 Prayers and cards
AT HOME: Prayers, cards, visits
James Barnes Grace Fairbanks Jane McKelley Bryan Britt married to Barbara
Craig’s niece, Jenna 8 Hunters Creek Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Billie Kay (friend of Tara Coats) has been diagnosed with cancer Roy Biggs (friend of Tara Coats) Had surgery and is doing okay.
Dale Hull
Recent visitor - he requests prayers as he receives treatment for cancer. His home address is 210 Park Ave., S., Hohenwald, TN 38462 Prayers
Lynn Doramus
Libby Massie’s daughter Receiving treatment for cancer 15 Burton Hills Blvd., #335 Nashville, TN 37215 Prayers
Linda Elder
She has breast cancer and asks for prayers from the church. She is scheduled for surgery on Sept. 22. Prayers
Tonya Gilbert-Turner
(friend of Jane-Elise Thomas) She is undergoing cancer treatment for recurring cancer – she has been diagnosed with Stage 4 brain and lung cancer Prayers
Randy Wolfe
Fred Nicks has asked for prayers for Randy. Prayers
Shannon Kyle
She has liver cancer Address: 1100 Thompson Pl. #C-19, Nashville, TN 37217-1875 Prayers
Buddy McKenzie
Amanda McKenzie’s father-in-law P.O. Box 441 Trenton, GA 30752 Prayers and cards
COMMUNION DELIVERY TO SHUT-INS September September September September
4 – Ken Dye 11 – Kris Thurman 18 – Chuck Whittle 25 – Neal Allison
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.