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240 White Avenue Phone: 731-989-5161 FAX: 731-989-9822

Henderson, Tennessee 38340 E-mail: office@hendersoncoc.com website: www.hendersoncoc.com

News: 731-989-TELL (8355) August 25, 2016

2016

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STATISTICS

August 14 Bible Study ........................................................................................... 467 Sunday a.m. .......................................................................................... 599 Sunday p.m........................................................................................... 500 Wednesday .......................................................................................... 494 Contribution ............................................................................... $17,288

August 21 Bible Study ........................................................................................... 813 Sunday a.m. ...................................................................................... 1039 Sunday p.m. ........................................................................................ 575 Wednesday .......................................................................................... 523 Contribution ............................................................................... $17,543

KNOWN SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1 Trent Rhodes 2 Glenn Harris 2 Sam Hester 2 Chad Weekley 3 Reece Cosbey 5 Rhonda Thompson 6 Piper Harris 6 Brandi Welch 8 Ramona Burns 8 Jason Elliott 8 Max Maples 8 Blake White 9 Darryl Culberson 9 Tucker Cyr 9 Shianne Green 9 Bill Wade 10 Brad Cochran 10 Braxton Leek 10 Shay Wade 10 Brayden White 11 Joan Rhea 12 Shelia Buckley

12 Edna Butterfield 12 Bobbie Newman 13 Colton Hopper 14 Kerry Gott 14 DeeDee Jones 14 Stephen Lancin, Jr. 14 Joyce Morris 15 Dani Morrison 15 David Thomas 16 Rhonda Frye 16 Ashley Jackson 16 Macy Maples 16 Kippy Myers 17 Ron Butterfield 17 Buddy Record 17 Sandy Thompson 19 Caroline Johnson 19 Randy Mount 21 Melissa Allen 21 Wade Cox 21 Ginger Young 22 Michael Whitman Bolton

22 Kim Cook 22 Melissa Ellis 22 Ava Hardin 22 Christopher Perrigo 23 Kim Gott 23 Maurene McKnight 24 Sherri Cherry 24 Johny Farris 24 Jon Michael Thompson 25 Larry McKenzie 25 Debbie Sweeney 27 Barbara Bell 27 Clay Young 28 Flodine Powell 29 Kevin Hickman 29 Cameron Phelps 29 Holly Roeder 29 Kevin Roeder 30 Barbara England 30 Jana Frye 30 Micah Smith 30 Carol Webb

KNOWN SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 1 Paul & Conita Fader 1 Greg & Cathy Maples 4 Joe & Shirley Jett 4 Richard & Lee Ann West 5 Russell & Donna Turner

8 Roy & Jan Sharp 13 Michael & Annetta Burton 15 Larry & Janice Kent 15 Scott & Susan Kimpel 22 Charles & Ann Tucker

25 Adam & Tosha Cyr 25 Ken & Ellen West 27 Milton & Joyce Ann

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September 4

Sunday

Fall Quarter for Bible classes begins

September 6

Tuesday

Oasis Seniors host breakfast for Youth Group

Fellowship Hall, 7 A.M.

September 8

Thursday

Oasis Seniors Potluck Lunch

Fellowship Hall, Noon

September 11

Sunday

Wedding Gift Card basket to honor Ray Baker & Sarah Ray

Welcome Center

September 13

Tuesday

Sew Sisters

Fellowship Hall, 9 A.M. - Noon

September 14

Wednesday

Wednesday 10 A.M. Bible classes resume

for men & women

September 24

Saturday

Henderson Church of Christ Ladies Day

If The Shoe Fits/Debbie Kea, Speaker

Register 8:30 A.M. / Program 9 A.M. - Noon

September 25

Sunday

University Day with Philip Jenkins, speaker

9 A.M. Teenage, University, & all adult classes meet in AUD

for Bible class

10 A.M. Worship Service

11:15 A.M. Church Wide Potluck lunch

12:30 P.M. Worship Service

Billy’s Bylines

Billy Smith

Patience Is A Virtue “I waited patiently for the Lord” (Psalm 40:1). If I asked you what causes you to be impatient, how would you answer? Would you need time to consider the cause? Is it a specific person or people generally? Is it a

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situation or circumstance, a problem, a character flaw, or a sin? Is it an illness, a disappointment, a failure, or even success? Is your impatience with your mate, your brethren, yourself, or, with God? Scripture is filled with both instruction and examples of this essential quality, including the ultimate example. The first virtue Paul ascribes to love (agape) is patience (1 Cor. 13:4a), while John describes the nature of God as love (1 John 4:8); therefore, we are never more Godlike than when we prove, in the midst of life experiences, to be patient. From both inspiration and experience Paul encouraged first century saints to imitate the patience of the Father: “Patient in tribulation” (Rom. 12:12); “Be longsuffering toward all” (1 Thess. 5:14); “Be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing” (2 Tim. 2:24). To this the Hebrews writer encourages us to be “imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Heb. 6:12). These texts remind us that as the children of God we are called to be patient with people, circumstances, pain, evil, and God, even when we do not understand; especially when we do not understand. The development of this wonderful virtue can only be accomplished when we rely on the model of patience displayed in the inspiration, authority, and application of Scripture to every situation life brings. May the Lord grant us the strength and wisdom to wait with patience, to endure, to persevere, and to continue on as we look forward to the Lord’s triumphant return.

Koinonia

Bill Wade To all of you who helped in any way to make our Youth Emphasis Day a success, I want you to know that it was very appreciated. The singing was terrific and I am confident that all of us were able to take something from the lessons presented. I would also like to thank you all for helping to welcome all of the new FHU freshmen. There was a line of people scattered through our commons area all the way to the fellowship hall shaking their hands and welcoming them to our church. This was and will continue to be an important thing for us to do. The Fall Quarter of our Bible classes will start on Sunday, September 4th. I’d like to use this space to give you a look at what will be discussed in our adult Bible classes during this quarter. Sunday mornings Auditorium class Bible Geography Prime Time class Minor Prophets Senior Commons class Gospel Advocate quarterly Faith & Family class God and Government C.I.A. class Christian Parenting College class Holiness

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Wednesday evenings Auditorium class Love More, Sin Less Iron Men class Point Man Ladies Fellowship class “They Had Been With Jesus” Ladies Commons class Women of the Word College girls class Fragrance of Faith If you have not been attending Bible class on a regular basis, let me encourage you to consider making that a priority for your church related activities. We are blessed with some great teachers, and being involved in a Bible class is a great way to become more connected with your church family. Bible classes begin at 9:00AM on Sundays and at 7:00PM on Wednesdays. Children’s classes for all ages also begin at these times. You will most certainly be blessed by your time spent in Bible class.

Youth Notes Jared Gott

Quick Announcements:

Fifth Quarters: Don’t forget that as football season gets underway we’ll be starting up our fifth quarters for home games. These will start at 9:00 p.m. at the church and will go until midnight. Come eat, play ball, hang out, and (hopefully) celebrate CCHS wins this season.

Now that we’re getting back in the swing of things with school, don’t forget to continue to support one another. Band, football, girls’ soccer, golf, theater, etc. are all underway and you guys have a diverse group of interests. Make sure when you have a minute to encourage those around you.

RUSH: RUSH is coming up on the third weekend of September. This year’s theme is The Desert, and about 1500 teens will be gathering together to discuss what we can learn about the temptation of Jesus in the desert. I’ve looked over the classes and keynote topics and it’s going to be a really good event. If you haven’t signed up, but still want to go, be sure to see Jared or Bill and let them know. The cost for RUSH is $20.

Fall Retreat: Our fall retreat is about a month away! Make plans to join us from Sept. 30-Oct. 2 as we head out of Henderson for a weekend to spend some time singing, worshipping, praying, playing games, eating, staying up late, and getting closer to one another. And be looking out on all our social media platforms for this year’s theme once the shirt designs are finished. It’s going to be a good one this year! This is one of the highlights of the fall. Make sure you sign up in the teen room if you plan on going.

Hope that you have an awesome week! Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12

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OUR PRAYER LIST

Please call the office (989-5161) with prayer requests.

Members: Dorothy Redden, Casey Dugger, Rhonda Thompson, Jan Sharp, Bob Day, Danny Jones, Sherry Taylor, Linda Gover, Joanna Cearley, Glenda Wiley, Janis McCall, Margaret Record, Lynne Golson, Jason Elliott, Ginger Young, James Webb, Jim Cartwright, Tina Florida, Dorothy Mitchell, Barbara Bell, Trent Rhodes, Dorothy Berzett

Relatives: Abigail Fetters (Bob & Betty Bush), John R. Barham (Sylvia Arnold), Frank Sarver (Sandy Cotter), James Weeks (Randall Hendrix), Deborah O’Neel (Rebecca Richardson), Patricia Young (Dee Richardson), Lois Yates (Joy Maness), Virginia Ellis (Jackson Ellis), Annette Barham (Annetta Burton), Gene Smith (Don Smith), Scott Rothrock (Susan Kimpel), Lonnie & Peggy Whitman (Lona Bolton), Francis Underwood (Junie Gilliam), Amanda Redden (Don Parchman), Jerry Pitchford (Doug Thompson), Ermer McNeil (Debbie Lofton), Opal Goodman (Becky Gardner), Micke Smith (Micah Smith), Natheen Coleman (Sherry Taylor), Sonny Soloman (Milton Sewell), Joann Malone (Kay Tignor), Jack Milligan (Ann Lowe), Mary Foster (David Willis), Erin Williams (Clay Carpenter), Floyd Culberson (Darryl Culberson), Judy Adkin (Whittle family), Jennifer Legg (Anita Burton), Donna Hill (Regina Karnes), Betty Barber (Patsy Barber), Mildred Wheeler (Sherry Thomas), Mark Harris, Gabbi Cook, Joe Hardy (Kimberly Watson), Lyman/Sharon Patterson (Sherry Taylor), Bryce Johnson (Duplains), Van, Janet & Elsie Slater/Steve Andrews (Vicky Barber), Bonice Haltom/Randy Haltom (Imogene Haltom), Holly Brock (Linda Gover), Susan Binkley (Kay Butterfield), Mary Padgetts (Ramona Burns)

Shut In Members: Bill Benson, Marge Butler, Joanna Cearley, Wynelle Hiten, Lurlene Hysmith, Linnie Johnson, Mary Jones, Bob Landon, Flodine Powell, Ouida Reeves, Audra Rodden, Robbie Stanfill, Dot Williams, Molly Young

Others: Ralph Gilmore, Joellen Tallent, LaTasha Phillips, Lonna Griffin, Buddy Baker, Jimmy Ruth, Bryan Britt, Jane Huffard, Bill Latham, Ashley Pickens, Erin Morris, Heather Walker, Karen Thomason, Don Alan Riggs, Jeff Wydham, Joyce Gilmore, Joyce Elder, Kay Robinson, Rhonda Lynn, Sara Kiestler, Carol Wamble, Julie Bender, Betty Johnson, Martin Hurst, Trey Leonard, Burt Coady, Tracey Pusser, Eli Williams, Sue Adams, Dalton Bray, Caleb Brown, Vicky Lewis, Patsy Smith, Anton Clifford, Carmen Van Buren, Diana McConnell, Debbie Cason, Brittany Scott

Military: Alex Carpenter, Allen Miller, Will Hodges, Blake Jaggars, Johnathan Cronan, Colton Jones

In Iraq: Matthew Smith

NURSERY ATTENDANTS FOR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER August 28: 10 a.m. Joyce Bloomingburg & Jennifer Vega; 5 p.m. Jan Sharp & Joan Smith September 4: 10 a.m. Melanie Shelton & Payton & Presley Rhodes; 5 p.m. Cindy & Mallory Blackwell September 11: 10 a.m. Nadia Graham & Lauren White; 5 p.m. Trina and Cameron Greer September 18: 10 a.m. Stacey & Kelby Clark; 5 p.m. Ally Rogers & Ashley Hardin September 25: 10 a.m. Jennifer Vega & Amy Smith; 5 p.m. Melissa & Anna Bolton SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to Scott and Susan Kimpel since the death of Susan’s nephew, Mark Davis; to William & Joy Meadows since the death of William’s mother, Louise Meadows; to Jimmy and Peggy Burton since the death of Jimmy’s niece, Jackie Seratt; and to Kevin and Bridget Allen and family since the death of Kevin’s mother, Mary Catherine Ada.

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NEW ADDRESSES

Kevin & Holly Roeder Kyle & Bridget Lamb 335 Jones Road 237 Second Street Kim & Kerry Gott 247 Second Street

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Our Ministers

Roy Sharp - Pulpit Minister

Billy Smith - Pulpit Minister

Bill Wade -Associate Minister

Jared Gott/Bill Wade - Youth Ministers

Larry Oldham - Involvement Minister

Our Elders

Larry Bloomingburg Ron Butterfield Larry Gilliam Mike McCutchen Gary McKnight

Barry Smith Charlie Smith Keith Smith John Sweeney David Willis

Our Deacons

Tony Allen Tim Anderson Mark Barber Bryan Black Mike Bolton

Patrick Bolton Shawn Bolton Dexel Burns Bobby Bush Brian Butterfield

Anthony Buttrum Richard Cave Darryl Culberson Larry Cyr Jason Deffenbaugh

Jason Elliott Richard England Paul Fader Kerry Gott Michael Green

Jerry Hesselrode Tyrone Hopper Todd Humphry Bobby Hysmith David Jackson

Ronald Johnson Scott Kimpel Stephen Morris Larry Oldham Donald Parchman

Dee Richardson Wayne Roberts Scott Rogers Tony Rush Wayne Scott

Donald Shull Algene Steele David Sweeney J. D. Thomas Chad Thompson

Joe Trice Tom Vickery Damon Welch Richard West Clay Young