April 8, 2018

Schedule of Services:

Sundays @ Meadows CofC (9195 Dishman Road):

Morning Worship 9:30 AM Bible Class 10:45 AM

Evening Worship 5 PM

Monday Night Bible Study @ 9195 Dishman Road:

6:30 PM

Tuesday Ladies Bible Class @ 9195 Dishman Road:

10 AM (September ~ May)

Wednesday Night Devotional & Bible Class @ 9195 Dishman Road:

6:30 PM

Senior Living Services: Spring Creek Nursing Rehab 2660 Brickyard Road (Bmt.)

Sundays @ 2 pm / Jerald Bass

Lucas Place Sr. Living 2910 Toccoa (Beaumont)

Sundays @ 3:30 pm / Jerald Bass

Church Mailing Address: Meadows Church of Christ

P.O. Box 5126 Beaumont, Texas 77726

409-892-7063 Office 409-892-6420 Office

On the web: Meadowschurchofchrist.com

All bulletin requests must be submitted to the office by

10 AM on Thursdays to be published in the following

Sundays bulletin. Requests can be made by phone

409.892.7063 or email to meadowschurchofchrist@aol.com

Vol. 2 No. 14

April Food Committee:

Head: Caralee Thompson

Jayma Delaney, Cathy Henley, Vicki Mansfield, Rinda Phelps, Reba Riggs, Terry Stevens,

Debbie Sundgren, Linda Thompson, & Courtney Wilson

Men Serving Today:

Announcements: Carl Sundgren

Song Leaders: (AM) Joey Case (PM) Jim Drachenberg

Opening Prayer: (AM) Floyd Guillory (PM) Elder

Scripture Reading: (AM) Joey Case

Table Leaders: (AM) Donnie Landrum

(PM) Chester Runnels

AM Table Servers: David Owens, Donnie Landrum,

Derrell Hart, Dwain Dorrell

PM Table Servers: David Owens, Derrell Hart

Closing Prayer: (AM) Joey Case

(PM) Dan Delaney

Men Serving Wednesday 4 / 11 / 18:

Song Leader: Joey Case

Opening Prayer: Dwain Dorrell

Men Serving Next Sunday 4 / 15 / 18:

Announcements: Carl Sundgren

Song Leaders: (AM) Joey Case (PM) Jim Drachenberg

Opening Prayer: (AM) Derrell Hart (PM) Elder

Scripture Reading: (AM) Dale Stone

Table Leaders: (AM) Jim Drachenberg

(PM) David Owens

AM Table Servers: Donnie Landrum, Derrell Hart,

Dwain Dorrell, Dale Stone

PM Table Servers: Dwain Dorrell, Dale Stone

Closing Prayer: (AM) Chester Runnels

(PM) Jim Drachenberg

Men Serving Wednesday 4 / 18 / 18:

Song Leader: Joey Case

Opening Prayer: Bobby Case

Meadows Church of Christ Leadership Information: Elders: Derrell Hart (409) 769-0099, Donnie Landrum (409) 842-3236,

Brad Mansfield (409) 781-3987, Chester Runnels (409) 866-3019, Carl Sundgren (409) 658-0027

Deacons: Jerald Bass, Bobby Case, Joey Case, Jim Drachenberg, David Owens, Daryl Phelps, John Scott

Pulpit Minister: Rick Walker (303) 359-9160 Lamar College Campus Minister: Tony Fitzgerald (409) 791-0221

Paying Taxes?!!

It is usually at this time of year you hear folks say, “Is it right for a faithful Christian to pay taxes to a faithless government? We are supposed to be good stewards of all God has given to us. So, would He want our tax money going to a government that supports abortions, is involved in foreign wars which have nothing to do with us, etc.???!”

As bad as some things are our government does, it is nothing when compared to the godless Roman government of the 1st Century. The religious leaders, in their efforts to eliminate Jesus, came to Him, saying, “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar?” (Mark 12:14). This was a trap! For if Jesus answered, “Yes,” the multitude would turn away from Him. But if He said, “No,” these rulers would accuse Him of sedition and He would be put to death by the Romans! (In spite of what He said, they tried to do this anyway, see Luke 23:1-2!)

But Jesus avoided their trap in such a masterful way that even non-believers are familiar with His words. For He responded to their question, saying, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s,” (v. 17). “Government” is a divinely ordained institution, (see Romans 13:1-2). Thus, if it has imposed a tax, then God expects His people to pay. However, like individuals, governments don’t always do what is right before God. Yet also like individuals, it is the government that will be held responsible for its choices, and not those who obediently pay their taxes.

Since God has ordained the government, Paul says, “…because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor,” (vs. 6-7).

Today we live in a democratically-elected republic. In it we have both

responsibilities (taxes, etc.) and privileges (voting, etc.) available to us. Let us, therefore, use the latter to accomplish what needs to be done in regards to the former. Yet as Christians we are under a dual-citizenship.

Besides living in this country, we are also part of a wonderful monarchy under the rule of our King, Jesus! The first may determine what’s in our wallet, but the other determines what’s in our heart! As Paul wrote, “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we eagerly await a

Savior,” (Philippians 3:20). Rick Walker

Information / Welcome Station / AM & PM

4/8 Carl Sundgren, Chris Lyons

4/15 Jim & Tiggie Boswell

Meadows Church of Christ serving Southeast Texas

Attendance & Contribution:

Sunday AM Worship 4/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Sunday Bible Class 4/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Sunday PM Worship 4/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Wednesday PM 4/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Contribution 4/1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,627.70 Weekly Budget Collection: . . . . . . . . .$8,900.00

Meadows Family:

Fred & Pat Culver (Health) John Davis (Health)

Raye Dorrell (Kidney disease) Eva Garza (Health)

Mary Kattawar (Rec. from eye surgery) Eric & Ebony Keller (Health issues)

Frankie King (Rec. broken bones in arms) Barbara Knox (Pinched nerve)

Linda Landrum (Rec. from Spine surgery) Hubert & Dot McCray (Health)

Steven Rach (Cancer) Connie Ruppart (Heart issues)

Elmer & Rose Sabrsula (Health) Shirley Sturm (Gallbladder surgery, 4/27)

Royce & Betty Whitehead (Health) Jerry Whitten (Health)

Members Unable to Worship With Us:

John & Jane Beard (Home) Peggy Greenspan

(Brookdale Dowlen Oaks) Ed Hart (Rosharon, TX)

Dianne Nevils (Vidor Health & Rehab)

Sherry Reagan (Home / Rec. from broken ankle)

Jerri Stroud (Brookdale Dowlen Oaks)

Our Friends & Family:

Terry Ayres (Cancer) Steve & Gloria Bean (Health)

Vern Bourque (Health) Vallery Chaney (Health)

David DeCordova (Heart failure) Vel Dickerson (Health)

Joseph Pantoja (Kidney issues) Frances Pence (Severe diabetic)

Robert Tankersley (Health) Joyce Whitehead (Stroke)

Wilma Winn (Health issues)

Prayer Warrior List:

4/8 Reatha Barina 4/9 Eva Garza

4/9 Brynah Hart

4/10 Dan Delaney 4/11 Tiggie Boswell 4/14 Joey Case

4/5 Hubert & Dot McCray (60th) 4/12 Jim & Tiggie Boswell

4/16 Kenneth & Barbara Hood

Birthdays: Anniversaries:

Current Events & Activities:

The Arms of Jesus

Have you ever had an occasion when you felt like you needed someone to confide in, to seek their opinion. A time when you needed to make sure that you were headed in the right direction and to gain peace of mind for yourself. Yes, we all have those whom we put our trust in. From the time we come into this life, we are in need of crutches along the way. We need advice, instruction, and help in various situations. We get this from various sources: parents, brothers/sisters, aunts/uncles, and friends. All of these

are good.

I am reminded of the song written by E.A. Hoffman, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” “What a fellowship, what a joy

divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms. O how brite the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms. I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning on the everlasting arms.”

When it comes to our soul salvation, whose arms do we want to fall into, to enclose us with all His love, and to whisper, “Peace sweet peace.” There are 7 things here that E.A. Hoffman writes about that are essential and necessary in our Christian walk with God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Joy divine: Jesus spoke a parable in Matthew 25:14-29. This man was traveling into a far country. He had three

servants. He gave 5 talents to one, 2 talents to another, and one talent to another. The men with the 5 and 2 talents went out and doubled their talents. After a long time, the servants came and settled the accounts. Verses 21-23 say the same words, “I will make thee ruler over many things: enter Thou into the joy of the Lord.”

Peace: Philippians 4:7, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds

through Christ Jesus.” We as God’s children should, be careful for nothing; be prayerful for everything; be thankful for

anything. The result of such confidence is peace. The revised version has it, “shall guard your hearts and your thoughts

in Christ Jesus.” Colossians 3:15 says “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts…”

How sweet to walk in His way: Ephesians 5: 1, 2, & 8, “1) Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2) walk

in love, as Christ also hath loved us and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savior. 8) For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord, walk as children of light.”

The path grows brite from day to day: Perhaps the leading idea is that of holy gladness. This is to be enjoyed here

on earth in those pleasant ways and paths of peace through which wisdom leads her votaries. The Christian may be a martyr, but he need not be a victim of melancholy. They who do evil love the darkness that hides their deeds. Goodness

fears no exposure. Daniel could afford to let his habits public. Here is the source of the brightness like that of the dawn that reflects the sun’s beams. Christ shines on the soul, and it brightens under his love as the dark hills and darker valleys take on the colors of life before the rising sun. It is a shining light, a glistening light; not mere color, but radiance. The true Christian is a light of the world; it is his duty to let his light shine to the glory of God.

What have I to dread or fear: The man over whom God casts His shield is invulnerable. If God be for us, who can

be against us? No crafty foe can elude the vigilance of His eye; no subtle scheme can surprise His infinite mind; no strong antagonist can cope with His almighty arm. If he is our helper, man cannot injure us. If He is our Helper, our resources cannot fail. If He is our hope, we may pursue our life-path chanting cheerfully, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

I have blessed peace with my Lord so near: Philippians 4:7, “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,

shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” God answers the prayer of anxiety with a gift of peace. This peace is given by God. It is a solid, deep, sure, true, lasting peace, quite different from any peace the world can give (John 14:27).

Safe and secure from all alarms: In ordinary life there must be much of sameness. The same duties, occupations,

interests, events occur from day to day. God is ever the same and works by His own divinely arranged laws. Our moods and our circumstances change but our Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever. Where would be our confidence if He were to change? Blessed to have an unchanging friend and an unchanging home, where there is rest amidst all the changes of our external lives.

All of these are made possible by leaning on the everlasting arms of Jesus. What a friend we have in Jesus.

Derrell Hart

Breakfast in the Meadows Congregational

Breakfast

Saturday,

April 14th @ 8:30 am

Meal is provided, just sign

up & come (See Henley’s

for more info)

There will be a

congregational

budget meeting

this morning

during a combined adult class

in the main auditorium. The

budget and other areas of the

church will be discussed.

There are classes for 5th

grade and under.

Children’s Homes Collections:

Arms of Hope Children’s Home Canned Fruit (any brand or size)

Pick up date: April 30th

Sunny Glen Children’s Home Paper towels (any brand) Pick up date: May 15th

Lubbock Children’s Home Boys size 4-10 jeans (any brand or type)

Pick up date: June 5th

We extend a warm welcome to Terry Gonzales & Sherrie Thomas in their decision to place membership last Sunday morning. Please keep

them in your prayers as they join us in doing the Lord’s work here at Meadows. Give them a hug from the friendliest church in the area!

(address info will be in next bulletin)

Camp Red Oak BBQ Saturday, May 19th

Camp Red Oak Summer Camp / Session 5 July 2-7 with all the GREAT Counselors!!

Making lifelong friends!

Meadows Teens Events:

April 8th Devo @ Meadows after PM service

April 13th-14th / Lock-In 6 pm-8 am @ Meadows

Car Wash * Sat, April 21st * 10 am-2 pm Free car wash put on by Meadows by teens. So bring your

car/trucks & put them to work! Do-nations will be accepted for teens

to go to Uplift @ Harding University

June 16-21 Uplift @ Harding University

Hubert & Dorothy McCray's 60th Wedding Anniversary Reception

will take place following the meeting this morning in the foyer.

The reception if given by their children: Todd, Michael, & Nathan McCray.

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Quarterly Area Wide Fellowship

Hosted by Meadows Tuesday, April 24th @ 7 pm Potluck

Are you ready for some baseball???

Family Astro Baseball Game Saturday, May 19th @ 3 PM Astros vs. Cleveland Indians

Family Astro Baseball Game Friday, July 13th @ 7:05 pm

Astros vs. Tigers

Rick Walker’s Africa Trip

Update: While Rick took his

first trip to Africa this past

January with Ralph Williams,

he helped established a

School of Preaching while

there. He will be leaving on

May 31st (for 2 weeks) to be a

class Instructor (for 2

classes) at the School of

Preaching that was set up.

His airfare (which had to be

purchased in advance) was

$2250. He is very close to

reaching that amount thanks

to many of you. He will be

staying in a hotel while there

for two weeks and there will

be additional expenses for

that. If you want to still help

Rick, please make checks out

to him and he will send you a

letter for your donation for

tax purposes. Many thanks

for your support!

Friends & Family Fun Day Saturday, May 5th

11 am - 2 pm

“Bring A Friend” Day

Sunday, May 6th

Potluck Luncheon / Fellowship A-H Meat dishes,

I-R Side dishes / Salads

S-Z Desserts (Double your normal recipe to provide for our visitors)

Don’t forget ….. To bring a friend!

Young Ladies Class (20-35 yr olds)

Thursday, April 12th 6:15 pm @ Connie Owens’

4260 Brownstone, (Beaumont)

Come after work or classes and enjoy Bible

study & fellowship!

Our congratulations to Willie Hill

in his decision to be baptized last

Sunday night. Please add his info

to your Meadows directory:

Willie Hill / 2660 Brickyard Road

Beaumont, TX 77703

Sign up sheet on welcome desk.