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To Our Guests…
We are blessed to have you here with us for worship
today. Our prayer is that your time with us will be a
blessing, and that you will find the worship uplifting, the
message encouraging, the Lamar Avenue family
friendly and the atmosphere welcoming. For families,
we have a staffed nursery (ages birth-24 months)
located in the back of the foyer. We also offer
Children’s worship for children ages 2 through
Kindergarten. They will be dismissed during our
assembly. Please stop by the Welcome Center (located
in the middle of the foyer) for more information about
our church family and the many different ministries we
are involved with. We are so glad you are here and
hope you will join us as we seek to know God and His
vision for His people and the world.
The Preacher Man…..Patrick Cannon
LAMAR AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Our Vision is …
Connect with God Our Vision is …
Unity of Believers Our Vision is …
Restore All Things
The people brought children to Jesus, hoping that He might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was quick to scold them. “Don’t push these children away. Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom. Mark this: Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in.” Then gathering the children up
in his arms, he laid his hands of blessing on them.” (Mark 10:13-16—Message Version)
CELEBRATE NEW LIFE—Children are a gift from God, and this morning, we want to take time to remind our new parents the importance of leading a child into a growing relationship with Christ so as they get older, they are able to guide them and to help them understand what that means. Our role as a church is also important as we support, encourage, and pray for these parents.
As parents and grandparents we all want the very best for our children. We all have great hopes for them. What is the very best for our children? What is the greatest hope we can have for our children? Our passage tells us the answer. “The people brought children to Jesus, hoping that He might touch them.” Isn’t that what we all long for? To be touched by the hand of our Creator. The very best thing a parent can do for their child is to help bring them to Jesus.
I love the way John says it in 3 John 1:4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth”. We are glad that you are here this morning as we offer praise and worship to God and recommit our lives to serving Him each day.
FAMILY NEWS PRAYER
FAITHFUL READERS—will meet TODAY. We will be discussing A Sparrow In Terezin by Christie Cambron. ADULT RETREAT— Jan–Kay Ranch in Detroit, TX. Cost is $83.00 per person. Begins Friday, Feb. 26th @6pm and concludes on Saturday, Feb. 27th @1pm. Includes dinner and room Friday night with breakfast and lunch on Saturday at the Buffalo Hotel on the ranch. Our theme is Unity at Lamar Avenue. YOUNG @ HEART—Mark your calendars for February 29th @ 6:00pm. If you or your spouse are 60 years young or over, then please sign up for a night of fun as we treat you to a “Spaghetti Western” Dinner. To join in the fun, we ask that you sign up at the Welcome Center so we have a head count. Transportation will be provided if needed. Deadline to sign up is TODAY. WEDDING SHOWER—February 21st for Zach Anthony & Emily Douglas. Zach is the son of Shawn & Lisa Harroff (former Children’s coordina-tor here at LACOC) and the grandson of Herschel & Lee McClain. Zach & Emily are registered at Bed Bath and Beyond. Household colors are gray & teal and they are decorating in shabby chic. CELEBRATE MARRIAGE SUNDAY—February 28th. While love and romance are a vital part of a solid union, it’s the commitment that holds a marriage together through good times and bad. It’s that commitment that binds you together no matter what comes. It’s only when you have reached deep inside to know what your needs are, and have also looked deep into the heart and mind of the one to whom you are promised — only then can you truly say, “I love you for now until eternity.” On Sunday, February 28th , we will celebrate marriage as a reminder of the kind of commitment God talks about. Join us as we celebrate a beautiful gift from God.
CHURCH MEMBERS: Mary Tallant, Carl Melton, Raymundo Rameriz, Paul & Carol Helton, John Figgins, Daisy Redding, Louise Peace, Webber Woodall, Harley & Lucy Staley, Roy Jones, Kristi Anthony, Lance Johnson. FRIENDS & FAMILY: Vicky Schaff, Linda Francis, Betty, Bruce & Victor Herbert, Lacrecia Frierson, William Huff, L.C. Burrow, W.C. McGregor, Martha McGinty, Marka Bennett, Mitch Castleberry, Patti Garrett, Charles Usry, Terry Oakes, Ronnie Ricketson, Becky Lamberson, Aubrey McNutt, Carol McMillan, Carol Ward, Jillian Ingram, Dr. Chris Manschreck, Vanderpools. MILITARY DEPLOYED OVERSEAS: Donny Shaffer, James Crimmin.
JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL February is I Love My Youth Group Month !!
“ILMYG” Pick up schedule on Youth Wall
Feb. 17th = SURPRISE NIGHT. You surprise us with what you wear! (Dessert after class.) Feb. 18th = CRAZY NIGHT. Ice Cream provided! Meet at Braums from 6:30-7:30 PARENTS OF SENIORS! I need to know if you would like your senior in High School to participate in our Senior Sunday and other senior activities. For info, email or text me [email protected]/903-268-1037
KIDS FOR CHRIST
Camp Deer Run Day Camp: June 13-16 SIGN UP TODAY Ages 5-8…Campers must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2016 Go to the Camp Deer Run Website Click Register-Fill out the information When it comes to picking the session it will ask for a passcode. Type in church as the passcode. Look for the session that has Lamar Ave. Church of Christ that is PW2 June 13-16
KIDS FOR CHRIST &
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Ekklesia Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Good morning my dear brothers and sisters at Lamar Avenue church. I hope you are having a wonderful day, as we are getting ready to start worshipping our God. As you know, the Elders of the Church, and as part of the new Vision of the Congregation, the purchase of a building for the Hispanic congregation, now is a reality. We will start meeting in this new location on March 6th, God willing. I’m sure that we will use this new location, to reach more souls to Christ. I want to invite you to come by to my new office any time. The address of the new Church Building is 185 N.E. 20thSt. Paris, Texas. We, the Hispanic brethren, and me and my family, are so excited about this new journey, and a new task that God is putting in front of us. We know it is part of His blessings, and for that reason, we are so thankful. We are very thankful to God, and also to each one of you, for all your love and support that you are showing to us. I’m especially thankful to the Elders of the Congrega-tion, past and present, for all their love for the Hispanic group. Also, thanks to very member of the staff past and present for their support in every aspect. I want to tell you that we will look for opportunities to spend time together. One of my ideas, is to invite Life Groups, from time to time, to the new building so we can spend time together worshipping our Lord, and as part of the new Vision of Lamar Avenue, to Restore All Things in Christ. After all these years writing in this bulletin, this is my last article. I want to thank each and every one of you who read my articles, and from time to time, come to encourage me with your words and critiques. For me, it was a growing experience, thanks for the opportunity. Please be sure to come to me if I can help you in any way. On behalf of me and my family, I want to thank each one of you, we love you very much. Your brother in Christ. Marcelino Rodriguez Jr.
EKKLESIA Marcelino Rodriguez
WORSHIP — Allan Fain
***Light the Fire
WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP
***Great Are You Lord
***Salvation Belongs to Our God
OPENING PRAYER—James Hanley
779 I Love You , Lord
SCRIPTURE—Matthew 22:34-40
448 The Greatest Commands
364 Come, Share The Lord
COMMUNION—Horace Johnson
OFFERING
446 Hear, O Israel
432 How Shall the Young Secure Their
Hearts
MESSAGE—Celebrate New Life—Patrick Cannon
PRAYER OF BLESSING—Wayne Kerby
INVITATION—Patrick Cannon
SHEPHERD’S PRAYER—Kyle Jones
WORSHIP
Songs marked with *** will be displayed on the screen.
Sunday Evening Patrick Cannon
New Family Dusty and Katie Morris
WEDNESDAY
SIMPLE SUPPERS
Chili Frito Pie
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Feb. 21st—Visitor Luncheon—Life Group#6 Feb. 26th—27th—Adult Retreat—Jan Kay Ranch Feb. 28th—Celebrate Marriage Sunday Feb. 29th—Young @ Heart Dinner March 13th—Daylight Savings Time March 20th—Christ/Berry Wedding Shower March 25th—26th—LTC Convention in Dallas March 27th—Easter Sunday April 23rd—Ladies Day (Speaker Laurie Vanderpool)
May 13th-15th—Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer Run
Aug. 9th—13th—Pictorial Directory (First Session)
Aug. 25th—27th—Pictorial Directory (Last Session)
SHEPHERDS Kyle Jones Richard Peace Wayne Kerby Jay Spencer MINISTERS Patrick Cannon, Preacher Jared Baggett, Youth & Family Marcelino Rodriguez, Hispanic Keith Bollman, Involvement
STAFF James Hanley, Latch Key Director Jill Faires, Kiddie Kollege Director Kim Hanley, Administrative Assistant Tanya Welch, Secretary
DEACONS Greg Beckmon James Hanley Alan Boyd Don Lawrence Derald Bulls John McGee Mike Erwin Jose Silva Heath Fowler Clay Spencer Brad Francis Clint Spencer Clint Gage Shane Welch
MISSION/CONTACTS Hector Olguin/Piedras Negras, Mexico [email protected] Brent Nichols/ Niteroi, Brazil [email protected] Javier Ortiz/La Chona, Mexico [email protected]
MEETING TIMES SUNDAY Bible Class…….…………………..…………...….9:00 a.m. Worship…..………………..……………….….….10:00 a.m. Worship……..……………………..…...…..………6:00 p.m. (Small Groups meet in various locations.) WEDNESDAY Ladies’ Bible Class……….....………………….10:00 a.m. Bible Classes…………………………....…….….6:30 p.m.
SERVING NEXT SUNDAY (02/21/2016) Sound Booth: Gen Lee Opening Prayer: Lewis Anderson Communion Prayer: Mack Ray Communion Servers: Trey Unruh Sam Wickes Shane Welch Louie Woodall Phil Wilson Kevin Wood Elton Weeks Zeke Wood Responses/Closing Prayer: Wayne Kerby Children’s Worship: Penny s. & Chance S (Cayla s/Ashton S /Coral S)
February 7, 2016 Report
Bible Class…………………………………....……………………..………...179 Hispanic Bible Class……(Adults)…..………..……………..……......... 23 Total Bible Class………………………………………………………………202
Morning Worship…………………………...……………..........…..........381 Hispanic Worship……………………………………………...…….………. 31 Total Worship Services——————————————————————-- 412
Evening Worship/ LIFE Groups..……………………………...………..145 Hispanic Evening Worship….………………………..…..………………...38
Total Evening Services……………………………….………….…..…… 183 CONTRIBUTION..…………………………...…....………..….. $ 15,255 BUDGET …….…...………………………....……..…………….. $ 12,941 YTD BUDGET………….…………………………………………. $ +2,915
Pantry Needs: 1 lb. bags of rice / Mac & Cheese
Rainbow Room Items: teen girl clothes / teen boy & girl shoes
