Estes Church of Christ3505 Hwy. 45 South P.O. Box 191 Henderson, TN 38340

June 5, 2015

EldersCliff Bennett.............608-0038Steve Johnson...........989-7725Richard Taylor..........989-9510Allen Walker.............989-7506Paul Schwartz............989-3428Tony Hysmith............989-4978Harold Pirtle.............608-7950Ken Cargile...............989-1950

MinistersMark Blackwelder.....879-9123Jesse Robertson.........989-5539

Youth and Family MinisterTrent McManus........731-413-1883

Education DirectorJason Lockridge............879-0169

SecretaryDebbie McLaughlin......989-5576

MissionsPatrick Boyns..............EnglandAlastair Ferrie...........ScotlandRoberta Edwards................HaitiCarlos Ardila.................ArgentinaMike Jacobs.............South AfricaLarry Waymire....................HaitiRussell Epperson..............MontanaRyan Davis..........................PeruWidlord Thomas..................HaitiSandy Bidman...................SamoaKevin Gray.............New Zealand

Medical MissionsFHU Bible Teaching Program and Graduate Bible ProgramThailand Literature Program

World Bible SchoolWest TN Children’s Home

Sign language interpretation available as needed.

Web Page: www.esteschurch.org Email Address: estescoc@gmail.com

Es es Echo“Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Ephesians 4:3

Peace in World of Tumult According to a recent NBC News report, at least 10,000 ISIS militants have been killed in the last 9 months after the efforts of a coalition of countries came together to com-bat this international force. On Tuesday, a man shot in the Boston area had been watched closely by the FBI who considered him to be a terrorist threat. We hear reports of this sort weekly, if not daily. These events and the reports about them can certainly cause feelings of unrest, anxiety, and uncertainty. While, as Christians, we remain in this world of worry and apprehension, we are commanded not to be of this world. This commandment is easy to forget with so much chaos and evil swirling around us. Fortunately, God’s word is filled with reminders of how and why we can find peace in a not so peaceful world. These reminders are filled with wisdom from above. James 3:17-18 describes the nature of this wisdom: “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”

While we might not be able to make peace in the whole world, we can at least strive to make and find it in our own homes and church family. On one occasion, Jesus tells John about the role of peace between brethren when he said, “Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another” (Mark 9:50). This passage echoes the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount when he tells his followers to be the “salt of the earth” (Matt. 5:13) and “light of the world” (Matt. 5:14). Christ’s followers are to reflect the appearance and flavor of Him in their lives, and we should never forget that he is known, among many other names, as the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6).

In John chapter 14, Jesus frequently reminds his disciples that loving him means keeping his commandments (vv. 15 and 21-22). He tells them that “I will not leave you as orphans” (vs. 18) and that the Holy Father will send a “Helper, the Holy Spirit” (v. 26) to help them (and us) remember the words of their master when he is gone from them physically. Jesus tells them “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful” (v. 27). So peace for us in the not so peaceful world that we live in is through the Word of God, the comfort of the Holy Spirit. We can gain access to it by keeping the com-mandments found in the Word of God and the reminders of it through his Spirit.

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the Peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:4-7)

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In Our PrayersPrayer Requests

Patrick Boyns (England) pkb@britishbibleschool.comRoberta Edwards (Haiti) reaudate@hotmail.comLarry Waymire (Haiti) lwaymire@fhu.eduAlastair & Linda Ferrie (Scotland) doctoral@sky.comMike & Gail Jacobs (South Africa) gail2jm@telkomsa.netRussell & Allison Epperson (Montana) russnal@gmail.comCarlos & Lucena Ardila (Argentina) carlosardila_@live.com.arRyan and Sarah Davis (Peru) ryanpdavis17@gmail.comWidlord Thomas (Haiti) widlordthomas@hotmail.comSandy Bidman (Samoa) sandybid@yahoo.comKevin and Josie Gray (New Zealand) kgraynz@hotmail.com

Our Missionaries

Bessie Garner; 4910 Hwy. 45 S.; Finger, TN 38334Jeff Payne; 420 Melodie Circle; HendersonJean Weaver; 56 Southview Rd.; Pinson, TN 38366Bob Wells; Heritage Towers, 310 E. University, HendersonOpal Marsh; HHRC; Rm. 113A; PO Box 223; HendersonLois Garner; HHRC; Rm. 410B; PO Box 223; HendersonBetty Vincent; 1197 Finger Leapwood Rd., Finger, TN 38334David Irvin; 50020 Priestville Rd., Caledonia, MS 39740Dennie and Ruby Robison; 253 4th St., HendersonOmer and Marie Duberry; Elmcroft, 911 Old Humboldt Rd., Jackson 38305Jane Caldwell; 108 N. Auburndale #117, Memphis, TN 38104Jurilee Rouse; 614 Rosebud, HendersonPhyllis Lackey; 740 4th St., Apt. F64, HendersonLou Anderson; 707 North Ave.; Henderson

Ongoing Health Concerns

Brittany Bradford - Georgia - brittany.bradford14@yahoo.com Jessica Shannon Glaser (former member) - GermanyPaul Johnson - Washington, D. C.Peter Holtin (Rodger and Alice Holtin’s son) - pholtin@gmail.com -

Kansas

Scott & Christy Miskelly and Ryan & Abby Hysmith are working to adopt chil-dren from other countries.

Don Hicks, Marti McDaniel’s brother, is recovering from a stroke.Dylan Fischbach is undergoing treatment for Tourette Syndrome.Willard Beshires is recovering from surgery in Houston.Don Cooper, Sandy Haltom’s father, is now home from the hospital.Richard Owens, Alicia Owen’s husband, is recovering from surgery.Jane Caldwell, former member, will have eye surgery soon. She will lose partial

sight because of this surgery.J. B. Payne, Jeff Payne’s father, is recovering from open heart surgery.LeAnn Maness & family (Mary Maness’s granddaughter, Donna Lussier’s niece) are

undergoing personal struggles right now and need prayers.Glenda Stanley has been moved to JMCGH, Room B466, following extensive

shoulder surgery.Amy Roebuck, Joel Sanford’s sister, received good news from recent tests. While

cancer cells remain, the chemo has eliminated the large tumor in her pancreas. Her liver also shows significant improvement.

Bob Wells has several broken bones in his back and is undergoing consultation.Paul Matthews, Debbie Kirk’s brother, is recovering from surgery.——Cancer Concerns: Hal Cardiff (Terri Sokoloski’s relative), Colton Gates, Jim Maxwell,

Forrest Vest, Blondell Powers (Minnie Davis’ sister), Megan Jarrell (Erica Parten’s cousin), Summer Maples, James Peacock (Zach Peacock’s grandfather), Sam Kachel-man, Renee Phelps, Elizabeth Saunders, Judy Tilghman (Susan Bradford’s cousin), Lula Johns (Debbie McLaughlin’s aunt), Trey Leonard (Marvin and Renee Croom’s nephew), Glenda Wilson, Sam Daniel (Heather Stewart’s grandfather), Randy Cook (Matt Cook’s father), Nicollette Isaacson, Barbara Clenney (Trent Scott’s aunt), Joyce Gilmore, Charles Anderson (Linda Anderson’s son), Ann Dawson (Jennifer Farrow’s aunt), Niccole Feaker (Beverly Means’ sister), Natalie Morris, Joyce Lott (Rex Phillips’ aunt), Josh Patrick (Joel & Beth Sanford’s friend), Whit Robertson (Jesse Robertson’s nephew), Loy Mitchell, Amy Roebuck (Joel Sanford’s sister), Rodney Hilliard (Scott Miskelly’s brother-in-law), FHU student Don Alan Riggs, Robert Meeks (Laura Purvis’ father), Constance Jacobs (Mike Jacobs’ mother), Deanne Counce (Betty Vincent’s niece), and Tommie Polk.

S u n d a y B i b l e S t u d y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 9Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451S u n d ay Af te r n o o n Wo r s h i p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 6Mid-Week Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N/A

For the RecordWeek of May 31, 2015

YTD$213,400$213,635

$235

2015 BudgetContributionover/(under) budget

5/31/15$9,700$9,995

$295

Sunday:

Wednesday:

-Worship @ Heritage Towers, 2:00 pm (each Sunday)-Worship @ Southern Oaks, 2:30 pm (1st & 5th Sundays)-Worship @ HHRC, 2:30 pm (4th Sundays)-Visitation teams 1A and 1B meet.

-Wednesdays @ Estes: Do you know my Jesus? - the Way, the Truth, & the Life (Matt Cook)

Looking Ahead

Pulpit PreviewA.M.: “Come and help us!” Acts 16:6-15 -- JesseP.M.: “What must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:16-34 -- Mark

8 Chad Moss9 Whitney Norwood9 Emily Marise10 Wilson Miskelly10 Tim Hemby10 Kane Parten

10 Kayla Robertson11 Crystal Matthews13 Mike Johnson13 Susan Bradford13 David Novak

In the Spotlight

L2L GOOD SAMARITAN PROGRAM: “To reach out to others by going the extra mile. To teach the importance of showing people other than family the love of Jesus. Being a Good Samari-tan means going beyond our Christian living. Helping or serving members of the congrega-

tion, someone in the community, or someone in need is an example of Good Samaritan service. A Good Samaritan is not one that merely lives a Christian life, but one that serves by going the extra mile.” - www.lads2leaders.com

This L2L program kicks off this month. It is open to both adults and children - open to anyone who would like to help or serve others. Mark your calen-dars to attend a meeting down front in the audito-rium after evening worship on Sunday, June 21, for more info.

I N C I T EMEN’S BREAKFAST

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 - 6:30 AM

If you would be willing to coordinate a Sunday afternoon worship service at Heritage Towers during the summer, please contact Mike Johnson.

Estes Kids & Summer Camps Estes will pay half of the cost for

Mid-South Youth Camp/Jr Camp, GO! Camp, Apologetics Press Camp, AND Horizons for our Estes kids. You MUST pick up letters for

your kids (see Debbie McLaughlin) and turn them in at registration for these camps; if you do not have a form, you will be responsible for paying the other half of the registration fee at the time of registration.

Estes Building Work DaySaturday, June 6

Sausage biscuits & donuts at 7:30 am with work to begin at 8:00 am.

Much help is needed. For more informa-tion, contact John McCaskill.

Thank you for the beautiful plant, the calls and cards, and mostly your

prayers during the difficult loss of our sister. Our family could not have gotten through this without such a wonderful church family. In Christ, C. J., Linda, Marie & Ellea Vires

June Activities Calendars and Bible Reading Schedules are avail-

able at the Welcome Center.

We rejoice with Lexi and Robby Novak who put on Christ in baptism Sunday. Lexi and Robby are the children of David and Laurie Novak.

To celebrate the marriage of

Audrey Todd &Jacob RobertsonSaturday, July 11, 6 pmChickasaw State Park

(the pavilion near the lake behind the restaurant)

Gift registries at Bed, Bath & Beyond and The Ivy Gate and Co-Op in Trenton, TN.

It’s almost time!Mark your calendars

now for VBS!The Giants of Genesis

July 19-22, 2015

Rex Phillips, Todd Beaver, Todd Cotton, Ryan Hysmith, Larry Thomas, Mike Moss, David Showers, Mike ShowersBrent BeshiresMichael MessengerJacob RobertsonSylvia Scott, Jill IrwinMary Lou Hardy; Jeff & Paula Lewis; Roy & Dorothy McIntyre

C. J. ViresJoe PowersAdam ArchambaultDavid FalkenheimStacey and Kelby Clark

Jim Brown, Jim JonesHarold Pirtle, Paul SchwartzCarver Messenger, Eli MasseyFrank Bell, Richard EnglandAnthony Naylor, Micah EnglandJeff & Paula LewisRene Puente

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Please dress appropriately and respectfully.If unable to serve, call Gary Irwin at 608-2783.

For additions and updates to the Estes Echo or to receive the Estes Echo via email, contact Debbie

McLaughlin at (731) 989-5576 or estescoc@gmail.com.

Afternoon Worship

Morning Worship

Date Reading 1 Reading 27 2 Chron. 23,24,25 John 16:16-338 2 Chron. 26,27,28 John 179 2 Chron. 29,20,31 John 18:1-2310 2 Chron. 32,33 John 18:24-4011 2 Chron. 34,35,36 John 19:1-2212 Ezra 1,2 John 19:23-4213 Ezra 3,4,5 John 20

Lord’s Supper:

Prayer:Closing Prayer:Singing:Nursery:Greeters:

Opening Prayer:Lord’s Supper: Closing Prayer:Singing:Nursery:

Ushers:Shepherds Receiving Responses:Cards:Sound Booth:Security/Parking:Prepare Communion:Bldg. Lockup:

Schedule of ServicesSunday

Bible Study.........................9:30amMorning Worship..............10:30amEvening Worship................5:00pm

WednesdayBible Study.........................7:00pm

Those To Serve