VOL. 30 NO. 07 February 19, 2020

2020 Theme:

That all may see Jesus.

Family Day this Sunday

February 23rd

Schedule for the Day 9 AM— Classes for all ages 10 AM— Morning Worship: Lesson Title: “Eating With Jesus” 11:30 AM— Potluck Lunch in the Gym—Everyone is Invited! 12:45 PM—Early Afternoon Worship: Lesson Title: “Praying with Jesus

Please bring your favorite dish to share with our families. If you have borrowed tables or chairs from the building, please return them before Sunday. Remember to be inviting your families, friends and co-workers! There are postcards on the podium outside the auditorium for you to use to invite your friends, families and coworkers.

Baptisms Lacy Speight, daughter of Darrell and Julie Speight, was baptized Sunday evening

after the evening service. She is 11 years old and attends Bon Lin Middle School. She

loves being involved in Lads-to-Leaders and any church activities. She enjoys playing

golf, soccer, basketball, sewing, fishing, reading and anything crafty. She is a very

tender hearted, loving young lady who loves studying the Bible and sharing it with

others. Her address is: 3683 Stonetrace Circle, Bartlett, TN 38135.

PRISON MINISTRY: We also rejoice to announce that we had 4 baptisms last Thursday night at the prison.

Their names are Mikel, Trent, Sterling and Shaun. Please lift them up in prayer as they also begin their

Christian walk with the Lord.

• Benda Beville: wife of John Beville. Her heart checked out fine. She went home from the hospital last Thursday. She is waiting to get a neurology appointment, to check whether there is something in her neck causing her pain and high blood pressure episodes.

• Wanda Coats: has begun her new treatment. She will take chemo pills for 14 days on and 7 days off, then continue the cycle. She is in good spirits and is not in any pain. She is in the process of moving in with her son. Please keep her in your prayers during this transition.

• Becky Cutler: broke her arm recently and will have another surgery this week.

• Angela Hatcher: Ansley Tingle’s mother, received her last chemo treatment on 1/29. She will have a CT scan on 3/9 and receive those results on 3/11. She is asking for prayers that the chemo has killed all the cancer cells. She appreciates all the cards she received for our congregation.’

• Nathan Hubbard: will have his annual scan on Feb-ruary 27th. He will see his doctor on March 2nd to receive his results. Let’s pray that he gets good re-sults.

• Gale Jackson: saw Dr. Neal on Monday. The doctor was very thorough and is reviewing the CT Scan results and waiting for bloodwork results and they will go from there once she has had time to evaluate the results. Please keep Gale in your prayers as they search for the origin of her issues.

• Brian Olive: was admitted to Baptist on Monday for a few days. He is not up to visitors but they would appreciate our prayers.

• Scott Rathkamp: a former member, was able to be moved from ICU (Pensacola, FL) into a step-down room last Saturday. He is making small steps in the right direction.

• Steve Rogers: older brother of Anthony, had triple bypass heart surgery on Tuesday in Rome, Georgia.

• Hector and Mari Venegas: friends of Larry Jackson, they have been studying with Larry for some time now and Larry asks for prayers for them to accept the gospel. Also Hector recently lost a close friend and he, himself is not in good health. Cards can be sent to: Hector and Mari Venegas, P. O. Box 262, Karnes, TX 78118.

• Susan Yoon: is feeling poorly. Please remember her

in your prayers.

Prayer Requests

Opportunity Sheets February 23 Group 8 : Leader - Scott Martin Group 9: Leader - Jamie Hannah

Please continue to lift up our brothers and sisters who are fighting the battle against cancer.

Angela Hatcher Monnie Matthews Wanda Coats John Beard

Brian Olive Marvin Mann Robert Scott

February 20th @ 6:30 PM at Abuelos Mexican Restaurant 8274 US Highway 64, Bartlett, There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board. If you are planning on going, please sign up so we can let them know how many to expect.

Heartfelt Ladies Heartfelt groups will meet February 25th. (Delightful group will meet February 27th.) Please check with your group leader regarding time and place your group will meet.

Thank You,

We appreciate those who donated blood for the Vitalant blood drive on February 2nd. There were 11 donations given which will save as many as 33 lives. Whole blood: 10 registrations, 7 donations, 1 deferral Double red cells: 4 donations. Thank each you for your time and help to get February started off well. Matthew Montgomery, Donor Recruitment Representative.

We express our Sympathy to: Ian Jobe. His grandfather passed away last night. Ian and Keely are traveling this week to attend the funeral and be with family. Please keep them in your prayers.

Joe and Hayley Ford, during this time of grief in the loss of Leslie. Her memorial service was held here at Great Oaks last Saturday. Donations in her memory may be sent to either METAvivor, Inc. 1783 Forest Dr., #184 Annapolis, MD 21401 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

Great Oaks Church of Christ Ladies Day

“A Diamond In The Rough”

February 29, 2020 Registration begins at 8:30 AM

Program will start promptly at 9:00 AM Speakers:

Dana Hutson and Ashley Kemp

Read through the Bible in 2020

February 19: Leviticus 14:33-57; 15 and Acts 4:32-37; 5:1-11

February 20: Leviticus 16; 17; 18 and Acts 5:12-42

February 21: Leviticus 19; 20; 21 and Acts 6

February 22: Leviticus 22; 23:1-22 and Acts 7:1-29

February 23: Leviticus 23:23-44; 24 and Acts 7:30-60; 8:1-4

February 24: Leviticus 25 and Acts 8:5-40

February 25: Leviticus 26; 27 and Acts 9:1-31

February 20: TNT February 29: Father Daughter Date Night

Lebonheur Children’s Hospital Pantry. This is an ongoing project all year. These are items needed: Microwavable: Soup, Ready to eat meals, rice, en-tries, chili, macaroni & cheese bowls. Microwavable bowls for heating these items. Individual cups of: Fruit, Apple Sauce, oatmeal, cere-al, pudding and jello Crackers, Peanut butter, Ritz, Cheese and Saltine Vienna Sausages, Tuna Fish, Chicken, Salad Kits Granola, Protein and Breakfast Bars, Pop Tarts Individual Bags: Chips, cookies, fruit snacks ALL ITEMS MUST BE: self-opening or pop top. Individually wrapped, non-refrigerated. We cannot accept any goods that require a can opener or that are expired. There is a table in the 200 Wing Hallway for these

Great Oaks College/Young Adult Activities February 23: Get-to-gather; 5 PM

See Aarek for Details

Lessons will be presented in English and Spanish Brunch will be served following the lesson.

Childcare will be provided. RSVP by February 15th office@greatoaks.org

901-372-4449 Signup on the attendance sheet on the bulletin board.

Here is the link to sign up to help and/or bring food Perfect Potluck! https://

www.PerfectPotluck.com/TYQS5558 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO DECORATE

3 ROUND TABLES

-You are invited to Game Night on February 23rd at 5-7 PM in the GYM. Please bring $3.00 per child for food. Also bring games to play and nerf guns.

Marriage Class coming in the Spring!

Each spring we have a stronger-marriages encouragement – either a seminar or a class – and this year is our “class” year, so make plans to join us for a

Elders/Deacons/Ministers Retreat

March 6 & 7 @ Great Oaks

Friday Night at 6 (meal provided.) Speaker and games

to follow.

Saturday at 9 breakfast is provided followed by a

speaker and finish around noon.

All Elders/Deacons are signed up - if you cannot make

it you must contact Kenny Harris.

New Cellphone numbers for James and Charlene Parsons. James (901) 603-4618 Charlene (901) 444-2415

Bible Study Every Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Open to everyone.

SERVING—February 23, 2020

Men’s Prayer Group Meets: Thursday Morning @ 7:00 AM

FYI: There are 2 elders in the Elders Conference Room (Room 104) following the Sunday AM service each week. If you have a prayer request or need, please see them. No appoint-ment necessary.

FOR THE RECORD

02/16/2020 Week 2020 Avg 2020 Goal

Wednesday (02/12)

Bible Study 243 273 320

Sunday (02/16)

Bible Study 331 336 320

Sunday AM 532 513 520

Sunday PM* 271 274 320

Contribution $16,529 $18,501 $18,000

*Includes 6 at youth Area-Wide

SCHEDULE: WORKS SUPPORTED:

Sunday Bible Study: 9 AM Voice of Truth International

Sunday Worship: 10 AM & 5 PM Tennessee Children’s Home

Wednesday Bible Study 2 PM & 7 PM Potter Children’s Home

PHONE : (901) 372-4449 Memphis School of Preaching

FAX: (901) 377-3039 Focus Press/Brad Harrub/Nashville

SPANISH: (901) 378-2294 Church of Mezhevaya, Ukraine

MINISTERS/Cell Numbers: Church in Pokrovsk, Ukraine

Pulpit: Tim Alsup 901-201-1341 Church in Zimbabwe/Noah Gonzo

Youth: Matthew Higginbotham Church in Costa Rica/Joaquin Rojas

865-274-3472 Gary Reaves Spanish Ministry in NC College/20’s: Aarek Farmer Church in Brazil/Randy Short

901-574-0192 Operation Ukraine/Columbus, MS Spanish: Moises Umana Church in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

210-919-8151 Church in Honduras ELDERS: Apologetics Press Kenny Harris, Larry Jackson, Lynn HopeWorks Parrish, Mark Pledge, Don Hutson, Macon Road church of Christ Mickey Barker: Michael Williams Las Flores church of Christ, Peru

Secretaries: Brenda Amon: office@greatoaks.org Pam McKay: pmckay@greatoaks.org

FACEBOOK: Iglesia de Christo Great Oaks WEBSITE: www.greatoaks.org

Songs:

AM: Tim Simpson PM: Jonathan Long

Communion Devotional: Lee Esgro

Prayers: AM PM: PM:

Opening: Bill Hardman Opening: Dave Jackson Closing: Stephen Marvin

Scripture Reading:

AM: Hunter McWilliams PM: David Danley

Presiding Elder: Mickey Barker Elder’s Spotlight: Mickey Barker

Backup: Kenny Harris

Lord’s Supper AM: Gary Green* Steve Ritter, Anthony Rogers, Barry Russell, Elmer Holder*, Justin Sanders, Michael Shirley, Darrell Speight

Lord’s Supper PM: Hunter Campbell, Charlie Wyatt (Library)

Nursery Attendants:

Babies: AM: Holley Kiihnl, Heather Wyatt PM: Hannah Van der Maas, Ashley Kemp Toddlers: AM: Bobbie Kyle, Lyn Kyle PM: Melinda Smock, Pam Green

Visiting the Visitors - February 23, 2020

Food: Allison Collier Visit: Craig & Allison Collier

OTHERS TO SERVE MONTH OF February 2020

USHERS: Steve Hannah, Robbie Matthews, Beau McKay, Cliff McKinney, Don Hutson, Noel Martin, Scott Slocum

Backups: Joe Gillentine, Wesley Hubbard, Dave Jackson, Mike Milligan (please be in the Library 15 min. before every service)

GREETERS: Main: Bill & Pak Petty Brunswick: Larry Baker Ed/GYM: Cole & Becky Traywick New Building: Chris & Shawn Walker Backup: Rick Knox, (Door greeters should plan to arrive 30 min. early before each service.)

LOCK BUILDING: Martin Garcia Backup: Peter Welch

VIDEO STREAMING: AM: Brian Hulen PM: Jason McKay Backups: AM: Keith Ledbury PM: Todd McWilliams

MEDICAL RESPONSE TEAM: Sunday: Michael Shirley, Nadja Barrantes Wednesdays: Kristie Welch, Melissa Beatty

SAFETY TEAM: Steve Grinder, Jeff Smock, Jason McKay, Chris Wilson, Don Turner

PREPARE COMMUNION: Gregorio & Christina Amaro