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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

One day Jesus had a very unpleasant task to do. Jesus was sick. He was heart-sick. He knew that in twenty-four hours He would be dead and His spirit was heavy. Thirteen men trudged up a dark stairway to an upstairs room. Supper was about to be served.

Custom dictated that before the meal they would need to have their feet washed. I don’t know why they didn’t wash their hands first, exactly how that fit in, but they wanted to have the

feet clean before the meal was eaten. Usually the task of feet cleaning was relegated to a servant, in fact to the lowest slave that you could find. This job was very unpleasant. I mean think about it--do you enjoy smelling a sweaty stinky foot?

Imagine Jesus, washing 24 of those types of feet! Nobody wanted to lower themselves to perform that low-down chore. In fact, their thinking was not focused on humility but on status at that point. So, Jesus got up and took the towel from its peg and got the basin from its corner in the room and in silence He knelt before the nearest disciple.

He took each filthy foot in His own hand and began to tenderly wash away all traces of dirt and filth. The same hands that fashioned the galaxies of the universe now cleansed away all filth and grit. Fingers that formed the foundations of the world were now drying toes. Those lips that would soon be black and blue from beating and parched from thirst, smiled in love at each disciple. And those eyes that would soon grow glassy from death on the cross gazed into the depths of their hearts.

Today He kneels before each of us, not to condemn but to purify. As Jesus looks into our face He instantly knows the hidden secrets of sin in our life. All our sins come up before Him in their awful hideousness. We might think that He would skip us, that he would not wash our feet. But not Jesus. He kneels there and washes all our sins away. His nail pierced hands cup the water of life and apply it to our filth. We are totally forgiven and totally cleansed.

Jesus washes us knowing that in the future we will be deserters, that we will betray Him. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows that we will fail Him again, and yet He believes in us. Today, Jesus is standing before us to wash our hearts. What substance is He going to use? He’s going to use blood, His blood to wash the sin from our heart. What an awesome Savior we have.

Vision Team Sunday & 5th Sunday Fellowship

January 31, 2016

9:00-9:35 Fellowship Time (coffee/juice/donuts)

9:45 Worship

11:45 Lunch in the Outreach $5 per person...BBQ, Potato Salad, Beans,& Slaw!! Sign up at the Welcome Center

FAMILY NEWS PRAYER

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE—Our church has an opportunity to help a local family that is trying to get verified to be foster parents. They need 2 twin mattresses with boxsprings and 2 sets of twin bedding (1 for a boy, 1 for a girl). They can be new or gently used. They also need $109 for a fire inspection and $20 for a TB test for the caregiver. We need to act quickly, so if you can help with any of these items, please let Stephen Gerrald know as soon as possible, by Feb. 3rd at the latest. (email Stephen at gerraldster@gmail.com or text him at 903-449-2645 ) If you would like to donate money to help with this, give it to Stephen or someone in the church office.

SYMPATHY—Our thoughts and prayers go out to Derald & Lesa Bulls on the passing of his uncle James LeFan. A celebration of his life will be held on Jan. 25th @ 10AM at Western Hills.

5th SUNDAY LUNCH—will be on January 31st after services. Cost $5.00 per person. We will enjoy BBQ beef brisket with beans, potato salad, and slaw. Quartet / Congregational Singing and Devotional. Sign up for head count at the Information Center. Also sign up if you wish to bring a dessert…..we will need about 25 desserts.

MEN’S BREAKFAST—Our next men’s breakfast will be this Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00AM. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or let the office know by Monday at noon if you plan to come!

BLOOD DRIVE—Our next Blood Drive will be on February 3rd. Sign up TODAY.

ADULT RETREAT— Jan– Kay Ranch, 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.

THANK YOU—Thank you for the beautiful plant, but most of all we want to thank everyone for your prayers, love and support during this difficult time. We also thak the ladies that helped to prepare and serve the delicious meal to the family. It was all greatly appreciated! ~the family of Ruth McFadden BABY SHOWER—honoring Lacey Welch will be on Saturday, Feb. 6th in Roanoke, TX. See Bulletin Board for more information. Registered at Amazon, Target & Buy Buy Baby.

CHURCH MEMBERS: Carl Melton, Mary Jones, Raymundo Rameriz, Johnny Bassett, Evelyn Perry, Paul & Carol Helton, Sue Johnson, John Figgins, Daisy Redding, Mike Marsters, Louise Peace, Webber Woodall, Harley & Lucy Staley, Roy Jones, Kristi Anthony, Lance Johnson. FRIENDS & FAMILY: Marka Bennett, Kim Helton, Mitch Castleberry, Ben Wallace, Patti Garrett, Charles Usry, Terry Oakes, Ronni Ricketson, Kynlee Holland, Mary Bove, Jimmy Wayne Moore, Shaunda Guinn, Bobby Castleberry, Frances Council, Shirley Bills Jenkins, Loyce May, Kathy Harville, Mona Drake, Jimbo Thompson, Vicki Frankland, Linda Warren, Bobbie Easterwood, Jordan Welch, Ron Lewallen, Linda Peace, Becky Lamberson, Betty Herbert, Aubrey McNutt, Carol McMillan, Carol Ward, Jillian Ingram, Dr. Chris Manschreck, VanderPools. MILITARY DEPLOYED OVERSEAS: Donny Shaffer, James Crimmin. PRAYER REQUESTS: Please contact the church office or e-mail: mollywoodall@suddenlink.net www.lamaravenueprayerrequests.blogspot.com

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JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL February is I Love My Youth Group Month “ILMYG” PICK UP SCHEDULE @ THE YOUTH WALL. SENIORS!!!- I need to know if you would like your senior in High School to participate in our Senior Sunday and other senior activities. Please email/text me. jaredlacoc@gmail.com / 903-268-1037 and I will get you a packet of information.

KIDS FOR CHRIST &

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

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 pass code. Type in church as the passcode. Look for the session that has Lamar Ave. Church of Christ that is PW2 June 13-16

Acts 2:47 ……praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. “He used to come to church.” “He is a

former member of the church, but he has not been in the church in years.” We hear and use these phrases at times when we talk about people who don’t come on a regular bases to the assembly or when a person dies and we want to explain to others about that person, we use the phrase, “former member.” There is no such thing as a “former member,” even when we leave behind our relationship with God. In the church, we are in or we are out, but we cannot be in the middle. (Rev. 3:14-16.) In Acts 2:41 and 43, the Bible tells us that God adds to the church the people who obey the gospel of Christ. That means that when we obey, through baptism, we become members of the church. We become part of the body of Christ. The Bible also teaches us that when a person is not faithful to Christ that person loses his relationship with Him. What a privilege we have to be members of the Church Jesus bought with his precious blood. We have the blessing to be called His brothers. (Hebrews 2:11) The sad thing is when we decide to depart from Him and separate ourselves from His communion. He doesn’t depart from us. We depart from Him through our bad attitudes and sin when we want to live our life like the world does. The church is not like a club where you just pay your fees every month or every year. It is not just a place where you go once a year or to funerals and weddings. Being in the Church means to have a personal relationship with God through Christ and serving others so they too can know Him and become part of his body. James 4:4-4 is very clear. Verse 4 says if we want to be friends of the world we become enemies of God but verse 4 says if we want to come closer to God, He will draw closer to us more and more. We need to continue the good fight until the end of our lives or until Jesus comes. Let’s appreciate the blessings and the privileges we have to be members of the body of Christ, the church that Jesus built. John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

EKKLESIA Marcelino Rodriguez

Worship Leader — Allan Fain

Welcome / Call To Worship

102 Great Is The Lord Almighty! 54 We Bring The Sacrifice of Praise

*** This Is The Day

Prayer— Doug Faires

693 Heart Of A Servant

694 Servant Song

Dismissal for Children’s Worship (Molly W./ Lisa D./ Hayden R./ Cody A./ Lauren T./ Kaitlyn M.)

490 It Is Well With My Soul

Message—Patrick Cannon

679 Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

365 How Beautiful

Communion— Cliff Kerby

Offering

Shepherds Prayer—Wayne Kerby

WORSHIP

Songs marked with an *** will not be found in the hymnal. Song will be displayed on the screen.

SUNDAY EVENING

Patrick Cannon

Baptism

Justin Broun

Alissa Nutt

WEDNESDAY

S IMPLE SUPPERS

Chicken Enchilada Soup

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

January 31st—Vision Team / 5th Sunday Lunch February 2nd—Men’s Breakfast February 3rd—Blood Drive February 7th —Brent & Jill Nichols Visiting February 14th—Celebrate New Life (Baby Dedication) February 14th—Faithful Readers February 21st—Visitor Luncheon—Life Group#6 February 26th—27th—Adult Retreat—Jan Kay Ranch February 28th—Celebrate Marriage Sunday February 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 August 9th—13th—Pictorial Directory (First Session) August 25th—27th—Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

** Items in red are new additions this week!

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 hectoresau@hotmail.com Brent Nichols/ Niteroi, Brazil nicholsinniteroi@gmail.com Javier Ortiz/La Chona, Mexico jahoo37@hotmail.com

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 (01/31/2016) Sound Booth: Nathan Ryser Opening Prayer: Communion Prayer: Kyle Jones Communion Servers: Kevin Russell Jay Spencer Kevin Shackleford Jimmy Theilman Clay Spencer CJ Weems Clint Spencer James Weems Responses/Closing Prayer: Richard Peace Children’s Worship: NO CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

January 17, 2016 Report

Bible Class…………………………………....……………………..……….. 168 Hispanic Bible Class……(Adults)…..………..……………..……....... 29 Total Bible Class……………………………………………………………. 197

Morning Worship…………………………...……………..........…......... 373 Hispanic Worship……………………………………………...…….………. 40 Total Worship Services——————————————————————-- 413

Evening Worship/ LIFE Groups..……………………………...……… 140 Hispanic Evening Worship….………………………..…..……………... 39

Total Evening Services……………………………….………….…..…… 179 CONTRIBUTION..…………………………...…....………..….. $ 11,983 BUDGET …….…...………………………....……..…………….. $ 12,941 YTD BUDGET………….…………………………………………. $ 4,076

Pantry Needs: Peanut Butter / Grape Jelly

Rainbow Room Items: Bottled Water / Juice Boxes