Johnson Avenue church of Christ

iglesia de Cristo “Where God’s family builds eternal homes”

523 South Johnson Ave | El Cajon, CA 92020 | 619-444-6106 | www.jacofc.org

To Our Guests, Thanks for coming today! Stay a while after services, let us get to know you!

Andrew Lemus, Evangelist Oscar Velazquez, Evangelista Derrick Victor, Evangelist

JACOC Prayer List

Be sure to include them in your daily prayers Karen Mendez, Yamileth De La Rosa Solano, Ana Garcia,

Isaac Mendez (all recently baptized) Samael De La Rosa (bone marrow transplant) Joshua Norton (grandson of Stouts, in drug recovery center)

Joe Haynes (pray for success in his new job) Laylie DeGarmo (recovering from seizures)

Aleasha Bell’s parents (recovering from car accident)

Joe Baruffaldi (health concerns)

Lucca Baruffaldi (health and developmental challenges) Melissa Beaver (migraine headaches)

Tony Clark (brother of Natalie Price), issues with drugs Carol Crawford (health issues)

Carla Farrell (issues with Multiple Sclerosis) Betty Jourdan (Carol Crawford's sister), successful heart

procedure, doing better Bev McDowney (friend of Carol Baruffaldi), breast cancer

Archie Morris (Carol Crawford's brother), leukemia Leatrice Nadeau (health, in long-term care)

Carol Reed (loss of her husband Roland) Paula Root, friend of Carol Baruffaldi (health challenges)

Angie & Harry Schirer’s 22-year-old son's physical and emotional challenges

Debbie Stinson (completing radiation treatments) Mark Walsh (health and family)

Tisi Weins (Richard Renteria's daughter-health issues) Make the Prayer List a part of your everyday

Prayer life!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

Do you have someone who needs prayers for

strength, comfort, support, or healing? We can help!

1. You may submit your request to one of

our elders, deacons, or evangelists.

2. Email your request to prayers@jacofc.org

Also pray for the men we support who are working to spread God’s Word around the world:

Surender Yerra | Mumbai, India

Derrick Victor | El Cajon, California

Dan DeGarmo | Chillicothe, Ohio

Ariel Villa | Tijuana, México

Andrew Lemus | El Cajon, California

Oscar Velazquez | El Cajon, California

Crisis House Food Pantry - next collection is

Sunday October 29. Please place your donations in

the bins in the lobby. Thank you for giving!

October 27, 2017 - Fall Party - BOOOO! Are you ready to have fun, get spooked, and enjoy some great company? That's right, it's time for the annual Fall Party. This year the Victor's have opened up their home to host this great event that the whole church is invited to. Don't wander off just yet, they need your help! They are reaching out to the

youth & families to help set up and run 5 different games, create & run the haunted house, and to help clean up the day after. Help make this party the best one yet! Call Amy Victor to tell her how you and your family would like to help

October 29, 2017– Youth Devotional at the Tapper’s home. October 29, 2017 - Trunk Or Treat Following evening services and before our youth devotional at the Tappers, have a fun time going around the church parking lot collecting all kinds of goodies and treats. Don't forget to get that silly costume on before you make

your rounds. November 18, 2017 – “Let’s Be Thankful” Potluck

It’s never too early to start planning for this year’s potluck. Things to think about:

• Talent – Are you an “artist”? We are ready to hear you perform!

• Tasty Food – What are you planning to bring for the meal to share?

• Tell a Friend – Who can you invite to share food, family, and fun! SAVE THE DATE! 2017 Youth Holiday Party (12/16/17) - Awesome news, the

Pritchard Family is going to be hosting this years’ Youth Holiday Party. Come ready to goof off, have fun, and build relationships with all your peers. More info to come! Don't Forget About These Other Upcoming Events Mark your calendar for the other Youth Devotionals (11/12, 11/26), Bible Buddies

(2/4/18, 2/11/18, 2/18/18, 2/25/18), 2018 Bible Bowl (3/3/18), 2018 VBS (7/9-7/13/18), 2018 FC Summer Camp (7/15-7/21/18). We have some great things to look forward to!

Take time to enjoy a QUOTEFALLS “BIBLE QUOTE” PUZZLE

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The object of QuoteFalls is to construct a quotation by selecting from available letters in the vertical columns. The letters in each column of the puzzle will go into the squares immediately below them, but not necessarily in the order they appear. A word broken at the end of a line will continue on the next line. A black square indicates the end of the word. When all letters are in their correct squares, you will be able to read a quotation across the grid from left to right. NOTE: If you need a hint, check the bottom of the BIRTHDAYS section.

October 15 , 2017

Church Schedule Programa Español es en Azul

SUNDAY CLASSES 9:00 AM Front of Auditorium

The Apostleship Taught by Ryan Swaim

Rear of Auditorium The Law

Taught by Harry Schirer

Sala 13 - Arriba CLASE DE BIBLIA

Impartido por Oscar Velazquez

SUNDAY 10:00 AM SERVICES The Watchman Watcheth

Derrick Victor

10:00 AM - SERVICIO ESPAÑOL Oscar Velazquez

SUNDAY 5:00 PM SERVICES Comfort in Knowledge:

The Second Coming Andrew Lemus

WEDNESDAY 7PM Midweek Bible Study

Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

Sala 13 - Arriba CLASE DE BIBLIA

Impartido por Oscar Velazquez

The Johnson Avenue Church of Christ Vision Statement “We are growing together as a close, loving, spiritual family; edifying and equipping ourselves

for discipleship, spreading God’s word as faithful soldiers of Christ, while doing everything to the Glory of God”

Morning Messenger

Prayers Needed

Sarah Downs, the daughter of Paulina Figueroa, has

asked for prayers on Paulina’s behalf. Paulina has been

undergoing tests and most recently had a PET scan. They

are expecting the results this week and the family has

asked for the prayers for Paulina’s health and for her test

results. Thank you.

Update on Samael De La Rosa: His bone marrow

transplant was completed on 9/26

Lee Gregoire passed away on Saturday night (9/23/17).

Lee visited here often for the last year or so on Sunday

evenings with his daughter Gail.

Let’s Be Thankful Potluck – COMING SOON

Time to start planning!. Also, we are now accepting

donations toward the payment for the facility. You may

give them to Lisa Kenyo n or Marjorie Kelly.

JACOC Corporate Meeting – Sunday October 22

All members! We will have our Corporate Meeting after

morning services. Please be prepared to stay a while for

this important meeting. Thank you!

Bob Pharr, former member at Johnson Avenue, and

father of Debbie Morris (Debbie Morris is Richard and

Rose Morris’ daughter-in-law) passed away Monday,

Sept. 18, 2017 in Allen, Texas. Bob leaves his wife,

Virginia, his daughter Debbie, & sons Steve & Mark. He

was 86 years old and in failing health for some time.

Please pray for the Pharr and Morris families.

We Want You! -. Would you like to help as a greeter or in

KBT? Get your parents approval and reach out to Randy

Johnson (greeter) or Julie McConnaughy (Kids Bible

Time) and let them know you are ready to serve. Are you

a Christian young man looking to serve in our Sunday or

Wednesday worship services? Reach out to Randy

Johnson and let him know that you want to put your

talents to use. We Need You!

CONGREGATIONAL

FIVE DAYS A WEEK

New Testament

BIBLE READING

WEEK 41 | Oct 15 - 21

MON: Jer 27, 28, 29, 24;

James 4

TUE: Jer 37, 21, 34; Psalm 79; James 5

WED: Jer 30-33; 1 Peter 1

THU: Jer 38, 39, 52; 1 Pet 2

FRI: 2 Kin 24-25; 2 Chr 36; Ps 126; 1 Pt 3

Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with

great eagerness and examined the Scriptures

every day to see if what Paul said was true.

The LET’S BE THANKFUL Potluck is coming…the date is November 18th…more to come…

MEMBER INFORMATION The JACOC financial statements are always available to our members upon request. Please ask one of the elders and we will make sure to get a copy to you.

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Right attitudes help us to please God and do His work faithfully Gary Henry, Wordpoints.com

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 10/1 Billy Perkins 10/3 Anderson Lemus 10/5 Antonia Sapon 10/5 Jessica Velazquez 10/6 Angela Sapon 10/6 Susie Heavilin 10/8 Bill Gove 10/9 Ron Betsworth 10/9 Derrick Ramsey 10/10 Micah Raymer 10/11 Nikki Delgado 10/12 Linda Vail 10/14 Abigale Walsh 10/15 Mildred Fox 10/15 Jack Howell 10/16 Cierra Kelly 10/16 Ariana Rodriguez 10/17 John (JP) Price 10/19 Dillard Harwell 10/21 Julie Simpson 10/23 Harry Schirer 10/23 Hayden Pritchard 10/25 Severiana Mendez 10/25 Mackenzie Price 10/25 Willow Swaim 10/26 Luz Echevarria 10/26 Mario Arevalo 10/27 Halston Pritchard 10/28 Ariana Lemus

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES

10/6 Lew & Donna Smith 10/8 Oscar & Jessica

Velazquez 10/11 Michael Sr. & Donnetta

Roberts 10/30 Jose & Blanca

Alvarado

Looking for a great way to grow spiritually in 2017?

Why not put your FAITH

INTO ACTION by joining us on the next SERVICE

PROJECT workday.

See Andrew Lemus for

info!

Quotefalls Hint:

Proverbs 4 (NIV)

Managing Life by Rickie Jenkins, Focus Online

Solomon said long ago, “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life” (Prov. 4:23). Nowhere is this advice more important than in the area of our attitudes. The “heart” Solomon spoke of involves more than attitudes, of course, but no one can deny that our attitudes are a significant part of the heart that requires “keeping.” Even those with the best of intentions sometimes find their attitudes beginning to slip out of line. We need to monitor our attitudes closely and at the first sign of deterioration, bring them back to where God wants them to be. If we don’t do that, our lives will turn out to be the kind of lives we never wanted to have. Just as wrong attitudes hinder us from being what we ought to be, right attitudes help us to please God and do His work faithfully. Like the woodcutter who makes his work easier by taking the time to sharpen his ax (Eccl. 10:10), we do ourselves a big favor in the Lord’s work by adjusting our attitudes in a good direction. There is no greater advantage we can give ourselves in the work of the local congregation than to make sure our attitudes are correct. Not only does the work get done more effectively, but we enjoy it more when we have the right mental “slant” on it. This is an advantage all of us are capable of giving ourselves. The problem most of us have, though, is assuming that our attitudes are acceptable, when in reality they may have become detrimental to the work. Attitudes have a way of changing without our noticing. That is why periodic self-examinations (and they need to be honest examinations) are so important. Doing the Lord’s work effectively requires many mid-course corrections. This week, let’s think about the importance of attitudes and determine to be more careful about our own. Most local congregations are blessed with members who have numerous talents and abilities that are needed in the work that God has given us. Those abilities can’t be productive if the matter of attitude is not given some priority. While there are a number of things in life that we can do nothing about, attitude is something we can always improve. Let’s determine that our work will be helped, and not hindered, by the way we choose to think. Let’s make this a week of significant attitude improvement — and let’s be thankful for the work we can do together.

Monday: Colossians 1:9-12 Key Idea: God wants us to think as we should so we can be fruitful in good works. Questions for Family Growth: What kind of blessings did Paul pray for his brethren in Colossae? What would a “walk . . . worthy of the Lord” be? What attitude is needed if we are to bear fruit “in every good work”? Wisdom for the Day: Proverbs 19:9.

Tuesday: Matthew 22:34-40 Key Idea: We need to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. Questions for Family Growth: What question did the Pharisees ask Jesus? Why did they ask it? What was Jesus’ answer? In practical terms, what does it mean to love God? What are some ways that we can increase our love for God? Wisdom for the Day: Proverbs 19:10.

Wednesday: Romans 12:1-8 Key Idea: We need to be humble about ourselves and do our work faithfully. Questions for Family Growth: What does it mean to think “with sober judgment” about ourselves? Since we are not the only member of the body, how should we think of ourselves in relation to the other members? Wisdom for the Day: Proverbs 19:11.

Thursday: Philippians 2:1-4 Key Idea: We need to put the interests of our brethren ahead of our own interests. Questions for Family Growth: What attitudes toward our fellow Christians does Paul mention in v.2? Why are these so important in a local congregation? What are “selfish ambition” and “conceit”? What does it mean to look “to the interests of others”? Wisdom for the Day: Proverbs 19:12.

Friday: 2 Corinthians 9:1-8 Key Idea: We need to do our work for the Lord generously and cheerfully. Questions for Family Growth: What was the particular thing Paul wanted the Corinthians to be generous and cheerful about? How does the same principle apply to all of our work in the Lord? Ultimately, who supplies the “sufficiency” for our work? Wisdom for the Day: Proverbs 19:13

Life is largely about management. Each month, we recognize that when the bills come due. We can readily see how we have mismanaged or managed our money. But there is more to life than money and more to manage than our budgets each month. How well do we manage our time? Books have been written, tapes been recorded and lectures presented to teach

people how to manage their time. I have read the books, listened to the tapes and heard the lectures, but soon the information is forgotten. Day planners, electronic and in print, are sold by the millions to help people better organize their lives so that they can better organize their time. I have both and they remind me, often, how I need to better use my time. Experience in life seems to me to be the best teacher. Just miss a few deadlines, or come right up against a deadline, and

we soon figure a better way of doing things. Just let one of our children tell us they need more time with us and time management becomes important. When our mate tells us he/she needs more of our time, where do we find the time? All of us have 24 hours in a day. Many of the things that fill those 24 hours are not wrong in and of themselves, but sadly

often crowd out life with God. He does not shout or cry, audibly, like a past due project, a child or mate. But, He does shout for us to give Him our time. We must find time to meditate on the Greatness of God. We must find time to read God’s word. He wants to talk to us. We must find time to pray. He wants us to talk to Him. Time management succeeds when God manages our time. All else falls in line.

How well do we manage our habits? Of course, none of us would dare admit that our habits control us. Bad habits are hard to break but there is real joy in doing so. However, just breaking bad habits is not enough. They must be replaced with good habits or the bad ones will come again, just in new garb. Habits come so easily. They develop over a period of time. May I suggest a few good habits to work on?

First, make regular bible study a daily habit. I like the Bible verse of the day that pops upeach morning. It gets the day started off right.

Second, clean thinking is a good habit. Solomon said, “As a man thinks in his heart so is he.” Third, clean speech is another good habit. Bad language is all around us. So it is easy to fall into the habit of talking like the world when we are around bad language all day every day.

Fourth, one significant way to find reinforcement of the new habits is regularly assembling with saints who encourage one another. Our assembling is intended to stir us and provoke to love and good works (Heb. 10:24-25). They ought to be periods that are refreshing as cool spring water on a hot day.

Management is all about priorities. Management is all about what we consider to be important. Management does not fail because the evil gets in the way but because the urgent gets in the way of the important. We live from grass fire to grass fire, crisis to crisis. Life cannot be lived successfully in that way.

Consider these three things to help arrange our priorities:

➢ First, let us properly align our priorities. Priorities must be set rationally not emotionally. Emotion should provide the drive but never the direction. Setting priorities out of emotion is certain failure.

➢ Second, let us set our priorities prior to the test or use. If we set them when the test comes, again, we will decide

wrong. It is the rare occasion that one reaches the right decision in a moment.

➢ Third, let us set our priorities without regard to the consequences. We must decide what is right without regard to the cost. That is hard. Peter failed because he considered the consequences. He said that he would never deny the Lord but when the consequence of that confession became too much he denied Him.

Management of life or priorities tell on us.

They always tell the truth. The Lord hears what we say through them. So do others.

Do we?