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Proverbs   16:3   says,   “Commit   to   the   Lord  whatever   you   do,   and   your   plans   will   succeed.”    We  as  a  body  at  West  Erwin  did  just  that  when  we  began   our   search   with   40   days   of   prayer   and  fasting,   seeking   God’s   guidance   to   fill   our   pulpit.    We   prayed   believing   in   what   is   written   in  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.”  We   asked  God   for   the   right  man   and   his  family  to  join  with  us  as  we  grow  from  the  heart  of  Tyler   spreading   the   Gospel   of   Jesus   Christ.     God  has   answered   our   prayers   by   leading   us   to   ask  Jason   Reeves   and   his   family   to   join   us   in   this  mission.    He,  his  wife  Tiersa,  and  their  4  children;  Mason   (18),   Kacey   (13),   Jacob   (11),   and   Bowen  (10)   have   accepted   the   offer   and  will   be   here   to  begin  their  work  with  us  on  July  3rd.  

Jason   is   passionate   about   communicating  the   Gospel   message,   and   God   has   called   and  equipped   him   with   the   ability   to   speak   boldly.    The  sermons  he  delivers  are  filled  with  scripture,  application   to   edify   and   convict   and   relevant   to  share  through  the  week  with  those  we  encounter  in  our  daily  lives.    His  biblical  preaching  education  came   from   a   Certificate   of   Ministry   from   The  Center  for  Christian  Education,  a  Bachelor  of  Arts  Degree   in   Ministry   and   Leadership   at   Dallas  Christian  College,   and  a  Master  of  Arts  Degree   in  Biblical   Interpretation   at   Lubbock   Christian  University.    The  Churches  he  has  worked  with  are  

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the   Mesquite   Church   of   Christ   as   a   deacon   of  Family  Life  and  then  an  Associate  minister,  and  most   recently   the   Graceton   Church   of   Christ   as  the   pulpit   minister.     His   wife   Tiersa   is   a  tremendous   asset   with   the   work   she   does   in  children’s  and  women’s  ministry.  

We  are  excited  to  begin  this  new  chapter  in   the   history   of  West   Erwin.    We   ask   that   you  join   with   us   in   another   40   days   of   prayer   and  fasting  for  our  future.    Hebrews  10:23-­‐24  “Let  us  hold  unswervingly  to  the  hope  we  profess,  for  he  who   promised   is   faithful.   And   let   us   consider  how  we  may   spur   one   another   on   toward   love  and  good  deeds.”  

The  West  Erwin  Elders    

Jason  &  Tiersa  Mason,  Kacey,  Jacob  &  Bowen    

Crawford’s Clipboard

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for information on what you can do to help.

KARING KITCHEN West Erwin will host the Karing Kitchen on Monday, July

18. Help us serve the community. We serve from 6:00-7:00 and are prepping at 5:00. Join us!

NEBRASKA MISSION TRIP All of those going to Nebraska need to be working on their

classes. We will meet this coming Sunday afternoon at 5:00 to work on classes.

NEW ORLEANS MISSION TRIP If you have not already signed up for the New Orleans

Mission trip, please do so by Sunday, June 19.

IMPORTANT DATES June 18-24 Joplin Mission Trip June 26 Middle School Devotional July 3 Combined Devotional July 7-16 Nebraska Mission Trip July 18 West Erwin hosts Karing Kitchen July 23-29 New Orleans Mission Trip

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Youth With Heart... by Danny EXCITING TIMES!

As you all know, we announced this past Sunday that Jason Reeves and his family will begin working with us as the new preaching minister. He will begin in July. We are very excited to have Jason as a part of our team. He is a great guy with a real heart for God. Thanks to our Elders for their vision and leadership and allowing God to direct us in our search. Remember our challenge for 40 days of Prayer & Fasting.

THANKS! Middle School Mystery was a blast! We had a great time

together… learning, working, worshipping & just having fun! Thanks to Kristi Harris, Mary Lockhart, Laurie Kimball, Danielle Rousseau, Christina Denman, Caylee Stamps & James Dykmann for going as sponsors.

JOPLIN MISSION TRIP

This next week, a group of 22 of us will be in Joplin, MO to help with the Disaster Relief. We will be staying in a church building just south of town and working in Joplin. Please pray for our safety, good health and success in our mission.

If you are interested in helping, check www.westerwin.com

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of all of you who helped.

Active? or Mature? Is there a difference between an active and a mature church? Normally, we gauge an active church by the number of programs they are involved in and how well the people support the various church ventures. The Scriptures are clear regarding the criteria for measuring the maturity level of a church. Paul says it’s all about Faith, Hope, and Love.

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West Erwin Blood Drive Sunday, June 26th Be sure to sign up Sunday, June 19th

Watch for table in foyer

Thank You Many thanks to Danny, James, and all the young people who worked in the heat to clean up around the Benevolence Center. It looks great! We are proud of it and proud

Growing  in  Grace  by  Mike  Gravois    

“When  the  Son  of  man  cometh,  shall  he  find  faith  on  the  earth?"ʺ    Luke  18:8  Faith  means  simply  believing.  Evangelistic  faith  means  believing  God  to  the  saving  of  the  soul  or  for  

healing  of  our  bodies.  Faith  is  the  dynamo  of  all  religious  life  and  the  mainspring  of  a  substantial  progress.  Faith  was  the  dominant  keynote  of  the  old  dispensation;  the  highest  tribute  given  to  Abraham  was  that  he  'ʹbelieved  God.'ʹ  Spiritual  forces  often  elude  us  because  we  demand  evidence  or  proof,  and  in  our  day,  even  a  sign  from  heaven,  before  we  accept  them.  They  must  pass  through  the  laboratory  of  theology,  and  be  sifted.  Faith  takes  hold  on  forces  that  are  infinite  and  enduring;  it  stands  high  above  dogma,  has  no  elements  of  uncertainty,  is  well  grounded,  and  bespeaks  spiritual  sanity.  

Faith  is  not  a  spasmodic  force,  but  an  assurance  of  contact  between  the  soul  and  its  God.  It  should  grow  stronger,  brighter,  and  undiminished  with  the  passing  years.  Faith,  sad  to  say,  has  become  identified  with  creeds...  

What  is  needed  in  the  world  today  -­‐‑  we  might  say  the  paramount  need  -­‐‑  is  not  more  expensive  churches,  more  artistic  music,    greater  eloquence  in  the  pulpit,  finer  literary  or  social  attainments,  but  more  of  the  mighty  moving  power  of  God;  more  faith  in  God'ʹs  Word,  and  more  trusting  in  Christ'ʹs  atoning  blood.  We  need  more  of  the  old-­‐‑time  religion  and  mighty  manifestation  of  God'ʹs  supernatural  power  in  definite  religious  experiences....                                                                                                                            

   (Taken  from  Divine  Healing  by  J.  Grant  Anderson)  

VBS  is  August  6!  We  need  some   items   for  VBS!  Please   contact  Nancy  Crawford   if   you   have   any   of   the   following:   shade  canopies   (tents),   small   containers   with   lids,   beads,  old  jewelry  that  doesn't  need  to  be  returned,  toaster  oven,  baskets  (any  size),  artificial  fruit  or  vegetables  for  decoration  &  baby  food  jars.  

 

Events  of  Interest  The   League   Street   Church   of   Christ   in   Sulphur  Springs  invites  you  to  their  Leadership  Seminar  June  25-­‐26.    Please  register  by  phone  at  903.885.1531  or  email  lscoc@hotmail.com.    See  the  flyer  on  the  news  &  notes  bulletin  board  for  more  information.    The  44th  Annual  Foundation  School  of  Church  Music  will  be   July  3-­‐8  at  Twin  Oaks  Ranch   in  Buda,  Texas.    See  the  flyer  on  the  news  &  notes  bulletin  board.  The  65th  Annual  Singing  School  at  Abilene  Christian  University  will  be   July  10-­‐15.    Come  early   to  attend  the   Worship   Leader’s   Conference   July   8   &   9.    Register   at   www.SingingSchool.org.     See   the  brochure  on  the  news  &  notes  bulletin  board.  

 

West  Erwin  Blood  Drive  Mark  your  calendars   for   June  26!  Our  annual  Blood  Drive  will  be   taking  place  at   the  Family  Life  Center.  Look  for  the  sign  up  table  in  the  foyer  on  June  19.      

Anniversary  Party  Our  parents  found  in  each  other  the  precious  gift  of  love,   friendship   and   raising   a   family.     Because   you  have   played   such   an   important   part   in   their   lives,  please  join  us,  the  children  of  Carroll  &  Betty  David,    for   a   50th   Wedding   Anniversary   in   honor   of   our  parents.  Saturday,  June  25,  2011  from  2:00-­‐4:00  p.m.  at   Shiloh   Road   Church   of   Christ,   1801   Shiloh   Road,  Tyler,   TX.     No   gifts,   please.     (Carroll   &   Betty   have  many  friends  here  at  West  Erwin.  We  are  thankful  for  their  example  to  us!)  

 

With  Sympathy  Our   deepest   sympathy   is   extended   to   the   Knight  family  on  the  loss  of  Roger  Knight.    Services  were  Monday  at  West  Erwin  Church  of  Christ.    Our  love  &  prayers  are  with  Jan  and  the  family.  

 

Lost  &  Found  Please   check   the   lost   &   found   cabinet   in   the  Main  Foyer  in  case  you  have  any  items  there.    There  are  several   dishes   that   have   not   been   claimed.     Items  not   claimed  by   the   end   of   June  will   be   donated   to  the  Benevolent  Center.    

Thank  You  Sweet   friends,   Thank   you   for   the   prayers,   phone  calls,  pretty  cards,  flowers,  Lunch  Bunch  and  all  the  concern   for  my  health   these   last   few  weeks.     I   am  much   improved   and   well   on   my   way   to   a   full  recovery.  Love  to  all,  

Ruth  Bell  Dear  West  Erwin,  Thank  you  for  the  prayers,  cards  and   visits   during   my   recovery.     Your   support   has  tremendously   helped   me   during   these   difficult  times.  In  Christ,  

Frank  Aven  A  big  THANK  YOU  to  Donny  Ingram  for  driving  the  children  who  were  day  campers  to  Camp  Deer  Run  last  week.  We  appreciate  all  you  do,  Donny!  

Baptism  Congratulations   to   Brayden   Kempton   who   was  baptized   Sunday   night,   June   12,   by   his   dad,   Todd.    Brayden  just  completed  5th  grade  and  is  the  son  of  Todd   &   Kenna   Kempton.     His   address   is   18078  Briarcrest  Drive,  Flint,  TX    75762.    Welcome  to  the  family,  Brayden!  

   

 

MR. & MRS. TERRY FRICK INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE

THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR DAUGHTER

Julie Beth Frick to

Nathan Wayne VanBuskirk SON OF MR. AND MRS. MARK VANBUSKIRK

SATURDAY THE SECOND OF JULY TWO THOUSAND AND ELEVEN

TWO O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON WEST ERWIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

A fresh look at the Ten Commandments

2011 Wednesday Night Summer Series

June 22: “No Idols” Mark Edge, Shiloh Rd. Hot Fudge Brownie Sundaes @ FLC

 June  16,  2011                      From  The  Heart  of  Tyler              Vol.  42  –  No.  24  Records   Sunday-­‐June  12   Sunday-­‐  June  5   Year  Ago  Bible  Class   431   411   438  Worship  a.m.   679   630   660  Worship  p.m.   323   NC   464  Wed.  p.m.   240   306   305  Contribution   $22,522.25   $34,388.60   $27,641.05  Weekly  Budget   $27,981.00      

 

SERVING  SUNDAY  Call  to  Worship                                                              Paul  Montandon  Prayer                                                    Jeff  Parrish  Scripture                                                          Mike  McClenny  Dismiss                                                                  Fred  Wingate  Presiding  At  The  Lord’s  Table                                                                                  Bob  Paul  

SERVING  COMMUNION  Melvin  Crow                                      David  Demic  Don  Crowder                                                              Harold  Denman  Clinton  Culpepper                                                                                                        Sean  Denman  Ken  Culpepper                                                                              Howard  Dickson  

6:00  P.M.  ASSEMBLY  Prayer                                          Justin  Parrish  Scripture                                                                    Marc  Philpot  Dismiss                                                              Jimmie  Philpot  

GREETERS  Odie  &  Dolores  Kennedy  &  Kinsey  Lockhart  Robert  &  Mary  Lee  &  Courtney  Lockhart  Pete  &  Alisa  Leung  &  Austin  Millican  Visitor  Center:  Todd  &  Kenna  Kempton  

Paul  &  Shelia  Lewis    

Pick  up  cards  for  6/19:  Colton  Haile,  Corey  Prestidge,  Evan  Kingsbury,  Toby  Marse,  Braden  Lockhart  

 

Sound  booth  for  6/19-­‐6/26:  Todd  Kempton  &    Daniel  DuPree  

Minibus  driver   for  Sunday  &  Wednesday:  Don  Ingram,  ph.   903.253.4600.     Please   call   if   you   need  transportation.  

Children’s   Ministry   for   6/19:   Nursery   a.m.:   Joanna  Stamps   |   Toddlers   a.m.:   Lisa   Snell   |   Toddlers   p.m.:   Jill  Smith  |  Children’s  Worship:  Smith  

Hospitalized:   Mother   Frances   Hospital:   Linton   Stewart,  brother-­‐in-­‐law   of   Charleen   Clayton,   ICU   |     ETMC   Pittsburg:  Mildred   Barnwell,   mother   of   Linda   Marts,   undergoing   tests   &  receiving  blood  transfusions  |  Park  Place  Rehabilitation:   James  Phillips,   Room   112   |   Clairmont   Rehabilitation:   Wade  McDonald,   room   110|   Updates:   Linda   Boudreau   had   knee  replacement   surgery   June  16  at   Spine  &   Joint.   |   Stephen   Pickle,  son   of   Sallyann,   had   a   leg   amputated   below   the   knee.   |     Anita  Potter   has   begun   treatments   this   week   for   leg   cancer.   |   B.J.  Tucker,   uncle   of   Sondra  Ramsour,   is   very   ill   in  Houston.   |  West  Erwin  Family:  Jim  Cox  |  Clinton  &  Louise  Culpepper  |    Clay  Kirby  |  Tommy  Lowrance  |  Wade  McDonald  |  Forest  &  Mary  McFadden  |  Bettye  Price  |    Sylvia  Tharpe  |  Mike  Watts  |  Ray  Womack  |  Ongoing  concerns:   Johnny  Anders   |    Darrell  &  Nell  Beard   |  Delle  Bullard   |    Kalli  Huff  |    Archie  Kennard  |  Opal  Mathews  |  Bill  McCain  |  Penny  McDonald   |   Samuel   Mink   |   Kay   Parrish   |     Maxine   Ray   |   George  Richardson   |   Ira  &  Esther  Wilson     |  Dorothy  Woods     |   Family   &  Friends:     Nancy   Chandler,   daughter   of  Wanda   Cook   |   Loralea  Epperson,   co-­‐worker   of   Connie   Sublette   |   W.   A.   Fielding,   Jr.,  brother-­‐in-­‐law  of  Phil  Marts  |  Raymond  Hardin,  brother  of  James  |  Jill  Meigs,  friend  of  Jan  Weeks   |  Bertie  Steel,  mother  of  Carolyn  Blackstone   |   Sandy   Williams,   cousin   of   Chuck   Gillam   |   Carey  Woods,  stepson  of  Dorothy