Sunday, August 20: •Bible Bowl Studies, 4:45 PM Saturday, August 26: •Bible Marking Class, 6:00 PM Sunday, August 27: •Bible Bowl Studies, 4:45 PM •Classics Planning Meeting, 7:00 PM •Teen Devotional, 7:00-9:00 PM Wednesday, September 6: •Ladies’ Bible Classes resume 10:00 AM and 7 PM •Elders’ & Deacons’ Meeting, 8:00 PM Sunday, September 10: •Blood Drive, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM •Mission Committee Meeting, 4:30PM •Ice Cream Fellowship, 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 12: •Preachers Lunch, 11:00 AM Saturday, September 16: •Ladies’ Night Out, 6:00 PM Sunday, September 17: •Teen Devo, Group #3, 7:00-9:00 PM Sunday, September 24: •Northwest & Jason’s Deli •Bible Bowl Midterm, 3:00PM Fri, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 8: •Gospel Meeting with Wayne Jones Volume 8 - Issue 28 FAMILY ENCOURAGER "Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. -Jesus” (John 4:35, ESV) August 14-20, 2017 Weber Road Church of Christ Sharing God’s Word with Corpus Christi & the World Will This Be a Time of Growth? The Weber Road Church of Christ places great emphasis on our Bible classes and worship each week. Of course, worship and study are vital and necessary to our Christian faith, but there is much more to being a follower of Christ. Remember that Christians in the first century were involved daily with one another. Acts 2:46-47, “And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Weber Road has been a church family who, for many years, encourages this type of faith. This fall, there will be many opportunities to grow in faith and service. Here are a few of these events in random order: • Young Men and Ladies Training Classes • Bible Study and Marking Classes • Ladies Classes Wednesday Mornings and Evenings • Weekly Bible Bowl Studies (with Bible Bowl in November) • Teen Service Projects • Monthly Area Preachers and Men’s Luncheon and Devotional • Activities for Our Children and Their Families • October Gospel Meeting with Wayne Jones • Mother, Daughter and Ladies Banquet in November • An Active Classics Program (Senior Ministry) • Opportunities to Attend Gospel Meetings at Area Churches of Christ • A Variety of Great Bible Classes on Sundays and Wednesdays • Other Events and Activities for Growth, Fellowship and Service We hope that every member of the Weber Road Church of Christ will be involved and invite others to do the same. We also extend an invitation to study with anyone who wants to know more about salvation and how God wants us to obey Him. Let’s strive to be a congregation who takes Jesus’ words seriously. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16) Please Welcome Richard & Pearlie Archambault & Zachary Morris who placed membership with us on Sunday, August 13th. Also, Welcome back Ashley (Winegeart) Kelley & her son, Grayson Kelley
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Sunday, August 20: •Bible Bowl Studies, 4:45 PM
Saturday, August 26: •Bible Marking Class, 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 27: •Bible Bowl Studies, 4:45 PM
•Classics Planning Meeting, 7:00 PM
•Teen Devotional, 7:00-9:00 PM
Wednesday, September 6: •Ladies’ Bible Classes resume
10:00 AM and 7 PM
•Elders’ & Deacons’ Meeting, 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 10: •Blood Drive, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
•Mission Committee Meeting, 4:30PM
•Ice Cream Fellowship, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 12: •Preachers Lunch, 11:00 AM
Saturday, September 16: •Ladies’ Night Out, 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 17: •Teen Devo, Group #3, 7:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, September 24: •Northwest & Jason’s Deli
•Bible Bowl Midterm, 3:00PM
Fri, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 8: •Gospel Meeting with Wayne Jones
Volume 8 - Issue 28
FAMILY ENCOURAGER "Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. -Jesus” (John 4:35, ESV)
August 14-20, 2017
Weber Road Church of Christ Sharing God’s Word with
Corpus Christi & the World
Will This Be a Time of Growth? The Weber Road Church of Christ places great emphasis on our Bible classes and worship each week. Of course, worship and study are vital and necessary to our Christian faith, but there is much more to being a follower of Christ. Remember that Christians in the first century were involved daily with one another. Acts 2:46-47, “And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Weber Road has been a church family who, for many years, encourages this type of faith. This fall, there will be many opportunities to grow in faith and service. Here are a few of these events in random order:
• Young Men and Ladies Training Classes
• Bible Study and Marking Classes
• Ladies Classes Wednesday Mornings and Evenings
• Weekly Bible Bowl Studies (with Bible Bowl in November)
• Teen Service Projects
• Monthly Area Preachers and Men’s Luncheon and Devotional
• Activities for Our Children and Their Families
• October Gospel Meeting with Wayne Jones
• Mother, Daughter and Ladies Banquet in November
• An Active Classics Program (Senior Ministry)
• Opportunities to Attend Gospel Meetings at Area Churches of Christ
• A Variety of Great Bible Classes on Sundays and Wednesdays
• Other Events and Activities for Growth, Fellowship and Service
We hope that every member of the Weber Road Church of Christ will be involved and invite others to do the same. We also extend an invitation to study with anyone who wants to know more about salvation and how God wants us to obey Him. Let’s strive to be a congregation who takes Jesus’ words seriously. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
Please Welcome
Richard & Pearlie
Archambault &
Zachary Morris who
placed membership with us
on Sunday, August 13th.
Also, Welcome back
Ashley (Winegeart) Kelley & her son,
Grayson Kelley
Youth News & Special Events
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Family News & Notes
“Peace I leave with you; my
peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give
you. Let not your hearts be
troubled, neither let them
be afraid.”
Weekly Bible
Chapters Read: 364
August 27: Teen Devotional, 7:00-9:00 PM
September 17: Teen Devotional, Group #3, Fellowship Hall, 7:00-9:00 PM
September 24: Youth to Northwest & Jason’s Deli October 21-22: Youth Rally at Camp Bandina (See flier in foyer for info)
October 26: Trunk or Treat, 5:30 PM
October 28: Progressive Dinner for Teens, Portland, Time TBA
October 29: Teens Preach, 6:00 PM
November 4: Bible Bowl
Summer Series- “Secrets to a Happy Life” Wednesdays @ 7 PM, June 7-August 30
August 23rd, our speaker is Gabriel Rodriguez. His topic is “Be Thankful”. Adults & 6-12th Grade will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Birth-2 years will meet in regular bible classes. 3 years-5th Grade will meet in the Bible Hour Room for Class.
We will have refreshments afterwards.
Fall Bible Class
Promotion
On Sunday, Sept 3rd,
children will
promote from their current
bible class to their new classes. Please go to
the regular Bible class first, and the teacher will
help them move when the bell rings. If you
have any questions, please see Gary Hannah.
Attention Bible Class Teachers:
Material for the next quarter, which starts on
Sun, Sept 3rd, is in your classroom.
Let’s
pray
for all
the
teachers, students and
their families as a new
school year begins.
A special prayer
request was made for
the safety of our
college students as
they head away to
school or as they
come back to Corpus
Christi for a new semester!
The Classics will have a Planning Meeting on Sunday, August 27th at 7 PM in Room #7.
All Ladies’ are invited to a Ladies’
Night Out on Sat, Sept 16th,
6 PM at Olive Garden.
Please RSVP to Laci Brinn.
Preachers’ Lunch & Meeting
All preachers and men of the
Coastal Bend area Churches of
Christ are invited each second
Tuesday of the month starting on
Sept 12th. Lunch is Dutch Treat at Silverado
Smokehouse at 11 AM. Meet at the building at
12 PM for coffee, cookies and a devotional.
Ice Cream Fellowship
Sunday,
September 10th
at 7 PM in the
Fellowship Hall.
Local Ladies’ Days All ladies are invited to the
Portland Church of Christ on
Sat, Sept 9th. (lunch provided)
Registration begins at 9:00 AM
Please RSVP to 361-643-6571
by September 1st.
All ladies are invited to the
Adams Street Church of Christ
in Beeville on
Sat, Sept 16th. (lunch provided)
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Please RSVP to 361-358-4428.
It’s heartbreaking to see some of the things going on in our country. As we look back on US history, there have been many times when similar things have occurred. Think back to mobs during the time of the American revolution, bitterness after the Civil War, crime during the prohibition era, unrest during the Great Depression, violent civil rights protests, large city riots of the 1970’s, and many other times when our citizens have not been able to get along and behave themselves in a civilized manner. Then, we like to place the blame! It’s the fault of the President, the police, a political group, a religious organization, a certain race of people, or someone else. Rarely do we blame ourselves for problems that our country faces.
Here is a fact: We will always be divided to some extent and on some level in this country and in the world! NO ONE will ever unify us, unless it is done through Jesus Christ. Not Donald Trump, not Barak Obama, not any politician, not any media personality, not any religious leader, not any of mankind’s ideologies or movements! Jesus was referring to those things that would occur before the destruction of Jerusalem and these will obviously continue until the second coming of Christ. “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.” Matthew 24:6-7 (ESV)
One important point that should be made is that it is time for every Christian to begin to act and speak like Christ! With the advent of social media, it is so easy to post and forward articles and statements that provide more wood for the fires of bitterness, contempt and hatred. It’s about time for all faithful Christians to share a message that Jesus has called us to proclaim and to not be ashamed of. The message is His Gospel of salvation, freedom from hate filled hearts, godly forgiveness, and love. The only message that will change the world in which we live in a concrete fashion is that “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) Because of what Christ accomplished on the cross and by rising from death, we can have victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ!
While Christians may choose to be involved in political activities and be active on social media, let us remember that it is NEVER okay to do anything that would bring shame to the cause of Christ or to do anything that Christ would not do Himself. The world of the first century was very unfair and cruel to Christ and to His newly established church. Yet, we do not find Christians being encouraged or commanded to act in vengeful or hateful ways. Instead, even in the days of the Roman Emperors, Paul wrote, “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.” Romans 13:1-2. Also, 1 Peter 2:13-14, instructs us, “Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God,
that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.” These may be surprising words to some, but they are words given by God’s inspiration.
Can a Christian be involved in government? I believe that answer it yes. But, a Christian can never be involved in any activity that is a sin or brings shame to Christ. Be careful what you say. Be careful what you post. Be careful what you promote. Be careful what you do. Although we may have rights as citizens of this country, we must remember that our status as children of God and our citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20) surpasses all rights we have as Americans. Let the following words dictate what you do as a Christian: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2
Assignments – August 20, 2017 Song Leader: Steven Bailey (AM); Vic Gustafson (PM) Opening Prayer: Randy Calloway (AM); Baldemar Covarrubias (PM) Preside at Table: Thomas Brinn Servers: Jesse Davila, Dale Golden, David Alaniz, Sr., Wayne Schroeder, Tyler Crowe, Manuel Mungia, Gary Hannah, Kevin Baldwin Servers from the Back: Markell Hughes, Cole Esslinger, Jayson Permenter, Koda Honig, Ryan Stark, Matthew Lee Scripture Reading: Bobby Gatica Announcements: Stephen Charlebois Greeters: Gary & Donna Hannah; Pat Biffle Security (Sun & Wed): Jimmy Crowe (8/20 & 8/23) Sound System: Mike Klotz Projector: Doug Sims Nursery: Erin Charlebois (AM); Maurine Mungia (PM) Bible Hour: Brinn & Charlebois Bible Hour Teens: Jazlyn & Koda Open & Close Building: Blair Anderson Card Collectors: Collin, Arthur, Calil, Ian, John, James, Andrew, Aric, Luke, Dylan, Aidan, Marcus
August
Birthdays:
6-Ruth Dailey (Sorry we missed it) 15-Maurine Mungia
The Record for August 13, 2017 Wednesday Bible Class……………….175 Sunday Bible Class…………………….177 Sunday AM Worship…………………...248 Sunday PM Worship…………………...142 Contribution……...…..……..............$9,363
Summer Series: 8/23: Gabriel Rodriguez; 8/30: Matthew Gibson
