Siwell Road Church of Christ 4075 Siwell Road Jackson, MS 39212 Phone (601) 372-2551 www.siwellroad.com [email protected]December 11, 2019 Elders Bob Allen Chris Bates Ron Clemons Darrel Cockroft Andy Dulaney James Leggett Paul Leggett Jeff Morris Deacons John Boyd Antonio Bracey Charles Bracey Chris Carr William Case Bobby Chase Jason Christian Drew Dulaney Herbert Ellis Terrance Freeman Joey Jamison Colin Middleton Scott Morris Russell Myers Mark Polk Hiram Sturgeon W.E. Walker Pulpit Minister Gary Hampton Associate Minister Derek Broome Deaf Minister George Myers Missionary Louis & Martha Rushmore Assembly Times Sunday Classes 9:30 Sunday Morning 10:30 Sunday Evening 5:30 Wednesday Night 7:00 SIWELL SIGNATURE Light Shows the Way to Jesus Most people know the wise men saw a star in the East that caused them to go to Jerusalem seeking the child who would be King of the Jews. The chief priests and scribes were aware of Micah’s prophecy that he would be born in Bethlehem. The star went ahead of the wise men to the town of our Lord’s birth (Matthew 2:1-12). Today, people do not find Jesus by following a star, but they should be able to follow the light to find the Savior. Paul directed the Philippian saints, “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:14-15). The word “lights” literally means “luminaries.” Our light, like that of the sun, moon and stars, comes from God. Jesus commanded his followers to let their lights shine through their good works so his Father would be glorified (Matthew 5:14-16). Paul said he was a slave in service to the Christians at Corinth preaching Christ Jesus the Lord. He went on to explain that he did it “for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shown in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:5-6). Our task is to be a light for the many who are lost in the darkness of sin. We must proclaim the gospel, telling about a Savior who died on the cross and was raised from the dead. Our message will only be heard and accepted if our lives demonstrate we have abandoned the darkness of sin and now shine by the power of our Almighty Father. Gary C. Hampton
Ron Clemons Darrel Cockroft Andy Dulaney James Leggett Paul Leggett Jeff Morris
Deacons John Boyd
Antonio Bracey Charles Bracey
Chris Carr William Case Bobby Chase
Jason Christian Drew Dulaney Herbert Ellis
Terrance Freeman Joey Jamison
Colin Middleton Scott Morris
Russell Myers Mark Polk
Hiram Sturgeon W.E. Walker
Pulpit Minister Gary Hampton
Associate Minister Derek Broome
Deaf Minister George Myers
Missionary Louis & Martha
Rushmore
Assembly Times Sunday Classes 9:30 Sunday Morning 10:30 Sunday Evening 5:30 Wednesday Night 7:00
SIWELL SIGNATURE Light Shows the Way to Jesus
Most people know the wise men saw a star in the East that caused them to go to Jerusalem seeking the child who would be King of the Jews. The chief priests and scribes were aware of Micah’s prophecy that he would be born in Bethlehem. The star went ahead of the wise men to the town of our Lord’s birth (Matthew 2:1-12). Today, people do not find Jesus by following a star, but they should be able to follow the light to find the Savior. Paul directed the Philippian saints, “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:14-15). The word “lights” literally means “luminaries.” Our light, like that of the sun, moon and stars, comes from God. Jesus commanded his followers to let their lights shine through their good works so his Father would be glorified (Matthew 5:14-16). Paul said he was a slave in service to the Christians at Corinth preaching Christ Jesus the Lord. He went on to explain that he did it “for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shown in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:5-6). Our task is to be a light for the many who are lost in the darkness of sin. We must proclaim the gospel, telling about a Savior who died on the cross and was raised from the dead. Our message will only be heard and accepted if our lives demonstrate we have abandoned the darkness of sin and now shine by the power of our Almighty Father. Gary C. Hampton
Pictorial Directory
A new pictorial directory will be distributed after the first of the year. In order to have pictures of every family and/or individual, we will be taking pictures December 15th, 22nd, and 29th. If your picture is not currently on the picture board or if you would like a new picture, please come prepared to have your picture taken. Jessica Boyd and Hannah Broome will be taking the pictures. Please see one of them before or after services to have your picture taken.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Susan Barr is recovering from back surgery. Address: 1049 E. Broadwater Rd., Byram, MS 39212-9637 Eric Davis is at home recovering from surgery for a broken leg. Address: 8 Spring Hollow Dr., Crystal Spring, MS 39059 Bobby, Jill, Boyd, and Sueann Chase. Address: 241 Arrowhead Cove, Terry, MS 39170 H. D. Hood. Address: 4841 Raymond Rd., Jackson, MS 39212 Frances Jamison had knee replacement surgery on Monday. Address: 217 Devonport Cir., Raymond, MS 39154 Hulon Parrett is having problems with his blood pressure. Address: 4714 Brookwood Place, Byram, MS 39272 Christopher Rae. Address: 1054 Bullrun Drive, Byram, MS 39272 Bill Robertson. Address: 920 Autumn St., Jackson, MS 39212 Robbie Smiley is recovering from surgery on a broken leg. Please pray for Robbie and his family. Nancy Smith is in Methodist Rehabilitation Center – No visitors at this time. Address: 10 Rob Lane, Jackson, MS 39212 Paul Franks concerning his health and the financial condition of the Magnolia Messenger. Kristi Kelley, daughter of Vic Kelley. Janie Martin, niece of Billy McAdams, has Stage 4 lung cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. Linda McClure, niece of Billy McAdams, has breast cancer. Her husband, Jimmy Ralph McClure, has prostate cancer. Burtie Peden, mother of Patricia Walter. Fred Pickett, father of Steve Pickett, is recovering from surgery.
HAPPENINGS AT SIWELL
December 24 – The midweek bible study will be at 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. January 4th – Door Knocking – Please sign up in the foyer if you can attend and if you can help bring breakfast items.
MEN’S MINISTRY AND EVENTS
Men’s Coffee and Devotional – Tuesday mornings at Chick-fil-A in Byram at 7:00 a.m.
LADIES’ MINISTRY AND EVENTS
Ladies Bible Class – Will resume on January 7th at 10:00 a.m. in the downstairs fellowship hall
LEADERSHIP TRAINING December 15th – Bible Bowl 3 p.m. Song Leading 4 p.m.
K.I.D.S.
9 Good Minutes at 5:19 every Sunday evening – Birth to 6th Grade January 25th – Kids Devo (Birth-6th grade) 11-1 p.m.
YOUTH GROUP
December 13 – Canton Lights. The bus will leave the building at 6:00 p.m. Bring money for supper. December 16th – Monday Night Devotional at the home of Jason and Miriam Christian. December 20th – Teen Christmas Party at the Broomes. Bring a $10 or less gift. December 22nd – Teen Devotional after evening services. Bring salad, drinks, or desserts.
COLLEGE MINISTRY AND MASH
December 21 – MASH and College Christmas party at the home of John and Jessica Boyd from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Please sign-up for food and drinks. Bring $10-$20 gift for gift exchange. No gag gifts.
GOLDEN CIRCLE
There will be a Golden Circle Christmas party on Saturday, December 14, in the downstairs fellowship hall from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please sign-up in the foyer if you can attend and if you would like to help with food.
ATTENDANCE AND CONTRIBUTION
BIBLE CLASSES 166 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 264 SUNDAY NIGHT 151 WEDNESDAY NIGHT 131 BUDGET $10,682.00 CONTRIBUTION $10,130.62
SCRIPTURE FOR CHILDREN’S BIBLE CLASSES
Sunday – JESUS, PETER, AND PAUL – REVIEW (Transition from the Death of Jesus and the Beginning
Of His Church and the Conversion and the First and the Second Journeys of Paul to the Third
Journey of Paul) Wednesday – PAUL – Acts 18:23-19:20
Third Missionary Journey Begun; Paul Taught in Ephesus
PICTURES
If you have not already done so, please send a digital picture of your family to [email protected]. If you need any assistance, please see Jessica Boyd.
E-MAIL ADDRESSES
We are updating our accounting system and will need everyone’s e-mail address. Please send a message to [email protected]. This is very important.
BLESSING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS
Items Needed: cheese crackers, peanut butter crackers, Vienna Sausages/Spam (with pop tops), Beef Jerky, small packages of Kleenex, Wet Ones (travel size). There is a collection box in the foyer.
PANTRY
Items Needed: Green Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Canned Potatoes/White or Sweet, Ketchup, Mustard, Chili, Beef Stew, Canned Chicken, Tuna, Spam/Luncheon Meat, Chicken and Dumplings, Cream of Chicken Soup, Vegetable Soup, Cornbread Mix, Potato Flakes, Dry Pinto Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Pears, Fruit Cocktail and Toilet Paper
PRAYERS WITH THE ELDERS
Every Sunday the elders will be available ten minutes after the closing prayer for both the morning and evening service in Room B1 if you have need of prayer with them.
SIWELL ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 4075 Siwell Road Jackson, MS 39212
MEN TO SERVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019
Morning Evening Announcements: Bob Allen Bob Allen Song Director: Ron Clemons Ron Clemons Opening Prayer: Jason Christian Paul Leggett Presiding: Andy Dulaney Speaker: Gary Hampton Gary Hampton Topic: A Formula for Forgiveness Citizenship in Heaven Closing Prayer: Tim King Colin Middleton
MEN TO SERVE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
Communion: Tim Butler, William Case, Herbert Ellis, Jim Gray, Tracy Gray, Russell Myers, Hiram Sturgeon, Ray Turner, and Corey Yates Alternates: Brian Conger and Steve Pickett Ushers and P.M. Charles Bracey Communion:
Take up Cards: John Alman, Joshua Broome, and Grant Myers
Men serving Communion and leading prayers are asked to meet in the front of the auditorium immediately following Bible Class.
SERVING FOR THE MONTH OF
DECEMBER
Flower Arrangement: Morgan Dulaney
Prepare Communion: Herbert and Loretta Ellis Clean Communion Trays: John Mark Bridges and Mark Polk
Elder to Contact: Bob Allen
Count and Deposit Contribution: Doug Cockroft and Wayne Morris
Food Coordinator: Mitzie Nations (If you know of a need for food to be taken to someone, please let Mitzie know.)
LIGHTS AND LOCK UP
John Boyd
ATTENDANCE COUNT
Kip Gardner
GREETERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
Tim King Jason Christian Francis King Miriam Christian
NURSERY ATTENDANTS
Combined in Toddler Room: Jessica Leggett and Sharon Turner
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 18
Song Leader: Hunter Thompson Devotional Speaker: Richard Carr Closing Prayer: Raymond Gray
BEREAN CHILDREN’S HOME
Please make checks payable to Siwell Road church of Christ and note “for Berean Children’s Home.”
Needed Items: canned vegetables (corn, green beans, and green peas)
