Attendance for Week of May 27th

Sunday Bible Study 44

Sunday AM Worship 84

Sunday PM Worship 46

Wed. Bible Study 36

Wed. Bible Study on Genesis

June 6th Song Leader: Cliff Nicks

Prayer: Kendall Clark

What one approves, another scorns,

And thus his nature each discloses

You find the rosebush full of thorns,

I find the thorn bush full of roses.

Teachers for the Coming Quarter

Sunday

Ages 4,5 and kindergarten: Debby

No class for grades 1,2,3

Grades 4,5, 6: Ann

Teens: Girls--Kista

Boys-Gary

Adults: Mike

Wednesday

Ages 4,5 and kindergarten: Teresa

We will continue our “Summer Series” of speakers for Wednesday Bible Study featuring men from the congregation beginning June 13. All ages, except ages 4,5 and kindergarten, will meet in the audito-rium. Occasionally, we will welcome a speaker from the area brotherhood. Questions and discus-sion are encouraged as we study from Psalms.

Points from the Pulpit

The Lord Does Know

1. Those that are His: 2 Tim 2:19-20

2. Those that confess Him: Mat 10::32

3. Those who have their names in the Book of Life:

Rev. 3:5

The Lord Doesn’t Know

1. Many who will claim Him: Luke 13:24-27

2. Those who are unprepared: Matt 25:11-12

3. Those who deny Him: Matt. 10:33

4. Those who don’t do what He says: Luke 6:46

Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over but principally showing it

in one spot.

--Listen. It sounds easy but listening can be one of the hardest skills to master. If you want a person to know you respect them, look them in the eye. Put down your cell phone and offer feedback when necessary.

--Encourage. We have all had moments when we need someone to tell us, “Don’t worry, things will work out.” An uplifting word can truly help.

--Congratulate. If someone does a great job, let them know about it. In fact, let everyone know about it. Openly congratulate someone for a job well done.

--Be helpful. If you find someone in a jam, be willing to help out. Throwing in a bit of your time will mean a lot. If a friend has helped you in the past, then returning the favor is a good way to show respect.

--Say “Thank you”. This seems like such com-mon sense but many times people just forget to say “thank you”. A thank you can be as small as two words or as much as buying someone a gift. Remember, if the action is not done with 100% sincerity, then it is wasted. Make sure people know you appreciate them and their actions.

If you want your relationship to do well remem-ber two basic guidelines for success:

Mutual Respect and Gratitude.

Published weekly by West Side Church of Christ; 6600 W. Kilgore Ave.; Yorktown, IN 47396 Phone 765-759-5984 or www.westsidecoc.net

Volume 25, Issue 22 June 3, 2018

SERVICES

Sunday Bible Study

9:30 am

Worship : 10:30 am & 6:00 pm

Wed. Bible Study:

7:00 pm

MINISTER Michael Gors

ELDERS

Michael Gors Gary Reynolds

Todd Stults

DEACONS

Don Allison Fellowship

Jim Clark-

Visitation

Lowell Huffman-Media

Volker Jaromin–

Communication and Advertisement

MISSION WORKS

India

Mark Reynolds

MSOP

Drew Reese

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you...”

Jeremiah 1:5

I want to ask you a question. Why be a Christian? Many times, people reason that be-ing a Christian requires very little of one. This is true. Being a Christian requires dedi-cation and commitment to God and His will. Being a Christian requires sacrifice. It is not the easiest life one could live. As one looks at these things, he may be tempted to rephrase the question. Why would anyone want to be a Christian?

One reason to be a Christian is to wear the grandest name given among men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Let me ask you, how does it feel to wear the name “American”? But may I emphasize that this grandeur and glory is multiplied again and again when we think about wearing the name “Christian.” In James 2:7, speaking of those who persecuted Christians, James said, “Do not they blaspheme that worthy (honorable) name by which ye are called?” We want to emphasize, the name “Christian” is a worthy name! The name Christian is an honorable name.

Someone may ask, “Why”? Some believe the name Christian was given to Christians by their enemies, in derision. They tell us the name was given as an object of ridicule. This is not the case. In Acts 11:26, we read, “…the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” The words, “were called” in this verse are from a word meaning, “a divine calling”.

So, according to the passage, God was the One who did the calling. J.H. Thayer, in de-fining the words, “were called” says, “to give divine command or admonition, to teach from heaven, to be divinely admonished, instructed.” So, this calling was not by their enemies in derision or ridicule but rather, it was given to them by God (Isaiah 62:2). When we wear the name Christian, we wear the name God gave to His people. It is a shame that many people today wear a name in religion that has come from man and not named by God. When we are Christians, we can wear the grandest, greatest name giv-en among men.

This is the name in which the apostle Peter strongly affirms how we can glorify God (1 Peter 4:16). The apostle Paul said that the name of Christ is above every name (Phil 2:9). He zealously and earnestly sought to persuade King Agrippa to become a Chris-tian (Acts 26:28).

We must realize that there is something in a name. We should gladly wear the name God has given us. In religion, we need nothing more, nothing less and nothing else.

Cecil F. Cox

Condensed and adapted

If your car starts one out of four times do you consider it faithful? If you fail to go to work two or three times a month, would your boss call you faithful? If you miss a couple of mortgage or car payments would your bank say, “Oh well, 10 out of 12 isn't bad!” If the newspaper puts out only three editions per week, would they be considered dependable? Why not apply the same standards to our attendance and dependability for church work? “Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.” 1 Cor. 4:2

MORNING WORSHIP

Announcements: Jerry Hoyt

Song Leader: Cliff Nicks

1st Prayer: Bill Smith

Scripture Reading: Rick Cox

Sermon: Caleb Schisler

Closing Prayer: Jay Kellow

Sound Room: Lowell Huffman

COMMUNION SERVERS West Side--Outside: Bill Winemiller

Inside: Joe Reed

East Side-- Inside: Richard Messer

Outside: Carl Gilstrap

EVENING WORSHIP

Announcements: Jerry Hoyt

Song Leader: Cliff Nicks

1st Prayer: Kendall Clark

Scripture: Carl Gilstrap

Speaker: Mark Reynolds

Communion: Richard Messer

Closing Prayer: Rick Cox

Sound Room: Lowell Huffman

WEST SIDE WINDOW

Remember the Gors this week and the Reynolds families as they travel the following weeks to come.

Alec Hoyt, Auto accident with brain injury.

Alex Odle, Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. More tests pending

Angie Quire, Friend of Sally Anderson. Patient at IUBMH

Anna Funk

Angie Reed, MS, Daughter-in-law of Joe and Wanda

Becky Hummel

Catherine, Rachel’s friend has been diagnosed with cancer. Catherine is nine years old.

Chad Dunscombe, Positive prognosis of kidney disease

Ira Chambers, Spinal Meningitis

Jennifer Duke Odle, Cancer

Julia Clark, Broken ankle with successful surgery.

Joe Walker, Heart Problems.

Kathy Harper

Melissa Gaw, Recovering from second surgery

Shaun Ergle, Skin Cancer. Pat’s son and Kista’s brother

Susie Long, Debilitating arthritis in back.

Tim Taylor, Elder at Towne Acres, reoccurrence of cancer

Group Three Duties for June

Greeters

Lock-Up

Trash to Curb

Communion Clean-up

Remember Our Shut-ins

Lana Blanchard--Albany Health Care

Marylou Witty--At home

Joyce Popplewell--Heritage in Yorktown

Raelena Schumaker--Woodlands NH

For what must we always be ready?

Read 1 Peter 3:15

Great leaders are always great simplifiers who

can cut through argument, debate and doubt to

offer a solution everybody can understand.

Colin Powell

“Nothing is Impos-sible to a Willing

Heart”

Brittany Sheffield--June 1

Alexis Harper--June 1

Felomina (Ming) Gilstrap--June 2

Taylor Ergle--June 2

Jimmy Clark--June 4

Natalie Hoyt--June 10

Susan Shirel--June 12

Joe Reed--June 16

Holly Chambers--June 16

Betty Kellow--June 16

Trevor Qualkenbush--June 17

Hailey Allison--June 22

Ryan James Daunhauer--June 24, 2015

Marylou Witty--June 25

Weekly Contribution Goal:

$2440

Contribution for May 27, 2018

$1516

The memory of a kind word

For long gone by,

The fragrance of a fading flower

Sent lovingly,

The gleaming of a sudden smile

Or sudden tear,

The warm pressure of the hand,

The tone of cheer.

The note that only bears a verse

From God’s own Word---

Such tiny things we hardly count

As ministry,

The givers deeming they have shown

Scant sympathy;

But when the heart is overwrought,

Oh, who can tell

The power of such tiny things

To make it well.

--Our speaker for this morning’s adult class will be Caleb

Schisler who is associated with La Grange Church of

Christ. During class time, Caleb will be talking about the

work he is doing with “Truth for Today” and his morning

sermon topic will be “Servanthood” using Phil 2:5-11. He

currently works for Truth for Today and most recently has

been a student at SIEBS. He will be attend Harding Uni-

versity, beginning this fall , while continuing his present

work.

--Mark Reynolds will be our evening speaker. He will tell

us about his latest trip to India and the work of the brother-

hood there.

--Beginning today until June 6th, the Church of Christ in

Tipton, is having a gospel meeting with speaker, Ricky Phil-

lips. See flyer.

--June 5, Ladies Breakfast. Cars leave lot at 9:30a

--June 4, Muncie Central graduation at Worthen Arena, 7:30-9:30p. Joey will graduate

--June 7, Open house for Joey Harper at Heekin Park Cabin # 5, 5:30-10p. Cabin located off Hackley St. RSVP by June 1 to Kathy Harper, 288-4624. Invitation posted. --June 9, Emily Stults Open House at the Stults home, 1-5p. See invitation posted.

--June 10, Yorktown High School graduation at Emens Auditorium, 3-4:30p. Emily and Jimmy will Graduate

--June 10-13, Summit City Church of Christ Gospel Meet-ing. Flyer posted

--June 10-13, Gospel Meeting at Towne Acres with speak-er, Brian Howard. See flyer. --June 16, Jimmy Clark Open House at West Side, 1-5p. See invitation.

June 16, Open house for Andrew Levasseur from Towne Acres, see invitation posted

--June 24-30, Summer Session at Camp Indogan, All Ag-es week (8-18 years old) with Director, Doug Griggs