January 26, 2014 Speaker: Bro. John Tillman, Jr. Sermon Topic: Topic: _____________________________________ ____ Text: _______________________________________ NOTES__________________________________________ ___________ _______________________________________________ _______________ _______________________________________________ _______________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ CD’S & DVD’S Available in the Garden Book Store, located in the front “Searching for your purpose in the Kingdom? Want to share God’s love with children? The Garden Oaks Christian Academy is now accepting applications for energetic, experienced preschool teachers and teaching assistants for the 2013- 2014 school year. *(Applications for certified, ambitious male teachers accepted for grades K-3 rd .) Call Week Bible School Sunday Worship Wednesday Worship 1. 1/5 1. Kathy Gee 1. Aracely Richardson 1. Andrea Tillman 2. ____________ 2. Emily Brooks 2. __________________ 3. LaKeisha Green 2. 1/12 1. Susan Powers 1. Cherryl Foster 1. Susan Powers 2. ___________ 2. Annie Allen 2. __________________ 3. Anita Winston 4. Darla Vasquez Cookie Monster says … “It’s Cookie Time!” That’s right. The Garden Oaks Christian Academy has that delicious cookie dough available for purchase. One can’t go wrong in purchasing these yummy treats. Just think, hot cookies baked without having to mix ingredients. Just place the dough on a cookie sheet and bake. To place your order, see Mrs.
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January 26, 2014Speaker: Bro. John Tillman, Jr. Minister of the Garden Oaks Church of Christ
CD’S & DVD’S Available in the Garden BookStore, located in the front lobby.
“Searching for your purpose in the Kingdom? Want to share God’s love with children? The Garden Oaks Christian Academy is now accepting applications for energetic, experienced preschool teachers and teaching assistants for the 2013-2014 school year. *(Applications for certified, ambitious male teachers accepted for grades K-3rd.) Call 713.694.8679 and ask for Wanda Cook.
The January food pantry items: Peanut Butter and Jelly
See details on back of bulletin.
Bro. Raymond Roberson, Sr. would like for you to meet down front in the worship center immediately after morning worship. Thank you.
Cookie Monster says … “It’s Cookie Time!” That’s right. The Garden Oaks Christian Academy has that delicious cookie dough available for purchase. One can’t go wrong in purchasing these yummy treats. Just think, hot cookies baked without having to mix ingredients. Just place the dough on a cookie sheet and bake. To place your order, see Mrs. Wanda Cook or any GOCA representative. This product has a generous preservation life if stored properly. HURRY, sales end this Friday, January 31st.
Georgie (son of Pat Griggs) is good spirits; Henrietta Armstead has the flu; Jeannie Coreathers; LaShonda Keys (sister of Andrew and Lawrence Keys) is home recovering from a light stroke; Frances Roberson; FelicitaTorres, wife of Jorge of Baxter, is recovering nicely from surgery; Evelyn Richards; Frances Roberson is recovering from the flu; is progressing nicely; “Sammi Vasquez”, son of Dorian and Darla, experienced some challenges last week; Derada White is recuperating nicely from laser surgery for retina repair.
Alcadio Gonzalez is suffering from severe migraine headaches; Reggie Moss; Cathy Powers’ dad; Morris Walker, Jr. (new convert). .
Melquiades Acosta (a long-time faithful member); Randy Black (resides in California), a cousin of Oscar and Renita Davis; Geraldine Conner; Ellen Gatlin, the mother of Robert Buttrill; The family of Trish Griggs: her mom, her son, George, and Clara Martin (Gary, IN), her mother-in-law; Nadine Tillman; Betty Hawkins, sister of Jean Jammer; Juanita Huckaby, sister of Nadine Tillman; Sonny Jones, brother of Annie Jones; Erma Lewis, mother of Coleman Lewis and Doretha Shelvin; Reginald Moss; Cecil Poole, Jr., brother of Evelyn Richards and Alvin Poole; Cathy Powers’ father and mother; J.D. Richards, Jr., oldest brother of Tony Richards; Walter Richardson (brother of Natasha Williams); Betty Slaughter - 16203 Kintyre Point Rd. (77095), 832-317-0821; Don Spikes and family, friends of Tony and Evelyn Richards; Lee O. Spiller family: his mother, Alice Spiller, and his sister, Viola Miles; Samuel “Sammi” Vasquez (born 8/15/12 to Dorian and Darla); Charles Williams, husband of Ruby; Those with cancer : Ola Mae B. – aunt of Alice Riser; Elizabeth Cortez and her two brothers; Leann Deimer, daughter of a friend of Oscar and Renita Davis; Shirley Ebow, sister of Deborah Craig; Bobbie Ewing, cousin of Deloise Talton; Tony Richards; Sister of Carolyn Bailey: Sharon Stewart – (DeRidder, LA).
Elizabeth Charles (Shepherd, TX), mother of Willie, Jr.; Paschal Igwe; Rosie Rogers (aunt of Marcia Tillman &
Donna Crockett).
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Annual Pecan Sale - We will have them for Wednesday evening nd then on Sunday, November 4th. Hopefully we can set up a table in Cafe d Lord. They are $10 a lb. Proceeds will be divided up and go to the 12 graduating students at Baxter graduation. Don't miss out on these delicious Elliott pecans. They can be put in the freezer and used throughout the months to come. These pecans will go quickly. First come, first serve. See Anna Mary Thomas.
ATTENTION ALL EXISTING AND PERSPECTIVE BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHERS!! This is an important Education Workshop. New strategies for teaching the word of God will be shared. New teachers’ alignments and rotations will be shared. New classrooms will be assigned. Continental breakfast provided. Please sign-up with Raymond Roberson, Carl Carey, Jr. or Susan Powers.
ATTENTION ALL EXISTING AND PERSPECTIVE BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHERS!! This is an important Education Workshop. New strategies for teaching the word of God will be shared. New
THOSE IN HEALTH CARE FACILITY:
ALL 2014 High School and College Graduates, start now submitting your name to Cornelius Bryant, Demetra Davis or the GOCC office.● Fri., Jan. 31 – Youth Friday Night Live. TIME: 7 p.m.● July 26 – 31, 2014 – 62nd National Youth Conference of the Churches of Christ @ Oklahoma Christian University. See Cornelius Bryant, Demetra Davis, Sean Richardson and/or Kim Stewart for details. ●Youth Parents: If you have not picked up your G.O. Youth Events Calendar magnet, you can do so in the Cafe De Lord. Love, G.O. Youth!●Parents: We are in the season to think about Camp Bandina 2014. This year’s camp dates are July 20- July 25th and before you know it, it will be here. We want all our GOCC Youth to experience how Camp Bandina can change their lives. A payment plan has been created to make it easier to afford camp cost: $195.00 per child. The easy payment plan will allow you to pay whatever amount whenever is convenient for you as well as reducing the pressure of fundraisers. Beginning January 19th, payments will be accepted in the Cafe De Lord. If you have any further contact us via
Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday. Go ahead and enjoy a date with your loved one, leave the baby sitting to us!! Friday night, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., in the Garden Oaks Christian Life Center, The Day Of Good Works Ministry will have safe, fun active-ties, a movie and food for the kids. Fee: $10 for the first child, $5 each additional child per family. Please register your child in the Café De Lord by February 9th. All proceeds with go towards the Day Of Good Works (March 29th). Thank you for your continued support for The Day Of Good Works Ministry.
●10 a.m. – Morning Worship (Auditorium)●1:30 .m. – Youth - W. Janisch visitation● 4 p.m. - Elders/Deacons/Deacons and Ministry Leaders in Training ● 5 p.m. – Evening Worship (Auditorium)
Sun., Feb. 2 – FLIP SUNDAY
Weds. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Mid-week spiritual enhancement. Bible study for all ages. Fri. 31 – Youth Friday Night Live
F E B R U A R YSun. 2 – Flip Sunday; THE DAILY BIBLE READING PROGRAM begins; Spanish Fellowship – Northwest C of C. Tue. 4 & 18 – Congregational visitation Fri. 7 – Sun. 9 – Care Group WorkshopFeature Speaker: Dr. Edward RobinsonSat.. 8 – Garage Sale–Youth Fund Raiser
70th National Lectureship in Atlanta, GA. April 12 - 17, 2014.Visit www.cocnl.com 62nd National Youth Conference of the Churches of Christ @ Oklahoma Christian University. July 26 - 31, 2014.
Dr. C. L. Spivey, Senior Minister
Lake Ida Church of Christ
Delray Beach, Florida
Dr. C. L. Spivey, Senior Minister
Lake Ida Church of Christ
Delray Beach, Florida
October 12-14, 2012
● Speaker: Bro. John Tillman, Jr. Minister - The Garden Oaks Church of Christ
● Please disengage ALL portable electronic devices during services (except electronic Bibles and medical)● No food or beverages. Thank you
4926 N. Shepherd Dr. / Houston, TX 77018 / 713-694-2349 / e-mail [email protected] Web-site - www.gardenoakscofc.org
● 9:00 a.m.- MONTH-END BIBLE STUDY Ladies (9th grade & up) – Christian Life Center– Men - Worship Center– 4 & 5 yrs. will meet in their regular room; – Dorcas – ( Girls Kinder through 8th ) meet in designated rooms in the Life Center.Timothy – (Boys Kinder through 8TH) – 2nd
MORNING January 12 January 19 January 26 February 2PRAYER Don Breaux, Sr. Walter Hardy Grady Moore, Jr. Alcadio GonzalezSONG LEADER R. Johnson/A. Poole B. Powers C. Bryant / L. Spiller J. CookPRAYER Bryan Phillips Jonathan Milton Jerric Hudson Richard ToliverCOMMUNION Kenneth Phillips Cornelius Bryant Alvin Poole Carl Carey, Jr.
FEBRUARY S E R V E R S: (ENTIRE MONTH)
Chester BonnerJohnny Burrell
Charles CarterFreddie Durr
Walter HardyBryan Phillips
Marcus Pichon Roderick Price
SERMON John Tillman, Jr. John Tillman, Jr. John Tillman, Jr. John Tillman, Jr.RESPONSES Raymond Roberson Isaac Gonzalez Alford Powers Robert JohnsonREMARKS Alford Powers Raymond Roberson Robert Johnson Obdulio Mendoza
EVENINGPRAYER Don Breaux, Sr. Walter Hardy Grady Moore, Jr. Alcadio GonzalezSONG LEADER R. Johnson/A. Poole B. Powers C. Bryant / L. Spiller J. CookPRAYER Bryan Phillips Jonathan Milton Jerric Hudson Richard ToliverCOMMUNION Kenneth Phillips Cornelius Bryant Alvin Poole Carl Carey, Jr. SERMON John Tillman, Jr. John Tillman, Jr. John Tillman, Jr. John Tillman, Jr.RESPONSES Raymond Roberson Isaac Gonzalez Alford Powers Robert JohnsonREMARKS Alford Powers Raymond Roberson Robert Johnson Obdulio MendozaGREETERS[A.M.]
JESSIE MONTGOMERY;MARCUS AND FELICIA PICHON;EXIE AND RODERICK PRICE;ERIK and DELIA ARRIAGA;
JESSIE MONTGOMERY;MARCUS AND FELICIA PICHON;EXIE AND RODERICK PRICE;ERIK and DELIA ARRIAGA;
JESSIE MONTGOMERY;MARCUS AND FELICIA PICHON;EXIE AND RODERICK PRICE;ERIK and DELIA ARRIAGA;
~ Ladies’ Bible Class - 9 a.m. - TODAY in the Christian Life Center ~Sisters:Sisters of Generation X will be presenting a lesson to sisters of the Baby Boomers generation and others. Asking the question, "Why we need to study the Bible? " Please come and support our younger sister as they lead in this study. Thank you! Dora, Paula and Marcia
● April 10 – 13, 2014 - Churches of Christ 29th Ladies’ Lectureship Retreat. Nashville, TN. “Take Me To The King.” The Houston Area Group Information: Send registration form and payment to: Sisters of Houston Metroplex ● P. O. Box 440175, Houston, TX 77244-0175. Registration: $175 New Registration Deadline: February 25 th . Hotel $139/night (+ applicable tax). Contact: Sheri Umanah, 832-526-7434, sheri [email protected] .
● Ladies: Don’t forget to sign-up for the next Raspberry House visitation. See Andrea Tillman and/or Bianca Vinson for future opportunities to participate.
ORDER OF SERVICE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY / FEBRUARY
“Don’t let the world change your smile,let your smile change the world.”
Visit our beautiful Garden Book Store and take advantage of this 50% Off Sale. There are: Bibles; spiritual and inspirational literatures; fragrances; candles; pen and pencil sets; jewelry; beverage classes frosted with the G.O. logo; G. O. t-shirts . . . and more!!! What a great time to stock-up on those gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions.
The Garden Book Store is located in the front vestibule.
Fri. 10 – Youth Care Group Mtg. @ the Bryants; Ladies’ Home Bible Study (house to house).Sat. 11 – Youth Garage Sale @ Sean & Cely’sSun. 12 – Wise Owls’ field trip. Departs at 12:30 p.m.; Non-Member’s class; Shepherd’s Day; City-Wide Spanish Fellowship (Westbury).
● The Wise Owl’s meeting is Saturday, March 23rd, 5 p.m.
Confessions and stand in need of prayers: Stephanie Allen; Sharonda Bryant; John Davis; Stefan Deliphose; LaKeisha Green; Herminia Luna; LaNette Mangum; Nakiia Manuel; Lisia Mendoza; Tabitha Tillman-Parks; Anita Winston. :
Stand in need of prayer: Peggy Culton-Burnett; Avis Deliphose; Pascha and Ifi Igue; Juliene and Zoie King; Paul Williams; Deloise Talton. Traveling Grace: Andrew and Valerie Keys.
● 9:00 a.m.- MONTH-END BIBLE STUDY Ladies (9th grade & up) – Christian Life Center– Men - Worship Center– 4 & 5 yrs. will meet in their regular room; – Dorcas – ( Girls Kinder through 8th ) meet in designated rooms in the Life Center.Timothy – (Boys Kinder through 8TH) – 2nd floor.
Ladies’ Bible Class TODAY, 9 a.m., Christian Life Center
Began on August 1st.
Registration this year will be on-line only. Instruction sheets are in the foyers.
Sis. Linda Buttrill 9:00 a.m. – Morning Service10:45 a.m. - Bible Class 5:00 p.m. - Evening (the usual time)
GOCC AUGUST RECAP Census Baptism Placed Membership (8/11) Anthony Hall (8/11) Stephanie Allen Michael Harris Michael & Tabitha Parks & Family
Sharee Taylor (8/25) Randy and Audrey Clark
We are still in need of volunteers
● 9:00 a.m.- BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL AGES 1st Floor – Women/Men (worship center);New Converts; Nursery (6 mos. – 3 yrs.) and 4 & 5 yrs. olds. 2ndFloor: Middle and High School; Spanish.
● 9:00 a.m.- MONTH-END BIBLE STUDY Ladies (9th grade & up) – Christian Life Center– Men - Worship Center– 4 & 5 yrs. will meet in their regular room; – Dorcas – ( Girls Kinder through 8th ) meet in designated rooms in the Life Center.Timothy – (Boys Kinder through 8TH) – 2nd floor.
The youth will serve dinner at the Impact C of C on next Sunday. Check with Jelka and Alford for the details of preparing the food.
will visit the sick and the shut-in and/or the bereaved on Tuesday, January 7th, 6:30 p.m. SHARP!
The Wise Owl’s will . . . . . ● TODAY – dine at Pappadeaux. DEPARTUTE TIME: 12:30 P.M. The cost is $27.00 p/p (CASH) ●Sat., Jan. 18 – Wise Owls’ monthly meeting in the Christian Life Center. TIME: 5 p.m.
Baby sitting available on Valentine’s Day. See details inside bulletin.
Leon Braxton, son of Oscar & Renita Davis - is in the Army, stationed at Las Vegas, NE.; DeMarcus Calhoun, son of Andrew and Valerie Keys – El Paso, TX; Capt. Felicia Jackson, daughter of Willie and Mable Charles - tour of duty in Korea and Germany for three years; Bradley Vessel, husband of Kanika – deployed to Afghanistan for six months.
►Mailing address for Bradley Vessel: 142nd ASMC ● Camp Black Horse TMC ● APO AE 09320
● 9:00 a.m.- BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL AGES 1st Floor – Women/Men (worship center);New Converts; 4 & 5 yrs. olds; Nursery (6 mos. thru 3 yrs). 2ndFloor: Middle and High School; Spanish.
will visit the sick and the shut-in and/or the bereaved on Tuesday, November 26th, 6:30 p.m. SHARP!
Would you like to receive a 2013 tax advantage for contributing to a good deed??? Well, you’re in the right place. GOCC has a “Wish List” in need of contributors: ● Improvements of Parking Lot on back Approx $10,000● Kitchen commercial utensils Approx. $3,000● Kitchen wall integrated shelves Approx $2,000● Chapel Projector Approx. $1,500● Pre-owned Church van for San Pedro Church $5,000● Roof of San Pedro Church Second floor Approx. $6,000● Chalk boards for Class rooms Approx. $1,200● New Church van – Approx. $3000 down, and $780/Month x 48 months● New books/literature displays for the foyers, Qty. of (2) Approx. $400● GOCC Blessings Connections - We need Approx. (5-8) people to donate Approx. $200 for this program See the Leadership for instructions on how to make your donation.
