February 6, 2000 Humble Messenger
Humble Messenger
Volume 8, Week 6 February 6, 2000
A Good Meeting srf
The Word of God must be preached in clarity. Joe Fitch is a knowledgeable teacher and
will come prepared.
Poor attendance can actually add an element of discouragement to a meeting. Good
attendance by those on the "team" speaks interest and commitment.
Good singing, thoughtful prayers, and reverent attention to God's Word will honor God
and edify the worshippers.
Let's have a good meeting!
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Building Better Families
[Warren Berkley is a gospel preacher in McAllen, Texas. The following is an
interesting article about a father's sense of priorities and the impact on his son. As you
read it, think about the potential impact your choices will have upon your family, even
down to your grandchildren. "For I have chosen him (Abraham, srf), in order that he
may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing
righteousness and justice..." Gen. 18:19. srf]
What A Simple Privilege
Judson Woodbridge, now deceased, was a gospel preacher in Ft. Smith, Arkansas
during World War II. He received letters from several service men who left Ft. Smith for
military duty during the war. I've recently received a copy of what one young man wrote to
bro. Woodbridge one Wednesday evening from San Diego. "Park Hill" is a reference
to the Park Hill church of Christ.
"Well its Prayer Meeting night and I dont have the privilege of being there. I wish I
did, but that will have to wait. My prayers are with you and yours and Park Hill. I am
just there in thought. I am sorry I didn't write sooner, but we have been pretty busy
traveling, etc. It took us four days to get here. It will take me longer to get use to it.
This camp is an anti-aircraft replacement center. It is situated right smack on the
Pacific Ocean. I can see ocean as I step out of my barracks. Everything is green out here,
the grass and flowers, etc. It's very beautiful, but I'll still take ole' Arkansas and
home folks."
This soldier could think of nothing on Wednesday night but "Prayer Meeting."
After the war he came home to his wife and they had a baby boy. They instilled in him the
simple privilege of being with Christians on Wednesday night for what was called
"Prayer Meeting" then. The little boy is now a grandfather attempting to instill
in his grandchildren the same simple privilege of Wednesday night Bible study.
I am that little boy. The above quote was pulled from a letter my father sent to Judson
Woodbridge in the 1940's.
Warren E. Berkley
wberkley@flash.net
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Our Gospel Meeting
With
Joe Fitch
Begins
Resolution Tips - What Works For Me
Resolution: More Regular, Purposeful Bible Study - Psa. 1:1-3; 119:97-99
(Suggestion: Read these verses again.)
Tips: (submitted by your brothers and sisters in Christ): Study during my lunch
hour...Read and meditate on the bus...After a particular bible study, make a sermon on it
to share with others...Set up a selected time each week for bible study with
children...Teach - it forces you to study...I found that if I start a study involving
others it makes me more motivated to study because I know other people are depending on me
to understand the scriptures.
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Lillcian Hargrove has moved. Her new address and phone: 7576 Phoenix Dr., Apt. 706,
Houston, TX, 77030; Home: 713/796-8273; Cell: 281/660-1790 . . . Kim Rice has been
assembling with us and has expressed her desire to be recognized as part of the church
here in Humble. We welcome her! Address: 3706 Acorn, Porter; 77365; Phone: (281) 360-1566
. . . Carlos Capelli's February report is available in the foyer . . . Vicente
Ramirez also has a report available in the foyer . . . A revised Wednesday evening
close list has been posted in the foyer . . . The results from Matthew Hodges'
tests are expected this week . . . Ladies: If you can, why not arrange your
schedule to be with those who gather for an hour of Bible study on Wednesday mornings? It
will do you good and be an encouragement to the others. And would not God be pleased with
your interest in spiritual growth and service? This Wednesday will be the last in a short
study led by Pat Fontenot. Men: If you can get free on Wednesday morning,
February 16, come join in the study as Joe Fitch teaches the class. . .
Announcements for the meeting to hand out or mail out are available in the foyer. Pray for
the meeting.
Have you visited the web site lately? There are archives of past bulletins, class studies,
current class studies, link to bible research sites, link to Vine's Expository dictionary,
current phone list of the members, etc.
Check it out at http://www.kingwoodcable.com/colblip/humblechurchofchrist/
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Preaching Schedule
Mar 5, A.M. Gregg Hutson
Mar 5, P.M. Kris Emerson
Mar. 19, A.M. & P.M. Danny Wilson
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Wednesday Evening Close
Feb. 9 Rocky Rodriguez
Feb. 16 Gospel Meeting
Feb. 23 Mark Ary
Mar. 1 Bill Faulkner
Mar. 8 Michael Gove
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Transportation for Zelma Bobbitt
FEBRUARY
Sun. 6 pm Doug Bernard
Wed. 9 pm Dwight Osteen
Sun. 13 pm Betty Yokum
Wed. 16 pm Jim Crain
Sun. 20 pm
Wed. 23 pm Rocky Rodriguez
Sun. 27 pm
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Wednesday Feb. 9
Song Leader: David Osteen
Close: Kris Emerson
Sunday AM, Feb. 13
Announcements: Larry Legg
Song Leader: Boyd Hurst
First Prayer: John Lowrance
Lord's Table
_ Bread: Kris Emerson
_ Fruit of the Vine: Jim Crain
_ Contribution: Michael Gove
_ Assistant: Derek Huddleston
Preaching: Joe Fitch
Closing Prayer: Rob McCaskill
Sunday PM, Feb. 13
Song Leader: Boyd Hurst
First Prayer: Steve Fontenot
Lord's Table
_ Bread: Kris Emerson
_ Fruit of the Vine: Jim Crain
_ Contribution: Michael Gove
Preaching: Joe Fitch
Closing Prayer: Verlan Wilson
If you are a scheduled song leader but know
you will be unavailable, please notify Jim Crain.
If you are scheduled to serve in any other capacity but cannot serve as scheduled, please
notify Boyd Hurst.