January 2, 2000 Humble Messenger
Humble Messenger
Volume 8, Week 1 January 2, 2000
Wise Resolutions for a New Year srf
Suggested resolutions for a new year will be discussed in this morningšs sermon. While
we may agree these are wise and good, there is often a chasm between intentions and
applications. The resolutions may be sincere, but putting them into practice and making
them part of our daily lives is another matter. You may have found something that works
for you. For example, you may have found getting up earlier in the morning when all is
quiet enables you to be more regular in bible study. Or, you may have found that setting
aside thirty minutes after lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays works. If so, why not
share what works for you with others? Maybe it can help them put into practice these
resolutions.
Resolution Suggestion Sheets
Sheets are available in the foyer with the title, "Resolution Suggestion
Sheets." As you listen to the lesson, if you have found something that works for you
in carrying out the practice being discussed, describe it briefly. There is no need to put
your name on the sheet. Deposit the sheets in the box provided. Selected suggestions
will be printed in the Humble Messenger. No names will be attached to the
suggestions. It may be that what you have learned through your own experience will help
someone else follow through on those resolutions!
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Gospel Meeting
Only Six Weeks Away!
February 13-18
Joe Fitch
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Building Better Families srf
Divorce undeniably spells "failed marriage." But what of those marriages
where the rule is unhappiness? While they may stay together, is this relationship God
intended?
Commitment affects the success or failure of a marriage‹not simply commitment to stay
together, but commitment to be what God wants a husband or wife to be. It is one
thing to be a "wife" because you were joined in a covenant of marriage; it is
quite another to be a "helper suitable" for onešs husband. (Gen. 2:18) It takes
more than a piece of paper and a ring to be a "companion," one who shares onešs
life, dispelling loneliness, sharing burdens, providing mental, social, physical, and
spiritual (Lk 2:52) comradery that "corresponds" (Gen. 2:18, footnote, NASB) to
the unique individual one is pledged to. Likewise, commitment to "cleave" to a
wife involves more than bringing home the beans, or just being home. Plopping down in
front of the TV, burying oneself in a newspaper, or going out to pursue onešs hobbies
when your wife has looked forward all day to conversation, attention, and affection from
her mate is hardly reflective of one who understands and is committed to being a loving
companion.
Husbands, are you committed to "love your wives as Christ also loved the
church" (Eph 5:25), and "live with your wives in an understanding way...and
grant her honor..."? (1 Pe. 3:7) Wives, are you committed to
"respecting" (Eph. 5:31) your husband in his solemn role as leader of your
family, striving to "do him good and not evil all the days of your life"? (Pro.
31:12) Are you committed to one anotheršs sexual needs and interests? (1 Co.
7:1-5)
Haphazard, lazy, selfish attitudes and conduct will not produce successful marriages. You
may not divorce, but without commitment to the love, service, and honor of one another,
your marriage will "fail" to reach the potential God intended.
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June Hodges is in Northwest Hospital due to infection in the leg she had surgery on
and pneumonia . . . Dawn Moore is scheduled for surgery in Conroe on Wednesday . .
. Ralph Robinson is scheduled
for a knee replacement at Northeast Hospital in Humble on Thursday . . . Jason Swann,
who suffered critical injuries in an auto accident recently, continues to be in need of
our prayers. He
is the son of Jim and Lynita Swann and grandson of Ray and Linda Lagrone . .
. Wednesday
morning class will resume this week at 10:00 a.m. . . . There will be a
singing at the College Park Church of Christ in Deer Park this Friday. Details and
directions are on the bulletin board . . . Wally Ottersbach is now taking care of
the treasury and Boyd Hurst is now taking care of assignments for public worship.
See those men for matters pertaining to those areas . . . The January fourth Sunday
evening preaching opportunity for men of the congregation will be filled by Rocky
Rodriguez. If you are interested and capable of presenting an edifying lesson to the
congregation, you can sign up for the February 27 opening . . . The elders will schedule a
budget meeting with the congregation shortly to discuss the year 2000 budget. A proposed
budget is available in the foyer. If you have comments concerning it, please make
them to one of the elders today for they plan on meeting to discuss it further tonight . .
. "So teach us to number our days, that we may present to Thee a heart of
wisdom." Psa. 90:12 (NASB).
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Transportation for Zelma Bobbitt
JANUARY
Sun. 2 pm Jamie Whitehead
Wed. 5 pm Jim Crain
Sun. 9 pm
Wed. 12 pm Jim Crain
Sun. 16 pm
Wed. 19 pm Lauren Hutson
Sun. 23 pm
Wed. 26 pm Rocky Rodriguez
Sun. 30 pm
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Wednesday Evening Close
Jan. 5 Johnathan Bernard
Jan. 12 Jeff Bogs
Jan. 19 Eddie Crain
Jan. 26 Jim Crain
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Wednesday Jan 5
Song Leader: Craig Ottersbach
Close: Johnathan Bernard
Sunday AM, Jan. 9
Announcements: Gregg Hutson
Song Leader: Boyd Hurst
First Prayer: Mark Hargrove
Lordšs Table
_ Bread: Bill Faulkner
_ Fruit of the Vine: Fred Ferguson
_ Contribution: Michael Gove
_ Assistant: Johnathan Bernard
Preaching: Steve Fontenot
Closing Prayer: Mike Head
Sunday PM, Jan. 9
Song Leader: Boyd Hurst
First Prayer: Mark Laburt
Lordšs Table
_ Bread: Bill Faulkner
_ Fruit of the Vine: Fred Ferguson
_ Contribution: Michael Gove
Preaching: David Osteen
Closing Prayer: Jay Lietka
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.
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