November 12, 2000 Humble Messenger

Humble Messenger
Volume 8, Week 46    November 12, 2000
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We are currently enjoying a good gospel meeting with Wayne Chamberlain and his wife, Debbie, of Richmond, Kentucky. Following is Wayneıs latest report to serve as a refresher.

From:    WCham9000@aol.com
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000
Subject: Sept. 2000 Brief

Dear Brethren,
The new house is now framed up and enclosed and has the tar paper on the roof. We would like to be in it by the first of the year -- but we are not holding our breath.

We are having a gospel meeting/Bible lecture series next week with Bill Bryant from Paris, Kentucky. Hope to get some contacts out of this.

Debbie and I (and the children) are going to take a two day vacation this weekend (our first in almost two and one-half years). We are going to the area of the Smoky Mountains to a place called English mountain. They have nice condominiums that they rent (fully equipped with kitchen, etc) for a very reasonable price. They are on the side of a mountain. They have large windows for viewing the mountains. They are hiking trails, etc. nearby. The closet store (little country store and grille) is about five miles away. It will be a nice getaway.

Next month (Nov.10th), Debbie and I will be flying to Texas for a weekend meeting. The church in Humble, Texas supports me and wants me to come out and hold a three day meeting.

STUDIES:

Jamie Smithıs mother - I have inquired about her a few times, but it seems that the prospect of attending church services regularly has made her lose interest in studying. Hopefully this will change.

Doug Abney - Doug has almost lost his job, but was finally assigned to 3rd shift. He has been very busy with his children, etc. We hope to resume our studies soon.

Steve and Jamie - We are going to begin studying again after our Bible Lecture series.

Julia Benson -  Our studies are still going well.

Brotherly,

Wayne Chamberlain
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Wednesday AM Class
The following are observations. Maybe painful observations. Sorry. But, facts are facts. If you have a low threshold of pain, you may want to skip this section.

Why some do not attend Wednesday AM class:

1. Working
2. Unable due to health
3. Habit‹never have. Or, once did but quit.
4. Young children at home
5. Too busy
6. Other things rather do
7. Other things scheduled
8. Not interested
9. Donıt have to in order to go to heaven
10. Not enjoy it.

Reasons why some DO attend:

1. Want to
2. Need to
3. Ought to

Maybe the above lists do not fit your situationŠ? If not, you can add your own reason. Maybe it would be a good thing to do, and then discuss it with your heavenly Father. He knows anyway, you know. Why do you attend or not attendŠ? (Choose one of the above or add your own.)

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"And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do." Hebrews 4:13, NASB.

"Šthe Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of menıs heartsŠ" 1 Corinthians 4:5, NASB.

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NEWS

• Wayne Chamberlain will teach in the auditorium this morning. All classes will come into the auditorium, except kindergarten down . . .
• The Waldrops learned last week that Gene has a malignant tumor in his mouth . .  
• Last Sunday night a tree fell on the house Randy and Robin Smith are living in. It was raining in for a while, but they have it dried in again and the insurance company is supposed to provide for repair . . .  
• Phyliss Tuttleıs mother had to be put in ICU . . .
• GOSPEL MEETINGS:
  
  • Nov. 11-15, Sunday­Wednesday, Eastside, Baytown, Don Truex
  • Nov. 12-17, Sunday­Friday, Benchly, Bryan-College Station, Joe Fitch
    

  If you are scheduled to  provide transportation for Zelma Bobbitt but for some reason cannot do so, please call Jim Crain (281/540-1367). Zelma goes down to the office early to wait for her ride. If you need to contact her and she is not available in her room, try the office, (281/449-6118). Maps are available in the foyer for those who may not be familiar with where she lives . . .

• A sign-up list has been posted in the foyer for those who wish to study Hebrews in the annex class beginning in December. The  auditorium class will study Psalms . . .
• Visitation group two will meet shortly after evening assembly . . .
• The Wednesday morning class is presently being taught by Linda Ottersbach. Ladies, if you havenıt been attending this class, why not join them this week? The class is from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. in the auditorium. See Linda for class material. Mothers with young children‹bring them with you. Most of the ladies in this class have been where you are. They would be encouraged by your presence. It will not only do you good, it will do your children good to have memories of your interest in spiritual matters.

SCHEDULED TO SERVE

Bread: Kris Emerson
Fruit of the Vine: Michael Gove
Contribution: Fred Ferguson
Assistant: Mark LaBurt