See your spouse, your children, and your family as being extremely valuable. They’re the treasure God has entrusted you with. Vol. 72 No. 5 Message from Bryce Welcome to Mesa! Get ready to enter the throne room of God as we praise him, remember him, and commune together. I pray we leave this place encouraged and better prepared to face the week together. If you haven’t taken a minute to listen to one of our LTC choruses over the last couple of weeks, I hope you’ll take a moment to walk back past Room 105 after worship today and listen to these wonderful young voices. Our young people are all hard at work preparing for our Leadership Training for Christ event in April. Please pray for them and all of the coaches helping them get ready! Let’s get ready for the week ahead! How will you be a better Christian this week than last? Are you ready to let your nets down and see what God will do? Give it a try this week, I think you may be surprised. Let’s make it a great one! --Bryce Bible Bowl - This year’s annual Las Cruces “Chili Bowl” is scheduled for February 13th -15th and its time to get signed-up! If you are planning to go on this fun trip, please see the Youth bulletin board for the sign-up sheet and details. LTC Practice Schedule: • Wednesday, Feb. 11th, Drama 6pm meeting every other Wednesday • Sunday, Feb. 1, Chorus after am services meeting every other Sunday • Wednesday, Feb. 4, Signing 6pm meeting every other Wednesday • Sunday, Feb. 8th, Speech and Bible Reading 3-6th grade meeting after am services and every other Sunday. Room 101. •A Training Room for infants and nursing mothers is also pro- vided at the back of the auditorium. •Toddlers Bible Hour (TBH) is offered for all children 2-3 years old, begins after communion in Room 102. •Children’s Bible Hour (CBH) for children ages 4 - 4th grade, begins after communion in Theater del Soul Upstairs. Worship Leader: Jesse Flores Song “Jesus, Jesus” Welcome/Prayer: Jackie Hinkle Song180 Song474 Song662 Song71 “Jesus Is Lord” “Thank You, Lord” “All to Jesus I Surrender” “As the Deer” Communion/Cont.: Mike Gass Song23 “Our God, He Is Alive” Scripture Reading: Chris Kingsbury (John 8:12-18) February 1, 2015 A Better Life Some things just make life better. There have been several inventions in our lifetime that our children would never imagine doing without. Not that we are old of course. It is just that we get used to things as they change and we don’t want to go back. Can you remember before cell phones, microwaves, internet or even computers? Nothing was downloaded because there were not satellites or GPS. Tape was reel to reel and headphones were huge. Oh, wait, they are huge again. Some people are impressive. We all see celebrities in the news and all the things they possess. They have more and better and bigger than the rest of us. If the cameras and all the stuff were taken away they would be like the rest of us. It isn’t the spotlight that is impressive because most of us won’t be there. It just shines for a moment and then it is gone. Some people just make life better. They don’t have a new invention but they change the way we look at life. It is like they have found a secret to living and they just do it better than anyone else. Most of the times they have overcome difficulties in their life and they have been forced to think beyond the normal expectations. Life is not about convenience and buying something else won’t make it any better. Sermon: Terry Singleton “Jesus Is the Light of the World” When Jesus came he talked about something called eternal life. It wasn’t a length as much as it was a quality. He lived in a different way than most people, and yet he fit in most every kind of life. He challenged fishermen, rulers, government officials Song313 “The Old Rugged Cross” and criminals to live differently. He made life better by giving them a way for them to be a better person. He gave them character and courage with their faith in God. He Song “There’s a Stirring” is still changing the world through the people that believe in him. If we follow him, our life will be better. Closing Prayer: Daniel Farr --Terry **Unless otherwise indicated Connect groups meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday evenings--Call for directions or additional details** we have children’s programs available during our worship service •An Attended Nursery is available for infants (1-2 years) in Welcome to the Mesa Family 1223 E. Dana Ave. Mesa, AZ 85204 Phone: 480-964-1743 Fax: 480-827-1864 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mesachurch.org Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)* Fri. (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)* *Terry out of office on Thursday *Fernando and Bryce out of office on Friday We are so glad that you are here today! We have been praying that God would allow us to meet you today and worship together. You are an answer to our prayer! If you are visiting from the area, we would love to have you as part of our family! our lessons for today am: “Jesus Is the Light of the World” pm: Anthony Bryant Speaking If you would like more information about the church or becoming a Christian, visit our Welcome Center in the foyer. ¿habla español? tenemos servicios en español en el salón de actividades Guests Please consider yourself our honored guest. We are glad you have come our way and invite you to return any time you can. We encourage you to fill out a guest card so we have a record of your visit. There are a number of people in our congregation who would love to study the Bible with you if you so desire. Please come back to worship with us at any and every opportunity you have. Contribution Statements Connect Groups It is a great week to join in a Bible Study Statements for last year’s contributions with one of our Connect Groups. Several have been given out or mailed. If you did updates to the Connect group schedules not receive one and feel you should have, this week. The Farr Group will meet for give a call to JoAnne in the office. study at 3:30 and invite everyone to stay CBBC Dinner & Auction and watch the Super The annual Copper Basin Bible Camp DinBowl following. See ner and Auction is set for Saturday, FebruHarry or Crystal Mo ary 28th, at Camelback Church of Christ. regarding their groups The Silent Auction opens at 5 pm with the plans for this evening. Lasagne Dinner served at 6 pm. Advance The Kidwell group purchase tickets are $10 and at the door meets on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. price is $15. See Kristin Farr for more details or to purchase tickets. They are also Tuesday Ladies’ Class Ladies’ Class meets at 10 a.m. on Tues- looking for donated items for the auction. days. This is a great time of study and There is a list on the bulletin board in the fellowship led by some of our ladies. See foyer of desired items and contact information for more details. Linda Miller with any questions. Summer Mission Trip The Mission’s Committee is working on plans for an El Salvador Mission trip scheduled for June 6th through the 15th this year. If you are interested in going or would like more information, please plan to meet next Sunday immediately following am services in Room 104. CDs Available The soundroom would like to make everyone aware that the lessons from the recent seminar with David Lusk are on line and available for purchase on CD. Cost is $12 for the set. Pantry Soups, canned meats, mac and cheese, spaghetti and sauce, canned veggies, soap and laundry detergent are some of the on-going items needed to fill the bags. Attention Men There will be a breakfast for all the men of the congregation this coming Saturday, February 7th, at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. Check with one of the elders if you have any additional questions. Mark Your Calendar Our 2015 Bible Bowl is scheduled for the weekend of February 27th through 29th. Save this date as there will be many opportunities for service at this annual event! A number of congregations will be bringing students from out of the area. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Center for the various areas where help is needed! Transitions/Directory No updates this week--please indicate on your attendance card or email or call the office with address, phone or email changes so we can keep our files current! “Rejoice” (Philippians 4:4) (Taken from House to House, Heart to Heart, Volume 19 Number 2) “Traits Passed from Parents to Children” A father, mother, and their three sons, John (the oldest), Mike (middle), and Steve (youngest), were conversing around the table after dinner. The subject of traits of parents being passed on to children came up. The father said, “John has my eyes, Mike has my creativity, and Steve has my intelligence.” Steve responded, “Daddy, what’s intelligence?” “A Secret to Quiet Children in Church” A mother was having a difficult time getting her young son to be quiet during the preaching. Finally, she leaned over and whispered something to him. From that point on he sat still and was quiet as a mouse. A person who had observed this asked the mother after services if she would share what she had told her young son in order to get him to behave the way he did. She said, “I told him he was disturbing the preacher and if he lost his place in his lesson, he would have to start all over again.” 4Sixteen A Ministry for College Students and Single Adults in their 20’s and early 30’s Today 9:30 a.m. 4Sixteen class in Room 104 with Allen Plunk 2.04 7:00 p.m. Caring to Confront with Jeff in the 4Sixteen room Communion Preparation Steve & Kathy Jacobs are scheduled to prepare communion for Sunday, February 8th. Praise and Prayers Nursery Helpers Daysha Clark and Dina Fernandez will serve in the nursery today. Cathy Erno and Luz Delia Hernandez will serve next Sunday, February 8th. new and critical Bible Hour Leaders TBH LEADERS: Today: Brian & Debra Peterson assisted by Shannon Black and Ahtziri Valencia. Next week: Maria & Evelyn Navarro assisted by Katelyn Black and Alyssa Hoffman. CBH LEADERS: Today: Brian Black assisted by Donna and Heather Glaser, George Lopez and Estevan Lopez. Next week: Brian Black assisted by Donna and Heather Glaser, Ahtziri Valencia and Acacia Glenn. health problems February Greeters & Welcome Center WELCOME CENTER (Bible Class): Dan & Sue Barker WELCOME CENTER (Worship): Christina Grist and Frances Hinkle GREETERS (Prior to and beginning of Class): Tom & Rebecca Jacobson GREETERS (Prior to and beginning of worship): Danny and Jana Church Communion to Shut-In Members Today: Kim Clark and Bill Hughes Next Sunday: Wilburn Ivy and Curtis Allen Update From Southeast Asia When the Foxes were exiled from Laos in 1998, they started the church in this large northern Thai city. The congregation has a rocky history: a preacher caught in adultery, another preacher splitting up with his wife, a young new convert dying of cancer, and moving the meeting place several times. The nearest congregations and preachers are 70 miles away. James, in the white shirt in this picture, is the Timothy of Lampang. The church meets in his home, he knocked out the walls of his living room, put in windows and doors, and installed air conditioning so they would have a meeting place. We worshipped with them January 18th. James has never been to Bible school but he taught an in depth Bible class. He led singing that would have made Mesa proud. Did I mention that it was his wife that had committed adultery with the preacher, James and her were both new converts. They married later and she died the following year of untreatable cancer. James has remarried, has an 11 month daughter now that helps everyone to smile, and he and his wife want to support a preacher for their congregation from their steel fabrication business. While we worship today with the 450+ at Mesa, please remember brethren like James that are working hard to fill their living room church. Calendar FEBRUARY 2 SIBI Classes 3 Ladies’ Class 5 Q-Bees 7 Men’s Breakfast 9 SIBI Classes 10 Ladies’ Class Potluck 12 Q-Bees 13-15 Las Cruces Bible Bowl 14 Spanish Family Activity 16 President’s Day--office closed Aria Rogers (baby of CJ & Erica)................. Exposed to Measles Shyna Silcox (Clayton’s G’daughter)...................Kicked by horse Lorna Butler........................................................................ Health Tewana Carter.................................................................... Health Veda Chancellor (L. Bailey’s sister).................................... Health Bob Clayton........................................................................ Health Andrew & Trinity Emery Family......................... Children’s Health Donna Erno....................................................Chemo Treatments Tommy Foster (TJ’s dad).....................................Foot amputation Ivan Goodman.................................................................... Health Richard Gerome (D. Schrubbe’s son-in-law)...........Hospice Care Bill & Luana Guthrie........................................................... Health Celestia Harmon (E. Heath’s Mom)............... Blooming Meadows Merlene Hanzuk (Steve’s mom)......................Cancer treatments J. Henderson’s Daughter-in-law Cheryl.............................. Health Mary Hughes...................................................................... Health Lorraine Hughes ............ Scottsdale Health & Rehab Room 104A Wayne Jacobs (brother of L. Farr & S. Jacobs)................. Health Joe Johnson...................................Montecito Room 243 / Health Wanda Johnson.................................................................. Health Theresa Juhl.......................................... Bone Marrow Transplant D’Anne Knoch.......................................Pregnancy Complications Lynnita Knoch..................................................................... Health Marty & Kathy Marstein (P. Watkins Parents)..................... Health Ruth May............................................................................ Health Gary Miller (N.Miller’s son)..........................................Parkinsons Naomi Miller...............................................Mesa Christian Rehab James & Charlene O’Connor.............................................. Health Jean Roberson................................................................... Health Nelda Roberson (S. Woodrow’s mom)..............................Cancer Marjorie Steinbock.............................................................. Health Lois White’s Brother........................................................... Health military prayers Beau Howell Andrew Jones (C. Burd’s G’son) Evelyne Serrano Anthony Galvan(Kristin Farr’s Nephew) Chris Heath Kalin Fuller (W.Johnson’s G’son) Mission prayers Ken & Jean Fox in SE Asia El Salvador Plans for 2015 Our Meeting Times FEBRUARY (Cont.) 16 SIBI Classes 17 Ladies’ Class 19 Q-Bees 21Pantry 21 Widows’ Luncheon 23 SIBI Classes 24 Ladies’ Class 26 Q-Bees 28 Mesa Bible Bowl 28 Spanish Family Circle Bible Class..........................9:30am Worship............................10:30am Connect Groups.................5:00pm Worship..............................5:00pm Wednesday Class...............7:00pm Attendance & Offering Sunday Worship: 433 Wednesday: 201 Budget: $9,952 Giving: $8,311 YTD Average: $9,953