Regency Church of Christ 501 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609 February 8, 2015 “a Church after God’s own heart” SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT 2015 “Pray for Reign: There Is No Other God” February 8-11, 2015 At the Central Church of Christ in Saraland Sunday, February 8 schedule: 6:00 pm - Singing 6:40 pm - Ken Forrest, speaker from the Summerdale Church of Christ Brochures on the table in the foyer for a full schedule of speakers and times. LIVE STREAMING All Sessions AM & PM On the Central Church of Christ website www.centralsaralandcoc.com Note: Regency services will not be held on Sunday evening, February 8 and Wednesday morning and evening, February 11. You are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. THANK YOU I take the liberty to speak for all the ladies that were able to attend the Ladies Retreat: What a wonderful weekend we had spending time with each other as Christians. Our speakers were a joy to listen to and the singing was absolutely beautiful as we praised God in song. Our food was delicious. A thank you to Tim Richardson, Leo Adams, and Steve Walker for preparing and serving us our meals. Also, a thank you to our elders that support our efforts and encourage us in this event. We appreciate it. Lastly, to all the ladies that played a part in making this event happen, we thank you too. - Nancy Talbot SON ISLAND KIDS February Bible School Lessons: Joseph Memory Verse: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 THOSE TO SERVE - Sunday, February 8, 2015 Worship Service SONG LEADER: AM: Eddy Stephens PM: Andrew Howell OPENING PRAYER: AM: Jason Smith PM: Dale Johnson ATTENDANCE CARDS: Barton Erwin, Zachary Haynes, Jeremy Haynes SCRIPTURE READER: Ethan Davidson LORD’S SUPPER LEADER: AM: Foy Bobo ASSIST: Charles Gunter, Thomas Davis, Jason Patterson, Alan Smith, Jim Wyrick, Bill Franks, Mike Reimer PM: David Newberry, Ethan Newberry CLOSING PRAYER: AM: George Holcomb PM: Rick Gates PREPARE COMMUNION: Gloria Breckenridge VAN DRIVER: Bubba Bullington, phone 753-1229 NURSERY: AM: Lesa and Julia Grace Redd PM: Emma Erwin TODDLERS: AM: Judy Neal, Josie & Jenna McArdle YARD MAINT.: February 7: Team 4, Russ Davidson WEDNESDAY PM SERVICE - Wednesday, February 11, 2015 SONG LEADER: Jason Smith CLOSING PRAYER: Dan McDonald If you cannot serve: call Skip Burris at 454-4414. Transportation: call Tommy Wasden at 463-9007 PRAYER LIST Please notify the office with updates. MEMBERS: Pinkey Goode sick at home; Voncile Freeman now at home following a hospital stay; Harold Tillman fell and injured his shoulder, hip, and back; Mable Redd broken rib; Jack Falls will have a kidney removed on Feb 23; Carol Ashburn breast cancer, recovering surgery at home; Ken Wear Prov; Betty Tubb breast cancer, radiation; Cal Cossich now at home; Cletis Bedingfield breast cancer, surgery on the 20th; Others with health concerns and shut-ins: Christine Gibbs, Dale Herren, Jean & Vince Huegele, Louis Hyde, Jimmy James, Steve Lindhurst, Bill Nippert, Beatryce Thomason, Erma Patterson, Julie Terry, Pearlie Lockler, Juanita Winchester, Helen Wright , Expectant mother: Jennifer Hall (Mar) boy, Shelley Newberry (July) FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Iyvone Bradley (Joan Bullington’s mother) Parkinson’s, broke her arm; Nathan Hunt (Bible Correspondence Course student) prayers to stay focused on God, has been released to a half-way house in north Mobile; Bill Davis (Marilyn’s husband) sciatic nerve pain; Terry Homer (Marilyn Davis’ friend) hip problems; Allison Gilley (friend of Lori Hall) recovering spine surgery; Al Manning (Kay Findley’s uncle) blockage in carotid artery; JD Gagliano (Dean’s brother-in-law) diagnosed with MSA (multiple system atrophy); Sheryl Hill (Tammy Gates’ friend from Seattle, WA) emergency brain surgery to remove an aneurysm; Amanda McGaughy (Leroy & Suzanne’s granddaughter) recovering rotator cuff surgery; Rickey Spence (Mary’s son) esophagus cancer, upcoming surgery; Louise Barnett (sister-in-law to Linda Littlepage and Earl Ray) cancer; David Whigham (Kathy Hall’s brother) cancer, chemo; Eloise Crews (member at Creekwood) multiple myeloma; Glenn Findley (Joe’s brother) stroke; Carolyn Kendall (Tony’s mother) shoulder replacement; Sara Sprance (Tammy Gates’ friend) Lupus & sarcoid; Darlene McZeek (MCS employee) cancer; Libby Ferguson (Frankie Williams’ niece) cancer; Mary Kathryn Harrison (JT and Rebecca’s daughter); Barbara Hagan (Gordy Gordon’s sister) bone cancer; Bill Wisener (friend of Steve Lindhurst) complications from diabetes; Penny Smith (Steve Lindhurst’s aunt); Michelle Bradley (friend of Bernice Adams) paralyzed; Kevin Langham (Joe Findley’s nephew) cancer; Katelyn Tillman (friend of Nina Stallings) age 14, cancer, had her leg amputated; Betty Jean Evans (John Bogle’s daughter) cancer; Buddy Dover (friend of Dick Gray); James Terry (Scott’s father) esophagus cancer; Taylor Hopwood (friend of Mable Redd) 13 year old, multiple tumors; Sandra Blackwood (Kay Findley’s cousin) cancer; Vernon Lewis (Deborah Curry’s brother) lung cancer; Bill Freeze (Betty Tubb’s brother); Carol Watson (Virginia Bray’s friend) and Cameron Clark (Celia Lewis’ nephew) chronic leukemia PRAYER REQUESTED: Ed Campbell wants to be more involved with his church family SERVING IN MILITARY: TJ Thomas (DJ and Jackie’s son) Air Force, weapons training; John Horton, Jr. (Karen Hunt’s nephew) Korea; Ben Lewis (McGaughy’s grandson-in-law) Afghanistan SENIOR MOMENTS Saturday, February 14, 10 am Join in for a time of games, fellowship, and food TEEN AREA WIDE DEVO at Regency Sunday, February 22 FEBRUARY FOOD GIVEAWAY ITEM Tuna 336 needed BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSE REPORT FOR JANUARY 76 Lessons graded 10 courses completed with certificates mailed 14 new requests to study Bible Lessons SENIORS SWEETHEART BANQUET February 7, 5-7 pm, Ages 60+ EVENT SCHEDULE Feb 7: Seniors Sweetheart Banquet, 5-7 pm. 60+ invited; Feb 8-11: Spiritual Enrichment at Central (no PM worship on Sunday, no AM or PM on Wednesday at Regency) Feb 14: Senior Moments, 10 am Feb 18: Bagging groceries after the evening service Feb 19: Food Give Away Feb 22: Teen Area Wide Devo at Regency Stressed Out Remember the children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? Here’s a brief except from it. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and woke up with gum in my hair. When I got out of bed I tripped over my skateboard. I dropped my new sweater in the bathtub. I had a terrible day at school. I had to visit the dentist. And mom cooked lima beans for supper and I hate lima beans. My bath was too hot and I got soap in my eyes. My marble went down the drain in the tub. My cat went to sleep with Anthony and not with me. It has been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day and I think I’ll move to Australia.” Children experience stress, adults do as well. The word means to become tight. It is a mental, emotional, physical impact of people, situations, circumstances with produce strain and tension and anxiety in our lives. How do we deal with stress? 1. Recognize that some stress is normal in every life. James reminds us that the testing of our faith produces patience. 2. Develop a positive attitude. If we get into a stress-mess, and if we have a positive attitude, it will help us get through it. 3. Get some physical exercise. Paul told Timothy that bodily exercise does profit a little. 4. Develop a sense of humor. It has been well said that he who learns to laugh at himself will never cease to be entertained. 5. Feed our spirit. The more we feed our spirit on spiritual things, the better we will cope with stress. 6. Lean hard on the Lord. 1 Peter 5:7, “Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.” 7. Be involved with the family in the church. The church is the place where we encourage one another and help one another in times of stress. Isaiah 26:3, “The steadfast of min Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in Thee.” Just remember “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts.” - Allan Eldridge MISSIONS -Eastern European Mission (Bibles) -Lima, Peru -Kemelton Harawa - Malawi, Africa - Derrick John - Moraikobai, Guyana -Vitaly Rodichev - Ukraine -Steven Lucas - Hurley, Mississippi DEACONS James Breckenridge - Communion, Disaster Relief Skip Burris - Worship Service Bubba Bullington - Audio Visual Media Randy Curry - Food Give Away Russ Davidson - Involvement, Member Board Mark Erwin - Legal, Youth Dale Eubanks - Seniors David Haynes - Worship Service, Grounds Maurice James - Finance, Audio Visual Media Tony Kendall - Missions Casey Melton - Lads to Leaders David Pahman - Education Mike Shavers - Benevolence, Communion to Shut-ins Tommy Wasden - Family Ministry, Attendance, Transportation YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTER - Andrew Howell MINISTER - Allan Eldridge ELDERS Jerrold Eubanks Marvin Dean Jimbo Jordan *George Holcomb *Chairman for the month of February OFFICE INFORMATION Nancy Talbot, Office Manager Email: [email protected] Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm Phone (251) 345-8050 Fax (251) 345-8051 WEBSITE - WEBMASTER www.regencycc.org Andrew Howell WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Bible Class: 9 am Worship: 10 am & 6 pm Wednesday Morning: 10:30 am Evening: 7 pm FOR THE RECORD February 1, 2015 Sunday Bible Class . . . . . . . . . . 208 Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . . 325 Sunday Evening Worship . . . . . . 98 Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,167 . . . 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