SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY

MID-WEEK

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ELDERS EVANGELISTS EMAIL: office@degaulledrivecoc.com WORKS SUPPORTED:

Benevolence: Childhaven of Cullman, Alabama Media: Gospel Broadcasting Network In Search of the Lord’s Way The Old Landmarks The Truth in Love MISSIONS: Budapest, Hungary: Curry Montague,

curry.monta@gmail.com India: Ron & Karen Clayton

RCIndia@sonet.net Padova, Italy: Jeff & Tia Brauer

Family, brauer@padovateam.org Marshall, Texas: Azael & Dinora

Alvarez PREACHER TRAINING: Memphis School of Preaching

WesArabie 504-858-2881 HowardGoodale 504-319-3572SteveTucker 504-812-2617ScottCain 504-392-4110WesArabie 504-858-2881

CHURCH OF CHRIST 4700 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 www.DegaulleDriveCOC.com

July 02, 2017

MorningBibleClass MorningWorshipPewPackersEveningWorship

9:00AM 10:00AM5:30PM6:00PM

TuesdayLadiesClass(September—May)

WednesdayBibleClass

10:00AM

7:00PM

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Summertime is here! It is, perhaps the favorite season of children and adults alike. Children have a break from school and many parents take a week away from work. Not only that, there are numerous outdoor activities such as ballgames, picnics, fishing, camping, hiking, etc. Summertime is great; however, amidst all the fun we must be careful to guard and maintain our godly influence. Even

though the living may be a little more relaxed in the summer, our Christianity cannot be. Satan has many fiery darts that he uses in the summer (Ephesians 6:16). Our job is to stand prepared with our armor on and sword ready, before the battle begins (Ephesians 6:13).

DON’T SLACK ON VACATION. Vacations are a great time to get away from the normal routine and have a good rest. However, keep in mind that we can’t get away from God (Hebrews 4:13). Our charge to put God first and think on higher things remains even on vacation (Colossians 3:2). That means, first and foremost, we must find a faithful congregation with which to worship before leaving on vacation so as not to neglect the assembling of the saints (Hebrews 10:25). In order to keep this command, it is usually best not to travel on a Sunday. However, if it is unavoidable, careful attention must be given to when and where the family will stop to worship God during their travels. Another very important factor is the activities in which we engage while on vacation. Unfortunately, it is not unusual to hear of some Christians going to “sin city” to play the slots on vacation, drinking alcohol, or even going to a dance club. These things are done with the mentality that “no one is around to see.” We must be Christians all the time or none of the time (Luke 9:23). Our lights cannot shine while doing these things, nor can we be pure (Matthew 5:16; 2 Timothy 2:22).

DON’T SLACK AT PARTIES. Summertime parties can be a lot of fun, especially around a holiday. Many have 4th of July parties that involve fireworks, grilling, and sometimes even beer or some other alcoholic beverage. Christians must abstain from all appearances of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22). Alcohol certainly is a known evil! Using alcohol for recreation will certainly condemn the soul (1 Corinthians 6:9-11). God tells of the effects of it and how it destroys so many lives (Proverbs 23:29-35): there is sorrow and grief (people will hurt others, lie, and deprive their families for it), contentions (divorces, arguments, and violence/murder), mutilation and destruction (more than 500 people die in alcohol related accidents every week), mental anguish (crying/hangovers), immorality (eyes look on women of loose morals), instability (can’t think straight), and insensibility (can’t remember what happened). As Christians, we wear the name of our Savior with us wherever we go. He is the one that we are to follow in all things. Even while He was

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2N D ANNUAL

DEGAULLE DRIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST

MEN’S LEADERSHIP RETREAT

OCTOBER 12TH-14TH Berry Creek Cabins, Bogalusa, LA

FREE OF CHARGE & open to all men of the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ.

TheEarlier,theBetter!Thursday,October12th,willbeadayoffellowship,preparation,

&enjoyingthearea.Comeoutearly&havesomefun!

AllareencouragedtoarriveASEARLYASPOSSIBLEonFriday,October13th,aswewilllookathoweachofuscanbecomethe

leadersGodwantsustobe!

Don’t miss out on this weekend of fellowship & leadership.

2 N D ANNUAL

DEGAULLE DRIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST

FAMILY RETREAT

AUGUST 10TH – 12TH Fontainebleau State Park

FREE OF CHARGE & open to all members of the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ.

Please plan to be there & to be a part of this chance to make memories together going apart & resting as God’s

family!

Don’t miss out on this weekend of fellowship.

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suffering and dying on the cross, Jesus would not take the wine mingled with gall that was offered to Him (Matthew 27:34). Should we drink such for recreation?

DON’T SLACK AT THE WATER. It is so hot in the summertime that most people enjoy a good refreshing splash of water to cool off. However, this too can become dangerous due to immodesty. Modern swimsuits uncover more than they cover. Thus, it can be very difficult to maintain godliness at the water. Our bodies should not be exposed anywhere at anytime! God wanted Adam and Eve to cover up their nakedness (Genesis 3:7-10). God wanted the sons of Aaron to cover up their nakedness (Exodus 28:40-43). God wants us to cover up our nakedness in modest apparel (1 Timothy 2:9). Furthermore, we cannot allow ourselves to be in a position to fulfill lustful desires amidst others who are not covered up (Matthew 5:28). In all we do this summer and every day, the question is, “Would I be engaged in this activity with Jesus?” Don’t slack this summer!

“For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles-- when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead” (1 Peter 4:3-5 NKJV).

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NO TIME TO PRAY

I got up early one morning

and rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish

that I didn’t have time to pray. Problems just tumbled upon me

and heavier came each task. “Why doesn’t God help me?” I wondered.

He answered, “You didn’t ask.” But the day toiled on,

grey and bleak. I wondered why God didn’t show me,

He said, “But you didn’t seek.” I tried to come into God’s presence;

I used all my keys at the lock. God gently and lovingly said,

“My child, you didn’t knock.” I woke up early this morning

and paused before entering the day. I had so much to accomplish

that I had to take time to pray. http://housetohouse.com/glad-tidings-good-things-july-1-2017/

Attendance

Bible Reading

NEEDING CARE & PRAYERS Our Members & Visitors.

Kacie Landis: She is in New York for 2 months as part of an internship with Fox News. Please pray for her safety & success.

Mary Cullum Stephen Goodale Sandy Jones Family of Margaret Rodney

Our Shut-In Elwanda Piskorik

Our Family & Friends The Gonzales Family : Family of Claire Buckley’s close friend who is mourning the

recent devastating death of her uncle. Terry Math ieu: Co-worker of Sharon Macaluso; she has lost her second son in just

over a year. Linda Reddish: Aunt of Pat Lee; is recovering well after cancer removal surgery. Kaiyah Alexander Luis Durango Kei th Kreppein Mary Jo Knigh t Benjamin Macaluso Sandra Martin Yvette Milazzo Linda Reddish

Our Deployed Military Personnel Vauchel le DeArmas: Is currently stationed at Fort Hood & will be officially deployed

to Kuwait in July.

PRIVILEGED TO SERVE NEXT WEEK

JULY 09 Sunday AM

Welcome: Steve Tucker

Prayer: Stephen Goodale

Song Lead: Howard Goodale

Nicklas Smith Romans 5:1-11

Lord’s Table: Paul Macaluso (2)

Sermon: Scott Cain

Dismissal: Don Robinson ———————

Sunday PM Welcome:

Steve Tucker Prayer:

Eugene Carter Song Lead:

Ron Landis Lord’s Table:

Paul Macaluso (2) Sermon:

Tim Wilkes II Dismissal:

Jerome Riddick

THIS WEEK JULY 02 Sunday AM

Welcome: Wes Arabie

Prayer: Paul Macaluso (2)

Song Lead: Howard Goodale

Paul Macaluso (2) Colossians 1:15-20

Lord’s Table: Paul Macaluso (2)

Sermon: Scott Cain

Dismissal: Tyrone Barthelemy ———————

Sunday PM Welcome:

Wes Arabie Prayer:

Roland Keith Song Lead:

Paul Macaluso (2) Lord’s Table:

Paul Macaluso (2) Sermon:

Scott Cain Dismissal:

Nicklas Smith

LAST WEEK’S

RECORD

Service Time

2017 Goal

Last Week

Bible Study Sunday AM Sunday PM Wednesday

70 100 60 60

64 96 60 50

Reading

Plan 2017 Goal

Last Week

Daily Readers 45 34 Bible in 2017 45 29 NT in 2017 60 39

Please submit all prayer requests in writing to Scott or Melissa Cain. Please supply regular updates on each individual in order to keep our prayer list up-to-date. For the sake of space, any name (except for shut-ins) will be removed after four weeks unless a new update is received. Thank you for helping us all to stay informed of the spiritual & physical needs of our members, friends, & family.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING EVENTS: 1. SONG LEADING CLASS: Will not meet today. Class will resume next Sunday at 4:30 PM.

CONGRATULATIONS: Kindy & Eugene Carter welcomed their daughter Zoe Olivia Carter

into the world on Friday at 2:48AM. Zoe checked-in at 8lbs, 1oz. Both mama and baby are doing great. We’ll need about 18 years to see how daddy is doing.

PLEASE HELP RESTOCK THE PANTRY: Items needed include canned tuna, chicken, Vienna

sausages, several boxed meals (tuna helper, chicken helper, kit meals, etc…), spaghetti sauce with meat, soups, & cereals. We are fully stocked on pasta, rice, & beans, & as such we have no room for any more in the pantry.

BIBLE CALL: Bible Call in May received 41 calls for 6 hours & 40 minutes of listening time. WORK NIGHT FOR THE MASTER: June’s work night produced 265 local mailings & 20 cards of

encouragement.