VOL. 30 NO. 08 February 26, 2020

2020 Theme:

That all may see Jesus.

Our annual Ladies Day will be this Saturday, February 29th Our Coordinators have been busy for a year planning a very special morning for you and your guests. Our speakers have prepared inspirational thoughts to share with you and encourage you. Schedule for the morning is as follows: Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Program will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. The lessons will be presented in English and Spanish. Brunch will be served following the lessons. Child Care is provided. If you have any questions, please see Tommie Hannah, Dodie Mitchum, Stacey Riggs, or Kelley Loop.

THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT FAMILY DAY! Family Day is always an encouraging day to be together, and thank you so much to everyone who invited, attended, encouraged, cooked, set-up, cleaned-up, and helped make it a great day of worshiping together.

We had 578 souls gathered for our 10am worship, and if I’m reading our records correctly, that’s tied for the 5th largest assembly we’ve ever had at Great Oaks. We were thankful to have so many visi-tors, and I hope they were encouraged in their faith by being with us. The potluck lunch was great also; we appreciate everyone who had a part in making that a good time to visit with each other. I enjoyed the day, and I hope you did also – we’ll do it all again next year! CAN YOU HELP LOCK UP THE BUILDING? We still need volunteers to help us turn off the lights and make sure the doors are shut after our assemblies. Wesley Hubbard and Jerry Nabors do so much around our building, and we don’t want to make them lock up every week in addition to what they already do! Can you commit to staying around later for a month to help with this? Please sign the list on the board, or let us know if you have any questions about what the role entails. YOUNG MEN LEADING WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY NIGHT – I hope you can be with us this coming Sunday night, both to worship God and to encourage our young men as they lead us in worship. These Youth Nights are always good assemblies; we appreciate our young people very much, and we are thankful for the blessing they are to our church family. As we studied from Luke 7 this past Sunday morning: let’s show a true love for God this week, and let’s keep our eyes open for souls to encourage! We will see you Sunday, ready for another great Lord’s Day

together…

From Tim…

Ladies Day 2020

“A Diamond In The Rough”

• Benda Beville: wife of John Beville. Her heart checked out fine. She went home from the hospital last Thursday. She is waiting to get a neurology appointment, to check whether there is something in her neck causing her pain and high blood pressure episodes.

• Diane Cox: mother of Stephanie Shores, has been in the hospital for about a week. Cards can be sent to: Don & Diane Cox, 225 Links View, Oakland, TN 38060

• Angela Hatcher: Ansley Tingle’s mother, will have a CT scan on 3/9 and receive those results on 3/11. She is asking for prayers that the chemo has killed all the cancer cells. She appreciates all the cards she received from our congregation.

• Nathan Hubbard: will have his annual scan on February 27th. He will see his doctor on March 2nd to receive his results. Let’s pray that he gets good results.

• Gale Jackson: saw Dr. Neal for test results. It appears she has a diminished function of her gallbladder. He has referred her to a General Surgeon for further evaluation.

• Prue McBride: had successful knee replacement surgery. Initial PT did not go well. Mobility is low and pain is high. She will be in Memphis Jewish Home & Rehabilitation for further PT. She is not up to visitors. They will keep us updated on her progress and when she is up to having visitors.

• Brian Olive: will see his doctor next week to discuss when he can resume his chemo treatments.

• Hector and Mari Venegas: friends of Larry Jackson, they have been studying with Larry for some time now and Larry asks for prayers for them to accept the gospel. Also Hector recently lost a close friend and he, himself is not in good health. Cards can be sent to: Hector and Mari Venegas, P. O. Box 262, Karnes, TX 78118.

• Olivia Villarreal , baby daughter ,of Eric and Tessa , came through her surgery (had tubes put in her ears this morning). Both she and mom did great!! Thank you for your prayers.

• Gene and Susan Yoon: Gene had a procedure for

kidney stones last Friday. Susan had an appoint-ment with the doctor on Monday hopefully to find some answers for why she is so weak. Cards of encouragement can be sent to: 3875 Saint Philip Drive, Memphis TN 38133-0971

Prayer Requests

Marriage Class coming in the Spring!

Each spring we have a stronger-marriages encouragement – either a seminar or a class – and this year is our “class” year, so make plans to join us for a Marriage Class on Wednesday nights in March, April, and May (starting March 4.)

Elders/Deacons/Ministers Retreat March 6 & 7 @ Great Oaks Friday Night at 6 PM (meal provided.) Speaker and games to follow. Saturday at 7 AM breakfast is provided followed by a speaker and finish around noon. All Elders/Deacons are signed up - if you cannot make it you must contact Kenny Harris.

To all Bible Bowl participates and families. Thank you so much for my cake, flowers and gift. The notes in the card made my day. I have enjoyed working with your children. We won some and lost some but the most important thing is the biblical knowledge and growth we each gained from our study. My person-al favorite book was Joshua and the one that almost caused all of us to quit was Hebrews. We hung in and got the job done. No Bible Bowl was won by me it was always the dedication of your children. You managed Saturday to do something that no one has ever done and that is to surprise me. Wanda Coats

To our Great Oaks Family: You have touched our hearts during Leslie’s illness and passing. During the time she was not feeling well, you prayed for her, sent cards and texts, brought food to us, and blessed us with your care and concern for her. Your caring for us has made the past eighteen months easier to bear because we could always feel your love and support. We knew you were holding us up in prayer from the beginning of her diagnosis, during the times she was receiving treatment and at her passing. The Great Oaks ladies who prepared and served the meal for our family and friends after the service provided an excellent meal and gave us much comfort that was needed. We appreciate all your prayers, acts of kindness and love you have shown to our family. In Christian love, Joe and Hayley Ford

Thank You...

Read through the Bible in 2020

February 26: Numbers 1; 2 and Acts 9:32-43

February 27: Numbers 3; 4 and Acts 10:1-23

February 28: Numbers 5 and Acts 10:24-36

February 29: Numbers 6 and Acts 10:36-48

March 1: Numbers 7; 8 and Acts 11:1-18

March 2: Numbers 9; 10; 11:1-3; Acts 11:19-30

March 3: Numbers 11:4-13; Acts 12

February 29: Father/Daughter Date Night March 1: Young Men’s Night Out March 8: MS/HS Devo March 12: TNT March 13: Parent’s Night Out March 18: Fwednesday March 21: Secret Service March 26: TNT March 28: Mother/Son Night Out

Opportunity Sheets March 1st: Group 10 : Leader - Chuck Barnett Group 11: Leader - Nathan Hubbard

March Anniversaries

2 Clay & Kate Canaday 3 Ronnie & Holley Kiihnl Barces & Herminia Vazquez 4 Len & Kathy Hubbard Scott & Susie Martin 5 Dennis & Cindy Marlar 8 Joe & Sharon Blalock Wesley & Ericka Hubbard 9 Mickey & Michele Barker 11 Corinna Kayal 16 Brooke Cheshier 17 Don & Cissy (Tish) Turner 19 Nathan & Kristin Hubbard 26 Rick & Terri Arnett Shaun & Sereena Tucker 27 Lonnie & Marilyn Gaither Jerome & Shannon Smith 28 Mike & Carol Smith

March Birthdays

1 Tim Simpson Darrell Speight Charlie Wyatt 2 Bobbie Kyle Jeff Riggs Jack Salisbury Tasha Slocum 3 Eliana Escobeo 4 Erika Hubbard 6 Revis Gobbell Tyler Brown 7 Macon Courson Charlene Parsons Keyla Juan 8 Nancy Sullivan Sharon Blalock 11 Gail McCallen Kelly Ward 12 Kylie Burrow 13 Sharlene Hillis Easton Warne 15 Ronnie Westmoreland 16 Jackson McDaniel 17 Emma Carey Andrea Dixon

18 Dorethia Blanks Mallory Hobbs Tracy Anderson 19 David Fuller 20 Bettye Jackson 21 Ronnie Kiihnl 22 Eleanor Daugherty Jonathan Long Chad Wyatt 23 Candice Welch 24 Adalynn Jayne Ross 25 Cassie Amon Bill Bush Don Shores Jason Ward 26 Amanda Lindsey 27 Logan Hink McKinley Anderson Stephanie Shores 29 Barbara K. Cowart Titus Matthews Prue McBride 30 Harlow Ledlow Mason Mescher 31 Debbie Garcia Bill Petty

Kate Bond School - needs for TnReady Testing

Kate Bond would like to have some treats as incentives for students. We are asking for monetary donations. We need to provide 855 Rice Krispy Treats. Donations may be given to Brenda and we will do the shopping. DEADLINE: April 6th.

COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP MEETING: a brief meeting will be this Sunday: MARCH 1st at 1:30 p.m. We will go over a few things before the deadline of March 15th for the deposit. Kenny will also answer any questions you may have.

Bible Study Every Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Open to everyone.

SERVING - March 1, 2020

Men’s Prayer Group Meets: Thursday Morning @ 7:00 AM

FYI: There are 2 elders in the Elders Conference Room (Room 104) following the Sunday AM service each week. If you have a prayer request or need, please see them. No appoint-ment necessary.

FOR THE RECORD

02/23/2020 Week 2020 Avg 2020 Goal

Wednesday (02/19)

Bible Study 265 272 320

Sunday (02/23)

Bible Study 384 342 320

Sunday AM 578* 522 520

Sunday PM 244 270 320

Contribution $17,856 $18,420 $18,000

*Sun. AM FAMILY Day and FHU Group Worship/Fellowship/Worship.

SCHEDULE: WORKS SUPPORTED:

Sunday Bible Study: 9 AM Voice of Truth International

Sunday Worship: 10 AM & 5 PM Tennessee Children’s Home

Wednesday Bible Study 2 PM & 7 PM Potter Children’s Home

PHONE : (901) 372-4449 Memphis School of Preaching

FAX: (901) 377-3039 Focus Press/Brad Harrub/Nashville

SPANISH: (901) 378-2294 Church of Mezhevaya, Ukraine

MINISTERS/Cell Numbers: Church in Pokrovsk, Ukraine

Pulpit: Tim Alsup 901-201-1341 Church in Zimbabwe/Noah Gonzo

Youth: Matthew Higginbotham Church in Costa Rica/Joaquin Rojas

865-274-3472 Gary Reaves Spanish Ministry in NC College/20’s: Aarek Farmer Church in Brazil/Randy Short

901-574-0192 Operation Ukraine/Columbus, MS Spanish: Moises Umana Church in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

210-919-8151 Church in Honduras ELDERS: Apologetics Press Kenny Harris, Larry Jackson, Lynn HopeWorks Parrish, Mark Pledge, Don Hutson, Macon Road church of Christ Mickey Barker: Michael Williams Las Flores church of Christ, Peru

Secretaries: Brenda Amon: office@greatoaks.org Pam McKay: pmckay@greatoaks.org

FACEBOOK: Iglesia de Christo Great Oaks WEBSITE: www.greatoaks.org

Songs:

AM: Jonathan Long PM: Don Turner

Communion Devotional: Kenny Harris

Prayers: AM PM: PM:

Opening: Tim Murphy Opening: Mark Pledge Closing: J. W. Riggs

Scripture Reading:

AM: Riley Alsup PM: William Campbell

Presiding Elder: Kenny Harris Elder’s Spotlight: Kenny Harris

Backup: Don Hutson

Lord’s Supper AM: Dave Jackson*, Carter Burks, Cole Traywick, Jacob Vandiver, Wesley Hubbard* Dalton Wayman, Floyd Weaver, Brandon White

Lord’s Supper PM: James Carden, Zach Anderson (Library)

Nursery Attendants:

Babies: AM: Terri Arnett, Toni Ross PM: Tommie Hannah, Trish Patrick Toddlers: AM: Melinda Crosslin, Haley Wilson PM: Patrice Dixon, Maddie Barnett

Visiting the Visitors - March 1, 2020

Food: Kathy Hubbard Visit: Len & Kathy Hubbard

OTHERS TO SERVE MONTH OF March 2020

USHERS: Steve Hannah, Robbie Matthews, Larry Jackson, Noel Martin, David Dement, Todd McWilliams, Bryan Hullen

(please be in the Library 15 min. before every service)

GREETERS: Main: Steve & Kerri Grinder, Pattye Jackson Ed/GYM: Dave Jackson New Building: Wesley Hubbard Brunswick: Keith Ledbury Backup: Rick Knox, Ronnie Kiihnl (Door greeters should plan to arrive 30 min. early before each service.) LOCK BUILDING: Jerry Nabors Backup: Wesley Hubbard

VIDEO STREAMING: AM: Chris Peak PM: Craig Collier Backups: AM: Roy Cochran PM : Todd McWillaim

MEDICAL RESPONSE TEAM: Sunday: Brian Daniel and Pam Pate Wednesdays: Blake Warne, and Amy Shirley

SAFETY TEAM: Cliff McKinney, Nathan Hubbard, Scott Martin and Jeff Riggs

PREPARE COMMUNION: Moises and Maritza Umana