Hohenwald Church of Christ Family News Vol. 72, Issue 10, March 5, 2017

Shepherds

Darrell Hinson 931-209-5146

Rick Jones 796-4377

Ronnie Riley 796-4251

Deacons Chad Brewer Charlie Brewer

Rick Brewer John Eglinton

John Ellis Tom Gosser

Billy Don Jackson Jon Jones

Jeff Peery Steve Selby

Honored to Serve in March: Announcements:

Scotty Duncan

Song Leader: Rick Brewer

Preside at Lord’s Table:

John Eglinton

Lord’s Table:

Main: Barry Carroll/Jerry Mercer/Bill Lynch/Jason Fite/Randal Simmons/

Jeff Peery

Wing: Kael Feichtinger & Chad Brewer

Prepare Communion:

Laquita Carroll

Deliver Communion:

Charlie Brewer & Cade Brewer

Sunday, March 5:

Opening Prayer: Tom Gosser

Closing Prayer: John Eglinton

Minister: Greg Smith

931-306-7089

Check out our website:

hohenwaldchurchofchrist.com

Sun AM Bible Study: 9:30 a.m./Worship: 10:30 Sun PM: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Content, No Matter the Circumstances Last week when we discussed joy, one of the scriptures from chapter 22 of Believe was from Philippians 4:10-13 in which Paul says that he has “learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” We learn to be content from having true joy in our lives and from knowing the source of that joy—a relationship with Jesus Christ. The following excerpt is from a Washington Times article that Stacy sent me last week. It seems to me the subject of the article has learned contentment from the true source of joy. You can read some of Dan McConchie’s story below.

Dan McConchie is currently a state senator from Illinois. In 2007 he was riding his motorcycle through a suburban intersection when a car came into his lane and pushed him into oncoming traffic. When he woke two weeks later in a Level 1 trauma center, he was a mess. Six broken ribs, deflated left lung, broken clavicle, broken shoulder blade, and five broken vertebrae. Worst of all, amidst all the broken bones, he had a spinal-cord injury that left him a paraplegic. The neurosurgeon told his wife that it would be a "miracle" if he'd ever walk again. Eight years later Dan is still in a wheelchair. "What I learned," Dan said, "is that this life isn't for our comfort. Instead, the purpose of this life is that we become conformed to the image of Christ. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen when everything is unicorns and rainbows. It instead happens when life is tough, when we are forced to rely upon God through prayer just to make it through the day. That is when he is most at work in our lives, molding us into who he designed us to be."

"My prayers are different today than they were eight years ago. Back then, I looked at God like Santa Claus. I asked him to send nice things my way. Now, I have one prayer that I pray more than any other: 'Lord, may I be able to say at the end of today that I was faithful.'"

Keep the faith,

Greg

Prayer Requests: Jane Wayland will have knee replacement surgery

on March 8. Kane Crowell had an extensive biopsy on Thursday

and is awaiting results. Chad Spears has been having difficulty regulating

his blood pressure and met with a specialist this past week.

Continue to remember in prayer: Debbie Spears, Raylan Carroll, Linda Edwards, Terri Baker,

Bobby Galya, Emerie Mitchell, Ronnie Belew, Dana Shanes Lynch, Susan Campbell, Kay Starling, Ruth Lentz, Matthew Jones, Austin Duncan, Beverly Malone, Iva DePriest, Steve Hopper, Debbie Durham, Glen Garrison, Jim Webb, Darrell Potts, Connye Karpel, Louise Tatum, Earlene Berry, Rabon Pipkins, Janie Ellis, Waylin Spears, Jane West, Richard

Tate, Mary Lou Morton, Doris Gildersleeve, Jimmy Griner, Barbara Nixon, Carolyn Armstrong, Evelyn Peery,

Stephanie Fielder, Buster Sharp

Unlock/Lock Building for March:

Kaye Cottrell

High School Seniors

Pictures and information sheet are due today. Please turn these in to Kaye or Lindsey.

Upcoming Events: Today: Directory Pictures

Today: Devo at Lewis County Nursing & Rehab @ 2:00 p.m.

March 8: Simple Supper for our youth @ 6:00 p.m.

March 11: Nashville Rescue Mission trip

March 12: Baby shower for Olivia & Jessie Eglinton

March 12: Daylight Savings Time Begins

Where do I find strength to battle anxiety & fear?

Key Idea:

I am free from anxiety because I have found peace with God, peace with others and peace with myself.

Key Verse:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your

requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your

minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

Sunday Evening Worship Leaders:

Song Leader: Steve Selby

Prayers: Scotty Duncan/Jon Jones

Everyone is invited to attend a baby shower honoring Olivia, Jessie and baby Asher

Eglinton Sunday March 12 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

in the church lobby.

Registered at Walmart and Target

High School Seniors & parents please meet in the side auditorium behind the curtain after

morning worship.

We will be serving breakfast at the Nashville

Rescue Mission on Saturday, March 11. We will be

departing from the back parking lot at 3:00 a.m.

We should be home by 10:00 a.m. following a trip

to Cracker Barrel. A sign up sheet is in the lobby.

If you have any questions, please see Greg.