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THOSE TO SERVE SUNDAY MORNING GREETERS – December 21, 2014 Front Door – Jack and Judy Butler West Door – Randy and Martha Britton East Door – Shayne and Sandy Adams AUDITORIUM CLASS PRAYER...........................................James Weeks MORNING WORSHIP – December 21 OPENING PRAYER…......................................................Alex Heffington PRESIDE AT TABLE..........................................Charlie Holt, Billy Helton SERVE AT TABLE Ronnie Thigpen...............................................................Robert Morris Chuck Richardson....................................................................Ray Ezell Darrell Snider......................................................................T.J. Hughes USHERS Bill Grisham, Rick Sellers, Jack Butler, Coy Green, Anthony Serrett CLOSING PRAYER…………………........................................Tim Hammond If you cannot serve on Sunday morning, please call Reggie Holt at 629-8920. SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE – December 21 Ushers..............................................Scott Harris and Mark Miller Front Door Greeters….…………………………….....Joe and Sandi Cook Scripture Reading, Matthew 28:9-15..…………..……Patrick Hughes Lead Prayer...............................................................Jim Donnelly Closing Prayer………………………………………………….….Jacob Cothren Communion & Contribution......................................Gene Staggs If you cannot serve on Sunday evening, please call Eric Nutt at 242-3566. The elders ask that our Bible readings come from the King James or the New King James versions. TUESDAY EVENING – DECEMBER 23 Scripture Reading, Isaiah 16:1-5……….....................................Joe Cook Lead Prayer……………..........................................................Andy Brown Closing Prayer……........................................................Brent McKamey If you cannot serve on Wednesday, please call Reggie Holt at 629-8920. VAN DRIVERS FOR December 21 and 23 Call the driver listed below if you won’t be riding the van. SUNDAY MORNING Tim Miller: 931-982-9566. SUNDAY EVENING Olen Springer: 629-5994. TUESDAY EVENING Reggie Holt: 629-8920. If you cannot drive the van, please contact Scott Harris at 629-5994. PROJECTOR OPERATORS FOR December 21 and 23 Sunday Morning………............................Darrin McKamey Sunday Evening Service..................................Jacob Cothren Tuesday Evening………............................Mark Miller SERVING THROUGHOUT DECEMBER Nursery Attendant…..............................................................Kim Pope Baptismal Clothes.......................Nita Pinckley and Mary Alice Tidwell Auditorium Class Song Leader………….................................Reggie Holt Sunday Morning Song Leader………………………............…………..Eric Nutt Sunday Evening Song Leader…………………...........………….Jeremy Gargis Wednesday Evening Song Leader…................................Billy Helton III Prepare Communion......................................Olen and Diane Springer Pick up Cups.........................................................................Gina Burns PULASKI STREET BULLETIN Pulaski Street Church of Christ 247 Pulaski Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 Phone: (931) 762-5161 Fax: (931) 762-5269 [email protected] www.pulaskistreet.org VOLUME 25, NUMBER 48 December 11, 2014 How To Have A Good Funeral Many of you know of my fondness for Brother Jerrie Barber. He was the first gospel preacher I was ever exposed to. He taught me the basics of the gospel, and he later baptized me into Christ. If you know Brother Jerrie, you know he is unique; you might even say a bit peculiar. Often he has a way of looking at things that, on the surface, seems weird but, ultimately, is extremely wise. One of the things he told me recently as I spoke with him about my departure from Pulaski Street was to make sure I have a good funeral when I leave. He went on to explain that, in a way, my leaving is a death – the death of my position or role here as your preacher. He went on to encourage me to remember that there are five basic tasks or acts of dying. I want to briefly express my thoughts about these five tasks. The first task of dying is saying “Forgive me.” I know that in my time here, I have not been or done all that I could have. There are many things I failed to do or failed to do effectively. I’m sure there are many occasions where I disappointed people or didn’t live up to certain expectations. Maybe there are things I inadvertently did to offend someone or hurt their feelings in some way. That being the case, I ask for your forgiveness. The second task of dying is saying “I forgive you.” I am not mad at anyone here. I feel confident that I do not harbor any unforgiveness in my heart toward anyone. I leave here with no grudges, ill will, hurt feelings, or bitterness. The third task of dying is saying “I love you.” I do sincerely love the people here at Pulaski Street. I may not say it enough or express it very well at times, but I love the brethren here very much. I know for you it is sad to see us go, and I hope you know the feeling is mutual. I assure you that our decision to accept another work is not because of a lack of love for the brethren here. The fourth task of dying is saying “Thank you.” I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as your minister. It has been an honor to share in your lives, to be there when your children were born, perform your wedding ceremonies, speak at the funerals of your loved ones, visit with you when you were sick, and to laugh with you and to cry with you. The fifth and final act of dying is saying “Goodbye.” With all due respect to Brother Jerrie, I don’t really like this one. Although it is necessary to do, I’d rather just say “See you later.” May God bless the Lord’s church here at Pulaski Street! Please take note of my new address: 1216 Long Paw Lane, Charlotte, NC 28214. Joe Williams ELDERS: Tim Hammond, 852-4832 Biff Helton, 242-8785 Bob Markus, 762-9779 Eric Nutt, 242-3566 Please speak with the elder chairman regarding anything you'd like for the elders to discuss or to arrange a time to meet with them. The elder chairman for December is Bob Markus. The elder chairman for January and February of 2015 is Eric Nutt. DEACONS: Shayne Adams Joe Cook Jacob Cothren Jim Donnelly Scott Harris Billy Helton III Reggie Holt Shane Hughes Kenneth Kidd Mark Miller Brad Nielsen Olen Springer MINISTERS: Joe Williams, 279-0253 Jeremy Gargis, 231-9557 AGAPE COUNSELING OFFICE: 762-8502 SCHEDULE of SERVICES Sunday Bible Classes…………..........………….9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship……………………10:25 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship…………….….……6:00 p.m.* Wednesday night………………........…………...7:00 p.m. (*Each 4 th and 5 th Sunday evening service is at 1 p.m.) SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES ♦ On WDXE AM 1370 ♦ 12:45 p.m. ♦ Monday through Friday ♦ The upcoming week of December 15 – 19 will be hosted by the CREWSTOWN Church of Christ. December 3 and 7 Wednesday Bible Study….....................................212 Sunday Morning Bible Study.……….......................226 Sunday Morning Worship.………............................307 Sunday Evening Worship.…….....…........................143 Contribution (Budget $8,300)……...............$8,097.35 (Average through November)....................$9,270.55 Pulaski Street Church of Christ 247 Pulaski Street Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED NONPROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCEBURG, TN PERMIT NO. 112 PANTRY LIST instant potatoes/8 oz. pkg. rice/1 lb. bag crackers/1 lb. box macaroni & cheese/7.25 oz. box quick oats/18 or 42 oz. OR boxes of individual packets dried beans/1 lb. bag ramen noodles/3 oz. pkg. cans of: tuna/6 oz. Vienna sausage/5 oz. salmon/ 15 oz. SpaghettiOs, ravioli, etc./15 oz. can fruit or vegetable juice/46 oz. can or bottle peanut butter/18 oz. jar soup/10.5 oz. can canned vegetables/14.5 oz. can… (corn, green beans, peas, baked beans, pork & beans, etc.) canned fruit/15 ¾ oz. (peach, pear, etc.) canned meat/12-24 oz. (Spam, Treet, Chicken, etc.) jelly, jam, or preserves/18-32 oz. jar Monetary contributions are always welcome! Make check payable to Pulaski Street Church of Christ, and please indicate “PANTRY” on the memo line. Thank you!
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THOSE TO SERVE
SUNDAY MORNING GREETERS – December 21, 2014 Front Door – Jack and Judy Butler
West Door – Randy and Martha Britton East Door – Shayne and Sandy Adams
AUDITORIUM CLASS PRAYER...........................................James Weeks
MORNING WORSHIP – December 21
OPENING PRAYER…......................................................Alex Heffington
PRESIDE AT TABLE..........................................Charlie Holt, Billy Helton
SERVE AT TABLE Ronnie Thigpen...............................................................Robert Morris Chuck Richardson....................................................................Ray Ezell Darrell Snider......................................................................T.J. Hughes
USHERS Bill Grisham, Rick Sellers,
Jack Butler, Coy Green, Anthony Serrett
CLOSING PRAYER…………………........................................Tim Hammond If you cannot serve on Sunday morning, please call Reggie Holt at 629-8920.
SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE – December 21
Ushers..............................................Scott Harris and Mark Miller Front Door Greeters….…………………………….....Joe and Sandi Cook Scripture Reading, Matthew 28:9-15..…………..……Patrick Hughes Lead Prayer...............................................................Jim Donnelly Closing Prayer………………………………………………….….Jacob Cothren Communion & Contribution......................................Gene Staggs If you cannot serve on Sunday evening, please call Eric Nutt at 242-3566.
The elders ask that our Bible readings come from the King James or the New King James versions.
TUESDAY EVENING – DECEMBER 23
Scripture Reading, Isaiah 16:1-5……….....................................Joe Cook Lead Prayer……………..........................................................Andy Brown Closing Prayer……........................................................Brent McKamey
If you cannot serve on Wednesday, please call Reggie Holt at 629-8920.
VAN DRIVERS FOR December 21 and 23
Call the driver listed below if you won’t be riding the van. SUNDAY MORNING Tim Miller: 931-982-9566.
SUNDAY EVENING Olen Springer: 629-5994. TUESDAY EVENING Reggie Holt: 629-8920.
If you cannot drive the van, please contact Scott Harris at 629-5994.
PROJECTOR OPERATORS FOR December 21 and 23 Sunday Morning………............................Darrin McKamey
Sunday Evening Service..................................Jacob Cothren Tuesday Evening………............................Mark Miller
SERVING THROUGHOUT DECEMBER Nursery Attendant…..............................................................Kim Pope Baptismal Clothes.......................Nita Pinckley and Mary Alice Tidwell
Auditorium Class Song Leader………….................................Reggie Holt Sunday Morning Song Leader………………………............…………..Eric Nutt Sunday Evening Song Leader…………………...........………….Jeremy Gargis Wednesday Evening Song Leader…................................Billy Helton III
Prepare Communion......................................Olen and Diane Springer Pick up Cups.........................................................................Gina Burns
PULASKI STREET BULLETIN Pulaski Street Church of Christ
247 Pulaski Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 Phone: (931) 762-5161 Fax: (931) 762-5269
[email protected] www.pulaskistreet.org
VOLUME 25, NUMBER 48 December 11, 2014
How To Have A Good Funeral
Many of you know of my fondness for Brother Jerrie Barber. He was the first gospel preacher I was ever exposed to. He taught me the basics of the gospel, and he later baptized me into Christ. If you know Brother Jerrie, you know he is unique; you might even say a bit peculiar. Often he has a way of looking at things that, on the surface, seems weird but, ultimately, is extremely wise. One of the things he told me recently as I spoke with him about my departure from Pulaski Street was to make sure I have a good funeral when I leave.
He went on to explain that, in a way, my leaving is a death – the death of my position or role here as your preacher. He went on to encourage me to remember that there are five basic tasks or acts of dying. I want to briefly express my thoughts about these five tasks.
The first task of dying is saying “Forgive me.” I know that in my time here, I have not been or done all that I could have. There are many things I failed to do or failed to do effectively. I’m sure there are many occasions where I disappointed people or didn’t live up to certain expectations. Maybe there are things I inadvertently did to offend someone or hurt their feelings in some way. That being the case, I ask for your forgiveness.
The second task of dying is saying “I forgive you.” I am not mad at anyone here. I feel confident that I do not harbor any unforgiveness in my heart toward anyone. I leave here with no grudges, ill will, hurt feelings, or bitterness.
The third task of dying is saying “I love you.” I do sincerely love the people here at Pulaski Street. I may not say it enough or express it very well at times, but I love the brethren here very much. I know for you it is sad to see us go, and I hope you know the feeling is mutual. I assure you that our decision to accept another work is not because of a lack of love for the brethren here.
The fourth task of dying is saying “Thank you.” I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as your minister. It has been an honor to share in your lives, to be there when your children were born, perform your wedding ceremonies, speak at the funerals of your loved ones, visit with you when you were sick, and to laugh with you and to cry with you.
The fifth and final act of dying is saying “Goodbye.” With all due respect to Brother Jerrie, I don’t really like this one. Although it is necessary to do, I’d rather just say “See you later.” May God bless the Lord’s church here at Pulaski Street!
Please take note of my new address: 1216 Long Paw Lane, Charlotte, NC 28214.
Joe Williams
ELDERS: Tim Hammond, 852-4832 Biff Helton, 242-8785 Bob Markus, 762-9779 Eric Nutt, 242-3566
Please speak with the elder chairman regarding anything you'd like for the elders to discuss or to arrange a time to meet with them. The elder chairman for December is Bob Markus. The elder chairman for January and February of 2015 is Eric Nutt.
DEACONS: Shayne Adams Joe Cook Jacob Cothren Jim Donnelly Scott Harris Billy Helton III
Reggie Holt Shane Hughes Kenneth Kidd Mark Miller Brad Nielsen Olen Springer
MINISTERS: Joe Williams, 279-0253 Jeremy Gargis, 231-9557 AGAPE COUNSELING OFFICE: 762-8502
SCHEDULE of SERVICES Sunday Bible Classes…………..........………….9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship……………………10:25 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship…………….….……6:00 p.m.* Wednesday night………………........…………...7:00 p.m.
(*Each 4th and 5th Sunday evening service is at 1 p.m.)
SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES ♦ On WDXE AM 1370 ♦ 12:45 p.m. ♦ Monday through Friday ♦
The upcoming week of December 15 – 19 will be hosted by the CREWSTOWN Church of Christ.
December 3 and 7 Wednesday Bible Study….....................................212 Sunday Morning Bible Study.……….......................226 Sunday Morning Worship.………............................307 Sunday Evening Worship.…….....…........................143 Contribution (Budget $8,300)……...............$8,097.35 (Average through November)....................$9,270.55
Pulaski Street Church of Christ 247 Pulaski Street Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
NONPROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID
LAWRENCEBURG, TN PERMIT NO. 112
PANTRY LIST
instant potatoes/8 oz. pkg. rice/1 lb. bag crackers/1 lb. box
macaroni & cheese/7.25 oz. box quick oats/18 or 42 oz. OR boxes of individual packets
dried beans/1 lb. bag ramen noodles/3 oz. pkg. cans of: tuna/6 oz. Vienna sausage/5 oz. salmon/ 15 oz.
SpaghettiOs, ravioli, etc./15 oz. can fruit or vegetable juice/46 oz. can or bottle
peanut butter/18 oz. jar soup/10.5 oz. can canned vegetables/14.5 oz. can…
(corn, green beans, peas, baked beans, pork & beans, etc.) canned fruit/15 ¾ oz. (peach, pear, etc.)
canned meat/12-24 oz. (Spam, Treet, Chicken, etc.) jelly, jam, or preserves/18-32 oz. jar
Monetary contributions are always welcome! Make check payable to Pulaski Street Church of Christ,
and please indicate “PANTRY” on the memo line. Thank you!
YOUTH NEWS
December 13th - Yard Raid! We will meet in the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and go raid some yards to rid them of leaves! Anyone that would like to come help is invited! December 18th – Tweens & In-betweens Christmas Party! More details to come. December 21st – Soul Food Sunday! This is for 7th grade and up. December 22nd – ICE! Info meeting after p.m. service December 21st. December 31st – New Year’s Eve Party! More details to come about this, but make your plans to be with us! January 2nd – Teens Outing! This is for the 7th grade and up only! We will be going to play laser tag in Franklin! It would be quite helpful if you could let me know by December 21st if you plan to go so I can make the best arrangements. January 7th - Songs Class! Join us at 6:15 p.m.! January 13th – Tweens Activity! More details to come. January 15th – In-Betweens Activity! More details to come.
Until next time, Jeremy
GERM-KILLING WIPES and CLEANSING WIPES PROVIDED
It’s flu season, so let’s all help prevent the spread of germs! Teachers, please use the CLOROX wipes provided for you to wipe down the tables and chairs in your classrooms. If you need wipes to use for your young students’ faces and hands, please use the cleansing wipes and antibacterial gel provided for this purpose. See Gina Burns if you are in need of these supplies.
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 13: 20s & 30s Tacky Christmas Sweater Party at Joe and Sandi Cook’s house, 1128 Austin Circle, Lawrenceburg. Please bring a finger food and a $10-$15 gift for our traditional Dirty Santa game. December 14: Fellowship Meal in the FB immediately following morning worship in honor of Joe and Sara Williams, Spencer and Chloe, as they prepare for their move to Charlotte, NC. December 14: Elders and Deacons will meet at 4:30 p.m. December 15: Annual Ornament Swap - See the bulletin board! December 23: Mid-week Bible Study will be Tuesday this week! December 30: Mid-week Bible Study will be Tuesday this week!
AREA OPPORTUNITIES
December 13: 7th Annual Men’s Day, Leoma. 9 a.m. – noon. December 14: Law. Co. Churches of Christ Singing, Salem, 2 p.m. December 20: Ladies’ Bible Study & Fellowship, Crewstown Church of Christ, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
THANK YOU
I couldn’t believe it when I got your letter saying your elders were praying for me! The knowledge that people were praying for me who don’t even know me was overwhelming, and I want to tell you how much your prayers mean to me. All the prayers sent up to God have kept me in good spirits, and I believe God has been merciful and healed me of this cancer using Christian doctors. I’ll never forget your kindness to me, and I pray God will bless you all! Darlene Holcomb
ELDER NEWS
After more than 31 years of serving as an elder, J. FRED JOHNSTON announced his decision this past Sunday, December 7, 2014, to resign from serving in this capacity. The other elders greatly appreciate J. Fred and his wife, Barbara, for the service they have always given and will continue to give for the glory of God and His church.
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED (Addresses are listed when possible in case you'd like to send a card.)
RAMSEY BROWN, three-year-old daughter of Andy and Amanda Brown, continues to recover well from her recent injury and surgery. 1910 Big Dry Creek Rd., Pulaski, TN 38478. JACK BUTLER is home and recovering well after last week’s stent surgery for a blockage in his leg. 1000 Pine Circle, L’burg, TN 38464. DOROTHY CHEATWOOD’s radiation treatment will be delayed probably until January; her surgery site is still not completely healed. NO VISITORS. 501 Kent Street, Lawrenceburg, TN. SHIRLEY EVANS appreciates the cards, prayers, and concern shown for her. She hopes to return home from Florida within a week or two. 112 N. Oak Street, Suite 109, Lantana, FL 33462. JACKIE KEATON is recovering from surgery he had Monday, December 8, at Williamson Medical Center to remove a tumor from his kidney. The pathology report is expected this week. 4 Delana Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. ANGELENA STEWART is now able to eat a soft diet. She will have a follow-up appointment in three weeks. 823 Mahr. Ave., L’burg, TN. CRAIG USREY was admitted to STRHS on Monday, December 8, with internal bleeding and problems regulating his Coumadin. SUE USREY was scheduled for an appointment on December 10 at Vanderbilt UMC. 215 Admiral Circle, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. JUDY VANDIVER is now in Crockett Rehab, Rm. 171, after hip fracture surgery. 5191 Knob Creek Road, West Point, TN 38486. MARY WILSON is home and feeling much better after a stay in a Nashville facility for several weeks of physical therapy. 1067 Old Florence Rd., Apt. 218, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. BILL ALEXANDER, brother-in-law of Joyce Clark, is now in NHC Scott after a hospital stay. 13 Will Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. SAMMY CHAPMAN, brother-in-law of Troyce Spears, is in MRH, CCU. 8916 New Lawrenceburg Hwy., Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474. RICKEY CROUCH, husband of Vickie Crouch and father of Audric Crouch, is scheduled for another hip replacement on Wednesday, December 17. The first one didn’t take. 1619 Hilltop Dr., L’burg, TN. ANN HUGHES, daughter of Mary Williams and sister-in-law of Joyce Clark, is being treated for heart problems in Cleveland, OH. 1000 5th Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. RONNIE SPRINGER, nephew-in-law of Elizabeth Land, is home after a stay at Vanderbilt UMC for more tests and treatment for leukemia. 488 Brace Rd., Ethridge, TN 38456. MARK WEEKS, cousin of James Weeks, is in Maury Regional, Rm. 161. 1111 Hickory Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.
SYMPATHY
We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Leonard Kirk on the death of his nephew, JAMES KIRK. A memorial service was held Sunday, November 30, at Midway Church of Christ.
We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Troyce Spears on the death of her sister, BRENDA PRIDMORE. A graveside service was held Sunday, December 7, in Columbus, MS.
We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Autumn Usrey on the death of her grandfather, JOE VACCA. Mr. Vacca, of Southaven, MS, passed away last week. (Autumn is in Lawrenceburg visiting Craig and Sue Usrey.)
VAN DRIVERS NEEDED
Due to various circumstances, there is a NEED FOR ADDITIONAL VAN DRIVERS. If you can help with this, please speak to SCOTT HARRIS, 629-5994.
