Saturday, August 26: •Bible Study & Marking Class, 6-7 PM

Sunday, August 27: •Bible Bowl Studies, 4:45 PM

•Classics Planning Meeting, 7:00 PM

•Teen Devotional, 7-9 PM

Sunday, September 3: •Children’s Bible Class Promotion

•Parent Youth Rally Meeting, 11:00 AM

•Bible Bowl Studies, 4:45 PM

Wednesday, September 6: •Ladies’ Bible Classes resume

10:00 AM and 7:00 PM

•Elders’ & Deacons’ Meeting, 8:00 PM

•New Bible Classes at 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 9: •Youth Day at Canyon Lake, see fliers

on Youth Bulletin Board (RSVP 9/1)

•Ladies’ Day at Portland, see fliers on

Bulletin Board (RSVP 9/1)

Sunday, September 10: •Blood Drive, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

•Mission Committee Meeting, 4:30PM

•Bible Bowl Studies, 4:45 PM

•Ice Cream Fellowship, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, September 12: •Preachers’ Lunch, 11:00 AM

Saturday, September 16: •Ladies’ Night Out, 6:00 PM

Sunday, September 17: •Bible Bowl Studies, 4:45 PM

•Teen Devotional, 7:00-9:00 PM

Sunday, September 24: •Northwest & Jason’s Deli

•Bible Bowl Midterm, 3:00 PM

Saturday, September 30: •Bible Study & Marking Class, 6-7 PM

Wednesday, October 4: •Elders’ & Deacons’ Meeting, 8:00 PM

Fri, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 8: •Gospel Meeting with Wayne Jones

Sunday, October 8: •Potluck Lunch, 11:00 AM

Sunday, October 10: •Preachers’ Lunch, 11:00 AM

Sat, Oct 21-Sun, Oct 22: •Youth Rally, Camp Bandina

Thursday, October 26: •Trunk or Treat, 6:00-8:00 PM

Volume 8 - Issue 29

FAMILY ENCOURAGER "Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. -Jesus” (John 4:35, ESV)

August 21-27, 2017

Weber Road Church of Christ Sharing God’s Word with

Corpus Christi & the World

Youth Program at Weber Road This past Sunday, the elders announced that Stephen Charlebois has taken responsibility for coordinating the youth activities while we search for a new Youth/Associate minister. Stephen and his wife, Erin, have been very active in the work of the Weber Road church family. We are very thankful for their willingness to fill an important need.

Weber Road is blessed with 53 families that have children and teenagers. There are 33 young people in the 6th through 12th grades and we have over 50 children from birth through 5th grade. There are many activities every year and it takes a lot of combined effort, even with a full-time youth minister, to keep things rolling along.

A strong youth and family program can be a positive source of energy for any congregation. Weber Road’s program through the years has sought to provide opportunities for Bible study, service, and social events that allow young people and families to bond and encourage one another.

As was announced, Stephen will be the youth program coordinator. This means that he will be planning the youth calendar and making sure that activities have proper adult supervision and organization. Stephen will also be the director of this year’s Youth Rally at Camp Bandina (Saturday and Sunday, October 21st-22nd).

Here are some things that will be needed while the Youth Minister search is ongoing:

• Parents are needed to chaperone each activity (other adults are often welcomed to assist—see Stephen)

• Please make a strong effort to keep up with the weekly calendar

• Suggestions for activities are welcomed in both the Youth Program (6-12 grades) and Families for Christ (5 grade and under)

• Keep Stephen and the search for a Youth Minister in your prayers

• Be sure to encourage Stephen and Erin and thank them for their service

• Get your children and family involved in the Weber Road youth and family programs

Looking back over the last 25 years at Weber Road, the evidence is overwhelmingly strong that those families and young people who are very active in worship, Bible classes and the youth program will be more likely to establish a life long faith! Be an ACTIVE member of the Lord’s body (the church) which meets on Weber Road! Again, we thank the Charlebois family for their effort to help when help is most needed.

Youth News & Special Events

Page 2

Family News & Notes

“If any man thirst,

let him come

unto me, and drink.”

John 7:37

Weekly Bible

Chapters Read: 368

August 27: Teen Devotional, 7:00-9:00 PM

September 3: Parent Youth Rally Meeting, 11:00 AM

September 9: Youth Day at Canyon Lake (RSVP by 9/1), (See flier in foyer)

September 17: Teen Devotional, Fellowship Hall, 7:00-9:00 PM September 24: Northwest & Jason’s Deli & Bible Bowl Midterm, 3:00 PM

October 21-22: Youth Rally at Camp Bandina, (See flier in foyer)

October 26: Trunk or Treat, 6:00-8:00 PM

October 28: Progressive Dinner for Teens, Portland, Time TBA

October 29: Teens Preach at Weber Road, 6:00 PM

Summer Series- “Secrets to a Happy Life” Wednesdays @ 7 PM, June 7-August 30

August 23rd, our speaker is Gabriel Rodriguez. His topic is “Be Thankful”. Adults & 6-12th Grade will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

Birth-2 years will meet in regular bible classes. 3 years-5th Grade will meet in the Bible Hour Room for Class.

We will have refreshments afterwards.

Fall Bible Class

Promotion

On Sunday, Sept 3rd,

children will promote from

their current bible class to

their new classes. Please go to the regular

Bible class first, and the teacher will help them

move when the bell rings. If you have any

questions, please see Gary Hannah.

Attention Bible Class Teachers:

Material for the next quarter, which starts on

Sun, Sept 3rd, is in your classroom.

Attention Members

We are currently in the

process of finalizing the

pocket directory;

however, we are still

missing many Member

Authorization Forms.

We must have your

form to print your

contact information in

the directory. Please

check with Charlene to

be sure that we have

your form. We will

have forms in the foyer

& on the back table of

the Fellowship Hall.

The Classics will have a Planning Meeting on Sunday, August 27th at 7 PM in Room #7.

All Ladies’ are invited to a Ladies’

Night Out on Sat, Sept 16th,

6 PM at Olive Garden.

Please RSVP to Laci Brinn.

Preachers’ Lunch & Meeting

All preachers and men of the

Coastal Bend area Churches of

Christ are invited each second

Tuesday of the month starting on

Sept 12th. Lunch is Dutch Treat at Silverado

Smokehouse at 11 AM. Meet at the building at

12 PM for coffee, cookies and a devotional.

Ice Cream Fellowship

Sunday,

September 10th

at 7 PM in the

Fellowship Hall.

Local Ladies’ Days All ladies are invited to the

Portland Church of Christ on

Sat, Sept 9th. (lunch provided)

Registration begins at 9 AM

Please RSVP to 361-643-6571

by September 1st.

All ladies are invited to the

Adams Street Church of Christ

in Beeville on

Sat, Sept 16th. (lunch provided)

9 AM-1 PM

Please RSVP to 361-358-4428.

It is a mystery why Bible classes are not busting at the seams. Bible classes at Weber Road are held every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM and Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM. These classes are for the youngest (babies i.e. Cradle Roll) through the oldest. The average attendance at Weber Road on Sunday morning is about 265 whereas the Sunday morning Bible class attendance is around 155 and Wednesday class attendance is about the same. While some who attend worship are visitors, we have many members who never take advantage of the rich opportunities of Bible classes. Let’s pose several questions that every Christian ought to consider:

How can we demonstrate God’s will if we don’t show a love for His Word? Classes are primarily about learning about God’s

will from the Bible and making practical applications. As Christians, we must develop a love for the inspired Word because there is NO OTHER place where we can find instruction and guidance from our Creator. We are told in 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.” (ESV) If you love the Word of God, you will make every effort to be in Bible classes. If you want to grow in this love, please join us for your understanding and affection for the Bible to grow.

Why don’t we want to be with our church family to learn about them and encourage them? Every Bible class gives us the opportunity to share questions and thoughts with our brothers and sisters in Christ. While classes are not meant to be a social gathering, they do provide us with time together. This is especially true with our children and teenagers. Every question, story, example and application used while studying the Bible will help us grow closer together. It should not be a surprise that those who dedicate themselves to participating in Bible classes every week will know more about how to handle life as a Christian. They will also have a better understanding of God’s will for their life than one who does not show the same dedication to the Word of God. While we can study on our own, why wouldn’t we want to study with our fellow Christians at least twice every week? Paul instructed Timothy to “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 Let’s make it a priority to join the church in Bible study.

Don’t we want to give our children and teenagers every advantage of knowing God and the Bible? We would make a HUGE appeal to every parent to give your children (entrusted in your care by God) the equivalent of 1,700 hours of Bible instruction from birth to the age of 18. Once those years are gone, you can never get them back. While written in the Old Testament, parents should have the same determination to teach God’s Word as is found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9, “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and

when you lie down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.”

There are many other reasons why Bible classes are important, but these three questions ought to be on our minds when it’s time to get up and get ready for Sunday morning or Wednesday evening class. The old axiom is true in life and also in regards to Bible class and worship: “We make time to do what we want to do.” Will you make time for weekly study of God’s Word with your Christian family? Will you make these two hours per week a priority as you raise your children? While everyone will face struggles and temptations, those who have a firm grasp of God’s Word will be better able to cope with life.

We hope to see you this Sunday at 9:00 AM and Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.

Assignments – August 27, 2017 Song Leader: Kevin Hunt (AM); Song Service (All Song Leaders) (PM) Opening Prayer: Aaron Hernandez (AM); Larry Sanchez (PM) Preside at Table: David Reyes Servers: Bobby Hughes, Andrew Villarreal, Allen Lomeli, Chuck Stewart, Charlie Singleton, Daniel Shelton, Steven Bailey, Aubrey Bryan Servers from the Back: Ryan Stark, Peyton Yaws, Payton Hammitt, Zachary Connell, Tyler Crowe, Michael Brady Jr. Scripture Reading: Thomas Brinn Announcements: Stephen Charlebois (August); David Stark (September) Greeters: Doug & Karen Sims; Bonnie Petty Security (Sun & Wed): David Stark (8/27 & 8/30) Sound System: Vic Gustafson Projector: Steven Montgomery Nursery: Barbara Bazzy (AM); Noelia Lee (PM) Bible Hour: Hernandez, Darleen B. & Brenda V. Open & Close Building: Blair Anderson (August); Steven Montgomery (September) Card Collectors: Collin, Arthur, Calil, Ian, John, James, Andrew, Aric, Luke, Dylan, Aidan, Marcus

August:

21-Stacey Stark 23-Rose Ramirez

26-Regina Esslinger 27-Peyton Yaws 28-Alma Carver 28-Mandi Reyes

30-Sandra Valdez 30-Barbara Enloe

ELDERS - Randy Calloway, Grant Jackson, Mike Klotz

DEACONS - Steven Bailey, Jim Crowe, Bruce Elam, Justin Esslinger,

Art Gatica, Gary Hannah, Daniel Honig, Russell Hooten, Manuel Mungia,

Larry Sanchez

Call the following if you are unable to help with:

Serving: Larry Sanchez (446-9708) or David Reyes (537-4640)

Nursery: Allie Honig (331-7236)

Greeters & Security: Daniel Honig (774-1302)

Wed Devo: Office (853-7701)

Sound & Projector: Justin Esslinger (877-4677)

Bible Hour: Aaron Hernandez (765-0918)

Open & Close Building: Art Gatica (746-8278)

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Weber Road Church of Christ 5253 Weber Road

Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4541

Sharing God’s Word with Corpus Christi & the World

STAFF

Pulpit Minister - Mark Hammitt

Secretary - Charlene Hooten

Office Telephone (361) 853-7701

Website: webercofc.com

Office E-mail:

office@webercofc.com

SCHEDULE

SUNDAY

Bible Classes………...….9:00 AM

AM Worship…………..10:00 AM

PM Worship… ..…….......6:00 PM

Children’s Bible Hour.….6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY

Ladies’ Bible Class……..10:00 AM

(September-May)

Bible Study………..……..7:00 PM

The Record for August 20, 2017 Wednesday Bible Class……………….119 Sunday Bible Class…………………….153 Sunday AM Worship…………………...232 Sunday PM Worship…………………...131 Contribution……...…..……..............$8,522

Summer Series: 8/23: Gabriel Rodriguez; 8/30: Matthew Gibson

Wednesday Devotional: 9/6:Kevin Hunt, 9/13: Waite Higgins, 9/20: Blair Anderson, 9/27: David Alaniz Sr.

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