2012 God's Family
The Revival Continues! Sunday morning in late service KJ Bostian came forward to be baptized. He is a fine young man who is the son of Roger and Meredith. He has grown up here at MJ and also has been studying God's will about salvation for a few weeks now with Philip. David Minton baptized him as we, the Father, and angels in Heaven rejoiced! Also, we prayed for Tom Gabrell and David Stanfield as they too came forward. Tom asked for forgiveness and prayers while David asked for prayers to find his next step in how to better serve God as he matures. How blessed we are to have a church family and God who we can bring our hearts to when broken or concerned!
A Retreat that Turned into Revival! This past weekend our junior and seniors in high school had a retreat in Gatlinburg. While there, Taylor Gillespie, Jonathan Walker, Kelli Lannom, Debbie Guerrier, Kristen Williams, Peyton Brooks, and Ashley McIndoo all asked for prayers and forgiveness. During Saturday evening's session together these young people were convicted and recommitted their life to God. It is beautiful to see God at work in humble hearts. Let us honor their request to pray for them. Taylor, Jonathan, Kelli, Debbie, Kristen, Peyton and Ashley, we love you and are so thankful for you! Let's all continue to pray for all those mentioned above. Why not stop right now and say a prayer for them?
A Study of Angels: For the last two Sunday evenings we have studied the beautiful topic of angels. After many have offered great discussion and asked questions about various scripture references I have decided to print several copies of the powerpoint slides of the sermon. They will be placed in the bin where the CD and DVD request folder is which is located on the small table next to "Information Central." What a blessing it is to seek God's knowledge on every topic!
Family Tree Training Classes: Several have enjoyed learning more about Family Tree over the past few weeks. This is a valuable tool which is being initiated into our work here at MJ. This tool will help us have an online directory as well as keep class roles, seek involvement, and improve communications. If you want to learn more about this wonderful tool, sign up for the training class on May 20th from 4-6 in Room 200 A/B. The sign-up sheet is at Information Central. See John Michael for more information.
A Weekend of Blessings! Friday our Tuesday-Thursday School enjoyed a wonderful end of the year program and graduation! Next week we will have a special issue of the bulletin which will include a picture of these graduates! Thanks to Tina Edwards and all the ladies who lead this great ministry. On Saturday we had the wonderful opportunity to serve single mothers in our community by helping them maintain their car. Read more on page two about it! To God be the Glory!
Camp Stratiotes 2012 Mayhem Philippians 4:6-7 June 3-8 The Best Week of Your Life Camp applicatoin due Sunday! Scholarships are available. Questions? Call Philip Jenkins at 615-268-6868
May 20th is Senior Sunday
Join us Sunday evening as we honor our high school and college graduates.
The Class of 2012
Brett Dillard, Taylor Gillespie, Debbie Guerrier, Megan Lightner, Audra Nosal, Jonathan Walker, Kristen Williams
2012 Single Mom's Car Care Clinic
God's love was revealed in a practical way this past Mother's Day weekend! Our annual car care clinic for single moms serviced 21 mothers! It was an incredible day full of hard work, love, and service. Many of the cars that came in received an oil change/inspection, car wash, interior detail, and even minor upholstery/dent and headlight repair. It was a gift from God to see each mom's smiling face as it came through the doorway, but it was an even bigger gift to watch as many performed a double-take once their car rolled off the work line! Major thanks goes out to Bruce Conder of Conder's Automotive - He has donated the use of his shop to the car clinic for years now. Also, many of our own members showed up to work in the mechanic shop, car wash station, vacuum station, and cosmetic repair station (I'm too afraid to mention names for fear of leaving one of our helpers out!). Beyond the people working on the cars, we had members helping the moms check-in, writing follow-up cards, painting nails, giving out snacks, watching children, and even helping with financial advice! It was so neat to watch as servants from different walks and with different skills united in kingdom work. It was a blessing to watch people serve each other all for God's glory! God is good and alive in Mt. Juliet!
Mankind's Capacity to...
by Tim Martin
From June 1942-February 1943, one of the bloodiest battles in history occurred for possession of a city on the River Volga in the Soviet Union. The name of that city was Stalingrad. Accurate casualty estimates are difficult to determine because of the sheer loss of life. In just over 6 months, experts say an estimated 2,000,000 soldiers and civilians were killed or wounded. Soviet losses of life are estimated at over 450,000. Putting that in perspective, the United States lost just shy of 420,000 soldiers during ALL of World War II. The eventual Soviet victory at Stalingrad was a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. Possibly the bloodiest battle in the bloodiest war ever waged. Estimates are that 60-70 million people, soldiers and civilians, were killed during WWII. Over 6,000,000 can be attributed to the depraved monsters in places called Dachau, Buchenwald, Treblinka, and Auschwitz.
Mankind's capacity for destruction and evil appears endless. Throughout our history, it seems that we have found it much easier to kill, destroy, and wound than to build up, strengthen, or impart hope and love. There is a high price to pay when the times come for people to go to war with one another. Many times, evil must be defeated by the forces of good and casualties will occur on both sides. Defending the innocent or freeing them from oppression costs life and limb.
What about our capacity to show God's love? What is the measure of our willingness to comfort the hurting, clothe the naked, and give water to those who thirst? How industrious are we in erecting shelter for the homeless or providing aid to the sick? Jesus taught that those who do not fulfill these duties to their fellow-man neglect Christ and God and themselves and will not inherit heaven (Matt. 25:31-46). How deep is the well of our souls when we draw out waters of forgiveness, loving-kindness, and peace? If we cannot forgive or show mercy, we cannot expect it (Matt. 5:7; 6:14, 15). If we are to be sons of God, we must establish peace (Matt. 5:9).
We are made in the image of the Lord God. We have a soul created by an entity of pure and incomprehensible love. I John 4:7-13 says that God is love and that His love was manifested in Jesus Christ by His sacrifice for our sins. If we are the Body of Christ, should not God's love be manifested in us? Verses 12 & 13 say that if we love one another, God's love abides in us and us in Him. Quite simply it is either: know love, know God or No love, no God.
The above article appeared in the Mt. Juliet Messenger on May 20, 2012
Announcements
MEMBERS / MEMBERS FAMILY / FRIENDS PRAYER LIST
SYMPATHY: Our sympathy is expressed to these families: Frank & Juanita Hazelwood on the passing of their son, Frank Hazelwood, Jr. His funeral was Wednesday in Springfield. Thea Parker, (who was baptized here a few years ago) on the passing of her aunt, Charlotte Collier. Her funeral was Tues. in Mt. Juliet.
PRAYER LIST: Dale Apple, Macy & Louise Beard, James Cauthen, Bobbie Chandler, Wendell Clark, Shirley Clegg, Marion Conner, Cecil Davis, Erika Dobson, Bob Finn, Mary Jo Flatt, Larry Harney, Amy Hosse, Leigh Ann Jones, Carol Keopf, Lou Kirby, Ricky Melenduz, Melissa Northern, Lana Randall, Frank Richardson, Evie Shelton-at home, Jack Stanfill, Jimmy Tate, Donovan Walden, Elizabeth Willis, Sametria Wilson, Tom Womack.
SHUT-INS: Wayne Cantrell, Jean Clark, Janice Copley, Paul & Christine Garton, Margrette George, Elsie Tharp, Rable Vaden.
HEALTH/ REHAB /ASSISTED CARE: Opal Ebest-Providence Pl.-207; Grace Hackney-Southern Manor-109; Bess McDaniel-MJ Health Care-301; Shamiran Prater-McKendree Manor-279-E2; Ruth Purdom-Providence Pl-407.; Thomas Rice-Carrick Glen-101; Aline Spurlock-Providence Pl.-111; Carol Thomas-Quality HC; Deane Williamson-Providence Pl.-309. Family Members & Others: Nina Bain, Doyle & Mary Boucher, Cora Cobb, Mabel Conner, Geraldine Dorris, Inez Durham, Jean Gulley, Evelyn Martin, Viva Witcher, Martha Wright, Frances Young.
SICK: Olivia Barnes, mother of Sametria Wilson, had surgery for an ulcer that was on an artery. She is in ICU, in Dallas, Texas.
Bobbie Chandler is scheduled for surgery May 22 at Vanderbilt. She will go to Stallworth for rehab.
David Mallicoat is at NHC in Murfreesboro and continues with OT and PT.
Thea Parker is scheduled for a lung biopsy May 29th at Centennial. She has nodules on both lungs.
AT HOME: Naretta Glisson is scheduled for outpatient surgery Wednesday.
Juanita Hazelwood suffered two seizures this past Friday.
Betty Morris was in the hospital a few days this week for heart problems and pneumonia.
Norma Rose was in the hospital a few days last week for congestive heart failure. She went home Friday.
OUTREACH: Team #7 TBA. Team #8 will meet Sunday night after service; Ben & Shandra Reid will host. Team #9 will meet Sunday night after service; Connie Scoggins & Sandra Williams will host.
VBS REGISTRATION: You can now register your child for VBS via a link from our website at www.mtjuliet.org .
REACHING THE TOP: Outing-May 17.
MJ FAMILY TREE: If you would like to learn how to use Family Tree, there will be one more training class for Members, 4:00-6:00 p.m., rm 200-AB Sunday, May 20. Please sign-up at Info Central.
JAIL MINISTRY SERVICE: May 20.
HOSPITAL SNACKS: May 20: Tammy Pirtle; May 27: DeWayne & Sue Griffin. If you're unable to supply snacks for your week, please call Linda Fly 406-3734.
FRIDAY NIGHT SINGING: May 18, 7:00 p.m., Green Hill church of Christ.
TED E BEAR WORKSHOP: May 20 after class until 3:00, bring a snack if you would like.
GOSPEL MEETING: Church of Christ Antioch Congregation in Castalian Springs, May 20-23. Greg Dismuke will be speaking. See b/b for info.
WEDDING INVITATIONS: Mr. and Mrs. David Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Huddleston invite you to share in the joy of the marriage uniting their children Mallory Kay Hill and Jonathan David Huddleston on Saturday, the twenty-sixth of May, two thousand twelve at three o'clock in the afternoon, Northeast church of Christ, 450 Grandview Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee. Reception to follow. Please R.S.V.P. at our website www.mallory-jonathan.ourwedding.com
Your presence is requested by Steve & Peggy Weaver and David & Tracie Shannon to celebrate the marriage of Rachael Weaver & Colton Shannon June second, three thirty in the afternoon, two thousand and twelve, Campbell Street church of Christ, 1490 Campbell Street, Jackson, Tennessee. Reception to follow.
SAVE THE DATE: Sun. May 27, "Thanksgiving in May". The widows and widowers would like to invite those who have hosted them or helped in hosting this year, to be their guests at a luncheon in their honor. It will take place immediately after 2nd service in the fellowship rm. Thanks to each one who provided these wonderful fellowship opportunities. Sign up sheets for guests and widows at Information Central till mid May. Questions call Carol Keopf 708-4030 or Brenda Bryant 773-1321.
CAREGIVERS & WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP: Will not meet in May.
YOUTH: 3rd-4th-5th Grade Pre-teens -May 18th- Cook out/Devo at the Torres' and Pump It Up Sleep Over. Meet at the building at 5:30 p.m. Cost- $15. See Joe Partin (218-8667) or e-mail partin@tds.net Sr. Recognition Day-May 20. Summer Youth Series-May 24 & May 31. HS Devo-May 27. Summer Youth Series-May 31.
RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST: A new 9 month 12 step program will begin June 5th. Meeting will be every Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Childcare is available. For more information contact Jaime Harper 512-6278. RTC meets every Fri, at 7 p.m. Anyone is welcome. Contact Jaime Harper: 512-6278 or www.recoverythroughchrist. org.
BIBLE BOWL: Training sessions begin in June, please sign up your child(ren)/student(s) at the Education Central kiosk. Open to all students who will be in first grade through high school senior as of the 2012-2013 school year. This year's study will come from the Old Testament; for more info contact Alan Smith (alan.smith@mtjuliet.org) or visit the Bible Bowl web site at http://www.biblebowl.sycamorecoc.com.
MEALS ON WHEELS: May 24: Jamie Stallworth; May 31; Joan Huddleston.
FOOD PANTRY: Oats, Mac/Cheese, Soup, Flour, Meal, Sugar, Oil, Peanut Butter, Jam, Crackers, Chicken, Salmon, Spam, Tuna, Spaghetti Sauce, Rice, Tomatoes, Instant Potatoes, Canned Potatoes, Fruit, Juice, Toothpaste, Shampoo/Conditioner, Frosting, Dishwashing Liquid, Detergent, Toilet Tissue.
THANK YOU: Notes received from: Michael & Jennifer Flicek; Sharon Hall.
May 20, 2012
Speakers for Sunday
A.M. - David Shannon
P.M. David Shannon
Sunday A.M.
Early / Late Services
Announcements
Philip Jenkins
Elders on Call
Albert England / Hoyt Smith
Song Leader
Philip Jenkins
Opening Prayer
Jerry Sircy / Greg Coles
Scripture Reading
Garth Crownover / Ed Harris
Closing Prayer
Shannon Buckner / Galen Romine
Lord's Supper
Early P. Tony Eakes P. Kerry Smith
Charles Russell Matt Pardue
Glen Black Jonathan Crisp
Phillip Long Kevin Hines
Late P. David Glisson P. Ronnie Travis
Joe Mills Doug Perry
Greg Myers Bob Sanford
Dennis Buchanan Tory Tredway
Ushers
Early L Matt Cauthen R Jamie Miller
LC Aaron Jones RC Sean Speight
Late L Steve Boshers R Mike Pryor
LC Brian Brauss RC John Thomas
Count Attendance
Early Tim Burgess
Late Karson Alford
Nursery
Early: Marie Keopf / Megan Fisher
Late: Tracy Martin / Pam Boyd
Sunday P.M.
Announcements
Kevin Batts
Elders Prayer
Randy Duke
Closing Prayer
Joe Brown
Song Leader
Philip Jenkins
Nursery
Shayne Miller / Sandra Keopf
Wednesday P.M.
Song Leader
Doug McCormick
Closing Prayer
TBA
Elder on Call for May
Pat Hackney
Baptismal Garments
Jill Moles
If you are unable to serve, please contact:
Brandon Whitlock @ 615-943-0741