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240 White Avenue Phone: 731-989-5161 FAX: 731-989-9822 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 E-mail: office@hendersoncoc.com website: www.hendersoncoc.com News: 731-989-TELL (8355) April 27, 2017

STATISTICS

April 16, 2017 Bible Study ........................................................................................... 370 Sunday a.m. ......................................................................................... 598 Sunday p.m. ……………………………………………… ...................... 478 Wednesday .......................................................................................... 766 Contribution ............................................................................... $16,584

April 23, 2017 Bible Study ........................................................................................... 423 Sunday a.m. .......................................................................................... 638 Sunday p.m. ......................................................................................... 541 Wednesday .......................................................................................... 941 Contribution ............................................................................... $18,152

KNOWN MAY BIRTHDAYS

2 Jacob Beene 2 Emma Breeding 2 Steven Marise 2 Dale Neal 3 Eli Drieling 3 Lauren White 4 Ashley Hardin 4 Martha Lewis 5 Jason Deffenbaugh 5 Briella Gott 6 Colt Mims 7 Reed Vega 8 Tim Carter 9 Taze Lofton 10 Bud Butler 10 Micah Hollamon 11 Benjamin Ellis 13 Hannah Chasteen 13 Jagger Cox 13 Ben Morris

14 Michael Burton 14 Bob Day 14 Cathy Maples 16 Nadia Graham 17 Michael Hart 17 Bruce Lewis 18 Kevin Allen 19 Cecily Davis 19 Barry Smith 20 Rylee Seratt 20 Austin White 21 Bridget Allen 21 Carissa Battle 21 Tyrone Hopper 21 Donna Turner 22 Linda Hodges 23 Elisabeth Hibbett 23 Sarah Hibbett 24 Katrina Cook 24 Elijah Hardin

24 Mike Hurst 24 Lane Weekley 25 Ella Hardin 25 Margaret Ridings 26 David Chasteen 26 Donna Farris 26 Ben Flatt 26 Jared Gott 26 Larry Kent 27 Mallory Blackwell 27 Janet Sweeney 28 Jace Carpenter 28 Bonnie Hendrix 31 Liam Hardin 31 Roy Sharp

KNOWN MAY ANNIVERSARIES 2 Mon & Nadine McNeal 8 Bill & Deloris Harris 9 Kevin & Holly Roeder 10 Bill & Joanna Cearley 14 Richard & Loretta Cave 16 Chris & Linda Hodges 16 Algene & Donna Steele 18 Timothy & Jenette Segerson

20 Stephen & Joyce Morris 21 Brian & Brandi Welch 22 Clay & Stephanie Cox 26 Sammy & Lisa Beene 26 John & Mary Collins 26 William & Joy Meadows 28 Paul & Billie Noles 31 Weldon & Carol Hendrix

Sunday

April 30

Family Matters Lesson Series begins with John Dale – regular Sunday service times: 9 & 10am, 5pm

Bible classes, teen and above, will meet in the auditorium

Lunch at Gene Record Park at noon (bring your own sack lunch) – devotional after lunch by John Dale

Mon – Wed

May 1- May 3

Family Matters Lesson Series continues, 7 p.m. each evening

Monday: Keith Parker

Tuesday: David Shannon

Wednesday: Dan Winkler (no Bible classes)

Sunday

May 7

Church Wide Potluck Luncheon honoring our High School graduating seniors

Sun – Wed

May 7-9

University Campus Ministry Study Hall, 6-11pm each night

Please sign up at the Welcome Center or call the office if you can help.

Billy’s Bylines

Billy Smith The Fruit of the Spirit This is the season for tilling the soil and planting the seed for gardens that will produce an abundant harvest during the summer and fall. The Christian life is based on the principle that the seed of the Spirit produces the fruit of the Spirit, a process that is not easily nor quickly accomplished, but grown over the course of time. Paul discussed this theme in Galatians 5:22-23, where the harvest of nine spiritual qualities occurs when the word of God takes root in the human heart. He begins with love which means benevolent good will toward both friend and foe. This is the word Jesus used when He said, “Love your enemies” (Matthew 5:44), which helps us understand what seems to be the impossible command. The second fruit is joy, the quality that results from being in a right relationship with God, leading to right relationships with others. It is not the happiness resulting from what we have, but what we are, the joyful children of God regardless of our circumstances. Peace is the fruit of rest in the knowledge that no matter how great our enemy may be, God is always stronger and will grant us the peace that passes understanding (Phil. 4:7). Next is the fruit of patience which refers to patience with people rather than things or events, even to the point of forgiving those who deliberately hurt us. The fifth and sixth fruits are closely related, kindness and goodness, which together describe a goodness that is kind. They refer to the goodly kindness that not only helps a person, but also provides loving correction and discipline when necessary. Faithfulness is the fruit that is trustworthy, loyal, and true, the person who is reliable. Gentleness is the quality that is considerate of the needs and feelings of others. Paul brings the list to a close with self-control, referring to the mastery and discipline of one’s body with all of its powerful desires. Wouldn’t you love to possess each of these qualities? Paul says these fruits will be our harvest when we keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25).

Koinonia

Bill Wade

Family Matters I hope you are planning to attend our upcoming Family Matters lesson series. We have four (4) outstanding speakers coming our way and this should be a very positive and encouraging series of lessons. Here are a few things I would encourage you to do:

• Pray for the success of this lesson series • Tell your friends and family about it • Make a commitment to attend the series yourself

The dates for this lesson series are April 30 – May 3. Teens and all adult classes will meet in the auditorium and all other classes will meet as usual. We will have a Picnic in the Park at 12 Noon at Gene Record Park. This is a “Bring Your Own Bag” picnic. We will have a devotional at the park. Sunday worship services will be at 10AM and 5PM. Start time on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be 7PM. Mark your calendars now. You will be blessed by attending this lesson series. Thoughts about Heaven I recently taught a class on the subject of heaven and thought that I would share some of the scriptures that were used. We need to be thinking about heaven on a daily basis, determining to live in a way that we will be named in the Book of Life.

1. Heaven is a REAL, literal place – John 14:1-6 2. Heaven is a place of glory, a rest for the weary – Revelation 21:1-4,23,25 3. Heaven is a place of Godly, righteous inhabitants – Revelation 22:14; 20:15 4. Heaven is a place that we will see and be with Jesus – 1 John 3:1-3 5. Heaven will last forever – Matthew 25:46; Romans 6:23; 1 John 5:11 6. There is no reason NOT to go to heaven – Matthew 11:28-30; Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2

Timothy 4:6-8 I hope that you will have a great week and will receive many blessings from God through the study of His Word.

Youth Notes

Senior Graduation Sunday is May 7th. We will be honoring our seniors and their families. If you haven’t already turned your pictures in for your video presentation, please do so ASAP. We enjoy honoring our seniors on this special day. You certainly have earned it and deserve it. Summer is just around the corner. MSYC, Maywood, Horizons, Six Flags, etc. are just some of the things that we are working on and our hope is that you will want to be involved with as much as you can. Some trips will cost more money than others. Please do not let that be a hindrance to you. Let Jared or me know if you will need some help. Parents, encourage your kids to attend church camp during the summer. It’s always an uplifting and fun time and much can be learned. Lifelong friendships are created every summer at church camps. Our eldership has agreed for several years now to pay ½ of one week to either MSYC, Maywood or Horizons. This is a great benefit and shows their commitment to providing for spiritual growth of our kids. Be sure to thank them for this.

Please let Jared or me know if you have any questions or concerns about anything associated with the youth group. We appreciate and value your input. Have a great week!

OUR PRAYER LIST

Please call the office (989-5161) with prayer requests. Keeping the prayer list updated is an ongoing effort. Please let us know if there are changes.

Members: Barbara Bell, Jim Cartwright, Joanna Cearley, John Collins, Casey Dugger, Debby Flatt, Linda Sue Gover, Sylvia Harris, Shane Hesselrode, Hallie Hickman, Danny Jones, James Koronka, Stephen Lancin, Brandon Leek, Virginia McAdams, Janis McCall, Margaret Record, Dorothy Redden, Trent Rhodes, Jonathan Sweeney, Sherry Thomas

Shut-in Members: Bill & Juanita Benson, Lurlene Hysmith, Mary Jones, Linnie Johnson, Flodine Powell, Ouida Reeves, Audra Rodden, Robbie Stanfill, Dot Williams, Molly Young Relatives: Betty Barber (Adam Cross/Mark Barber), Annette & William Barham (Brandon Barham/Annetta Burton), John R. Barham (Sylvia Arnold), Evelyn Brigman (Buddy Parsons), Holly Brock (Linda Gover), Joe Neil Brown (Kay Tignor), Carolyn Coleman (Kevin Coleman), Natheen Coleman (Sherry Taylor), Gabbi Cook (Margie Hatchett), Mary Crosswhite (Joyce Morris), Jade Embry (Brian & Brandi Welch), Abigail & Jennifer Fetters (Bob & Betty Bush), Willodyne Gibbons (Joyce Bloomingburg/Trish Johnson), Evelyn Griffin (Glenda Wiley), Randy Haltom (Imogene Haltom), Mark Harris (Sylvia & Glenn Harris), Allison Hill (Margaret Record), Sherry Hill (Richard West), Betty Long (Kaylan Stewart), Marguerite McKnight (Ethan Hardin), Jack Milligan (Ann Lowe), Jane Neal (Valerie Trice), Daniel Osburn (Leah Shull), Mary Glenda Padgett (Ramona Burns), Billy Phelps (Michael Phelps), Jerry Pitchford (Doug Thompson), Barbara Ray (Carol Webb), Claudia, Janice & Lonnie Robinson (Shane Robinson), Frank Sarver (Sandy Cotter), Bruce & Gene Smith (Don Smith), Micke Smith (Micah Smith), Faye Stevens (Emily Marise), Fred Swindle (Connie Pritchard), Vincent Todaro (Linda Hodges), James Weeks (Randall Hendrix), Mildred Wheeler (Sherry Thomas), Erin Williams (Clay Carpenter)

Others: Buddy Baker, Julie Bender, Bryan Britt, Kenny Brown, Mary Simmons Busby, Claire Davis, Kathy Doughty, Joyce Elder, Micah Hart, Carolyn & Chad Henry, Dana Kirk, Bill Latham, Beth Lewis, Dan Lussier, Rhonda Lynn, Erin Morris, Debra Owens, Mary Jane Peace, Vilma Preza, Rachel Reed, Daniel Ridinger, Don Alan Riggs, Kay Robinson, Jimmy Ruth, Joellen Tallent, Carol Wamble, Alisha Washington

Military: Alex Carpenter, Allen Miller, Will Hodges, Blake Jaggars, Johnathan Cronan, Colton Jones

In Iraq: Matthew Smith

REQUESTED PRAYERS: Rebecca Richardson

SYMPATHY is extended to Melody Tollerson & family since the death of Marilynn Tollerson.

CONGRATULATIONS to Renee Phelps upon receiving a Sterling Award as one of the most influential women in West Tennessee.

THANK YOU CARD from John & Debbie Sweeney and family is posted on the bulletin board.

NURSERY ATTENDANTS April 30: 10 a.m. Lauren Rogers & Margie Coleman; 5 p.m. Kia Lopez & Summer Judd May 7: 10 a.m. Abbie Sewell & Kaitlyn Oakley; 5 p.m. Amanda Sherman & Nikki Bautista May 14: 10 a.m. Melanie Shelton & Presley and Payton Rhodes; Spring McCutchen & Anita Burton

Our Ministers

Roy Sharp - Pulpit/Involvement Minister Billy Smith - Pulpit Minister

Bill Wade -Associate Minister Jared Gott/Bill Wade - Youth Ministers

Bruce Lewis - Senior Minister

Our Elders

Larry Bloomingburg Shawn Bolton Ron Butterfield Richard England Larry Gilliam Mike McCutchen Gary McKnight Stephen Morris Larry Oldham Barry Smith Charlie Smith Keith Smith Algene Steele John Sweeney

Our Deacons

Tony Allen Tim Anderson Mark Barber Bryan Black Mike Bolton Patrick Bolton Dexel Burns Bobby Bush Brian Butterfield Richard Cave Darryl Culberson Larry Cyr Jason Deffenbaugh Jason Elliott Paul Fader Kerry Gott Michael Green Jerry Hesselrode Tyrone Hopper Todd Humphry Bobby Hysmith David Jackson Ronald Johnson Scott Kimpel Dee Richardson Wayne Roberts Scott Rogers Tony Rush Wayne Scott Donald Shull David Sweeney J. D. Thomas Chad Thompson Joe Trice Tom Vickery Damon Welch Richard West Clay Young