CELEBRATING 28 BAPTISMS IN 2015

ROSABRA ANDRES

4101 Meadow Dr

Memphis, TN 38111

January 11

PHILLIP WHITE

9110 Bellehurst Dr

Cordova, TN 38016

February 1 (visitor)

VANESSA GARCIA

9813 Saskatoon Dr

Lakeland, TN 38002

February 22

VERONICA CUELLER

6996 Amberly Village Dr

Cordova, TN 38018

March 3 (visitor)

RUBI ALVARADO

March 16 (visitor)

PATRICE DIXON

3463 Overton Crossing St

Memphis, TN 38127-5707

April 5

MARBELLA LANDAETA

11180 Hidden Meadow Cv

Arlington, TN 38002

April 7 (visitor)

CONNOR PRIESTER

5343 Maple Landing Dr.

Arlington, TN 38002

April 22

JEROME SMITH

10233 Evening Hill Dr

Cordova, TN 38016

May 10 (visitor)

SHELBY DUKE

May 20 (visitor)

MAYOLO SANCHEZ

2935 North Star Drive

Bartlett, TN 38134

May 25 (visitor)

EMILY VAZQUEZ

4088 Barr Ave

Memphis, TN 38111

May 31

CESAR AMARO VALENCIA

1629 Gilson Rd

Memphis, TN 38117

June 14 (visitor)

DON SHORES

20 Clear Springs Dr

Oakland, TN 38060

July 12

NICHOLAS RIDDICK

3571 Kruger Rd

Memphis, TN 38108

July 14 (visitor/12?)

ANNA GRAHAM

10199 Woodland Hills

Cordova, TN 38018

July 18 (visitor)

HUNTER MCWILLIAMS

900 Persons Road

Oakland, TN 38060

July 29

JASMINE EGGLESTON

5383 Oakleaf Ave

Memphis, TN 38134

August 5

IVY WARD

3386 Iron Bridge Cv

Lakeland, TN 38002

August 9

WILLIE WARD

6465 Baird Ln

Bartlett, TN 38135

Sept. 13

ROBERT STOUT

6118 Shade Tree Dr

Bartlett, TN 38134

Sept. 27 (visitor)

JAMES TERRY

8138 Pine Creek Cove N

Germantown, TN 38138

Sept. 28 (visitor)

ANA IBANEZ

5287 Richwood Mem-

phis, TN 38134

Sept. 30 (visitor)

JEFF MITCHUM

10 Valley Oaks Cv

Oakland, TN 38060

October 14

HANNAH ESGRO 4275

Wind Tree Cv Bartlett,

TN 38135

October 21

JEFF DANLEY

3654 Fairmont Ave

Memphis, TN 38122

October 23

ALEX & DINORA OROZCO

2796 Mercury St.

Bartlett, TN 38134

December 13

VOL. 26 NO. 1 JANUARY 6, 2016 in 2016

Bill Cavataio is meeting with his oncologist to develop a

treatment plan.

Wanda Coats will have her fir st chemo treatment on

January 6th. She is scheduled for 8 treatments. She will go

every other week.

Betty Deising fell last night and broke her hip. She is in

St. Francis/Bartlett room 319 East. Surgery is scheduled for

tomorrow afternoon.

Susan Yoon is recover ing at home.

Rachel Abrams, mother of Sandy Abrams, remains in

Vanderbilt Hospital. His father, Jimmy Abrams, suffered

some broken ribs. They lost everything in the tornado on

Dec 23rd. 45 Little Buck Lane, Counce, TN 38326

Robert Gillentine, father of Joe, is being moved to a re-

hab facility.

Cynthia Kearbey met with her oncologist yesterday to

discuss how to handle the large cyst they found. She will see

her surgeon next Tuesday, and has CT scans scheduled for

Wednesday. She is still taking medication for nausea and

pain.

Delbert Parrish, father of Lynn, will begin chemo in Jan-

uary. 134 Taylor St., Trenton, TN 38382

Herbert Henson's brother , Kelly Henson, has been hav-

ing problems with blood clots following his recent back sur-

gery.

Aaron Mobley, 16 years old, was in an automobile acci-

dent. He is at the Med. He and his family are from Para-

gould church of Christ is a friend of one of our members.

There will be a

FOCUS Reorganization Meeting Sunday evening, January 17

If you would like to continue to be a part of our

FOCUS groups, you don’t need to do anything.

If you would like to:

1. be taken out of FOCUS groups

2. now be a part of FOCUS groups (and you are not

currently…)

3. you don’t know what FOCUS is and need more

information, please see Craig Collier.

Sign up on the board in the hallway.

Ladies Planning Meeting

January 19th 6:30 p.m.

Eat before you come.

Elders, Deacons,

& Preachers Meeting

Sunday, January 10th

at 3:30 p.m.

40’s & 50’s Potluck

Saturday, January 23rd

Two languages

ONE FAITH Bilingual Service & Potluck

Sunday, January 10th

We will have an organizational potluck at 6: 30PM in the fellowship hall. Bring

food and desserts to share and join us in making plans for 2016. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board across from

Aarek’s office.

Great Oaks Church of Christ, We would like to thank the

Wednesday Night Ladies Class for giving and sharing with

our residents this year. You gave from your hearts, that

means more than you know. We wish you a Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year. Thank you from the Activity Depart-

ment Gerry, Stacey, Debbie, and all the residents of Signa-

ture Healthcare

Dear Friends, We sincerely appreciate your thoughtful-

ness during the loss of our loved one. The plant is very beau-

tiful and very meaningful. Please continue to remember us in

prayer. In Christian love, Velma Stover, Doyle Stover

YOUTH GROUP Jan 15-18 Gulf Jan 29 Parents Night Out 6-9 Jan 31 Parents Support Group 6-8

Sharlene Hillis placed m em bership

with us. She was a member here a few

years ago and we’re happy that she is

back. 9420 Barley Mills Road, Lakeland,

TN 38002 603-1550

Life Blood Drive Sunday, January 31 from 1-5 in the Great Oaks parking lot

Sign up is on the board in the hall. Please see Mike McBride with any questions.

A baby Shower for

Alicia Glenn Sunday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m.

She is having a boy.

Thank you notes from OPERATION TURKEY recipients:

From Panama: Albert Juarez and Family

Hola, hermano Elias y Cristhy, saluds y

bendiciones en este nuevo año,hoy

por medio de un hermano me informe,

que lo 50.00 que recibi, es prosedente

de la congregacion donde usted traba-

ja, gracias en gran manera por esa

ayuda, saludos y bendiciones, que Dios

lo siga prosperando

Hello, brother Elias and Kristi, Greet-

ings, health, and blessing in this new year. Today a

brother notified me that I received the $50 from a con-

gregation that you work with. Thanks very much for this

great help. Greeting to all and blessing, may always God

prosper you.

From Panama: Esteban Rodriguez and Family

Hola hermano Elíaz saludes a usted y familia al igual q a

la igledia donde se reune. Bendiciones les deseo en este

2016, muchas bendiciones físicas y espirituales. Tambien

agradecer por la bendición que se me dio para fin de

año. Mil gracias, saludos

Hello Brother Elias, Greeting to you and your family and

also to the church where you meet. Blessing are my

wishes to you in this 2016, many blessing physically and

spiritually too. Also, I want to thanks for the monetary

blessing that I received at the end of the year—a thou-

sand thanks and greetings.

From Peru, Ricardo Cespedes and family

Estimado hermanos gracias por el envio mi familia esta

muy agradecida por su detalle para pasar un buen fin de

año.

Dear brethren, Thanks for the gift to my family, we are so

thankful for your detail to have a great time at the end

of the year.

For the Record Jan 3 Week 2015 year end 2015 Goal

Wed (Dec 30) 262 267 285

Bible Study 298 311 330

Sun AM 468 483 490

Sun PM 313 256 280

Contribution $ 16,827 $14,742 $ 16,000

Building $ 350

Balance on new building $162,732

Nursery Attendants

Babies AM Cathy & Car r ie Ross PM Rober ta Pledge/Judy Deising

Toddlers AM Mallory & Corinna Wyatt PM Shanna Shumaker /Rebecca Reyes

Deliver LeBonheur Baskets - January 11

Annette Knox

SCHEDULE:

Sunday Bible Study 9AM

Sunday Worship 10AM & 5 PM

Wednesday Bible Study 7PM

PHONE: (901) 372-4449 FAX: 377-3039

SPANISH: 417-3786 (ELIAS ROQUE)

MINISTERS/CELL NUMBERS:

Pulpit - Tim Alsup 201-1341

Youth-Aarek Farmer 574-0192

College/Young Adult-Colton Shannon 652-0153

Spanish-Elias Roque 615-477-1982 ELDERS: Kenny Harris, Larry Jackson,

Lynn Parrish, Mark Pledge, Don Hutson,

Mickey Barker, Dick Deising, Michael Wil-

liams

SECRETARIES: Brenda Amon/Kelly Ward

WEBSITE: www.greatoaks.org

on Facebook: Iglesia de Christo Great Oaks

WORKS SUPPORTED:

♥ Voice of Truth International

♥ Tennessee Children’s Home

♥ Potter Children’s Home

♥ Memphis School of Preaching

♥ Focus Press/Brad Harrub/Nashville

♥ Church in Mezhevaya, Ukraine

♥ Church in Kraz, Ukraine

♥ Church in Zimbabwe/Noah Gonzo

♥ Church in Costa Rica/Joaquin Rojas

♥ Church in Cambodia/Andrew Hayes

♥ Church in Cusco, Peru/Gary Reaves

♥ Church in Brazil/Randy Short

♥ Operation Ukraine/Columbus, MS

♥ Church in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

OTHERS TO SERVE MONTH OF JANUARY

Ushers: Cliff McKinney, Noel Martin, Chuck Barnett, Don Williams

BACKUPS: Jeff Baskin, Joe Ford, Don Turner , Jason Ward

(please meet in library 15 minutes before every service)

Greeters: Will Alvarez, Lar ry & Pattye Jackson, Mike & Janice Shepherd - main,

Todd McWilliams - Ed./Gym, Don & Lois Adams- Brunswick,

Norris & Glenda Bruff - new building, Larry & Barbara Baker- back up

Lock Building: Need volunteer

Sound System: AM: TBA PM: TBA Back-up: TBA

Prepare Communion: Ramona & Laura Olive

Announcements: Kenny Harris (Don Hutson- back up)

Lord’s Supper: Mike McBride*, Stephen Marvin, Ryan McDaniel, Jason

McKay, Larry Jackson*, Todd McWilliams, Mike Milligan, Clay Mims

YOUTH TO SERVE

Attendance Card Collection

Youth Side Center Section Nursery Side

AM: Chris Villamar John Allen Traywick Elijah Hubbard

PM: Israel Or donez Mor ris Montgom ery/Hunter Mim s Luke Elkins

Restock Pens/Attendance Cards/Straighten Songbooks

Communion Cup Collection-

THIRD GRADE

TEACHERS/PARENTS - PLEASE REMIND THEM

SERVING – January 10, 2015

Songs: AM - Colton Shannon PM - Don Turner

Communion Devotional: Larry Baker

Prayers: AM Opening: Mark Pledge AM Closing: Norr is Bruff

PM Opening: Barry Russell PM Closing: Craig Collier

Scripture Reading AM: Vladimir Carey PM : Jake Morr ison

Presiding Elder Dick Deising Back-up: Kenny Harris

Visiting the Visitors - January 10

Food: Michele Barker Visits: John Irby/Roger Maach

Memorial service for

Leon & Donnie Scott

parents of Melissa Mescher and Larry Scott.

Saturday, January 16th at 11 a.m.at Great Oaks.

Anyone interested in working in the baby nursery (0-12 months), please let Jennie Milligan know (605-0856). She is working on schedule for

January through March. Thank you!

Women for Harding will host their annual Soup & Chili Supper and Pie Auction on Sat-urday, January 30, at 6:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ at White Station. Proceeds go to pro-vide scholarships for students at Harding School of Theology. Tickets are $10 per per-son and will be available at the door, or call 901-432-7723.