Fifth Ward Church of Christ

Fifth Ward

Iglesia de Cristo

Fifth Ward Church of Christ

4308 Stonewall Street

Houston, Texas 77020

713-672-2654 - fax 713-672-1441

email: bulletin@fwcoc.org

Weekly Bulletin

www.fwcoc.org

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@ FWCOC

FWCOC (Fifth Ward Church of Christ)

SUNDAY

First Morning Service …………………….….....8:00 a.m.

Bible Class…. …………………..........................10:00 a.m.

Second Morning Service …………………...11:15 a.m.

Evening Service ……………..……………….…... 6:00 p.m.

Servicios En Espanol

Domingo …………………..... 10:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Miercoles ..…………………..…………………..……...7:30 p.m.

Sunday Television Program………………… 10:30 a.m.

Comcast……………………………………...………. channel 17

AT& T U-Verse………………………………...…. channel 99

TV Max…………………………………………...…… channel 95

Sudden Link ……………………...……………..… channel 99

WEEKLY

Monday Ladies Bible Class ……………..... 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Class…………………...…... 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Visitors Class…………………..…….. 7:30 p.m.

Herman Brown

Curtis Doyle

Barry Gibson

Leroy Mobley

Jasper Muckelroy Jr.

Leonard Patterson

Otis Phillips

Andrew Washington

Ben G. Wilson

Ministers:

Gary Smith

Ray Wilkerson

Dennis Murphy

Youth Minister:

Rajamail Davis

Hispanic Minister:

Gerbi Arguera

Deacons:

Terry Bradley

Craig Curtis

A.C. Draine

Victor Frazier

Michael Glover

William Hamilton

Larry Hamilton

Raymond Hooks Jr.

Douglas Jefferson

Henry A. Johnson

Timothy Jones

Darryl LaMott

Michael Milton

E’Van Powers

Roy Thompson

Harvey White

A.W. Willis

Arthur Williams

Norval Young

Elders:

ORDER OF SERVICE

December 31, 2017

DUTY 10:00 AM 6:00 PM

Opening Prayer Wayne Wilson No

Song Leader William Hamilton Clarence Sirmons

Scripture Royce Hooks 11:15 AM Harry Decuir

Main Prayer Elwynn Mapps Willie Spriggs

Speaker Gary Smith Service Gary Smith

Meditation Michael Glover Taylor Robinson

Offering Ryan Hooks Charles Shelvin

Roderick Hamilton Vincent McKinney

Trent Thompson Michael Springs

Blake Thompson Joe E. Lewis

Royce Hooks

Confessions/Prayer Leonard Patterson Andrew Washington

Communion David Willis Norval Young

Willie Smith Dennis Herd

Aubrey Mair Raymond Patche

Samuel Obiomon Milton Alexander

Leo Johnney

Announcements Victor Frazier Michael Milton

Elder’s Remarks Ben Wilson Herman Brown

Closing Prayer Terry Beaty Larry Hamilton

Ushers (Lead) E'Van Powers Joseph Godeau Roosevelt Hill

Vincent McKinney Curtis Washington Calvin Bell

James Williams Alex Johnson Arthur Jenkins

Roosevelt Hill Norval Young Carnell Calhoun

H. Roy Conley Calvin Theus Fred Gregory

Curtis Washington Larry Robinson Jr.

Ronnie Davis Jay Hawkins

Arthur Jenkins Nathaniel Pierson

Calvin Theus / Walter Byrd Lawrence Gilliam Jr.

Week Ending Goal December 24, 2017 2016

Wed. Bible Class 500 187 One Combine Class

Sun. Bible Class 500 435 356

8:00 AM Worship 500 499 414

11:15 AM Worship 500 380 375

Bible Hour 50 — —

6:00 PM Worship 500 ? 170

Total Attendance 1,550 879 789

Weekly Contributions

Welcome to the Fifth Ward Church of Christ. We have been waiting for you. God

always has room for one more. If you have any questions, or need assistance of any

kind, please see one of the ushers or greeters. Let us offer up a worship service that

will bring glory and honor to our great God. Thank you for coming and we look

forward to shaking your hand in the lobby after worship.

Bienvenidos

Elders Counsel Schedule

Friday - Sunday January 4-7, 2018

Call the office to set an appointment.

Leonard Patterson—832-298-7320

lpatterson2@outlook.com

LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO Harvey & Rosemary White &

family of 6702 Russelfield,

Houston, 77049 (5) and to

Kathy Scott-Gurnell and Wanda

Fredrick and family of 6202 Rocky

Nook Dr. Humble, 77396 (4) on the

passing of their father, Floyd Scott

Sr. Also to Chris & Sheri White, Sedell

& Keisha Moore, Jazmin, Brandon,

Caleb on the death of their grand-

father and to Naya, Cayden, Lan-

don, Azari, Zayveian and Brayden

on their great-grandfather. The fu-

neral was Saturday, December 30,

2017 at Fifth Ward Baptist Church.

Maxine and Thaddeus Seals

and family of 5106 Nolridge,

Houston, 77016 (4) on the

passing of her husband and

his father, Frank Seals. The funeral

was Saturday, December 30, 2017

at Fifth Ward Church of Christ.

Della Williams, Powers, and

Conley families of 7965

Nashville Street, Houston, TX

77028 on the passing of her hus-

band, Bro. John Q. Williams. The

viewing is from 9:00-10:00am, the

funeral is 10:00am, Tuesday, Janu-

ary 2, 2017 at Trinity Gardens

Church of Christ.

Gerald Crosby and Pamela Crosby

Collins and family of 209 Redhead

Dr. Little Elm, TX 75068 on the pass-

ing of his father, Thurman Crosby. A

memorial service will be held

7:00pm, Wednesday, Jan. 3rd at

North Colony Church of Christ in

Dallas, TX and the funeral is 11am,

Saturday, January 7, 2018 at Blue

Ridge Church of Christ in Kansas

City, MO. Lawrence A Jones Funer-

al Home is in charge.

MORNING INSPIRATION

Join in for five minutes of great

morning inspiration to start your

day. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017 5:30 am.

The speaker this week is

Bro. Herman Brown

Phone: 712.832.8300 / Pin:121459

Thank YOU Fifth Ward

Your kind and thoughtful expression of

sympathy is deeply appreciated. I

want to thank my Fifth Ward Church of

Christ Family for the beautiful spread

of flowers that were sent for mother’s

funeral, (Rosie Martin). Linda & Joe

Lewis, Patricia (James) Davis

I am out of the hospital, at home

recouping, thank God. Thank you for

your prayers & ask that you continue

pray for me & my family. God Bless my

church family. Sis. Jennifer Jordan

Welcome Our New

Member in Christ Sarahi Garcia-baptized– 12/24

Attendance Cards

Electronic attendance cards will

be issued after the morning Wor-

ship Service in the front foyer for

those needing a new or

replacement card.

Wedding Shower A wedding shower

in honor of Meagan and Henry

Golightly III

Will be held at 4:30 pm, Sunday, January 7, 2018

Fifth Ward Family

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Children's Bible Hour is available

today at 10:00am, in the Resource

Center. (for ages 6-12)

Fifth Ward is Proud of Their Youth Congratulations to Chanse

McLain and his football Team,

the Dynamite Knights on win-

ning the SuperBowl. Chanse

was invited to play this week-

end with the Bret Cooper All-

American Team in Dallas, TX.

Chanse is the son of Michael

and Shereka McLain and big brother of

Mikehla McLain.

Congratulations to

Destani Williams for your

induction into the Honor Society. Destani

is currently listed on the Dean’s List at La-

mar University in Beaumont TX, with an

early graduation date of May 2018. She

is the grand-daughter of Yolanda King

and Barbara Nelms

James and Kenyatta Davis

Celebrating 25 years on Dec. 31 –today

Norval and Charlotte Young

Celebrating 24 years on January 1

Victor and Shelly Kizzine

Celebrating 32 years on January 1

John and Vassie Kelly

Celebrating 58 years on January 1

William and Cheri’ Hamilton

Celebrating 19 years on January 2

Oscar and TaKesha Edward

Celebrating 13 years on January 5

Maggie King – December 31 –today

Patricia Lewis – December 31 –today

Aaliyah Davis – December 31-today

Elaine Shelby – December 31-today

Romelius Rhone – December 31-today

Tracy Thompson – December 31-today

Betty Glazier – January 2

Perez Ware – January 2

Tyler Adams – January 3

Anneceia Childers – January 4

Kinna Dirden – January 4

Damita Wyatt—January 5

Sarahi Garcia – January 5

The Elder’s Corner Let us show proper respect to every-

one. Love the family of believers.

“Therefore thou shalt keep the com-

mandments of the Lord thy God, to

walk in his ways and to fear

God.” (Deuteronomy 8-6) KJV

Honor our worship service to Him.

We ask that everyone would stay until

the closing prayer is over before

leaving worship service.

Elder Prayer Requests

There might be a time when you

need to have others praying for

you, or your family and friends.

Your requests may be sent privately

24/7 to our Elders and they will pray

and respond to you within minutes

upon receiving your prayer re-

quest. Instead of waiting to ask for

prayer on Sunday, send your re-

quest to prayer@fwcoc.org. All

general requests and church an-

nouncements should be sent to

bulletin@fwcoc.org

Teacher’s Meeting

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Breakfast will be served at 8:30AM.

The meeting will begin promptly at

9:00AM, we are urging ALL Bible

Class Teachers to attend. Very

important information will be

shared. The new lessons quarter will

begin Sunday, January 14, 2018.

We’re asking all members to renew

your commitment to regular Bible

Class attendance.

2018 Ladies Retreat

All age Ladies are

encouraged to attend.

The registration forms

are available today in the library.

Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29,

2018 The Westin Galleria Dallas

13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240

FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS

MISS BIBLE CLASS

“I’ll go next

Sunday”

“Let’s go to

Bible Class”

40 students completed the first

semester of

F.W.C.O.C. Bible Institute.

AWESOME JOB!

Online registration for next

semester begins on

January 2, 2018.

Class begins on Thursday,

January 18, 2018.

Register at www.fwcoc.org.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

Jordan Mobley Christa Mitchell James Dansby II Masters in Management Bachelor of Science in Hotel Bachelor of Business Administration

Information Systems and & Restaurant Management Texas Southern University

Certificate in Business Analytics University of Houston December 2017

University of Phoenix December 15, 2017

The Berry Center

January 7, 2018

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December 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

Wellness Class

Canvassing

3

Hispanic

Fellowship

GLOW Year-

End Event

4

Ladies Bible

Class

5

5:30 a.m.

Conference Call

(Gary Smith)

6

Bible Class

Computer Class-

6pm

Math Tutoring

7

Open Forum

Bible Class

Visit Sick and

Shut-In

8 9

Wellness Class

10

Youth

Visitation

GLOWING

Event

Ages 13—17

11

Ladies Bible

Class

12

5:30 a.m.

Conference Call

Overcomers

Support Group

13

Bible Class

Marriage Wis-

dom Class

Computer Class-

6pm

Math Tutoring

College

14

Open Forum

Bible Class

15 16

Annual Vision

Luncheon

Canvassing

17

Worship at

Colonial

Oaks Nursing

Home

Young

Mothers Class

M&M Meeting

Visit Sick

18

Ladies Bible

Class

19

5:30 a.m.

Conference Call

(Gary Smith)

20

Bible Class

21

22

23

Wellness Class

Hispanic Family

Class

Horace/Shirley

Conley-62

24

T-shirt

Distribution

For 2018

25

Holiday

Office Closed

26

Holiday

Office Closed

5:30 a.m.

Conference Call

(Surprise Guest)

27

Bible Class

28

Visit Sick and

Shut-In

29 30

Wellness Class

Canvassing

Charles/Maggie

King-69

31

Combined

AM

Worship

Service

New Member

Recognition

January 1, 2018

Holiday

Office Closed

2

Holiday

Office Closed

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