march 27, 2016 - west university church of christ university church of christ 3407 bissonnet...
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News & Prayers West U Members:
Kristy Curry has been diagnosed with Lyme’s disease. Pray as she tries to work and maintain her household.
Home Bound Members: Please pray for our home bound family: Mary Broome,
Mildred Kohlmann, Karen Wiggins, Bob & Jean Allred (Please contact the office if
you need contact information on any of these.)
Family & Friends:
Amanda Foust, Tiffany Rhode’s cousin, is here in Houston for her second surgery for
a brain tumor at MD Anderson on Tuesday, March 29th.. Her family will be staying
with the Rhodes. Brad Forehand, Melinda Lackey’s brother, is suffering from multiple health issues.
Pray that he can make the life changes needed to improve his health.
Christy McDonald’s Father had a recent PET scan that showed several spots on his lungs. Please keep him in you prayers as we set up appointments with the oncologist.
Cancer Prayers: Al Taylor, Jim Taylor’s father, is recovering from throat surgery.
Audrey Balch, Jim Taylor’s cousin, 14 years old, is receiving chemo treatments.
Pray for everyone traveling to and from LTC in Dallas.
Services Times
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts
9:30 a.m. Bible Classes for All Ages
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Evening Life Groups
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Studies
Daniel McGraw [email protected]
Roy Rhodes [email protected]
Jay Roberts [email protected]
Christy McDonald [email protected]
Reni Burns [email protected]
Mark Rue [email protected]
Janet Cockerham [email protected]
Senior Minister
Community Minister
Youth Minister
Business Manager
Footsteps Director
Custodian
Administrative Assistant
Staff
Elders
Jim Taylor [email protected] Hilton Merritt [email protected]
Worship
Children & Youth
Adult Education
Elderly/Home Bound
Building
Med Center
Finance
Missions
Involvement
Deacons
John Fletcher [email protected]
Brad Hinrichs [email protected]
Cameron Bird [email protected]
Ryan McDonald [email protected]
Kerry Lackey [email protected]
Brian Deaver [email protected]
Al Richey [email protected]
Paul Vaughan [email protected]
Mike Coulson [email protected]
West University Church of Christ
3407 Bissonnet Houston, TX 77005
Office 713.666.3535 Footsteps (Mothers Day Out) 713.666.9403 [email protected] www.westuchurch.com
Coming Events
April 3 - West U Providing Lunch for
Impact
April 8-10 - Family Camping at
Brazos Bend
April 20 - June 15 - Financial Peace
University Starts
April 30 - Multi-family Garage Sale
May 7 - VBS Workday
May 8 - Mother’s Day
May 14 - “Adore” Worship Workshop
June 5 - VBS Volunteer Meeting
June 15 - Last Financial Peace Class
June 19 - 23 - Vacation Bible School
Last Week’s Record
A.M. Worship - 126
Contribution - $5,594.90
Coins for Christ - $321.82
Deepest Sympathy to The Arnold Family
Our Dear Brother, Ralph Arnold, passed away on Monday, March 21st.
His brother, Roy, passed away on Sunday, March 20th.
Please keep his wife, Beverly, his two sons, Greg and Brad and the entire Arnold family
in your prayers.
This has been a difficult week filled with loss, tragedy,
grief, and death. On Tuesday morning we awoke to news that
terrorist attacks had once again brought tragedy to Europe,
leading to the deaths of 31 individuals. We watched the
updates as more information came forth about what
transpired, leading many to feel unsafe, anxious, and fearful.
Once again we were struck with the pain that comes with
death.
On Monday of this week our dear brother Ralph Arnold
passed away. He was a friend, leader, mentor, spiritual
example, and father figure for many in this congregation. We
have been blessed to know him, and we deeply feel a sense of
loss at his passing.
Others of us have lost friends and family members to death
this week, leaving us filled with grief and loss.
This has, indeed, been a difficult week. A week filled with
sadness, pain, and grief. And those emotions are more than
appropriate as we stop to commemorate the death of Jesus, the
Christ. Jesus, the Son of God and the awaited Messiah, was
innocent but put to death anyway. He went to the cross, taking
our sin and shame on his own shoulders, dying in our place.
And on “Good Friday” we stop to mourn his death, saddened
by his death and loss.
And yet there are messages of hope in the midst of it all.
People have rallied together in Belgium and throughout the
world, giving comfort, care, and love to those affected by this
tragedy. One of the messages that started popping up on social
media was this: “Ik ben veilig.” “Je suis en sécurité.” The
meaning, in Flemish and French, is the same: “I am safe.” It
was a message of hope sent to those who were fearful.
Everything is ok; I am safe.
Family and friends mourned the death of Ralph but
celebrated his life and legacy, sharing stories of how he had
touched their lives. I believe that Ralph would say to us, “I am
safe.” I am with God, basking in his presence.
And we, too, can say “Ik ben veilig.” “Je suis en sécurité.”
“Estoy seguro.” “I am safe.” Because of what Jesus did for us
on the cross, we can have hope. Regardless of what happens
to us in this life, we are safe in the arms of Jesus. Today, let us
celebrate the hope we have because of Jesus Christ.
Welcome/Call to Worship - Daniel McGraw
Worship Leader - Roy Rhodes
Scripture Reading:
1 Corinthians 1:18, 22-25, 30-31
(Screen Only) Shout Hallelujah
#233 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:24-28
#344 Low in the Grave He Lay
Prayer
(Screen Only) In Christ Alone
Communion All Christians are invited to commune with us.
Offering Guests are not expected to participate in the offering.
This is a voluntary offering.
#342 We Saw Thee Not (Children are dismissed to Little Lambs or God’s Flock during this song)
Scripture Reading Luke 23:44-56
Message
“The Audacity of Hope”
Luke 24
Daniel McGraw
#588 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
Shepherd’s Prayer & Benediction “ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit
you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
#4 To God Be the Glory
Discovering and
Sharing God’s Love
March 27, 2016
Welcome to West U We’re glad you’re here to join us in worshiping God.
*Please register on one of the cards in the pew racks and place it in
the offering tray. We do not make unannounced visits but we would
like to write you and call you to welcome you and answer any
questions that you might have.
*Please write your prayer requests on a Prayer Request card and
place it in the offering tray.
*We have an attended nursery west of the foyer for babies.
*During the assembly, we invite your children up to the age of eight
to participate in a learning time on their level.
*You are invited to attend our Wednesday Bible Studies at 6:30.
We invite you to visit
www.westuchurch.com:
Sermon Audios
You may also find links
(Free Sermon CDs available in the foyer or through the office.)
No Life Groups Meeting This Week
1. All ages: Hilton Merritt leads a group that meets at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall here in the building.
([email protected]; 281-546-1170).
2. Families with children: Jim and Lou Ann Taylor lead a group for families with children that meets at 5 at their home at
1328 Sue Barnett, 77018. ([email protected]; 713-416-2077).
3. All ages: Paul Vaughan and Daniel McGraw leads a group that meets at 12 noon at the Vaughans’ home at
3815 Childress St., 77005. (Paul: 281-433-1811; Daniel: [email protected], 832-312-8701.)
Family Camping at
Brazos Bend It’s almost time for the Annual
Family Camping trip to Brazos Bend
State Park on April 8th through April
10th. Don’t miss this great weekend
with family and friends.
There is a sign up list in the lobby if you would like
to participate.
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8pm, April 20th - June 15th
Go to westuchurch.com to find
more information and register
Class materials and Financial Peace
University Membership is $93.
See Megan McGraw for more details
Multi Family Garage
We are planning a multi-family
garage sale on Saturday, April 30th, here
at West U. There is still room if you
would like to join to sell your items. If
you would like to donate items to West
U, they will be sold and proceeds will go
to support VBS 2016.
We are in need of hangers and plastic bags. If you
have some, please contact Christy.
A Signupgenius page will be set up at the beginning of
April. Information about when and where to do drop offs
will be available at that time.
For questions or more information, please contact Christy
McDonald at [email protected].
Backpacking Group
Meeting
There are two upcoming meetings for the
Backpacking Group. First, we will meet for ten minutes this
Sunday to go over some information. Second, we will meet on
Wednesday, April 6th, at 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall to
talk with Eddie and Megan Boyer, the guides for our trip to
Colorado. They will answer any questions you might have.
Sunday Classes at 9:30 a.m. **Women - Avanell Merritt, Jill Mackey & Megan McGraw are doing a 10 week study of “The Book of 1 Peter”
in the Community Room.
**Auditorium - Auditorium Adult Class & Young Couples & Families Class will meet together in the Auditorium.
Wednesday Night Classes at 6:30 p.m. ** Fellowship Hall Class - Daniel McGraw teaches “Ephesus: A History of Faith”
** Women’s Class - “Prayer: The Practice of Awe and Intimacy” - Taught by Alicia Hinrichs
West U Providing
Lunch for Impact
The church is providing a luncheon for the
members of the Impact Church on April 3rd,
2016. Please see Mike and Becky Coulson for more details.
There will be a committee meeting this Sunday, March 27th
in the Fellowship Hall.
LTC Participants Puppets, cont.
Brandon Hinrichs
Ethan Herrera
Rachel Ballejo
Amy Perez
Aryssa Gonzales
Caleb Herrera
Chloe Herrera
Jordan Hinrichs
Alvin Oentoro
Wade Taylor
Speech
Jordan Hinrichs
Alvin Oentoro
Children's Book Aryssa Gonzales
Brandon Hinrichs
Bible Reading Abagail McDonald
Madeleine Bird
Jordan Hinrichs
Brandon Hinrichs
Art Christian Bird
Amy Perez
Brandon Hinrichs
Service Challenge Abagail McDonald
Bible Bowl
Leah Ballejo
Brandon Hinrichs
Ethan Herrera
Madeleine Bird
Wade Taylor
Caleb Herrera
Jordan Hinrichs
Rachel Ballejo
Drama Ethan Herrera
Brandon Hinrichs
Abagail McDonald
Jonathan Hamilton
Madeleine Bird
Aryssa Gonzales
Caleb Herrera
Chloe Herrera
Alvin Oentoro
Jordan Hinrichs
Puppets Caleb Shields
Kayla Stephens
Jonathan Hamilton
David Hamilton
Leah Ballejo
Madeleine Bird
Abagail McDonald