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April 2, 2017
It’s Not a Joke!
I know yesterday was “April Fool’s Day,” and it’s not today. Believe me, being around kiddos all day, as well as, a bunch of
practical jokers, I know yesterday was April Fool’s Day. But in 1962, April 1st was on a Sunday and as was our family custom
before leaving for church, we would scan the Houston Chronicle. All of us had our specific sections…but what the Texas
Magazine insert contained was anxiously anticipated. And there it was…we could not believe it…the San Jacinto Monument
had collapsed and was broken into 5 or 6 pieces stretched out across the battlegrounds! You must be kidding! Say it isn’t so!
How in the world could it happen? There was a long and extensive explanation, and then came the closing sentence, “And this
is the Houston Chronicle’s way to say, ‘April Fools!’” I fell for it! They “got” me! But it was a joke!
Now let’s look at what’s not an April Fool’s Day joke. There was a little baby, born to a virgin, lying in a manger. He was worshipped by angels, kings,
and shepherds, and as he was growing up, he increased in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. He taught in the temple, healed on the
Sabbath, raised the dead, uncovered the sins of many, and then forgave them. There were no April Fool’s Jokes!
He knew what the religious leaders were thinking and he called them out. He even called them hypocrites! He, also, stepped out more boldly and told
them the Gentiles had a better chance of heaven than them! They didn’t like that so they killed him…just like that. Boom! It was over…so they thought!
No April Fool’s Jokes here!
On the 3rd day he rose from the grave and then came back for a period of 40 days to talk to his disciples, to teach his disciples, to eat with his disciples,
and walk through a door to meet with his disciples. No April Fool’s Jokes here!
The summary and point of this bulletin article is quick and easy…with the Houston Chronicle…I fell for it! They “got” me! But it was a joke! With
Jesus…I fell for Him! He “got” me! And it.is.not.a.joke!
Blessings…Larry D. and Lou Ann
Mission Statement
Seeking & Sharing
God’s Love, Truth, & Grace
Family Shepherds,
Robby Robinson, Jr. - 281.798.6244
Chairman (April - June)
Danny Clancy
Frank Devine
Carl Greer
Rob Harmon
Greg Hughes
Terry Montgomery
Alan Pence
Robby Robinson, Jr.
John Sawyer
Ministry Staff
Mike Avery - Youth & Family
David Duncan - Preaching
Shawn Freeman - Youth & Bridge
Jo Harmon - Children
Rob Harmon - Education
Robert Heyen - Involvement
Alan Martin - Marriage & Family
Larry D. Phillips - Congregational Care &
Outreach
900 Echo Lane
Houston, TX 77024
713-464-0271
www.mcoc.org
Deacons
Judson Anderson
Brad Archer
Benton Baugh
Bryce Baxter
Mike Bitting
Tim Blythe
Danny Bowers
Bill Burdette
Aaron Deister
Joel Dickinson
Bron Fore
Bill Gordon
Kevin Gordon
Mike Haley
Peter Herb
Greg Hurst
Jason Hutchins
Bryan Johnston
Bert Leach
Jeff Maddox
Paul McCormack
Tom Messick
Bob Muckelroy
Kelley Peace
Corky Pence
Wade Price
Justin Robertson
Steve Sawyer
Jimmy Schaper
Craig Schuster
Chris Shanks
Ray Thompson
Larry Vickrey
John Watkins
Ed Wilson
Jap Wolfe
“Memorable Phrases”
6 p.m. Service - David Duncan
John 3:16-17
“I __________________ you.”
It’s nice to be __________________ …
It’s better to be _________________________.
Matthew 28:18-20
God could work __________________.
He could use ______________.
He called us because He _____________ us.
The relationship has __________________
when we have _____________________.
__________ wants all of us.
Poor - Wealthy
Sick - Well
Grieving - Rejoicing
Young - Old
Popular - Forgotten
2 Peter 3:8-9
God is willing to ______________ while He
waits for us to ______________________.
If I come to God, how will He
________________?
Ephesians 2:1-10
Do I ____________ God?
Morning Worship Services
Robert Heyen - Song Director - Craig Schuster
8:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Song: No Tears In Heaven .............................. 882
Welcome
Psalm 147:1,4
Song: Great Are You Lord ............................... *
Song: All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name ... 162
Song: God Of Wonders .................................... *
Prayer: ................. B. Steinhauer/Rob Merchant
Song: Beautiful Lamb Of God ......................... *
Clayton Hamby - Communion - Lance Rodgers
Clayton Hamby - Contribution - Lance Rodgers
Song: God Is The Fountain Whence ............ 117
Song: Blessed Jesus ..................................... 218
Scripture: Matthew 14:6-11 J. Chappell/M. Reynolds
Sermon: “Grieving Like Jesus” ..........................
Song: When My Love To Christ Grows Weak ... 350
Shepherd’s Prayer: ........................ John Sawyer
Song: Jesus, Hold My Hand ......................... 412
“Grieving Like Jesus”
8:20 & 10:30 a.m. services
David Duncan
How can we _________________ like Jesus?
Matthew 14:13-14
How He Grieved:
Spent time ___________________
Used ________________ feelings to do
____________________ things.
John 11:32-36
John 11:38-43
What did Jesus do?
He _________________.
He hurt.
He did _____________.
Matthew 23:37
What was He grieving?
His own people were __________________.
Jesus ________________________________ to deal
with grief.
He didn't hide his __________________.
He understands our __________________.
Will I allow Jesus to help with my
_________________?
Evening Worship Service
Song Director - Craig Schuster
6:00 p.m.
Song: Lord, I Lift Your Name On High ........... *
Song: How Great Thou Art ............................ 76
Song: Holy Ground ...................................... 100
Welcome
Prayer: ..................................... Blake McKaskle
Song: Wonderful Story Of Love ....................... 286
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12 .............. Casey Hixon
Sermon: “Memorable Phrases” .........................
Song: I Need You More ................................... *
Shepherd’s Prayer: ........................ John Sawyer
Song: Salvation Belongs To Our God .............. *
Communion will be served in Rm. 141
immediately after this service for those
unable to partake this morning.
Are you looking for a way to introduce your friends to Hope for Haiti's Children? Invite them
along to a Rebuilding Hope Breakfast Event! Spend a morning with us and enjoy the following:
Creative & heartfelt videos featuring HFHC current & future projects
Great fellowship while enjoying a hearty, complimentary breakfast
Information on how to become a HFHC Partner
The
Houstonian Hotel
111 North Post
Oak Lane
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Register at
hopeforhaitischildren.org/join-us/rebuilding-hope-breakfast
or visit the QR code.
Larry D. Phillips Congregational
Care & Outreach Minister
Welcome Guests We are glad you are here! If you are new to Memorial,
or new to the Churches of Christ, we want to assure
you that our purpose in coming together is to give
honor to God in our worship, and to try to do
everything in a manner pleasing to Him.
Youth Ministry
News Mike Avery
Youth Minister
The Bridge
Ministry News Shawn Freeman,
Youth & Bridge Minister
Children’s
Ministry News Jo Harmon
Children’s Director
Family Records Attendance for Date: 3/26/17
Bible Class - 821
8:20 A.M. - 273 10:30 A.M. - 537 (A.M. Total - 810)
6:00 P.M. - 466
Satellite Services: A.M. - 8 P.M. - 5
Contribution: $40,910 Weekly Budget: $58,176
Year-to-date contribution: $591,297 Year-to-date budget: $756,282
Baptisms: 3
Two more ways to give:
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Scan the QR code
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive
health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at
Memorial on 4/25/2017.
Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems
related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal
aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aor ta; hardening of
the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of hear t disease;
atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to
stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to
assess the risk of osteoporosis.
Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and
osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount).
All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. There are three
ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any
package priced above $129, please call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or
visit lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle
to 797979.
*Tuesday, April 25*
Memorial Church of Christ
Interested in attending
a small group on Sunday
evenings, beginning in April?
Visit mcoc.org/calendar/
registration to register!
Monday, April 10
The Woodlands Country Club
Tournament Course
Register online: ArmsofHope.org
Would you like to receive a Bible verse sent to you
via text message at 7am Monday-Friday?
To be added to our texting list, text "BIBLE" to 94033.
Message and Data rates may apply.
Saturday, April 22
*a marriage enrichment event*
3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Babysitting is available until 7:15 p.m.
($10/child) for ages 2 yrs.-4th grade.
We encourage you to go to dinner with
your spouse after the event. Register @ mcoc.org!
LTC practice - TODAY 4:00: Puppets
4:30: Drama
5:00: Chorus
5:30-7:00: Bible Bowl
LTC Dress Rehearsal April 9 @ 4:30 p.m. - Rm. 220/221
LTC Awards - Oak View Room April 23, following 2nd Service
All participants & parents are invited
to stay for awards and lunch.
Elementary JourneyLand Camp: June 9-11 - current elementary students
Fun Days
June 20 (preschool)
June 22 (elementary)
June 27 (preschool)
June 29 (elementary)
August 1 (preschool)
August 3 (elementary)
VBS: July 17-20; 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Ladies
Bible Class
Tuesday @ 10:00 a.m.
4/4 Devo:
“Our Blessings”
Nona Taylor
Devo & Lunch at
Gwen Gerlich’s
Make a difference in Haiti!
Sponsor a child to help them receive food,
clothing, Bible studies, and education.
Look for information at the Hope for Haiti’s Children
table in the foyer beginning Sunday, April 9!
Would you like a booklet entitled,
“The Meaning of Baptism,” translated into your
own language? It is currently in English and is
found in many areas of our facility. If you can read,
write, understand, and/or speak another language…
You Can Do This!…Just Say Yes!
Contact: Larry D. Phillips; [email protected]
Summer 2017 Camp Schedule
Mission McAllen - June 10-16 - entering 7th-9th grades
Impact VBS - June 18-22 - entering 6th-12th grades
Wilderness Trek - June 30-July 8 - entering 9th-12th grades
Camp Bandina - July 23-29 - entering 6th-12th grades
Camp Deer Run - July 30-August 4 - entering 5th-7th grades
@ mcoc.org!
Alan & Kathy Pence
Gabriel Silva
Erin Freeman
Tucker & Emily Harding
Thank you to all who helped serve our
teens on our 8th-12th grade retreat!
Titus 2 Ministry Tuesday, April 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
Parenting Panel Discussion for all members More information will come next week!
Contact: Laurie Sawyer - [email protected]
@ mcoc.org