Welcome to the Mesa Family we have children’s programs availableduring our worship service•An Attended Nursery is available for infants (0-2 years) in Room 101.

•A Room for infants and nursing mothers is also provided at the back of the auditorium.

•Toddlers Bible Hour (TBH) is offered for all children 2-3 years old, begins after communion in Room 102.

•Children’s Bible Hour (CBH) for children ages 4 - 4th grade, begins after communion in Theater del Soul Upstairs.

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If you would like more information about the church or becoming a Christian, visit our Welcome Center in the foyer.

1223 E. Dana Ave.Mesa, AZ 85204

Phone: 480-964-1743Fax: 480-827-1864

Email: office@mesachurch.orgWeb: www.mesachurch.org

Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)*Fri. (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)*

*Terry out on Thursday *Edison out on Friday*Joel out on Tuesday *Joshua out on Friday

our lessons for todayam: “Taking a Life”pm: “A Marvelous Claim” (Anthony Bryant)

We are so glad that you are here today! We have been praying that God would allow us to meet you today and worship together. You are an answer to our prayer! If you are visiting from the area, we would love to have you as part of our family!

Worship Leader: Gaby Rodriguez Song: “Sing and be Happy”Song: “I Will Call Upon the Lord”

Opening Prayer: Joel Soumar

Song: “Lamb of God”Song: “In Christ Alone”Song: “Be Unto Your Name”Song: “We Shall Assemble”

Comm. & Cont.: CR Gaines

Song: “Step by Step”Song: “Create in Me a Clean Heart”

Scripture Reading: Eduardo Manjarrez (Matthew 5:21-26)

Lesson: Terry Singleton “Taking a Life” Song: “Highest Place”

Elder Remarks & Prayer

Song: “You are the Song that I Sing”

Closing Prayer: Robert Buchanan

PM Service at the building begins at 5 each Sunday evening in Room 104.

Vol. 76 No. 6 February 10, 2019

Killers Among UsThere are several ways to destroy people. We hear about the gunmen in the news that take lives in a huge way. They kill multiple people knowing they will be ending their own life also. The loss affects many more people than the ones who were shot. The families and friends are also affected by the loss. There is also what has happened to the gunman who has such anger and hatred because of what has happened to him that he lashes out. It may be because he thought he deserved more privilege. There must also have been tremendous damage done for him to act that way. With all of the entitlement felt and abuse done to people, are we producing our own killers?

When the woman comes into Simon’s house to see Jesus, (Luke 7:36ff) she comes knowing what people think of her. Simon knows who she is and her reputation around the city. She still comes to Jesus and shows her repentance in front of everyone with her tears, and wipes his feet with her hair. How horrible she must have felt about herself. She didn’t kill anyone in retaliation, but others had destroyed her. Simon’s only response is to think that any physical contact with her is repulsive and could result in transferring some of her sin to Jesus. Her spirit had been killed long ago, but she sees hope in the grace Jesus brings.

The Bible talks about treating others the way we want to be treated. We should not be angry with our brother or call him names. (Matt 5:22) We should treat people with respect, and honor many of the people who are made fun of today. People were thought sinful who had some form of disease. Those with leprosy were outcasts and not allowed to be around anyone. They had to warn people approaching them that they were, “unclean”. There was no sense of entitlement because of their condition.

Paul talks about putting on compassionate hearts of kindness. (Col. 3:12-17) He talks about bearing with one another and forgiving each other as we have been forgiven. We must put on love that binds us together and let peace rule our hearts. The great sins of the past are no longer the problem of our life because we have found redemption. We have been treated with love that is as deep as death. The hatred that killed Jesus and his conquering death makes him able to heal us. Jesus does not come for sinners’ rights. He comes to make sinful people holy and give them all the privilege of a child of God.

--Terry

LTC ScheduleSign Language will meet today in Room 104 immediately following morning worship next Sunday, February 17th. Sign Language will meet every other Sunday until convention.

Chorus will meet in the teen annex right after service today. Song Leading will meet as soon as chorus is complete. Both Chorus and Song Leading will be every other Sunday until convention.

Drama will meet this coming Wednesday, February 13th, in room 104 at 6pm. Drama will meet every other Wednesday until convention.

Our Mission: Equip the family of God to be Jesus in the home, the community and the world.

EldersJack Farr Ken FoxJackie Hinkle Kevin HubbyCurtis Allen Chuck Watts

MinistersPulpit Minister: Terry Singleton

Spanish Minister: Edison QuevedoFamily Minister: Joshua DuBoise

Youth Minister: Joel Soumar

Guests Please consider yourself our honored guest. We are glad you have come our way and invite you to return any time you can. We encourage you to fill out a guest card so we have a record of your visit. There are a number of people in our congregation who would love to study the Bible with you if you so desire. Please come back to worship with us at any and every opportunity you have.

Attendance & Offering Sunday Worship: 428Wednesday: 167Budget: $11,874Giving: $13,130YTD Average: $12,765

Our Meeting Times Bible Class .........................9:30amWorship ...........................10:30amConnect Groups ................5:00pmWorship .............................5:00pmWednesday Class ..............7:00pm

Updates

Add to the Family: Chris Campbell, .Add to the Family: Andrea Andrews, Address: Kevin & Alyssa Brown, Address: Lois White,

Please indicate any address, phone or email changes on your attendance card!

FEBRUARY10 4Sixteen Lunch, Fun & Devo12 Ladies’ Class12 SIBI Class13 MYG Let’s Eat14 Q-Bees15-17 Bible Bowl Weekend @ Las Cruces16 Widows & Special Sisters’ Luncheon16 4Sixteen Renaissance Festival16 Love & Friendship Dinner18 President’s Day--Office Closed19 Ladies’ Class

FEBRUARY (Cont.)19 SIBI Classes 21 Q-Bees22 MYG Devo22 4Sixteen Feed My Starving Children23 Spanish Family Circle23 Christine Langham Bridal Shower24 4Sixteen Devo & Potluck24 Spanish p.m. Devo in the Park26 Ladies’ Class26 SIBI Classes27 4Sixteen Encouragement Card Night

Praise and Prayersnew and criticalCarmen Rodriguez .......................... Post Treatment testsFrances Hinkle ............................Skin Cancer TreatmentsJoshua DuBoise ....................................Undergoing testsTiffany Ivy ...............................................................HealthJoy Hambleton ....................................... Hip Surgery 2/12Karen Timbush ....................................Back Surgery 2/18

on-going health problemsCharlene O’Connor, Ray Vega, Naomi Miller, Luana Guthrie, Tommy Foster (TJ’s Dad), Claire Moore, Debbie McMorries (Steve Young’s mom), Natalie (Amanda Maio-rano’s niece), Peter Ballesteros, Martha Carroll, Debbie Suazo, David Yañez, Lisa Fenwick, Joyce Bitikofer (Jana & Jena’s mother), Cindy Posey and Peggy Brown (mother of Susan Gaines)

military prayersBeau Howell, Andrew Jones (C. Burd’s G’son), Anthony Galvan (Millers G’son), Jake Hinkle (Hinkle’s G’son), Briana Aston (S. Yeats’ Niece), Michael Ford, Diego Castañeda, Jake Teague (Grandson-in-law of Sue John-son), George Lopez, Jared Cannon, Kyle Sharp mission prayersThailand: Ken & Jean Fox English classes in BangkokMyanmar: George Achard is there nowTim & Cheryl Carlin in Battambang WEI

Calendar

Communion PreparationScott & Kristin Farr are scheduled to prepare communion for Sunday, Feb. 17th.

Nursery HelpersEvelyn Bonebrake and Susan Barron will serve today.Marla Gushee and Paul Zavala will serve next Sunday, February 17th.

Bible Hour LeadersTBH LEADERS: Today: Kevin & Alyssa Brown assisted by Pedro & Christie Mauco. Next week: Brandon & Allison Clark assisted by Quest Wolfe.CBH LEADERS: Today: Brian Black and Donna Glaser assisted by Kenneth O’Bannon. Next week: Steve Hubbard and Keith Wilson assisted by Brandon Ortiz.

February Greeters & Welcome CenterWELCOME CENTER (9:15 - 10:15): Cynthia Sanders and Norma SandersWELCOME CENTER (10:15 - 1045): Kevin & Wendy HubbyGREETERS (9:15 - 9:40): Joe & Linda MillerGREETERS (10:15 - 10:40): Beverly Blackburn and Lynda Campbell

Communion to Shut-In MemberToday: Joe Miller Next Sunday: Curtis Allen

Tuesday Ladies’ ClassLadies’ Bible class is on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Room 105. Danell Fitzgerald is leading a study entitled “A Journey With the Kings & Prophets of the Old Testament.” There will be a potluck following class this coming Tuesday--bring food to share and stay for some great fellowship following class!

Love & Friendship DinnerIglesia de Cristo Mesa will be hosting a din-ner for all married couples (and those who are planning to get married soon) on Satur-day, February 16th, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Today is the last day to sign up at the Welcome Center! They will provide food, but ask that each couple bring a dessert to share. (Note: Limited childcare will be provided. If you need this service, indicate it on the sign-up sheet.)

Warren Connect GroupThe Warren Connect Group has moved from the building to John & Angel Kenne-dy’s home! Start time is 4 p.m.

Bridal ShowerThere will be a personal bridal shower for Christine Langham on Saturday, February 23rd, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Nancy

Singleton, 642 W Douglas Ave., Gilbert. For additional information regarding Christine’s favorite colors, favorite stores and sizes, contact Nancy or Rebecca Jacobson.

Welcome Grandbaby!Congratulations to Scott & Susan Van-Wormer on the arrival of a granddaughter on Saturday, February 2nd! Little Bellamy Blaire Olson was born to parents Whitney & Brian Olson in Wyoming. Big brother Jameson was excited to welcome her as well.

Carlin NewsSeveral Facebook updates from Cheryl Carlin this week. She and Tim are in Battambang teaching English through use of the Bible (World English Institute) and working with the newly planted church in that area. They are very impressed with Phanat and his wife who are working to develop the church here. Tim also celebrated a milestone 70th birthday and was celebrated with a surprise party! Continue to keep the Carlins in your prayers as they work there until the 5th of March.

4SixteenA Ministry for College Students,Single Adults and Young Marrieds in their 20’s and early 30’s

02/10 Class in 4Sixteen Room Upstairs02/10 Lunch, Fun and Devo02/13 Class in 4Sixteen Room Upstairs02/16 Renaissance Festival02/22 Feed My Starving Children02/24 Devo & Potluck02/27 Encouragement Card Night03/01 Game Night

Mesa Bible BowlOur annual Bible Bowl event is Saturday, March 2nd. As usual, we will need a lot of volunteers to make this a success. We need:

• Volunteers for housing our traveling visitors Friday and/or Saturday Eve-nings

• Day-of-event helpers to serve as scorers, kitchen helpers, etc.

• Volunteers to make cookies for the event

If you can help in any of these areas, please sign up in the welcome center.

Widows & Special SistersThis Saturday, February 16th, is our lun-cheon and fellowship. Lunch will be served in Room 105 at 12:30. Please feel free to come early to visit and/or stay late to play some games.

Copper Basin Dinner & AuctionGrab your boots and hats and join us to raise money at the Copper Basin Bible Camp Dinner & Auction so we can “Round Up Souls for Christ”. The event will be held on Saturday, February 23rd, at Cam-elback Church of Christ. Tickets are avail-able online at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CopperBasinBibleCamp#/selectSes-sions/2588916. They are still looking for live and silent auction items. If you have ques-tions about donations or have a donation, please reach out to Jeri Steward at 480-223-8206 or jeri.stewart31@gmail.com.

SympathyWe extend our Christian love and sympathy to Phillis Dickey and all the family in the passing of Fred. Fred and Phillis are former Mesa members who visited and joined with Mesa in many activities. Phillis attends the Tuesday Ladies’ Class when she is able. Her address is 2601 E McKellips Rd. #1005, Mesa 85213.