January 7th, 2007

Looking For Jesus

It was Palm Sunday and, because of illness, the family’s 5-year-old son had to stay home from church with a baby-sitter. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for.
His mother gently explained. "Well honey, people held them over Jesus’ head as he walked by,"
The boy suddenly got upset, folded his arms and sat down in a kitchen chair, "Wouldn’t you know it," he said, "the one Sunday I don’t go, He showed up!"

It is a great delight to be able to visit with friends each Sunday at church. In fact, we expect to see our friends. That is a good thing. We often become saddened when friends are not there.

The one that we should expect to see at each assembly is Jesus. Actually, if we don’t see Jesus, it is probably because we are not looking for Him. Jesus told us in Matthew 18:20 reads, “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

We can develop a “want to” attitude toward church attendance by learning to appreciate what Jesus has done for us. He has changed our relationship with God forever. Through Him, we now have access to the Father.

Secondly, we need to appreciate what stands to be lost. Missing out on the fellowship with one another would be rather discouraging. To miss out on salvation would be even worse. The joining together with one another is one safeguard against being lost.

It is a new year. Let us resolve to make greater effort this year to make a difference. Let’s resolve that the next time we come to church services, expect to see Jesus.

Dennis

On Monday, January 15, Jerry Rushford from Pepperdine will be speaking at a luncheon meeting here at Foster Road. We will be meeting at 11:30 on January 15 in the Family Center. Jerry has done a great deal of research on many of the songs that we sing, and on January 15 his topic will be, “Rediscovering the Power Of Forgotten Hymns.” Everyone is invited to attend. Jerry will also have opportunity to obtain some information about the Pepperdine Lectures scheduled for later this year.

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Pepperdine University Bible Lectures

May 1 - May 4, 2007

“Hear the Word of the Lord”

(Jeremiah’s Call to Renewal)

If you are interested in staying in the university apartments for the lectureship please see Janet Kliest. The cost is $120 per person for the four nights. I will need to have your money and registration by January 21

Planning meeting Sat. January 20. Meet at building at 9:00 a.m.
Plans will be made for the calendar year 2007.

On December 24^th the engagement of Gordon Herrmann and Vivian Yip was announced to the congregation. We are very happy for this fine Christian couple. Congratulation!

FROM MORRO BAY

Card Party – January 13^th, 2007

Myrtle Fry will be celebrating her 90^th birthday on 01/13/07.

We are taking her for a high flying trip (hot-air balloon) that weekend, but we would love for her to get at least 90 birthday cards.

Send cards to :

Myrtle Fry - 456 Elena #13

Morro Bay CA 93442

Help us make her 90^th birthday a special one for her.

……Darlene, Carla, & Charla Bennett

PANTRY ITEM JANUARY

Canned Fruit

BIRTHDAYS – 02/Pauline Powell - 03/Trevis Moss - 05/Barbara Purdam – 07/Marian Roberts –07/Damien Coles – 12/Shirley Barbarick - 12/Erin Dougherty – 12/Jim Gardner - 14/Melissa Guerra – 14/Justin Ward – 14/Destinee Coles – 19/Erick Shepard – 20/Merle Gordon – 20/John Bartelotte – 23/Marie Adler – 24/Jackie Leonard – 25/Dennis Russell – 29/Lauren Kliest – 30/Dawn Coles

ANNIVERSARIES – JAN – 12/Wayne & Shirley Barbarick - 13/Bobby & Summer Thomas - 14/Paul & Jean Maynard

16/Kevin & Jessica Hoff - 26/Lori Arlt

In Our Prayers…

Tricia Gardner – Possible hip replacement

Andy Sanchez –In a coma

(Irma Hernandez’ niece)

Monique Hernandez – Cancer

(Irma Hernandez’ granddaughter)

Hernandez family – Difficult times

Wayne Barbarick’s sister, Claire – Cancer

From Bobbie Surra – Hannah Noragong, a 7-year-old girl in Derek’s class- lost her father Peter Norgong in December. He was a single parent and was a good Christian father - so many decisions will be made regarding her Hannah. Pray for Hannah and the decisions that are made.

IN IRAQ: Rodger Martin

CONTINUE TO REMEMBER

Craig Morgan - Howard Dunn - Irma Hernandez -– Gordon Herrmann - - Mike & Sharon Zdrojewski - Jean & Paul Maynard–-Dale Morris –- Waneen Wolff - Carol Strutz - Rex Gardner - Linda Ross – Mattie Hamburger Jim Vallier (Carl’s father) –Ken Dickey(Wayne’s nephew) Linda Hampton (Walt Wittman’s daughter) - Norman Light’s sister, Jane (cancer) –Austin (Neighbor of the Dunns)

FOR THE RECORD – LAST WEEK

ATTTENDANCE:

Sunday AM - 102 Class- 59 PM.-64 Wed-.64

FINANCE Budget……..$ 2,785.46

Contribution 3,061.65

YTD Budget. 147,629.38

YTD Contribution 152,380.69

Over/Under (+/-) +4,751.31 N/A

Please make checks payable to Church Of Christ

WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL MENU

(Serving time 6:00 – 6:40 PM)

Tacoes/Rice/Beans/Dessert/Beverage

In order for your notice to be in the bulletin please have your information in the secretary’s slot (in the copy room) no later than Wednesday evening(8 PM) or e-mailed to gardcart @aol.com no later than Thursday Evening.

Contacts:

Church Building......................... 937-3845

Elder.............. Dennis Everson.. 937-3815

Elder.............. Bob Pratt............ 937-5143

Elder.............. Jim Roberts......... 937-1660

Deacon........... Howard Dunn.... 937-3310

Deacon........... Steve Kliest......... 733-0512

Deacon........... Carl Vallier......... 937-0091

Minister ………Dennis Russell.. 937-3712

Secretary........ Joyce Gardner..... 928-2307

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