February 25, 2007

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown.

The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?"

The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother” he said. “He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up."

Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."

Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.

It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.

(Contributed by Vince Surra)

REMINDERS……

His Hands Benevolent Foundation
A new foundation has been set up by the elders of the Church of Christ at Campbell, Ca., to collect donations for benevolence and aid in research for cures for such diseases as cancer, Parkinson's, ALS, and others. If you are interested in donating, the address is on
bulletin board.
Central Coast Christian Services
The purpose of CCCS was to purchase land for a Christian camp on the central coast. That does not seem to be possible now after years of trying. So the current board of directors is re-evaluating that vision. Some of the options are to rent a camp facility for a week or pay for our youth to attend established camps like Yosemite Bible Camp in Oakhurst or Camp Tanda at Big Bear Lake. Also, CCCS might financially support other activities for all Christians, such as
workshops or meetings here on the central coast. If you would like to go to a meeting or represent our congregation on the board, let Bob Pratt know asap.

TODAY

Following the evening worship service there will be a short congregational meeting. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

NEXT SUNDAY

Parent/Infant Recognition and Dedication Sunday will be March 4
during our regular worship time. Friends and relatives are encouraged to attend along with our regular attendees of course.

COMMUNITY

Marian Hospice Needs Volunteers
Marian Hospice's volunteer recruitment drive has begun and training is scheduled for 4 Saturdays beginning April 14. More information is on the bulletin board.

PANTRY ITEM

February - -Canned corn

Canned green beans

March – Canned Meat

(Spam or Chicken)

April - Cereal

Please check the expiration date on the food you bring for the pantry

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

March 17 – Rex/Joyce Gardner and Dale/Martha Morris will be having a yard sale with all proceeds being donated to the benevolence work of the church. The sale will be held at the home of Rex & Joyce Gardner – 1026 W Mariposa Way…so…start your spring cleaning now and save the good useable items for this good work. Watch the bulletin for more information.

WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL MENU

(Serving time 6:00 – 6:40 PM)

TEXAS SURPRISE

In Our Prayers…

Our sympathy to the Pratt family on the passing of Susan’s mother this last week.

Answered Prayer…

Michael Zdrojewski, after many medical tests, is now officially on the national Liver Transplant List.

IN IRAQ: Andy Savoy

TRAVELING – Jim & Phyllis Roberts

CONTINUE TO REMEMBER

Jim Gardner - Tricia Bartelotte - Irma Hernandez - Howard Dunn - Jean & Paul Maynard–-Dale Morris –- Waneen Wolff - Carol Strutz - Linda Ross – Mattie Hamburger –Linda Hampton (Walt Wittman’s daughter) - Norman Light’s sister, Jane (cancer) –Austin (Neighbor of the Dunns)- Monique Hernandez (Irma Hernandez’ granddaughter) Jeff (Russ Schofield’s friend) - Ken Dickey (Wayne Barbarick’s nephew) - Monty Cartwright (Joyce Gardner’s brother) – Pearl Keith

FOR THE RECORD – LAST WEEK

ATTTENDANCE:

Sunday AM-90…Class-36… PM-32 Weds-61

FINANCE

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Please make checks payable to Church Of Christ

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS - 25/Sheree Gardner 25/Vince Surra - 26/Brenda Maynard

2/Phyllis Roberts–2/ Casey ball -4/Joangel Colorado – 5/Gladys Montes-7/Angelea Forney-8/Ronna Ball-9/Cheyenne Oseguera-11/Felicia Lane-16/Waneen Wolff-16/Kim Senior-18/Craig Morris-22/Jerry McBroom-22/Lavonne McBroom-25/June Henris-27/Mike Zdrojewski-27/Nicole Kliest-29/Sharon Zdrojewski-30/Carla Hooks

ANNIVERSARIES - 4/Dale/Martha Morris-

24/Jerry & LaVonne McBroom