A weekly thought from our senior minister, Jason Locke Minister’s Message ife doesn’t always work out the way you plan or hope. As a matter of fact, it rarely does. Thankfully, however, the measure of one’s life isn’t taken from how well one’s plans work out. Rather, we are judged by how well we adapt to what life gives us. Are we faithful? Do we find ways to be thankful? Are we able to make something good out of what we’ve been given? I think of Betty & Richard Haggard. They have been such a key part of our church since the mid60s. They certainly didn’t ask for the scenario that has played out in their lives in recent months. But through it all, they’ve found ways to laugh, to enjoy their family, and to remain true to God. I’m thankful for their examples of faithful obedience in spite of very difficult circumstances. I’m looking forward to Easter Sunday. As we’ve done the past several years, we’ll have refreshments prior to worship. Come early to share coffee and visit with others. We’ll dismiss the kids toward the end of our assembly for a short, fun activity. Be on the lookout for people to invite. And when you’re here next Sunday, be sure to welcome visitors with the loving embrace of Jesus. It’s hard to believe that the Sunday Spring Classic is just a month away. We’ll have a special guest speaker that day, Mark Manassee from the Culver Palms Church of Christ in Culver City. Can’t wait! L People, Times & Places MINISTERS & STAFF WEEKLY ASSEMBLY Dr. Jason Locke 9:00-10:20 AM Preaching Minister, 260-0825 [email protected] Sandra Henderson Worship Minister, 960-2584 [email protected] Aaron Scott Youth Minister, (209) 543-4255 [email protected] Beth Haworth Office Administrator [email protected] Lori Lewis Bookkeeper [email protected] ELDERS Aaron Watson (chair) 779-1468 … [email protected] Dale Drury Welcome! If you’re visiting College Church of Christ 1284 E. Bullard Ave. Fresno, CA 93710 Phone: 559-439-6530 Fax: 559-439-7655 E-mail: [email protected] Website: collegecofc.com with us today, please give us your name & basic information on the card below. Tear it off and place it in the offering basket later in the service. We invite you to experience God’s grace among us and to think about joining this fellowship of believers. 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SUNDAY CLASSES Adults (10:40-11:30) College Age Watson Drury Rodriguez Smith Wint Sue Ocheltree Rm 703 Rm 206 Rm 305 Rm 411 Rm 405 Rm 406 Fellowship Hall Rm 700 Youth Group (10:30-11:30) Junior High Rm 702 High School Rm 600 (all teens start together in Rm 600) Kids’ Classes (10:20-11:30) Nursery Rm 303 Pre-School—Grade 6 500 Wing (aka Uptown) WEDNESDAY CLASSES Gospel of Mark Rm 405 Prayer Group Rm 411 Teens Rm 600 Kids Fellowship Hall Coming in April Social Media Class (Learn how to use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and related technology) With Jerry & Denise Dildine Parenting Class (Understanding & Shaping Behavior for Children) Led by Wayne Massie, who earned his MA in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing. Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I’m back home in the house of God for the rest of my life. (Psalm 23:5-6) Today’s Order of Worship I Want Jesus to Walk with Me Loved by You Call to Worship In Heavenly Love Abiding Jesus, Hold My Hand Great Is Thy Faithfulness Loved by You Communion ~ Randy Southall Blessed Jesus Our God, He Is Alive Message ~ Jason Locke “I Will Not Want” After the sermon, Time of Response we will have a Psalm 23 “Time of Response.” Offering ~ Robert Chisley Various folks will be available to talk Blessing ~ Aaron Scott or pray. The Lord Bless You and Keep You Others will be available to assist. Preschool children should leave for class right after You can respond by the offering. Children K-6 can head toward their Sunmoving to one of day school classes during the final song. We invite all adults to enjoy coffee in the foyer following worship. the aisles. Comments: __________________________________________ Visitor’s Card March 29, 2015 Weekly Calendar TUESDAY Ladies Bible Class Meets in room 405 at 9:45 a.m. for class this Tuesday WEDNESDAY Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study Meets from 7-8 a.m. at Denny’s on Shaw/First Dinner @ 5:30 p.m. Menu: Tostadas & Ice Cream Sundaes Class @ 6:30 p.m. See the back page of the bulletin for our current class schedule. SUNDAY Sermon Discussion Group @ 6:00 p.m. in room 305 (Fireside Room) Our thanks to the Wint group and the Up-town families for setting up the coffee and donuts for the month of March. For the Record Attendance Worship (3/22) Class 282 200 Contribution Report Last Week (3/22)$ 8,070.42 Weekly Average $ 10,355.56 Weekly Budget $ 11,835.00 Totals for 2015 (thru Feb.) Donations $ 80,468.30 Expenses $ 85,254.55 Deficit $ 4,786.25 Adult Class News Sue: It’s been great to have John Jacobo back with us and feeling better. We had a larger than usual group helping out last Saturday at homeless ministry. Cornelia Baptist brought new helpers. Harry Cline from Northside Christian offered to pass out car show flyers at the Bakersfield car show. Sunday night sermon study will not meet Easter Sunday, 4/5 and Sunday 4/12. Blessings to all those from our group who have served in uptown, preschool, and nursery. Thank you for your commitment. Kevin Leahy will complete our study on the Bible character Nehemiah. Today we enjoyed a great study about a character that we knew little about. Thank you, Kevin. “Have we prayed as much about a problem as we have talked about it?” Ocheltree: Breakfast potluck in class today! Join us. Happy birthday to Stephanie Norby, 4/1 Member Prayer List: Richard Haggard: at Hinds Hospice Jack Lloyd: in rehab David Morris: back slightly improving Juana Ramirez: at Oakwood Gardens Ongoing: Terry Tuell, Robert Wall, John Jacobo, Tony DellaMaggiore, Joy Black, Florence Bedoian, Donna Jenkins, Haggards, Wints, Gearys, Rochas, Gloria Chisley, Alice Farris, Al Ramirez & Richard Campos Other Prayer Requests: Mike Wurst, Alberta Watkins, Bobby Jolliff & Cheryl Foster: cancer We give our condolences to Denise Wooten at the death of her mother, Naomi Swem. Services are tomorrow at Caruthers Church of Christ. “I would like to thank my College Church family for the support of their prayers through Ray’s long illness. I really appreciate them and felt the love and concern others had for him.” Donna Jenkins Ministry Leaders & Areas of Service Upcoming Church Activities & Events Easter Sunday ~ Next Week Youth Group News Enjoy special refreshments before worship. There are no classes that day, but we’ll have a fun activity for kids. Family Bowling Tonight The youth group and their families are invited to the Fresno State bowling alley tonight from 6-8 p.m. It’s $8 per person. There is no dinner provided but the snack bar will be open. Church Camp @ YBC July 19-25 We’re getting ready for this year’s edition of the Tulare/College Church Camp at Yosemite Bible Camp. Registration & payments will all be on our new on-line registration site starting April 1. Registration Dates Church Members: April 1-30 Non-Members: May 1-31 Late Registration: June 1-30 (Add $30 to total cost) Cost Break-Down: Campers going into 4th & up to going into grade 8: $165 Campers going into 9th coming out of grade 12: $185 Staff: $75 & pre-campers: $50 Preschool Our preschool ministry needs a skilled volunteer to read a short story and sing a few songs each Sunday from 10:45-11:00 a.m. This will be a three-month commitment. Please contact Maria Hinojosa (974-8681) to inquire about it. 3/29-4/4 Haiti Mission Trip 4/5 Easter Sunday (no class) 4/11 YBC Golf Tournament 5/3 Car Show 5/5-8 Pepperdine Lectures 7/19-25 Church Camp @ YBC Opportunity Camp Forms There is a mandatory training day on April 18 for those interested in attending this June. Get opportunity camp forms at opportunitycamp.org and return to Aaron as soon as possible. Bookkeeper Transition After 16 months of excellent service as our paid bookkeeper, Lori Lewis is stepping aside. She will be taking on more hours as a caretaker for John Jacobo and could no longer continue in this role on our staff. Lori and her family will continue to be a vital part of our church family. Effective April 1, our finance ministry and the elders have decided to contract our bookkeeping work with Finch, Ocheltree, Rowland & Shoopman, CPAs. This is Steve Ocheltree’s firm. Tammy Howerton from that firm will become our bookkeeper. We’ll publish her contact information in the coming days. Member Addition Audio Baptistry Bridal & Baby Showers Building & Grounds Car Show College Ministry Communion Preparation Elementary Ministry (Uptown) Lex Henderson Marilyn Green Charlie Hyatt Randy Southall Gene Sue Sandra Henderson Rick & Rosana Cummings Dirk & Amber Elliott, Robert & Robyn Gonzales, Ruth Hutchison External Mercy Brook Gale Family Care (Internal Mercy) Don Pierce Finance Ministry Fausto Hinojosa Funeral Meals Pat McKinzie Greeters Dale Harper Homeless Ministry Gene Sue Hospitality Sean Gresham Missions Ministry Gary Pendleton Nursery Ministry Louise Stuckert Office & Administration Marilyn Green Overcomers Outreach Roger Howell Pantry Merilyn Boren Preschool Ministry Maria Hinojosa Renew Jason Locke Security Tony DellaMaggiore Summer Church Camp Robert & Robyn Gonzales, Tannon & Theresa Pafford Threads of Love Gay Morris Trunk or Treat Aaron Scott Ushers Larry Cowger Van Aaron Scott Veteran's Breakfast Mike Eckrich Visual Arts Jon Frame Website Robin Button Wednesday Night Dinners Brian MacDougall Women's Ministry Grace Pendleton Worship & Music Sandra Henderson Youth Ministry Aaron Scott Deacons: Rick Cummings, Mike Eckrich, Jon Frame, Brook Gale, Roman Gonzalez, Kyle Mason, Jeff Swain, and Carl Wooten Prayer Request Card: Date: 3/29/2015 Updates (Address, Phone, E-Mail): Vicki Santos 24893 Auberry Rd. 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