1. family and parenting
2. children

FOLLOWING CHRIST
Discipling / Equipping / Serving
TO THE
GLORY
OF
GOD!
Family News
Welcome Antenor & Phyllis!
Prayer Requests
Announcements
Antenor and Phyllis Goncalves, longtime
mission partners of the Granbury Church of
Christ, touch hundreds of lives as they minister to people, not only in their local church
of over 300 in the city of Itu, but across the
entire nation of Brazil. Their ministry includes producing Christian television and
radio programs which are aired across Brazil
and throughout the world online, speaking at
retreats and workshops on such topics as
marriage, family, spiritual renewal, and leadership, and conducting annual
events such as Vacation Bible School, Camp Roots, and Family Day. God has
used the many talents of this dedicated couple to make a lasting impact for
Him throughout the world.
Members in Hospital & Rehab
Alma Gilliam – Granbury Villa,
Bobbie Van Liew - HealthSouth Rehab
VBS is
coming
soon, June 8
-12. You
may sign up
in your Sunday morning classrooms or at the VBS Information table
in the Gym. Volunteers are also needed. It takes lots of volunteers to make
VBS fun for all involved. Volunteers
can sign up in classrooms or the Information table as well.
This past week Antenor and Phyllis spoke at the Pepperdine Bible Lectures
in California and have stopped by here to worship with us before traveling
back to Brazil. Antenor will be speaking in both assemblies this morning regarding our identity and mission as a church. Be sure to give Antenor and
Phyllis a warm GCOC welcome!
Jan Knox
Members
Don Drake, Helen Lockett, Caroline Monday, Mary Beth Moore, Michael O’Dell, Harold Renninger, Jane
Thompson, Bonnie Vance, Don Wiggins
Relatives/Friends
Eric Austin, Charmaine Boone,
Jared Dear, Hanna Darden, Cindy
Horn, Lillian Jeffries, Tom McClelen,
Gil and Becky Sanchez, James Stone,
Lou Seckler, Ronnie Vance
Sympathy
A Memorial Service for Clar a
Sandel was Saturday.
To the family of George Milligan,
former member of the congregation. His memorial service was
Wednesday.
Thank You
Elder Resignation
The following announcement was made by the Elders in the morning
assemblies last week:
It is with sad but understanding hearts that the Elders announce that David Wims has resigned as an elder. David has
served in the role of elder since 2003, and we will miss his wise
counsel in the eldership.
As a result of our reduced number, the Elders are undertaking a process to identify additional qualified men to help lead
this congregation. We will share more about that in the weeks to
come.
Mike Blevins
For the Elders
A very big “thanks” to ever yone
for the cards, calls, visits, and especially the prayers. Everything is coming
along well, at least when I don’t push
too hard. Another couple of months
should do it for recovery. In Him, Michael O’Dell
Bridal Shower
Honoring Caitlyn McCoy on Sunday, May 17, from 2:00pm-3:30pm at
the Donahoos’ home, 4479 Acton Hwy.
T.J. & Caitlyn are registered at Bed,
Bath & Beyond, Pottery Barn & The
Panhandle.
Wednesday Night Diner – May
13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm. The White Plate
Special includes Smothered Steak,
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, California
Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Dessert and
Drink for $5. Kid-friendly menu of
Chicken Tenders or Individual Pizza
(Cheese or Pepperoni) or Salad is also
available for $1 each.
Kids’ Armor of Hope is r equesting monetary donations to help purchase materials for fleece blankets for
the RFKC campers this year. See Pinkie Jeffries to donate or for questions.
Come explore the world of Christian Education! Cor ner stone Chr istian Academy is hosting an open house
and Information on Enrollment for Preschool (ages 2 - 4 year olds) through
12th grade. Come and Go, Tuesday,
May 12, from 9:30am-11:30am or
5:00pm-7:00pm
Cherokee Home for Children
needs your help! They are in desperate
need for married Christian couples
from their 20s and up to serve the children at Cherokee as direct-care staff
(houseparents). They offer a very comfortable housing, insurance, and benefit
package along with a schedule that
allows for up to 15 full weeks off per
year. Call Executive Director, Delton
McGuire, at 325-372-7621 or find out
more about the home and get an application package on the website at
www.chc4kids.org.
Foster’s Home Workday – May
12 - Meet at the church building at
8:30am, travel to Foster’s Home and
work for the houseparents cooking, etc.
Lunch for the workers will be provided
by Foster’s Home. The van will return
around 1:30pm. If you plan to go this
month to help, please call Glenda Fry
at 817-573-3244.
Men4God
Remember! - Come this Satur day, May 16,
from 8:00am –
3:00pm for a
great day of
fellowship
working together to tidy up the grounds
of the church. All men are needed and
encouraged to participate. Please bring
mowers, fuel, trimmers, chainsaws,
reciprocating saws, pole saws, axes,
blowers, gloves, trailers and trucks to
assist in this effort.
Water and lunch (hamburgers and
hotdogs) will be provided, so for us to
have an accurate count, please RSVP
by signing up in Bible class or contacting Rodney Welch (817-964-0894),
Brian Blevins (817-573-1232) or Ronnie Roberts (817-219-2300) by Thursday. When you sign up, please indicate
what tools you will bring to assist in
this project. Thank you in advance for
your participation.
Motherly Love
New Wednesday Night
Classes - May 6 - June 3
Remembering Our Roots:
History of the Church of Christ
in Hood County
Chris Frizzell ~ Room 5
At the Crossroads:
Discerning God’s Will
Jan Knox ~ Room 7, Ladies’ Class
Looking to Eternity:
Realities of Heaven and Hell
Tom Rickey ~ Room 30
Mothers of infants through kindergarteners - J oin us
for our first session of
Motherly Love on Thursday, June 4, from 6:00 8:30pm, at the home of
Marsha Gilbert, 1540 Boyd Rd. If you
plan to attend, please RSVP to Ginger
McCall or Heather Blevins by Sunday,
May 31.
Attendance Report
In the Spotlight
Sunday, May 3
May 10, 2015
Encouraging Our Young Mothers
On this special day dedicated to mothers across our
nation, the following letter, written by Christian author
Casandra Martin on her blog, The Jesus Resolution, is
shared here with thanksgiving for our young mothers at
GCOC and the prayer that they will never give up planting
and nurturing seeds of faith in the fertile, impressionable
hearts of their most treasured gifts from God.
Dear young mother,
I watched you today in worship. You spent the hour doling out
cheerios, retrieving toys, quieting babies, and dealing with a tantrum.
You looked around a little embarrassed, hoping, but not believing, that
no one noticed the mess surrounding your pew. You shook your head,
whispering that maybe it just isn’t worth it right now. Maybe when they
are older or you have it more together, you can make it all work.
Please look in my eyes and hear this truth. I watched you in worship today and praised God for you. I thanked God for your commitment to bring your children into God’s presence and introduce them to
worship. You inspired me, challenged me, stretched me, and humbled
me with your deep love and searching heart. You reminded me of Jesus’ love for children and His command that my faith needs to find its
mirror in the face of your little ones.
Happy
Mother’s
Monday: 5/11 - Have humility toward one another.
1 Peter 5:5
Tuesday: 5/12 - Submit to one another .
Ephesians 5:21
Wednesday: 5/13 - Instr uct one another .
Romans 15:14
Thursday: 5/14 - Sharpen one another.
Proverbs 27:17
GCOC Mission Statement
Following Christ to the Glory of God
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Pursuing Unity
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Serving the Community
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Extending the Kingdom
197
10:45 am Assembly
325
Worship Assembly Total
522
Sunday pm Assembly
70
Life Groups
27
Connections Groups
nc
Sunday pm Total
97
Total Committed
$203,000.00
Total Contributed
$158,568.00
$44,432.00
Schedule of Services
Saturday: 5/16 - Be gentle & patient with one
another. Ephesians 4:2
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8:15 am Assembly
Yet to Come
Friday: 5/15 - Spur one another on.
Hebrews 10:24
Honoring the Word
394
Harvest Sunday Report
Sunday Morning Worship
8:15am &
10:45am
Sunday Morning Bible Class
9:30am
Sunday Evening Worship
6:00pm
Sunday Spanish-speaking Bible
Class
4:00pm
Sunday Spanish-speaking
5:00pm
Worship
Following Christ to the Glory of God
Worship Leader – John Duty
GOD GATHERS HIS PEOPLE…
#744 God’s Family
Body Life - Call to Worship - Tribute to Mothers
John Knox
GOD’S PEOPLE CELEBRATE FAMILIES AND NEW LIFE...
I’m Happy Today
Kids’ Time
Kevin Brown
#1014 Jesus Loves Me
Wednesday Evening
6:30pm
Elders
Mike Blevins
Ronnie Roberts
David Casey
Ike Sawyer
Joe Daugherty
Bob Spies
Mike Gilbert
Ira Wright
Billy Martin
GRANBURY
PROCLAIMER
(USPS 046-190) Periodicals
My Jesus Resolution today is to cheer on a young mom. Little ones
grow up so fast, and it doesn’t take long to forget the courage and commitment it requires to get small children to church. I want to slow
down, hug a young mom, and whisper to her heart that God sees,
knows, and is blessing her efforts. I want to be able to listen to a baby’s
fussing and hear faith growing. I want you to know, young mom, that
you are doing great. The seeds you are planting today will someday
bloom into something that will take your breath away as you watch
them grow up to look like Jesus.
Sunday: 5/10 - Honor one another .
Romans 12:10
Granbury Proclaimer
Volume 36 Issue 19
Editors: Rita Powell & Jan Knox
Granbury Church of Christ
1905 W. Pearl St.
Granbury, Tx 76048-0396
Office: (817)573-2613
Fax: (817)573-2966
E-mail:janknox@gr anbur ycoc.net or
[email protected]
I know these days are hard. You spend more time walking in and
out than sitting and listening. Worship days mess up their schedule,
interfere with bedtimes, and make for cranky Mondays. Please believe
me when I tell you that what you are doing is so worth the investment.
You may not see it in the midst of disrupted naps and lost shoes, but
every time you faithfully make worship a priority, you are writing His
glory into the story of your children’s lives. You are giving them a
foundation that will not be easily broken, a framework that will help
them build a faith that will stand for a lifetime.
2015: Living Our Mission
Sunday Bible Class
Introduction of the Families
Parents’ Commitment
Congregational Commitment
ELDERS’ PRAYER FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS…
Ira Wright
GOD’S PEOPLE OFFER PRAISE...
Ministry Staff
#432 How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts?
Kevin Brown
Children’s/Family Minister
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD…
Harold Durham
Minister of
Community Services
John Duty
Worship and Body Life Minister
Michael Grayson
Youth Minister
Mark Hackney
Administrative Minister
John Knox
Preaching Minister
Introduction of the Speaker
John Knox
Sermon: Our Identity and Our Mission
Antenor Goncalves
GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND…
Mighty to Save
GOD INVITES US TO HIS TABLE…
How Deep the Father’s Love
The Lord’s Supper Prayers
8:15 Ronnie Clark/10:45 Frank Odom
GOD’S PEOPLE BRING OFFERINGS…
Contribution Prayer
8:15 Ronnie Clark/10:45 Frank Odom
#711 Blest Be the Tie That Binds
GOD SENDS US TO LOVE AND SERVE…
Benediction Prayer
Day!
8:15 Winston Nickel/10:45 Oliver Bodden
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