1. family and parenting
2. children

FOLLOWING CHRIST
Discipling / Equipping / Serving
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Prayer Requests
Announcements
April was Child Abuse Prevention Month, and now
May honors those who care for the victims of child
abuse by serving in the foster care system. The poem
below, written by a foster parent, reflects the loving
mindset of these special servants.
Members in Hospital & Rehab
Alma Gilliam – Granbury Villa,
Bobbie Van Liew – Harbor Lakes Rehab
Employment Opportunity – Cornerstone
Christian Academy has
plans to add a preschool
this fall and is accepting
applications for the position of Preschool Director. The Director will be responsible for the success
of the preschool, transitional kindergarten, and extended care programs and
for ensuring a caring and safe learning
environment. Responsibilities include
administration, supervision of personnel, curriculum and instruction, financial management, and marketing and
development. Requirements include
Early Childhood Education Certification or Texas Teaching Certificate and
four years’ experience in a preschool or
child care setting with management
experience. For more information or to
apply for the position, contact Jodi
Barnes or Marci Martinez at 817-5736485.
VBS is coming soon, J une 8-12
from 6:00pm-8:00pm. 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 your classrooms or the Information table as well.
Last Wednesday Night Diner until the Fall – May 27, 5:00pm –
6:00pm. The White Plate Special includes Roast, Potatoes, Carrots and
Gravy, 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.
Healthy Kids’ Lunches, J une 3August 7 - This marks our 9th year to
participate! Two volunteers are needed
Although I’m not their mother,
I care for them each day.
I cuddle, sing, and read to them
And watch them as they play.
Members
Billy Jack Jones, Helen Lockett,
Caroline Monday, Mary Beth Moore,
Harold Parker, Michael O’Dell, Harold
Renninger, Jane Thompson, Bonnie
Vance, Terry White, 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
I see each new accomplishment,
I help them grow and learn.
I understand their language,
I listen with concern.
Congratulations
They come to me for comfort,
And I kiss away their tears.
They proudly show their work to me,
I give the loudest cheers!
To Biff Hatton at the bir th of his
granddaughter, Macie Kay Hatton. She
weighed 8 lbs.
No, I’m not their mother,
But my role is just as strong.
I nurture them and keep them safe,
Though maybe not for long.
To the Granbury Church of
Christ. Not only ar e we thankful for
your support during Raymond’s initial
diagnosis and surgery, but we are more
than a little impressed by your day to
day ministry. Each day brings evidence
of your love, calls and prayers; these
prayers must be effective because every
time we begin to feel overwhelmed,
God sends relief. We are also grateful
for the elders’ prayers, immediately
before the surgery, and afterwards. We
have a way to go yet, so please keep
praying for us, and know that we are
praying for you, too. Thank you again we are looking forward to joining you
soon in your wonderful ministry. s/
Terry and Raymond Brooks
I know someday the time will come,
When we will have to part.
But I know each child I cared for,
Is forever in my heart!
Author Unknown
Take time today to express your appreciation to the foster parents you
know and say a prayer for them and the children in their care. Let them know
they are W rapped in Love at the Granbury Church of Christ.
Editor’s Note: This tr ibute to foster par ents br ought to mind the children’s homes supported by GCOC that also care for these vulnerable children.
One of those homes, Casa de la Esperanza (House of Hope) in Mexico, is featured In the Spotlight on the next page.
GOD!
Family News
Tribute to Foster Families
Forever in My Heart
OF
Thank You
each day (pick up lunches at Granbury
Middle School by 11:45am and return
containers back to the school at
1:00pm). We need your help! Sign-up
sheets will be in all adult Bible classes
for the next two weeks. Contact Betsy
Dennis at 469-774-5424 or Jonna Eccles 817-573-0316 or 817-736-6513 for
questions. Detailed information will
follow after a schedule is made.
Please help - the Christian Service
Center is in need of clothing in all sizes. Please bring them to the CSC at
your earliest convenience.
Carter BloodCare will be r eceiving donors on June 14
from 8:45am-12:00pm
in the Fellowship Center. Those who give
blood this month, can get a buy-oneget-one game voucher and a pair of
sunglasses.
The church office will be closed
on Monday, May 25, due to Memorial
Day.
Piecemakers Quilting Bee – Tuesday, May 26, from 4:00pm-8:00pm, at
the Christian Service Center. Bring
your own supper. Experience is not
necessary. Time is spent working together piecing quilts to be donated. If
you have questions, contact Betty
Curbo, Becky Roberts or Jamie Skelton.
Motherly Love
Mothers of infants through kindergarteners - J oin us for our fir st
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.
Family/Children’s Ministry
End of School Swim Party for all
kids entering kindergarten through fifth
grade on Monday, June 1, at the home
of Susan Blevins (601 E Woodcreek
Ct). The party will start at 12:45pm,
and hotdogs will be provided for lunch.
Please pick up your child at 4:00pm.
Siblings are more than welcome to
come; however, we ask that parents
stay with them. If you have any questions, please contact Jami Hamrick.
GCOC Youth
Teen Family Night will be Sunday, May 31, from 3:00pm-8:00pm at
the home of Ron and Amy Clarkson.
All teen families are invited to enjoy
games, swimming, dinner, and worship. Dinner will be at 6:00pm. Please
RSVP either through Facebook at
Granbury COC Youth or by email. The
Clarkson’s address is 2201 W. Emerald
Bend.
6th grade promotion is Sunday,
June 7. This will be during Bible class
on Sunday. All upcoming 6th graders
and parents are welcome to come!
Catacombs is Sunday, June 7 at
Legacy church of Christ from 5:00pm7:00pm. Catacombs is a time of worship with fellow churches in the DFW
area. We leave the church building at
3:30pm; bring $5 for pizza.
Welcome Back Calvin! our intern for this summer.
We are excited to have
you here and can’t
wait for the summer to
start! Calvin is a third
year Master’s student
at Oklahoma Christian.
He is the son of Jason and Jennifer
Lyman.
Attendance Report
In the Spotlight
Sunday, May 17
May 24, 2015
Expanding the Future at Casa
Transition. It’s one of those realities that can be positive or negative, depending
on our perspective. Sometimes we seek and embrace it, and other times we dread and
resist it. In either case, it can be a stressful experience.
Casa de la Esperanza (House of Hope), a Christian children’s home in Anahuac,
Mexico that is supported by our congregation, is currently going through a time of
major transition in several ways. Here are some of the changes on the horizon for this
ministry.
Christian Academy – With poor conditions in the public schools of Anahuac
both in facilities and academics, the dream of providing a Christian education to the
children of Casa on their campus is becoming a reality. Construction of classrooms
and fulfillment of licensing requirements are underway, with a goal of beginning preschool – 6th grade classes this fall.
Community Service and Worship Center – Construction has also begun on a
new multi-purpose facility which will house a variety of activities, including Sunday
worship and Bible study; community classes on subjects such as health, family, youth
development, and ESL; and a central place to provide assistance to the poor and to
individuals and families in crisis.
Staff Promotions and Additions – Jeny, a current Casa employee, has been promoted to Supervisor of Child Care. Others, including the Pinzon family and Enrique,
a former Casa resident and graduate of Harding University, have been hired to serve
in supervisory roles at the new facilities mentioned above.
Executive Leadership Search – For several reasons, including the serious, ongoing health issues that Casa Director Gil Sanchez and his wife, Becky, are experiencing, a search has been launched for someone to serve in an executive role at Casa and
eventually assume the duties of director.
The Lord has used the ministry at Casa to touch many lives in the name of Christ.
Please be praying for the children and staff of Casa as they navigate through this time
of transition and expand the future of this ministry.
Sunday: 5/24 - For give one another .
Colossians 3:13
Monday: 5/25 - Show mercy and compassion to one
another. Zechariah 7:9
Tuesday: 5/26 - Encour age one another .
Hebrews 3:13
Wednesday: 5/27 - Build up one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
390
8:15 am Assembly
205
10:45 am Assembly
341
Worship Assembly Total
546
Sunday pm Assembly
77
Life Groups
34
Sunday pm Total
111
Harvest Sunday Report
Total Committed:
$203.000.00
Total Contributed:
$159,408.00
Yet to Come:
Worship Leader – John Duty
Schedule of Services
Friday: 5/29 - Ser ve one another . Galatians 5:13
Saturday: 5/30 - Help one another . Isaiah 41:6
GCOC Mission Statement
Following Christ to the Glory of God
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Honoring the Word
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Pursuing Unity
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Serving the Community
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Extending the Kingdom
Following Christ to the Glory of God
$43,592.00
Thursday: 5/28 - Pray for one another. James 5:16
GOD GATHERS HIS PEOPLE…
Sunday Morning Worship
8:15am &
10:45am
Sunday Morning Bible Class
9:30am
Sunday Evening Worship
6:00pm
Tyler Wiggains
Sunday Spanish-speaking Bible
Class
4:00pm
I’m Happy Today
Sunday Spanish-speaking
5:00pm
10,000 Reasons
Body Life - Call to Worship - Prayer
Kids’ Time
Worship
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
Volume 36 Issue 21
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]
Jan Knox
2015: Living Our Mission
Sunday Bible Class
Ministry Staff
Kevin Brown
Children’s/Family Minister
David Asbill
#1014 Jesus Loves Me
GOD’S PEOPLE OFFER PRAISE…
Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Ephesians 4:29-32
#719 Love One Another
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD...
Sermon: Forgive One Another
John Knox
GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND…
Harold Durham
Minister of
Community Services
#770 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
John Duty
Worship and Body Life Minister
GOD INVITES US TO HIS TABLE…
Michael Grayson
Youth Minister
#420 Cleanse Me
The Lord’s Supper Prayers
GRANBURY
PROCLAIMER
(USPS 046-190) Periodicals
Mark Hackney
Administrative Minister
8:15 Pat Guy/10:45 David Andrews
John Knox
Preaching Minister
GOD’S PEOPLE BRING OFFERINGS…
Contribution Prayer
8:15 Pat Guy/10:45 David Andrews
How Can I Keep From Singing?
GOD SENDS US TO LOVE AND SERVE…
1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
Benediction Prayer
8:15 Stan McBroom/10:45 David C. Anderson
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