Service Times
Sunday:
Bible Study: 9:00 AM
Worship Service: 10:00 AM
Evening Service: 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
Bible Study 7:00 PM
801 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578 www.nicevillechurchofchrist.org (850) 678-2911
February 22nd, 2015
A Place to Belong……………..A Place to Become…………..A Place to Call Home…….
NEWS & NOTES
SUMMER SERIES TOPICS - What is your favorite scripture? Perhaps John 3:16, Psalms 23, or do you
have a more obscure passage? I had an idea for doing the summer series this year around a series of favorite Bible verses of our members. I am taking your nominations or votes. Simply write your favorite scripture on your attendance card and I’ll count them up and see if we can come up with some great topics for
the summer. I think this will be fun and interesting.
NEW SISTER - Sunday was a great day. We missed a bunch of our family who was up at Camp Deadwood but we were glad to have new members and visitors present. It was great to see Elsie Ezell put on
Christ in Baptism Sunday night.
SAYING GOODBYE – It was sad but it was also sweet saying goodbye to two dear and precious friends
this week. You couldn’t help but love Bob Ezell and Judy Jefferys. They were certainly fun people to be
around and an inspiration in many ways. We will miss them.
YOUTH TRAVELS - Today you may note that some of our youth is gone to YES weekend. These events
aren’t just excuses to get out of town. They are vital ways to grow our youth. The youth get to bond as a
group and with adults. They spend the majority of the time in worship and Bible classes. They also have a
blast. But the goal is their spiritual growth. I am so happy to see our youth growing in number and in
spirit.
I am so happy to see the growth of this church as people are growing in service. Every week you see new
people stepping up to do new things: cooking, visiting, teaching, and helping others. While I am proud to
see them growing I challenge you to find new ways you can serve. Look around for opportunities. Volunteer to help in a ministry. See a deacon or an Elder for ideas of what you can do. Don’t wait to be asked.
Decide to make a difference.
Oh and my favorite verse. It’s a hard choice so let me leave you with a few of mine and I look forward to
hearing yours.
1. My Daily Mantra. Ps 125:1 “This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it.
2. My Prescription for Worry. Ph il 4:6,7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
3. My Confidence. Rom ans 8:31,32 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us,
who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he
not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”
Joe Palmer
WORSHIP CAFE
ITEM NEEDED
Curtains are needed for the 2-5 year old classroom. The sun comes in very bright on Sunday mornings. If you could be of help please see Sarah Tate.
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HELPING HANDS
The next Helping Hands lunch will
be Tuesday, March 10th at 12 PM. All are
encouraged to attend.
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24 Things to Always Remember. . .
and One Thing to Never Forget
your presence is a present to the world.
You’re unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You’ll make it through whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don’t put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal, and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don’t take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot . . . goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life’s treasures are people . . . together.
Realize that it’s never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have heath and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don’t ever forget . . .
For even a day . . .
How very special you are.
Come and have supper Wednesday
night with us! Come join us and make
it a time for great fellowshipping before Bible Class
begins. Please sign up if you are eating.
Meal for February 25th– Shepherd’s Pie
MEAL PREPARATION
March 4th– Leanna Palmer– Red Beans &
Rice
March 11th– Tammy McCown– Taco Salad
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SCHEDULE TO PICK UP
MRS. MOORE
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
1st……...Dewayne McCormick
15th……..Stacey Clements
29th…….Jim & Donna Gummere
More volunteer drivers are needed to assist in
picking up Juanita Moore for worship service. Currently there are only 5 families willing to help in this
endeavor. The Moore’s home is easy to find. If you
would like to be added to the pick-up rotation
or can help in any way, please contact Stacey
Clements at 585-9087.
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SHOWER
There will be a wedding shower honoring the wedding of Kevin & Jennie Geyer
on Sunday, March 15th after evening
worship. Their registries are at Target &
Bed, Bath & Beyond. Please see Keri Butler if you
would like to help.
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AREA-WIDE SING/
FELLOWSHIP
The next area wide sing/fellowship
will be Sunday, March 29th at the Destin
Church of Christ starting at 5 PM.
IN OUR PRAYERS
BIRTHDAYS & ANN. THIS WEEK
22nd– Adreanna Moore
24th– Claudia Schexnayder, Debbie Briganti
25th– Suzzie Akins
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LADS 2 LEADERS BIBLE
BOWL/HELP NEEDED
The Bible Bowl Lads to Leaders participants have not had their Friday night
study the last 2 Friday nights due to 2 other wonderful
events; Camp Deadwood and the YES youth event. They
will resume their cram/study this Friday the 27th at 6
PM here at the building. The study times have been very
beneficial and we have had some interesting hosts and
hostesses. The menu this Friday is pizza, salad, and Angie Seabrook’s famous cookies! Please see Leanna if you
are interested in bringing salad or donating for the pizza cost. Thank you to David Dunn for filling in last time
on such short notice. Thank you church for the food
provided.
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AREA WIDE LADIES RETREAT
The Timberlane Church of Christ cordially invites
the ladies (high school age and older) of our church to
their Area– Wide Ladies Retreat March 6th-8th. The
retreat will be held at their church building. Please see
the info in the foyer if you are interested in attending.
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BAPTISM
Please continue to remember all of
our military, especially, Bryan Carrender
at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Tim Carrender at Fort
Hood, Andrew Atchley at Ellsworth, South Dakota,
Jason Hunt at Qu antico MCB , Vir ginia,
Daniel Morphew in Anch or age, Alaska,
Curtis Thomas at Dover AFB , Delaw ar e, &
Ryan Ehrhard in Afgh anistan
If there is anyone who needs the addresses of these
individuals let me know.
- Keri
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PRAYER REQUESTS
“And pray in the Spirit on all
occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be
alert and always keep on praying for all
the saints.” Ephesians 6:18
Sue Marley– Bob Wheeler’s mother– throat cancer
Dave Steiver– Bob Wheeler’s sister’s husband–
tongue cancer
Ashley Lasiter’s father– heart problems
Lloyd & Carol Hudgens– passing of Lloyd’s
brother
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LADIES BUNKO
The next ladies bunko night will be
Monday, February 23rd at 6 PM in the
fellowship hall. All the ladies are encouraged to attend
Elsie Ezell was baptized into Christ last Sunday.
She is the wife of Roger Ezell. Let’s encourage her as
well as Roger on her new walk with Christ.
Roger & Elsie Ezell
273 Okaloosa Ave.
Valparaiso, Fl. 32580
“You, Lord, give true peace to those who depend on you, because they trust you. So, trust
the Lord always, because he is our Rock forever.”
Isaiah 26: 3-4
“Give, and you will receive. You will
be given much. Pressed down, shaken together, and running over, it
will spill into your lap. The way you
give to others is the way God will
give to you.”
Luke 6:38
An honor to serve…
ELDERS
Mark Conner………………………….897-2403
Doug McCown………………………..598-3822
Ken Stanley…………………………….678-1494
Bill Tipton……………………………...897-1894
The Elders meet as a group every Wednesday evening after worship time. If you wish to meet
with the group please schedule a visit with Keri.
The group can also meet with you at other times by
working with Keri to coordinate a mutually convenient time. Individual elders are available according to each Elder’s personal schedule.
REMINDERSSERVICE
FOR THOSE
WHO SERVE
REMINDERS
Preside
TableTable
PresideOver
overLord’s
the Lord’s
Feb.
22nd
Aug. 26th:
Jim Gummere
AM Service……………………… Ken Stanley
Aug.
Doug McCown
PM19th:
Service………………………Freddy
Stokes
Mar.
1st
Lead Prayer - SundayJones
AM Service………………………Tom
PM Service………………………Doug McCown
Aug. 26th: 10 AM:
Open: Tom J ones
Close: Randy Ever son
Aug. 26th:
5 PM:
Open:Tom
DarJones
r yl Lamar
Jim
Coville
William HigdonClose:Kevin
BaselFears
Queen
Men to serve on the Lord’s Table
Robert L’Orange
Skip
Aug. 19th:
10Feese
AM:
DEACONS
Dennis Dwyer………………………….Treasurer
Don Brock…………………………..Benevolence
Ray Nevius……………………...Building Maint.
Ron Higdon………...Lord’s Supper/Greeters
Basel Queen……………………………..Visitation
Keith Stephens…………………….Sound Room
Larry Gibson
Open:Steve
WaltStephens
Stephens
Reggie Gardner Close:Wayne
Steve Hall
Hor ton
Aug. 19th: 5 PM:
Open: J eff Cowan
Lead Prayer-Sunday
Close: J im Gummer e
Feb. 22nd
10 AM Open: Wayne Hall
Lead Prayer - Wednesday
Close: Tom Jones
5 PM
Aug. 15th
March 1st
Aug. 22nd:
Open: Mark Conner
Close:
Reggie
Open:
Gr eg
MurGardner
ry
10 AM
Open:
DoyleL’Orange
Babe
Close:
Dennis
Close: Tim Stickel
5 PMOpen:
Open:
David
Rose
Ken
Stanley
Close:
Joe
Butler
Close: Fr eddy Stokes
Lead Prayer-Wednesday, February 25th
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Open: DougFOR
McCown
PALS SCHEDULE
AUGUST
Close: Don Brock
MINISTERS
Every member of this Congregation
Joe Palmer ~ Evangelist…………….217-7101
Reggie Gardner~ Evangelist..1-208-608-9282
Travis Heflin~ Assoc. Minister………324-7283
Keri Butler ~ Secretary……………...678-2911
Lead Bobbie
Devotion–Edwards
Wednesday,
February
Aug. 26th:
& Leanna
Palmer 25th
Helpers: Angela
Marshall / Sarah Feese
Jim Gummere
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Aug. 19th:
Teachers: Scott and Wintress Stephens
Helpers: Jill Roy / Alana Lamar
FEBRUARY– LOCK BUILDING
Sept. 9th:
Teachers: Doug
Tim and
Lindsay Harrison
McCown
Helpers: Dylan Babe / Jacquelyn Babe
MARCH– LOCK BUILDING
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WEEKLY REPORT
February 15th, 2015
Sunday Bible Class………………………...100
AM Worship…………………………….......145
Wed. Bible Study………………...……......143
Contribution…………………...….$4,397.85
Weekly Average YTD……………$6,695.56
Budget………………………….…….$6,423.96
Building Fund Total………….$320,027.69
Higdon
LOCK Ron
BUILDING
Basel Queen
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COMMUNION PREPARATION
Kay Blystone