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News & Prayers West U Members: Ralph Arnold has been placed on hospice care at the Memory Care Unit at the Village of Meyerland. Beverly and the family welcome the extra care Ralph will receive. Pray for peace and strength for the family. Debra Norris asked for prayer as she enters the next legal phase of getting justice for her Daddy’s death in this life. Josiah Oliver for the legal issue at work. Also that I be an effective witness at my cousin’s wedding. Home Bound Members : Please pray for our home bound family: Mary Broome, Mildred Kohlmann, Karen Wiggins, Bob & Jean Allred (Please contact the office if you need contact information on any of these.) Family & Friends: Espinosa Family, a family from Westbury Christian School, lost their 4 year old daughter suddenly last week. Please keep the family in you prayers. Terry, Sherry Vaughan’s sister, found a job in Atlanta and will start in 2 weeks. Thank you for your prayers. Christy McDonald’s Father had a recent PET scan that showed several spots on his lungs. Please keep him in you prayers as we set up appointments with the oncologist. Jessica at the Weslayan Subway is worried about the health of her baby. Michele in Abilene, KS has a new job. Pray the trial period goes well. Bob, a friend of Josiah, gives praise for God bringing him through his desert travels. Prayers for recovery and for support and love. Juan, co-worker of Josiah: was involved in a five car accident 3/16/16. He is okay, and his car is only scraped. Praise God for his safety. Prayer needed as the clot does not seem to be improving. Robyn Wilmott: prayer for final exams at art school, to test out of classes to graduate by next May, and for work on the house she's moving into to progress as needed. Ragan Rogers in Vancouver, WA: that she could enjoy the view of every step she takes in the right direction, even if the path is not as straight as she imagined it. Also for wisdom to begin to work on certain character traits that she'd like to improve. Cancer Prayers: Al Taylor, Jim Taylor’s father, is recovering from throat surgery. Audrey Balch, Jim Taylor’s cousin, 14 years old, is receiving chemo treatments Services Times Sunday 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts 9:30 a.m. Bible Classes for All Ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Evening Life Groups Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Studies Daniel McGraw [email protected] Roy Rhodes [email protected] Jay Roberts [email protected] Christy McDonald [email protected] Reni Burns [email protected] Mark Rue [email protected] Janet Cockerham [email protected] Senior Minister Community Minister Youth Minister Business Manager Footsteps Director Custodian Administrative Assistant Staff Elders Jim Taylor [email protected] Hilton Merritt [email protected] Worship Children & Youth Adult Education Elderly/Home Bound Building Med Center Finance Missions Involvement Deacons John Fletcher [email protected] Brad Hinrichs [email protected] Cameron Bird [email protected] Ryan McDonald [email protected] Kerry Lackey [email protected] Brian Deaver [email protected] Al Richey [email protected] Paul Vaughan [email protected] Mike Coulson [email protected] West University Church of Christ 3407 Bissonnet Houston, TX 77005 Office 713.666.3535 Footsteps (Mothers Day Out) 713.666.9403 [email protected] www.westuchurch.com Coming Events March 25-27 - LTC in Dallas March 26 - West U. Easter Egg Hunt March 27 - Easter Sunday April 3 - West U Providing Lunch for Impact April 8-10 - Family Camping at Brazos Bend April 20 - June 15 - Financial Peace University Starts April 30 - Multi-family Garage Sale May 7 - VBS Workday May 8 - Mother’s Day May 14 - “Adore” Worship Workshop June 5 - VBS Volunteer Meeting June 15 - Last Financial Peace Class June 19 - 23 - Vacation Bible School Last Week’s Record A.M. Worship - 97 Contribution - $4,643.08 Coins for Christ - $321.82 One of the greatest blessings of being a part of a church is watching children grow up to love the LORD. When we were searching for a church to work with, we wanted a place that felt like home. When we interviewed here, we loved West University because it felt like a church that would love us and love our children, helping them grow up to know and love the LORD. That is one of the main reasons that the McGraw family came to Houston. As Moses is leaving his last words with the people of Israel, he speaks to them of the importance of passing on their faith to the next generation. “ Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise…” (Deut. 6:4-7). For Moses, nothing was more important than passing on a legacy of faith. We are to teach our children “diligently” so that they can grow up to proclaim the LORD. This isn’t just about us lecturing, but about a routine in which children participate in faith. In an article she wrote in 2013, theologian Phyllis Tickle wrote about the importance of ritual and routine with our children. When they are little, it is about doing things with them: singing songs, reading stories, praying. These routines set the stage for then they are older. Then we all sing; we tell stories, and they tell stories; they see how faith shapes our lives, and faith shapes their lives. And this deepens their faith, and ours as well. “And of course, it is by the employment of them for our children that we teach and renew ourselves, even as we are teaching them.” Today we stop to celebrate our children. Next weekend we have 19 children and teens going to participate at Leadership Training for Christ (LTC). They will be participating in Scripture reading, drama, puppets, art, service projects, speaking, and other events. Dear participants, we are thankful to have you presenting your work to us today. We are thankful for the way God is strengthening faith within you. We want to encourage you today because you are such an encouragement to us! God bless you at LTC this week. Welcome/Call to Worship - Daniel McGraw Bible Reading - Abagail McDonald Brandon Hinrichs Madeleine Bird Jordan Hinrichs Worship Leader - Ryan McDonald Song Song Song Prayer Song Communion All Christians are invited to commune with us. Offering Guests are not expected to participate in the offering. This is a voluntary offering. Speeches: Alvin Oentoro Jordan Hinrichs Song (Children are dismissed to Little Lambs or God’s Flock during this song) Scripture Reading Luke 23:1-7, 13-25 Message “Setting the Prisoners Free…” Daniel McGraw Song Shepherd’s Prayer & Benediction “ Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 Song Discovering and Sharing God’s Love March 20, 2016 Welcome to West U We’re glad you’re here to join us in worshiping God. *Please register on one of the cards in the pew racks and place it in the offering tray. We do not make unannounced visits but we would like to write you and call you to welcome you and answer any questions that you might have. *Please write your prayer requests on a Prayer Request card and place it in the offering tray. *We have an attended nursery west of the foyer for babies. *During the assembly, we invite your children up to the age of eight to participate in a learning time on their level. *You are invited to attend one of our LIFE groups that meet this evening at the various locations listed on page two. *You are invited to attend our Wednesday Bible Studies at 6:30. LTC 2016
Transcript of West U Members: March 20, 2016 Al Taylor, · 3/3/2016 · June 15 - (Children are dismissed to...
News & Prayers West U Members:
Ralph Arnold has been placed on hospice care at the Memory Care Unit at the Village of Meyerland. Beverly and the family welcome the extra care Ralph will receive. Pray
for peace and strength for the family.
Debra Norris asked for prayer as she enters the next legal phase of getting justice for
her Daddy’s death in this life.
Josiah Oliver for the legal issue at work. Also that I be an effective witness at my
cousin’s wedding.
Home Bound Members: Please pray for our home bound family: Mary Broome,
Mildred Kohlmann, Karen Wiggins, Bob & Jean Allred (Please contact the office if
you need contact information on any of these.)
Family & Friends:
Espinosa Family, a family from Westbury Christian School, lost their 4 year old daughter suddenly last week. Please keep the family in you prayers.
Terry, Sherry Vaughan’s sister, found a job in Atlanta and will start in 2 weeks. Thank
you for your prayers. Christy McDonald’s Father had a recent PET scan that showed several spots on his
lungs. Please keep him in you prayers as we set up appointments with the oncologist.
Jessica at the Weslayan Subway is worried about the health of her baby. Michele in Abilene, KS has a new job. Pray the trial period goes well.
Bob, a friend of Josiah, gives praise for God bringing him through his desert travels.
Prayers for recovery and for support and love.
Juan, co-worker of Josiah: was involved in a five car accident 3/16/16. He is
okay, and his car is only scraped. Praise God for his safety. Prayer
needed as the clot does not seem to be improving. Robyn Wilmott: prayer for final exams at art school, to test out of
classes to graduate by next May, and for work on the house she's
moving into to progress as needed.
Ragan Rogers in Vancouver, WA: that she could enjoy the view of every step she takes in the right direction, even if the path is not as
straight as she imagined it. Also for wisdom to begin to work on
certain character traits that she'd like to improve.
Cancer Prayers: Al Taylor, Jim Taylor’s father, is recovering from throat surgery.
Audrey Balch, Jim Taylor’s cousin, 14 years old, is receiving chemo treatments
Services Times
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts
9:30 a.m. Bible Classes for All Ages
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Evening Life Groups
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Studies
Daniel McGraw [email protected]
Roy Rhodes [email protected]
Jay Roberts [email protected]
Christy McDonald [email protected]
Reni Burns [email protected]
Mark Rue [email protected]
Janet Cockerham [email protected]
Senior Minister
Community Minister
Youth Minister
Business Manager
Footsteps Director
Custodian
Administrative Assistant
Staff
Elders
Jim Taylor [email protected] Hilton Merritt [email protected]
Worship
Children & Youth
Adult Education
Elderly/Home Bound
Building
Med Center
Finance
Missions
Involvement
Deacons
John Fletcher [email protected]
Brad Hinrichs [email protected]
Cameron Bird [email protected]
Ryan McDonald [email protected]
Kerry Lackey [email protected]
Brian Deaver [email protected]
Al Richey [email protected]
Paul Vaughan [email protected]
Mike Coulson [email protected]
West University Church of Christ
3407 Bissonnet Houston, TX 77005
Office 713.666.3535 Footsteps (Mothers Day Out) 713.666.9403 [email protected] www.westuchurch.com
Coming Events
March 25-27 - LTC in Dallas
March 26 - West U. Easter Egg Hunt
March 27 - Easter Sunday
April 3 - West U Providing Lunch for
Impact
April 8-10 - Family Camping at
Brazos Bend
April 20 - June 15 - Financial Peace
University Starts
April 30 - Multi-family Garage Sale
May 7 - VBS Workday
May 8 - Mother’s Day
May 14 - “Adore” Worship Workshop
June 5 - VBS Volunteer Meeting
June 15 - Last Financial Peace Class
June 19 - 23 - Vacation Bible School
Last Week’s Record
A.M. Worship - 97
Contribution - $4,643.08
Coins for Christ - $321.82
One of the greatest blessings of being a part of a church is
watching children grow up to love the LORD. When we
were searching for a church to work with, we wanted a place
that felt like home. When we interviewed here, we loved
West University because it felt like a church that would love
us and love our children, helping them grow up to know and
love the LORD. That is one of the main reasons that the
McGraw family came to Houston.
As Moses is leaving his last words with the people of
Israel, he speaks to them of the importance of passing on
their faith to the next generation. “Hear, O
Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love
the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your
soul and with all your might. And these words that I
command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach
them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when
you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and
when you lie down, and when you rise…” (Deut. 6:4-7). For
Moses, nothing was more important than passing on a
legacy of faith. We are to teach our children “diligently” so
that they can grow up to proclaim the LORD.
This isn’t just about us lecturing, but about a routine in
which children participate in faith. In an article she wrote in
2013, theologian Phyllis Tickle wrote about the importance
of ritual and routine with our children. When they are little,
it is about doing things with them: singing songs, reading
stories, praying. These routines set the stage for then they
are older. Then we all sing; we tell stories, and they tell
stories; they see how faith shapes our lives, and faith shapes
their lives. And this deepens their faith, and ours as well.
“And of course, it is by the employment of them for our
children that we teach and renew ourselves, even as we are
teaching them.”
Today we stop to celebrate our children. Next weekend
we have 19 children and teens going to participate at
Leadership Training for Christ (LTC). They will be
participating in Scripture reading, drama, puppets, art,
service projects, speaking, and other events. Dear
participants, we are thankful to have you presenting your
work to us today. We are thankful for the way God is
strengthening faith within you. We want to encourage you
today because you are such an encouragement to us! God
bless you at LTC this week.
Welcome/Call to Worship - Daniel McGraw
Bible Reading - Abagail McDonald
Brandon Hinrichs
Madeleine Bird
Jordan Hinrichs
Worship Leader - Ryan McDonald
Song
Song
Song
Prayer
Song
Communion All Christians are invited to commune with us.
Offering Guests are not expected to participate in the offering.
This is a voluntary offering.
Speeches: Alvin Oentoro Jordan Hinrichs
Song (Children are dismissed to Little Lambs or God’s Flock during this song)
Scripture Reading Luke 23:1-7, 13-25
Message
“Setting the Prisoners Free…”
Daniel McGraw
Song
Shepherd’s Prayer & Benediction “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering,
for he who promised is faithful.”
Hebrews 10:23
Song
Discovering and
Sharing God’s Love
March 20, 2016
Welcome to West U We’re glad you’re here to join us in worshiping God.
*Please register on one of the cards in the pew racks and place it in
the offering tray. We do not make unannounced visits but we would
like to write you and call you to welcome you and answer any
questions that you might have.
*Please write your prayer requests on a Prayer Request card and
place it in the offering tray.
*We have an attended nursery west of the foyer for babies.
*During the assembly, we invite your children up to the age of eight
to participate in a learning time on their level.
*You are invited to attend one of our LIFE groups that meet this
evening at the various locations listed on page two.
*You are invited to attend our Wednesday Bible Studies at 6:30.
LTC 2016
We invite you to visit
www.westuchurch.com:
Sermon Audios
You may also find links
(Free Sermon CDs available in the foyer or through the office.)
No Life Groups Meeting This Week
1. All ages: Hilton Merritt leads a group that meets at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall here in the building.
([email protected]; 281-546-1170).
2. Families with children: Jim and Lou Ann Taylor lead a group for families with children that meets at 5 at their home at
1328 Sue Barnett, 77018. ([email protected]; 713-416-2077).
3. All ages: Paul Vaughan and Daniel McGraw leads a group that meets at 12 noon at the Vaughans’ home at
3815 Childress St., 77005. (Paul: 281-433-1811; Daniel: [email protected], 832-312-8701.)
Family Camping at
Brazos Bend It’s almost time for the Annual
Family Camping trip to Brazos Bend
State Park on April 8th through April
10th. Don’t miss this great weekend
with family and friends.
There is a sign up list in the lobby if you would like
to participate.
Practice Schedule
Drama: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mornings Upstairs
Puppets: Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Older Puppets; 5 p.m.
Younger Puppets at the home of Jim & Lou Ann Taylor,
1328 Sue Barnett, Houston, 77018, 713-695-1443
Art: Contact Beverly Arnold at [email protected] or
Tiffany Rhodes at [email protected].
Writing: Contact Alicia Hinrichs
Bible Bowl: Sundays at West U at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at West U at 6:30 p.m.
Children Prepare
for LTC
Nineteen children from our congregation are
working hard to prepare for Leadership Training for Christ,
which will take place on March 25th & 26th this year.
The group will be travelling to Dallas.
Please prayerfully consider sponsoring one or more of these
children to help with the cost of their trip. Each child has
$200 in travel expenses and fees for LTC.
Your support in any way through prayer, encouraging
words, or financial assistance is appreciated.
For more information or to make a donation, please see Lou
Ann Taylor or contact her at [email protected].
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8pm, April 20th - June 15th
Go to westuchurch.com to find
more information and register
Class materials and Financial Peace
University Membership is $93.
See Megan McGraw for more details
Multi Family Garage
We are planning a multi-family
garage sale on Saturday, April 30th, here
at West U.
For questions or more information,
please contact Christy McDonald at
Sunday Classes at 9:30 a.m. **Women - Avanell Merritt, Jill Mackey & Megan McGraw are doing a 10 week study of “The Book of 1 Peter”
in the Community Room
**Auditorium - Daniel McGraw is teaching The Book of John.
**Young Couples and Families - Roy Rhodes is teaching “The Book of Acts - The Gospel Unfolding” in the
Fellowship Hall
Wednesday Night Classes at 6:30 p.m. ** Fellowship Hall Class - Daniel McGraw teaches “Ephesus: A History of Faith”
** Women’s Class - “Prayer: The Practice of Awe and Intimacy” - Taught by Alicia Hinrichs
West U Providing
Lunch for Impact
The church is providing a luncheon for the
members of the Impact Church on April 3rd,
2016. Please see Mike and Becky Coulson for more details.
There will be a committee meeting this Sunday, March 20th in
the Library immediately following the luncheon.
LTC Participants Puppets, cont.
Brandon Hinrichs
Ethan Herrera
Rachel Ballejo
Amy Perez
Aryssa Gonzales
Caleb Herrera
Chloe Herrera
Jordan Hinrichs
Alvin Oentoro
Wade Taylor
Speech
Jordan Hinrichs
Alvin Oentoro
Children's Book Aryssa Gonzales
Brandon Hinrichs
Bible Reading Abagail McDonald
Madeleine Bird
Jordan Hinrichs
Brandon Hinrichs
Art Christian Bird
Amy Perez
Brandon Hinrichs
Service Challenge Abagail McDonald
Bible Bowl
Leah Ballejo
Brandon Hinrichs
Ethan Herrera
Madeleine Bird
Wade Taylor
Caleb Herrera
Jordan Hinrichs
Rachel Ballejo
Drama Ethan Herrera
Brandon Hinrichs
Abagail McDonald
Jonathan Hamilton
Madeleine Bird
Aryssa Gonzales
Caleb Herrera
Chloe Herrera
Alvin Oentoro
Jordan Hinrichs
Puppets Caleb Shields
Kayla Stephens
Jonathan Hamilton
David Hamilton
Leah Ballejo
Madeleine Bird
Abagail McDonald
Volunteers Needed We are in need of ten more volunteers to help at the
Easter Egg Hunt on March 26th.
If you can help, please sign the sheet provided in the
foyer.
Fo r ques t i ons cont ac t Roy Rhodes a t
