Announcements - September 28, 2005
PRAYER LIST
•RENEE DAVIS, a member of the church who lives in Nevada, will be relocating her family into the Atlanta area in a few weeks and requests the prayers of the South Cobb congregation.
•NELL HICKS has been moved from Cobb Hospital to the Alzheimer’s unit of Brian Care Center on Powder Springs Road. She will be in rehab as well.
•JENNIFER HOLBROOK is still suffering from Bell’s palsy.
•PAT JOHNSON, Eric Johnson’s stepmother, is still not doing well.
•RICHARD KNOTTS has two uncles that live in Hattiesburg, Miss. which suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Katrina. He has not been able to contact them since the hurricane struck.
•TAYLOR LEBLANC, daughter of Chris Hughes’ boss, Eddie LeBlanc, was involved in a boating accident
in Birmingham, Ala. She had brain surgery and is in stable condition.
•MARVELENE PHILPOT fell and dislocated her shoulder. She is now in Brian Care Center on Anderson Mill Rd., Rm. 203.
•RICK SAILORS, a friend of the Finchers, has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
•BOB STIGER, Susan Stroud’s father, had a heart catheterization on Monday and the doctor found nothing wrong.
•MELVIN THOMPSON, brother of Ed Thompson, is now at home recovering from a stroke.
•DELMA TIDWELL, Tommy Tidwell’s father, had eye surgery last week and continues to have circulation problems in his feet due to diabetes.
•RHONDA TILLER, a friend of Dee McGinnis, has been diagnosed with melanoma.
•SHERILL WILSON, a former member at the Liberty Hill congregation, suffered a stroke and is not doing well.
CONTINUE TO REMEMBER
MARY BERINGAUSE, TIFFANY and AMBER BUICE (genetic metabolic problems), MARY CAMPBELL, LIZ CAPES, FRANCES GOUGH, ORA GREEN, NELL HICKS, MABLE JONES, DIMPLE PIGG, MOTT PRINCE, EDNA SUDDETH, IVADELL TAYLOR, FLORA TIDWELL and LENA TINNEY.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
•The elders and deacons are planning to hold several informational meetings in the upcoming weeks to prepare for the 2006 planning session. Meeting topics will include: technology use, education, youth, outreach, visitation, fellowship, transportation, facilities, gospel meetings, missions and any other topic that needs to be addressed. Everyone is encouraged to participate in these informational meetings. More specific information will be available soon.
•Everyone is encouraged to attend Monday Night for the Master. Please use this opportunity to rededicate yourself to service for the Lord. There is plenty of work for everyone! There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for those willing to help with childcare.
•All adults are invited to attend two new Bible school classes. A “Basic Principles” Bible class taught by Richard Holbrook is meeting on Sunday mornings next door to the building in the church offices. Bruce Stroud and Eric Johnson are teaching a “Personal Evangelism” class on Sunday mornings in the fellowship hall.
•The Ladies Morning Bible Class is now meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the offices next door to the building.
•Lighthouse Learning Academy located at the Central Church of Christ in Smyrna is now accepting applications for Parent's Morning Out to begin in November on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, please call (770) 436-2525.
•The Cobb County Senior Services Department is in need of volunteer drivers for the “Meals on Wheels” program. If you can help, please call Terri McClellen at (770) 528-5381.
•Mark Estes’ new address is The Gallery at Virginia Square, 901 North Nelson Street, Mail Box 1006, Arlington, VA 22203
•Please be sure to pick up the directory updates from the tract rack as you enter the building. If you know of any other updates or need a new picture taken, please let Jonathan Stroud know as soon as possible.
•Sunday door greeters are needed for the rest 2005 and 2006. Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board.
•When planning an event for the congregation, please record it on the planning calendar in the foyer. If your event conflicts with another event, please see Larry Stubblefield.
BENEVOLENCE
•The church of Christ disaster relief effort is accepting monetary gifts in order to continue providing more supplies. For more information, please call 615-833-0888.
•South Cobb sent the remaining food boxes left over from the local disaster relief, along with the bagged clothes and the rest of the cleaning supplies to Gulfport, Miss. The rest of the items will be distributed soon. It is time to begin bringing goods for Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.
YOUTH
•Oct. 23 — Lazertag Youth Outing
The South Cobb and Macland Rd. youth groups will meet at Lazertag USA in Powder Springs near McEachern High School at 1:30 p.m. The price will be $11 plus money for lunch. Please let Jonathan Stroud know if you plan to attend or if you can provide transportation by Oct. 19.
•Nov. 11–12 — Lithia Springs Church of Christ Youth Lectureship
More information will be available soon.
•Dec. 27–30 — Exposure 2005
The theme is “The Reality Show” and will held at the Huntsville Hilton. The cost is $80. Please make your checks payable to the church and give them to Jonathan or Rob Stroud.
SOUTH COBB EVENTS
•Sept. 28–Oct. 2 — North Georgia State Fair
Volunteers are needed to staff the South Cobb booth during the next two weeks. Please sign up on the bulletin board.
•Sept. 28 — Ladies’ Luncheon
The luncheon will be held in honor of Mary White at Golden Corral on Austell Rd. at 12:30 p.m. For more information, see Joan Carson or Marice Allen.
•Oct. 15 — Harvest Dinner
The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Everyone is asked to serve their dish in a skillet or dutch oven and bring antique tools or kitchen items for display.
AREA EVENTS
•Sept. 29 — Georgia Agape’s Celebration Banquet
Jody Vickery from the Campus Church of Christ will be the keynote speaker. The banquet will be held at the Westin-Atlanta North Hotel at Perimeter at 7 p.m. The cost is $27.50 per person (Agape’s cost). To order tickets, call 770-452-9995.
•Oct. 1 — W.I.N.G.S. at Woodstock Church of Christ
Women in God’s Service invites all ladies to attend “Mission to Pakistan: Sharing the Journey.” The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at noon. A continental breakfast will be provided.
•Oct. 1 — Bowden Church of Christ Ladies’ Day
The theme is “...far above rubies.” Kathy Skinner from Bowden Ga. and Wanda Nelson from Cedartown, Ga. will speak. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and lunch will be provided.
•Oct.3–Oct. 24 — Grief Seminar at Central Church of Christ
“Surviving Sorrow: How to Triumph Through Tears” will be held weekly on Monday nights from 7–9 p.m. Robert W. Dean is the grief facilitator. Call 770-435-9038 for more information.
•Oct. 7–8 — Hillcrest Church of Christ Ladies Inspiration Day
The theme is “Spiritual Rejuvenation”: The Power of Good Spiritual Health, Psalms 51:10–12.
•Oct. 7–9 — Men’s Leadership Training Seminar
Macland Rd. Church of Christ is hosting the seminar for elders, deacons, ministers and men desiring to become leaders. Tom Holland and William Woodson will conduct the seminar. More information including the sign-up list is on the bulletin board in the foyer. See Jonathan Stroud for a copy of the registration form.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you have an announcement that should be added to the bulletin and/or announced at services, please fill out an announcement form and give it to Jonathan Stroud. Forms can be found on the tables in the foyer. You may also e-mail announcements to announce@southcobbchurch.org.
BIBLE QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Who was struck on the side by an angel?
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
In the time of Isaiah, the people of Judah wanted to hear what from the lips of the prophets?
ANSWER
Smooth things (Isaiah 30:9–10)
ATTENDANCE & CONTRIBUTION
Sept. 25
Sunday Bible School: 114
Sunday AM Worship: 153
Sunday PM Worship: 90
Contribution: $3,324
Childcare: $64
Wednesday: 94
IGLESIA DE CRISTO
Sept. 25
Sunday Bible School: N/A
Sunday AM Worship: N/A
Contribution: $
Home Bible Study: N/A
Sunday PM (Central): N/A
Sunday PM (East Cobb): N/A