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Van Drivers May and June
Roger Davis (512.366.0483)
Van riders, please call and/or text the van driver at least three hours prior to scheduled start of Bible class or congregational event.
Greeters May 14th
Phyllis Willis Carrol Franklin
Mary Alexander Gricelda Wade
Allegra Alexander Charmeane Price
Betty More Chanel Reaves
Nursery Attendants
May 14th
Tanya Freeland De’Ana Walls
May 21st
Blessing Ehigie Shemika McWilliams
Calling Committee May 14th
Frank Haynes Cory Jackson Janra Powell
Cynthia Robinson Cheryl Williams
Pat McKinzie
Communion Preparers May 14th
Patsy Grant Dorothy Howard
May 21st & 28th
Brittany Blair Ashley Hodridge
Baptismal Preparers Month of May
Vickie Pryor Pam Smith
Month of June
Cathy Ehigie LaKeya Lewis
4 Waymon Grant
79 years old
9 Jermaine Broom
Angela Sells
11 Reginald Evans, Sr.
Ruby Lewis
13 Frederick Franklin, Sr.
Victoria Julius
18 years old
14 Dana Young II
14 years old
17 Betty More
DeShaura Simmons
18 years old
19 Arielle Shaver
14 years old
23 Lailah Annette Sells
9 years old
29 Barbara Shaw
30 Cranston Hardeman
May Birthdays
If you would like your anniversary or birthday listed, please email Cheryl Edwards
([email protected]) or call 512.477.1647. Please include your child’s
birth date and age. Send all announcements to [email protected]
no later than Tuesdays at noon.
MINISTRY EVENTS YOUTH MINISTRY
Parents/Youth, Youth Chorus rehearsal immediately
after evening service, Sunday, May 14th. All youth are encouraged to attend practice as we prepare for
upcoming singing engagements.
FAMILY UPDATES
New Member Committee Care Group Leader, Elder, Deacon,
Stabilizer, & Photographer
May Wedding Anniversaries
PRAY FOR MEMBERS WHO REQUESTED PRAYERS
Lazell Brown, Craig Taylor, Benita Hodge, Crystal Robinson, Sharon Jackson, Anissa Rivers Freeland, Lacy Jones,
Stacey Kneeland, Elysia Clayton, Bruce & Phyllis Willis, Francine Matthews,
Andrea Banks, Brittany May, Stephanie Duncan, Ketema Mitchell,
Ann Roberson, Jasmine Baker, Valerie Boozer, Tanashia Stanton,
Patrice Spears-Kenton, Cathy Ehigie, Curtis Brown, William Lyons, Albert Johnson,
Ken Davis, Terence & Gricelda Wade, Matthew Johnson, Jr., Max Hargrove,
Anthony B. Ross, Sr.
Also, remember to pray for those who requested prayers during the week, members in
the armed forces, and bereaved families.
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another….” James 5:16
PRAY FOR THE SICK & SHUT-IN AND VISIT THEM
Ruby Fulbright (Park Bend Health Center, Room 411A. No visitors at this time.),
Alma Wright, Billy Arnold, Khyler Noel (infant son of Willis & Chris), Jerri Hardin,
Nyoka Davis, Dora Washington, Bonnie Loving
14 Wesley & Vickie Pryor 28 years
15 Kevin & CreSandra Maney 7 years
24 Max & Samara Hargrove 9 years
26 D.W. & Betty Pennick 61 years
29 Ricky & Mertis Sells 31 years
OUR SYMPATHY & PRAYERS
are with Curtis Brown on the loss of his sister, Lela Williams.
Please welcome our new sisters in Christ!
Baptized Sunday, May 7th Amaya Edwards | CG10
9404 Notches Dr | Austin 78748
Baptized Sunday, May 7th Maleah Bradford | CG3
821 Broken Feather Trl | Pflugerville 78660
Baptized Wednesday, May 10th Michera Moffett | CG3
14800 Hyson Crossing | Pflugerville 78660
Added to the Body
Thank God for Mothers
It has often been said that when God gave us mothers, He gave us a little piece of Himself. How true that is! Mothers, in so many ways, are an amalgamation of many of the characteristics of God.
She loves us when no one else does.
She loves us in spite of us.
She loves us even when we are unlovable and unworthy of her love.
She thinks that we are beautiful even when we are not.
She picks us up when we fall.
She cheers for us when no one else is cheering for us.
She cheers us on when we feel like giving up.
She cheers us up when we are down.
She forgives us when we make mistakes.
She comforts us when we are hurting.
And she disciplines us when we are disobedient.
Those are some of the attributes of a mother’s love, and they are characteristics that God possesses in His person. One of my favorite pieces written about mothers is a piece written by Erma Bombeck entitled, “When God Created Mothers.” It reads as follows:
When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of “overtime” when the angel appeared and said, “You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” And God said, “Have you read the specs on this order? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands.” The angel shook her head slowly and said. “Six pairs of hands.... no way.” “It's not the hands that are causing me problems,” God remarked, “it's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have.” “That's on the standard model?” asked the angel. God nodded. One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course, the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say, 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word. “God,” said the angel touching His sleeve gently, “Get some rest tomorrow....” “I can't,” said God, “I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick...can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger...and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower.” The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. “It's too soft,” she sighed. “But tough!” said God excitedly. “You can imagine what this mother can do or endure.” “Can it think?” Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise,” said the Creator. Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. “There's a leak,” she pronounced. “I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model.” “It's not a leak,” said the Lord, “It's a tear.” “What's it for?” “It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride.” “You are a genius,” said the angel. Somberly, God said, “I didn't put it there.”
Mothers, we thank God for you! You remind us of God’s love for us, and you represent a small piece of heaven on earth. Happy Mother’s Day to you! George Williams, Minister
SINGLES’ MINISTRY Painting with a Twist Saturday, May 27th | 3:30–5:30 pm Price: $35 per person Sign up at the table in the foyer. Money will be due by Wednesday, May 17th. We need a minimum of 12 people to hold the room. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
The Committee for People Who are Homeless
A “homeless person” is an individual who does not have a regular or adequate residence and whose primary nighttime residence is a
public or privately supervised shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations.
MAY COLLECTION DRIVE New Undergarments
for Adults and Children.
Containers are in the foyer during the month of May.
It’s that time of year again to recognize and celebrate East Side’s graduates! Please send high school and college graduation information to [email protected]
Married Couples’ Community Project We are asking for clothing for Newborns and Toddlers to be donated to the Disaster Relief Program. Place all clothing in the container outside the nursery no later than Sunday, May 28th. Please see Samara Hargrove and Simone Rogers for more information.
MEN’S MINISTRY Men's Prayer Meeting Friday, May 19th | 7 pm | East Side
MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY WINGS (Lesson #4) Thursday, May 25th | 7–9 pm Please bring your favorite finger food. Hosted by Anthony and Keffrelyn Brown 2032 Wayward Sun Dr | Austin 78754 LADIES’ MINISTRY WISDOM (Women in Support Desiring Outstanding Marriages) Friday, May 26th | 7–9 pm. Additional details forthcoming.
EDUCATION MINISTRY Plan to join us as we celebrate our students’ Bible Class promotions!! "2017 Moving On Celebration" Sunday, June 4th 4:00–5:45 pm
thought for the week
Mom, I look at you and see a walking miracle.
Your unfailing love without limit, your ability to soothe my every hurt, the way you are on duty, unselfishly,
every hour, every day, makes me so grateful
that I am yours, and you are mine. With open arms and open heart,
with enduring patience and inner strength, you gave so much for me,
sometimes at your expense. You are my teacher,
my comforter, my encourager, appreciating all, forgiving all.
Sometimes I took you for granted, Mom, but I don’t now, and I never will again.
I know that everything I am today relates to you and your loving care.
I gaze in wonder as I watch you being you—
my miracle, my mother.
~By Joanna Fuchs
5701 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
512.477.1647 | www.eastsidecoc.com Date Event Time
Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study 10:00–11:00 am
5 CYP Dinner & Devotional 7:00–9:00 pm
6 CG2 Walking Club 8:00–9:30 am
6 Sisters’ Prayer Circle 9:30–10:30 am
6 Season Saints Monthly Meeting 1:00–2:30 pm
7 Ladies’ Bible Study 4:30–5:45 pm
7 Men's Bible Study 4:30–5:45 pm
12 Singles’ RT —"Financial Strengthening (Part III)" 7:30–9:30 pm
17 Diabetes/Blood Pressure Screening 6:00–7:00 pm
19 Men’s Prayer Meeting 7:00–8:30 pm
25 WINGS 7:00–9:00 pm
26 High School Youth Friday Fellowship 7:00–9:00 pm
26 WISDOM 7:00–10:00 pm
27 Married Couples Community Service Project TBD
27 Singles’ Saturday Activity 4:00–6:00 pm
28 CYP Sunday Fellowship Meal 12:30–2:00 pm
29 Youth Service Project & BBQ 9:00 am–12:00 pm
CHURCH CALENDAR | MAY 2017
Volume 5 | Issue 19
MAY 14, 2017
“Christ Centered, Commitment”
and
Consistency Luke 14:25–33
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
May 14, 2017 10:00 am 6:00 pm
Song Service B. Maxwell M. McGhee
Invocation E. Booker H. Moffett, II
Prayer R. Laing T. Arnold
Sermon G. Williams G. Williams
Communion & Offering O. Smith D. Shaver
Passion Reading S. Davis B. Escobar
Announcements M. Hargrove M. Hargrove
Benediction T. Alexander F. McKnight
“If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not
already been.” ~Robert Brault
Visitors, thank you for worshiping
with us and being our honored guests!
We hope you will come again soon.
MINISTERING EVANGELIST
George Williams 512.477.1647
ELDERS
Ed Davis 512.339.2306
Mike Deen 512.431.9886
Cranston Hardeman 512.484.9775
Marlon McGhee 512.913.2323
DEACONS Floyd Boozer 512.246.1722
Jermaine Broom 512.879.7358
Anthony Brown 512.973.3302
Russell Clemons 512.750.4098
Leonard Fillmore 512.272.4404
Max Hargrove 512.699.4520
Darryl Manor 512.853.0576
Curtis Sells 512.291.1152
Ricky Sells, Sr. 512.989.7011
Quinton Smith, Sr. 512.250.0274
Sam Watson 512.203.3474
Ethan Williams, Sr. 512.990.8151
Brother George Williams, Brother Mike Deen, &
Brother Cranston Hardeman are full time and available
at the building Monday–Thursday, by appointment, please.
Please feel free to make
appointments with all of them or with them individually to discuss
any concerns, suggestions, or spiritual counseling needs.
How To Be Saved According to the Scriptures
Hear the Gospel ~ Acts 15:7 Believe in Jesus ~ John 8:21, 24 Repent of Sins ~ Acts 17:30, 31 Confess Christ ~ Acts 8:36–38
Be Baptized ~ Acts 2:38
You are saved by grace and the Lord adds you to the church of Christ.
Acts 2:47 | Matthew 16:18 | Romans 16:16
RADIO BROADCAST, BIBLE CLASSES, & WORSHIP TIMES
Sunday Radio Broadcast, KTXW 1120 AM ~ 8:30–9 am Sunday Bible Classes ~ 9 am
Sunday Worship Services ~ 10 am & 6 pm Wednesday Bible Classes ~ 7 pm
A Prayer for Mothers
Where would we be without our mother's love? Lord, bless our mothers with wisdom to teach and guide their children in a way that will help them to
follow You and to become men and women who will be pleasing in Your sight.
~Amen