VOL. 30 NO. 21 May 27, 2020

2020 Theme:

That all may see Jesus. 3355 Brunswick Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

From Tim… A SUNDAY WE WILL NEVER FORGET - We realize not everyone can come worship with us yet with the ongoing health concerns, but it was good to have 188 people gathered together Sunday morning to worship God, for the first time in over two months. We had lots of distancing rules, so it didn’t feel quite like a ‘normal’ Sunday yet, but it sure felt like everyone was happy to see each other again. I think one of the things that jumped out at us was remembering how beautiful it is when we can sing together; we are told that the singing stood out in the livestream also. All in all, we felt like Sunday morning was a good step for us. For now, we will continue the social-distancing guidelines so we can have our Sunday 10am worship both in-person and online. Our elders will keep watching the community health situation as they make decisions for the upcoming weeks and months. We pray that things will continue to get better from a medical-readiness standpoint, and that we can have everyone back together as soon as possible. CONGRATS TO OUR GRADUATES - The Graduate Video on Sunday was great as always, and we are proud of our 7 high school graduates. We pray God’s best blessings on you as you begin your next chapter! Thanks so much to Logan Harrah, Cassie Amon and our graduate’s parents for putting the graduate video together this year.

BIG THANKS TO TREY AND DON - A big thanks to Trey Conway and Don Turner, who worked overtime to help make livestreaming possible Sunday, after the other streaming computer stopped working last Wednesday night. We have all learned just how valuable our streaming option is, so we really appreciate their efforts and expertise. We don’t have a permanent solution yet, but they have gotten things working for now until we get a new streaming computer set up. Thanks guys!

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Around the Building: Replaced our Sign The original Great Oaks sign has been there on Brunswick Road since the building was built in 1995. During a strong wind storm a few weeks ago, one of the sides was broken, we think from being hit by a loose tree limb. So we went ahead and replaced both sides, keeping the same logo and information that has been there from the beginning. A big thanks to Jerry Nabors for getting the sign fixed!

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Baptized Into Christ: Molly Simpson We are excited for Molly Simpson, who was baptized into Christ Monday morning! Molly is the youngest daughter of Tim and Meredith. She has been thinking about becoming a Christian and talking with her parents for awhile, and we rejoice with her in making the biggest and best decision of her life. Let’s be praying for Molly as she grows in her new life with Christ! 6276 Burren Way, Arlington, TN 38002.

For Hayley Ford will be held on June 7th.

At 3:00 pm in the Gym at Great Oaks church of

Christ. Her fiancé is Jon Ward. She is registered

at Bed Bath & Beyond and Target.

Hostesses are: Dana Hutson and Donna Parrish.

Prayer Requests

• Cassie Amon: received the results of her 9 biopsies. She does not have celiac disease but has a gluten intolerance/sensitivity. She is on a low gluten diet and will return to see the doctor on May 29th.

• John Beville: received another nerve block on Tuesday. The first one did not help the pain in his back and running down his leg. He has been off work since April.

• Wanda Coats: had an outstanding check-up last week. The medicines are working. She takes them 2 weeks on and 1 week of rest. Her next scan will be in 4 months.

• Beaullah (Gonzo): daughter of Noah & Margaret Gonzo in South Africa needs prayers due to bad health.

• Las Flores church of Christ: in Lima, Peru due to the virus.

• Ronnie Martin: a former member and one of the original founding families for Great Oaks, has asked for our prayers. He is scheduled to have a defibrillator put in today. He and his wife, Debbie, live at 6120 Brunswick Road, Arlington, TN 38002.

• Brian Olive: is getting his chemo therapy every other Monday. He is doing okay but hurting.

• Robert Scott: is still receiving cancer treatments. He will meet with his doctor in June to discuss possible stem cell treatment.

• Anita Seckt: Jennie Milligan’s aunt; is currently in rehab and making slow progress after having surgery for a broken wrist and hip. She also has Parkinson’s. Prayers are requested for them as they are making decisions as to where she will go after rehab.

• Doyle Stover: is scheduled for tests this week. Please lift him up I prayer as the doctors determine what and how to treat his physical issues.

• Lucinda Taylor: niece of Gale Jackson, has Lupus, has had a stroke and several other issues she is dealing with and needs our prayers for support and healing.

• Brewster Tucker: Shaun Tucker’s father, was diagnosed with cancer. This Friday he is having a stent put in at Methodist Germantown.

• Mari Venagas, friend of Larry Jackson requested our prayers. She is scheduled to have surgery on her eyes due to bad cataracts. She is the caregiver for her hus-band as well so there is added stress. Hector, her hus-band went to neurologist and he may need a shunt for the fluid on his brain. Please lift them up in pray-ers. Cards of encouragement can be sent to PO Box 262, Karnes, TX 78118.

We are honoring Kate Canady with a

Gift Card Baby Shower by Mail!

Kate is registered at Target, Amazon,

and Buy Buy Baby.

If you would rather send her a gift by mail

you are welcome to do so.

Her address is Kate Canady:

8175 Vildo Road,

Whiteville, TN 38075.

Her due date is June 22. Please send gifts

by June 1st.

Let’s give Christy Lampley

a drive-by shower to celebrate..

May 31st at 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

At Great Oaks church of Christ

Christy is registered at: Target, Walmart

and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Hostess is: Donna Harris.

Attention Ladies who have requested a copy of the

Christian Woman Magazine: Please make your check

out to Great Oaks Church of Christ and either mail it

to the church office or drop it off at the building.

You can use PushPay (note that it is for Christian

Woman Magazine.) Your $21.50 is due by May 31st.

We are so grateful for everyone

who volunteered to call us,

bring things and check on us.

We are just starting to under-

stand what a Christian family is

and how blessed we are.

Love in Christ,

Robert & Laura Scott

Youth Wednesday Night Meeting We are still meeting with all the Youth Group Kids every

Wednesday at 6pm over Zoom. You will be able to access

this meeting using your internet browser or by downloading

the Zoom app on your phone. Please encourage your children

to join us!

Please contact Matthew Higginbotham if you have any

questions.

2020 Summer Interns Begin!

Our interns for the summer will be working with us from June 1- August 2. Our time with them will be shorter than we usually have with our interns, so be sure to get to know them well and make them feel at home! Send them a text and let them know how excited you are for them to begin working with us !

Garrett Davidson - (270) 252-4897 Garrett grew up in Benton, Kentucky. He attends Freed-Hardeman Universi-ty and is studying photography and graphic design. He is an avid out-doorsman, hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, anything to get him outside! He loves to cook and travel to places that allow him to try new things.

Erin Cahill - (847) 594-2873 Erin grew up in Northern Illinois, near Chicago. She moved to Memphis when she was 16 and has been here for the past 6 years. She is a junior at Freed Hardeman University where she is studying Child and Family Studies. She has been dancing her whole life and also enjoys baking, being out-side and trying new things

Horizons Update: We won’t actually be able to be on campus this year, but

the good news is that we will be able to participate online. We will have our own “miniature Horizons” July 5-7th. It will be open to everyone. Watch for details. Matthew has texted details to the youth regarding ordering a T-shirt at

$10.00 per shirt. For further details please contact Matthew Higginbotham.

We plan to have a special ceremony after the May 31st AM service. All kids in the 5 year old class and the FBI class will receive a special presentation. We will livestream both presentations. If you cannot be here, we will mail it to you. Please see Brenda Amon if you have questions.

LeBonheur Needs: LeBonheur has let us know that they have a specific need for men’s and women’s deodorant and ladies sanitary products. Donations can be put on the table available in the breezeway hall.

Birthdays

1 Joseph Smith Steve Ritter Todd McWilliams 2 Barbara Earle Barry Russell Karen Baskin 3 Hannah Vander Maas 4 Ryan Walker 5 Chase Milam 7 Julio Baltazar 9 Gabe Cortez Len Hubbard 10 Wendy Hernandez 11 Herbert Henson 14 Maiah Williams Natalie Boucher 15 Chuck Barnett Jeff Mitchum 16 Claire Higginbotham Sue Wyatt 17 Lucille McDaniel

18 Dollie Simpson 19 Lindsey Crowe Emma Barker Maria Escarre 21 Amber Milligan 22 Alex Alvarez Don Adams 23 David Jackson Shirley Matthews 24 Christina Amaro Juan Garcia Vicki Cochran 25 Ella Anderson Leah Daniel 28 Brandon White Dodie Mitchum Marilyn Gaither Wendy Yarbro 30 Eli Anderson Wesley Hubbard

Anniversaries 1 Jason & Jennifer Williams 2 Mark & Roberta Pledge 5 David & Jane Dement 6 Europe & Bettye Jackson 8 Bryan & Sherry Hulen 9 Troy & Lacey Ledlow 10 Jeff & Melinda Smock 11 Revis & Ruth Gobbell 13 Bryan & Sami Jo Gore 14 Chris & Shawn Walker 15 Robert & Laura Scott

16 Christopher & Rachel Barrantes 19 Michael & Amy Shirley 20 Dave & Deb Jackson Jason & Amy McKay 21 Justin & Emily Sanders 22 Steve & Kerri Grinder 24 Tim & Meredith Simpson 30 Rob & Linda Crossett Zach & Kaylen Holmes

The Priester’s We will miss them. Their new address is 7110 Sweetbriar Circle, Fairview, TN 37062.

Nathan and Kristin Hubbard and family’s new address: 6039 Brunswick Road, Arlington, TN 38002

FOR THE RECORD

Week 2020 Avg.

Sunday (05/17/2020)

Attendance 188*

Contribution $18,919 $18,069 $18,000

*does not include those participating through Livestream

Or if you prefer you can send your check to Great Oaks church of Christ, 3355 Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN 38133.

Services Livestreamed: 1. Through our website on your computer: Click on “Watch Live” on the top menu.

2. Through our website on your phone: Click the 3 lines to open the menu. Click the ‘+’ beside “Media.” Click “Live Streaming.”

3. Through Facebook: Go to the Great Oaks Church of Christ Facebook page.

4. Through Youtube: Go to the Great Oaks Church of Christ YouTube channel.

5. Through the Great Oaks smartphone app: Get the app by downloading “My Church by Pushpay” and search for Great Oaks Church of Christ. When you open the app, click “Media” at the bottom. Click “Watch our Livestream.” Then click the triangle in the circle that says “Watch Live.”

6. Through your SmartTV or a streaming device (Roku, Firestick, AppleTV, etc): download the Boxcast app, and search for Great Oaks Church of Christ.

Our Spanish Services for Sunday morning worship @ 10 AM and Wednesday night devo @ 7 PM are also livestreamed on their FaceBook page: Iglesia de Cristo Memphis.

SCHEDULE: WORKS SUPPORTED: Sunday Bible Study: 9 AM Voice of Truth International Sunday Worship: 10 AM & 5 PM Tennessee Children’s Home

Wednesday Bible Study 2 PM & 7 PM Potter Children’s Home PHONE : (901) 372-4449 Memphis School of Preaching FAX: (901) 377-3039 Focus Press/Brad Harrub/Nashville SPANISH: (901) 378-2294 Church of Mezhevaya, Ukraine

MINISTERS/Cell Numbers: Church in Pokrovsk, Ukraine Pulpit: Tim Alsup 901-201-1341 Church in Zimbabwe/Noah Gonzo

Youth: Matthew Higginbotham Church in Costa Rica/Joaquin Rojas

865-274-3472 Gary Reaves Spanish Ministry in NC College/20’s: Aarek Farmer Church in Brazil/Randy Short 901-574-0192 Operation Ukraine/Columbus, MS Spanish: Moises Umana Church in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

210-919-8151 Church in Honduras ELDERS: Apologetics Press Kenny Harris, Larry Jackson, Lynn HopeWorks Parrish, Mark Pledge, Don Hutson, Macon Road church of Christ Mickey Barker: Michael Williams Las Flores church of Christ, Peru Secretaries: Brenda Amon: office@greatoaks.org Pam McKay: pmckay@greatoaks.org

FACEBOOK: Iglesia de Christo Great Oaks WEBSITE: www.greatoaks.org

Scriptures to Read through the Bible in 2020

May 27: II Kings 20; 21; 22 and Luke 8:1-21

May 28: II Kings 23; 24; 25 and Luke 1:22-39

May 29: I Chronicles 1; 2:1-49 and Luke 8:40-56

May 30: I Chronicles 2:50-55; 3 and Luke 9:1-17

May 31: I Chronicles 4; 5; 6:1-15 and Luke 9: 18-36

June 1: I Chronicles 6:16-81; 7 and Luke 9:37-62

June 2: I Chronicles 8; 9; 10 and Like 10:1-24

Serving Sunday AM Service May 31 2020

Songs: Tim Simpso Communion Devotional: Mickey Barker

Prayers: Opening: Don Hutson

Closing: Larry Jackson

Scripture Reading: Michael Williams Extended Scripture Reading: Mark Pledge

Lord’s Supper Prayers:

Lynn Parrish

Presiding Elder: Larry Jackson Announcements: Kenny Harris

Lord’s Supper Preparation: Larry Jackson

Ushers: Chuck Barnett, Jamie Hannah, Steve Hannah, Wesley Hubbard, Nathan Hubbard, Jeff Smock

Security Team: Jason McKay - Team Leader, Jeff Riggs, Jeff Mitchum, Don Turner—Cameras

Sound Room: Trey Conway

No Nursery attendants ( nursery will be available for parents use.)

Below is our Men to Serve Sunday May 31, 2020 AM Service. Please note

until further notice there will not be Sunday Morning Bible Classes, Sunday

Evening Services or Wednesday Bible Classes We will continue to live

stream our Wednesday night devotional at 7 PM.

Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9 AM to 2 PM

Please note the Wednesday 2 PM Bible Study with

Gary Green has been suspended until further

notice.