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Verse of the Week: “I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.” Psalm 32:5
Please Pray For—
Members at Maryville
Arthur Mabee (Deaf Congregation) remains in the VA Hospital. His address there is Mountain Home VA Medical Center, P. O. Box 6000, Bldg. 160, Arthur Mabee, Mountain Home, TN 37684.
Bill Mickelson (Aqua CG) is now at home.
Tom Hazelwood (Blue CG) has returned from Nashville after a consultation about his cancer; he has several options but has to have some dental work done first.
Josh Allen (Yellow CG) had surgery on Thursday at the Maryville Surgical Center for a broken right arm.
Linda Hughes(Red CG) got a good report from her cardiologist.
Linda Ohgren (Lt. Orange CG) is in BMH, room 563, being treated for an infection.
Stephen Coleman (Yellow CG) will have another checkup in NC on February 3.
Those who are being treated for cancer or recovering from cancer treatments:
Linda Ohgren, Ann Crawford, Camille Wilson, Jim Allen, Terry Whitfield, Stephen Coleman, Tom Hazelwood, Riley Campbell (grandson of Art and Debe Campbell), Jenny Revlett (cousin of Randy Puryear), Judy Roberts (mother of Marjorie Hasting), Sandra Towns (friend of Kim McClellan)
Those who are in nursing homes or home bound for various health reasons:
Arthur Mabee (Deaf Congregation) VA Hospital, Johnson City, Ellie Bell (Red CG), Lois Coleman (Light Orange CG), Ruth Bryant (Blue CG), Mary Alice Palmer (Blue CG), Ruth Price (Green CG), Mae Bell Ivens (Purple CG), Ray & Fran Jennings (Purple CG), Bernice Vandergriff (Red CG), A. L. Savage (Bright Orange CG), George and Delsie Millsaps (Purple CG), Estelle Tyler (Green CG), Sam and Ann Crawford (Blue CG), Lehmazell Greenwood (Aqua CG), Claytie Caldwell (Red CG), Lavella Sharp (Blue GC)
Those who are serving in the military:
In the Navy—Ashley Elmore (daughter of Robert Elmore) In Iraq—Stephen Finley (husband of Mary Ann Brock’s granddaughter), Brandon McKinney (brother of Kingston McKinney), J. T. Brenner (son of Jerry and Cherry Brenner), Patrick Larkins
In Afghanistan—Tsali Russell (nephew of Noel and Tina Russell), Todd Reagan In Colorado—Jody Walker (nephew of Melvin Hughes) at Ft. Carson In Missouri—Colby Shelton at Ft. Leonard Wood
Our Missionaries:
Kevin and Allison Morrill, Jerry and Ann Hogg, Kent and Rachel O’Donnell, Albert and Lavinia Cook, Kevin and Josie Gray, Bledi and Valbona Valca
Maryville Friends and Family
Joshua Gray and Kayden Jay Livingston, newborn grandsons of Linda Roberson, remain in the neonatal care nursery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville.
Linda Medley, sister of Brenda Byrd, was released from Peninsula Hospital last week but is still not doing very well.
Other prayer requests that have been listed in the bulletin previously are now on the bulletin board and in the foyer. There are lists available for you to take home. Please help the church office keep our prayer list current by notifying us of all updates.
A Note from the Elders
The elders welcome new members! If you would like to be identified with the Maryville Church of Christ, the elders would like to meet with you. Please call the church office (983-0370) to arrange an appointment.
Welcome New Members
We welcome Dean and Cinnamon Crawford to our church family here at Maryville. Their address and phone number are available in the church office. They will be in the Red Care Group.
Baptism
Our church family rejoices in the baptism of Tom Hazelwood on Thursday, January 28. Tom is the husband of Carolyn Hazelwood, stepfather of Angel and the son-in-law of Mary Ann Brock.
Preschool Registration
Stepping Stones Preschool will begin early registration for the 2010-2011 school year on Monday, February 1, 2010. This early registration period is for church members and current students only. Please contact the preschool office to register your child or receive additional information. Early registration ends on February 9th.
Congratulations!! The Preschool has recently been notified they have again received a three star rating. This is the highest rating given to a child care center in the state of Tennessee. Current staff members include: Jan Allen, Kasey Cable, Brenda Rush, Beth Allen, Lisa Hafer, Linda Haynes, Barbara Russell, Marjorie Hasting, Sandy Hancock, Laura Potts, Leigh Ann Sparks, Tyra Shelton, Jamie Wilson, Jan Hazel, Beth Glass, Libby Puryear, Brenda Dean and Tyrie Ogle.
World English Institute Teachers
We need World English Institute internet Bible teachers. It is simple and easy. Each student can be processed in less than 10 minutes and the grading is automated. You will be able to respond to your student’s Bible answers and questions, share your faith and introduce them to God’s word. If you would like to be a WEI internet teacher, send an e-mail to the WEI internet office at: JRTowell at aol.com.
Bridal Shower
Amanda Dunbar will be honored at a bridal shower on February 7 from 3:30—5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. She is registered at Target, Belk, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. The wedding will be here on March 20.
Special Offering for Haiti—Thank You!
We had a wonderful response for the request for special contributions that will aid the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. With the additional contributions received last week we collected a total of $13,671 plus $1,000 the elders sent from our contingency fund. Thank you for your generosity and compassion for the church family in Haiti. The funds we contributed were sent to the 1200 member Delmas 43 church in Port-au-Prince. We helped support the minister of that church when he attended and graduated from Freed Hardeman University.
Ladies Game Night
The ladies’ game night will resume in February.
Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps
The Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps is coming to Blount County on Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, at Heritage High School. There is information on the bulletin board if you are interested in helping as a professional volunteer (doctor, dentist, nurse, EMT, etc.) or an on-site volunteer. Remote Area Medical will provide free health care, dental care, eye care, and technical and educational assistance to Blount Countians and those in surrounding areas in need.
Ramblers
Don’t forget to give your money for the Charleston trip to Barbara TODAY. There is a sign up sheet and information on the bulletin board about the trip planned for March 22-26 ☺☺☺ It is very important that you sign up for the pizza fellowship supper planned for TONIGHT in the Fellowship Hall after evening services. Pizza will be furnished; please indicate if you would like to bring salad or dessert to go with the pizza. New members of our church family (those 50 and above) are invited to join us.
2010 Census Work
The office has information about part time, temporary work during the census this year. If you are interested or know of someone who is, you may check with the office for information about applying.
Kick Boxing Class
The kickboxing class now has childcare available on Monday and Thursday night during class. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, please see Leanne Paddock or Amy Whaley. There is also a sign up sheet on the ladies’ bulletin board in the hallway.
Kid Crusaders/Super Kids
Kid Crusaders / Super Kids will meet Wednesday, February 3, at 5:00 p.m. in the gym. Bring $3 for pizza. PLEASE REMEMBER OUR HAITIAN CHILD, JEPHTÉ, IN YOUR PRAYERS. We have no word about him since the earthquake.
Care Group Activities
The Aqua Care Group will have a potluck soup and chili lunch after morning services on February 7. See Ben or Joyce Campbell for more information.
The Red Care Group will have a covered dish meal after morning services on February 28. See David or Presty Pittman for more information.
Congratulations
Brianna Langley recently competed in the Jr. Olympic Qualifying competition in fencing in Nashville. She won a gold in the 17 year old & under class and also a gold in the 20 year old & under class. She will go to Memphis February 13—15 for the National Jr. Olympic competition in fencing.
January 31, 2010
Sunday Morning
Announcements Bill Walt
Scripture Psalm 32 Drew Olsen
Opening Prayer Lee Allen
Communion Presiding: Randy Winstead
Jeremy Whaley, Doug Ward, Darwin Potts, Robby Wallace, Garett Savage, Kent Samuels, Robert Perry, Drew Houser
Contribution
Sermon Jonathan Jones II
“Baggage: It’s Time to Let Go”
Part 5: “I Lost My Baggage…And It Felt Great!”
Shepherd’s Prayer
Sunday Evening
Scripture 1 Peter 3: 1-7 Josh Allen
Opening Prayer Bill Morgan
Sermon Jonathan Jones II
“Hope for Difficult Times (A Study of 1 Peter)”
Part 5: “Difficulty in Marriage”
Closing Prayer Kerry Bryan
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