April 29 2015 - College Church of Christ

A weekly thought from our
senior minister, Jason Locke
Minister’s Message
ife doesn’t always work out the
way you plan or hope. As a
matter of fact, it rarely does.
Thankfully, however, the measure
of one’s life isn’t taken from how
well one’s plans work out.
Rather, we are judged by how
well we adapt to what life gives us.
Are we faithful? Do we find ways
to be thankful? Are we able to
make something good out of what
we’ve been given?
I think of Betty & Richard Haggard. They have been such a key
part of our church since the mid60s. They certainly didn’t ask for
the scenario that has played out in
their lives in recent months. But
through it all, they’ve found ways
to laugh, to enjoy their family, and
to remain true to God. I’m thankful
for their examples of faithful
obedience in spite
of very difficult
circumstances.
I’m looking forward to Easter Sunday. As we’ve done
the past several
years, we’ll have refreshments prior
to worship. Come early to share
coffee and visit with others. We’ll
dismiss the kids toward the end of
our assembly for a short, fun activity. Be on the lookout for people to
invite. And when you’re here next
Sunday, be sure to welcome visitors
with the loving embrace of Jesus.
It’s hard to believe that the Sunday Spring Classic is just a month
away. We’ll have a special guest
speaker that day, Mark Manassee
from the Culver Palms Church of
Christ in Culver City. Can’t wait!
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People, Times & Places
MINISTERS & STAFF
WEEKLY ASSEMBLY
Dr. Jason Locke
9:00-10:20 AM
Preaching Minister, 260-0825
jlockeca@gmail.com
Sandra Henderson
Worship Minister, 960-2584
sandrahenderson@comcast.net
Aaron Scott
Youth Minister, (209) 543-4255
aaronscott@collegecofc.com
Beth Haworth
Office Administrator
office@collegecofc.com
Lori Lewis
Bookkeeper
lori@collegecofc.com
ELDERS
Aaron Watson (chair)
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Dale Drury
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CHURCH OF CHRIST
Gene Sue
Arthur Wint
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Nursery
Rm 303
(For kids from birth up to 2 years)
The College Church of
Christ exists to encourage and equip Christfollowers as they live
out the mission of God
in their homes,
schools, work-places,
and neighborhoods.
SUNDAY CLASSES
Adults (10:40-11:30)
College Age
Watson
Drury
Rodriguez
Smith
Wint
Sue
Ocheltree
Rm 703
Rm 206
Rm 305
Rm 411
Rm 405
Rm 406
Fellowship Hall
Rm 700
Youth Group (10:30-11:30)
Junior High
Rm 702
High School
Rm 600
(all teens start together in Rm 600)
Kids’ Classes (10:20-11:30)
Nursery
Rm 303
Pre-School—Grade 6 500 Wing
(aka Uptown)
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
Gospel of Mark
Rm 405
Prayer Group
Rm 411
Teens
Rm 600
Kids
Fellowship Hall
Coming in April
Social Media Class (Learn how to
use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
and related technology) With
Jerry & Denise Dildine
Parenting Class (Understanding &
Shaping Behavior for Children) Led
by Wayne Massie, who earned his
MA in clinical psychology from
Pepperdine University.
You serve me a
six-course dinner
right in front of my
enemies. You
revive my drooping
head; my cup
brims with
blessing. Your
beauty and love
chase after me
every day of my
life. I’m back home
in the house of
God for the rest of
my life.
(Psalm 23:5-6)
Today’s Order of Worship
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
Loved by You
Call to Worship
In Heavenly Love Abiding
Jesus, Hold My Hand
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Loved by You
Communion ~ Randy Southall
Blessed Jesus
Our God, He Is Alive
Message ~ Jason Locke
“I Will Not Want”
After the sermon,
Time of Response
we will have a
Psalm 23
“Time of
Response.”
Offering ~ Robert Chisley
Various folks will
be available to talk
Blessing ~ Aaron Scott
or pray.
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Others will be
available to assist. Preschool children should leave for class right after
You can respond by the offering. Children K-6 can head toward their Sunmoving to one of day school classes during the final song. We invite all
adults to enjoy coffee in the foyer following worship.
the aisles.
Comments: __________________________________________
Visitor’s Card
March 29, 2015
Weekly Calendar
TUESDAY
Ladies Bible Class
Meets in room 405 at
9:45 a.m. for class this
Tuesday
WEDNESDAY
Men’s Breakfast &
Bible Study
Meets from 7-8 a.m. at
Denny’s on Shaw/First
Dinner @ 5:30 p.m.
Menu: Tostadas & Ice
Cream Sundaes
Class @ 6:30 p.m.
See the back page of the
bulletin for our current
class schedule.
SUNDAY
Sermon Discussion
Group @ 6:00 p.m. in
room 305
(Fireside Room)
Our thanks to the Wint
group and the Up-town
families for setting up the
coffee and donuts for the
month of March.
For the Record
Attendance
Worship (3/22)
Class
282
200
Contribution Report
Last Week (3/22)$ 8,070.42
Weekly Average $ 10,355.56
Weekly Budget $ 11,835.00
Totals for 2015 (thru Feb.)
Donations
$ 80,468.30
Expenses
$ 85,254.55
Deficit
$ 4,786.25
Adult Class News
Sue: It’s been great to have John Jacobo
back with us and feeling better. We had
a larger than usual group helping out
last Saturday at homeless ministry. Cornelia Baptist brought new helpers. Harry
Cline from Northside Christian offered
to pass out car show flyers at the Bakersfield car show. Sunday night sermon
study will not meet Easter Sunday, 4/5
and Sunday 4/12. Blessings to all those
from our group who have served in uptown, preschool, and nursery. Thank
you for your commitment. Kevin Leahy
will complete our study on the Bible
character Nehemiah. Today we enjoyed
a great study about a character that we
knew little about. Thank you, Kevin.
“Have we prayed as much about a problem as we have talked about it?”
Ocheltree: Breakfast potluck in class
today! Join us. Happy birthday to Stephanie Norby, 4/1
Member Prayer List:
Richard Haggard: at Hinds Hospice
Jack Lloyd: in rehab
David Morris: back slightly improving
Juana Ramirez: at Oakwood Gardens
Ongoing: Terry Tuell, Robert Wall,
John Jacobo, Tony DellaMaggiore, Joy
Black, Florence Bedoian, Donna Jenkins, Haggards, Wints, Gearys, Rochas, Gloria Chisley, Alice Farris, Al
Ramirez & Richard Campos
Other Prayer Requests:
Mike Wurst, Alberta Watkins, Bobby
Jolliff & Cheryl Foster: cancer
We give our condolences to Denise
Wooten at the death of her mother, Naomi Swem. Services are tomorrow at
Caruthers Church of Christ.
“I would like to thank my College Church
family for the support of their prayers
through Ray’s long illness. I really appreciate them and felt the love and concern
others had for him.” Donna Jenkins
Ministry Leaders & Areas of Service
Upcoming Church Activities & Events
Easter Sunday ~ Next Week
Youth Group News
Enjoy special refreshments before
worship. There are no classes that
day, but we’ll have a fun activity
for kids.
Family Bowling Tonight
The youth group and their families are invited to the Fresno
State bowling alley tonight from
6-8 p.m. It’s $8 per person. There
is no dinner provided but the
snack bar will be open.
Church Camp @ YBC
July 19-25
We’re getting ready for this year’s
edition of the Tulare/College
Church Camp at Yosemite Bible
Camp. Registration & payments
will all be on our new on-line registration site starting April 1.
Registration Dates
Church Members: April 1-30
Non-Members: May 1-31
Late Registration: June 1-30 (Add
$30 to total cost)
Cost Break-Down:
 Campers going into 4th & up to
going into grade 8: $165
 Campers going into 9th coming out of grade 12: $185
 Staff: $75 & pre-campers: $50
Preschool
Our preschool ministry needs a
skilled volunteer to read a short
story and sing a few songs each
Sunday from 10:45-11:00 a.m. This
will be a three-month commitment. Please contact Maria Hinojosa (974-8681) to inquire about it.
3/29-4/4 Haiti Mission Trip
4/5
Easter Sunday (no class)
4/11
YBC Golf Tournament
5/3
Car Show
5/5-8
Pepperdine Lectures
7/19-25 Church Camp @ YBC
Opportunity Camp Forms
There is a mandatory training day
on April 18 for those interested in
attending this June. Get opportunity camp forms at opportunitycamp.org and return to Aaron
as soon as possible.
Bookkeeper Transition
After 16 months of excellent service as our paid bookkeeper, Lori
Lewis is stepping aside. She will
be taking on more hours as a
caretaker for John Jacobo and
could no longer continue in this
role on our staff. Lori and her
family will continue to be a vital
part of our church family.
Effective April 1, our finance
ministry and the elders have decided to contract our bookkeeping work with Finch, Ocheltree,
Rowland & Shoopman, CPAs.
This is Steve Ocheltree’s firm.
Tammy Howerton from that firm
will become our bookkeeper.
We’ll publish her contact information in the coming days.
Member Addition
Audio
Baptistry
Bridal & Baby Showers
Building & Grounds
Car Show
College Ministry
Communion Preparation
Elementary Ministry (Uptown)
Lex Henderson
Marilyn Green
Charlie Hyatt
Randy Southall
Gene Sue
Sandra Henderson
Rick & Rosana Cummings
Dirk & Amber Elliott, Robert & Robyn
Gonzales, Ruth Hutchison
External Mercy
Brook Gale
Family Care (Internal Mercy)
Don Pierce
Finance Ministry
Fausto Hinojosa
Funeral Meals
Pat McKinzie
Greeters
Dale Harper
Homeless Ministry
Gene Sue
Hospitality
Sean Gresham
Missions Ministry
Gary Pendleton
Nursery Ministry
Louise Stuckert
Office & Administration
Marilyn Green
Overcomers Outreach
Roger Howell
Pantry
Merilyn Boren
Preschool Ministry
Maria Hinojosa
Renew
Jason Locke
Security
Tony DellaMaggiore
Summer Church Camp
Robert & Robyn Gonzales, Tannon &
Theresa Pafford
Threads of Love
Gay Morris
Trunk or Treat
Aaron Scott
Ushers
Larry Cowger
Van
Aaron Scott
Veteran's Breakfast
Mike Eckrich
Visual Arts
Jon Frame
Website
Robin Button
Wednesday Night Dinners
Brian MacDougall
Women's Ministry
Grace Pendleton
Worship & Music
Sandra Henderson
Youth Ministry
Aaron Scott
Deacons: Rick Cummings, Mike Eckrich, Jon Frame, Brook Gale, Roman
Gonzalez, Kyle Mason, Jeff Swain, and Carl Wooten
Prayer Request Card:
Date: 3/29/2015
Updates (Address, Phone, E-Mail):
Vicki Santos
24893 Auberry Rd.
Clovis, CA 93619
Member Requests & Information
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