Bulletin APRIL 26, 2020
WESTFIELD CHURCH OF CHRIST
1610 WESTFIELD LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77073
ELDERS:
James Fillyaw: 713-560-5104; Hubert Crowson: 281-732-9606;
Jerry Loyd: 713-775-5377;
Church Office: 281-821-8531
CHURCH SERVICES
NOTICE: Church services have been put on hold for a period of time. We will still put
out a bulletin and plan to send it to all members that have access to e-mail or other
means. Stay in touch with the elders and other members as we struggle with you. May
God bless this effort.
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but
exhorting one another, and so much the more, as you see the day approaching”
(Hebrews 10:25).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR APRIL
7th Kaleh Briggs; 16th Greg Bone;
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FOR APRIL
None Listed;
READING THE NEW TESTAMENT: COLOSSIANS:
Chapter 3:18-25: Family Relations: Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting
in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.
Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart. Slaves, in all
things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those
who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do,
do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord
you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done,
and that without partiality. Chapter 4:1-13: Fellow Workers: Masters, grant to your
slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. Devote
yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the
same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may
speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; that I may
make it clear in the way I ought to speak. Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward
outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace,
as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each
person. As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and
fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. For I have sent him to you
for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may
encourage your hearts; and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who
is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here.
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas’ cousin
Mark (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him); and
also Jesus who is called Justus; these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of
God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be an encouragement to
me. Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bond slave of Jesus Christ, sends you
his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand
perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. For I testify for him that he has a deep
concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
(More Next Week! Stay Tuned!)
ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO BE SPIRITUALLY MINDED!
Zeke Flores, Herty Church of Christ Bulletin, Lufkin, Texas
Years ago, when I worked for a Caterpillar dealer, I got the opportunity to visit several
Cat. Factories. One was a foundry where they produced metal parts of all kinds from
large engine blocks to the smaller parts that keep an engine running. We were told
that different metals purify at different temperatures and we got to see some of the
process. During the heating, we saw the ‘dross’ curling up to the surface where it was
separated from the red orange highly heated metal. This process is important if the
final piece is going to have the quality it needs.
The same is somewhat true for us. God purifies us with fiery trials of differing
temperatures all intended to release the corruption from within and make us stronger,
higher quality, disciples. But the process isn’t easy. It hurts and sometimes the
“growing pains” of these strengthening trials is not very palpable (well-received).
You can probably think of several incidents in your life that, while troublesome and
hurtful, ended up making a better, more mature Christian. It’s good to recognize the
pain, but it’s better to know that, by it, God is helping to release the dross that hampers
your character. Stick with it and someday you’ll celebrate the result. “The refining pot
is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts” (Prov. 17:3).
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
TRUTH DOES NOT FEAR QUESTIONING . . .
Carl Peterson, Herty Church of Christ Bulletin, Lufkin, Texas
Truth does not fear questioning and investigation. A well-founded faith can withstand
people poking at the foundation. In fact, which speaks better of someone claiming to
be on the side of truth: “Take my word for it,” or “Ask me anything”?
Christians are often accused of blind faith---of believing in something without any
reasonable or factual basis. And let’s be honest: we often leave ourselves open to
the charge because of how we talk about our faith and what we believe. We treat it as
something that exists apart from the available evidence. We divorce our faith from the
process of scientific inquiry since the loudest voices in science say the science leads
elsewhere. And if that’s how we treat it, why would we expect our accusers to be any
more charitable?
Paul spoke of more than 500 who were witnesses to the resurrection (1st Cor. 15:6).
He said most were still living at the time he wrote First Corinthians. The implication?
You could ask them about the resurrection. Ask them about what they had seen. Are
we willing to have what we believe subjected to the same scrutiny? Are we confident
enough in the reason for our hope that we are willing to lay it out on the table for
someone else to scrutinize?
“I am resolved no longer to linger, charmed by the world’s delight; Things that are
higher, things that are nobler, These have allured my sight. I will hasten to Him, Hasten
so glad and free, (Hasten glad and free,) Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee.”
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ATTENTION: Our next open-pantry day has been put on hold for a few months. Let’
s not forget to restock the pantry.
NOTICE: The program, ‘In Search of the Lord’s Way’, airs on Sunday mornings: On
DISH Network, 7 to 7:30 a.m., local TV channel 57. On Uverse, 6:00 a.m., Sunday, ch.
1180. Check your provider if different.
ATTENTION: The worship service at Village on the Park, on Sundays, has been put
on hold for an unspecified time. It shall return soon.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
TEST YOUR BIBLE KNOWLEDGE!
‘Bible Riddles’ You Should Know (Easy From the O.T.):
1.God’s Spirit will be poured on all flesh, spoke _____ the prophet of old;
It came to pass on the Day of Pentecost, as God’s mystery of did unfold.
2.To a valley of dry bones, the Lord my spirit took;
As dead bones without hope, the house of Israel did look.
3.The vineyard of Naboth, my soul did yearn and crave;
He steadfastly refused to sell, and ended in his grave.
Answers to Last Week’s ‘Bible Riddles’: 1. King Saul (1 Sam. 31:1-6); 2.Job’s wife (Job
2:1-10); 3.A friend (Prov. 18:24).
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Our memory verse for April comes from the New Testament book of Matthew. Only
one verse. Easy and familiar.
Repeat it over and over, ten times ten. You can do it.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find;
Knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7)
REPEAT IT AGAIN; THEN AGAIN; TEN TMES TEN
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
HOW MANY CHURCHES DID JESUS BUILD?
Who should I ask? Religious authorities? My friends? Why not ask Jesus? He said
He would build His church. “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I
will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:
18). Why not ask Paul? He said there is one body. “There is one body and one
Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4).
HOW CAN I BE SAVED? WHY NOT ASK JESUS?
Jesus said: “you must believe” (John 8:24); “you must repent” (Luke 13:3); “you
must confess” (Matt. 10:32-33); “you must be baptized” (Mark 16:16). Jesus said it
all; just ask Him.
REMEMBER IN PRAYERS….
Norma Hicks; Sharon (Norma’s dtg.in-law); Violet Kendrick & family; Jean Williams;
Kenneth Bone; ‘Ro’ Higgins (Roy Higgins son); Selena Baker; Louise Drake; Ramona
Jackson; Ed Walker; Ken, Beverly, Kamryn Fillyaw; Ronnie Weaver; Suzie Stephens;
‘Cotton’ Weaver; Evalette Dunbar; Jim Endy; Amelia Williamson; Rebecca Stone; Faye
Stephens; Billie Nelson; Henderson family; Ethel & Hubert Crowson; Charles Melvin;
Don Blackwell; Mildred Edmonds; Maya Briggs;
SPECIAL PRAYERS TODAY FOR….
Bro. Jim Endy was admitted to the Houston N/W Hospital for observation. Remember
him and Sande and Holly in your prayers as they face this.
Sis. Evalette Dunbar having some tests. Remember her in your prayers.
Bro. Hubert & Sis. Ethel doing better. Remember them in your prayers.
Baby Maya Briggs doing better. Remember her and family in your prayers.
Sis. Mildred Edmonds is fighting cancer. Remember her in your prayers.
Sis. Rebecca (Becky) Stone needs our prayers.
Sis. Billie Nelson needs our prayers.
Remember Ken, Beverly, and Kamryn Fillyaw in your prayers.
Remember Bro. Cotton Weaver in your prayers.
Sis Amelia Williamson doing better. Remember her in prayers.
Sis. Jean Williams doing better. Remember her in prayers.
Bro. Kenneth Bone doing well and still needs our prayers.
Ronnie Weaver still needs our prayers.
Ed Walker still needs our prayers.
Bro. Shawn Henderson & family needs our prayers as they deal with illnesses.
“. . . The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much” (James 5:
16b).
WESTFIELD CHURCH OF CHRIST
1610 WESTFIELD LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77073
ELDERS:
James Fillyaw: 713-560-5104; Hubert Crowson: 281-732-9606;
Jerry Loyd: 713-775-5377;
Church Office: 281-821-8531
CHURCH SERVICES
NOTICE: Church services have been put on hold for a period of time. We will still put
out a bulletin and plan to send it to all members that have access to e-mail or other
means. Stay in touch with the elders and other members as we struggle with you. May
God bless this effort.
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but
exhorting one another, and so much the more, as you see the day approaching”
(Hebrews 10:25).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR APRIL
7th Kaleh Briggs; 16th Greg Bone;
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FOR APRIL
None Listed;
READING THE NEW TESTAMENT: COLOSSIANS:
Chapter 3:18-25: Family Relations: Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting
in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.
Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart. Slaves, in all
things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those
who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do,
do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord
you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done,
and that without partiality. Chapter 4:1-13: Fellow Workers: Masters, grant to your
slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. Devote
yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the
same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may
speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; that I may
make it clear in the way I ought to speak. Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward
outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace,
as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each
person. As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and
fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. For I have sent him to you
for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may
encourage your hearts; and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who
is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here.
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas’ cousin
Mark (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him); and
also Jesus who is called Justus; these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of
God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be an encouragement to
me. Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bond slave of Jesus Christ, sends you
his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand
perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. For I testify for him that he has a deep
concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
(More Next Week! Stay Tuned!)
ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO BE SPIRITUALLY MINDED!
Zeke Flores, Herty Church of Christ Bulletin, Lufkin, Texas
Years ago, when I worked for a Caterpillar dealer, I got the opportunity to visit several
Cat. Factories. One was a foundry where they produced metal parts of all kinds from
large engine blocks to the smaller parts that keep an engine running. We were told
that different metals purify at different temperatures and we got to see some of the
process. During the heating, we saw the ‘dross’ curling up to the surface where it was
separated from the red orange highly heated metal. This process is important if the
final piece is going to have the quality it needs.
The same is somewhat true for us. God purifies us with fiery trials of differing
temperatures all intended to release the corruption from within and make us stronger,
higher quality, disciples. But the process isn’t easy. It hurts and sometimes the
“growing pains” of these strengthening trials is not very palpable (well-received).
You can probably think of several incidents in your life that, while troublesome and
hurtful, ended up making a better, more mature Christian. It’s good to recognize the
pain, but it’s better to know that, by it, God is helping to release the dross that hampers
your character. Stick with it and someday you’ll celebrate the result. “The refining pot
is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts” (Prov. 17:3).
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
TRUTH DOES NOT FEAR QUESTIONING . . .
Carl Peterson, Herty Church of Christ Bulletin, Lufkin, Texas
Truth does not fear questioning and investigation. A well-founded faith can withstand
people poking at the foundation. In fact, which speaks better of someone claiming to
be on the side of truth: “Take my word for it,” or “Ask me anything”?
Christians are often accused of blind faith---of believing in something without any
reasonable or factual basis. And let’s be honest: we often leave ourselves open to
the charge because of how we talk about our faith and what we believe. We treat it as
something that exists apart from the available evidence. We divorce our faith from the
process of scientific inquiry since the loudest voices in science say the science leads
elsewhere. And if that’s how we treat it, why would we expect our accusers to be any
more charitable?
Paul spoke of more than 500 who were witnesses to the resurrection (1st Cor. 15:6).
He said most were still living at the time he wrote First Corinthians. The implication?
You could ask them about the resurrection. Ask them about what they had seen. Are
we willing to have what we believe subjected to the same scrutiny? Are we confident
enough in the reason for our hope that we are willing to lay it out on the table for
someone else to scrutinize?
“I am resolved no longer to linger, charmed by the world’s delight; Things that are
higher, things that are nobler, These have allured my sight. I will hasten to Him, Hasten
so glad and free, (Hasten glad and free,) Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee.”
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
ATTENTION: Our next open-pantry day has been put on hold for a few months. Let’
s not forget to restock the pantry.
NOTICE: The program, ‘In Search of the Lord’s Way’, airs on Sunday mornings: On
DISH Network, 7 to 7:30 a.m., local TV channel 57. On Uverse, 6:00 a.m., Sunday, ch.
1180. Check your provider if different.
ATTENTION: The worship service at Village on the Park, on Sundays, has been put
on hold for an unspecified time. It shall return soon.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
TEST YOUR BIBLE KNOWLEDGE!
‘Bible Riddles’ You Should Know (Easy From the O.T.):
1.God’s Spirit will be poured on all flesh, spoke _____ the prophet of old;
It came to pass on the Day of Pentecost, as God’s mystery of did unfold.
2.To a valley of dry bones, the Lord my spirit took;
As dead bones without hope, the house of Israel did look.
3.The vineyard of Naboth, my soul did yearn and crave;
He steadfastly refused to sell, and ended in his grave.
Answers to Last Week’s ‘Bible Riddles’: 1. King Saul (1 Sam. 31:1-6); 2.Job’s wife (Job
2:1-10); 3.A friend (Prov. 18:24).
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Our memory verse for April comes from the New Testament book of Matthew. Only
one verse. Easy and familiar.
Repeat it over and over, ten times ten. You can do it.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find;
Knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7)
REPEAT IT AGAIN; THEN AGAIN; TEN TMES TEN
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
HOW MANY CHURCHES DID JESUS BUILD?
Who should I ask? Religious authorities? My friends? Why not ask Jesus? He said
He would build His church. “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I
will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:
18). Why not ask Paul? He said there is one body. “There is one body and one
Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4).
HOW CAN I BE SAVED? WHY NOT ASK JESUS?
Jesus said: “you must believe” (John 8:24); “you must repent” (Luke 13:3); “you
must confess” (Matt. 10:32-33); “you must be baptized” (Mark 16:16). Jesus said it
all; just ask Him.
REMEMBER IN PRAYERS….
Norma Hicks; Sharon (Norma’s dtg.in-law); Violet Kendrick & family; Jean Williams;
Kenneth Bone; ‘Ro’ Higgins (Roy Higgins son); Selena Baker; Louise Drake; Ramona
Jackson; Ed Walker; Ken, Beverly, Kamryn Fillyaw; Ronnie Weaver; Suzie Stephens;
‘Cotton’ Weaver; Evalette Dunbar; Jim Endy; Amelia Williamson; Rebecca Stone; Faye
Stephens; Billie Nelson; Henderson family; Ethel & Hubert Crowson; Charles Melvin;
Don Blackwell; Mildred Edmonds; Maya Briggs;
SPECIAL PRAYERS TODAY FOR….
Bro. Jim Endy was admitted to the Houston N/W Hospital for observation. Remember
him and Sande and Holly in your prayers as they face this.
Sis. Evalette Dunbar having some tests. Remember her in your prayers.
Bro. Hubert & Sis. Ethel doing better. Remember them in your prayers.
Baby Maya Briggs doing better. Remember her and family in your prayers.
Sis. Mildred Edmonds is fighting cancer. Remember her in your prayers.
Sis. Rebecca (Becky) Stone needs our prayers.
Sis. Billie Nelson needs our prayers.
Remember Ken, Beverly, and Kamryn Fillyaw in your prayers.
Remember Bro. Cotton Weaver in your prayers.
Sis Amelia Williamson doing better. Remember her in prayers.
Sis. Jean Williams doing better. Remember her in prayers.
Bro. Kenneth Bone doing well and still needs our prayers.
Ronnie Weaver still needs our prayers.
Ed Walker still needs our prayers.
Bro. Shawn Henderson & family needs our prayers as they deal with illnesses.
“. . . The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much” (James 5:
16b).
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