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ELDERS Jeff Blackmon Kevin Farley Zandy Goode James King Tim Loftin Steve White DEACONS Michael Abel Joe Avery Johnny Combs Chris Conner Paul Cummings Sean Donaho Randy Eubank Todd Gleaton Bob Gwin Joe Herbelin Harvie Welch

LAKE SHORE DRIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST

MAY 1, 2013

BULLETIN

NUMBER 17

WHEAT SEEDS
I have watched many relationships die. Friendships, marriages, siblings, and more too many of them are killed by selfishness. Here are three ways that selfishness kills relationships. First, relationships are stabbed when one or both or all parties to the union allow ego to get in the way and insist they are right. There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to death (Proverbs 14:12). Second, relationships are bludgeoned when those who are right persist in their refusal to listen to anyone else. The very imperfect nature of humanity demands that we each accept the possibility of error, and that we be willing to hear and accept the opinions, instructions and feelings of others in the relationship. The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice (Proverbs 12:15). Third, relationships are strangled when those who think they are right maintain their inflexibility and refuse to change their own behavior. A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it (Proverbs 22:3). Let us be humble. Let us listen to others. Let us be willing make changes. Relationships are too valuable to let selfishness murder them without a fight! Bobby Wheat

DALES NOTES
Forget what hurt you in the past, but never forget what it taught you. Memory is a strange thing! Its good in the fact that it helps us remember good times, people, places, and things. Those are memories that help us enjoy life. Those are memories that keep friendships going. We remember times that we succeeded in an effort. Those are memories we cherish. Its a strange thing because it also has its down side. We remember bad times, things, and people. We remember times that we completely dropped the ball and let someone, even ourselves, down. We remember times that others let us down. Those are memories that hinder us. God gave us memory. Heres what I think is one reason. He gave us memory to learn. Face it, there will be times that we drop the ball, that we sin. We as human beings tend to remember those times and beat ourselves up about them. What I believe God wants us to do is this: realize weve sinned, own it, repent of it, learn from it, and move on. Satan wants us to keep remembering our times of failure. Satan wants it to drag us down and keep us from doing good. Thats not what God wants. He wants us to learn from it, and then continue down the path he has for us. Remember. Remember to let go and move on. Dale

MINISTERS Ernie Christie-Pulpit Dale Sheehy -Youth and Family Bobby Wheat - Evangelism MISSIONS LAKE SHORE DRIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2800 LAKE SHORE DRIVE WACO, TEXAS 76708-1010 (254) 753-1503 and FAX: (254) 753-2477 EMAIL: lsdcofc@sbcglobal.net WEB PAGE: www.churchofchristlakeshore.net Eastern European Mission Brown Trail School of Preaching Rod Kyle - New Zealand Terry Laurence - Fort Defiance, Arizona Mack Lyon - Search TV Roland Mohsen - France Glen Henton - Miami, Florida SUNDAY Bible Classes9:00 AM Worship Services10:00 AM Worship Services6:00 PM TUESDAY Ladies Bible Class9:30 AM (Sept. - May) WEDNESDAY Devotional and Bible Classes7:00 PM

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ASSIGNMENTS
SUNDAY Announcements AM Song Leader PM Song Leader Prayer Requests Video Audio Prayers AM Opening AM Closing PM Opening PM Closing Communion Joe Hooten Ray Schulz Chad Hendricks Mike Montgomery Monitors/Ushers MAY 5, 2013 Sean Donaho John Peitsmeyer Joe Hooten Steve White Mike Abel Mike Montgomery Tim Loftin Keith McCormick Steve Beatty John Garland Kevin Ordener Zane Christian Dean Conner Jay Duncan Ralph Frank Scott Lawson Bobby Sellman J/B Blackmon Z/C Goode Joe Avery Todd Gleaton Bernita Conner Rachel Farley MAY 8, 2013 Kevin Farley Bobby Wheat Ralph Frank

EARNESTLY SPEAKING
Paul encourages Timothy who Paul claims as his own son in the faith (1 Tim. 1:12) to do the work of an evangelist (2 Tim. 4:5). An evangelist is a preacher; he is one who declares the gospel. A gospel preacher must 1. Be an EXAMPLE. He is to be an example to and of the believers (1 Tim. 4:12). He is to be an example in word, in manner of life, in love, in spirit, in faith and in purity. He is to practice what he preaches. 2. Be a STUDENT. He is to be a student of the word of God (1 Tim. 4:13). He is to pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to doctrine. He is to give careful thought to what he learns to give himself wholly to that which he learns (1 Tim. 4:15). 3. Be VIGILANT. He is to take heed unto himself and unto the doctrine which he preaches (1 Tim 4:16). His soul and the souls of those who hear him preach are at stake. The work of an evangelist is serious business. May God help those of us who preach to make full proof of our ministry (2 Tim. 4:5) and to be a good minister of Jesus Christ (1 Tim. 4:6). Ernie Christie

In order to check on our senior shut-ins on a more regular basis, we are going to start Adopt A Senior. If you are a senior and care to participate or if you would like to adopt a senior, please contact Janice Conner at 753-3315. Ladies Bible Class meets Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Old Fellowship Room. May 21 will be the last day of Ladies Bible Class until September 3. The class May 21 will be followed by a hamburger luncheon. Reserve May 16, 2013. The Waco area EEM benefit dinner is scheduled for that evening at Waco Hilton. Please sign the sheet in the foyer if you plan to attend. The second contribution on May 5 is for the homes for children at Cherokee and Stephenville. Thank you notes have been received from the following folks and are posted on the board in the foyer. Cherokee Home For Children The King and Loftin Shepherding groups will NOT meet May 12 due to Mothers Day. It will scheduled to another date. Sympathy is extended to Jimmy and Charla Upchurch and their family in the death of his father Joe Upchurch. The funeral was April 26 in Burkburnett. Virginia Corley placed her membership on April 28. Please update your directory. 3021 Mitchell Waco, Texas 76708 715-1717

YOUTH NEWS
The dates for the mission trip this summer are July 21-27. We will be going to Midland to work with Cross Ministries (an inner city ministry). More details soon. May 3-5: Spring Retreat. We will leave from the building at 5:00 on Friday, May 3rd. We will be back Sunday afternoon. May 12: Singing in the Annex @ 4:30 p.m. to learn new songs. May 13: Open Annex7:00 - 8:30 May 18: REACHOUT at the Gardners. Starts at 5:00 p.m. Wear tennis shoes. May 19: Bible Study for grades 6-12 at the Annex at 4:30. June 2: Senior Sunday to honor our graduating Seniors. There will be a potluck and gift presentation after evening services. If you need applications for any of the sessions at Cisco, they are in the box on my office door. _____________________________ The February-March 2013 reports from Roland and Rose Mohsen about the work in Paris, France is posted on the mission board. Please take a moment to read about the work in France. If you can volunteer at West Church of Christ to help for a few hours, go to the area where the tents and trailers are and ask for Brenda. She will find a job for you.

Greeters Parking Nursery WEDNESDAY Devotional Speaker Song Leader Prayer

If you cannot serve, please call: Joe Avery (1-254-486-9226) or Paul Cummings (845-4163)

THE RECORD
SUNDAY Classes AM Worship PM Worship Contribution 04/28/13 170 282 145 $8,451.89