SON LIGHT
UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Vol. 34, No. 23
June 5, 2008
Murray, Kentucky
THE LISTENING LAB
A Special Learning
Experience presented by the
Sojourner
Mission
Upon the recommendation of one of our
members, the elders invited Gary Thorson from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to make an
introductory presentation on the Listening Lab before a Sunday evening audience
on April 20. After hearing this
overview, they decided to invite him to return in August to present the entire
program. All of our shepherds and the
church staff who can, have committed themselves and their wives to participate
in this program. They also want to
encourage as many as can to join them on Tuesday through Saturday, August
19-23, here at the church building.
The Listening Lab was first developed by
Dr. John Savage as a result of his research on why some church members remain
active and others become inactive. Since
that time, it has helped Christians enhance communication with spouses,
children, co-workers, friends and everyone with whom we may have contact.
The emphasis is upon “Lab.” This is not a series of lectures. Each participant will work with a learning
partner and will be part of a support group.
It does involve a major time commitment of two and a half hours Tuesday
through Friday evenings and eight hours on Saturday. We need a minimum of eighteen people and
prefer a maximum of thirty, but more can be accommodated. This is not a come when you want
program. You are requested to sign up
ahead of time. Gary Thorson said that,
few who start the Lab ever drop out.
Adults and teens all across the country have participated and enjoyed
the program.
Leaflets with more information are
available on the Information Tables. You
will find a sign-up sheet on the library window.
--Richard D. Youngblood
Charley’s
Campus Comments
I appreciate those who helped us with the clean-up day at the UCSC last
Saturday. I especially appreciate the
work that Jim McCrory did in helping us finish up a few projects in the basement. We were able to complete most of the items on
our list of things to do. Hopefully, the
remaining items can be taken care of over the remainder of the summer break.
This Sunday morning several of our
students will be visiting the Central Church of Christ in Benton. The purpose of this visit is to represent the
UCSC and put in a good word for the ministry.
Grant Mathis, one of our house residents, is a member at Central and he
will have an opportunity to say a brief word or two about the UCSC during the
morning assembly. Also, a former UCSC
house resident, Cody Doores, will be leading singing at Central this
Sunday. Those students who are going are
asked to meet at the UCSC shortly before 8:30.
They will carpool together to the Central building.
We kicked off our summer schedule this week with a
group of students going to eat at Nick’s and then gathering for several games
of Wallyball at the MSU Wellness Center.
All college and college age people are invited to join us on Tuesday
nights at the UCSC. We meet at 6:30 for
dinner and around 8:00 for an activity.
This coming Tuesday our activity for the evening will be bowling.
Weather permitting you may see a group of UCSC students picking up trash this Saturday morning. In an effort to help raise money for our trip to Colorado this summer, some of the students participating will be picking up trash throughout the county at various times over the next 6-8 weeks. With the cost of fuel skyrocketing, we’re trying to raise a few extra dollars to help cover some of that expense. Honk if you see us.
Youth and Family News
We had a
wonderful time at the Ocoee River on our Spring Retreat. The rafting was
a lot of fun. A HUGE thank you to Danny for all the things he did to make this
weekend great! Special thanks to Brian Eells, Jerry Green, Tony Griffith,
and Russ Ardebili! Danny also did an excellent job with the lessons and
devotionals. The youth were on their best behavior and did an awesome job
with the rafting.
Vacation Bible School sign up sheets are on
the library window. Our VBS theme this year will be "The Lord's Army". The dates are July 21-25 with the 25th
being a family cookout and game night. Please pre-register your children
and any friends you think may be interested in attending! All children from
babies through (going into) 6th grade will need to register. VBS
will be nightly from 6:30 – 8:00 on these dates. Parents and VBS teachers,
please use the sheets on the library window to register and order
T-Shirts. LAST day to register will be
Sunday, July 6.
Some
of the things coming up in June:
·
Impact Jr. - June
13th-16th
·
Impact Sr. - June
16th-June 21st
·
A.W.O.L. - June
23rd-June 27th
We also have The Summer Youth Series, Life
Groups, UniversitYouth evening services and other dates to remember. Please
get a calendar from the bulletin board beside my office door.
Roy
Remember in Prayer
Megan Colson (daughter of Kennie and Carolyn Colson) in
Norton Hospital at Louisville, KY; Gaydara
Doren (daughter of Richard and Sue Smith) in Centennial Women’s Hospital at
Nashville, TN; Wayne Johnston is
waiting to have back surgery July 1 in Paducah; Evelyn Johnston is not feeling well; Odell Donelson (mother of Evelyn Johnston) MCCH 231; Roszella Williams at Spring Creek; Tom Yates (former member at University)
in St.Thomas Hospital at Nashville, TN; Brad
Pritchett undergoing pain management therapy in Memphis.
Continuing Prayer List: Liz Brown, Webb Caldwell, Jerry Callahan (Kaye
Marasco’s son-in-law), Winford Claiborne, Laura Nell Cochran, Earleen Doran,
Jane Garland, Gail Harris, Mildred Hodge, Wayne Johnston, Cecil Like, Bobby
Morris (brother of Ann Brooks), Myra Nanny, Steve Nanny, Dorys Norsworthy,
Rocky Shapla, Casey Smithson (Judy Overbey’s friend), Larue Spann, Melba
Suiter, Tom Travis (Kay’s father-in-law), Bernice Wallin.
Nursing Homes: Fern Terrace:
Marguerite Morgan (#2), Wayne Williams (#31). Spring Creek Health
Care: Paul Bailey (413), Jack Boaz (316), Alice Like (401A), Harry
Sledd (119A), Gerald Waldrop (413A), Roszella Williams (407A): Morningside Assisted Living:
Stilline Green (Sharon Youngblood’s mother).
Military: Matthew Chrisman (Cindy Veach’s nephew), Taylor
Houston (JoAnn Coy’s nephew), Mark West (Tonda Thomas’ son), Adam Winebarger
(Brandon’s brother).
Missionaries: Marie Dutton (Brazil)
Antonio
Garcia and Family (Mexico)
Joseph
and Shirley Rikumahu (Indonesia)
Note of Thanks
Dear Friends
There are never enough words to thank all of you for your
love and support. I knew when I fell that I would not have to go through the
surgery and recovery alone. There is always a helping arm around my shoulder
and a soft voice that tells me to just
do the best I can and everything will be OK. Within hours there were faces that
I love coming in my door. The calls and cards gave each day an extra sparkle.
The good things to eat have been enjoyed by all. I am doing great and hope to
be back with you soon. My heart is there every time the doors open. God bless
you all.
In Christian Love,
Ann Hays
Change of Address
Mary “Liz”
Oliver
809 Radio
Rd.
Almo,
KY 42020
Words of Encouragement
Brad Pritchett is currently undergoing therapy at a rehab
center in Memphis. He will be at the
center for two more weeks and is working with therapists who are helping him
explore options for pain management. He
would appreciate notes of encopurgaement from his church family and friends.
Brad Pritchett
C/O Foundation Associates
1248 Lapaloma Street
Memphis, TN
38114
June 1 – Stats
Bible Classes — 181
A.M. Worship – 232
Evening – 33 Life Groups – 125
Contribution - $7584.
Upcoming Events in Our area
Pottsville Church of Christ Gospel Singing
June 6 at 7:00 P.M. until ??
Drinks and snacks around 9:00 P.M.
Paducah Church of Christ Gospel Meeting, in Paducah meeting at the meeting
house on the corner of 25th and Adams. June 6 - June 8. Friday at 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Lebanon Church of Christ in Mayfield, VBS June 8 – June 11 at 6:30 – 8:00 each
night.
Pottsville Church of Christ Gospel Meeting in North Graves County. June 9-June 11
at
7 p.m. each night.
Glendale Church of Christ in Murray. VBS June 9-June 13 at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Check
for more details on the Family News bulletin board.
“Trusting & Serving Jesus”
University Church of Christ
Wednesday Evening Summer Series
7:00 each evening
June 18—August
13
June 18 John
Murdock and Wayne Horton
June 25 Leon
Sanderson
July 2 David
Johnson
July 9 John
Dale
July 23 Vacation Bible School
July 30 Hollis
Miller
August 6
Evertt Huffard
August 13 Chris Hunter
University Church of
Christ
801 North 12th
Street, Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1881
www.nchrist.org
Pulpit
Ministers
Charley Bazzell & Richard Youngblood
Campus
Minister
Charley Bazzell
Congregational
Minister
Richard Youngblood
Youth
& Family Minister
Roy Hawkins
Worship
Leader
Danny Claiborne
Shepherds
Dan Davis
Randy Dunn
Lloyd Hasty
Paul Randolph
Terry Smith
David Taylor
Deacons
Danny
Claiborne
Kennie
Colson
Greg
DeLancey
Jim
Feltner
John
Gallagher
Vernon Gantt
Jerry
Green
Matt
Hale
Keith
Hays
Kent
Herrington
Wayne
Horton
Jim
McCrory
Don
Overbey
Mike
Russell
Jerry
Stark
Kim Wallis
James Wilson
Regularly Scheduled Activities
You are invited and welcome
to attend any activities.
Sundays
Bible classes for all ages – 9 a.m.
Morning Worship – 10 a.m.
(Children’s Bible Hour)
Ladies Singing Group—4:00 p.m.
Evening Worship – 5 p.m.
Life Groups—
(at homes at various times)
Mondays
Men’s Prayer Breakfast – 7 a.m.
University Christian Student Center
Monday Night Meal & Devo—6 p.m.
( when classes are in session)
Tuesdays
Care Corps – For those in need – 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
Ladies Bible Class —9:30 a.m.
(during school)
Fellowship Meal—5:30-6:30 p.m.
(during school)
Bible classes – 7 p.m.