SON LIGHT
UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Vol. 34, No. 32
August 7, 2008
Murray, Kentucky
This Wednesday
August 13 - 7:00
p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Chris Hunter
This next Wednesday we will conclude our
Summer Series with Chris Hunter’s presentation entitled, “God Revealed
Through Nature.” In Romans 1: 20,
Paul wrote, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible
qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being
understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” The Bible often uses nature to illustrate
qualities of God. During this
presentation, Chris will discuss which of God’s qualities are revealed in
nature to help support our faith.
As a former member of the University
Church family, Chris is known and loved by many. In June of 2006, he presented two programs
here entitled “The Wonders of Creation” that were very well received. He
examined how a person can be certain that God exists by looking at the wondrous
creation. Chris’ current
presentation serves as a capstone to these previous programs.
Currently, Chris lives in Frankfort,
Kentucky, were he teaches environmental education. He previously worked as a naturalist at Land
Between The Lakes.
I know we have all been encouraged to see
the spiritual growth of Chris over the past few years. We want to continue to encourage him and at
the same time benefit not only from his special knowledge of nature, but now
his understanding of God’s word and how it relates to the creation around
us. Invite a friend and be with us next
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
--Richard D. Youngblood
The
Listening Lab
A Special Learning Experience
presented by
Sojourner
Mission
We have seventeen individuals signed up for the
Listening Lab as presented by Gary Thorsen, Tuesday through Saturday, August
19-23 (except for Wednesday). This
intensive, interactive program is being presented in Churches of Christ all
across the country and has received enthusiastic response from
participants.
On Sunday morning, August 17, all of our adult and
teen classes are invited to join together in the auditorium to hear Gary
Thorsen give an introduction to this special program. Others may be interested in participating
after that.
The Listening Lab was first developed by Dr. John
Savage as a result of research on why some church members remain active and
others become inactive. Since that time,
it has helped Christians enhance communication with fellow-Christians, spouses,
children, co-workers, friends, etc.
The emphasis is upon “Lab.” This is not a series of lectures. Each participant will work with a learning
partner and as part of a support group.
It does involve a major time commitment of two and a half hours each
evening and eight hours on Saturday. You
are requested to sign up ahead of time.
However, Gary Thorsen says that few who have started this Lab ever drop
out. Adults and teens have participated
and enjoyed the learning experience.
Leaflets with more information are available on the
Information Tables.
August 3 –
Stats
Bible Classes — 215
A.M. Worship – 286
Evening – 60 / Life Groups –137
Contribution - $8679.
Youth and Family News
Our
Luau last weekend was a lot of fun! A big “Thank You” goes to Walter and
Patty Mehr for all the work they put into it!
I would like to meet with all parents at
Ryan's Steakhouse in Murray on Friday night, August 15th, at 6:00 p.m. If
you plan to attend, please let me know in advance so I can contact the
restaurant and let them know how many to expect!
The Note
Takers will be going on a trip to St. Louis August 22-24. This is one
of our favorite trips (and the last one for some of our 7th graders). We
will be checking out the Arch, the Science Center, the Zoo and more! Note Takers, make sure to bring your
notes to me for each and every week!
Family Day at the Park will be Saturday,
August 30, at 11 a.m. We will have a cook out along with some games and
activities! I will give you more information as the day approaches!
August calendars are hanging on the board
next to my office door if you need one. If your child plays a sport that
is not listed on the calendar, please let me know so that I can rectify that!
School is starting back. Let us remember the
students and the teachers in our prayers!
Roy
Remember in Prayer
Laura Nell Cochran at home; Earleen Doran has moved to MCCH Rehab. rm. 432; Patsy
Horton, Betsy Powell’s mother, moved
to Lourdes Rehab rm. 820; Elnisha Jones MCCH; Linda Parker, mother of
Traci Green, had knee surgery Tuesday at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. She
is in rm. 416.
Continuing Prayer List: Liz Brown, Jerry Callahan (Kaye Marasco’s son-in-law), Steve Chadwick (brother of Jane Garland), Laura Nell Cochran, Megan Colson, Dortha Dunn, Linda Fain, Jane Garland, Gail Harris, Mildred Hodge, Evelyn & Wayne Johnston, Cecil Like, Myra Nanny, Steve Nanny, Dorys Norsworthy, Kay Ray, Rocky Shapla, Larue Spann, Melba Suiter, Tom Travis (Kay’s father-in-law), Bernice Wallin
Nursing Homes: Fern Terrace: Marguerite Morgan (#2). Spring Creek Health Care: Paul Bailey (413), Alice Like (401A), Harry Sledd (119A), Gerald Waldrop (413A), Roszella Williams (407A): Morningside Assisted Living, Mayfield, KY: Stilline Green (Sharon Youngblood’s mother). Paducah Rehab, Paducah, KY: Jack Boaz
Military: Matthew Chrisman (Cindy Veach’s nephew), Taylor Houston (JoAnn Coy’s nephew.
Missionaries: Marie Dutton (Brazil)
Antonio Garcia & Family (Mexico)
Joseph & Shirley Rikumahu (Indonesia)
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of additional
“Meat Browners” for the Wednesday
evening meals. If you can brown 5 lbs. of ground beef once a month see Melisa
Stark. The meat is provided and available in the church kitchen.
Wednesday
Evening Meals
The Wednesday evening meals will
begin again on August 20 at 5:30 p.m. We will have grilled
hamburgers and all the trimmings. This is a church-wide meal where one can
come, relax and eat a good meal before going to Bible class at 7:00 p.m.
Thank You
Thank you so much for the kindness you have
shown me since my recent surgery. You each have a special place in my heart.
Sincerely,
Kay Ray
Thanks
Dear Church family-
Thanks for paying some of church camp.
Blayne Bogard
Thank you for paying a portion of our money
for church camp.
Thanks, Braxton Bogard
Gospel Meeting
Kirksey Church of Christ
Gospel Meeting will be August 10-12 at 7:00 p.m. Speaker will be John Dale.
See Family News Bulletin
board for more details.
Budget Shortfall
Many of us are feeling the current economic
crunch. What affects each of us
individually affects us as a church.
Being fully aware of this, our elders are committed to careful
stewardship of funds that are given.
They also want to encourage all of us to make every effort to practice
good stewardship. In times like this, we
become more aware of our need for careful management, but we must also
recognize that all we have comes from God and is only entrusted to us. Please be in prayer that we may be able
fulfill the mission he has for us both as individual Christians and as a
church. We must trust him and continue
to give as he provides.
New Wednesday Bible
Study
Beginning on Wednesday, August 20, we will
have a new series of Bible studies on the grand prophecies of Isaiah. The following teachers are already preparing
for seventeen challenging lessons between August and December: Dan Davis, Bobby
Martin, David Taylor and Richard Youngblood.
A ladies class and an independent Bible study class will also be
available.
Teach a Children’s Bible
Class?
We are currently re-organizing our Sunday
and Wednesday Bible classes for children.
Beginning in September, we are asking teachers to help us fill our
classes for the coming year by each taking a class for one quarter at a time. If you have any interest in helping with our
children, please phone Jan or Richard at the church office. We hope to be in contact with many of you who
have taught in the past about helping with this new plan. Please consider helping with this very
important ministry.
University Church of
Christ
801 North 12th
Street, Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1881
www.nchrist.org