SON LIGHT

UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST

Vol. 34, No. 37 Sept. 11, 2008

Murray, Kentucky

August 2008 Report from Joseph Rikamahu (Indonesia)

Translated by John Murdock

I am now well after a week at the hospital with complications in my eyes because of diabetes. Now I must take insulin shots 2 times every day and it really hurts! An automatic injection system is available. But it is very expensive, and my insurance will not pay for it.

The Congregation in Bogor: Last Sunday we had 40 people for the service in Bogor. Three WBS students and 2 neighbors near our place of worship worshipped with us. We now have 750 students enrolled in WBS studying lessons 1-4. There are 200 of the students from South Sulawesi, 300 from Bogor and Bandung; and the remainder are from Jakarta, Medan, Balikpapan and Manado. I hope we have still more students responding to the newspaper ads we placed earlier.

Peter (Joseph and Shirley’s son) will be married on the 31^st of August 2008 at Bogor Lakeside. Brother Walter Rolos will perform the ceremony. Please pray for them.

We have a new responsibility in which we have 2 more children now with us. They are Fahrol and Evi. Their mother passed away and before she died she asked Shirley to take care of them.

South Sulawesi: There are new developments in this area in which those who followed our training program are teaching many people who hear and accept the gospel of Christ. At the time of their last report, 8 more people had been baptized. Dima evangelized 35 families and restored 5 souls to the church. The training is very valuable to them, and I hope we can hold it again next year.

Central and East Sulawesi: The news from these areas is good. They are happy to have temporary buildings and accept the responsibility for improving the buildings to more permanent status on their own.

West Sulawesi: We have a new challenge in adding a work in this province. We have made plans to go in September to work on evangelizing that area. Ambo and Ramabay will go with me. There are excellent prospects for developing new members there.

That is all for now. Please pray for me and all the evangelists and congregations in Indonesia. Thank you and may God bless you.

In His service,

Joseph and Shirley

Charley’s Comments

If the weather cooperates we are planning to have a tailgate party here on the church grounds this Saturday afternoon from 3:00-5:30. We’ll have a couple of grills going and some hamburgers and dogs available to all, as long as they last. If you’d like to bring your own grill and tailgate with us, please feel free to join us. You are also welcome to use our grills, if you want to bring your own food, but don’t want to fool with a grill. The game starts at six so our pre-game activities will wind down, again, weather permitting, around 5:30 or so. Come out and enjoy the afternoon with us and then take in the football game at MSU.

On Saturday, September 20^th, the UCSC Alumni and Friends Association will be sponsoring a yard sale at the UCSC parking lot. If you have items that you would be willing to donate to this sale, please contact me soon. All items donated to the sale that are not sold at the yard sale will be donated to Angels Attic. If you donate items that do not sell and you want those items back after the sale, you will need to pick up your items after the sale on Saturday. Otherwise, everything will be loaded up on Saturday and taken to Angels Attic as soon as possible. If possible, please price your items before bringing them to the UCSC. All proceeds from the sale will go into the general fund of the UCSC Alumni and Friends Association. Thanks.

Youth and Family News

Updated Calendars for September and October are now available.  See me if you need a calendar. There will be extras hanging on my office door and in the high school class room.  The web site has been updated as well.  You can check that out at www.universityouth.org.

This Friday night (September 12th) we will have a Parent's Night Out from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  This is free of charge!  We ask only that you bring a snack (no popcorn please)!  We will meet downstairs at 6 p.m.  We will have games, activities, and movies for the kids!  Invite any friends you know who may need a night out together.

Any of the older kids who would like to help us are welcome to attend as well!

If your child has signed up for Celebration, their $45 is due as soon as possible. For each child, I will need their t-shirt size, a signed behavior contract, and a medical form (if they haven't filled one out before). I will send the behavior contracts out to all those who have signed up. If you thought you signed up but have not received an email, then let me know immediately!

A.W.O.L. Jr. (A Work of Love) for our 2 to 10 year old group will be September 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have a few homes that need us to help clean their yards. If you know of others who need simple clean up work done around their homes, please see me or Keith Hays. We are able to help a limited number of people, so please let us know as soon as possible.

Have a Blessed Week!

roy

Remember in Prayer

Webb Caldwell receiving treatments in Murray; Earleen Doran Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN rm. 5113; Dortha Dunn MCCH Rehab rm. 436; Vernon Gantt MCCH 226; Marguerite Morgan MCCH rm. 961; Roszella Williams at Spring Creek; Wanda Willoughby at home,

Continuing Prayer List: Liz Brown, Jerry Callahan (Kaye Marasco’s son-in-law), Steve Chadwick (brother of Jane Garland), Laura Nell Cochran, Dortha Dunn, Linda Fain, Jane Garland, Gail Harris, Mildred Hodge, Doug Johnson (cousin of Kent Sutherland),Evelyn & Wayne Johnston, Cecil Like, Myra Nanny, Dorys Norsworthy, Mary Jean Packett, (sister of Margaret Dunn), Kay Ray, Larue Spann, Melba Suiter, Tom Travis (Kay’s father-in-law), Bernice Wallin, Richard Wilson (brother of Jack).

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

Change of Address

Pat and Betsy Powell

208 Woodspoint Rd.

Lexington, KY 40502-1906

Betsy– 270-519-1443

Pat– 270-210–6468

Eugene and Joann Bustle

54 Gray Street

Fulton, KY 42041

Congratulations!

Bill and Kathy Nelson are very happy to announce the birth of their new granddaughter. Bell Grace Cleaver was born Wednesday night (just in time to save Bill from the Blood Donation table)! The proud parents are Russell and Lacy Cleaver.

In Appreciation

Dear Church Family,

We appreciate all the kindness shown to our family during Bobby’s recent passing. The prayers, flowers, food and many other expressions of your concern and love have made this difficult time easier to bear.

Verona, Ken and Kelley Grogan

Dear Friends,

Webb and I truly appreciate all the kindness shown to us during this time of illness. You’ll never know how much a card, a prayer, a call or a hug will mean until you need it.

In Christian Love,

Webb and Julia Caldwell

In Sympathy

Many will remember David and Kim Jewell (Barbara Jewell’s son and wife) who did attend University Church. Kim’s twin sister, Karen Thompson, passed away this past week-end. There was a private service in Paris, TN. If you wish to send a card their address is:

David and Kim Jewell

103 Mohawk Trail

Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Sept. 7 – Stats

Bible Classes — 232

A.M. Worship – 322

Evening – 41 / Life Groups 150

Contribution - $9066.

Important Announcement

A special new ministry toward those who struggle with various addictions is coming to University church. Individuals and families of those who are in recovery will be involved in ministering to others who want help. More details will be given in next week’s bulletin. On Sunday, September 28, all adult classes will meet in the auditorium to meet and hear David Self from the Discovery Place in Burns, Tenn.

Saints Alive

The Saints Alive group will meet at Ryan’s Steakhouse in Murray on Saturday, September 13, for breakfast at 9 a.m. The price of the buffet is $7.09 for ones 60 years and over; $7.95 for others. Anyone is welcome. There will be plenty of room even if you have not signed up.

Wednesday Evening Meals

Menu for this week, September 17 is Poppyseed Chicken casserole, salad, vegetable, dessert and drink. We begin serving at 5:30 p.m.

Contribution for Eastern European Mission

On Sunday, September 28th, you will have the opportunity to give toward the printing and providing Bibles to public schools in the state of Donetsk, Ukraine. Envelopes will be provided for you to use.

Come-and-Go Tea

Ladies, there will be a “Come-and-Go” Tea in honor of “Baby Boy” and Megan Colson (daughter of Kenny and Carolyn). The tea will be September 28 at the home of Terri DeLancey, 2003 Azalea Court, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Selections are at Wal-Mart.

Areas Meetings

Northside Church of Christ Gospel Meeting, Mayfield, September 15-17 at 7:00 p.m.

9th Street Church of Christ Gospel Meeting, Paducah, September 14-18 at 7:00 p.m.

See Family News Bulletin board for details.

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

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.