EASTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Volume 61 Issue 10/March 10, 2013

In matters of faith, unity. In matters of opinion, liberty. In all things, love.

Some Thoughts on Our Vision for Ourselves
Remember that you have to have what you desire in mind before it can come into your possession. Can you visualize yourself as Gods light to the darkness around you? Can you see yourself as a fisher of men? When we find ourselves deficient in wisdom, it is not because the Word of God has pages missing, but because we have not seen all there is on the pages we already have. It is not another book we need, but better attention to the book we have; it is not more knowledge we require, but better vision to see what has already been revealed in Jesus Christ (Eugene H. Peterson in Living the Message. Christianity Today, Vol. 40, no. 7). Do you have a picture in your mind of what God is calling you to be? Do you see yourself standing before a class teaching Gods word? Do you see yourself a light in the community in which you live? Do you see yourself as a light to those who know you personally? Have you ever visualized yourself sitting by the bedside of the sick praying with and for them as you leave them with hope and cheer? We see a bumper sticker on a lot of cars today that says, WWJD. That stands for What would Jesus do? That is precisely Gods vision for our lives. Earth is crammed with heaven, and every common bush is afire with God; but only he who sees takes off his shoes the rest sit round it and pluck blackberries. You can do it as soon as you accept and grasp Gods vision in your minds eye. Can you see yourself sharing the gospel of Christ with a friend? Do you visualize yourself praying for his/her salvation every day? Do you see yourself cultivating that friendship for Christ? Do you visualize yourself inviting that person to church or Bible study? And in the Kingdom, too, many great things start out small. Too many of us allow the late news to dictate what we think about when we go to bed. Human need is always more apparent than God's presence for the same reason that the earth always looks flat. The human need is very visible in the sickness, the loneliness, the boredom, and the busyness, while all the signs and symbols of God's word and presence are several miles away in the church sanctuary. Our awareness of human need crowds out Gods vision for our lives and then takes precedence over our attentiveness to God's presence. Sometimes our worldly visions make it impossible for Gods power to salvage our lives. We spend most of our lives trying to be like the people around us. Too often we seek to fit Gods plan into our plan. Seeking to fit Gods plan into my plan will only bring frustration. The rich young ruler came seeking to fit Gods plan into his own plans without having to give up his personal dreams. Gods vision may be contrary to the vision you have for your own life, but dont let this become a disappointment. Following Gods plan will not bring disappointment.
! ! ! ! ! ! Excerpts from: James R. Davis http://www.focusongod.com/sermon.htm

Our Purpose:

Our Mission:

To Glorify God in Every develop completely Aspect of Our Lives committed followers
Calendar of Events
Weekly Worship and Bible Study
Please see schedule on back page of this Bulletin

Each Thursday at 11 a.m. Senior Seekers meeting Second Monday of each month at 11 a.m. Area mens meeting at the Southside building First and Third Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Ladies Class Each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Coys Genesis class

Announcements
Lunch after morning worship is planned for today and for March 24. Why not stay and enjoy the food and fellowship! Our thanks to Gary Ford for speaking during our Bible Class on Sunday, February 24. Some of you have been asking when we will collect money to support Gary and Michelle, as they head to Thailand this summer. We will have a special contribution on Sunday, March 16. If you would like to give, make your check out to Eastside, note in the memo field Gary Ford, and Randy will ensure the money is sent to them. Thank you for your generosity in supporting international missions.

Paul said of the weak brother ". . . for God is able to make him stand." (Romans 14:4) Isaiah said, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee, be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." (Isaiah 41:10) In Isaiah it is written, "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Paul said that we can be more than conquers through him that loved us. (Romans 8:37) There came a leper to Jesus saying, "Lord if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed." (Matthew 8:2-3) God is saying to us "Be thou clean." God can place a holy desire in your heart. "Praise be to the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put it into the king's heart to bring honor to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem in this way. (Ezra 7:27) If God did this for the king, he can do it for you.
Excerpt from Focus on God http://focusongod.com/sermon125.htm

God's Help Is Promised

Many of our prayers today revolve around wanting the circumstances of our lives changed. But our prayers should be, "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil." (Matthew 6:13) God has provided a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13); therefore, our prayers should be, "Dear God, help us to want to see the way of escape and help us take it when we do see it." The chorus of a beautiful old song says: "His power can make you what you ought to be; His blood can cleanse your heart and make you free . . . ." God will give us power to come to him. "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." (John 1:12) God is willing to give us the power to come to Christ; He has given us power to become disciples of Christ; He has given us power to overcome through Christ!

Those in Hospitals / Rehab / Senior Living

Royal Oaks, 3500 Maple Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804 Mary Cox Sycamore Manor, 222 S. 25th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47803 Charity Kehoe, Apartment 232 Mary Plascak, Apartment 431 Westridge Healthcare, 125 West Margaret Dr., Terre Haute, IN 47802 Edith Austin, Room 102

The Youth Corner

Upcoming Events

Mar. 14, 21, 28 -7 p.m., devotional at Hal Strahms house Mar. 18, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Light House Mission Mar. 23, Winter Jam Christian Concert

Prayers and Praise for Physical and Spiritual Healing & Help

Sunday a.m. Servers for March 10

Deacon in Charge Welcome Greeters Usher Song Leader Opening Prayer Lords Table Scripture Reader Scripture Reading Prayer Requests Communion Prep Shepherds Prayer Deacon in Charge Welcome Greeters Usher Song Leader Opening Prayer Lords Table Scripture Reader Scripture Reading Prayer Requests Communion Prep Shepherds Prayer Phil Cornwell John Harvester Jane & Leonie Paul Wasson Ray Nightingale Tim Prestridge John Johnson Bryce Woodason John 1:10-18 Randy & Terri Gordon & Polly Tom Woodason Phil Cornwell John Harvester Jane & Leonie Paul Wasson Frank Jones Billy Blundell George Richardson Paul Wasson NA Frank & George Wes & Julie Jerry Goff

Prayer List Austin Johnson, for guidance, strength and peace and comfort in the knowledge that he is part of the teens here and a part of the family of Christ at Eastside. Fay Spetter, grandfather of Bailey Chaney, for continued recovery from hip surgery. Sarina Pettyjohn, friend of Galene Dyer, for recovery from breast cancer. Debbie Carithers, for recovery from surgery. Ruth Killian, sister of Jo Barrett and Sarah Griggs, for comfort and for success of chemotherapy followed by radiation. Ron Trueblood, for good results from lab tests and recovery from multiple medical problems. John Harvesters mother, for peace and comfort as she adjust to her hew living arrangements. John and Barbara Johnson, for strength and comfort while Austin is in therapy. Ruby Rose, George Richardsons sister, for success of ongoing chemo treatments. Ryan Richardson, George Richardsons nephew, for success in finding housing and employment. Sunset Freisen, a baby, Jessica and Rachel Wades cousin, for comfort and improved health. Family of Stephanie Stonerock, Sullivan, IN, for comfort and strength at the sudden death of Stephanie. Bodie, for his needs; he is a 1st grader, at Glenda Jones school. Patricia Hall, cousin of DJ Wray, for comfort at the death of her mother. Isaac Hunter, nephew of DJ Wray, for good outcome of medical scare and for successful resolution of problems. Family of Darlene Moseman, who passed away last week in China, for comfort and strength; she is the aunt of Samantha Wray.

Sunday a.m. Servers for March 17

Casey Chaney, for strength and comfort as she battles health problems; she is home from the hospital. Charles (Bud ) Stone, Senior Seekers member from Marshall, Ilinois, for resolution of his health problems and for Vineta and his family. Wendy Casey, for recovery from a broken wrist. Donnie Townsend and Frank Jones' Thursday night jail ministry class, for the special needs of the class members.

Continuing prayer for: Paul Akers! ! Shirley Shelton! ! Wilma Stark! ! R. L. Baker! ! Randy Stott! ! Helen Piety! ! Mary Levite! ! Carolyn Payne

Casey Chaney Edith Austin Charity Kehoe John & Norma Frump Nina Strahm Mary Plascak Eunice Wasson

Those Who Are Homebound

Clarence Vanatti

Eastside Church of Christ

4025 College Avenue Terre Haute, Indiana 47803
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Loose change in todays collection will go to the Shults-Lewis Childrens Home.

Members and Guests: Please ll out a yellow attendance card and place it in the collection plate.
Senior Minister Elders
Jerry Goff Jeff Griggs Bill Turner Tom Woodason
Coy Siddall Youth Minister Rusty Jordan Office Fax Coy (cell) Rusty (cell)

Telephones
812-235-9322 812-235-8460 812-841-7219 812-251-8443

Administrative Assistant
Hal Strahm Publicity B & G inside, purchasing College Class Shine Time Education Treasurer Education Curriculum B & G outside

Deacons
Eric Austin Gordon Bryan! Phil Cornwell Frank Jones Wayne Padgett Randy Stott Ed Warner Bob Williams

ASSEMBLIES
SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Classes at 7:00 PM

Church Email
eastsidechurchterrehaute@gmail.com

Coys email coysiddall@gmail.com Rustys email rustysmail@gmail.com

Church Address
4025 College Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47803

Church Website
www.eastsideterrehaute.com

Elders & Ministers available for prayer before & after Bible study

Classes
Adult Bible Study Adult Bible Study College Class Ladies Class Mens Class Young Adults Mid & High School Coy Siddall Auditorium Danny Turpen Fellowship Hall Phil Cornwell Room 1 Glenda J. & Kelly W. Room 9 Gordy Bryan Library John Harvester Rusty Jordan Room 10 Teen Room

Message
March 10, 2013
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Coy Siddall No Ordinary Man Sunday Evening Small Groups

Vital Statistics
March 03, 2013 Bible Study Worship, Adult Worship, Shine Time Worship, Total Sunday Evening Offering Weekly Budget Wednesday Evening Senior Seekers 135 142 30 172 NA $8,818 $3,900 74 41

Pre-School & Elementary Educational Wing Attended Nursery--ages 6 to 36 months, during worship Mar. 10, 2013: Kelly W. & Susie C. Mar. 17, 2013: Polly & Christina Childrens Bible Hour Shine Time a. m. 3 years old through 5th grade

A reminder: Prayer requests will be published in the Bulletin for two weeks. Please resubmit requests if you wish the listing to continue for an additional two-week period. Prayer will continue as long as there is need. Call the church ofce (812) 235-9322 or E-mail eastsideprayer@gmail.com