EASTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Volume 61 Issue 17/April 28, 2013

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

! ! ! ! ! ! Partner in the Plan

Jesus was given to you, and with the help of those who dont know the law, you put him to death by nailing him to a cross. But this was Gods plan which he had made long ago; he knew this would happen. God raised Jesus from the dead and set him free from the pain of death, because death could not hold him.
Acts 2:23-24 The cross was no accident. Jesus death was not the result of a panicking cosmological engineer. The cross wasnt a tragic surprise. Calvary was not a knee-jerk response to a world plummeting toward destruction. It wasnt a patch-up job or a stop-gap measure. The death of the Son of God was anything but an unexpected peril. No, it was part of an incredible plan. A calculated choice. The moment the forbidden fruit touched the lips of Eve, the shadow of a cross appeared on the horizon. And between that moment and the moment the man with the mallet placed the spike against the wrist of God, a master plan was fulfilled. What does that mean? It means Jesus planned his own sacrifice. It means Jesus intentionally planted the tree from which his cross would be carved. It means he willingly placed the iron ore in the heart of the earth from which the nails would be cast. It means he voluntarily placed his Judas in the womb of a woman. It means Christ was the one who set in motion the political machinery that would send Pilate to Jerusalem. And it also means he didnt have to do it--but he did. It was no accident--would that it had been! Even the cruelest of criminals is spared the agony of having his death sentence read to him before his life even begins. But Jesus was born crucified. Whenever he became conscious of who he was, he also became conscious of what he had to do. The cross-shaped shadow could always be seen. And the screams of hells imprisoned could always be heard. This explains the glint of determination on his face as he turned to go to Jerusalem for the last time. He was on his death march (Luke 9:51). This explains the resoluteness in the words, The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life--only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord (John 10:17-18). The cross explains why John the Baptist introduced Jesus to the crowds as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29). Maybe its why he tore the grass out by the roots in Gethsemane. He knew the hell hed endure for saying, Thy will be done. Maybe the cross was why he so loved children. They represented the very thing he would have to give: Life. The ropes used to tie his hands and the soldiers used to lead him to the cross were unnecessary. They were incidental. Had they not been there, had there been no trial, no Pilate, and no crowd, the very same crucifixion would have occurred. Had Jesus been forced to nail himself to the cross, he would have done it. For it was not the soldiers who killed him, nor the screams of the mob: it was his devotion to us. So call it what you wish: An act of grace. A plan of redemption. A martyrs sacrifice. But whatever you call it, dont call it an accident. It was anything but that. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Max Lucado, The Gift for all People, pp.39-41

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 Harvester Allstate Agency 4535 S. 7th Street, Terre Haute, 47802 Each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Coys Genesis class will not meet today VBS, June 2-5 6-8:30 p.m. at the Eastside building

from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. There will be classes for age 3 through grade 8. The theme is Its a Blue Ribbon Life which is a study of the fruit of the Spirit. There will also be an adult class offered. Come one, come all, and bring a friend or neighbor! Items needed for Vacation Bible School Will accept donations or loan of items: a 10 foot x 10 foot roof top tent (no sides) (will consider other sizes) 10 empty oatmeal or grits boxes 6-8 sand buckets 6-8 hula hoops 6 large tricycles red and white checked table cloths (plastic or foamed-backed) balloons (party leftovers) scraps of ribbon and/or rickrack 7 or longer, any color. Please put your name on any items that need to be returned.

Announcements
There will be a staff meeting for Vacation Bible School 2013 today, April 28, immediately following lunch (approximately 12:30 p.m.) All VBS materials will be distributed, including crafts and recreation items. Please advise Sarah Griggs if you cannot be there. Shades of Love, May 17-19, needs your help to tell others in the community about this great opportunity to participate in this event. Please pick up a few fliers from the welcome center to share with friends, family and neighbors. There will be a lunch ministry available this Sunday after services. A Camp Wabashi yard sale will be held Saturday, May 4, in the Eastside parking lot. We are now accepting donations for the sale. We will also have a bake sale. If you want to bake something to sell, contact Kelly Woodason, 877-6789. If you need someone to pick up your items or if you have questions, contact Shannon Williams, 236-0033 or Kelly Woodason, 877-6789 or Sarah Griggs, 877-2150. The 2013 Vacation Bible School at Eastside will be Sunday through Wednesday, June 2 through June 5,

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Upcoming Events Girls devotionals, April 26, May 24, June 21. Thursday night devotionals in April, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Frank and Glenda Jones house All parents, please note: in April Video Game Tournament 1:00 p.m. until over in May Shades of Love, (teens, adults) in June Mission Terre Haute Camp, Senior Week* Camp, Middle School Week* Cost $3.00 for pizza Date Cost 17-19 Free Date 27

01-08 $(tbd) deadline May 15 09-15 $110.00 23-29 $110.00 Before June 1 ($125.00 after June 1)

Prayers and Praise for Physical and Spiritual Healing & Help

Sunday a.m. Servers for April 28

Deacon in Charge Welcome Greeters Usher Song Leader Opening Prayer Lords Table Scripture Reader Scripture Reading Prayer Request Communion Prep Bob Williams Eric Austin David & Jacqi John Johnson Dennis Piety Steve Chapman Billy Blundell William Edwards Revelations 22:6-15 Doreen & Janie John & MariKay

Prayer List Donnie Townsend and Frank Jones' Thursday night jail ministry class, for the special needs of the class members. Mary Plascak, for diagnosis of and recovery from medical problems; she is in Union Hospital. Casey Chaney, for continued recovery from additional surgery. Diane Dery, a friend of Wendy Casey, for strength and healing of meningitis. She is at Southwood. Helen Holmes, Carol Goff's mother, for comfort, strength and healing of broken arm. Wendy Casey, for comfort, strength and continued healing; she is currently doing very well. Jerry Shake, for comfort and strength as he faces prison. Please send cards and letters to Jerry Shake, 201 Cherry St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. The Madsen family, for comfort and peace at the loss of their baby last week. Debbie Carithers, for healing of surgery site. Donnie Townsends mom, dad and grandmother, for peace and healing. Ron Trueblood, for resolution of continuing kidney problems. Neal Heindselman, nephew of Julie Harvester, for healing of multiple serious health problems and for Neals parents, Alan and Kim, for strength as they support and care for Neal. Kandace and her family, for comfort and peace after loss of unborn child. Kandace is a CPC client of Rachel Cornwell. Ruth Williams, for resolution of breathing problem; she was taken to the hospital on April 15 for treatment. Maurice Williams, for comfort and recovery in Southwood. Florette Richard, Leonie Bedwards Sister, for recovery from a stroke.

Sunday a.m. Servers for May 05

Deacon in Charge Welcome Greeters Usher Song Leader Opening Prayer Lords Table Scripture Reader Scripture Reading Prayer Requests Communion Prep Eric Austin Gordy Bryan Taylor Bryan & Todd Bryan Nick Hicks John Harvester Ed Warner Nick Hicks Josh Rampey NA Glenda & Johnna Frank & Glenda

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

Please pray for the family of Helen Pittman, who passed away. She was a long time member of

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
April 21, 2013
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Coy Siddall Pauls Final Encouragements Sunday Evening Small Groups

Vital Statistics
April 14, 2013 Bible Study Worship, Adult Worship, Shine Time Worship, Total Sunday Evening Offering Weekly Budget Wednesday Evening Senior Seekers 116

Pre-School & Elementary Educational Wing Attended Nursery--ages 6 to 36 months, during worship Apr. 28, 2013: Kelly W. & Susie C. Apr. 28, 2013: Polly & Christina Childrens Bible Hour Shine Time a. m. 3 years old through 5th grade

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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