News from the church of Christ at Cedar Lane in Tullahoma, Tennessee
· Sunday, April 29, 2007 – Baby Shower for Brittany McConnell from 1:30 – 3:00. She is registered at Fancy Pants, Target and Wal-Mart.
· Tuesday, May 1, 2007 – Spanish Class – 6:30 p.m.
· Sunday, May 6, 2007 Bridal Tea honoring Elizabeth Trimble from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
· Tuesday, May 15, 2007 – Annual Spring Goosepond Golf day.
The Annual Spring Goosepond Golf day will be held Tuesday, May 15th at the Goosepond Plantation. Golfers are to meet at the Decherd Ascend Credit Union back parking lot at 9:15 a.m. A meal will follow the golfing activities. Rain date will be Thursday, May 17th. See Don Midgett or Dennis Akers for more information.
The Spanish class meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Reception Room. Weekly material will be kept on file by date in the Spanish mailbox in the office area.
In 2001 we set up a Servant Keeper program that enabled us to help each member identify his or her talents. This program also helped us focus on our special interest so that we could serve the Lord in a more productive way in the church and community. Thankfully, our talents and abilities do not remain static. As we mature in the faith, we also expand our horizons in the field of service. The Involvement Ministry would like to make available the opportunity for each of you to update this information; there will be sheets located in the main lobby on the information desk. Perhaps you have never filled out a talent and information sheet. Please feel free to pick one up, fill it out and return it to Pat Allison or Gerald Burnett.
The Spanish class meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Reception Room. Weekly material will be kept on file by date in the Spanish mailbox in the office area.
Throughout the year each of the ministry areas will have a display about their ministry area. In April we are featuring Education. These displays are located in the hall between the lobby and auditorium.
A video of Bettie Lawrence's recent trip to Antarctica will be shown Sunday evening, April 22nd, following the service.
The construction of the church building in Pearlington, Mississippi is in progress. We have decided to support this effort by two separate trips. The first trip will be April 25-29, and the work will consist of finishing the sub-floor and stacking the outside log walls. If you would like to go on this trip, contact Steve Baker or Darrell Gibson immediately so plans can be made. The second trip will be the week of May 21st with the work being installation of sheet rock. The exact dates have not been set. If you would like to go on this trip, contact Mike Northcutt and relay your desires as far as the dates you prefer.
The Annual Spring Goosepond Golf day will be held Tuesday, May 15th at the Goosepond Plantation. Golfers are to meet at the Decherd Ascend Credit Union back parking lot at 9:15 a.m. A meal will follow the golfing activities. Rain date will be Thursday, May 17th. See Don Midgett or Dennis Akers for more information.
30 Days of Prayer Power began April 1st. Pick up sheets throughout the building and in the main lobby.
The construction of the church building in Pearlington, Mississippi has begun. The tentative (subject to passed inspections) dates and tasks are:
A new ministry area (Member Services) is being added to the broad area of Family Care. The purpose of this area will be to provide help to any member of the Cedar Lane family who is in need of assistance for house/yard/car maintenance and for transportation needs. Contacts are Mike Northcutt, and Willie Kimzey.
Ken Smith and John Petty will be traveling to St. Vincent Island and Bequia Island April 12-16. They plan to meet with each of the ministers supported by Cedar Lane and to encourage the churches on the islands. Please pray for a safe and successful journey that will glorify God.
30 Days of Prayer Power began April 1st. Pick up sheets throughout the building and in the main lobby.
On the cover of the November 24th, 1951 issue of Saturday Evening Post, Norman Rockwell drew his most recognized drawing of an elderly woman and her grandson in a restaurant, saying grace. Both the woman and the little boy have their heads bowed as a prayer for the food is being offered. Two other patrons, both men, sit quietly by at the same table, observing the event. As you look at this picture you cannot help but wonder what these men are thinking. Rockwell does not draw the men in a posture of disdain. They appear to be caught off-guard, not knowing what to do. When I look at this picture I see the men intently watching. They are spectators in an act of reverential thanksgiving.
It appears to me that the saying of grace is a regular occurrence in the life of this woman. She is not praying to get attention. She is not praying to appear pious. She doesn’t seem to be praying to demean the other patrons. Apparently, whenever she eats she is thankful and recognizes that the source of this blessing is from a loving and caring Heavenly Father.
Prayer should not be a ritual. It should not be a pious demonstration like the one that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 6. He prayed that the Father would give us our daily bread. When he fed the five thousand, he broke the bread and prayed a prayer of thanksgiving. Luke 9:16. Just before the resurrection of Lazarus, Jesus prayed. John 11:41-42. The apostle Paul instructs the Corinthian church about the Lord’s Supper. He tells them that Jesus took the bread and gave thanks for it and then passed it to them to eat. I Corinthians 11:24. Jesus often withdrew from his disciples so that he could pray. Prior to his betrayal he was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Luke 22:41-45. When we look at Jesus we will notice that in every facet of his life prayer is prominent. It was not a once a year event. It was not something that was singled out as a monthly happening or a periodic endeavor. Jesus was constantly a man of prayer. Does that describe you? If you want to be like Jesus, you can do so through prayer.
31 Days of Prayer Power, through the month of April is a great time to begin a closer walk with the Lord through the avenue of prayer. Be sure and pick up the schedule this Sunday.
Pat
The church of Christ at Cedar Lane
Cordially invites all high school students to attend
Spring Banquet 2007
Friday, April 6
6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
$15 per person
includes dinner, pictures, and entertainment
Ladies – formal or Sunday dress (please dress modestly)
Gentlemen – tuxedo or suit
(you may want to bring casual clothes to change into)
Paid reservations due by April 1
See Karen Tibbals or Jenny Calvin for more information
Please remember that this Sunday, April 1st, is the deadline for paid reservations to Karen Tibbals.
Throughout the year each of the ministry areas will have a display about their ministry area. March has been Communication. In April we will feature Education. These displays are located in the hall between the lobby and auditorium.
Ken Smith and John Petty will be traveling to St. Vincent Island and Bequia Island April 12-16. They plan to meet with each of the ministers supported by Cedar Lane and to encourage the churches on the islands. Please pray for a safe and successful journey that will glorify God.
Beginning April 5th and continuing on the 1st Thursday night of each month, we will have a game night for anyone interested. Time will be 6:00 p.m. in the reception room. Also, there will be a game night on the 3rd Sunday night of each month following the Small group time. So mark your calendars and bring a snack and games and meet for a time of fun. See Laura Carter or Beth Northcutt for more information.
This is the last call for sign-ups for the Conversational Spanish class to be taught by Sharon Pierce. If you would like to participate, please sign the sheet located on the table in the lobby. This must be done by Sunday, April 1st.
We extend a warm welcome to Tom and Brenda Ryals who placed membership with us this past Sunday, March 25th.