Highland Lakes church of Christ

A Grief Support Group will meet at the Herman Brown Library in Burnett weekly for 6 weeks on Monday afternoons, 3 — 4:30 PM, starting Sept.14th to October 19th. A flyer is on the bulletin board.

The Cherokee Home for Children Benefit

The Auction that benefits the Cherokee kids will take place on Saturday, September 26th at the Home. Articles like furniture, automobiles, recreation vehicles, appliances, trailers, antiques etc. are wanted. Please check the flyer on the bulletin board for details, esp. early pick-up at donors’ homes.

Food Pantry Needs: tooth paste, deodorant, and shampoo. Can you help?

Beautiful Footnotes . . .

Southern Africa Bible College Newsletter, September 2015

Twenty sixteen marks 50 years for the Southern Africa Bible College. And what a 50 years it has been. Fourteen hundred attendees from over 30 countries. Now leading in over 40 countries. Accredited Bachelor of Theology degree. A 22-acre campus with dorms for men and women, along with married student housing. It is quite a story. Currently we have 39 students.

SABC Class of 2015 takes a break during their winter mission trip! Their report, reported by Mpendulo Kevin Mothoa in his own words: Three weeks later and more than 5,000km travelled from Joburg to East London, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town then back to Joburg, we thank the Lord for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity we had as the Southern Africa Bible College third -year class of 2015. We are also truly grateful to Him for a safe, hassle free trip. We met and made friends with amazing people, both young and old, people who love the Lord and His people and His word. There isn’t a place we went to where we were not made to feel at home.

We thank the Lord for all the brethren who hosted us, and praise Him still for everyone we met. We were privileged to be involved in the programmes of various congregations: Area-Wide Sing Alongs, Vacation Bible School, a Youth Workshop, a Gospel Campaign, Tract Drives, and among others, Philani and Tshepo were even invited to a local radio station in East London to discuss the topic: “How to Change our World”. There were at least eight baptisms on our trip, both from our work and the work of other brethren (glory be to God), and countless other souls were edified by the word of God. We are humbled that the Lord chose us to have such an impact in the lives of people through the preaching of His word. Thank you to everyone who kept us in their thoughts and prayers. A special word of appreciation also goes out to all those individuals and congregations who supported us financially. May the Lord bless you all abundantly. We are already back in class now for the final stretch of our studies. Please continue to keep us all in your prayer s, as we keep you in ours.

Please continue to pray for these students and this school. For the elders, Ken D.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Joe and Teri are on vacation, September 6 through 13. The Spanish Literature Ministry has been supported by us for many years. The representative of this ministry, Marvin Witt, will give us a report in Bible class this morning September 6th, and he will also preach at the worship hour. We all are looking forward to his report and the message he will give us. Ken Darnell will preach in the evening. Next Sunday morning, Charles Greenawalt will fill in for Joe in the combined Bible class and will also preach, Ken Darnell will preach in the evening.

WITH SYMAPATHY

Our hearts go out to Bryan & Amber Monroe, grandson and granddaughter-in-law of Don & Norma Bryan. They lost their unborn baby due to miscarriage. The loss is deeply felt by the parents and also the extended family. Keep them in your fervent prayers for healing of their emotions.

WITH SYMAPATHY

Our thoughts and sympathy are with Sheri Zoller. Her sister-in-law, Carol Chochran, Stephenville, passed away Tuesday night. Services were held on Friday, September 4th. Our love and prayers go out to husband Tommy, Sheri, David and to all the family and friends.

CHEROKEE HOME FOR CHILDREN NEWS

The Auction that benefits the Cherokee kids will take place on Saturday, September 26th at the Home. Articles like furniture, automobiles, recreation vehicles, appliances, trailers, antiques etc. are wanted. Please check the flyer on the bulletin board for details, esp. early pick-up at donors’ homes.

VISITING FOR THE MASTER

VISITATION PROGRAM Team #1 (leaders: Teri & Joe Winnett) will meet on Wednesday, September 9th, at 6:30 pm in the library for their assignments.

GREIF SUPPORT

A Grief Support Group will meet at the Herman Brown Library in Burnett weekly for 6 weeks on Monday afternoons, 3 — 4:30 PM, starting Sept.14th to October 19th. A flyer is on the bulletin board.

LADIES CORNER

Ladies’ Class starts coming Wednesday with a luncheon, and Bible study will begin on the next Wednesday, September 16th.

There will be a Ladies Day at the Llano church of Christ on Saturday, September 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The topic is “Blessings in Disguise”, presented by Sandy Renfro. There is a flyer on the bulletin board with all the details for that day.

FOOD PANTRY

Food Pantry Needs: tooth paste, deodorant, and shampoo. Can you help?

BEAUTIFUL FOOTNOTES . . .

In August we received a report from Dennis Welch in Cambodia. We all have been excited by how we have been ab le to be involved in this wonderful work. When we involve ourselves as God’s people in the labor of love in the spreading of the Gospel, we often concentrate on how the efforts will affect the lost. A portion of Dennis’ report, below, can tur n our thoughts towards how the spreading of the Gospel can affect God’s people themselves.

Greetings from Cambodia! August 2015 “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.” Psalm 145:3. We are so grateful for the ways God continues to work fervently in the Kingdom of Cambodia and in our lives. Furthermore, we are thankful for the many blessings each of you pour out on our behalf in prayers, encouragements, support and love. Please pray without ceasing for the work you are doing with us and through us. There’ve been lots of great things happening for us and our ministries, especially the SNACK Program. SNACK was blessed to host interns Chandler Gum and Brandi Robert who participated in the Worldwide Witness program of Abilene Christian University. Through the six weeks they spent with the SNACK Program they shared that their experience was life changing. Chandler shared,

“God enlightened me on what joy looks like in the midst of the unknown. In the faces of the children and in the time with the members of SNACK I was being taught discipleship. I was in awe of the way they all gave so much. The children poured out so much love on us. The staff gave so much of their time and attention day in and day out without complaint. I saw within the SNACK team disciples joyfully chasing after the Lord’s command to love one another. I will never forget my time in Cambodia, but more importantly I will never forget my time with these people because they are the story, the core of this program that makes it so impactful, so efficacious, and so memorable. I can tell you that SNACK is a pearl in Phnom Penh, a treasure of God’s love spreading and flourishing to those who need it most.”

Join us in a prayer of thanksgiving for servants like these. Also be conscious that those who work in the spread of the Gospel of Jesus are affected by that Gospel themselves. May we all grow as disciples. For the elders, Ken D

THANK YOU

Once again we had a great time honoring our local teachers and public servants at the Annual Appreciation Breakfast. We received many compliments from our guests and, once again, that was due to the excellent volunteers who stepped forward to do the work. A big “thank you” to all the cooks, hosts, decorators and those who just visited with the visitors to make them feel at home. Please give yourself a pat on the back . . . (but don’t sprain anything)! – JOE

GUEST SPEAKER NEXT TWO WEEKS

The Spanish Literature Ministry has been supported by us for many years. The representative of this ministry, Marvin Witt, will give us a report in Bible class and will also preach at the worship hour. We all are looking forward to this report and the message Marvin will give us.

Joe will be gone on Sunday, September 6^th, he and Teri will be on vacation September 6 through 13. We are praying for their safety while they are gone and for all of our other travelers. On Sunday, September 13, Charles Greenawalt will fill in for Joe in the combined Bible class and the pulpit in the morning, Ken Darnell will preach at night, September 6 and 13.

CHEROKEE HOME FOR CHILDREN NEWS

The Auction that benefits the Cherokee kids will take place on Saturday, September 26th at the Home. Articles like furniture, automobiles, recreation vehicles, appliances, trailers, antiques etc. are wanted, Please check the flyer on the bulletin board for details, esp. early pick-up at donors’ homes.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

The Pantry is in need of bath soap, shampoo, deodorant, tooth paste and tooth brushes.

OUR FELLOWSHIP MEAL . . .

. . . takes place this evening, September 30th after our worship hour. Hosts & hostess are: John G. & Tina Brewer, John C. & Ida Brewer and Joe & Teri Winnett. This is always a very good fellowship, with good food! Be sure, stay and enjoy everything!

VISITING FOR THE MASTER

VISITATION PROGRAM Team #1 (leaders: Teri & Joe Winnett) will meet on Wednesday, September 9th, at 6:30 pm in the library for their assignments.

LADIES CORNER

Ladies, make your Fall plans to include Wednesday morning’s Ladies’ Class! It will start on September 9th, with a luncheon, and Bible study will begin on the next Wednesday, September 16th.

There will be a Ladies Day at the Llano church of Christ on Saturday, September 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The topic is “Blessings in Disguise”, presented by Sandy Renfro. There is a flyer on the bulletin board with all the details for that day.

BEAUTIFUL FOOTNOTES . . . Will return next week

WITH SYMPATHY

Bill Flanary’s sister, Bonnie Gipson, passed away on Friday, August 14th in Springdale, Arkansas. A memorial service took place on Wednesday, August 19th, at the Elmdale Baptist church in Springdale. Our heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers go out to Bill, Mary K. and all in the family and friends of Bonnie.

WITH SYMPATHY

“My family so appreciate all the prayers, the love and the concern expressed and demonstrated for my mom during her health struggles of the last year. She so enjoyed her visit here and knowing this congregation’s love first hand. She always spoke well of all of you to all her friends in California. This last Monday, she left her struggles behind in this world for an eternity of peace with God. Mom was cremated and my family will plan an interment for a later date. We cannot fully express how thankful we are, to be part of God’s family here. God bless, Ken & Gail Darnell.” Our sympathy, love and prayers go out to all those who were loved by Mittie and to those who loved her.

OUR FELLOWSHIP MEAL. . .

. . . August 30, 2015, Sunday evening after our worship hour. Hosts & hostess will be: John G. & Tina Brewer, John C. & Ida Brewer and Joe & Teri Winnett.

CHEROKEE HOME FOR CHILDREN NEWS

The Auction that benefits the Cherokee kids will take place on Saturday, September 26th at the Home. Articles like furniture, automobiles, recreation vehicles, appliances, trailers, antiques etc. are wanted, Please check the flyer on the bulletin board for details, esp. early pick up at donor’s homes.

LADIES BIBLE CLASS

Ladies, make your Fall plans to include Wednesday morning’s Ladies’ Class! It will start on September 9th, with a luncheon, and Bible study will start on the next Wednesday, September 16th.

BEAUTIFUL FOOTNOTES . . .

The living and spreading of the Gospel takes many forms. There are many different ways that the Highland Lakes congregation has been involved recently.

Last week about two dozen good folks gathered at the building to work on processing World Bible School lessons so that they could be mailed to hundreds of hungry souls in Nigeria where hopefully follow-ups can be made by Sylvester Imogoh and other local evangelists. At the end of the morning, 1,167 mailings were ready for the post office. We can and should pray that each one sent will be received by people with a heart seeking our God.

Our congregation’s involvement in spreading of the Gospel in Southeast Asia has been going on for many years. A week ago at the 54th Asian Mission Forum in the Philippines, our missionary to the Philippines, Richard Emperado and his family and our missionaries to Cambodia, Dennis and Sharon Welch and their daughter Theary were all in attendance. We pray that God will bless them all in the work of spreading the word and are thankful we can help support their efforts to God’s glory.

This week one of the families of our congregation suffered the loss of home and possessions following a devastating fire. Quickly as word spread, God’s people here began seeking ways to help and comfort this family. Currently an effort is being made to help them by collecting funds to buy meals and necessities. Donations can be given to any of the elders or to Paula W. Your help can aid this family greatly as we strive to show the love of our God.

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 (ESV) For the elders, Ken D

CONGRATULATIONS

Larry & Evelyn Moore have a new granddaughter! On Friday, August 7th, their son David completed the adoption of Susan Elisabeth (Lizzie) Moore. She is a precious seven year old and is now officially their 7th grandchild. God’s richest blessing on all!

VISITING FOR THE MASTER

VISITATION PROGRAM Team #2 (leaders: Cary & Brenda Miller) will meet on Wednesday, August 19th, at 6:30 pm in the library for their assignments.

BEAUTIFUL FOOTNOTES . . .

“But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.” 1 Corinthians 12:24-28

The apostle Paul reminded the church at Corinth that it was one body with different members and they often had different types of gifts by which to meet the needs of the body. As the church in Kingsland, we also have been blessed with a variety of gifts. It is a blessing that the gift of helping is found abundantly among those given to our congregation. There have been many times and ways that God has allowed us to bless others.

The rains in May caused several incidents of flooding which damaged property and claiming several lives. The Hill country town of Wimberley, Texas, about 85 south of Kingsland, was hard hit. The elders looked for what was needed to assist those in Wimberley. Our preacher, Joe Winnett, spoke with the minister of the Wimberley church of Christ to discuss their needs. The church there and most of its members escaped any flood damage. However, one sister-in-Christ (age 73) lost essentially everything she owned. The Wimberley church has been focusing on getting her back on her feet and helping her rebuild. They welcomed any help we could give.

When our congregation was made known of the need, there was a great outpouring of financial contributions. God’s gift of helping was greatly demonstrated. The Highland Lakes church of Christ was able to send the Wimberley church $2500 to help them to the honor of our God. God be praised and we continue to support those in Wimberley in our thoughts and prayers. For the elders, Ken D