April 18, 2018 Volume 55, Issue 16

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1 April 18, 2018 Volume 55, Issue 16 Travis Baptist Messenger April 29 6:00 pm For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." (2 Cor. 10:4-5) As you read this certain terms almost leap out of the page; words like "war," "weapons," "warfare," and "strongholds." It is as if Paul has transported us to the front lines of a battlefield. You can almost hear the guns firing, the bombs exploding, and smell the smoke all around you. The reason for that is, there is a battle for your mind taking place at this very moment. Paul compares the mind here to a fortress. He says your mind is like a castle; it's like a stronghold. It is constantly under attack. There is a battle raging within your mind in which the only prisoner that can be taken is you. The devil wants to make your mind his spiritual headquarters. You are the target and your mind is the bull's-eye. Now why would the devil be so interested in your mind? The answer is very simple: If he can control your mind he can control you, because the mind is the control center of who we are. That's why the Bible means when it says, "For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he." (Prov. 23:7) You are not what you eat, but you are what you think. So monitor what goes in your mind. What we believe leads to what we do. Open yourself to Christ today.

2 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. --Hebrews 2:18 Fighting Temptation Luke 4:1-13 Sunday School Curriculum April 22 1 Cor. 13:1-13 Understanding Love Fighting Like Jesus A. Fighting Temptation of Provision: 4:3-4 Jesus drew: Deuteronomy 8:3 PRINCIPLE: Let God keep His Promises. Ephesians 3:20 B. Fighting Temptation of Loyalty: 4:5-8 Jesus drew: Deuteronomy 6:13 PRINCIPLE: Stay faithful and wait for your inheritance. Romans 8:32 C. Fighting Temptation of Faith: 4:9-13 Jesus drew: Deuteronomy 6:16 PRINCIPLE: Trust God whether you see Him working or not. 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 8:5-6 2 Timothy 3:15-17 And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, Which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. We Want Your Used Shoes Cowboy Boots, High Heels, Ballet Slippers, Flip Flops April B-days 16 Patricia Portano 21 Sara Kerr 24 Mercedez Cortez 27 James Hominick 28 Angel Stewart The Citizens Police Academy Alumni volunteers WANT THEM ALL!! Their goal is to collect 2,500 pairs of shoes!! Drop them off at the church by May 6 th. 100% of the proceeds will purchase equipment needed by our local police officers, and instead of filling our landfills, your donated shoes will be shipped to impoverished areas such as Haiti and Ghana.

3 Praise! We qualified for the renovation loan of $150,000. Arrangements are underway for closing on the loan by the end of the month. Please be in prayer as to how you can help during these major renovations. Larry S. needs volunteers to help with our remodel, which includes cleaning up after him and running errands. M-Th: 9am 3pm May B-days 2 Louisa Garcia 2 Joseph Myers 3 Emily Fay 4 Liz Carrell 5 Elizabeth Arcand *6 Stephen Herndon* 7 Henrietta Stewart 8 Dwayne Lindsey 9 Lauren Lansford 9 Katy Little 11 Serena Cortez 13 Nat Wilder 14 Jenz Ducker 25 Kathy Wheelington 25 Bill Wright 27 Yacxara Herndon 27 Gary Kulp 28 Summer Hassan 28 Ettie Sowders 30 Matteo Abrignani 30 Kiya Newlyn

4 Dear Church Family: Thank you very much for your participation in reaching out to our neighborhood and our church visitors, by your prayers, donation of Egg Hunt items, time to stuff the eggs, and also, time to hide the eggs for the recent Resurrection Egg Hunts. There were about 30 children and their families who came to the Egg Hunt at the Marbella Apartments. The Passion Message was delivered and copies of the Jesus for Children DVD and Who is This Jesus? booklet were distributed. We are thankful for the apartment staff who keep welcoming us to their community to spread the Good News every year. Please continue to pray for the salvation of the children and their families who came to the Egg Hunt. The Egg Hunt for our church children and visitors on Resurrection Sunday went very well, too. We were blessed to have a lot of visitors who came. Copies of Jesus for Children DVD and Who is This Jesus? booklet were distributed here as well. Please continue to pray for the visitors to find a good church home, if they do not have one. Continue to pray that the message of God s Salvation will continue to stay in the hearts of the children, which will eventually bring salvation to them and their families. Don t we all wish that we can have Resurrection Weekend every week? May God bless you all and keep you closer to Him every day. Gratefully, Laura Lee Davis Calling All Clutter Queens! Do you love to organize? We need your help. There are various organizational projects at the church. These projects can be worked on for an hour or two at a time. No special skills are required, other than being able to climb stairs and your love for the Lord s work and love of organizing. Call Cindy at

5 WED 4/18 9:00 AM WMU/PRAYER MTG (PAT S PLACE) 6:00 PM AWANA GRAND PRIX 6:30 PM BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER MEETING (PARLOR) 7:00 PM YOUNG MEN S BIBLE STUDY (D3) 7:30 PM CHOIR PRACTICE THUR 4/19 7:30 AM PRAYER AT THE POLE (CROCKETT ELEM) SAT 4/21 7:30 AM CHURCH WORKDAY (CLEANING B9-B10) SUN 4/22 EARTH DAY 9:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:45 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 12:10 PM STAY & PRAY (5 MINS, LIBRARY) 6:00 PM YOUTH BIBLE STUDY (D3) 6:30 PM EVENING SERVICE April 15, 2018 SS / Worship / Evening Service 67/ 113/ 25 General Fund $3, Designated Fund $ Membership Changes Since Jan. 1, 2018 By Letter: 0 Baptized: 1 Statement: 1 WED 4/25 9:00 AM WMU/PRAYER MTG (PAT S PLACE) 11:30 AM GREETING CARD PARTY (MILLER S BBQ) 6:00 PM POTLUCK SUPPER (PARLOR) 6:20 PM AWANA CLUBS (SUPER SUNDAE REWARD) 6:30 PM BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER MEETING (PARLOR) 7:00 PM YOUNG MEN S BIBLE STUDY (D3) 7:30 PM CHOIR PRACTICE SUN 4/29 9:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:45 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 12:10 PM STAY & PRAY (5 MINS, LIBRARY) 6:00 PM 5 TH SUNDAY SING AND SWEETS Cindy, Ministry Assistant, will out of the office April 18 th and 19 th. April 8, 2018 SS / Worship / Evening Service 59/ 118/ 18 General Fund $5, Designated Fund $955.00

6 Sunday, April 29 6:00 pm Join us for an evening of entertainment brought to you - BY YOU! Followed by a pot luck dessert fellowship. Travis Baptist Church 5802 Weber Rd. Corpus Christi, TX