THE MOSAIC January 4, 2012 Volume 26 Issue 1

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Royal Lane Baptist Church Diverse People United in Christ THE MOSAIC January 4, 2012 Volume 26 Issue 1 From the Pastor Do you know the source of these phrases? Fell flat on his face. Powers that be.

1 Royal Lane Baptist Church Diverse People United in Christ THE MOSAIC January 4, 2012 Volume 26 Issue 1 From the Pastor Do you know the source of these phrases? Fell flat on his face. Powers that be. The skin of my teeth. Let us now praise famous men. Be horribly afraid. Put words in his mouth. Of course you do. Shakespeare, right? Wrong, English majors! These familiar phrases, and many others, come from the Bible. They will not be found in all versions of the Bible, and first appeared in King James Version of The December issue of National Geographic has an excellent article on the King James Version, how it came to be, and its amazing influence on the English language and world history. (Brought to my attention by our very own Bible scholar, Steve Box.) It was not the first English translation of the Bible, but became the alternative to the two most popular ones. When King James VI came to the throne, he favored the Geneva Bible, for its scholarship. The other English translation of the time was the Bishops Bible, which had been hurriedly translated by a dozen bishops in This divided heritage was what King James hoped to resolve. In 1604, he gathered an enormous translation committee of 54 scholars, who ran the gamut from Puritans to the highest of High Churchmen. The translation, from the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, was completed in Its impact is almost impossible to measure. Today there are countless versions of the Bible. Which one should you choose? For beauty of expression, the King James Version (KJV) has no rival. But it is not the language we speak, and can be confusing in The newer versions all represent more colloquial renderings of the language, but this is both their strength and their weakness. Accuracy in translation is often sacrificed in the name of communicating to today s readers. Also, for the most part these newer versions are not direct translations from the Hebrew and Greek, but are versions of earlier translations. The Revised Standard Version (RSV) or the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is my personal choice. It was completed around 1950 and is a translation of the original languages. The New Revised Standard Version is only slightly modified and a bit more readable. Finally, whatever version of the Bible you use, you would do well to keep a reputable commentary close by. We have commentaries in the church library. David The next issues of The Mosaic are scheduled for January 18 & February 1, The deadline for submissions will be 5:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the date of publication.

Coming Events Sunday January 8 Baptism of Jesus 8:30 am Deacon s Meeting Portable 9:30 am Donuts, Coffee/Juice Family Hall 9:45 am Christian Education Christian Education Classrooms 10:55 am Morning

2 Coming Events Sunday January 8 Baptism of Jesus 8:30 am Deacon s Meeting Portable 9:30 am Donuts, Coffee/Juice Family Hall 9:45 am Christian Education Christian Education Classrooms 10:55 am Morning Worship Holy Communion offered Sanctuary New Member Luncheon Home of Scott & Christine Gonzalez 5:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Library Wednesday January 11 5:30 pm Mission Committee Room 205 5:30 pm Youth Supper & Study Youth Center 5:30 pm Family Supper Family Hall Spaghetti Squash, Salad, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Cake 6:15 pm Children s Choir/Missions Children s Building 6:15 pm Midweek Service Bible Study with David Matthews Family Hall 7:15 pm Contemplative Prayer Room 204 7:15 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Sunday January 15 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 9:30 am Donuts, Coffee/Juice Family Hall 9:45 am Christian Education Christian Education Classrooms 10:55 am Morning Worship Sanctuary 5:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Library Monday January 16 Church Office Closed for Martin Luther King Day Tuesday January 17 6:30 pm Women of the Church Family Hall (childcare provided) Wednesday January 18 Mosaic 5:30 pm Youth Supper & Study Youth Center 5:30 pm Family Supper Family Hall Russian Chicken, Spinach Casserole, Salad, Rolls, Apple Pie 6:15 pm Children s Choir/Missions Children s Building 6:15 pm Midweek Service Quarterly Church Conference Family Hall 7:15 pm Contemplative Prayer Room 204 7:15 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary The deadline for the order of service, the Midweek, and the Mosaic is Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. prior to publication. Dear members of our Royal Lane family, We would like to thank you for your many kind and generous gifts to the staff. Know that we think of you and pray for you often. We wish the very best for each of you during this season of hope and in the new year. David, Harry, Jonathan, Shelly, Danny, Janet, Barbara, Mike, Rosa, Garey, Carol, Judy, Minerva, Connie, Romana

We remember India Indi Thomas, frequent visitor at Royal Lane.

Dallas. Indi was born April 4, 1972 to Roy, Jr. and Joyce Sanders Thomas in Hereford, Texas.

While a resident of Dimmitt she was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she was baptized.

She was a resident of Lubbock and was a member of Mt.

She was a proud mother of three, she attended all events and activities of her children.

very end. She will be dearly missed by her family.

Thomas all of Lubbock. Two sisters, Kim Thomas of Lubbock and Poppy Thomas of San Antonio.

3 We remember India Indi Thomas, frequent visitor at Royal Lane.* India "Indi" Thomas, 39, of Lubbock formerly of Dimmitt passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 in Dallas. Indi was born April 4, 1972 to Roy, Jr. and Joyce Sanders Thomas in Hereford, Texas. She graduated from Dimmitt High School in She ran track, played basketball and played in the band. While a resident of Dimmitt she was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she was baptized. She attended college at Odessa College for two years. She was a resident of Lubbock and was a member of Mt. Gilead Church in Lubbock, she had a very strong faith and loved the Lord. She was a proud mother of three, she attended all events and activities of her children. She was a stern big sister who was very dependable and who had a very brave heart and a fighter to the very end. She will be dearly missed by her family. She is survived by her parents Roy and Joyce Thomas of Dimmitt; three children, Abria, Akura and Malik Thomas all of Lubbock. Two sisters, Kim Thomas of Lubbock and Poppy Thomas of San Antonio. Two nephews, Thomas Martinez and Isaiah Tillman both of Lubbock and several uncles, aunts and cousins. *We learned belatedly of India s death. India and her mother, Joyce, visited Royal Lane frequently and Dr. Matthews was able to visit with her in the hospital on December 16. Please remember her family. Condolences may be sent to the Thomas family at 601 NW 7 th, Dimmitt, TX 79027

Prayer Requests: Ruth May Beverly Mims, cousin of Debbie Walden Dick Alfree & Terri Miller, friends of Dorothy Tilden Melissa Orwig on the death of her mother, Kathryn Vaughan Butch Bolen, cousin of

mother of frequent visitor, India Thomas on Brad Horn India s death Ron & Dion Hylton on the death of Joann Hylton, neighbor of Cindy & Katherine Tresf, Emily Patterson s friend and her Mike & Jane

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please continue to pray for: Lonnie Harris; Thomas Jarvis, brother and Nancy & Tru Pollard, friends of

4 Prayer Requests: Ruth May Beverly Mims, cousin of Debbie Walden Dick Alfree & Terri Miller, friends of Dorothy Tilden Melissa Orwig on the death of her mother, Kathryn Vaughan Butch Bolen, cousin of Cookie Stokes & Kristene Ruddle Father of Maebelle Raiza s son-in-law, Paul Fjerstad, and Steve Dolloff Barbara Rutherford, friend of Maebelle Raiza Easton Gill, nephew of Mike Gill Joyce Thomas, mother of frequent visitor, India Thomas on Brad Horn India s death Ron & Dion Hylton on the death of Joann Hylton, neighbor of Cindy & Katherine Tresf, Emily Patterson s friend and her Mike & Jane Stubblefield friend s daughter Jeff Lee, new appointee to CBF Global Missions and friend of Denise Turnbull Linda Cross Arlene Lowe, prayers for a family member Please continue to pray for: Lonnie Harris; Thomas Jarvis, brother and Nancy & Tru Pollard, friends of Martha Box; Lydia Kandol; Annie Levy; Anna Marie Lowe; Hector & Josefa Mederos; Everett & Beverly Nelson; Janet Ramirez, daughter of Jack & Judy Mullinax; Lisa Ritchey, niece of Jack & Judy Mullinax; Maebelle Raiza s friend, Delma; Terry Simmons; Jordan Weilage; Duane & Dee Dee Young Remember the homebound: Kathleen Akin; Dorothy Cantrell; Nadine Francis; LuDean King; Faye Laney; Dorothy Miller; Jo Willa Morton; Dorothy Rosenbaum; Allyene Wilcox Christmas Eve Snapshots Bring food items for North Dallas Shared Ministry. Can t bring contributions on Sunday? Bring them any time and place in the Mission Collection Room. Bring canned tuna, salmon, carrots, black-eyed peas, spinach, sweet potatoes, potatoes, pears, pineappe, mixed fruit, or peanut butter, ramen noodles, salt, coffee, tea, gelatin mix, breakfast cereal, saltine crackers. Congratulations to grandparents, Sharon & Ray Vickrey, on the arrival of Zetta Elizabeth Vickrey December 29, lb, 5 oz. Proud parents Cameron & Garrett Vickrey, and big sister, Finley.

5 Deacons of the Week January 8 Terry Berrier [469] Dennis Turnbull [214] January 15 Sue Northrup [214] Kelley Keith [214] Midweek Service 6:15 p.m. in Family Hall Scriptures of the Week Wednesday January 11 [month day] [old testament] [epistle] [month day] [old testament] [epistle] David Matthews Bible Study Wednesday January 18 Quarterly Church Conference Join us for a Fellowship Meal at 5:30 pm. Psalm [gospel] Psalm [gospel] Scriptures of the Week January 8 Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark: 1:4-11 January 15 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) Psalm 139:1-6, Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51 Midweek Menu Wednesday, January 11 Spaghetti Squash, Salad, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Cake Wednesday, January 18 Russian Chicken, Spaghetti Casserole, Salad, Rolls, Apple Pie Happy Birthday! January Florence Ewere... 2 Anthony Hatcher... 2 Cameron Berrier... 4 Emma Watson... 4 Jack Cole... 6 Edna Ewere... 6 Nathan Watts... 7 Whitney Watts... 7 Adam Simmons... 8 Michael Faulkinbury Alexander Ramirez Carol Tabor Allison Haag Kristene Ruddle Jo Marie Renfroe... 16

6 The Mosaic is published bi-weekly. Royal Lane Baptist Church 6707 Royal Lane Office Hours: Dallas, TX Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday Midweek: 6:15 pm Office: [214] Sunday School: 9:45 am Fax: [214] Sunday Worship: 10:55 am Rosa Barrientos, Housekeeping Danny Wesley Ray, Organist Jonathan Brink, Minister of Youth Janet Schultz, Administrative Assistant Michael Hurder, Facility Manager Ray Vickrey, Pastor Emeritus C. David Matthews, Senior Pastor Shelly Watts, Children s Minister Barbara Merry, Administrative Assistant Garey Wisdom, Pianist Harry Wooten, Minister of Music and Worship Royal Lane Baptist Church 6707 Royal Lane Dallas, Texas

From the Finance Committee

From the Finance Committee As of Monday, November 21, we have received pledges for 2012 totaling $525,520. This is great news, which we hope and expect will get even better as this year draws to a close.