LORD S DAY n JANUARY 8, 2017

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1 LORD S DAY n JANUARY 8, Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia Phone: Fax: Mailing Address: P.O. Box Atlanta, GA

2 LORD S DAY n JANUARY 8, 2017 Last Sunday was WE Sow Sunday where you had the opportunity to go above and beyond your standard contribution to invest in West End s most pressing priorities and the build-out of our new home at Butner Road. It s not too late! Give now by using any of the tools below. n Use the WE Sow Sunday contribution envelopes (found in the lobby and pews) n Write WE Sow Sunday on the memo line of your check n Text the word SOW to n Select the WE Sow Sunday option on the Easy Gift Kiosk in the foyer for debit or credit card Men s Breakfast & Bowling for Men and Women THIS SATURDAY The monthly Men s Breakfast and planned Bowling Outing has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14. The breakfast will be at 10 a.m. in the Wesley R. Brown, Sr. Fellowship Hall immediately followed by the Brothers and Sisters Bowling Outing at Marietta Brunswick Bowling, 2749 Delk Rd., Marietta, GA. There is a $7 donation requested for the breakfast and a $20 activity fee for the bowling. Please see any of the worship coordinators to sign up, and make payments. If you are unable to attend this rescheduled event and have paid and would like to be refunded, please see Wyndel Harris or Chad Harris. PRAYER LIST If you have a desire for prayer, or know someone who does, forward your request to Tonya Sykes (tmsykes2003@yahoo.com), Doris Morgan ( or dhmor30331@yahoo.com), Angela Okpara (midnite626@yahoo.com), Nettie Fanning ( ), or Debbie Sledge ( or desledge1@gmail. Walter Cobb Royce Cobb Leon & Deborah Ballard Judith Timberlake Kesha King Denise Jenkins Arie Luster Begins Jan. 17 GriefShare, a 13-week, Christ-centered, biblically based support group for individuals who have lost loved ones through death is now available for all who would like to participate. The 13-week program begins Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and runs thru Apr. 18 right here at West End. Anyone wanting to sign up may contact Tonya Iverson ( or triverson@comcast.net) or Annemarie Alston ( or athomasogle@yahoo.com.) Joey Gaines Miriam Williams Sharon Crumbley Gary Taylor Mary Phillips Lillian Minton Vince Harvey & Family Paul Bennett PRAYER LINE The West End Prayer Warriors have a prayer line. Call , option #2 anytime to have someone to pray with and for you.

3 WEST END ACTIVITIES & INFO Attention married couples! On Jan. 21 from 3 to 6pm there will be a game day at the home of Harry & Xanthene Oliver at 3662 Rock Spring Dr., Smyrna, GA 30082, This event will be a potluck so bring your favorite appetizer to share. The next United Marriage Class will begin Feb. 6. Register today at www. marriagesmadestronger.com. This is a class for married as well as engaged couples and is a powerful and innovative approach to marriage utilizing a Christian perspective. Cost of the class is $100 per couple. For more information contact Robert or Stella Wilson of the Marriage Ministry ( ). Make plans to attend West End s Annual Celebration of Love scheduled for Feb. 18 at West End. This festive event brings married couples together to celebrate the institution of marriage. It s also a great opportunity to fellowship with other married couples and enjoy a great meal and entertainment. The cost is $25 per couple. You can register at WiFi Access Our internet service is now directly linked to West End s Facebook page. Directions: On your smart phone, select the wireless network West End Free Wi-Fi. Once connected, you will be directed to West End s Facebook page. You can either skip check in, or opt to check in. Both options will give you instant access to the internet. If you check in using Facebook, you can let your friends know that you are in the house of the Lord and share your worship experience with them through the live stream broadcast on our Facebook page. Join us for the next WE Cruise June 17-24, 2017! Contact Sony Heyward (randrtraveling@icloud.com) or visit for more information. SINGLES / YOUNG ADULT EVENTS Looking to hang out with other 20- & 30-year-olds? Join the WE Rise Young Adults at Chick-Fil-A as they kick-off their new weeknight bible studies. The first one will be 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19 at 1100 Northside Dr., NW, Atlanta, GA See Janan Barge or Byron Walker with any questions. WE Rise Young Adults will be hosting their first general body meeting of the year, Sunday, Jan. 22 on the front left side of the sanctuary after 10:45 a.m. service. Anyone is invited to come learn about what s planned for the new year and how to get involved. AREA HAPPENINGS Church Relocation The Riverdale CofC has moved. Their new location 6386 Bankers Walk, Riverdale, GA Attend the Minister s Institute Conference Jan hosted by the New Golden Heights CofC in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For further details, call The 73rd Churches of Christ National Lectureship will be held June 2-8, 2017 in Atlanta. Complete programs for youth and young adults/singles will be included. Visit cocnl.com for complete details. REMINDER Send bulletin announcements to announcements@thewestender.com no later than Tuesdays at 12 Noon.

4 The Winter Quarter Bible Classes begin Wednesday Sundays: 9:40 a.m. Wednesdays: 7-8:15 p.m. n Good Choice (Women) Bobbie Bable / Vanessa Franks W.R. Brown Fellowship Hall Legacy Building n Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples Rm. 3 Jaha Howard / Charlie Bingham Christian Cottage n Foundations of Faith Rm. 13 William Johnson / Randy McKinney Fred McKinney Legacy Building n God s People in Hard Times Rm. 2 Reggie Rowell / Lambert McGaughy Christian Cottage / Steve Langford n The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) Rm. 11 Melvin Smith / Marcus Brummer Legacy Building n Keys to Kingdom Living: Embracing the Christian Disciplines Orpheus Heyward / Floyd Williams n Early Morning Inspiration Bible Class Orpheus Heyward / Bill Moore Sanctuary Sanctuary Wed. 10 a.m. 6-8 Grade Youth Outing Jan. 29 Electronic Sign-Up via The next 6-8 grade youth outing will be Sunday, Jan. 29 to the Douglasville CofC followed by an afternoon of activities, lunch, and community service. To sign up, send an to youthouting@thewestender.com and include your name, your child s name, and your telephone number. Details of the trip will be sent to you via and/or text message. Transportation will be provided by YIA chaperones. Visiting With Us? If you did not have a chance to stop by the visitors kiosks in the foyer, please take a moment to text the word WELCOME to so that we can have a record of your visit. Thank you! Baptism 1/1 Jhe Rell Daise 1/1 Saliyah Brady 12/25 Nyla Oates 12/25 Christopher Martin 12/23 Diane Taylor Placed Membership 1/1 Richard Tolbert SICK & SHUT-IN To be included or to have someone included or removed from this listing please contact Gayron Johnson at the church office. Robert and Helen Chatman, Arbor Terrace, 1001 Research Center Dr., SW, Atl., GA 30331; Stephanie Hill is home recuperating from surgery Titus Mathis, son of LaTonia Mathis. For visitation call Henry Ross 3593 Ingledale Dr. SW, Atl., GA ; Junette Tibbs A.G. Rhodes, Rm. 102, Atl., GA Joyce Mapp, Thomas Chase, Daneka Vickers, Anreneka Johnson, Quetbell Allen.

5 Welcome Visitors... to the church of Christ, West End congregation. Please know that you are our honored guest, and may the Lord bless you with an understanding of His word. ELDER ON CALL Today Johnny Ross Next Sunday Floyd Williams Download Sermons estore.thewestender.com Like us on Facebook: WECOC West End Youth in Action We Rise: West End COC Young Adults DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP Search for West End Church of Christ on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Encourage Your Friends to Watch a Soul-Saving Sermon 10 p.m. on Atlanta s WATC-TV 57 or online at watc.tv. Call, post, tweet, text and share it! Pre-Worship Visitor Salute Announcements Order of Worship Call to Worship Opening Prayer s Scripture Reading Prayer Communion Sermon Invitation Offering Announcements Closing Prayer TODAY S SERMONS Note: Speakers may change without notice. 8:00 a.m. Orpheus J. Heyward 10:00 a.m. Orpheus J. Heyward 6:00 p.m. To Be Determined SCHEDULE OF SERVICES n Regular Sunday Schedule 8:00 a.m. Early morning worship 9:40 a.m. Bible classes for all ages 10:45 a.m. Mid-morning worship 6:00 p.m. Evening worship n Regular Wednesday Schedule 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible class 7:00 p.m. Bible classes for all ages Live Streaming Now Available! West End s morning services are now being streamed live! To access the live stream text WESTREAM to or visit West End s Facebook page during 10:45 a.m. service. n See Randy Clinkscale with questions. NURSERY The age range for the nursery during 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services is age 1 to 3.