LORD S DAY n JULY 2, 2017 1303 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Phone: 404-753-6271 Fax: 404-755-8980 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10499 Atlanta, GA 30310 www.thewestender.com
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. 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 678-245-4457 so that we can have a record of your visit. Thank you! 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. NURSERY The age range for the nursery during 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services is age 1 to 3. TODAY S SERMONS Note: Speakers may change without notice. 8:00 a.m. Orpheus Heyward 10:45 a.m. Orpheus 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 Pre-Worship Song Visitor Salute Announcements Order of Worship Call to Worship Opening Prayer Songs Scripture Reading Prayer Song Communion Song Sermon Invitation Offering Announcements Closing Prayer Live Streaming Now Available! West End s morning services are now being streamed live! To access the live stream text WESTREAM to 678-245-4457 or visit West End s Facebook page during 10:45 a.m. service. n See Randy Clinkscale with questions.
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH To restore and maintain the original church which Christ established in 33 A.D. Our Creed Jesus Christ John 14:6 Rule of Faith The New Testament John 20:30-31 Organization Universal Christ is its head Eph. 1:22 Local Elders to oversee I Timothy 5:17 Deacons to serve I Timothy 3:10 Ministers to preach Romans 10:15 Worship In spirit and in truth John 4:23 Teaching Matthew 28:18-20 Praying Acts 2:42 Singing Ephesians 5:19 Lord s Supper Acts 20:7 Offering I Corinthians 16:1-2 Practice Pure religion James 1:27 Add the Christian graces II Peter 1:5-11 Continue in the apostles teaching Acts 2:42 Destination An eternal home in heaven John 14:1-6 To Become A Christian You Must Hear Romans 10:17 Believe Hebrews 11:6 Repent Acts 2:38 Confess Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized Acts 2:38 MINISTER Orpheus J. Heyward MINISTER EMERITUS Wesley R. Brown, Sr. LEADERSHIP CONTACT NUMBER 404-341-6854 ELDERS David M. Bishop, ext. 3 J. Edward Gaines, ext. 4 William H. Johnson, ext. 5 I. David Logan, ext. 6 Bill Moore, ext. 7 Johnny Ross, ext. 8 Floyd Williams, Jr., ext. 10 Robert Wilson, III, ext. 11 DEACONS Renard Anthony, ext. 12 Marion Clark, ext. 13 Randy Clinkscale, ext. 14 Marcel Combs, ext. 15 William Eddins, ext. 16 Albert Hines, ext. 17 James Hilaire, ext. 18 Jaha Howard, ext. 19 Spencer Iverson, ext. 20 Antaures Jackson, ext. 21 Adam McGill, ext. 22 Fredric McKinney, ext. 23 Randolph McKinney, ext. 24 Melvin Smith, ext. 25 CHURCH SECRETARY Gayron Johnson gjohnson@thewestender.com Giving Made Easy n EasyGift Kiosk Easy and secure to use, this kiosk, located in the lobby, features an encrypted card reader to process card information and print or email a receipt. n Legacy Giving Allow your gifts to go further and support future generations of the church. Through Legacy Giving, moderate and consistent giving can be transformed to make a substantially larger impact on the congregation. Text LEGACY to 678-245-4457 to learn more. n White Contribution Envelopes Found in pews and on the Greeter s table. n Gold WE Sow Sunday Envelopes Use for WE Sow Sunday giving only. n Online Giving Visit www.thewestender.com/give. n We Text 2 Give Text the word give to 678-245-4457 or scan the QR code with your smartphone. Text SOW to donate to WE Sow Sunday. Questions? Contact Randy Clinkscale (678-245-4457 / wefinco@gmail.com) or William Johnson (404-344-1010 / william@thewestender.com)
LORD S DAY n JULY 2, 2017 Back-to-School & Health Fair Saturday July 22 11am 2pm Our Annual Back-to-School & Health Fair supports students from the West End area, from Pre-K thru college. Attendees will have access to free book bags, school supplies, gently used uniforms and books, parent break-out session, face painting, haircuts, food, refreshments and much more! REGISTER NOW www.thewestender.com/2017btsfair WANT TO SUPPORT THIS EFFORT? DONATE. VOLUNTEER. BRING SUPPLIES. Visit www.thewestender.com/2017-back-to-school-backpack-drive/ for more information on how to get involved. Bible School Summer Adult Quarter July September All classes are held on Sunday mornings starting at 9:40 a.m. and Wednesday evenings starting from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The Wednesday Morning Adult Class starts at 10 a.m. CLASS OFFEREINGS Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples Jaha Howard, Charlie Bingham ROOM 3 CHRISTIAN COTTAGE n Primarily for college-aged young adults. Foundations of Faith William Johnson, Randy McKinney ROOM 13 - LEGACY BUILDING n Designed to help people of all ages get a grasp of basic principles of God, the Bible, and Christianity. Whether you are new to West End, have been baptized in the past year, or are an experienced believer who wants to provide fellowship and encouragement to those who are new. The Quest for Authentic Manhood Winning! Melvin Smith, Marcus Brummer ROOM 11 LEGACY BUILDING n For men of all ages who wish to study with other men to discuss how to mentor, support and encourage others. A Study of Christology - Hebrews Orpheus Heyward, Floyd Williams SANTUARY n An extension of Bro. Heyward s summer sermon series that studies Jesus Christ and the importance of focusing our lives around his teachings and behaviors. Early Morning Inspiration Bible Class Orpheus Heyward, Bill Moore SANTUARY n General Adult Bible Study. Meets at 10 a.m. each week. This class involves people who consider themselves retirement age, although other age groups attend. Education Ministry Welcome! The Education Ministry welcomes Lawrence Anochie as the new Adult Bible School lead. Lawrence will work in tandem with Bernard Bable until the start of the Fall Bible School quarter.
WEST END ACTIVITIES & INFO National Lectureship Memorabilia Available The 73rd Annual National Lectureship Souvenir Portfolios and Program Books are available for $25 for the combo. Items will not be sold separately. See Wyndel Harris to purchase. 30-Day Marriage Challenge #2 Great marriages are built on strong biblical principles which strengthens the church. Husbands and wives who accept the daily challenge will experience spiritual and individual growth. Join like-minded couples and register now through Jul. 1. Sign up at marriagesmadestronger.com. A daily activity, to be completed on your own time, is designed to encourage reflections. Couples who complete this challenge will have a chance to win a FREE trip to this year s marriage retreat! Attend the next West End Marriage Retreat at the WinShape Retreats in Rome, GA Aug. 24-26. The cost is $415 per couple, which includes accommodations and meals. A deposit of $75 is due NOW. All payments can be paid using the kiosks in the foyer. For more information visit www.marriagesmadestronger. com or contact Robert or Stella Wilson (404-766-0774.) YOUTH / YOUNG ADULT EVENTS The next 6-8 Grade Youth Outing is scheduled for Sunday Jul. 23. We will be visiting Moreland Ave. CofC. Each youth will need approx. $8-10 for lunch. Sign up by sending an email to youthouting@thewestender.com. Include the youth s name, parent/guardian name and parent/guardian phone number. Contact Shalonda Gipson or David Bishop with any questions. West End Youth Chorus Seeking singers 12 and up. Please see Lana Lockhart or Justin Crowder for details or to sign up. WE Rise August Sister Circle Join the ladies of We Rise on Saturday, Aug. 12. They will be discussing Chapters 1-8 of the book Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out and Lonely. More information regarding location and time to be announced. If you have any questions, please see Dequies Lanier or LePaige Godfrey. UPCOMING SINGLES EVENTS July 15, Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feed the Less Fortunate (Christian Cottage) July 28, Friday 6:30 p.m. FIRE Singles Bible Study (Wesley R. Brown, Sr. Fellowship Hall) July 30, Sunday 1:30 p.m. FIRE Singles Mingle Lunch & Chat (Wesley R. Brown, Sr. Fellowship Hall) See Wreneshia Daniels, Wilie Cheeley, Donald Berry or Denise (West) Berry or text 404-798-6452 to request more details. NEW MEMBERS LUNCHEON JULY 16 If you were baptized or placed membership in 2016 or 2017 you are invited to a luncheon on Jul. 16 immediately following the 10:45 a.m. worship service in the Wesley R. Brown Fellowship Hall. This luncheon will give you the opportunity to get to know your leadership. Please see Gayron Johnson for more information or email her at gjohnson@ thewestender.com. You can also sign up in the foyer or online at thewestender.com. 2017 Crusade for Christ Jul. 29 Aug. 3 Charlotte, NC Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward, Official Crusade Speaker For more details, visit www.churchofchristcrusade.org
Vacation Bible School JULY 10-13 MON. - WED. 7-8:30 P.M. THURS. 7-9 P.M. Finding My Purpose in God s Eternal Purpose (I Peter 4) Visiting Instructor for Adults: Harold Redd, Midtown CofC, Memphis, TN VBS this year is for our entire congregation and your visitors and friends. Here are some of the highlights you will enjoy: Door prizes for those bringing the most visitors each evening for the 7 p.m. devotional. Meals and drinks served nightly to youth (in class) and adults upon exiting Special teen sessions held in the Wesley Brown Fellowship Hall An exciting final night closeout featuring Class reviews Spoken Word Poetry Youth choral group debut performance Christian rapper Senior citizen poetry showcase VBS is sponsored by Youth in Action Program and the Education Ministry. n VBS TEACHER STAFFING NEEDS Thanks to your volunteering, all teaching positions are fully staffed except for one 7-8 grade teacher and one 1-2 grade teacher. See coordinator, Christopher Collins, or Veronica Moore to volunteer. n VBS HEADCOUNT NEEDED NEED TO KNOW YOU ARE COMING Online registration is at the foyer kiosks and on a forthcoming email blast and posting to West End s Facebook and Instagram pages. SICK & SHUT-IN To be included or to have someone included or removed from this listing please contact Gayron Johnson at the church office. Thomas Chase A.G. Rhodes, 350 Boulevard, SE, Atl., GA 30312. 404-688- 6731. Robert and Helen Chatman, Arbor Terrace, 1001 Research Center Dr., SW, Atl., GA 30331; 678-558-2536. Stephanie Hill is home recuperating from surgery. 770-709-1026. Titus Mathis, son of LaTonia Mathis. For visitation call 404-769-2147. Henry Ross 3593 Ingledale Dr. SW, Atl., GA. 30331; 404-349-0716. Junette Tibbs Rm. 102, Atl., GA 30312. Joyce Mapp, Daneka Vickers, Anreneka Johnson, Quetbell Allen. PRAYER LIST If you have a desire for prayer, or know someone who does, please write your or their name on the prayer list sheet in the foyer. You may also email Tonya Sykes (tmsykes2003@yahoo.com), Doris Morgan (dhmor30331@yahoo.com), Angela Okpara (midnite626@yahoo.com), or call Nettie Fanning (404-696-9104). Rozella Williams Lee Audrey Carter LaVett Heavens Delores Glenn Grogan Family Mary Harrison Bryant Family Ellis Family Isaacs Family Riley Family Julia Brooker & Fam. Beulah King & Fam. Damaris Harris Arie Luster Denise Jenkins Joey Gaines Wesley R. Brown, Sr. Barbara Brown Kesha King Sharon Crumbley Mary Phillips Mack & Sandra Freeman PRAYER LINE The West End Prayer Warriors have a prayer line. Call 678-444-4170, option #2 anytime to have someone to pray with and for you.