Estes Church of Christ3505 Hwy. 45 South P.O. Box 191 Henderson, TN 38340

July 10, 2015

EldersCliff Bennett.............608-0038Steve Johnson...........989-7725Richard Taylor..........989-9510Allen Walker.............989-7506Paul Schwartz............989-3428Tony Hysmith............989-4978Harold Pirtle.............608-7950Ken Cargile...............989-1950

MinistersMark Blackwelder.....879-9123Jesse Robertson.........989-5539

Youth and Family MinisterTrent McManus........731-413-1883

Education DirectorJason Lockridge............879-0169

SecretaryDebbie McLaughlin......989-5576

MissionsPatrick Boyns..............EnglandAlastair Ferrie...........ScotlandRoberta Edwards................HaitiCarlos Ardila.................ArgentinaMike Jacobs.............South AfricaLarry Waymire....................HaitiRussell Epperson..............MontanaRyan Davis..........................PeruWidlord Thomas..................HaitiSandy Bidman...................SamoaKevin Gray.............New Zealand

Medical MissionsFHU Bible Teaching Program and Graduate Bible ProgramThailand Literature Program

World Bible SchoolWest TN Children’s Home

Sign language interpretation available as needed.

Web Page: www.esteschurch.org Email Address: estescoc@gmail.com

Es es Echo“Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Ephesians 4:3

When the Road is Rough We woke early on Saturday morning. We were working in the yard by 6 a.m. The call came about three hours later. Linda sent one of the girls to get me. I immediately knew something was wrong. The news was tragic, and I now had to pass that news on to my mom. The subtle, soothing chorus of the calm summer morning was quickly replaced with the wailing of a mother in mourning. The smooth road had just become very rough and would likely remain that way for several days and weeks ahead. How does one bring stability during the turbulence of life? One strategy can be to lean on others. Others can be a source of strength and encouragement. Just as Mary and Martha were comforted by fellow Jews when Lazarus died, we too can be comforted by our fellow Christians in difficult times (John 11:18-20). The scriptures tell us, “Two are better than one…if either of them falls down, one can help the other up…A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Eccl. 4:9-12) A second approach to getting through tough times is to let the great Com-forter, comfort. Paul tells those at Corinth, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we our-selves receive from God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Isaiah (66:12-13) provides further insight by indicating that God cares for His people as a mother cares and comforts her chil-dren. God is the father of all compassion and all comfort. He comforts us in our troubles as a mother comforts her child (Luke 13:34). He is there to lift us and to help us heal. He, in turn, expects us to extend that same comfort and encouragement to those that are facing similar challenges. He comforts us so that we might in turn comfort others. Lastly, we need to place our understanding of what is happening in a much larger context. God has a plan for each of us and for all of humanity. Things that hap-pen on this earth are within that context. The purpose of that plan is for us to call on him. If we do, He will listen. If we seek Him, we will find Him. This is the context in which we should try to place our understanding (Jeremiah 29:10-13). Job was a rich man who lost everything. After debating with God and his friends as to why this happened, Job concluded, “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans with-out knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know” (Job 42:2-3). Job recognized that his wrestling, his questioning, and his debating were futile. He realized that he lacked understanding even if he knew the answers. It is simply im-possible for us to understand God’s plan. However, we do know that even in the valleys of life God continues to mold our hearts and minds, especially if we are seeking him. When the road is rough and the way seems dim, our God knows and indeed He cares!

--C. J. Vires

In Our PrayersPrayer Requests

Patrick Boyns (England) pkb@britishbibleschool.comRoberta Edwards (Haiti) reaudate@hotmail.comLarry Waymire (Haiti) lwaymire@fhu.eduAlastair & Linda Ferrie (Scotland) doctoral@sky.comMike & Gail Jacobs (South Africa) gail2jm@telkomsa.netRussell & Allison Epperson (Montana) russnal@gmail.comCarlos & Lucena Ardila (Argentina) carlosardila_@live.com.arRyan and Sarah Davis (Peru) ryanpdavis17@gmail.comWidlord Thomas (Haiti) widlordthomas@hotmail.comSandy Bidman (Samoa) sandybid@yahoo.comKevin and Josie Gray (New Zealand) kgraynz@hotmail.com

Our Missionaries

Bessie Garner; 4910 Hwy. 45 S.; Finger, TN 38334Jeff Payne; 420 Melodie Circle; HendersonJean Weaver; 56 Southview Rd.; Pinson, TN 38366Bob Wells; Heritage Towers, 310 E. University, HendersonOpal Marsh; HHRC; Rm. 113A; PO Box 223; HendersonLois Garner; HHRC; Rm. 410B; PO Box 223; HendersonBetty Vincent; 1197 Finger Leapwood Rd., Finger, TN 38334David Irvin; 50020 Priestville Rd., Caledonia, MS 39740Dennie and Ruby Robison; 253 4th St., HendersonOmer and Marie Duberry; Elmcroft, 911 Old Humboldt Rd., Jackson 38305Jane Caldwell; 108 N. Auburndale #117, Memphis, TN 38104Jurilee Rouse; 614 Rosebud, HendersonPhyllis Lackey; 326 E. Third, HendersonLou Anderson; 707 North Ave.; HendersonDon Hicks (Marti McDaniel’s brother)

Ongoing Health Concerns

Brittany Bradford - Georgia - brittany.bradford14@yahoo.com Jessica Shannon Glaser (former member) - GermanyPaul Johnson - Washington, D. C.Peter Holtin (Rodger and Alice Holtin’s son) - pholtin@gmail.com -

Kansas

Scott & Christy Miskelly and Ryan & Abby Hysmith are working to adopt children from other countries.

Dylan Fischbach is undergoing treatment for Tourette Syndrome.Willard Beshires is recovering from successful surgery.LeAnn Maness & family (Mary Maness’s granddaughter, Donna Lussier’s niece) are undergo-

ing personal struggles right now and need prayers.Glenda Stanley is in West TN Transitional Care, Room B215 following extensive shoulder

surgery.Jean McPherson, Bob Little’s aunt, is recovering from a heart attack at HHRC.Ron Dee will have back surgery on July 17 in St. Louis. He will be there for 5 days and will have

several weeks of recovery.Bill Maness is home from the hospital but is making daily trips back for IV antibiotics as well

as wound care. Phillip Cranford is at HHRC for rehabilitation following surgery.Hannah Ratliff, Richard and Janis Taylor’s daughter, is recovering from extensive foot surgery.Robin Moore Conner, Kevin Moore’s sister, is consulting with doctors about a mass in her

abdomen. Mattie Schwartz, Paul and Mary Lane’s 5-year-old granddaughter, is recovering from surgery

to repair a broken femur and is in a full-body cast.Barbara Falkenheim, David Falkenheim’s mother, is recovering from successful ankle surgery. Kristian Carlton, Ginger Frank’s friend, has been diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer and is

awaiting treatment options.Laverne Falkenheim, David Falkenheim’s grandmother, has been placed into hospice care. Sheryl Thompson, David Falkenheim’s aunt, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Nancy Edwards’ brother and his fiancée were seriously injured in a car accident.Robert and Alice Gann’s newborn great-grandson is in NICU in Georgia.——Cancer Concerns: Hal Cardiff (Terri Sokoloski’s relative), Colton Gates, Jim Maxwell, Forrest

Vest, Blondell Powers (Minnie Davis’ sister), Megan Jarrell (Erica Parten’s cousin), Sum-mer Maples, James Peacock (Zach Peacock’s grandfather), Sam Kachelman, Renee Phelps, Elizabeth Saunders, Judy Tilghman (Susan Bradford’s cousin), Lula Johns (Debbie McLaughlin’s aunt), Trey Leonard (Marvin and Renee Croom’s nephew), Glenda Wilson, Sam Daniel (Heather Stewart’s grandfather), Randy Cook (Matt Cook’s father), Nicollette Isaacson, Barbara Clenney (Trent Scott’s aunt), Joyce Gilmore, Charles Anderson (Linda Anderson’s son), Ann Dawson (Jennifer Farrow’s aunt), Niccole Feaker (Beverly Means’ sister), Natalie Morris, Joyce Lott (Rex Phillips’ aunt), Josh Patrick (Joel & Beth Sanford’s friend), Whit Robertson (Jesse Robertson’s nephew), Amy Roebuck (Joel Sanford’s sister), Rodney Hilliard (Scott Miskelly’s brother-in-law), FHU student Don Alan Riggs, Robert Meeks (Laura Purvis’ father), Deanne Counce (Betty Vincent’s niece), Amy Roebuck (Joel Sanford’s sister), Paul Matthews (Debbie Kirk’s brother), Mary Toops (Marie Johnson’s aunt), John Cole (Beth Naylor’s father), and Tommie Polk.

S u n d a y B i b l e S t u d y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 4Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .465S u n d ay Af te r n o o n Wo r s h i p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 6Mid-Week Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N/A

For the RecordWeek of July 5, 2015

YTD$261,900$262,862

$962

2015 BudgetContributionover/(under) budget

7/5/15$9,700

$10,658 $958

Sunday:

Wednesday:

-Worship @ Heritage Towers, 2:00 pm (each Sunday)-Worship @ Southern Oaks, 2:30 pm (1st & 5th Sundays)-Worship @ HHRC, 2:30 pm (4th Sundays)-Visitation teams 2A and 2B meet.

-Wednesdays @ Estes: Do you know my Jesus? - the Son of God and the Son of Man (Jeremy & J. T. Northrop)

Looking Ahead

Pulpit PreviewA.M.: “Divine Discomfort,” Acts 24:25 -- JesseP.M.: Singing

14 Marie Johnson15 Jessyca Morris15 Jessica Reese15 Lexi Novak15 Neil O. Hardy

16 Beth Naylor16 Mike Haltom16 Nastia Bryant16 Bill Lampley17 Don Purvis

Sympathy to Mike Moss on the death of his niece, Mykal Daniels, to Barbara Naylor on the death of her sister, Mignon Shelly, to Judy Beene on the death of her uncle, C. O. Hays, and to the Barber and Bramblett families on the

deaths of Leon Barber and Stan Bramblett.

In the Spotlight

July 19-22 VBS @ EstesAug. 7-9 King’s Island fun trip

estesyouth

I N C I T EMEN’S BREAKFAST

THURSDAY, JULY 16 - 6:30 AM

To celebrate the marriage of

Audrey Todd &Jacob RobertsonSaturday, July 11, 6 pmChickasaw State Park

(the pavilion near the lake behind the restaurant)

Fried chicken will be provided; bring sides, drinks & desserts (ESPECIALLY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM & TOPPINGS). Gift registries at Bed, Bath & Beyond and The Ivy Gate and Co-Op in Trenton, TN.

Dear Estes family, Thank you so much for my Bible; I absolutely love it. I’m extremely thankful to have grown up at Estes. I’ve made some amazing riends and memo-

ries here. I’m so blessed to have been raised up in a church like Estes; I’ve learned so much. I’m forever thankful to my church family! Thanks again. I love y’all very much. God bless. Much love, Sydney Frank

“Going-Away” Cookoutin honor of Tony & Debbie Kirk

Sunday, July 12after evening worship

Burgers & Dogs will be provided; sign up on the Activities’ Board starting Sunday to bring ad-ditional items.

Quarterly Singing Nights BeginJoin us Sunday night, July 12, as we set aside time to learn new worship songs to incorporate into our ser-vices. These will take place quarterly. For more infor-mation, see Alex Walker.

Giants of GenesisVBS @ EstesJuly 19-22

• If you need a VBS job, see Jason Lockridge.

• To work with the preschool VBS program, see Brent or Melinda Rudder.

• To work with registration, see Richard or Janis Taylor. Registration helpers need to be able to arrive 30 minutes before VBS begins and hear and write clearly, please.

• Cookie sign-up sheets are now on the Ladies’ Board. We need thousands!

You are invited to the wedding of

audreY todd & Jacob robertsonsaturdaY, august 8

2:00 pm @ trenton church of christ

Congratulations to Ben and Jessica Reese on the birth of Braxton Reese on July 2! He weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 20 ½ long.”

Congratulations to Cliff and Nancy Bennett on the birth of their 11th grandchild! Baylor Thomas Jones was born this week to Luke and Aimee Jones; he weighed in at 6 lbs. 1 oz.

armor Up - pUttinG on the fUll armor of God VBS @ Bethel Springs Church of Christ

July 13-15 | 6:30 - 8:30 PMClasses for all ages.

Roy McIntyre, Anthony Moody, Adam Ar-chambault, Todd Beaver, Micah England, Tony Moody, Jerry Beshires, Brian BundrenDan ParkerBrent RudderJohn McCaskillSandy Dee, Shawna NorthropKenneth & Patsy Davis; Jackie Hibbett; Powers family

Ben ReeseAlex BlackwelderPaul SchwartzAlex WalkerNatalie Zlatovich, Alex Tucker

TBARichard Taylor, Allen WalkerXavier Falkenheim, Blake SnyderNate Kitchen, Mitch ZlatovichTBAMary ManessNate and April Kitchen

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Please dress appropriately and respectfully.If unable to serve, call Gary Irwin at 608-2783.

For additions and updates to the Estes Echo or to receive the Estes Echo via email, contact Debbie

McLaughlin at (731) 989-5576 or estescoc@gmail.com.

Afternoon Worship

Morning Worship

Date Reading 1 Reading 212 Psalm 7,8,9 Acts 17:1-1513 Psalm 10,11,12 Acts 17:16-34 14 Psalm 13-16 Acts 1815 Psalm 17,18 Acts 19:1-2016 Psalm 19,20,21 Acts 19:21-4117 Psalm 22,23,24 Acts 20:1-1618 Psalm 25,26,27 Acts 20:17-38

Lord’s Supper:

Prayer:Closing Prayer:Singing:Nursery:Greeters:

Opening Prayer:Lord’s Supper: Closing Prayer:Singing:Nursery:

Ushers:Shepherds Receiving Responses:Cards:Sound Booth:Security/Parking:Prepare Communion:Bldg. Lockup:

Schedule of ServicesSunday

Bible Study.........................9:30amMorning Worship..............10:30amEvening Worship................5:00pm

WednesdayBible Study.........................7:00pm

Those To Serve