WELCOME - Bob Payne PRAISE LEADER - Peyton Chenault

The Steadfast Love of the Lord - # 123 To God Be the Glory - # 4

PRAYER - Steve Sanders SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 135:1-7

The Greatest Commands - # 448

Magnificat

THE LORD’S SUPPER - Bobby Davis WEEKLY OFFERING

CHILDREN’S TIME - David Chenault

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less - # 538

As the Deer - # 71

SERMON - Bob Payne

“Do You Know God?”

John 17:1-3

Faithful Love - # 18

CLOSING PRAYER - Travis Goode

“Depart in Peace” (Luke 2:29) Please silence all cell phones and pagers.

CCLI # 290723

Welcome to South Main!

You’re invited to be a part of our family as we worship God, encourage one anoth-

er, and grow spiritually together.

When we meet together, we sing, pray, study the Bible, partake together in the

communion of the Lord's supper, and en-joy great family fellowship.

A fully staffed nursery is available. Ask an usher for assistance.

During AM services, we offer signing for those who are hearing impaired.

Weekly News Bulletin October 11, 2015

South Main Church of Christ 402 South Main ~ P.O. Box 1597

Henderson, TX 75653-1597 (903) 657-1408 ~ FAX (903) 657-1409 Website: www.southmainchurch.com Email: office@southmainchurch.com

Bible Classes for all ages: Sundays 9:30 am

Worship Assembly: Sundays 10:30 am and 5 pm Wednesday Evening Classes: 6:30 pm

South Main Shares…

Happy Birthday Billie Ballenger, Justin Gravely, Len Lewis!!!

Responses Melissa Whitaker responded last Sunday morning requesting prayers for her father-in-law’s health and fam-ily. Melissa’s address is 6129 US Hwy 79 S., Henderson, TX 75654

Glenda McCluer also expressed her desire to be a part of the South Main family. Welcome to South Main, Glenda!!

Sympathy We extend our sympathies to the family of Charles Garrett, Sr. who passed away Monday morning in his home. The funeral service was held Friday afternoon un-der the direction of Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home.

We extend our sympathies to John & Melanie Taylor and family at the passing of Melanies’s mother, Jo Phil-lips, who passed away Monday night. A memor ial ser -vice was held Thursday afternoon at the Crawford A. Crim chapel.

Bob’s Thoughts...

Greatness Takes Time

“And let us not grow weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9

Many people are already weary and some have become faint. A growing number of them are discouraged to the point of giving up. They certainly have good reason to feel this way - times are hard, things are difficult, and it’s taking a toll on them. The physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges of life have worn them down. As a result, some are merely going through the motions, while others have actually given up. Yet, it doesn’t have to be that way. Our Lord understands that such weariness is a common dilemma. Thus, He admonishes us not to grow weary in well doing. But what constitutes well doing? And how do you keep from growing weary? Only Christ does all things well! (Mark 7:37) Therefore, it’s all about the source! If the source of your activity is Christ, then your Heavenly Father will say, “Well done!” However, when Christ is not the source, regardless of what you do, it won’t turn out well. It’s a matter of flesh versus Spirit. Growing weary is either the result of sowing to the flesh, or losing sight of The Source - the Spirit of life in Christ. You sow to the flesh by living after the flesh. Living after the flesh involves relying on your own human strengths and abilities. That will eventu-ally wear you out. And then you’ll become weary and faint. But when the Spirit of Life in Christ is at work in you, you’ll reap life…and that more abundantly! Allow Christ to express His good and perfect life in and through you! The Harvest will take care of itself.

Have a Great Week! Bob

Assignments, Etc…

Greeters Sunday, October 11th: Don & Glenda Brooks, Pat Brack, Karen Pritchard, Gary Holland Sunday, October 18th: Tommy & Sandra Goode, Jim & Donna Smith, June Craig, Janelle Roberts

Nursery Attendants Sunday AM, October 11th: Diann Hopkins, Becky Whiteside, Elisabeth Sabella Sunday AM, October 18th: Sharon Brown, Karen Pritchard, Carol Sory

Food Committee October: Karen Pr itchard, Sandra Goode

Communion Preparation October: Kathy Davis, Neva Davis

Communion Clean-up October: Kathy Davis, Neva Davis

Help with Midweek Manna October: Carol Sory, Sharon Brown

Sign Language Practices will begin Wednesday, October 14th, 4PM at the Red House for Levels 2 & 3.

Announcements…

Midweek Manna Wednesday Night Meals begin at 5:00 PM in the MPB The menu for Wednesday, October 14th, is Hot chicken salad, green bean bundles, rolls, & banana splits. Please sign the list if you plan to eat. Adults: $4, Children (ages 5-12): $2, (4 & under): Free

It’s All About Family! Chandler Street Church of Christ in Kilgore, Texas will be hosting their 2015 Lectureship on October 11-14, with lessons focusing on the physical and spiritual aspects of family. For more information, call 903-984-2928 or log on to www.cscoc.com

Thank You... We would like to thank our church family at South Main for all of the visits, cards, food and prayers on our behalf during this season in our lives. Please continue to uplift us in prayer as Les continues his treatments.

In Him, Les & Len Lewis

Dear Church, We appreciate all the help you all have given to Janet, Michelle and us during this time in our life. Words cannot express our thanks for all the hugs, food preparation, vis-its and the beautiful singing and words spoken by Bob Payne. We know why Carroll was so proud of “his” church.

In Christ, Carroll & Jewel Thompson, Sr.

Dear South Main Family, Thank you so much for the beautiful plant. It was so very much appreciated. Thank you for all of the love, prayers and food. We love you.

Love, The Thompson Family

The Family Life…

Let's CAN HIM! The Henderson Interchurch Ministry's food pantry is in need of the following items: Canned Fruit, Canned Soups, Canned Beans (pork & beans, pinto beans, etc.) Please bring your canned goods to the church building and our youth group will deliver them to HIM.

You are invited to a

Wedding Shower Honoring

Kristin Alexander

Daughter of Mark & Susan Roskos

Sunday, Oct 18th, 2 - 3:30 PM at the home of Rosemary Payne

1302 Stadium Henderson, Texas

Registered at: Target, The Container Store,

Best Buy,& Amazon.com

Volunteers – Adults: If you can help out with manning the Red House an hour or two each week, please let David know! This Month’s Item:

PUDDING Any brand, any flavor! You can drop them off in the foyer.

Red House Hours Monday - Wednesday

3:30 - 5:00 PM

If you would like to ride the bus, please add your name to the sign-up sheet.

Elders: Bobby Davis: ........................ ..bobbydtxu222@gmail.com Tommy Goode: .................... cacawuate_sandra@msn.com Ray Hall: ................................ gilbertrayhall@hotmail.com Tom Jones: .................................... tomsyl@suddenlink.net

Pulpit Minister: Bob Payne: .................................. bpayne1@suddenlink.net

Family life Minister: David Chenault: ............ dchenault@southmainchurch.com

Children’s Minister: Elisabeth Sabella:…………...elisabeth.sabella@gmail.com

Church Secretary: Reneé Hampton: . . ………..office@southmainchurch.com

Office Manager: Ben Bradshaw:…………………..ben@bradshawsales.com

Church Treasurer: Ken Sabella: ............................. kentexasbank@yahoo.com

Building Maintenance, Grounds and Housekeeping: Dicky Harris

Deacons:

Chuck Ashmore

Ben Bradshaw

Don Brooks

Richey Glasgow

David Gravley

Roy Hunt

James Rowell

Jody Sory

Jamie Sugg

Bonnie Davis, Joe Davis’ step-mother, will undergo tests October 13th at Scott and White in Temple. Les Lewis was scheduled to have surgery on Fr i-day, October 9th at M.D. Anderson. Our Nation

Please continue to pray for: Lowetta Baade, Rex Ber-ry, Burke, Leslie & Mitchell Brack, Bob Brown, Lisa Corbell, Ada Cowart, Dan Cummings, Patsy Ferger-son, Lawrence Ferrell, Bob Ferrier, Maudie Foster, Robert Gentry, Richey Glasgow, Debra Goode, Oleta Hahn, Roy Hunt, David LaFever, Ron Largent, Dean & Teresa Myers, Joanie Nations, Mike Nations, Mir-iam Nations, Denise Perkins, Janette Quinn, Katie & Mattie Ramon, David Roberts, Jim Rushing, Margie Rushing, Don Sample, Tom Taylor, Lauren Wil-liams,

Each prayer request will be posted for two weeks unless the church office receives an update.

Pray for Our Armed Forces

Justin Blue, Sloan Brown, Logan Commins, Brandi Davis, Steven Hodges, Joshua McKay,

Chad McMurray, Jonathan Sanders, Cleve Sexton, Scottie Tillison, John H. Tucker

South Main Prays…

RECORDS AS OF 10-04-2015

Sunday Bible Classes ..................... .98 Sunday A.M. Worship .................. .165 Sunday P.M ..................................... 63 Wednesday P.M. Classes ................ 77

Offering ……………………....$8,533 Weekly Budget ...... ………..….$7,075 YTD Offering .. …………….$279,438 YTD Budget ..... ……………$282,988 Above (Below) YTD ............. ($3,551)