March 8, 2009
103- "He HasMade Me Glad"
Callto Worship: Ron Gardner
Children'sCaring and Sharing
64- "IWorship You, Almighty God"
20- "WeWorship and Adore You"
144- "OWorship the King"
Prayer:Michael Noell
351- "HeBore It All"
Lord'sSupper Comments: Marshall Brookey
Offering:123- "The Steadfast Love of the Lord"
AttendanceCards/Children's Bible Hour
440- "Glorifythe Lord with Me"
Scripture Reading: Sean Tallerico Genesis 1:26-31
Lesson:"Created for Good Works"
943- "Do YouKnow My Jesus"
Announcements/Prayer:Gary Ingraham
853- "When WeAll Get to Heaven"
WEEKLY EVENTS
March 9th-Boy Scout Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
March 9th- Grief Recovery Class willbegin @ 6:30
March 10th- Ladies Bible Class @ 9:45a.m. Craft Class @ 11:45 a.m.
March 11th- Mid-week service @ 7:00 p.m.
March 12th- Singing @ Sierra Hills 6:30p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
March 8th- Family MinistryMeeting/Potluck
March 13th- Tweens and Teens to John'sIncredible Pizza. Be in Bakersfield around 6:00 pm.
April 4th- Annual Easter Party and BBQ
May 5th-8th-Pepperdine Bible Lectures
June 19th-26th- Morro Bay Family Encampment
June 21st-24th- Vacation Bible School
July 26th-August 1st- Yosemite Bible Camp
NEWS
Our guests last week: Valinda Handy-Tony, Shauna and Gabriel Soltero
Date Change on John'sIncredible Pizza: The Tweens and their families are invited to a fun evening at John'sIncredible Pizza in Bakersfield March 13th at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is tomeet in Bakersfield. If you cannot get there by 6:00 it is all right. If youhave any questions please see Dena Tallerico.
Candy filled eggs are needed for the AnnualEaster Party scheduled for April 4th. Please give them to Rick or Sally Wall.
This year we will have a potluck stylepicnic for the Easter Party. Everyone is to bring their favorite dish. If youare planning to attend the festivities a sign up sheet is posted on thebulletin board.
On March 27th at 7:00 p.m. Porterville will host the monthly "Area WideSinging." There will be a need for finger foods as well as cookies for theevening. If you can help provide either one a sign up sheet has been posted.
There will be a yard salebenefiting"Relay for Life" on March 11th, 12th and 13th, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at1074 N. Cobb. If you have extra grocery bags please bring them this evening,or if you can help out see Dena Tallerico.
Churchcards withassembly information have been printed and are located in the foyer for thosewho may come in contact with individuals who are interested in ourcongregation.
Thank you
Chuckand Judy Keen want to thank everyone for the cards sent their way celebratingtheir 65th Wedding Anniversary. They had a wonderful anniversary shared withfamily and friends.
Tothe Porterville Congregation:
Wethank you again for the wonderful weekend at the youth Rally. There are so manyof you that sacrifice your time and energy for the youth of your owncongregation as well as others. You are truly appreciated.
Billand Pam Willingham and the Tehachapi Church of Christ.
Dear Porterville Church of Christ,
Ouryouth group really enjoyed the youth rally once again this year. It's hard to keeptrack of just how many years we have been coming. It is a lot.
Thisyear we were not sure if the kids would want to attend with many of them havingother activities. However when January got here they were all willing tore-arrange their schedules.
Againthank you for the time and effort you commit to all the young Christian Teens.See you next year.
The Victorville Church of Christ Youth
From Pepperdine:
"The Lord of Creation"
FamilyFun: Pepperdine welcomes families to the Bible Lectures, May 5-8, 2009. Weencourage the entire family to participate in the conference. Many familiesplan vacations to take advantage of this week of spiritual growth, learning,and fellowship with others. From young children to senior saints, we offerplenty of exciting and inspiring events. We provide childcare for children ages6 months to 6 years. Come for renewal and enjoy fun for the entire family. Formore information call (310)506-4270 or go to www.pepperdine.edu/biblelectures.
ATTENDANCE
Sunday,March 1, 2008
Bible Class: 61
Morning Service: 148
Evening Service: 45
Budget: $4,153.35
Contribution: $5,611.00
Over Budget: $1,457.65
Year to date under budget: $527.16
Weekly average: $4,094.78
Wereceived an e-mail from the Hancocks this past week. Carol Ann wanted to let usknow that she and Gaylord were doing well and were excited to share that hermother, Gloria Minjarez, was baptized at the Mt Mesa Church of Christ. Whatwonderful news.
Family News and Prayers Needed
DorthaBeeler hasbeen ill with a cold
LeeRoy and June Cantrell are not feeling well at this time. June is scheduled for a consultationconcerning her heart
RuthCassidy hasa scheduled MRI for the 19th. Ruth's son James, tests came backnegative. Her cousin Paula Johnson (Furr) is having health problems
GeraldineMarcom isnot feeling well and is in need of our prayers
MariaOrosco's cousin, Jose Ignacio, is in serious condition. Jose lives in Spain
JamesRawlins Family has been battling colds and flu.