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April 13, 2003
Laurelwood Church of Christ On-line Bulletin
Volume 1, Issue 15
Call to Worship
Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,
Psalms 105:1-5
Announcements
 Small Group Training - Sunday Nights
Come one come all!
The small group study has started on Sunday nights; 6PM @ the church building. The class will focus on how to have small groups and make them effective for the body and visitors. Come and learn together as the church prepares for this important ministry.
Durham collection
There will be a special collection for the Durham family on Sunday April 27th. The money raised will help Susan get special medical attention for her liver cancer. Please pray and consider how you can contribute.
Last chance! If you have not had the chance to sign the card on the foyer table for Brent Durham please, do so today.
Warrior’s on April 27th we will be going to see a movie. For this event you will need to bring a bag lunch to eat here at the building and enough money for the movie and any treats you will want there. We will also have everyone write a short note to our troops to encourage them and let them know that we appreciate all that they are doing.
“Raising a Modern Day Knight” is the topic of the Men’s Integrity Group, which will be meeting on Tuesday, April 22, from 7:45 to 9:00 PM.
All in the Family
 Prayer Requests
Our Troops, Leaders, President, and the citizens of Iraq.
The business meeting will review and authorize an annual budget for 2003-4 in just a few days. Please keep that process and meeting in your prayers.
Susan Durham, who has been diagnose with liver cancer. Susan is looking for 100% recovery and is looking into some options.
Mark Tuszynski, who is in need of our prayers
The Peoples, as John is seeking employment.
Listening Hearts at Laurelwood:
You can now email your prayer requests to church staff; write to listeninghearts@laurelwoodchurch.org
Your request will be kept confidential and NOT be published in the bulletin unless you specify otherwise.
1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, ... I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgivings be made for all ...
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Family Gatherings
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4-06-03
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Family Finances
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4-06-03
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Sunday Bible Study:
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39
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Last Week:
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$1,270
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Sunday AM Worship:
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42
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Last Month’s Average:
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$1,923
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Sunday PM Worship:
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14
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Budget Goal:
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$1,692
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Wednesday:
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28
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2002 Weekly difference
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($ -40)
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Know Him, Love Him, Share Him
Know Him...
Encouragement from John and Brenda. Thought for your journey:
God wants you to be so convinced of His presence in your life that even when you can’t feel it,
sense it, or see it, you know He is there.
Stormie OMartin
Love Him...
Pint Size Pulpit
A whopping 84 percent of the adults polled by Family Circle magazine said they think Americans worship money. But when asked to name what was most important to them personally, these were the overwhelming responses in order:
- Family and friends
- Good health
- Money
It's not surprising that in these uncertain times, we would look inward to hearth and home and yearn for the things that really do matter most. Most of us do think it's important to own a home--and that takes big bucks--we're also putting a premium on saving money and becoming free of debt.
But the truth is, people really care about the things that money can't buy.
What started as materialism after World War II turned into a full-blown case of luxury fever in the 1980s and 1990s. Think about it! You could buy a backyard grill for $8,000. You could get a gold-plated car. "We are in such a commercial society that it's easy for us to be distracted, to lose sight of what's important.” Now many of us are asking: What does it mean to live in a world that seems so insecure and uncertain?
The Center for a New American Dream asked people what it was they wanted that money couldn't buy. Here are some of the answers posted on the group's Web site:
- Happiness
- Freedom
- Love
- Peace, tranquility, and economic and social justice for all
- Clean water, fresh air, and an unobstructed horizon
- Time to do the things we really want to do:
- Prayer, family, reading, needlework, gardening, all the things that make life joyful
- Rekindle a long-lost friendship
- A world where children can grow up feeling safe
- The courage to say what I feel and what needs to be said
- Peace of mind
- To be surrounded by family and friends
(This article appeared recently in Family Circle Magazine. I have edited the version I received. It is timely, isn’t it?)
Sunday’s a Comin! Daniel
Share Him...
What a wonderful opportunity we had yesterday to reach out and get to know our community. Thank you to EVERYONE who shared in making the hunt a success, both by lending your help yesterday and in various ways over the planning stage. It would not have happened without your willing help!
Serve Him...
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not menEph 6:7
Communion: April: Phyllis Tuszynski May: Amanda Collier
Nursery: Today: Susan/Leisl, Next Week: Lori/Erin
Laurelwood Times
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Sunday
Bible Study: 9:30am
Worship: 10:30am
Evening Worship: 6:00pm
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Wednesday
Mom’s Group: 10:00am-12:00pm
Mid-week Service: 7:00pm
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Refrigerator Reminders
Upcoming Events:
4/22/03 Men’s Integrity Group
4/27/03 Warrior’s Lunch and a Movie
5/16/03 - 5/17/03 Golfing and Men’s Area Wide Retreat
6/7/03 Gloucester Twp. Day
Cnanged to: 6/29/03 to 7/3/03 VBS
DATE TBA: Free Community Car Wash
Contacts:
Office: 856.782.1100
Emergency: In the event of an emergency, contact Rick Boyle 856.662.2742 856.986.4876
Minister: Daniel Oden 856.419.4004
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