This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Tue 12/31/2013 10:28:12.50


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God bless,

Jim Black

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Mon 12/30/2013 15:03:13.48


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Jim Black

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Mon 12/16/2013 14:11:26.78


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Mon 12/09/2013 13:33:53.06


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Jim Black

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Mon 11/25/2013 12:54:58.34


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Jim Black

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Mon 11/18/2013 14:06:02.00


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Jim Black

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 11/11/2013 11:59:13.26


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Mon 11/04/2013 12:39:48.32


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Jim Black

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 10/28/2013 11:19:13.75


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Jim Black

The Mission Question... part 3

Two weeks ago I mentioned a business article I read which identified four questions that every business must ask… four “mission questions” that are even better than having a “mission statement” because they help an organization clarify or define their mission.  I believe it’s important for churches, too, to ask these same question as we seek to clarify our mission.  #1  Why are we here in the first place?   And #2 what does the world need most that we are most uniquely able to provide?  The third is the challenging question for us…

#3  What are we willing to sacrifice?

Every business faces tough choices.  Churches, too.  When it comes to defining our mission, we must ask this all-important question, “What are we willing to do to be successful?”  If our mission is to take the gospel into our community and our world to make disciples (cf. Matt. 28) then what are we willing to sacrifice in order to put the time, money and energies into making that happen?  It’s a good question, isn’t it?  Would we be willing to sacrifice money?  What percentage of our budget would we be willing to dedicate to mission and outreach?  I want to thank everyone for an outstanding special contribution last month dedicated to just this, local outreach.  Over $7,000 was given specifically for this.  That is awesome!  That is $7,000 that could have been used elsewhere… on our facility, on church-fellowships or any number of ways.  Yet, we chose to sacrifice that for local outreach.  That may be the easiest thing to sacrifice, however. 

What about time?  If you’re like me, time is the most precious commodity you’ve got.  Everybody has a limited amount of it and some of the biggest decisions we make in life is how to spend it.  Would we be willing to sacrifice our time towards teaching the lost, towards feeding the hungry, towards building relationships that matter with people who need to know the Lord?  For me, time spent in these areas means time away from doing other things… other things like ballgames or family outings; time working in the yard or catching up on things at home; time preparing for a lesson or time or time just relaxing.  What time are you willing to sacrifice to be about the mission of the church?  I am so grateful for our deacons.  Many of them spend untold amounts of time away from these things and from other things they enjoy doing to be about the work of the church.  They are the ones who make things happen and for that I am so grateful!  On Saturday, November 2^nd Hands of Mercy is holding a Fall Mobile Food Pantry for families in need in the community.  Once again it will be held at the Fairgrounds and once again they are in need of volunteers.  If you would be willing to sacrifice some of your time and energy on that Saturday morning, they will begin at 10am sorting and unloading the truck.  It is a great opportunity to be a blessing to our community… but it will require sacrifice.  Are you willing to sacrifice for the mission?

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 10/21/2013 13:04:32.29


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Jim Black

What's our "mission question"? #2

Last week I mentioned a business article that I read recently which made this statement… “Forget the mission statement, what’s our mission question?”  The author had interviewed CEOs of some of the country’s most successful businesses and said that asking the right questions is the key to having a successful business.  I wondered if that also applies to church.  The first question successful organizations must ask is, “Why are we here in the first place?”  I believe it is absolutely essential that a church always remember its primary reason for being.  We are the blood bought family of God paid for by Jesus Christ Himself and it is He who gave us the great commission to go into all the world and preach the good news.  What better reason is there than that?  The second question is one that we ought to quickly be able to answer as well.

#2  What does the world need most that we are uniquely able to provide?

Panera bread looked at the statistics regarding poverty and hunger and decided that they were in the unique position of being able to donate large quantities of fresh bread to people all over the world.  According to some statistics, they give away in excess of $100 million worth of food a year.  Further, they also determined that they were in the unique position of being able to provide more complete and dignified eating experiences for those in need.  So, they opened a “Panera Cares Café” which are essentially eat-for-free restaurants with the costs being covered from donations by customers and other benefactors.  What an interesting idea.

 Church, what does the world need most that we are uniquely able to provide?  The Bible is plain, “All have sinned and fallen short the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) and “The wages of [this] sin is death…” (Rom. 6:23).  So, the need… in fact the greatest need of anyone and everyone in the world is for salvation!  And we know the rest of that verse!  Romans 6:23 goes on to reveal… “BUT, the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Who is in a better position to take that good news message of Jesus to a lost and dying world than we are?  We have given our lives to this Jesus.  We gather each Lord’s day to worship and praise Him.  We read our Bibles and we grow in Him.  We pray and earnestly seek after Him with our own lives.  We KNOW the joys of salvation!  We KNOW what it is to fear the Lord!  Aren’t WE in the perfect position to take this gospel we hold dear to a lost and dying world?  Of course we are!

What will it take?  When will the church become as committed to reaching the lost as it is to pleasing the saved?  When will its focus turn from satisfying its own needs to meeting the needs of those outside of Christ?  Perhaps there is something to be learned from Panera bread on this?  There is much need in our world.  What can we do to help?

Next week… question #3 we must ask ourselves.
-Jim     

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 10/14/2013 14:38:04.03


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Jim Black

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Mon 10/07/2013 11:34:58.31


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Jim Black

Forget the Mission Statement... What's our Mission Question? (part 1)

Fifteen or more years ago the leadership of this congregation along with input from many of our members wrote a “mission statement” to try and capture the purpose of the Washington Street Church.  After much discussion, prayer and planning it was decided that the statement which best described what we were about was this: The Washington Street church of Christ seeks to serve and share Christ.  In the years that have followed that simple statement has continued to describe us.  We have incorporated it into our publications and I have preached on its implications in many ways.  I wonder… does it still describe us?  Does it still capture our mission?

On Sunday I began a new series entitled “Mission 2020”.  We will be re-examining our mission throughout this month and looking for ways to emphasize it.  I will also be talking about ways that each of our members can be a part of this mission and how we can bring new believers to it.  We will be setting some specific goals towards that mission and what we would like for year 2020 to look like for this church.  What will be different?  What will be the same?

I recently read an article from a business magazine that talked about mission and “mission statements.”  The author had interviewed the CEOs of some of the country’s most successful corporations and had come to a startling conclusion.  Forget the “mission statement” he said… what’s your “mission question”?  Great companies must be good at asking the right questions, the article went on to state.  It’s an interesting principle and I am curious as to how it might relate to churches.  The author went on to cite four specific questions which every successful organization must answer.  The first question?

#1  Why are we here in the first place?  Every organization must be able to articulate its reason for being.  In our case, church, why are we here?  It is easy, the article states, for companies to get so involved in the business of running the company that it forgets why it is in business to start with.  If this is true for businesses, it is surely true for churches!  The Washington St church has been here on this corner of Washington Street and Franklin for many, many years… since the mid 1830’s if our understanding of history is correct.  Do we remember why?  Is there a unique purpose for us to occupy this block?  There are many more churches in the county today than there were in previous decades.  Is there still a reason for us to be here?  You see why this is such an important question to ask… and one that must be answered not only by every church, but by every subsequent generation.  Times change.  Circumstances change.  Our purpose must constantly be re-evaluated and “re-remembered”, lest we forget what it is we are here for.

Scripture gives us a profound mandate.  In the words of Jesus in Acts 1:8, “You will be my witnesses…”  Put simply, we are here to witness to the profound grace and power of Jesus Christ.  Our mission expands outward from there, but it is there that it begins.  Join us Sunday as we explore Jesus’ instruction there.  In the coming weeks I’ll bring you the next three questions that we must also consider…  stay tuned & God bless.

-Jim

Cornerstone returns to Washington St!

Cornerstone from Faulkner University returns to Washington Street tonight for a short mini-concert as a part of our "Tailgate Party"!  5pm at Washington Street.  Everyone is invited.

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 09/30/2013 15:13:56.75


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Jim Black

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Mon 09/23/2013 14:01:01.68


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Jim Black

Sis. Martha Posey passes away... Services set for Tuesday

Martha Helen Posey

November 1, 1924 - September 15, 2013

Graveside services for Martha Helen Posey, age 88 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Tuesday at 1:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Mrs. Posey passed away Sunday at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Bessie Carter Stubblefield and was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Posey was a former employee of Genesco and former owner of Otasco.
Survivors include three grandchildren Kim Jean and husband Steve, Daphne Posey, and Jamie Posey, two great-grandchildren, Katlin and Nick Jean, daughter-in-law Brenda Posey all of Fayetteville, nephews Lynn Stubblefield and wife Peggy of Nashville and Don Stubblefield and wife Patty of Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert “Bob” Posey a son, Robert “Dumpy” Posey and brother C.C. Stubblefield.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 11 AM-1 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Washington Street Church of Christ Scholarship Fund.

Sympathy...

We express our sympathy to the family of Carolyn Barnes, grandmother of our Adrienne Cummins who passed away Wednesday morning.  Visitation with the family will be Thur from 5-8 and a funeral service is planned for Friday at 1pm at Higgins Funeral Home.

Services for Bro. Charles Lowrance

The services for Charles Lowrance, father of our Devon Lowrance will be Monday at 11:00am at the Cornersville-London Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Sunday evening from 4-8pm.

Here is a link to the funeral home:

Sympathies & prayer requests

Keep Nancy West & Devon Lowrance in your prayers today.  Both lost their fathers this morning.

Art Lovell, Nancy West's father:
Visitation Saturday from 3 until 6 at Johns-Ridout's Elmwood Chapel. Funeral Service will be Sunday at 2 PM at Shades Mountain Church of Christ in Birmingham.
The Church Address is: 959 Alford Ave Birmingham, AL 35226.
The Funeral Home Address is: 800 Dennison Ave SW Birmingham, AL 35211
 
Charles Lowrance, Devon's father also passed away this morning at Lincoln Medical Center.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

"Blessed are they who die in the Lord..."

Congratulations to LaRicka Howard!

LaRicka Howard put on Christ in baptism Tuesday afternoon, assisted by JB Cox and encouraged by a small group of friends. 

We are so proud of LaRicka and her decision.  She is such a dear part of this church family.

Send her a note of congratulations at:
603 William Battle Blvd.  Fayetteville

New Text-Messaging System! @wscoc

We are trying a new text-alert messenger system to help folks stay up-to-ate with late-breaking news.  Occasionally there is a need to get the word out and get it out quickly to as many members as possible, much like the old phone-tree system.  This system, Remind 101, allows members to "subscribe" to the Washington Street text-messaging alerts by simply texting "@wscoc" to (931) 227-4068.  When you do so, you'll be prompted to reply your name.  (It must be the name of a church member in order for it to be accepted.)  Then text alerts can be sent out from the church office at regular intervals or as needed to YOUR phone.

The whole thing is free and your phone number is NOT stored in our system and is not even visible from the church's main site.  This keeps it completely private.  The number above is also not a private phone line, but a randomly selected number used for this purpose only.

Cool, huh?  Sign up today by texting @wscoc to (931) 227-4068 and we'll see how it works for us!
Jim

Baptized into Christ! Emily Graham

 

We rejoice to announce that Emily Graham was baptized into Christ Wednesday, August 21st!  Assisted by her cousin, Adam Graham of the Howell Hill Church of Christ, Emily confessed her faith  and put on Christ.  She was surrounded by her family and a new church family!

Drop her a note of congratulations at:
148 Robertson Hollow Rd.
Taft, TN 37334

Sis. Lena Daniel passes

December 2, 1910 - August 21, 2013

It is with regret we announce the death of Mrs. Lena Scott Daniel, age 102 of Fayetteville, who passed away Wednesday afternoon at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens.

She was a native of Taft, TN and the daughter of the late Thomas M. and Viola Neely Scott, a former employee of Serbin Fashions, the Daniel-Whitworth Grocery and was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include a daughter Dorothy D. George and husband Russell of Fayetteville, grandsons, Dr. Mike George and wife Sandy of Fayetteville and Steve George of Fayetteville, great-grandchildren, Jennifer G. Howes and husband Jeremy of Fayetteville, Russ George of Belleview, TN, Rick George and wife Jennifer of Fayetteville, great-great-grandchild Haven Alexis Howes of Fayetteville, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by husband John Henry Daniel, brother and sisters, Elsie Milam, Bertha Swinford, Maude Hopkins, Ethel Harris, Grady Scott, Roy Scott and wife Martha.

Visitation with the family will be Friday from 12 PM until time of service at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Unity Church of Christ.

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 07/29/2013 14:08:51.71


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Jim Black

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Mon 07/22/2013 13:10:55.03


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Mon 07/15/2013 12:38:10.95


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Jim Black

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Mon 07/15/2013 12:37:36.76


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Jim Black

Teen Time SWAP Sunday Night

Our teens will be traveling to the Central church of Christ in Huntsville this Sunday night for worship & fellowship with the teens from our sister congregation.  Teens will need to meet here no later than 4:30 pm to leave for Huntsville and should plan to return by 10pm.  The Central youth group will be joining us here at Washington St. on the 28th. 

 

Because of this, there will be no Teen Share Group this Sunday (21st).  We will need help from other groups on the 28th to feed our guests from Central.

-Wes

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 07/08/2013 12:56:44.85


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Jim Black

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Tue 07/02/2013 7:33:38.79


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Jim Black

problems with the web site

Church,

Apologies for the problems we are having with the church web site this week.  It has been down since Wednesday morning and is now only back up in a partial way.  New content which has been added in the last ten days is not there.  Our web service provider is working hard to restore the problem and they have been good to keep us informed of the issues they are having.  Apparently it is a problem with their server provider.  They are hopeful to have everything restored in the next 12 – 24 hours.

 

In the meantime, feel free to call the church office if you need any church information that would otherwise be accessed on the web site.

 

Thanks for your patience,

Jim

Unexpected Outages Today

 

 

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This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 06/24/2013 14:09:20.25


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Jim Black

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Mon 06/17/2013 13:49:42.10


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Jim Black

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Mon 06/10/2013 13:35:19.82


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Jim Black

Brother Bill Jordan

Our hearts are heavy at the passing of brother Bill Jordan this morning.  A kinder, sweeter, more Godly man you will never meet.  He went home to be with the Lord this morning around 7:40 and is rejoicing with the angels.

Arrangements will be posted by Higgins Funeral Home (www.higginsfh.com) and will be as follows.  Funeral service on Saturday at 11:00 am with Visitation Friday evening from 5-8pm.

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 06/03/2013 12:12:36.95


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Jim Black

Arrangements for Bro. John Pierce

Our sympathy is expressed to the family of bro. John Pierce who passed away this morning.  A funeral service will be held at Washington St On Sunday at 2:00pm with visitation from noon until the time of service.

Click here for his obituary posted by Higgins funeral home...
http://www.higginsfh.com

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Tue 05/28/2013 13:46:07.39


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Jim Black

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Mon 05/20/2013 12:33:26.78


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Jim Black

Arrangements for Bro. Ray Barhorst

March 24, 1937 - May 11, 2013

Funeral service for Mr. Ray Barhorst, age 76 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens beside his wife Fayetta Barhorst who passed away in 2012. Mr. Barhorst passed away Saturday at St. Thomas Hospital.

He was a native of Kingsbury, IN and the son of the late Bud and Martha Barhorst and a retired Nuclear Weapons Technician. Mr. Barhorst was a highly decorated veteran of the U. S. Army and received the Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam. He was a retired Nuclear Weapons Technician, a member of the RV Club, Washington Street Church of Christ, Elks Lodge and was a Tennessee Squire. He was an International Boy Scout Leader and avid golfer. Mr. Barhorst loved his family dearly.

Survivors include his children Fred (Susan) Barhorst of Albertville, AL, Vicki (Danny)
Kranz of Huntsville, AL, Barbara Barhorst of Huntsville, AL, Brian (Patricia) Hunt of Gettysburg, PA, and Jill (William) Davis of Auburn, AL, twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Rebecca Jane Anderson.

Visitation with the family will be Friday evening 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 10-11am at Higgins Funeral Home.

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 05/13/2013 13:33:16.35


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Jim Black

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Mon 05/06/2013 13:04:27.64


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Jim Black

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Mon 04/29/2013 15:58:11.75


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Jim Black

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Mon 04/22/2013 15:43:55.62


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Jim Black

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Mon 04/15/2013 13:26:40.14


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Jim Black

Sis. Lea Perry passes away

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Sis. Lea Perry on Thursday afternoon.  While heaven has gained a fine saint, we have a lost a dear sister.

Our sympathies and prayers to Carl and her family at this time.  Her funeral will be Sunday at 3pm at Higgins Funeral Home with visitation immediately prior from 1-3pm. 

Obituary at Higgins Funeral Home

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Mon 04/08/2013 13:35:40.34


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Jim Black

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Mon 04/01/2013 14:31:54.26


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Jim Black

Youth Minister Search Feedback Requested

Youth Minister Search Feedback

The youth minister search committee needs your feedback on the two candidates we have interviewed so far.   We would like feedback from youth, youth parents, and anyone who is interested in having their voice heard.  Please include anything that seems important to you.    The deadline for submitting feedback is Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time.  Thanks for your time.

 

Click Here to be directed to the web site:

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Mon 03/25/2013 14:08:46.39


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Jim Black

Bro. Ronnie Osteen passes away...

 

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

Ronnie Osteen, longtime member, deacon and song-leader at Washington Street, passed away Thursday evening.  Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the Osteen family... to Amy, to Thomas and John and to Susan and her husband, Josh.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2pm at the Washington Street Church of Christ with Visitation Saturday evening at Higgins Funeral Home from 4-8pm.

www.higginsfh.com

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Mon 03/18/2013 12:58:42.42


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Jim Black

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Mon 03/11/2013 12:54:55.31


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Jim Black

Search Committee News!

THE SEARCH COMMITTEE will be interviewing Wes Collum for our youth minister position the weekend of March 15-17.   Wes and his wife Stephanie currently live in Searcy Arkansas. The entire congregation is invited to a "meet and greet" potluck dinner and game night at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, 16 March in the fellowship hall. Please come and meet Wes and Stephanie. The committee covets your input, as well as your continued prayers for a successful search.

 

Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour Saturday night for Daylights Savings Time to begin!

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday...

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Mon 03/04/2013 12:20:40.34


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Jim Black

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Mon 02/25/2013 12:32:48.82


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Jim Black

Big News! Financial Peace Small Group & Cornerstone in Concert!

Announcing two great new happenings at Washington Street!

 

This year one of our Share Groups will be going through Financial Peace University led by Ron Kerbo.  Anyone is welcome to participate, singles, couples, college students, teens.  This will be one of our Share Groups to begin on March 3rd, however there will be a cost associated with it.  The cost for participation is $89 per couple and you will need to register with Ron Kerbo by March 3rd in order to receive the materials in time.  Only those who register with him can participate in the group at this time.  See Ron or contact him for more information or to sign-up!  kerbor64@gmail.com

 

Also... announcing Cornerstone in Concert here at Washington Street on Sunday Night, March 24th.  Cornerstone is a vocal singing group from Faulkner University composed of young men with an incredible sound!  I encourage you to invite friends and family to worship that evening.  The concert will begin around 6pm following our evening worship assembly.  We would love for youth groups from all over the area to join us... so spread the word!

http://www.faulkner.edu/studentlife/cornerstone/default.aspx

 

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 02/18/2013 11:53:12.92


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Jim Black

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Mon 02/11/2013 13:50:42.84


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Jim Black

Sympathy to Kay Brewer on the loss of her mother...

We extend our sympathy to Kay & Tommy Brewer on the loss of Kay's mother, Christine Sharp who passed away on Wednesday evening.  Services are scheduled at the London Funeral Home in Lewisburg Saturday at 10:00am.  Visitation is Friday evening 4-8pm at the funeral home. 

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Mon 02/04/2013 12:49:25.93


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Jim Black

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Mon 01/28/2013 13:48:22.67


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Jim Black

Mildred Ramsey passes away

Our sympathy is extended the the family of Sis. Mildred Ramsey who passed away earlier today at Donalson Care Center.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be handled by Higgins Funeral home.  Our hearts are heavy but I know the angels in heaven are rejoicing in the home-going of a dear Christian lady.

Http://www.higginsfh.com/obituaries/mildred-brazelton-ramsey/

Also, Sherri Davis was released from St Thomas hospital today following a short stay. Please keep her in your prayers. 

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 01/21/2013 15:15:17.70


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God bless,

Jim Black

Sis. Shirley Hines passes away

Sis. Shirley Hines passed away this morning at Donalson Care Center.  Sis. Shirley was an active member for many many years and a regular at our Wednesday morning Ladies Bible class.  She will be missed.

Higgins Funeral Home

Shirley Sullivan Hines
November 26, 1923 - January 19, 2013

Funeral service for Mrs. Shirley Sullivan Hines age 89 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens beside her husband Mr. Joe C. Hines who passed away in 1991. Mrs Hines passed away Saturday morning at Donalson Care Center.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Houston and Flora Mae Mills Sullivan, Mrs Hines worker at Serbin Manufacturing, and was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include her brother Edward “Bully” Sullivan of Lynchburg, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs Hines was preceded in death by sisters Jewell Scott and Claudia Dillard, and brother Elbert Sullivan.
Visitation with the family will be Monday from 12 p.m. till 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 01/14/2013 14:01:59.56


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God bless,

Jim Black

Sympathies to the family of Zela McDougal...

We extend our sympathies to the family of Sis. Zela McDougal, mother of our Rickey Simmons.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 11:30am – 1:30pm at Higgins funeral home with a graveside service at Prospect Cemetery at 2pm.

 

from Higgins Funeral Home...

Zela McDougal

October 4, 1923 - January 10, 2013

Graveside service for Mrs. Zela McDougal, age 89 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Prospect Cemetery with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will be beside her husband Richard Simmons. Mrs. McDougal passed away Thursday night in Donalson Care Center.

A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. McDougal was the daughter of the late Frank and Lucy Osborne Towry, former employee of Serbin Fashions and a member of the Park City Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons Rickey Simmons and Doug Elliott both of Fayetteville, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, two great-great -grandchildren and sister-in-law Mary Towry.
Mrs. McDougal was preceded in death by infant daughter, Elizabeth Elliott, sisters Tina Mae Cowan, Dot Mason and brothers Herman and Dillard Towry.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society
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Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mrs. Zela McDougal.

Congratulations to Eric & Jennifer Brown

Congrats to Eric & Jennifer Brown on the birth of a daughter... Hadleigh Grace Brown was born January 7th at 7 lbs 13 oz and 20.5 inches in length. 

 

Proud grandparents are Curtis & Faye Brown.

This week's VOICE of Washington Street

Mon 01/07/2013 13:05:18.35


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God bless,

Jim Black

A Vision for 2013 & Beyond... from our Shepherds

Church family,

On Sunday, Dec. 30^th, our Elders presented us with a challenging vision for 2013 and beyond.  Ricky Pierce, speaking on behalf of our leadership, laid before us a challenging vision of love, unity and mission.  He spoke of a few specifics that we would like to see come to fruition in the coming year including the hiring of a new Youth Minister and the addition of a Children’s director to our staff.  He spoke of our small group ministry and our work in Honduras.  In all of these things and so many more, our Elders share a vision of a “What Next?” attitude.  God has accomplished great things in and through this church in the past, and we believe He wants to continue to do great things in and through us in the years to come.

Linked below is a copy of the message Ricky shared with us.  We know many were not able to be present physically due to holiday travel or illness.  We also know that this was a message that all of us should review and continue to think on AND to pray about throughout the coming months.  Please take a moment to read it or read it again. 

I so appreciate our Elders and their forward-thinking as well as their servant-spirit.  I appreciate Ricky sharing this message with us and I ask that all of us be in prayer for each of our Elders and for their leadership in the coming year.

God bless,

Jim

Click Here to Read it:  Elders' Vision Presentation

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