April 5, 2015
CHURCH OF CHRIST
4700 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
www.degaulledrivecoc.com
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
SUNDAY
PARENTS MUST LIVE IT
Alan Smith
Morning Bible Class
Morning Worship
Pew Packers
Evening Worship
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
At one point during the game, the coach said to one of his little players,
5:30 PM
6:00 PM “Do you understand what cooperation is and what teamwork is all
about?” The little boy nodded.
MID-WEEK
“Do you understand that what really matters is not whether we win or
Tuesday Ladies Class
10:00 AM lose, but that we play together as a team?” The little boy nodded again.
(September—May)
Wednesday
Bible Class
7:00 PM “Good,” the coach continued. “And, when a strike is called, or you’re
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ELDERS
Wes Arabie
Bill Burchett
Howard Goodale
DEACONS
Steve Tucker
EVANGELISTS
Scott Cain
Wes Arabie
thrown out at first, you don’t argue, curse, attack the umpire with a bat,
504-858-2881 or throw dirt in the opposing team members’ faces. Do you understand
504-393-2409 all that?
504-272-0502
504-812-2617
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EMAIL: office@degaulledrivecoc.com
WORKS SUPPORTED:
Benevolence:
Childhaven of Cullman, Alabama
Media:
Gospel Broadcasting Network
In Search of the Lord’s Way
The Old Landmarks
The Truth in Love
MISSIONS:
Budapest, Hungary: Curry Montague,
curry.monta@gmail.com
India: Ron & Karen Clayton
RCIndia@sonet.net
Padova, Italy: Jeff & Tia Brauer Family,
brauer@padovateam.org
Marshall, Texas: Azael & Dinora Alvarez
PREACHER TRAINING:
Memphis School of Preaching
The little boy said, “Well, sure, coach. That’s what you taught us.”
“Good,” said the coach. “Now, please go over there and explain all that
to your mother.”
I’ve been to a few Little League games when the above conversation
needed to take place. It’s sad to see parents who act in an irresponsible
manner, for they are teaching their children (and others’ children) to
behave in a similar manner.
God has given those of us who are parents an awesome
responsibility—not only to teach our children what is right, but also to
live in such a way that they can see that we are willing to practice what
we’ve been teaching them to do.
Moses told the parents of Israel to take the laws which God had given
them and “teach them diligently unto thy children” (Deuteronomy 6:7).
But before telling parents to do that, he warned them: “Hear therefore,
O Israel, and observe to do it” (Deuteronomy 6:3).
Before we can teach the love of God to our children and others, it must
be in our own hearts. May God bless all parents as each strives to do
just that. May your life be so filled with a desire to follow God, that
your children will listen to all you have to say to them.
“Be ye followers of me… as I
also am of Christ.” 1
Corinthians 11:1
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Brother Jim Dearman works with the White Oak Church of Christ in
Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is a husband, a father of three children, a man
of God, & a faithful Gospel preacher.
Brother Dearman is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, the
Memphis School of Preaching, & Alabama Christian School of Religion
(now Amridge University). He has served as director of the Malaysia School
of Preaching & as an instructor with the Memphis School of Preaching.
Jim has been a preacher for over 35 years, working with congregations
in Alabama, Tennessee, & Texas. He is currently producer & host of the
Good News Today television program.
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LESSONS
sermons
presented directly from
the Word of God. IN
DOETH GOOD…
LEADERSHIP
famous engineer and
RESPECT FOR MOM
CAN’T The
inventor, Robert Fulton,
While the soldiers stood at attention during a parade, a private waved to
to America from
STOP returned
someone in the audience. “Jones, never do that again!” the drill instructor
Paris in 1805 to test his
whispered. But a few minutes later, the soldier waved a second time. Back
NOW invention of the steamship.
in the barracks after the parade, the DI stormed in and barked for Jones to
come front and center. “Son, you knew I was going to see you,” he
screamed. “You knew it was wrong. Aren’t you afraid of me?”
“Yes, sir!” replied Jones. “But you don’t know my mother!”
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RESPECT FOR DAD?
The children begged for a hamster, and after the usual fervent vows that
they alone would care for it, they got one.
They named it Danny. Two months later, when Mom found herself
responsible for cleaning and feeding the creature, she located a
prospective new home for it.
The children took the news of Danny’s imminent departure quite well,
though one of them remarked, “He’s been around here a long time. We’ll
miss him.”
“Yes,” Mom replied, “But he’s too much work for one person, and since
I’m that one person, I say he goes.”
Another child offered, “Well, maybe if he wouldn’t eat so much and
wouldn’t be so messy, we could keep him.”
But Mom was firm. “It’s time to take Danny to his new home now,” she
insisted. “Go and get his cage.”
With one voice and in tearful outrage the children shouted, “Danny? We
thought you said Daddy!”
In 1807, he was ready to take the
steamship Claremont on a trial run up
the Hudson River between New York
City and Albany.
In the excited crowd watching the
proceedings, there was a negative,
pessimistic, doubtful old man. While
preparations were made to start, the old
man kept repeating, “They won’t ever
get her started.” The steamship,
however, was started, and began its trip
up the river to the cheers of the crowd.
The doubter was then heard to say,
“They won’t ever get her stopped.”
There are two kinds of doubters: the
active, investigative doubters who are
willing to study evidences before
reaching a conclusion, and the lazy,
prejudicial doubters who are unwilling
to consider any possible evidences.
Be a good doubter. Consider the reasons
you should believe the Bible and be a
member of the church of which you read
therein.
NEWS & NOTES
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
PANTRY USE: All requests to receive items from the pantry must go through the office.
Please call if
items are needed & they will be prepared for you prior to pickup.
UPCOMING EVENTS: th
1. LADIES DAY: April 11 at Crowder Blvd. Cheryl Arabie & Melissa Cain will both be participating.
2. WORK NIGHT: April 29. Please be a part as we evangelize & celebrate April birthdays.
3. GENERAL TEACHERS’ MEETING: May 3rd at 4:30. All teachers are encouraged to attend.
4. WORK DAY: The elders want all members to plan to be a part of our work day on May 2nd. We will
begin work at 9AM & lunch will be provided. This is a great time for fellowship as we clean up & fix
up around the building inside & out.
5. VBS REGISTRATION
will begin on May 3rd. Parents, please register your children now! VBS will be
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June 22 – 26 , 9AM to 11AM for ages 2 through 6th grade.
6. VBS WORKSHOP: Saturday, May 9th from 9:30 to 11:30. All teachers & VBS workers are
encouraged to attend as we will discuss VBS plans & preparations.
WORK NIGHT FOR THE MASTER: March’s work night produced 298 local mailings, 58 World Bible
School Correspondence Courses, & 32 cards of encouragements. Thanks to all who participate!!
NEEDING CARE & PRAYERS
Our Members & Visitors
Debbie Starr: Learned on Thursday that she must soon begin another 9-week series of
treatments.
LaTonya Brooks-Washington: Has been sick at home & has asked for prayers.
Martha Clark
Bill & Barbara Burchett
John & Mary Cullum
Sandy Jones
Dan Joseph
Meijah Lieteau
Ann Roberts
Lillie Smith
Louise & Toni Sylve
Our Shut-In
Elwanda Piskorik
Our Family & Friends
Family of Johnette Burke: Former DeGaulle Drive member. Passed away suddenly last
week. Her funeral was held Friday. Please pray for John & their family.
Robin Clark: Asks for prayers as she suffers from fibromyalgia & is in constant pain.
Evangeline Joy: 3-year old granddaughter of Chuck & Lydia deSambourg; has been
diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor
Rebecca Roberts: Sister of Sharon Macaluso; has been diagnosed with cancer.
Family of Virginia Self: Former DeGaulle Drive member. Passed away last Sunday. A
graveside service will be held this Tuesday at 2:30 PM at Westlawn Cemetery.
Erlene Singleton: Troy Singleton’s sister in AR; undergoing cancer treatments.
Jordan Alexander
Betty Beatty
Maegan Brimm
Saron Byes
Theresa Cheramie
Sherry Dale
Mary Macaluso Hardee
Elbert Jackson
Buddy Levergne
Steve Sanders
Deployed Servicemen
Nathan Gillespie: Dawn, Tempe, & Dalton are serving in Japan.
Please submit all prayer requests in writing to Scott or Melissa Cain. Please supply regular
updates on each individual in order to keep our prayer list up-to-date. For the sake of
space, any name (except for shut-ins) will be removed after four weeks unless a new update
is received. Thank you for helping us all to stay informed of the spiritual & physical needs
of our members, friends, & family.
LAST WEEK’S
RECORD
Attendance
Bible Study
Sunday AM
Sunday PM
Wednesday
58
95
N/A
45
Contribution
Budget
$3860
Last Week
$4045
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Sunday AM
Welcome:
Howard Goodale
Prayer:
Jerome Riddick
Song Lead:
Howard Goodale
Communion Scripture:
Ron Landis
Romans 6:1-10
Lord’s Table:
Ron Landis
Sermon:
Scott Cain
Dismissal:
Troy Singleton
Sunday AM
Welcome:
Wes Arabie
Prayer:
Don Robinson
Song Lead:
Dick Grantham
Communion Scripture:
Jerome Riddick
Mark 15:6-15
Lord’s Table:
Ron Landis
Sermon:
Scott Cain
Dismissal:
Paul Macaluso (2)
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Sunday PM
Welcome:
Howard Goodale
Prayer:
Keith Cooper
Song Lead:
Dick Grantham
Lord’s Table:
Ron Landis
Sermon:
Wes Arabie
Dismissal:
Glen Bates
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Sunday PM
Welcome:
Wes Arabie
Prayer:
Ron Landis
Song Lead:
Howard Goodale
Lord’s Table:
Ron Landis
Sermon:
Scott Cain
Dismissal:
Keith Cooper