CD’S & DVD’S Available in the Garden Book Store, located in the front lobby. Week 1. 1/5
Bible School 1. Kathy Gee 2. ____________
Sunday Worship 1. Aracely Richardson 2. Emily Brooks 3. LaKeisha Green
1. Andrea Tillman 2. __________________
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Susan Powers 2. __________________
Cherryl Foster Annie Allen Anita Winston Darla Vasquez
Sermon Topic:
Wednesday Worship Topic:
1. Susan Powers 2. ___________
3. 1/19
1. Cheryl Foster 2. _____________
1. Delia Lizcano 2. Tabitha Parks 3.
1. Felicia Pichon 2. __________________
4. 1/26
1. Dinah Andrus 2. 3.
1. Selena Maldonado 2.
1. 2. 3.
Cookie Monster says … “It’s Cookie Time!” That’s right. The Garden Oaks Christian Academy has that delicious cookie dough available for purchase. One can’t go wrong in purchasing these yummy treats. Just think, hot cookies baked without having to mix ingredients. Just place the dough on a cookie sheet and bake. To place your order, see Mrs. Wanda Cook or any GOCA representative. This product has a generous preservation life if stored properly. HURRY, sales end this Friday, January 31st.
“Searching for your purpose in the Kingdom? Want to share God’s love with children? The Garden Oaks Christian Academy is now accepting applications for energetic, experienced preschool teachers and teaching assistants for the 2013-2014 school year. *(Applications for certified, ambitious male teachers accepted for grades K-3rd.) Call 713.694.8679 and ask for Wanda Cook.
Speaker: Bro. John Tillman, Jr. Minister of the Garden Oaks Church of Christ
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January 26, 2014
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Bro. Raymond Roberson, Sr. would like for you to meet down front in the worship center immediately after morning worship. Thank you.
See details on back of bulletin.
The January food pantry items: Peanut Butter and Jelly
ALL 2014
Georgie (son of Pat Griggs) is good spirits; Henrietta Armstead has the flu; Jeannie Coreathers; LaShonda Keys (sister of Andrew and Lawrence Keys) is home recovering from a light stroke; Frances Roberson; FelicitaTorres, wife of Jorge of Baxter, is recovering nicely from surgery; Evelyn Richards; Frances Roberson is recovering from the flu; is progressing nicely; “Sammi Vasquez”, son of Dorian and Darla, experienced some challenges last week; Derada White is recuperating nicely from laser surgery for retina repair.
Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday. Go ahead and enjoy a date with your loved one, leave the baby sitting to us!! Friday night, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., in the Garden Oaks Christian Life Center, The Day Of Good Works Ministry will have safe, fun active-ties, a movie and food for the kids. Fee: $10 for the first child, $5 each additional child per family. Please register your child in the Café De Lord by February 9th. All proceeds with go towards the Day Of Good Works (March 29th). Thank you for your continued support for The Day Of Good Works Ministry. and College Graduates, High School
Alcadio Gonzalez is suffering from severe migraine headaches; Reggie Moss; Cathy Powers’ dad; Morris Walker, Jr. (new convert). .
start now submitting your name to Cornelius Bryant, Demetra Davis or the GOCC office. ● ●
Fri., Jan. 31 – Youth Friday Night Live. TIME: 7 p.m. July 26 – 31, 2014 – 62nd National Youth Conference of the Churches of Christ @ Oklahoma Christian University. See Cornelius Bryant, Demetra Davis, Sean Richardson and/or Kim Stewart for details. ● Youth Parents: If you have not picked up your G.O. Youth Events Calendar magnet, you can do so in the Cafe De Lord. Love, G.O. Youth!
● Parents: We are in the season to think about Camp Bandina 2014. This year’s camp dates are July 20- July 25th and before you know it, it will be here. We want all our GOCC Youth to experience how Camp Bandina can change their lives. A payment plan has been created to make it easier to afford camp cost: $195.00 per child. The easy payment plan will allow you to pay whatever amount whenever is convenient for you as well as reducing the pressure of fundraisers. Beginning January 19 th, payments will be accepted in the Cafe De Lord. If you have any further contact us via email at
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Melquiades Acosta (a long-time faithful member); Randy Black (resides in California), a cousin of Oscar and Renita Davis; Geraldine Conner; Ellen Gatlin, the mother of Robert Buttrill; The family of Trish Griggs: her mom, her son, George, and Clara Martin (Gary, IN), her mother-in-law; Nadine Tillman; Betty Hawkins, sister of Jean Jammer; Juanita Huckaby, sister of Nadine Tillman; Sonny Jones, brother of Annie Jones; Erma “Lewis, mother of Coleman Lewis and Doretha Shelvin; Reginald Moss; Cecil Poole, Jr., brother of Evelyn Richards and Alvin Poole; Cathy Powers’ father and mother; J.D. Richards, Jr., oldest brother of Tony Richards; Walter Richardson (brother of Natasha Williams); Betty Slaughter - 16203 Kintyre Point Rd. (77095), 832-317“ Spikes and family, friends of Tony and Evelyn Richards; Lee O. Spiller family: his mother, Alice Spiller, 0821; Don and his sister, Viola Miles; Samuel “Sammi” Vasquez (born 8/15/12 to Dorian and Darla); Charles Williams, husband of Ruby; Those with cancer: Ola Mae B. – aunt of Alice Riser; Elizabeth Cortez and her two brothers; Leann Deimer, daughter of a friend of Oscar and Renita Davis; Shirley Ebow, sister of Deborah Craig; Bobbie Ewing, ATTENTION ALL EXISTING cousin of Deloise Talton; Tony Richards; Sister of Carolyn Bailey: Sharon Stewart – (DeRidder, LA). AND PERSPECTIVE BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHERS!! This is an Annual Pecan Sale - We will have them for Wednesday evening ndEducation then on Workshop. Sunday, November 4th. Hopefully important Newofstrategies teachingwe the Elizabeth Charles (Shepherd, TX), mother Willie, Jr.;for can set up a table in Cafe d Lord. They are $10 a lb.Paschal Proceeds will be divided up and go to the 12 graduating students word of Rosie God will be shared. teachers’ alignments and Igwe; Rogers (auntNew of Marcia Tillman & at Baxter graduation. Don't miss out on these delicious Elliott pecans. They can be putclassrooms inATTENTION the freezer used rotations will be shared. New will beand assigned. ALL EXISTING Donna Crockett). throughout the months to come. These pecans will go quickly. Continental breakfast provided. Please sign-up with AND PERSPECTIVE BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHERS!!Raymond This is an First come, first serve. See Anna Mary Thomas. Roberson,Education Carl Carey, Jr. or Susan important Workshop. NewPowers. strategies for teaching the THOSE IN HEALTH CARE FACILITY: word of God will be shared. New teachers’ alignments and
TODAY’S EVENTS ● Please disengage ALL portable electronic devices during services (except electronic Bibles and medical) ● No food or beverages. Thank you
● 9:00 a.m.- MONTH-END BIBLE STUDY Ladies (9th grade & up) – Christian Life Center – Men - Worship Center – 4 & 5 yrs. will meet in their regular room; – Dorcas – ( Girls Kinder through 8th ) meet in designated rooms in the Life Center. Timothy – (Boys Kinder through 8TH) – 2nd
● Speaker: Bro. John Tillman, Jr. Minister - The Garden Oaks Church of Christ
Dr. C. L. Spivey, Senior Minister Lake Ida Church of Christ October 12-14, 2012
● 10 a.m. – Morning Worship (Auditorium) ●1:30 .m. – Youth - W. Janisch visitation ● 4 p.m. - Elders/Deacons/Deacons and Ministry Leaders in Training
UPCOMING EVENTS Sun., Feb. 2 – FLIP SUNDAY Weds. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Mid-week spiritual
enhancement. Bible study for all ages. Fri. 31 – Youth Friday Night Live
FEBRUARY Sun. 2 – Flip Sunday; THE DAILY BIBLE READING PROGRAM begins; Spanish Fellowship – Northwest C of C. Tue. 4 & 18 – Congregational visitation Fri. 7 – Sun. 9 – Care Group Workshop Feature Speaker: Dr. Edward Robinson Sat.. 8 – Garage Sale–Youth Fund Raiser 70th National Lectureship in Atlanta, GA. April 12 - 17, 2014.Visit www.cocnl.com 62nd National Youth Conference of the Churches of Christ @ Oklahoma Christian University. July 26 - 31, 2014.
Delray Beach, Florida
4926 N. Shepherd Dr. / Houston, TX 77018 / 713-694-2349 / e-mail g478@comcast.net Web-site - www.gardenoakscofc.org
Baptismal Committee
Jan. / Feb. / March
Dora Mendoza Sandra Gonzalez Alma Guererro Claudia Rios
ORDER OF SERVICE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY / FEBRUARY MORNING PRAYER SONG LEADER PRAYER COMMUNION
FEBRUARY S E R V E R S: (ENTIRE MONTH) SERMON RESPONSES REMARKS
January 12 Don Breaux, Sr. R. Johnson/A. Poole Bryan Phillips Kenneth Phillips Chester Bonner Johnny Burrell John Tillman, Jr. Raymond Roberson Alford Powers
January 19 Walter Hardy B. Powers Jonathan Milton Cornelius Bryant Charles Carter Freddie Durr John Tillman, Jr. Isaac Gonzalez Raymond Roberson
January 26 Grady Moore, Jr. C. Bryant / L. Spiller Jerric Hudson Alvin Poole Walter Hardy Bryan Phillips John Tillman, Jr. Alford Powers Robert Johnson
C-E-R-T TEAM
JANUARY
January 19 BIBLE CLASS
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● Quinten Robertson
WORSHIP SERVICES
Morning
402
Evening
108
● Ola Logan
FEBRUARY Opening & Closing of Bldg. ● L C WEBB ● MICHAEL PARKS
February 2 Alcadio Gonzalez J. Cook Richard Toliver Carl Carey, Jr. Marcus Pichon Roderick Price John Tillman, Jr. Robert Johnson Obdulio Mendoza
EVENING PRAYER SONG LEADER PRAYER COMMUNION SERMON RESPONSES REMARKS GREETERS [A.M.]
Attendance
~ Ladies’ Bible Class - 9 a.m. - TODAY in the Christian Life Center ~ Sisters: Sisters of Generation X will be presenting a lesson to sisters of the Baby Boomers generation and others. Asking the question, "Why we need to study the Bible? " Please come and support our younger sister as they lead in this study. Thank you! Dora, Paula and Marcia April 10 – 13, 2014 - Churches of Christ 29th Ladies’ Lectureship Retreat. Nashville, TN. “Take Me To The King.” The Houston Area Group Information: Send registration form and payment to: Sisters of Houston Metroplex ● P. O. Box 440175, Houston, TX 77244-0175. Registration: $175 New Registration Deadline: February 25th. Hotel $139/night (+ applicable tax). Contact: Sheri Umanah, 832-526-7434, sheri 730@yahoo.com. ●
Don Breaux, Sr. R. Johnson/A. Poole Bryan Phillips Kenneth Phillips John Tillman, Jr. Raymond Roberson Alford Powers JESSIE MONTGOMERY; MARCUS AND FELICIA PICHON; EXIE AND RODERICK PRICE; ERIK and DELIA ARRIAGA;
Walter Hardy B. Powers Jonathan Milton Cornelius Bryant John Tillman, Jr. Isaac Gonzalez Raymond Roberson JESSIE MONTGOMERY; MARCUS AND FELICIA PICHON; EXIE AND RODERICK PRICE; ERIK and DELIA ARRIAGA;
Grady Moore, Jr. C. Bryant / L. Spiller Jerric Hudson Alvin Poole John Tillman, Jr. Alford Powers Robert Johnson JESSIE MONTGOMERY; MARCUS AND FELICIA PICHON; EXIE AND RODERICK PRICE; ERIK and DELIA ARRIAGA;
Alcadio Gonzalez J. Cook Richard Toliver Carl Carey, Jr. John Tillman, Jr. Robert Johnson Obdulio Mendoza Jasen Adams,
Belinda Hadnot Louella Hurd; Dorian Vasquez
Ladies: Don’t forget to sign-up for the next Raspberry House visitation. See Andrea Tillman and/or Bianca Vinson for future opportunities to participate. ●
Visit our beautiful Garden Book Store and take advantage of this 50% Off Sale. There are: Bibles; spiritual and inspirational literatures; fragrances; candles; pen and pencil sets; jewelry; beverage classes frosted with the G.O. logo; G. O. t-shirts . . . and more!!! What a great time to stock-up on those gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. The Garden Book Store is located in the front vestibule.
● The Wise Owl’s meeting is Saturday, March 23rd, 5 p.m.
“Don’t let the world change your smile, let your smile change the world.” The youth will serve dinner at the Impact C of C on next Sunday. Check with Jelka and Alford for the details of preparing the food. The Wise Owl’s will . . . . . ● TODAY – dine at Pappadeaux. DEPARTUTE TIME: 12:30 P.M.
will visit the sick and the shut-in and/or the bereaved on
The cost is $27.00 p/p (CASH)
Tuesday, January 7th, 6:30 p.m. SHARP!
●Sat., Jan. 18 – Wise Owls’ monthly meeting in the Christian Life
Center. TIME: 5 p.m. Fri. 10 – Youth Care Group Mtg. @ the Bryants; Ladies’ Home Bible Study (house to house). Sat. 11 – Youth Garage Sale @ Sean & Cely’s Sun. 12 – Wise Owls’ field trip. Departs at 12:30 p.m.; Non-Member’s class; Shepherd’s Day; City-Wide Spanish Fellowship (Westbury).
Confessions and stand in need of prayers: Stephanie Allen; Sharonda Bryant; John Davis; Stefan Deliphose; LaKeisha Green; Herminia Luna; LaNette Mangum; Nakiia Manuel; Lisia Mendoza; Tabitha Tillman-Parks; Anita Winston.
● 9:00 a.m.- MONTH-END BIBLE STUDY Ladies (9th grade & up) – Christian Life Center – Men - Worship Center – 4 & 5 yrs. will meet in their regular room; – Dorcas – ( Girls Kinder through 8th ) meet in designated rooms in the Life Center. Timothy – (Boys Kinder through 8TH) – 2nd floor.
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Stand in need of prayer: Peggy Culton-Burnett; Avis Deliphose; Pascha and Ifi Igue; Juliene and Zoie King; Paul Williams; Deloise Talton. Traveling Grace: Andrew and Valerie Keys. We are still Began on in need of volunteers Registration this year
August 1st.
will be on-line only. Instruction sheets are in the foyers.
a.m. – Morning Service Ladies’ Bible9:00Class Sis. Linda Buttrill
10:45 a.m. - Bible Class TODAY, 9 a.m., Christian Life Center
5:00 p.m. - Evening (the usual time)
● 9:00 a.m.- MONTH-END BIBLE STUDY Ladies (9th grade & up) – Christian Life Center ● 9:00 a.m.- BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL AGES – Men - Worship Center 1st Floor – Women/Men (worship center); – 4 & 5 yrs. will meet in their regular room; New Converts; Nursery (6 mos. – 3 –yrs.) and – ( Girls Kinder through 8th ) meet in Dorcas 4 & 5 yrs. olds. designated rooms in the Life Center. 2ndFloor: Middle and High School; Spanish. Timothy – (Boys Kinder through 8TH) – 2nd floor.
GOCC AUGUST RECAP Census Baptism Placed Membership
Baby sitting available on Valentine’s Day. See details inside bulletin.
(8/11) Anthony Hall
(8/11) Stephanie Allen
Michael Harris Family
Michael & Tabitha Parks &
Sharee Taylor
(8/25) Randy and Audrey Clark
will visit the sick and the shut-in and/or the bereaved on
Tuesday, November 26th, 6:30 p.m. SHARP!
Would you like to receive a 2013 tax advantage for contributing to a good deed??? Well, you’re in the right place. GOCC has a “Wish List” in need of contributors: ● Improvements of Parking Lot on back Approx $10,000 ● Kitchen commercial utensils Approx. $3,000 ● Kitchen wall integrated shelves Approx $2,000 ● Chapel Projector Approx. $1,500 ● Pre-owned Church van for San Pedro Church $5,000 ● Roof of San Pedro Church Second floor Approx. $6,000 ● Chalk boards for Class rooms Approx. $1,200 ● New Church van – Approx. $3000 down, and $780/Month x 48 months ● New books/literature displays for the foyers, Qty. of (2) Approx. $400 ● GOCC Blessings Connections - We need Approx. (5-8) people to donate Approx. $200 for this program See the Leadership for instructions on how to make your
Leon Braxton, son of Oscar & Renita Davis - is in the Army, stationed at Las Vegas, NE.; DeMarcus Calhoun, son of Andrew and Valerie Keys – El Paso, TX; Capt. Felicia Jackson, daughter of Willie and Mable Charles - tour of duty in Korea and Germany for three years; Bradley Vessel, husband of Kanika – deployed to Afghanistan for six months.
►Mailing address for Bradley Vessel: 142nd ASMC ● Camp Black Horse TMC ● APO AE 09320
● 9:00 a.m.- BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL AGES 1st Floor – Women/Men (worship center); New Converts; 4 & 5 yrs. olds; Nursery (6 mos. thru 3 yrs). 2ndFloor: Middle and High School; Spanish.