The Weekly Visitor Online Edition
February
27, 2001
From the Minister's Desk
What a time we had last week as we celebrated the Week Of Compassion. As you know, every year the Disciples of Christ take up an offering that goes into a special fund at Indianapolis to help take care to disasters that occur around the world during the year. We were especially fortunate at DTCC to have the Director of Week of Compassion, Johnny Wray speak to us on Wednesday, February 21st about how our money is used. He showed us slides of India where they had that devastating earthquake that killed as many as 40,000 people and displaced as many as a million people. He also showed us slides of Haiti where people are the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. He showed where our money helps some of the people live in houses that go way beyond the shacks they have lived in for years. He also showed where our money helps buy small chicks and they raise them to adulthood and sell the eggs which gives them money to buy needed food and clothes for the family.
Then Sunday we were fortunate to hear Dr. Glen Stewart speak to us about his trips to Haiti where the Disciples of Christ have two missionaries. These people are in such dire need. They have nothing compared to what we expect in life. Now comes the really good part! You, as a congregation, have given over $4700 so far! I expect that we will have given over $5000 before we are through. Last year the World Outreach committee set a goal of $4000 for the Week of Compassion. This was considerably more money than we had every raised before. The committee thought it was ambitious, but why not? You, as members of DTCC, met the challenge. This year the committee was hoping to at least match last year's giving and instead you increased the giving by almost 25%! Thank you, thank you for your wanting to help people though out the world that have nothing. Your generosity will provide others with food and housing and the ability to earn a little money to buy clothes.
Now for this Sunday. Let's not forget that this is "Youth Sunday" and we need to be here to support our youth as they lead us in worship. |
OUR PRAYER CONCERNS
Thelma Brown- Health South.
Grady Whitfield, Quindel Keith’s brother, is in the hospital in New Albany IN with heart problems.
Harold Murrell, brother of Carroll Poole, also has heart problems.
Mary Catherine Grigg.
James Armstrong, Brenda Eckles’ father.
Stephen Geiser, Hillarie Reed’s brother.
Bill Terrell, brother of Ricky Barnett, recently diagnosed with cancer.
Joyce Bozer, Paula Coss’ mother, recently diagnosed with cancer in Illinois.
SYMPATHY
We extend our Christian love and sympathy to the families of Laura Poole and Malcolm Yelvington.
Laura passed away Wednesday morning at Methodist North. Services were held Friday afternoon at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar. Laura and A. D. joined Decatur in 1951 and have been active in all phases of the congregation.
Malcolm died Wednesday night at Baptist East. His memorial service was held at the church Saturday afternoon. Malcolm and LouElla have been members of Decatur since 1961. Malcolm was especially active in the music ministry.
NOTES OF APPRECIATION
We would like to thank everyone for all of the cards, calls and food during Russell’s hospitalization and recuperation. We appreciate Scott and Bob’s visits and concern. Keep us in your prayers. We love all of you.
Russell & Elizabeth Parks
I would like to express my deep appreciation to Bill Parks for his beautiful words of comfort at my mother’s funeral. A special thanks to Bill and Bob Williams for their visits and prayers with mother in the hospital. Thanks for the cards, memorials and kindness.
God bless all of you. Shirley Hubanks Scott
Thank you to everyone who made "baked goods" for the CWF Bake Sale last Sunday. Also, thank you to those who purchased them or made a donation. We made $340. Which will be sent to Bethany Hills to buy a commercial vacuum cleaner.
Trina Luechauer, CWF Service Ch.
NEW MEMBERS
We were thrilled Sunday when Jerry and Mary Cumberland came forward to transfer their membership back to DTCC. Welcome back!
DIACONATE MEETING
There will be a Diaconate training session, Saturday, March 3, at 9 a.m.
HONORARIUMS & MEMORIALS
In honor of Bill Parks from Shirley Scott.
In memory of Kathryn Hubanks from Maurice and Betty Ingram (Debt).
In memory of Hillie Roaten from
Disciples II Bible Study (Debt)
Ruth Simpson (Debt)
Inez Helsley (Debt)
Ralph & Sue Smith
Joe & Bernie Schingle
Chuck & Mary Fitzgerald
In memory of Roy and Mildred Maddox from Rachael and Bill VanWagoner (Debt).
In memory of Billie Turner from Jack (Debt).
In memory of Laura Poole from
Thad & Dorothy Morgan
Bobby & Barbara Lamberth
Melvin & Jean Goforth (WkComp.)
Doris Masserano
Frances Hoback (Debt)
Christian Builders Class
Louise Cianciolo
Flip & Eleanor Palmer
Jack Turner (Debt)
Mary Jean Morris (Debt)
Freddie McGee
Cortez & Jo Smith (Debt)
Tommy & Wilma Beagle
Edith Frey (Debt)
Ruth Simpson (Debt)
Inez Helsely (Debt)
Margaret Fann (Debt)
Quindel Keith
Margaret Ward
Ralph & Sue Smith
Joe & Bernie Schingle
Chuck & Mary Fitzgerald
Dub & Nora Carter
Bill & Mable Parks
Lem & Betty Gorden
In memory of Malcolm Yelvington from
Thad & Dorothy Morgan
Bobby & Barbara Lamberth
Melvin & Jean Goforth (WkComp.)
Doris Masserano
Frances Hoback (Debt)
Christian Builders Class
Flip & Eleanor Palmer
Edith Frey (Debt)
Freddie McGee
Jimmy Monk & Family
Kenny Monk & Family
Marcene Peng
Ruth Simpson (Debt)
Inez Helsley (Debt)
Margaret Ward
John & Margaret Hummel
Ralph & Sue Smith
Joe & Bernie Schingle
Chuck & Mary Fitzgerald
Dub & Nora Carter
Bill & Mable Parks
Lem & Betty Gorden
VISITORS – SUNDAY, February 25
We welcomed the following visitors: John & Joy, Shane, Patrick & Trey Hanley, Lynda Tant, Beth & Brittany Duke, Lance Poole.
BASKETBALL NEWS
Our annual basketball "pot-luck" banquet will be Saturday, March 3, at 6 p.m. for team members, families and friends. Bring your favorite main dish, vegetable or salad – iced tea and coffee will be provided.
STATISTICS – SUN. February 25
Church School 152
Worship Service 248
SALT 60
Received Feb. 18 $8,115
Rec’d to date in Feb. $33,221
February Budget Needs $34,009
Debt/Touch the Dream 2/18 $785
Total Debt/Touch Rec’d $146,604
Week of Compassion $4,728
Our SALT speaker this Sunday will be Joey Weir.
CWF MEETINGS
The CWF Board will meet this Sunday, March 4, right after church in the Agape classroom.
Little Women will meet Sunday, at 4 p.m. with Angie Boyles and Natalie Gitchell! Be there!
Lydia Group – Carol Starr, leader, will meet Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at Carol’s home.
REFILL YOUR CUP DINNERS
Cost for the dinners this year are as follows: $5 per adult, $3 per child ages 5-12 and children 4 and under free.
Please make your reservations on or before Sunday – that way we will be sure to have enough for everyone. As always all are welcome and feel free to call the church office to reserve your place. See you there! The Membership Dept.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
If you have a picture that represents life here at DTCC or a picture of someone who wasn’t available to have a picture taken for the directory, please bring it to church this Sunday, March 4. These pictures are more than likely non-returnable. Just in case they are, please include your name and phone number on the back. If it’s a picture of a member, also include their name on the back.
Please turn them in to Dawn Putnam in the narthex after services.
DISCIPLE WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Disciple Women’s Ministries will begin the Spring Bible Study on Friday, March 9. We will be using Beth Moore’s To Live is Christ, a study of the life of Paul. We will also offer this Bible study on Thursday nights, beginning March 8, if there is interest. If baby-sitting is needed, please let Patsy know.
Friday morning Bible Study from 9-11 a.m. – Thursday evenings 7 – 9 p.m.
Sign up sheets will be in the narthex on the office window. Please call Patsy Keith if you have questions.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
World Day of Prayer will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2949 Davies Plantation Rd., on Friday, March 2, beginning at 10 a.m. with fellowship time and refreshments afterwards. This service is sponsored by Church Women United.
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS
Mary Cumberland says she sometimes wonders if she and husband Jerry were born in the wrong century. Our newest members would be perfectly happy living in the middle 1800’s. Jerry and Mary Cumberland who reunited with DTCC last Sunday, are Civil War buffs. Both retired, the Cumberlands fill their days with the memories and memorabilia of a past century.
Mary has spent the last two years researching the life of Mariam Beck Forrest Luxton, mother of Confederate War hero Nathan Bedford Forrest. Now she’s writing a book about her. When she and Jerry travel around the region presenting Living History programs for churches, schools and other groups, Mary often portrays Mrs. Luxton. Jerry also portrays different Civil War characters when they speak with different groups.
Jerry is the West Tennessee Brigade Commander for the Sons of Confederate Soldiers and is also the commander of the local Shelby-Gray camp. The couple travels on weekends to participate in Civil War reenactments. Jerry is part of a group of dismounted calvary, but portrays soldiers from both sides. Mary creates her period clothing and makes Jerry’s shirts. All must be period correct – no zippers or velcro allowed! Jerry and Mary also do genealogical research for people.
The couple has two children who were raised at DT CC. Corey, now married, lives in Alamo. Christian Elise is a floral designer in midtown. The Cumberlands, who were active at DTCC for almost 20 years transferred their membership to Highland Heights Presbyterian Church about five years ago. "But it didn’t feel right," said Mary. "Now we’re back home." Please welcome the Cumberlands and add them to your directory.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m. – Church School
10:10-10:30 a.m. – Transition time
10:30 a.m. – Church Worship
4:00 p.m. - SWAT
5:00 p.m. – SALT (contemporary worship service)
6:00 p.m. – Café Praise
6:30 p.m. – CYF & Chi Rho
ELDERS - March
Mar. 4 – Gene Pricer; Joyce Mariencheck & Richard Martin
Mar. 11 – Patsy Keith; Bill & Mable Parks
Mar. 18 – Phil Gardner; Bob Doty & Ron Ramsey
Mar. 25 – Paula Coss; Ruth Simpson & Bill Sisk
SALT
Mar. 4 – Brenda & Thom Eckles
Mar. 11 – Chuck Fitzgerald & Phil Gardner
Mar. 18 – Patsy Keith & Joyce Mariencheck
Mar. 25 – Trina Luechauer & Richard Martin
COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS
Paula Coss, Joyce Mariencheck, Richard Martin, Gene Pricer, Ruth Simpson
HOSPITALS
Bill & Mable Parks; Bob Doty & Ron Ramsey; Paula Coss & Ruth Simpson
CC COMMUNION
Paula Coss, Mack Bennett, Thom Eckles, Judy Coley
DIACONATE - March
03/4 – Jim Hardcastle, Dub Carter, Ralph Smith, Sue Acred, Mary Bennett, Greg Bostian, Vic Carpenter, Jo Cordell
03/11 – Ralph Smith, Sue Acred, Mary Bennett, Greg Bostian, Vic Carpenter, Nora Carter, Jo Cordell, Paul James
03/18 – Jim Hardcastle, Dub Carter, Sue Acred, Greg Bostian, Vic Carpenter, Nora Carter, Jo Cordell, Paul James
03/25 – Jim Hardcastle, Dub Carter, Ralph Smith, Sue Acred, Vic Carpenter, Nora Carter, Jo Cordell, Paul James
ACOLYTES - March
03/4 - Mairi Stockton
03/11 – Emilie Poston
03/18 – Zach Knaebel
03/25 – Zach Vaughan
STEWARDSHIP TEAM
March 4 & 11 – Team 3 (Ruth Simpson, Ada Person & Kerry Forsythe)
March 18 & 25 - Team 4 (Glenn Laster, Jo Cordell & Gene Hadley)
March Birthdays
1 James Larson Debbie Cassman Taylor Kinney 3 Buddy Dawson Nora Carter 4 Larry Broy Russell Laster 7 Morgan Srygley 8 Rebecca Eubanks Mitchell King 9 Mable Parks Karen Pricer Brenda Eckles 10 Joyce Mariencheck 11 Neil Neuwirth 12 Glenn Laster 14 Henry Stanek 15 Edith Frey Elizabeth Parks 16 Merrilyn Everett Mairi Stockton 18 Mildred Matthews Sandy Swinger 19 Kay Williams 20 Nancy Henry Betty Patzsch Joan Ford Danny Frazier Jackson & Samuel Ingram 21 Frances Epperson MarySchaedle Hannah McDaniel 23 Margaret Fann Doris Masserano 24 Lem Gorden Lynda Ford 25 Cecil Causie 26 Megan Patterson 27 Emily Hooten Brittany Vaughan 28 Quindel Keith Chelsea Williams 29 John Barnett 30 Leigh Neuwirth Elizabeth Benefield 31 Dusty Payne Sheila Cross Lindsay Knaebel
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