Weekly Visitor Online Edition
Decatur-Trinity Christian Church 2449 Altruria, Bartlett TN
38134R. Scott Pricer, Sr. Minister
www.decaturtrinity.org901/388-4511 FAX 901/388-1049
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June 5, 2001 |
Morton Salt has printed on their salt containers, "When it rains, it pours." They show a girl with an open umbrella standing under a deluge of salt. If you were at church last Sunday you would have an idea what pouring is. The rain began earlier in the morning and would come and go. Then some 30 minutes before worship service was to begin, the rain began to pour. And I mean pour! Unfortunately, it didn't stop raining until fifteen minutes after worship began. This kept some of our members home who probably would liked to have come because it was Pentecost Day and it was the Rev. Bob Williams Day.
The service was good and several people commented on it, but what made the day was the gathering afterward to celebrate Bob and Jane's ministry. Although Jane didn't get the focus that Bob did, I can assure you that without her support he would have had a very difficult time succeeding in ministry. It was really nice to see so many people show up to say "thank you" to both Bob and Jane Williams. There were many nice things said about them and every one of them deserved. Thank you both for the years of service you have given to the Church and especially the years of service to DTCC. We look forward to our continuing fellowship with you both and we covet the knowledge you bring to the table of Christ.
For those of you who intend to give to the Pentecost Offering, this Sunday we will be collecting again. Last Sunday's offering was $664. This is one of five yearly collections that goes to Basic Mission Finance that we support.
Summer is upon us and there are going to be many of our people traveling. Let's remember those who are away and pray for safe trips and if you are in town I hope that you will make your presence known among the flock during worship service. Otherwise, I will see you this Sunday as we worship together in His house.
Your Pastor
OUR PRAYER CONCERNS
Frances Epperson
Emma Lee Richardson
Brenda Jones
Kathy Helton – Mary Fitzgerald’s daughter - Cleveland Clinic for cardiac abalation June 4
Joyce Bozer- Paula Coss’s mother
Alma Yarbrough- St Francis
Bill Terrell – Ricky Barnett’s brother will have surgery June 8th
Buddy Mariencheck- St Francis
Judy Sandlin
SYMPATHY
We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Harold Wiginton, who passed Tuesday morning. Harold was very active at Decatur as long as he was able and filled many positions of service over the years. He will be greatly missed by his friends here as well as his family. Harold leaves three sons, Bobby, Willie and Gary.
MEMORIALS
In memory of Luther Coley from
Frances Hoback (debt)
Ron and Kathy Srygley (debt)
Lem and Betty Gorden (debt)
Maurice and Betty Ingram (debt)
Dawn Putnam
Dave & Trina Luechauer
Harry & Sandy Davies
In memory of Mae Anderson from
Felicia Morgan
Frances Hoback (debt)
Dave & Trina Luechauer
Harry & Sandy Davies
In memory of Toar McMillan from
Felicia Morgan
Dave & Trina Luechauer
Harry & Sandy Davies
In memory of Hilley Roaten
Ron and Kathy Srygley (debt)
In honor of Bill Parks and Susan Roaten from Ron and Kathy Srygley (debt)
In honor of Bill Parks from Ruth Simpson
In memory of Harold Wiginton from
David and Linda Young
Edith Frey (debt)
Maurice and Betty Ingram (debt)
Frances Hoback (debt)
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Parks
Christian Builders Class
Frank & Helen Fly (debt)
Paul & Bessie James (debt)
Harry & Sandy Davies
In memory of Ida Mae James
Paul & Bessie James (debt)
VISITORS – SUNDAY, June 3
We welcomed the following visitors:
Jamie Noerper, Jimmy and Janice Trammell, the Fite family, Rosemary Bramuchi, Karol, John & Paul Sweppenhiser, Jamie & Frank Krause
STATISTICS – SUN. May 27
Church School 133
Worship Service 221
SALT Service 43
Received May 27 $4790
Rec’d to date in May $29,676
May Budget Needs $31,229
Debt/Touch the Dream $320
Total Debt/Touch Rec’d $155026
STATISTICS – SUN. June 3
Church School 110
Worship Service 226
SALT Service 64
Received June 3 $9,595
Rec’d to date in June $9,595
June Budget Needs $32,962
Debt/Touch the Dream $790
Total Debt/Touch Rec’d $155816
Pentecost Offering $664
Speaker for SALT this week will be Ruth Simpson
NOTE OF APPRECIATION
Thanks to everyone who helped with all the food brought to Aunt Mae’s home. It was sure good and really appreciated. Thanks to Dot & Harold & Bob for their services to her and all the help. She was a wonderful Aunt, Christian and a friend to all. She is missed so much. Thanks to Rev. Pricer for his services, I thought the service and all the flowers were so nice.
Love,
Phyllis Langdon and Family
I’d like to thank both our ministers, Bro. Scott & Bro. Bob for their visits to me, at home and in the hospital during my illness. And all the other members of the church including the Carpenter’s Crew for their phone calls, cards and visits.
Chuck Fitzgerald
YOU’RE INVITED
Keenagers will be meeting Wed. June 13th 11:30 a.m. in the Activity Bldg.- Bring a sandwich-drinks and chips will be provided.
CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE
Lifeblood Donor Center at 3860 Covington Pike #102 will have a church blood drive on Sunday, June 10, from 12 – 4 p.m. All blood types are needed! Sign up on sheet posted on office window.
NARTHEX FLOWERS
The narthex flowers June 3 were in honor of Bob and Jane Williams for their many years of love and devotion to Decatur Trinity and to God’s people throughout the world from the Benefield Family.
SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES
Phillippians, Paul’s letter of joy and encouragement to a group of new followers at Phillipi, was written from Paul’s house prison in Rome. Yet it spills over with phrases like "Rejoice in all things". It is a letter written to a specific group 2000 yrs ago, still relevant to us today? Is there a secret to being content and joyful, regardless of circumstance? Visit the Agape Class and find out for yourself! Join us this summer for a study that could change your life! Sundays 9:15 a.m. Agape room. Patsy Keith, teacher.
Disciple Women’s Ministries
invite the women of the church to join us for an 8 wk exploration of the Bible Books, 1, 2, and 3 John. We will be using Dee Brestin’s A Woman of Joy. Friday mornings, 9:30-10:30 from June 15-August 3. Books are $7. Call Patsy Keith this week to reserve a copy unless I already have your name.
Friday, June 22, 7:00 p.m.- Membership is hosting a Family Movie Night! Come and join us for fun and fellowship. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Please include the number in your family that will be attending and sign up to bring some snacks for us all to share!
Mark your calendars! Reserve Saturday July 21st for a Family Night Ice Cream Social!
More later about details, but get out your recipes for the home made ice cream contest!
SUMMER CHILDREN’S ADVENTURES
Summer is here! It is time to plan our trips! Our first trip will be on Friday, June 15. We will be going to Lichterman Nature Center. The cost is $3.50. Meet at the church at 9:15 a.m. We will leave in the van at 9:30 a.m. Please bring a sack lunch for a picnic. Drinks will be provided. There is a Nature Store to shop for souvenirs, so bring some "extra" money! Call Trina Luechauer if you plan to go. We will have a lot of FUN!
DTCC COOKBOOK
Good News! Yes, we are going to reprint our recently sold out edition of the DTCC Cookbook-likely available early fall 2001.
If you have any edits or corrections that need to be made prior to reprint, please provide in writing (including page number) to Wanda Martin or Carol Rogers before August 1st.
TABITHA GROUP
The Tabitha Group meeting will be Wed. June 12 6:30 p.m. The group will meet at La Hacienda restaurant on Yale Rd. Trina Luechauer will present the study on Mexico.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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Along with those listed in the last newsletter, the following three young people were also baptized on Easter Sunday.
Mairi Stockton, 10, is the daughter of Linda Gibson and Dave Stockton. Watch for Mairi when it's time to purchase Girl Scout Cookies; she's always happy to take your order! Mairi has been active in the scouting program since she was small. She's a member of Girl Scout Troop #192 that meets at our church. Mairi, an only child, enjoys all church activities , especially Friday night Skating. She also likes Girl Scout camp outs, and traveling. She is looking forward to playing with her friends this summer, reading mystery books and watching her favorite TV show, "Rugrats". Mairi says her favorite school subject is science and she wants to work with animals when she grows up. In August Mairi will begin her 5th grade year at Altruria Elementary.
Kalie Pilon, 8, will be entering the 3rd grade at Shady Grove Elementary this Fall, where her favorite subject is Math. But she also likes "vocab" and recess. Kalie, daughter of Karen and Rick Pilon, says she thinks she might like to be a teacher when she grows up. She loves animals and helps take care of her many pets, including 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 hamster, 2 fish, and 2 birds. Kalie's plans for the summer include swimming at Bryce's (Western) house, playing with friends, and watching one of her three favorite channels, WKNO, Nickelodeon, or Cartoon network. Oh, and she loves pepperoni pizza!
Brittany Duke, who will turn 11 on June 21, enjoys sports and outdoor activities. The soon-to-be 6th grader at Elmore Park, plays softball with the Ellendale Little League and says she plans to be part of the 11 & 12 year old DTCC girls' basketball team next season. She attends Sportscare Day Care and loves gymnastics. She hopes to attend a gymnastics camp this summer. Brittany was invited to DTCC by her friend, Tiara Lowrey several months ago. Brittany says she loves everything about her new church home, especially S.W.A.T. on Sunday afternoons. The daughter of Beth and Gary Duke, Brittany says she might like to be a veterinarian or a singer when she grows up.
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Brittany's mom, Beth Duke, also placed her membership at DTCC in March. Beth is a Quality Control Specialist at McKesson Drug Company. she grew up in Memphis, and graduated from Frayser High school in 1983. Beth says that she stays busy with her job. When she isn't working, she's catching up on housework or taking care of the children. Both Brittany and her brother Justin, 15, are active in summer softball leagues, so mom also runs a busy taxi service! Beth was invited to DTCC by Rainey Lowrey and is transferring her membership from East Frayser Church of Christ. Beth says she enjoys working with children and hopes to be able to help in Sunday School and with Children's Church. Please welcome the Dukes and add their names to your church directory.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:15 a.m. – Church School
10:00 -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 – JUNE
6/03 – Trina Luechauer, Paula Coss, & Richard Martin
6/10 – Ruth Simpson, Harry Davies & Cortez Smith
6/17 – Bill Sisk, Phil Gardner & Trina Luechauer
6/24 – Brenda Eckles, Thom Eckles, Richard Martin
SALT
6/03 – Thom and Brenda Eckles
6/10 – Joyce Mariencheck and Gene Pricer
6/17 – Bill and Mable Parks
6/24 – Mack Bennett & Paula Coss
COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS
Mack Bennett, Paula Coss, Trina Luechauer, Richard Martin, Ron Ramsey
HOSPITALS
Harry Davies, Cortez Smith, Phil Gardner, Trina Luechauer, Thom Eckles, Richard Martin
CC COMMUNION
Mack Bennett, Judy Coley, Paula Coss, Bob Doty
DIACONATE
6/3 –Deborah King, Randy King, Nathan Leuchaeur, Karen Pricer, Natalie Gitchell, Wes Sisk, Theresa Utley, Ann Brown
6/10 – Nathan Leuchaeur, Karen Pricer, Natalie Gitchell, Wes Sisk, Theresa Utley, Ann Brown, Judy Sandlin, David Dowling
6/17 – Natalie Gitchell, Wes Sisk, Theresa Utley, Ann Brown, Judy Sandlin, David Dowling, Deborah King, Randy King
6/24 – Theresa Utley, Ann Brown, Judy Sandlin, David Dowling, Deborah King, Randy King, Nathan Leuchaeur, Karen Pricer
ACOLYTES
6/3 – Amber Dole
6/10 – Zach Knaebel
6/17 – Zach Vaughan
6/24 – Emilie Poston
STEWARDSHIP TEAM
6/3 – Team #1, Bob Keith, Dale Walters, Lynda Ford
6/10& 6/17 – Team #2 – Carol Key, Sue Smith, Vic Carpenter
6/24 – Team #3 – Ruth Simpson, Ada Person, Kerry Forsythe
June Birthdays
4 Emily Garrett
5 Barbara Ables
Mary-Elizabeth Ables
Bryce Western
7 Mary Anderson
9 Richard Martin
11 Pat Kueider
13 Debbie Sisk
15 Adam Coss
16 Matt Roaten
Cari Laster
18 Ron Ramsey
Robbie Jacobs
19 Helen Fly
20 Kathy Abbott
Adam Scranton
21 Susan Roaten
Ginger Moore
Brittany Duke
22 Chuck Fitzgerald
Kenny Vaughan
Bob Keith
25 Ron Force
26 Teenie Humphrey
28 Steve Scranton
29 Linda Gibson
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