Forty-two of us had a wonderful time in Tulsa last weekend for Leadership Training for Christ (LTC). We were joined there by the Frenchs (Brian's parents), Williams (Stacy's parents), and Perry Lee (Jennifer's dad), Brett Tyler and Wes Baldwin. So altogether we were a group of 49.

LTC is a time of fellowship; last minute shaping of songs, sermons and skits; rushing around to watch our sixteen kids participate in an array of activities; supporting our youth; encouraging them in disappointment; visiting with old friends and making new ones; laughing and enjoying each other's company.

I think LTC is one of the very best youth activities I've ever been a part of in twenty-seven years of "hanging around" youth in the church. Our kids are gently pushed into new fields of service. They receive loads of encouragement from our group and also from other participants. They develop a vision for what their life in the church can be and what ministry they can one day do for children. It is neat to see our high school students working with our elementary kids. They are already learning how to mentor.

I heard numerous people comment on how exciting it was to see so many new children from our church involved in LTC this year. More will be added over the next several years. Parents, please let me encourage you to look into LTC next year.

On Saturday night three of our students received scholarships: Daniel Newman from ACU; Brooke Tyler from OCU; and Jenny Baldwin from Harding. Jenny also received one of the three scholarships awarded by LTC to a senior and she will serve as an LTC intern next year.

Four of our youth have participated in LTC for all ten years of their eligibility: Brooke, Daniel, Britley and Heidi.

Two of our youth were asked to lead in the service Sunday morning: Daniel Newman read scripture and Michael Brollier led in prayer.

Mike and Cathy Tyler received the coveted "Eagle Award" for many years of service to LTC. They have been involved in LTC for eleven years in various levels of leadership. Only one family is recognized per year, so this is a tremendous honor. Thanks to Mike and Cathy for organizing LTC again this year.

I appreciate the support this church gives to the LTC program and participants. I hope our children realize someday the blessing to have a church behind them like this. I think the parents of our children realize that now. LTC is expensive, but we have members committed to seeing that our kids and their families get to experience this weekend together.

I hope you make plans to be a part of LTC 2008. Start now!



Today (Sunday April 15) we are having "LTC Sunday." Our young people will be presenting their program from LTC. Please stay around and support them!

Warren Baldwin



ULYSSES CHURCH OF CHRIST WEEKLY NEWSLETTER APRIL 15, 2007

THOSE SERVING US TODAY

SONG SERVICE: Ted Maple

OPENING PRAYER: Harold Jones

LORD'S TABLE: Bill Brown, Richard Brollier

SCRIPTURE READING: Karl Baker, Matthew 19:13-15

SERMONS: AM: Love the Children; PM: Words are Powerful

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jason King

CLOSING PRAYER: Shane Sullivan

POWERPOINT: Tracy Caffey

BACKROOM/AISLE: Jason King



IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

The Carters, Ronnie Lofland, Roy Bessire. Those expecting: Cinda Wolf, Amy Carter, Anna Faulkner & Jennifer Garrison.

Those with cancer: Les Ballard, Mary Turner, Levie Hughes, Gayle Caffey, Terry Pepper, Betty Jo Bartlett, Dewaine Moses, Darlene Lucero, Debbie Perry, Janett Smith, Larry Tremmel, Darris Hanes, Ryan Maturey, Valdene Huffman, Sharon Simpson, Teresa Haliburton, Lorraine Cook, John Stewart, Butch Wolf, Mark Lott, Teri Anderson, Ed Applegate, Don Williams, Norma Dudley, & Joyce Smith‚s Aunt Irene & friend Rowena.

Military: Matt Jones, Mark Aycock, Chris Maturey, Matt Cook, John Wilson, Dave Knight, Jerry Baker, Nick McGraw, Travis Kaufman, Kenneth Schwindt, Curtis Keene, Timothy Newman, Brian Kelly, Trafton Wieland, Mark Newman, Brad Anderson, Chris Brown, Jamin Hartman, Monty Duncan, Brett Scarborough, Nick Lane, Marcus Betzold, Kenny Henley, Cyrus Cole, Danny Graves, Peter Gangwer, Chance Carter, Corey Shelbourne, Jacob Bauregard, Tyler Humphreys.



AREA HAPPENINGS (info on board)

Weekend-Remember Marriage Conferences

April 15-16 Lakin Meeting

April 21-22 Hugoton Youth Rally

April 28 Stacy Grimes Bridal Shower 2-4

April 28 Goodland Lectureship

April 28 Scott City - The Islam Seminar

May 26 Bill & Shirley Brown's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

May 31-June 2 OCU Quest

Lariat Creek Camp - June 8 & 9 3rd-4th grade; June 10-16 5th-7th grade; June 17-23 - 8th-12thgrade; July 8-14 - 7th-9th grade; July 22-28 - 9th-12th grade.

Silver Maple June 10-16 Family Camp; July 8-14 Junior Session; July 15-21 Senior Session; July 22-28Jr./Sr. Session.



SERVERS NEXT SUNDAY

Opening Prayer: Joe Bill Vardeman

Song Leader: John Eveleigh

Lord's Table: Michael Tyler

Assist Lord's Table: Jeff Baier

Scripture: Warren Baldwin

Closing Prayer: Bruce Foster

Power Point (Sun & Wed): John Turner

Sunday PM Song Leader: John Eveleigh

Wed PM Song Leader: John Eveleigh

Back Room/Aisle Workers: Jason King

Greeter/Recognition: Brown

Elder in Charge: Steele

Weekly Budget needs: $2668

Last Weeks Contribution: $2597

Attendance Last Week: 97



TODAY

Elder Contact: Keith Steele

Greeters: Keith & Linda Steele

Birthdays: Richard Brollier



Today will be taking a special contribution for Sarah Novak's mission trip to Africa this summer.

Elder/Deacon meeting at 5:00.



ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lloyd, Louise & Shirley have signed up for this weeks Wednesday night meal. If you can prepare a meal or help with clean up please sign up in the hallway.

If your child is graduating from college/ high school/ 8th grader promoting - please give Linda those names & a photo ASAP. Here is who she has heard from so far: College Students - Stacy Grimes, Kelsi (Baier) Sneyd. Seniors - Jenny Baldwin, Daniel Newman, Vanessa Smith, Brooke Tyler. 8th Graders - Kristin Baldwin.

Congratulations to Lendy & Meagan Bartlett on the birth of Samantha Daye, April 12, 7 lbs, 9 oz. Their address is 1802 Jackson Ave. West, Apt. # 38, Oxford, MS 38655, 662-234-3675. (Linda is going to see them on April 26th if anyone would like to send anything.)



The Ulysses Church exists to reach the lost, to continue to grow as a family of God, to serve our fellow man, to worship God, and to do all this in the spirit of unity.