February Birthdays
FAMILY UPDATES
PRAY FOR MEMBERS
WHO REQUESTED PRAYERS
Lillie Arnold (Billy Arnold & Renee Wright),
Mary Alexander, Tanda Maxwell,
Tanashia Stanton, Roslyn Stanton,
Alonzo Williams Jr., LeMarion Mitchell,
Faye Calvillo, Teresa Maxwell, Genord Jones,
Stacey Kneeland, Shirley Eason (Ruby Lewis),
Willis King (Gloria), Anthony Brown (Keffrelyn),
Hillery, Cynthia, & Portia Robinson,
LaKeya Lewis, Gricelda Garcia-Wade,
Nia Rivers, Leonard Fillmore, Keith Kneeland,
Nakiba Miller, Marquis McCottrell,
Montique Davis, Josephine Nwaneri,
Marilyn Deen, Monica Deen
*Also, remember to pray for those who
requested prayers during the week, members in
the armed forces, and bereaved families.*
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray
one for another….” James 5:16
PRAY FOR THE SICK & SHUT IN
AND VISIT THEM
Louise Bradshaw (Park Bend
Rehabilitation Center), Janra Powell,
Christian Randle (son of Ron & Keena),
Khyler Noel (infant son of Willis & Chris),
Alma Wright, Billy Arnold, Jerri Hardin,
Nyoka Davis, Dora Washington.
“I was sick and you visited me.” Matthew 25:36
OUR SYMPATHY & PRAYERS
are with Sister Keffrelyn Brown (Anthony)
on the loss of her grandmother.
Lois Lacy on the loss of her sister,
Jennifer Jenkins-Walker.
LeMarion, Virgil, & John Mitchell on the loss of
their brother, Ennis Mitchell.
4
Morris (Tré) Wilson, III
1 year old
6
Bianca Stringfellow
7
Cory Manor
17 years old
10
Joshua Davis
12 years old
12
Pamela Smith
18
LaToya Conley
23
Archa Rogers
24
Simone Washington
26
Sharon McGhee
Gabrielle Broom
12 years old
February Wedding Anniversaries
14
Virgil & Jerri Hardin  14 yrs
16
Darwin & Pamela Davis  15 yrs
18
Anthony & Arkainee Gayle Ervin  39 yrs
If you would like your anniversary or birthday
listed, please email Sister Cheryl Edwards
([email protected])
or call 512.477.1647. Please include your
child’s birth date and age.
New Convert
Please welcome our new brother in Christ!
Baptized Sunday, February 5th | CG5
Sterling Smith
P.O. Box 141092
Austin, TX 78714
512.821.3155 or 512.801.8126
“The Right Time to Be Intoxicated”
Proverbs 5:19
In Proverbs 5, Solomon warns the young man against marital infidelity.
And in the process of warning the young man against the adulteress, he
encouraged the young man to be intoxicated with love for his wife and with
the love of his wife. Solomon said in Proverbs 5:19b, “…be intoxicated always
in her love” (ESV). The word “intoxicated” is also translated as: enraptured,
captivated, ravished, and infatuated. The whole idea is to be so in love with
your wife that you are like a drunken man totally under the influence of the
power of your love for her!
Can you remember the days when you were intoxicated with love for your
spouse? Can you remember the days when you dreamed of each other in a fond
manner – when you couldn’t wait to see each other, to hear each other’s voice,
or to feel each other’s touch? What a wonderful feeling it is to be intoxicated
with love for your spouse.
You may say, but life has taken its toll on us, and those days and feelings
are but a faint memory. They are long gone, and it’s not realistic to expect such
enraptured emotions to be reignited. The challenges and disappointments of life
have stripped us of that kind of love, and now we just tolerate each other as we
wait on the inevitable – the Lord’s return, or death – whichever comes first.
Unfortunately, that’s what many married couples feel. The wine of romantic
love has run out! But God gives us permission to be intoxicated with love for our
spouses. And some of us need to start drinking again. But you need to fill your
glass with the right kind of wine.
 Fill your glass with the wine of loving words of compliments, instead of the
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OTHER CONGREGATIONS
Russell Road CoC
17th Annual Men’s Day Seminar
Saturday, February 25th | Shreveport, LA
Labor Day weekend
IMPORTANT DEADLINE
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Non-refundable $50 deposit due
by March 1. Space is limited.
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Brentwood Oaks CoC
Sisters in Christ Day
11908 N Lamar Blvd | Austin 78753
Saturday, March 4th | 9 am - noon
RSVP: [email protected]
Give checks, payable to Eastside CoC
(with marriage ministry retreat in the
memo), to Iris Williams or any
marriage ministry team member.
Canyon Lake CoC
42301 FM 3159 | Canyon Lake 78133
Saturday, March 4th | 9 am - 1 pm
“Making Christ the Lord of Your Life in Every
Season of Your Life!”
[email protected]
WWW.CANYONLAKECHURCHOFCHRIST.COM
RSVP by February 25th
Russell Road CoC
28th Annual Ladies Day
Saturday, March 18th | Shreveport, LA
East Side Library presents "I Have a
Dream" for the month of February.
Please visit our Black History month
display and check out our upcoming
events. Mark the date for a
"Taste of Soul" | February 26th
after morning worship.
Additional information:
http://www.eastsidecoc.com/
library.html or text Sister Matthews at
512.567.2281.
bitter words of complaints.
Fill your glass with the wine of kindness instead of meanness.
Fill your glass with the wine of tenderness and affection, instead of with
coldness and indifference.
Fill your glass with the wine of spending quality time with one another,
instead of avoiding each other.
Fill your glass with the wine of sexual intimacy, instead of sexual neglect;
because God ordained marital sex (Hebrews 13:4).
Fill your glass with the wine of good deeds and loving acts of service,
instead of the spirit of – you are on your own, do it yourself.
Fill your glass with the wine of loving patience and forgiveness, instead of
impatience and condemnation.
The point is, you don’t have to have a dry marriage; you can have a
marriage that is full of life because you are full of the intoxicating elixir of love for
your spouse. Enjoy your wife, enjoy your husband, enjoy your marriage, enjoy your
family, and you will enjoy life!
George Williams,
Minister
MINISTRY EVENTS
YOUTH MINISTRY
All members are encouraged to come
out for this year’s Ministry Sign Up Night
Wednesday, February 15th | 7 - 8 pm
Starting immediately after the
announcements and returning to the
auditorium at 8 pm.
Youth Chorus Rehearsal
Sunday, February 12th | 4:45 pm | church library
New members are encouraged to join us.
CYP MINISTRY
Youth Skate Night at Skateland
CYP Dinner & Devotional
Friday, February 17th | 7 - 9 pm
February 25th | 6 - 9 pm
8822 McCann Drive | Austin 78757
$8 traditional skates/$11 Roller Blades
For questions, see Sister Ketema Mitchell.
Home of Samina Byrd
12716 Quirin Drive | Del Valle 78617
For questions, see LaKeya, Celdon, or Samina.
MEN’S MINISTRY
Men’s Prayer Meeting
Friday, February 17th | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
LADIES’ MINISTRY
Prayer Circle
Saturday, February 18th| 9:30 am (New time)
WISDOM
Friday, February 24th| 7 pm
Additional details forthcoming
EDUCATION MINISTRY
Education Committee Meeting
Sunday, March 19th | 4:30 - 5:45 pm
Summer Youth Jobs Program
Doris Miller Auditorium
2300 Rosewood Ave.
Monday, March 13th - Tuesday, March 14th
8 am - 12 pm
Must be 14 years old before April 1st.
We're Back! Hunger Games II: Catch the Fire!
Christians on Fire: Committed & Consistent
Join us for a fun-filled overnight youth
retreat at Buescher State Park | Bastrop!
March 18 -19 | Check in Saturday | 11 am
Check out Sunday | 2 pm
Transportation available.
Ages 10 - 19 | $20.00/person
Includes all meals. All monies must be paid
by Sunday, March 5th.
Please stop by the Youth table in the foyer
to pick up an information packet. For
additional information, please visit
http://www.eastsidecoc.com/youth.html
or text Sister Matthews at
512.567.2281.
New Member Committee
Care Group Leader, Elder, Deacon,
Stabilizer, & Photographer
Van Drivers
Greeters
Nursery Attendants
February
February 12th
February 12th
Floyd Fresch
(512.919.2905)
March and April
Charles Little
(737.802.0114)
May and June
Roger Davis
(512.366.0483)
Carol Franklin
Danielle McGhee
Debra Preyer
Sharal Brown
Leveta Crawford
Trina Manor
Renee Richie
Allegra Alexander
Shemika McWilliams
Blessing Ehigie
Calling Committee
Communion Preparers
Baptismal Preparers
February 12th
February 12th & 19th
Month of February
Frank Haynes
Cory Jackson
Janra Powell
Cynthia Robinson
Cathy Ehigie
Charmeane Price
Allegra Alexander
Sharon Crowder
February 26th & March 5th
Carolyn Davis II
Vickie Herron
February 19th
Shemika McWilliams
De’Ana Walls
February 26th
LaKeya Lewis
Anika Adams
MINISTERING EVANGELIST
George Williams
Date
Event
Time
Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study
10:00-11:00 am
4
Ladies Breakfast & Bible Study
8:30 am-1:00 pm
4
Men's Breakfast
8:30 am-1:00 pm
5
Teacher Orientation
3:00-5:45 pm
512.477.1647
[email protected]
ELDERS
Ed Davis
512.339.2306
[email protected]
Mike Deen
512.431.9886
[email protected]
10
Single's RT- "Understanding Commitment (Part II)"
7:30-9:30 pm
Cranston Hardeman
512.484.9775
10
Married Couples Valentine's Day Event
7:00-10:00 pm
[email protected]
Marlon McGhee
11
Season Saints Monthly Meeting
1:00-2:30 pm
11
CYP Valentines Day Service Project
10:00 am-2:00 pm
15
Ministry Sign Up Night
7:00-8:00 pm
DEACONS
17
Men’s Prayer Meeting
7:00- 8:30 pm
17
CYP Dinner & Devotional
7:00-9:00 pm
18
Sisters Prayer Circle
9:30-10:30 am
22
Health Awareness Class
6:00-7:00 pm
23
WINGS
7:00-9:00 pm
24
WISDOM
7:00-10:00 pm
25
Youth Skate Night
6:00-9:00 pm
25
Single's Saturday Activity
4:00-6:00 pm
26
CYP Sunday Fellowship Meal
12:30-2:00 pm
Floyd Boozer
512.246.1722
[email protected]
Jermaine Broom
512.502.4806
[email protected]
Russell Clemons
512.502.4806
[email protected]
Darryl Manor
512.853.0576
[email protected]
Ricky Sells, Sr.
512.989.7011
[email protected]
Quinton Smith, Sr.
512.250.0274
[email protected]
Ethan Williams, Sr.
512.990.8151
[email protected]
ORDER OF WORSHIP
February 12, 2017
Song Service
10:00 am
B. Maxwell
6:00 pm
W. King
Invocation
R. Harry
S. Davis
Prayer
A. Ross, Sr.
S. Roberts
Sermon
G. Williams
G. Williams
Communion & Offering E. Budd
L. Brown
Passion Reading
R. Mosby
C. Wiggins
Announcements
T. Neal
T. Neal
Benediction
C. Cummings
M. Wilson II
Love is in the Air…love for spouses, significant others, children, parents, family, friends,
community, love for Drive a Senior clients and volunteers. As we move further into the
month of February, it is a great time to reflect on the love you feel inside and act on that
love. Drive a Senior invites you to share that love with your senior neighbors and volunteer.
Call Sherrie at 510-310-1060 or email at [email protected].
512.913.2323
[email protected]
5701 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
512.477.1647 | www.eastsidecoc.com
Brother George Williams,
Brother Milton Deen &
Brother Cranston Hardeman,
are full time and available
at the building Monday - Thursday,
by appointment, please.
Please feel free to make
appointments with all of them
or with them individually to discuss
any concerns, suggestions, or
spiritual counseling needs.
Volume 2 | Issue 6
FEBRUARY 12, 2017
thought for the week
Five Valentines to Give Your Children
1. Acceptance. Teach them they are
loved for who they are. Give this
gift with a kiss.
2. Self-confidence. Help them
understand that they can trust
themselves. Give this gift with
a hug.
How To Be Saved
According to the Scriptures
Hear the Gospel ~ Acts 15:7
Believe in Jesus ~ John 8:21, 24
Repent of Sins ~ Acts 17:30, 31
Confess Christ ~ Acts 8:36-38
Be Baptized ~ Acts 2:38
You are saved by grace and the Lord
adds you to the church of Christ.
CHURCH THEME
CHURCH CALENDAR | FEBRUARY 2017
“Christ Centered,
Commitment”
and
Consistency
Luke 14:25-33
3. Life without needless fears. Don’t
let them see you as a worrier. Give
this gift with laughter.
4. Appreciation. Help them become
people with a spark who enjoy all
of life and everything around
them. Give this gift as they go out
the door.
5. Faith. Introduce them to God, the
best friend they will ever have.
Give this gift by taking them
to Sunday school and worship
services every Lord’s day.
Acts 2:47 | Matthew 16:18 | Romans 16:16
Proverbs 1
8
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;
9
For they will be a graceful ornament on
your head, And chains about your neck.
RADIO BROADCAST, BIBLE CLASSES,
& WORSHIP TIMES
Sunday Radio Broadcast, KTXW 1120 AM ~ 8:30 - 9 am
Sunday Bible Classes ~ 9 am
Sunday Worship Services ~ 10 am & 6 pm
Wednesday Bible Classes ~ 7 pm
Visitors, thank you for worshiping
with us and being our honored guests!
We hope you will come again soon.