AT THE BUILDING THIS WEEK
05-29-2016 thru 06-04-2016
MONDAY: Memorial Day - Office Closed
— established Decoration Day, which would later become known as Memorial Day, as a time for the nation to decorate with flowers the graves of
Open Date
WEDNESDAY: MidWeek Manna - Meals 6 to 6:45 PM - Classes 7 to 7:45 PM
THURSDAY: Open Date
those who died in the war. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. The first large observance
was held at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from
Washington, D.C.
FRIDAY: Open Date
SATURDAY: Open Date
The above is reserved use of Westlink’s building for members and community.
Call the secretary, Tawnnie Butler (722-1111), if you need to reserve the building.
WESTLINKBIRTHDAYS
5-30 Janell Newsom
5-31 Gabriel Bickham
5-31 Kara Kolar
6-02 Gabriel Mackey
MID-WEEKMANNA
Mid-Week Manna is what we call
our weekly Wednesday meeting.
Our meal is from 6 to 6:45 PM.
Classes for all ages follow the
meal from 7 to 7:45 PM.
06-01-16
Meal: Sloppy Joes
Cook: Amber Sims
Meal 6 to 6:45 PM
Classes 7 to 7:45 PM
SIMPLEHOUSE
SIMPLE House is a downtown
food and clothing benevolent
center to which Westlink
contributes. The drop box for
SIMPLE House items is in the
south fellowship room.
BEGINNING:
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an
organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
SUNDAY: No evening building activities
TUESDAY:
MEMORIAL DAY
This Week’s Most Needed Item:
Canned green beans
The first ceremonies centered around the mourning-draped veranda of
the Arlington mansion, once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Various
Washington officials, including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided
over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and
Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through
the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves,
reciting prayers and singing hymns.
EVOLVING:
By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being
held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations
for proper observance at their facilities.
It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded
to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial
Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress. Declaring it a
national holiday placing it under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968
of moving the holiday to the last Monday in May.
OBSERVING:
Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades
each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago,
New York and Washington, D.C. Many people observe Memorial Day by
visiting cemeteries to remember and decorate graves and/or by visiting
various memorials. And, on a less somber note, many people throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because it unofficially marks
the beginning of summer.
Always needing more...
Men’s/Women’s white socks (sport socks)
Men’s jeans (new or gently used - any size)
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
SUNDAYHANDOUT
May 29, 2016
Decoration Day Tradition
Today’s Assembly
Welcome
Prayer
Singing
Lord’s Supper
Offering
Song
Kid’s Kan Offering
Bible Time Exit
Lesson:
Share God’s
Encouragement
Song
Closing Comments
and Prayer by one
of our shepherds
Bible Classes for all
ages follow the
assembly and
conclude at 11:45.
I remember my grandparents always called
Memorial Day, Decoration Day. They went to
cemeteries religiously to put flowers on graves.
They included me in the activities from childhood. As a
kid, I thought it was all kind of strange. As years pasted
I began connecting the dots. The purpose to remember
and honor those who had died, especially those who
have died in service to our country, became clear to me.
I have continued to participate in decorating graves
through the years and I have learned amazing stories
about my relatives. There is something about going to
the graveside of people which brings their history to the
forefront. Because of the Decoration Day tradition I
have learned more of who my kinfolks were and what
they dealt with in their lives. I see their challenges and
honor their resilience. And, it helps me know me better.
Many of our traditions are like Decoration Day. We
may not as children understand what all is behind a
given tradition, like going to Bible class, but participating
is important nonetheless. As time passes we find out
meanings and realize the tradition can be quite valuable.
Each generation may change some of the details, like
the name and time, and we may add our own twist to it,
like going to the lake, but the purpose can remain true.
(See Memorial Day history on back page.)
So, parents keep your children participating in the
traditions you believe are valuable. Children, hang in
there. One day you will be glad you were a part and
possibly even be amazed at what you learned. And, one
day the tradition will be yours to use as you see fit.
WELCOMEGUESTS
We are glad you are with us today.
Thanks for visiting.
Please help us know you better by filling out a green guest card in
the rack on the back of the pews and place it in the offering tray.
You may also visit us at www.westlinkchurch.org
ABOUTUS
The Westlink church was
founded in 1959 and has met
together at the current location
since 1960. The Lord has
blessed this community of
believers with a family of love,
faith and hope. Membership
has averaged around 250
individuals each year of the
church’s 52 years. We are a group of Jesus’ disciples empowered by his
Spirit to follow our Lord’s call to be known by love. (John 13:35) We
invite you to join us on the journey of faith connecting to God, growing
in the likeness of Jesus and serving people in the grace of our Lord.
THEHAPS
WESTLINKWOMEN
- May walking - Today’s Walk has been canceled
- June 25 - Garden Party at Susan Richardson’s home
CARPENTERPLACE

The 5th Annual Carpenter Place Restoration Ride and Car Show is this
Saturday, June 4 - Registration Fee $30 Registration and Lunch - 11 AM to
3:30 PM / Car Show registration 10:30 AM /Trophy Presentation 1:00
PM / Spectators lunch & car show 11 AM to 1 PM with only a $5 cost

Carpenter Place Classic Benefit Golf Tournament
You may wonder, if you haven’t been with us before, what to expect in our
time together. Some of the elements of our assembly include:
YOUTHNEWS
Allee Pipes, our Summer
Intern, is here today to begin
another summer with us!
Make sure you tell her hi.
Monday, June 20, at Rolling Hills - $150 per player
VBSWORKDAY
BABYSHOWER
OURASSEMBLY
WESTLINKGROUP
Next Sunday, June 5th, 2PM, at the building, is a baby shower for the
soon-to-be-born boy of Jaye and Chad Poe. They are registered at Target and Baby Depot. NOTICE: the registry is under “Jaye Moore”.
There will be a VBS/KC Trip work day on Tuesday June 7th at
9:30am. If you are planning on going on the KC Trip you must
attend this work day. There is also a VBS June 12-15 that you
must help out with.
Greeting - A warm welcome and a friendly word is given.
Singing - Our songs are to praise our God and to encourage all who
hear. Our singing is congregational and done without instruments,
which is a long-standing observance in many churches of Christ.
Lord’s Supper - We serve and take the bread and juice every Sunday
to remind us of the loving sacrifice Jesus made to pay for our sins, to
celebrate His resurrection and return, and to show our belief all Christians are connected in Christ.
Offering - We collect money to share in the generosity of God. As a
guest, please do not feel obligated to give.
Prayer - We join our hearts, minds and spirits together in prayer to
praise, thank, confess, and petition our loving Father.
GARAGESALE
The garage sale for the Guatemala Mission is July 14 - 16. Help reach
this year’s goal of $10,000 by bringing lots of items to sell. Smaller items
and boxes of items may be put in room 6 in the preschool hallway.
Furniture and large items may be put in the northeast classroom in the
The students going to Zenith are in need of a driver to pick the group
up on Friday, June 24th at 9:30 am at Oklahoma Christian University
in Edmond, OK. If you can help out, please see Nick or Allee today.
gym. Thanks!
UPCOMINGDATES
SUMMERTIME
June 1 - Regular MidWeek Manna
June 8 - Summer Kick-off - Hamburgers, Fun and Games
June 12-15 - Children’s VBS 2016 - each evening
Scripture Reading and Sermon - We use both to hear God’s
encouraging word for us and help us better live for Him.
June 22 - Campfire Stories Begins- (Favorite Bible Stories)
Announcements - This is one of the ways we communicate about
activities, events and needs of the Westlink family.
August 7 - Promotion Day for Sunday Classes
A nursery is available in the hallway at the back of
the auditorium for babies up to 2 years old.
SUMMERCAMP
KC Trip: Week of July 24
July 3 - Ice Cream and Fireworks
Staff:
Gary Richardson - Lead Minister
Nick Miller - Youth Minister
Leslie Anderson - Children’s Coordinator
June 7 - VBS/KC Trip Work Day
June 12-15 - Westlink VBS
June 19-24 - Zenith Camp
June 26-July 1 - Cornerstone Camp
Westlink Shepherds:
Eric Brazill, Don Butler, Bob Hanson,
Russel Lewis , Rick Loney and
Mark Rehwinkel
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