Vol. 46, No. 16                         SOUTHSIDE ORACLE                         June 27, 2003

The Bulletin Board

      Elders’ Forum – Every fifth Sunday night the elders conduct a forum in which they answer biblical questions that have been submitted.  This Sunday at 6:00 p.m. they will respond to issues relating to prayer and difficult questions from Genesis 6:1-4 dealing with “sons of God” and “daughters of men.”

Guest Speaker – Our speaker Sunday morning will be Glenn Hawley, who currently preaches for the Holmes Road Church in Memphis, TN.  Glenn preached for Southside for ten years until a year ago.  The Hawley family is back for a wedding and a family reunion.

Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp – Our middle campers leave Sunday for Fallhall Glen. They are Molly Giombi, Arielle Hanyard, Najya Mudd, and Ian Ribar.  Serving on the staff are Holly Shilts, Sonja Shilts, Laurie Giombi, Heather Lukas, and Andrea Eufinger, who also served at junior camp.  In addition to those previously mentioned, Hannah Shilts was a camper at the junior session.

Wedding Bells – Congratulations to Julie King and Joseph Danek who are being married in Delavan Saturday, June 28^th.

ATTENDANCE RECORD

                                                  Two years ago         Last year      Last week          Goal

   Bible classes                                            138                  142                   173            170   

   Morning worship                                         208                  236                *220            250

Evening worship                                         58                    48                     70              80

Contribution                                   $2856.11         $3524.69          $4084.10   $4200.00

                                                             (*) first service, 111; second service, 109

      Attendance at our Sunday morning Bible classes continues to climb.  The 173 present for classes Sunday was the third highest we have had.

Service Trip – About 22 of our number left Wednesday for Menominee, Michigan, on a service trip to help the church there with a three-day pre-teen camp.  They plan to return Sunday afternoon.  They thank those who brought cookies they took with them on the trip.

The Sick – Bruce Williams’ mother, Mrs. Evelyn Williams, underwent heart surgery in Madison last week and is recuperating well….Jim Nichols requests prayer for his father who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.  

ADDRESSES AND TIMES OF MEETING OF MIDWEEK STUDY GROUPS

      Alexander home, 5316 Millshire, Greendale, Wednesday, 6:45 p.m.

   Gray home, 27564 Pheasant Lane, Pewaukee, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Hawley home, 5626 S. Lorene Ave., Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Saunders home, 304 N. State, Rochester, Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

Turman home, 9353 Robert McDonald Ct., Franklin, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday

 Call 427-9744 for information regarding class location

Windell home, 26563 Marion Court, Wind Lake, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Church building, 1933 W. Grange Avenue, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Young adults, J. R. Frost home, 6388 S. 35^th St., # 3, Franklin, 7:00 p.m., Thursday

Calendar of Events

June 22 – 27 – Gospel meeting, Larry Fletcher speaker, 7:30 p.m., Eastside Church

June 25 – 29 – Youth service trip to Menominee, Michigan

June 27, 28 – Teaching seminar, Richard Rose, 7:00 Friday, 9:00 – 1:30 Saturday,

         Brentwood Church

June 29 – Elders’ forum, 6:00 p.m.

June 29 – July 12 – Middle camp, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp, Fallhall Glen

July 13 – 26 – Intermediate camp, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp

July 13 – Elders-deacons meeting, 4:30 p.m.

July 13 – Praise and palate, 6:00 p.m.

July 27 – August 9 – Senior Camp, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp

August 4 – 8 – Lake Geneva Encampment, Williams Bay

August 10 –16 – Family Week, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp

Encourage One Another

      “. . .not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near” (Hebrews 10:25).

      Hebrews 10:25 has often been quoted as proof that Christians should not forsake the Lord’s day worship.  In citing verses of scripture, we sometimes overlook the reasoning found in the passage.

      In this case the biblical writer prefaces his comments on attendance with the statement, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds" (verse 24).  Though this is not the only reason for our mutual worship, it is a most vital one.  Consider:

      1. Your assembly with fellow believers encourages other members of your family.  Your children are watching you.  You can send them and stay home yourself.  That is better than their not going at all.  But your absence discourages them.  What will they say about the training you have given them when they grow up?  

      2. Your faithful attendance encourages your associates whom you hope to teach about Jesus.  Others are watching you!  You influence them for good or bad.  If you do not worship God regularly, they will question your sincerity.

      3. Above all, the worship and study you have with your fellow Christians encourages you.  You can help them, but you are the greatest beneficiary.  Why should you “go to church”?  Because you need the moral strength it will provide you in your daily walk.  You can’t live the Christian life in isolation!

                                                                                                      __Monroe E. Hawley 

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