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“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 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
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.
OTHER CONGREGATIONS
Russell Road CoC 17th Annual Men’s Day Seminar
Saturday, February 25th | Shreveport, LA
Brentwood Oaks CoC Sisters in Christ Day
11908 N Lamar Blvd | Austin 78753 Saturday, March 4th | 9 am - noon
RSVP: [email protected]
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
Van Drivers February
Floyd Fresch (512.919.2905)
March and April Charles Little
(737.802.0114)
May and June Roger Davis
(512.366.0483)
Greeters February 12th
Carol Franklin Danielle McGhee
Debra Preyer Sharal Brown
Leveta Crawford Trina Manor Renee Richie
Allegra Alexander
Nursery Attendants
February 12th
Shemika McWilliams Blessing Ehigie
February 19th
Shemika McWilliams De’Ana Walls
February 26th
LaKeya Lewis Anika Adams
Calling Committee February 12th
Frank Haynes Cory Jackson Janra Powell
Cynthia Robinson
Communion Preparers February 12th & 19th
Cathy Ehigie Charmeane Price
February 26th & March 5th
Carolyn Davis II Vickie Herron
Baptismal Preparers Month of February
Allegra Alexander Sharon Crowder
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 Birthdays
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.
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.
MINISTRY EVENTS YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Chorus Rehearsal Sunday, February 12th | 4:45 pm | church library New members are encouraged to join us.
Youth Skate Night at Skateland
February 25th | 6 - 9 pm 8822 McCann Drive | Austin 78757
$8 traditional skates/$11 Roller Blades
For questions, see Sister Ketema Mitchell.
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.
FAMILY UPDATES
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.
CYP MINISTRY CYP Dinner & Devotional Friday, February 17th | 7 - 9 pm 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
New Member Committee Care Group Leader, Elder, Deacon,
Stabilizer, & Photographer
Labor Day weekend IMPORTANT DEADLINE
Non-refundable $50 deposit due by March 1. Space is limited.
Give checks, payable to Eastside CoC (with marriage ministry retreat in the
memo), to Iris Williams or any marriage ministry team member.
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
New Convert
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.
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.
Proverbs 1 8My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; 9For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck.
MINISTERING EVANGELIST George Williams
512.477.1647 [email protected]
ELDERS Ed Davis
512.339.2306 [email protected]
Mike Deen 512.431.9886
Cranston Hardeman 512.484.9775
Marlon McGhee 512.913.2323
DEACONS Floyd Boozer 512.246.1722
Jermaine Broom 512.502.4806
Russell Clemons 512.502.4806
Darryl Manor 512.853.0576
Ricky Sells, Sr. 512.989.7011
Quinton Smith, Sr. 512.250.0274
Ethan Williams, Sr. 512.990.8151
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.
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.
Acts 2:47 | Matthew 16:18 | Romans 16:16
5701 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
512.477.1647 | www.eastsidecoc.com
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].
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
10 Single's RT- "Understanding Commitment (Part II)" 7:30-9:30 pm
10 Married Couples Valentine's Day Event 7:00-10:00 pm
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
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
CHURCH CALENDAR | FEBRUARY 2017
“Christ Centered, Commitment”
and
Consistency Luke 14:25-33
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Volume 2 | Issue 6 FEBRUARY 12, 2017
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
ORDER OF WORSHIP
February 12, 2017 10:00 am 6:00 pm
Song Service B. Maxwell 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
Visitors, thank you for worshiping
with us and being our honored guests!
We hope you will come again soon.
