Coe Church of Christ June 2019 Newsletter

Staying in the

Loop

“A Role to Play”

“...that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”

Romans 1:12

When we remember Dwight Eisenhower, typically it is as the
5-star general and commander of all European Allied forces
during WWII. Perhaps you remember him as the two-term
president of the United States. Maybe it was his humble, hon-
est, and clean-cut, almost grandfatherly demeanor that made
him a man the country could feel good about. Despite his out-
wardly friendly, yet reserved demeanor, he was no doubt a
man of inner confidence and a deep understanding of his re-
sponsibility to the men he commanded and to the world at
large. Let’s face it, leading perhaps the largest and most effi-
cient army in the world, let alone sitting at the helm an emerg-
ing super power, takes more than a little moxy. Those who
knew him said that even as a child, and later as a cadet at the
military academy at West Point, Dwight always had a sense of
his own worth, he believed he had a important role to play in
life, and whatever that role turned out to be, the world could-
n’t get along without him.

In his book, “At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends” Eisenhower gives the reason for his confidence and
sense of responsibility. He said that from the very beginning, his mother and father operated on an
assumption that set the course of his life—that the world could be fixed of its problems if every child
understood the necessity of their existence. Eisenhower’s parents taught their children that if they
weren’t there, their family couldn’t function at it’s best. We’re not talking pride and arrogance here,
simply the acknowledgement of one’s responsibility for the welfare of others in the family, and self-
worth by being part of the family.

President Eisenhower once told this tale from his childhood. “An old farmer had a cow that we want-
ed to buy. We went over to visit him and asked about the cow’s pedigree.

The old farmer did not know what ‘pedigree’ meant, so we asked him about the cow’s butterfat pro-
duction. He told us that he didn’t have any idea. Finally, we asked him if he knew how many pounds

of milk the cow produced each year. The farmer shook his head and said, “I don’t know, but
she’s an honest and faithful cow, and she’ll give you and your family all the milk she has!” We
need to be just like that cow; we need to give everything we have to glorify God and mutual-
ly encourage each other’s faith in our church family.

As part of the body of Christ here on earth and as part of the local body here at CCC, you

have a role to play. I’m sure you want our church family to function at it’s best. In fact, Scrip-

ture tells us that this is what we were created for and mandated to do. “Each one should use

“The world could be fixed whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully adminis-
of its problems if every tering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1st Peter 4:10). In

child (person) understood effect—to give all the milk you have so to speak. This means to

the necessity of their serve others and faithfully administer God’s grace. This means to

existence.” faithfully and joyfully give of your abilities, wisdom, energy, and fi-

nancial support. That is God’s assumption for us as part of His fami-
Dwight D. Eisenhower ly, and should set the course for our life of faithful discipleship to

His Son, mission, and Church. Maybe you aren’t called to lead a massive army as Eisenhower

did, but certainly we are all called to serve in God’s army wherever we can. You have value

and you have gifts, the world and God is counting on you. If you aren’t here, the family

doesn’t function at it’s best.

Join me in giving “all the milk you have”

Denny

Here at CCC, we are committed to an “every
member ministry.” In our homes, our honored
guests don’t do the dishes when we have a
dinner party, and guests of our church are not
asked to take part in the ministry. But—as my
June newsletter indicated—the family IS! If
you are a regular attender here, then we’ve
got a job for you! There are many ways to dis-
cover how you can serve the Lord in the best
way here in our church family. Each of us are part of the puzzle...we fit in somewhere. When it comes to serving
the church family it is like an Amish barn raising...everyone takes a corner of the work.

It comes down to this: We show we are part of the family by doing some of the household chores!

SUNDAY SCHOOL/WORSHIP June
9:00 AM/ 10:00AM Events

MID-WEEK MEAL/STUDY at a
6:00 (coffee) 6:30 (study) Glance

SENIOR MINISTER June 10th: Sewing event for Wolver-
Donald (Denny) Dennis ine Service Camp
DISIPLESHIP/EDUCATION
9:30AM
MINISTER
Chase Rotman June 12th: Family Movie Night

ELDERS 6:00PM

Phil Leonard (chairman) June 13th: Coe Missions Whiting
Dennis Fowler Forest Trip
Dick Colbry
David Gilpin June 15th: Parent Small Group
DEACONS
Zack Rulapaugh 6:30PM

“Coe Church of Christ exists to June 14-15th: K/1st Camp
reach out to the lost, and to
train people to maturity in June 16-18th: 2nd/3rd Camp

Christ through discipleship, wor- Details in the Bulletin and FLN News
ship, and fellowship, completely

following God’s Word.”

ONE SENTENCE SERMON:

“Often, diversity is described as being invited to the party: Inclusion is being asked
to dance.”

Coming in July!!!!

Last year we had a celebration at CCC looking back at the many accomplishments and memories
made throughout the years. This July, we are planning a celebration by looking forward to many
more years of accomplishments and good fellowship as we enjoy our new ‘updated’ facilities!

Please save Friday evening, July 19th as we are in the process of planning an event that you won’t
want to miss! We hope to offer an evening filled with smiles, laughter, and—wait for it—PIE AND
ICE CREAM!
That’s right, a Variety show that you can enjoy while sharing a piece of pie and a cup of coffee
with your church family and invited friends.
Watch for more details in the July newsletter, and don’t be surprised if you get asked to participate
in this evening of laughter and fun.

Coe Missions for Christ News!

May 26th the Scholarship Auction was held at Rock Lake
Camp. A male themed basket was donated for auction by Val
Stahl. For the women, a 1 hour massage and a 1/2 hour mas-
sage by Mary Knight was included in a female Spa Basket do-
nated by the CCC congregation.
During the weekend auction and activities, a total of $17,000.00
was donated to help provide a great fun-filled Christian camp
experience for area children.

THANK YOU!

EDUCATION/DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY

“Apply your heart to instruction and
your ears to words of knowledge”

(Proverbs 23:12)

I had a professor in seminary that quoted G.K. Chesterton when she was speaking about prayer
and several other spiritual disciplines. Chesterton had said, “if a thing is worth doing, it is worth do-
ing badly,” in his book What’s Wrong with the World written in 1910. This quote has become a con-
stant encouragement and motivator for me when I find myself in a situation that I am not prepared
for.

This quote was not meant to give you the physical will power to approach difficult or awk-

ward situations. He wrote this with childhood education and parenting in mind. Chesterton correctly

guessed that children would be raised by professionals (daycare workers, teachers, etc.) rather

than amateurs (parents). To Chesterton an amateur is someone who does something out of love,

not for financial gain. Parents do not care for their children because they get a massive pay day or

because they are skilled in early childhood education, but because they
want to do it. Our culture has created a place where good results are ex- “We are not trying to

pected when no effort has been put forth. We often have left the things please men but God,

worth doing to someone else. who tests our hearts.”

I consider Paul to be fantastic example of this. While a religious

leader in Judaism he was a very talented professional. He knew the law, 1st Thess. 2:4

prophets, and wisdom literature. He had done his job well in hindering the

spread of Christianity. But when the Lord Jesus met him on the road to

Damascus his life was changed. He came to know and understand the

love of God. Imagine if he had given up on attempting to be apart of the Christian community be-

cause of his past. As a professional, if they do not want him to be a part of their community, he

would surely know he is useful elsewhere. Instead, he approached life as an amateur, out of love,

and was grafted into the Christian community he once persecuted. This concept is understood

clearly in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 as well. Paul, Silas, and Timothy reject any money from the

church but have done all things out of love like a mother and father for their children.

Family, I want to encourage you to pursue being an amateur, to do something out of love for
someone else. Spend one-on-one time with one of your children and do something they’d like to do.
Teach them how to interact with the world God has given us. Do not allow lack of experience or
confidence to hinder the relationships God has given you to participate in because anything worth
doing, is worth doing poorly.

Chase

Parent Small Group: Are you struggling with parenting?

Come seek help and support with others
just like you, and be encouraged through
fellowship, a Christian based parenting
study, and prayer.

June 15th @ 6:30– 7:30PM

Coe Education Training

All volunteers involved in our
children’s ministry will meet
for updated policies, training,

and questions.
Donuts & Coffee provided

The deadline to donate is almost here! Drop off your do-
nated items to the church foyer by June 9th!

Pack the Pantry





Mission Highlight for June

Workers for Mexico

Workers for Mexico continues to take the Gospel of Christ to
the people of Mexico through the support of national evange-
lists and benevolent workers, assisting students and children.

Here are a few of the most recent mission up-
dates:
The Escebedo church under Brother Daniel Espinosa
is undergoing construction and remodeling.
The new campus at Con Mis Manos School for the
Deaf is finished with completion of the third section
of classroom building. The school year is going well.
Several of the girls who are residents at Con Mis
Manos School for the Deaf create and sell hair bows and other crafts to make spending money.
Girls received dresses made by Kentuckiana Sew Blessed ladies. Boys received gifts from Farm-
ers Ky church Ladies group.
The congregation at Apodaca (Monterrey) with Brother Samuel Velez celebrated their 12th an-
niversary. With the current growth, building expansion is needed.
A dozen boxes of Bibles were distributed to several churches in Nuevo Laredo and Monclova ar-
eas. This project was successfully accomplished with assistance from Ken Naegle of Indiana.
Francis Nash reports that he has been receiving many photos of baptisms throughout Mexico,
including at new mission of Guadalupe church with Benito Juarez and at Yanez, Guadalajara.
Please be in prayer for the new minister, Nathan Mendoza, at La Villa in Matamoros. He and his
wife are recent university grads.
The Hasten Medical Clinic received new dental equipment and Dr. Tijerina sees patients. All
medicines are free.
High winds took off part of the roof at San Morelos in Saltillo. Workers for Mexico was able to
send funds to assist with repairs. Alfonso Olivares is minister and directs the feeding program.

Barb

THE LAST PAGE…
In the course my ministry, often cartoons, stories, poems, and the like are
dropped off to me with the giver’s intention that I might enjoy or be able to
use the material in my writing or sermons. Often times I do in fact use
them. Actually, God places them in front of me just when I need it.
Case in point:

Periodically I will say the following;

* I am not what I want to be
* I am not what I ought to be
* I am not what I am going to be
* But thank God I am not what I used to be.

I then ask myself, is the latter true of my case?

* any changes you make should be positive
* as the saying goes:

“Good, better, best”
“Never, never rest”
“Til the good is better”
“And the better is best!”

Comments, suggestions and contributions to CCC’s “Staying in the Loop”
newsletter are always welcome. The church office, Denny, and overseeing
elder do however reserve the right to edit, omit, or enhance any contribu-
tions or pictures to be published.