1 May 26, 2019 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4700 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 www.DegaulleDriveCOC.com SCHEDULE OF SERVICES John F. Kennedy once stated, “The cost of freedom is always high, but SUNDAY Americans have always paid it.” Morning Bible Class 9:00 AM This statement is true for the Morning Worship 10:00 AM SCOTT CAIN United States from the “shot heard Pew Packers 5:30 PM ‘round the world” near Old North Evening Worship 6:00 PM Bridge at Concord, Massachusetts, to bullets & bombs which MID-WEEK currently threaten the lives of the soldiers serving in the Middle Tuesday Ladies Class 10:00 AM East. As Abraham Lincoln addressed a warring nation from the (September – May) blood-soaked fields of Gettysburg, he declared the resolve, Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 PM “…from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that _____________________ cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that ELDERS we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, Wes Arabie 504-858-2881 Howard Goodale 504-319-3572 that this nation under God, ...and that government of the people Steve Tucker 504-812-2617 by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth.” Woe unto the ingrate who shows a lack of appreciation toward a EVANGELISTS soldier’s ultimate sacrifice; woe unto the ingrate who cowers Scott Cain 504-392-4110 behind the banner of freedom & denigrates the memories of all Wes Arabie 504-858-2881 whose blood serves as the ink in liberty’s ledger. Freedom is neither free nor cheap, & the price is paid through the selfless EMAIL: sacrifice of the dead & the lingering mourning of their families. [email protected] Every grave marker of every soldier represents more than some MISSIONS OVERSIGHT: pawn sacrificed on a global chessboard; these were men & Micronesia: Joey Treat Family women, brothers & sisters, sons & daughters, mothers & fathers, husbands & wives. It is indeed fitting that this nation set aside a WORKS SUPPORTED: day to remember those who gave their lives for others, & they Benevolence: should be remembered as more than faceless mannequins in Childhaven of Cullman, AL military uniforms. Remember them for what they knew they were Media: leaving behind. Remember them for the trials they knew they Gospel Broadcasting Network would face. Remember them for ultimate sacrifices that they In Search of the Lord’s Way made. The Old Landmarks The Truth in Love What did they leave behind? They left weeping & fearful wives & MISSIONS: mothers, proud & anxious fathers, admiring siblings, childhood Hungary: Curry Montague friends & peers. They left babies & children. They donned a [email protected] cloak of confidence to comfort those to whom they bade farewell, India: Ron & Karen Clayton & all the while they faced the ever-present question, “Will I ever [email protected] see them again?” Remember what they left behind. PREACHER TRAINING: What did they know they would face? They knew the physical Memphis School of Preaching conditions would be rigorous. They would be stripped of all pride 2 & learn their true weaknesses. War was a remote possibility for some & an inevitability for others, & with it the came the threats of fear, anguish, & loss. They knew, yet they went. Vacation Bible School Remember them for what they knew they would face. What did they sacrifice? They sacrificed a homecoming with their families. They sacrificed their plans, their hopes, & their dreams. They sacrificed the opportunity to grow old while enjoying the very freedoms that they fought to defend. They sacrificed their lives. As remarkable & admirable as the sacrifice of a soldier is, no sacrifice in the history of mankind can rival the selflessness demonstrated at Calvary. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 14:15). Remember what Jesus was willing to leave behind: “Who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped” (Philippians 2:6 - ASV). Jesus was willing to leave the comfort, position, & glory of heaven in order to prepare a path whereby mankind could go there (John 14:6): remember Him for what He left behind. Remember also June 17-21 9AM – 11AM what Jesus knew He would face. He knew the weakness of th men, yet He took upon Himself the form of a man: “…but Ages 2 thru 6 Grade emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in Please Register Now! the likeness of men” (Philippians 2:7). Remember the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus was willing to make: “And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, yea, the death of the cross” (Philippians 2:8). As the cross drew near, He repeatedly RETREAT prepared His apostles for what He would face: “Ye know that after two days is the feast of the Passover, and the Son 4TH ANNUAL of man is betrayed to be crucified” (Matthew 26:2). Jesus DEGAULLE DRIVE knew He would suffer before He ever entered human form CHURCH OF CHRIST (Isaiah 53), yet He came willingly. Remember Him for His sacrifice. Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. They deserve to RETREAT be remembered. While remembering these soldiers, never TH TH forget the One Who paid the ultimate sacrifice in order to AUGUST 8 – 10 establish a Holy Nation (I Peter 2:9). While Sunday is the Fontainebleau State Park day wherein Christians partake of the Lord’s memorial (Acts The Family Retreat is free of charge & 20:7; I Corinthians 11:24-25), every day is another is open to all members of the DeGaulle opportunity to remember what He left, what He knew He Drive Church of Christ. would face, & what He sacrificed. Remember the soldiers, Please plan to be there & enjoy this but most of all, remember the Savior. chance to make memories together going apart & resting as God’s family! Don’t miss out on this weekend of fellowship. LAST WEEK Attendance Service 2019 Last NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS Time Goal Week UPCOMING EVENTS: Bible Study 70 69 1. SONG LEADING CLASS: Will meet today at 4:30PM Sunday AM 100 95 2. POTLUCK: June 30 after AM worship service. Last names M-Z have setup & cleanup. Sunday PM 60 45 3. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: June 17th-21st from 9AM-11AM. Registration is available on the table & online. Wednesday 60 55 4. POLISHING THE PULPIT: A week oF ediFication, learning, & Fellowship with thousands oF Fellow-saints in Sevierville, TN, August 16-22, 2019. All members are encouraged to experience this opportunity, & the Bible Reading elders are willing to help with the cost For those interested in attending. See the elders For more details. Reading 2019 Last Plan Goal Week WORK NIGHT FOR THE MASTER: Thanks to everyone who took part in May’s work night, which produced 278 Daily Readers 45 28 local mailings, 28 cards oF encouragement, & 9 World Bible School correspondence courses. Bible in 2019 45 21 NT in 2019 60 32 My Plan 2019 60 34 NEEDING CARE & PRAYERS PRIVILEGED TO SERVE Our Members & Visitors Mary Macaluso: Is home & under hospice care; she & her Family need prayers & visits. THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK Betty Moss: Is still at Ochsner East Bank & sedated while her lungs heal From AY UNE aspiration pneumonia. M 26 J 2 LouisE SylvE: Her recent surgery was “Pray without ceasing.” Sunday AM Sunday AM postponed; responded in repentance 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Welcome: Welcome: Sunday & asks prayers For strength. Howard Goodale Steve Tucker JamEs CobEttE John & Mary Cullum Prayer: Prayer: YvEttE James Dontell Terrell Eugene Carter MichEllE LEBlanc Song Lead: Song Lead: VoncilE LiEtEau Stephen Goodale Howard Goodale Don Robinson LilliE Smith Lyriq Smith Jeorme Riddick Ron Landis Danika Wilson I Cor. 1:17-29 Romans 5:6-8 Our Shut-In Lord’s Table: Lord’s Table: Nicklas Smith Ron Landis LorrainE StEphEn Sermon: Sermon: Our Family & Friends Scott Cain Wes Arabie Don BlackwEll: Gospel preacher & GBN Dismissal: Dismissal: director; severely damaged his spine Roland Keith Marquette Ashley in an ATV accident; he Faces severe ——————— ——————— pain & a long recovery in Atlanta at Sunday PM the Shepherd Center. Sunday PM Family of JErry Foust: Former member; Welcome: Welcome: passed away aFter battling cancer. Howard Goodale Steve Tucker Paula Hastings: Mother oF Trish Joseph; currently in hospital in Texas. Prayer: Prayer: Chris MEEk: Had three masses removed & will begin radiation treatments soon. Yahmaine Ford Roland Keith Mac MeEk: Undergoing hormone therapy; radiation will Follow; bone scan was clear. RogEr PinkErton: Former member diagnosed with bladder cancer; being treated at Song Lead: Song Lead: MD Anderson. Wes Arabie Paul Macaluso (2) EastEr Broadway Winona RaE GoodalE Lord’s Table: Lord’s Table: Elbert Jackson LouisE JonEs Nicklas Smith Ron Landis Family of RobErt Pugh Ruby Sims Ava WoodEn Sermon: Sermon: Readings: Wes Arabie Please submit all prayer requests in writing to Scott or Melissa Cain. Please supply regular updates on each individual in order to keep the prayer list up-to-date. For the Colossians 3-4 Dismissal: sake of space, any name (except shut-ins) will be removed after four weeks unless a Dismissal: Stephen Goodale new update is received. Thank you for helping us all to stay informed of the spiritual Tyrone Barthelemy & physical needs of our members, friends, & family. .