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Announcements for April 2008

Last Updated April 28, 2008

 

General West End Information

  • Attention All West End Ladies - West End's Annual Ladies Day Seminar will be held on Sat May 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. All ladies interested in singing in a ladies song group for this occasion please contact Sheryl Holland at 770-593-8269.

  • Attention West End Potential Graduates – If you will be graduating from high school, college, graduate school, vocational or technical school, or receiving an MBA, or Ph.D. in 2008 please sign the list located in the rear foyer. Print neatly and include your school name, year of graduation, your phone number, and email address. Direct any questions to David Bishop (770-306-7462). There will be a recognition celebration in early May in your honor.

  • Annual AGAPE Golf Tournament - West End is planning to enter a golf team or teams in the 2008 Georgia AGAPE golf fundraiser tournament. The tournament will be held May 12 for the benefit of foster and adopted children hosted by Georgia AGAPE in Atlanta. A good number of West Enders are Georgia AGAPE adoptive and foster parents. We are in need of players who will be committed to raising funds for adoptive and Foster children. If you are interested in participating in this event and want to sign-up, please see West Enders Bill Moore or email him at aga7043@comcast.net, or contact Gerald Duncan (duncangl@bellsouth.net).

  • All married couples are invited to sign up for and attend the upcoming Marriage Retreat August 21-24 at the Winshape Retreat Conference Center in Mt. Berry, GA on the grounds of Berry College, near Rome, GA. Cost is $470 per couple and includes all meals and lodging. A non-refundable deposit of $125.00 is due by March 1. A second deposit payment of $172.50 is due on May 1. A final payment of $172.50 is due on August 1. Make all checks payable to "West End Church of Christ" and put "marriage retreat " in the memo. The retreat facility requires a comprehensive head count as soon as possible, so if you are even CONSIDERING going, PLEASE tell Robert or Stella immediately! Contact Robert and Stella Wilson at 404-766-0774 with any questions and to sign up.

  • 2008 Vacation Bible School Preparation - All those interested in helping to plan Vacation Bible School please see Sherron Smart or contact her via email SherronSmart@gmail.com.

  • Children’s Bible Hour for ages 2 through 6 is held during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Parents may sign in their children by reporting to Room 14 upstairs in the Educational Building. Parents should leave the auditorium immediately following Lord's Supper to pick up your children. Waiting until the end of service significantly delays the volunteers from being able to leave. See Shona Nixon or Melissa Clements with any questions.

  • No Change Provided - As you cheerfully give as you prosper this Lord’s Day, please be prepared with the exact amount you have determined to contribute. Our ushers are unable to “make change” during the collection or afterwards. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

  • Attention Parents and Adult Bible School Teachers – Parents with children in Bible classes should either be excused from class by the teacher and/or make a specific effort to leave class no later than 10 minutes before the end of class time in order to pick up your children in a timely manner. A Bible School representative will initially prompt each adult class to assist in this effort.

  • Building Usage - Any group, ministry, planning team, etc., using West End’s facilities will no longer be able to serve, cook, distribute or store food items on any of West End’s properties. This includes any special occasion events, food pantry items, wedding receptions, wedding rehearsals, youth activities, etc. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • Prayer Ministry - If you have a desire for prayer, or know someone who does, please forward your request to dhmor30331@yahoo.com, or call Doris Morgan at 404-346-1372. You can also contact Johnnie Stephens at 404-243-1139, Esther Brown at 404-696-3941, Angela Dillard(midnite626@yahoo.com), or Nettie Fanning at 404-696-9104. In order to avoid duplication, names that are currently listed on the Sick and Shut-In list will not be added to the Prayer List.

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    Youth News and Events

    • Youth Retreat T-Shirt Design Contest – Any youth planning to attend this year’s Annual Youth Retreat are invited to participant in a t-shirt design contest. One winner will be selected from a total of three finalists. The winner will receive a full sponsorship to the Youth Retreat. The Youth Retreat theme will be announced next week and the contest will start at that time. Up to three semi-finalists will be named in May and the winner named on June 1. Contest specifics will be coming soon. See David Bishop with any questions.

    • View the March 2008 Youth Newsletter

    • Youth Retreat 2008 Dates Set – The location for the youth retreat is reserved for July 24-27, 2008 at the YMCA Hargis Retreat in Birmingham, AL (same site from last year) an additional building has been reserved, so we can accommodate up to 150 West End youth, parents, and chaperones if necessary. Prices will be higher than last years to better cover costs associated with this event.

    Bible School

    • Sixth Anniversary Celebration at the Locust Grove Church of Christ - There will be great preaching and singing on Sunday, May 4 at 10 a.m. followed by a dinner and fellowship on the church grounds. Speakers include Brian Clark (West End), Wesley Brown (Moreland Ave.), Keefer Jack (McDonough), and J.J. Turner (McDonough). Call Barry May at 770-957-6999 for more information.

    • Attention All New Members and New Converts - All those individuals and families placing membership with West End, or getting baptized here should attend our New Members/New Converts Orientation Class. The class is for two consecutive Sundays and Wednesdays (total of four class sessions), and will be taught by the West End eldership. The class will be held in the rear of the red brick house located adjacent to the main building, and will be held during regular Bible School class times. After taking the class, new converts will be directed to the New Converts Class; new members will be advised of the classes available for them and their families. Attend classes regularly. Class meeting times and class offerings.

    From Our Sister Congregations

    • United Christian Women of the Churches of Christ presents its 5th Fall Conference, Sept. 26-28, at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport. The registration fee is $130, and registration forms and flyers are available in the foyer. See West Enders, Dorothy Griffin( 404-696-5113) or Sheryl Holland with any questions.