TRINITY GARDENS CHURCH OF CHRIST

Phone: 713-633-3326 or 713-631-9601

E-mail:

MINISTER

TIMOTHY DANIELS 281-441-2320

DEACONS

JERRY ANTOINE 281-452-0540

JULIAN CLARK 281-964-2889


ANTHONY DAVIS 713-635-6817

KENNETH LYLES 281-469-2628

GEORGE NIMMER 713-455-1339

ORDER OF SERVICES

SUNDAY SERVICES

WORSHIP SERVICE 8:15 A.M.

BIBLE SCHOOL 9:45 A.M.

WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 A.M.

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:15 P.M.

MID-WEEK SERVICES

WEDNESDAY BIBLE CLASS 7:00 P.M.

THE TRINITY GARDENS

CHURCH OF CHRIST

7725 Sandra

Houston, Texas 77016

Trinity Gardens

Church of Christ

Celebrating 50 Years

1953 - 2003

March 2 – 9 , 2003

7725 SANDRA

HOUSTON, TEXAS 77016

713-633-3326 • 713-631-9601

Timothy Daniels, Minister

ORDER OF SERVICE

March 2nd & 9th 2003

8:15 10:45

Services called to Order George Nimmer George Nimmer

Songs of Inspiration Anthony Davis Willie Young, Jr.

Scriptural Reading Anthony Carr Yusef Wytch

Prayer Jarvis Thibodeaux Darceasus Daniels

Offering · Communion Kenneth Lyles Morris Sylvester

Songs of Inspiration Julian Clark Anthony Davis

Sermon & Invitation Timothy Daniels Timothy Daniels

Announcements Craig Joseph Emile Guidry

Closing Prayer Wesley Alford Rinthian Pickney

Children’s Bible Hour – MARCH

8:15 AM Delic Loyde 10:45 AM Julian Clark

Tomorrow Flemming Shandra Clark

4 yrs Tiffany Curtis

* Bible Hour review, Sunday, March 23, 12:25 p.m. *

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Greeters/Hospitality – MARCH

8:15 AM Angela Lewis (2nd & 9th) 10:45 AM Denise Bullard (2nd & 9th)

Brenda Cook (2nd & 9th) Virgie Bullard (2nd & 9th)

Beverly Moore (16th 23rd 30th) Tensie Strange (16th 23rd 30th)

Hazel Reeves (16th 23rd 30th) Alondra White(16th 23rd 30th)

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Nursery – MARCH

8:15 AM Shandra Clark (2nd) 10:45 AM Lynette Wilson (2nd)

Bertha Terrell (9th) Jo Evelyn Hulett (9th)

Cokie Redo (16th) Faith Daniels (16th

Beverly Gambrell (23rd) Gloria Franklin (23rd)

Samandrea Foster (30th) Pamela White (30th)

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Communion/Baptism – MARCH

8:15 AM Yvonne Henderson & Bertha Terrell

10:45 AM Cynthia Daniels

6:00 PM Jeana Daniels & Jessica Joseph

SERMON NOTES

Scripture:

Topic:

From the Minister’s Desk……

Parable of the Pencil

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There are five things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget and you will become the best pencil you can be.

1. You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone’s hand.

2. You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you’ll need it to become a better pencil.

3. You will be able to correct mistakes you will make.

4. The most important part of you will always be what’s inside.

5. On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.

The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in its heart.

Now replacing the place of the pencil with you; always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

1. You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God’s hand. And allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you possess.

2. You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems, but you’ll need it to become a stronger person.

3. You will be able to correct mistakes you might make or grow through them.

4. The most important part of you will always be what’s on the inside.

5. On every surface you walk, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation, you must continue to serve God in everything.

By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart and a relationship with God daily.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, March 8 – Basketball and volleyball activities at the Fifth Ward Church of Christ gymnasium. Ages 12 and up. All participants, chaperons and spectators please sign the appropriate list in the lobby. All planning to attend must be at Trinity Gardens at 8:15 a.m.

Sunday, March 9 – 6:00 p.m. – Prison Ministry are in need of volunteers to attend a worship service hosted by the Trinity Gardens Church of Christ at the Carol Vance Prison facility. You will need to provide your social security number to Marsha Wormley or Rinnie Pickney. You will also be required to show your driver’s license upon arriving at the facility Please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer. If you need more information, please see Sisters Wormley or Pickney.

Saturday, March 15 – Clothing Drive Give-Away, 9:00 a.m. Clothes for men, women and children. Contact Sister Vanessia Williams at 713-631-6021 or 832-656-1280.

Sunday, March 16 – Nursing Home Visit, 3:00 p.m. Contact Brother Rinthian Pickney for more details.

Saturday, March 22 – Volunteers in Prison System (VIPS) Meeting, 2:00 p.m. Contact Sisters Marsha Wormley at 281-931-6213 or Rinnie Pickney at 281-852-3636 for more details.

Saturday, March 22 – Couples Bible Study and Bowling, 7:00 p.m. Contact Julian or Shandra Clark for details.

Saturday, March 29 – Social Services Workshop & Health Fair, 9:00 a.m. Information about different services and agencies will be available, health facts, blood pressure and glucose check, and other activities are planned. See Rosa Robinson or Eula Myles for more information.

Sunday, April 13 – “The Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus” play sponsored by the brothers of Trinity Gardens. See Brothers Michael Jones or Julian Clark for additional information.

Saturday, April 26 – Family Workshop, 8:30 a.m. Contact Julian or Shandra Clark for more information at 281-964-2889.

Thursday, June 19 – Sunday, June 22 – State Youth Conference, Austin, TX. This year’s theme is “Keeping It Real.” See Sister Cynthia Daniels for more details.

WELCOME

To All Our Visitors: We thank you for worshipping with us today. You are our special guest. Our doors and hearts are always open to you. Please come again!

WELCOME

We thank God for adding the following believer to the Trinity Gardens Church family:

Sharon Kirksey Placed Membership

ATTEND BIBLE STUDY

It is very important to your spiritual walk with Christ that you attend one of the weekly bible studies. We have Sunday morning bible classes for all ages.

The adult bible class held in the fellowship hall will be studying from the topics: “What Is Love?” “The Love of God,” “The Love of Family,” and “Tough Love” during the month of February. Please come and bring a friend. Brothers Julian Clark and Sean Redmond are teaching the class.

The auditorium adult bible class is using some new material titled “Toward Spiritual Maturity.” Bro. Daniels will be teaching that series and how to study the bible.

All new converts are asked to attend the new convert’s class taught by Brother Anthony Davis.

Our Wednesday bible classes for all ages is from 7:00 p.m. till 8:15 p.m. Our Wednesday adult bible class is doing an in-depth study from the book of Exodus.

VISITATION AND PRAYER

If you or a family member is sick and shut-in or in the hospital and would like visitation and prayer, please call the church at 713-633-3326 or 713-631-9601. You may also contact Brother Jerry Antoine at 281-452-0540 or 281-735-9963 (pager).

Prayer and Consultation

Prayer and consultation will be available every Sunday in the assigned classroom at the end of each morning worship service. If you and/or your family are in need of prayer and consultation please see:

1st Service 2nd Service

Michael Jones Jerry Antoine

Craig Joseph Rinthian Pickney

News from other Congregations

§ Mighty B Productions presents “An Acappella Gospel Explosion!” Sunday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Featuring United, Melo-D-Heirs, Lemon 5 and more. Concert will be at the Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom, 3000 North Loop West. All seats reserved. Reservations $15 each. No ticket sales at door. For ticket information call 832-661-6611.

§ Fifth Ward Church of Christ Spring Revival, Sunday, March 9 – Wednesday, March 12. Guest Evangelist David Lane, Berkeley Heights Church of Christ, St. Louis, Missouri.

§ “Continuing In The Apostles’ Doctrine” Sunday, March 9 – Thursday, March 13, Fidelity Church of Christ, 7:00 p.m. Guest Evangelist W.F. Washington, Golden Heights Church of Christ, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

§ The Annual National Dinner Day Banquet sponsored by the United Ladies of Houston will be on Friday, March 14 at the South Union Church of Christ. See Sisters Charlsie Batts or Verna O’Quinn for tickets if you plan to attend. March 8 is the last day for getting your ticket.

§ Youth Fellowship sponsored by the Scenic Woods Church of Christ, March 22, 7:00 p.m. Fun, food, Bible games, skits, songs and other activities designed for ages 7-19. If you plan to attend please call the church at 713-633-6331.

§ Central Church of Christ 5th Annual Youth Day Extravaganza, Saturday, March 29, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Ross S. Sterling High School. Theme: “In the World but not of the World.” Skits, talents, singing socialing and a basketball tournament. For more information, please call the church at 281-427-8860.

§ Southwestern Christian College Annual High School Day, Saturday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. in the Ben Foster, Jr., Memorial Chapel. A financial aid seminar and academic advising session will be presented. The day will also include the following activities: make your own CD and/or video, choral tryouts, basketball tournament, and much more.

§ The Ladies of Central Church of Christ, 1004 Market Street, Baytown, TX, will host their First Annual Adolescence and Ladies Day Symposium, Saturday, June 28.

Trinity Gardens Church of Christ

social Services Workshop

and

Health Fair

Saturday, March 29, 2003

9:00 a.m.

Information on different services

and agencies will be available:

Residual Treatment

Housing for Low Income Families & Homeless

Chemical Dependency Treatment

Vocational Services

Job Quest Training

How to write Resumes and complete Applications

Gold Cards & W.I.C. information

Elderly Day Care

Assisted Living Center

Health Home Care

and much more!!!!!!!!!!

Contact Rosa Robinson or Eula Myles

for more information.

PRAYER REQUEST

Our prayers and “Get Well” wishes are extended to every person of this church family who are sick, shut-in and hindered.

SICK REPORT

Vernita Blakely Rachel Howard

Irma Davis LaVerne Johnson

Emma Foreman Louise Lewis

Glen German Pauline Nealy

Ruthie Young

Steven Henderson

Kindred Hospital, Room 329 - Limit phone calls please.

Mail cards & letters to: 5701 Lost Forest Dr. #2607 Houston TX 77092

PRAYER LIST

Evritt M. Alexander & Family DeCondie Green & Family

Lionel & Helena Brown Alex Guilbeau

Stephanie Allen & Family Gail Hall

Ambra Asberry Fernandral Hennington

Debra Asberry & Family Clarence Johnson

Maurice & Denetta Bailey Roshanda Johnson

Hazel Darby Ted Moore & Family

Tommie Doiron & Family Jennifer Polk & Family

Hershy Dunn & Family Warren Robertson

Peggy Edwards & Family Donna Sampay

Emma Foreman Lakeisha Waobikeze & Family

Robert Foreman Alex White

Samandrea Foster Larry Williams

Gloria Franklin & family Willie Williams, Sr.

Micheal Garrett & Family Daniel Winn

Charles & Tina Gray Joel Winn

Condolences and Special Prayers

Brother Hershy Dunn and family for the lost of their aunt, Zora Jones, McNair, Arkansas.

Family of Brother Wesley Alford and Sister Louise Lewis for the lost of Aubrey Lovell, (sister-in-law of Brother Alford and sister of Sister Lewis).

Sister Brenda Carr and family for the lost of her father, Hosea Thomas.

Basketball & Volleyball Activities

Saturday, March 8, 2003

9:00 a.m.

Boys Basketball

Boys 3 on 3 Basketball

Boys 5 on 5 Basketball

5 on 5 Co-ed Basketball

Girls 3 on 3 Basketball

Co-ed Volleyball

All participants, chaperons and spectators must sign the list in the lobby and check the activity or activities you choose to participate in. Game activities are for ages 12 and up. We need every one who plan to go to sign up, a count is needed for attendees. Participants, chaperons and spectators are to meet at Trinity Gardens Church at 8:15 a.m. The activities will be held at the Fifth Ward Church of Christ gymnasium. See Brother Darceasus Daniels or Sister Veronica Williams for more information.

* Lunch will be served at Trinity Gardens Church. *

For Your Information

¨ Graduation Program This year’s graduation celebration will include students graduating from middle school (going to high school), high school, vocational or trade school, college and graduates studies. Theme is “The Storms of Life and How to Overcome Them.” See Sisters Joyce Alexander, Carolyn Thibodeaux or DeShondra Cooper for an information packet.

¨ Come and join us for excitement, fun, and relaxation at the 2003 Ladies Retreat in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas, Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28. Pick up a flyer in the foyer. Contact Sisters Helena Brown, Melody Burr, Regina Maloy or Tyrolyn Redmond to make payments and for additional information.

¨ Couples Dinner Cruise on the Southern Empress (Lake Conroe) – Saturday, October 11. Sponsored by the Couples Ministry. Cost is $50 per person. Sign up in the lobby. Contact Julian and Shandra Clark or Marie Sampay for more information.

¨ If you need to schedule an appointment with Brother Timothy Daniels please see or call Sister Classie Lemons at 713-633-3326.

Thank You

From The Redmond Family:

“We would like to thank all of you for your love, prayers, and support during this time of grief for my father’s death. We love you and appreciate you.”

Accolades to the Black History Program Committee and all participants. The program was wonderful. Thank God for your talents and your hard work.

Thank you to the Education Ministry for a beautiful Teachers Workshop. The sessions were great and fulfilling. Thanks to all workers for your labor.