THE PROCLAIMER
90 West Chestnut Street
P. O. Box 127
Puryear, Tennessee 38251
(731) 247-5780
“The churches of Christ salute you” Romans 16:16
Volume XX, Number 19
May 11, 2008
ON THE SEAS OF LIFE
On June 1, 1965, Robert Manry, a 47-year-old newspaper
copy editor for the Cleveland (OH) Plain Dealer and a Willowick, Ohio resident,
left Falmouth, Massachusetts aboard his 13.5-foot sailboat, Tinkerbelle,
to begin his solo voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. He arrived in Falmouth,
England seventy-eight days later on August 17, 1965. At the time of the crossing,
the Tinkerbelle was the smallest boat to have ever crossed the Atlantic.
During the 3,200-mile voyage, Manry was knocked overboard
by big waves, suffered from hallucinations, repaired a broken rudder in mid-ocean,
and was awakened one morning by a surfacing submarine.
Finally, after 78 days, when Manry finally approached
Falmouth, England, he thought only of tying up to some dock, finding a hotel
room, and getting some sleep. But an enthusiastic crowd had other ideas.
A fleet of about 300 small boats came out to greet him, all blowing their
horns in salute. Forty thousand well-wishers lined the docks, cheering
him on. What a welcome he received!
Manry’s precarious journey across the Atlantic provides some important lessons
for US about LIFE.
Life is a journey, and it is quite difficult at times.
Jesus comforted but also warned his disciples: "These things I have spoken
to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation;
but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). There
are times in life when the sailing is smooth, but there are stormy times
as well.
The GOOD NEWS is that if we will continue to hold to
the course that God has provided in His Word, then we will reach a safe Harbor
– Heaven, where we will receive a joyous welcome!
Jesus has made this possible for us by dying on the
cross for our sins (Ephesians 1:7). The course to Heaven is by Way
of God’s Son - Jesus (John 14:6), believing in Him (Acts 16:30-31), turning
from our sins in repentance (2 Cor 7:9-10), confessing Jesus before men (Romans
10:9-10), being baptized (immersed) into Christ for the forgiveness of sins
(Acts 2:38), and following Him faithfully (1 John 1:7).
Life, whether at sea or on land, can be difficult....
But if we remain true to the Course (God’s Savior) and weather life’s storms,
God will bring us to a safe and glorious Harbor. And what a welcome WE will
receive!
Are YOU on the right course?
TO SERVE THE FAMILY
Announcements Jerry Shobe
Prayer
Jerry Shobe
Preside Jimmy
Elkins
Assist
Ed Kent
Earl Mealer
Justin Hughes
Prayer Justin
Hughes
Scripture Jeff Gallimore
May 18
Announcements Bill Robinson
Prayer
Bill Robinson
Preside
Jeff Hill
Assist Danny Gallimore
Jeff Gallimore
Mackie Gallimore
Prayer
Jeff Gallimore
Scripture Jerry
Shobe
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The lower grades need small outfits, especially pants. When they are used
they usually do not come back. Watch for sales. Sizes 5 & 6 or so.
The men are planning to get together for breakfast and
coffee at Spanky’s each Thursday morning at 7:30 AM. Hope you will come.
Those who were there last Thursday enjoyed great fellowship.
Chloe Fuller has a picture gallery at the following:
http://www.pbase.com/pbym
PRAYER LIST: Chloe Fuller, Ernie & Doris Wynn, Danny
Gallimore, Jane Curd, Ethan French, Dollie Paschall, Jeff Mealer, Elsie Leckie,
Ewing Stubblefield, Billie Jean Evans, Ruth Atkins, Buddy Wade, Patty O’Dell,
Patsy Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, Herman & Eva Fannin, Loretta Sebastian,
Jerry Ann Brannon, Debbie Shekel, Kristy May, Floyd Glenn, Julie Akers, Jake
Wade, J. T. & Virginia Burton, Mike Levitas, Keith Perkins, Sue McClain,
Brooks Underwood, Freddie Orr, Mary O’Dell, Flora Shiroya, Linda Spry, David
Gallimore, Dalton Overby, Mary Allen, Elbert Knott, Andra Archer, Billy
Gallimore, Donna Putnam, Lyman & Jean Black, Joe Crouch, Glenn Stacks,
Kay Harris, Chuck Wilson, Goldie Medlock, Leach Estal, Nancy Harris, Helen
Eakin, Braden Carter, Michael Lampley, Dona Cox, Janette Perkins, Brandon
Dobbins, Martha Underwood, Ella Bea Stewart, Velma Dean Miller, Debbie Rhodes,
Tab Wilson, Kenny & Carol Underwood, Kathy Sternthal, Terry & Sheila
Back, Jean Bock, Mark Robbins, Jack Cook, Judy Orr, Dwight Hale, Alvena Dunlap,
Verdial Wade, Evelyn Ayers, John Elford, Dave Parker, Earl & Glenda Trayler,
Ray Fortenberry, Estelle Brisendine, Jerry & Sue Fuqua, Tommy Townsend,
Tim Coleman, Harry Conley, Vernon Curd, John Bloodworth, Amy Nance, John
Hinson, Jan Steffey, CSM Rocky Shapla, Kayla Mealer, Danny & Daniel
Hicks, and Aline Tomlinson.
REMEMBER: Kevin Kent, Chad Ferguson, Charles Rudy, The
John Robinson Family, The Jimmy Elkins Family, The Jenner Thomas Family,
Timothy Wilks and Family, and God bless America and the young men and women
who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the freedoms that we hold so
dear.
IN NEED OF A CARD
Jean Boch 300 Tanglewood Lane, Paris, TN 38242
Estelle Brisendine 116 West Main St, Puryear, TN 38251
Patsy Elkins 9625 Highway 641 N, Puryear, TN 38251
Mary O’Dell 6190 Highway 140 W, Puryear, TN 38251
Doris Wynn Henry County Health Care, Room 56B, 239 Hospital Circle, Paris,
TN 38242
B. J. & Donna Shute 1390 Highway 140 E, Puryear, TN 38251
Elizabeth Elkins 537 Sprint St, Dover, TN 37058
Janette Perkins Spring Creek Healthcare, Room 110A, 1401 S. 16th St, Murray,
KY 42071
Leslie Robinson 126 Coatbridge Lane, Madison, AL 35758
Margaret Hughes Arbor Place of Puryear, P. O. Box 306, Puryear, TN 38251
Edgar Brannon 4802 North 83rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Our website: www.wk.net/churchofchrist
A Hollywood actress is now teaching a course on educational TV – husbandry!
On TV talk shows the Hollywood actresses always seem to mention either their
last picture or their next husband.
A Hollywood actress once had an hourglass figure, but the sands of time have
shifted.
ELDERS
Mackie Gallimore
Earl Mealer
Bill Robinson
MINISTER
Mackie Gallimore
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday Bible Study
10:11 A.M.
Sunday Morning Worship 10:50 A.M.
Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 P.M.
Old Testament Class
8:00 P.M.