The purpose of the Financial Support Group is to provide Biblical guidance and wisdom with Christian support and encouragement in a variety of financial areas through group and individual counseling, Bible class studies, and seminars. Finances can be a source of burdens for all of us – but these burdens can be overcome and peace can prevail. Read more
We at Estes are encouraged when we read the “thank you” notes that individuals and families send to us because our members have visited, taken food, sent gifts, phoned, prayed or in some way sent a message that they are loved. Read more
The seven things God hates can be found in Proverbs 6:16-19 (ESV)
16 There are six things that the LORD hates,
seven that are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that make haste to run to evil,
19 a false witness who breathes out lies,
and one who sows discord among brothers. Read more
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Spend the day with your family.
October 31-November 2 at Chickasaw’s Lake LaJoie Group Camp
Sign up at the lobby display and spend time with your Estes family!
FUN TIME DISCLAIMER. This year’s Family Camp will feature trick or treating and a Fall Festival. The kids can trick or treat from cabin to cabin and there will be fun and games in the mess hall. Costumes ARE welcome (even adults….).
This week’s Echo features artwork by Tessa Epperson, daughter of Lewistown, Montana, missionaries Russell and Allison. The Estes congregation recently contributed to a project to update and expand their building. Please keep the Eppersons, and our other missionaries, in your prayers.
New TV Program – Sunday 6:30am
Fabric of Family is a TV program that is designed to address family issues from a biblical perspective; it will now be available for viewing in the West TN area on the CBS affiliate at WBBJ TV and might be of interest to readers of the Estes Echo. It is presented in the form of a magazine-style program, integrating several short family-related segments along with a panel discussion led by Barry Gilreath, minister of the Jackson Heights Church of Christ in Florence, AL. The program was originally designed to complement the programming of the Gospel Broadcasting Network (GBN) to address needed family topics; however, in recent years it has also entered other media venues as a stand-alone program.
Fabric of Family was originally under the oversight of the Highland church of Christ in Dalton, Georgia, where Gilreath preached for almost thirteen years. When he accepted the work with the Jackson Heights congregation in Florence, Alabama, the oversight was transferred to the elders at JHCC.
Fabric of Family is entirely a labor of love. Neither the host nor any guests are compensated for time or travel expense. 100% of the financial support received goes towards the actual costs of producing the program and purchasing air time on the networks.
The core of Fabric of Family is the family table discussion. Typically, Gilreath will have two guests to discuss a particular family topic from the Bible’s perspective. Most of these guests are preachers in the Lord’s church. He tries to involve preachers in the viewing areas by enlisting them as guests when possible. Occasionally, Gilreath will interview a guest who is not a preacher, but has a special life experience and perspective in a family-related area.
The overall objective is to supply a comprehensive television program that is biblically-based, visually appealing, and will interest all demographics in a scriptural fashion. Fabric of Family provides a needed venue for today’s families rooted in the Word of God. As more people learn of the broadcast, it grows in popularity and viewership. As financial support increases, new markets will be added to expand coverage. The hope is that our families will be strengthened and brought closer to God through this program.
For an overview of the entirety of Fabric of Family, please review the brief video presentation below.
–Edited from information provided by Barry Gilreath, host of Fabric of Family.
Submitted on behalf of the Estes elders
The 6.2 Ministry has its basis in Galatians 6:2 which says, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Implied in the verse are principles of fellowship, accountability, and purpose.
Romans 3:23 provides direction for Christians. Sin is the problem and it must be avoided. Paul, in Galatians 6:2 describes sin as a burden. This is obvious when Galatians 6:1 is considered for a context. The one commonality mankind has is sin – all have sinned. Christians and non-Christians can meet on the common ground that all of have sinned. Paul encourages Christians to deal with sin or avoid sin by looking to each other. Christians come together with a common purpose to avoid sin. Read more
Last summer I experienced one of the most challenging events in my life thus far – my grandfather passed away. My grandfather and I were very close, you might even call us best friends. I have learned more from my grandfather than any other individual that I have had the honor of knowing. My grandfather taught me how to be a virtuous soul, how to discharge a weapon, and how to deal with the thought that one day I might be bald. As I have contemplated his passing one thing keeps jumping to the forefront of my mind – legacy. What do I want my story to be when I am gone? How do I want people to remember me? Paul says in 2 Timothy Chapter 4 verse 7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Read more
For many years, we have desired to purchase the land south of the Estes property. This parcel was part of a 96 acre tract and for various reasons this purchase was not possible. We were very fortunate that someone purchased approximately 88 acres of the east part of the tract, leaving approximately 8 acres on the front corner, which was exactly what we had always wanted.
The proposal was presented to you in a congregational meeting and your response was overwhelming. The money you have given, along with the August 31st pledges, will pay about half of the purchase. The pledges due by December 31, 2015 will pay the remaining half. Read more
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Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.
3505 Highway 45 South, Henderson, TN
731-989-7990
