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May 08, 2011

**We will not have GO! tonight,

so all can enjoy Mother’s Day with family and friends.

GO! will resume next Sunday, May 15.

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 To d a y ’ s Wo r s h i p Spring- Adult Classes - 10:20AM

The Joy of the Lord (559)

Welcome & Call to Worship
The Greatest Commands (448)
Communion Bread
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (315) This spring quarter, our classes focus on the third part of our church mission statement;
Helping People Love God. There are a variety of ways to help those around us fall deeper in
Communion Cup love with our Creator, get more involved in His church, know Him, speak about Him,
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (315) and live in His love. Choose a class that will help you help others to love God.

Offering Love is an action. Start preparing your mind to Help People Love God.
There’s A Stirring Classes meeting in the Family Life Center
Dismissal of Wee Worship
Ring Out The Message (622)
Living By Faith (560)
Tell Me The Story Of Jesus (387)
Message – Jimmy Hurd
Shepherds Prayer / Mothers Day Presentation
I Love You With The Love Of The Lord (703)
Family Life Center A/B Family Life Center D/E
Closing Promotions & Dismissal Taught by Bill Mara & Chuck Donald Taught by Benny Glover
The BIBLE in 90 Days & Dave Wittenborn
Love: The Most Excellent Way

Classes meeting in Rooms 101, 103 and 104

Room 101 Room 103 Room 104

Taught by Matt Huddleston Taught by Tim Power & Gary Brewer Taught by Noel Shrum & Jack Haynie
Lead ~ The New You The Problem with Pain Discover Cordova

More information at www.cordovachurch.com

 Elders & Staff Upcoming Events

Register Today for the Men’s Retreat, May 12-14

Focuses on jimd@
Jim Dixon administrative & teaching cordovachurch.com Don’t miss your chance to attend the men’s retreat! This years theme is
Focuses on chuckd@ “Maximized”. For the cost of $120.00, you will receive great lessons, de-
Chuck Donald administrative & teaching cordovachurch.com licious food, comfortable cabins, tournaments, fishing, sports, etc. Sign
Focuses on jackh@ up today in the foyer or online at www.cordovachurch.com. Space is
Jack Haynie
Elders

administrative & caring cordovachurch.com

limited, so register today!
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Bill Mara administrative & teaching cordovachurch.com
Cordova Christian Camper Registration
Focuses on noels@
Noel Shrum We are quickly filling up with campers for this years Cordova Christian
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Focuses on davew@ Camp. We have had over 120 registrations just this week, so if you
Dave Wittenborn teaching cordovachurch.com haven’t registered... Register today! Registration forms are available at
the Member Service Center or you can register online at www.cordova-
matth@ church.com. Staff registration is also being accepted, so if you plan to
Matt Huddleston Missions & Adult Ed cordovachurch.com
help with camp as staff, please register online today.
Ministers

Rusty Prevatt Worship rustyp@

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aaronr@ Senior Saints Meeting at Cordova
Aaron Redelsperger Youth & m|groups cordovachurch.com Jimmy Hurd, our new pulpit minister, will be the speaker when the
Larry Stafford Outreach & Counseling larrys@ Senior Saints meet here at Cordova at 11 o’clock, Tuesday morning, May
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10. He will be speaking on the subject, “Untarnished Gold”.
“The senior years have been identified as ‘The Golden Years.’ For many,
Drina Black Nursery drinab@
cordovachurch.com however, the gold of the golden years has been tarnished. There are

Kara Huddleston Children’s Education karah@ many joys and hardships of aging. This message will encourage you to
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address the challenges and pursue the jobs of this very special time of
Dustin McCaig Custodian life.”
Staff

Charlie Miller Facilities A potluck at noon will be held in the Family Life Center. This is the final
meeting of current season for Senior Saints. The new season
Doris Parry Secretary dorisp@
cordovachurch.com will begin on September 13 with a meeting at North Metro.

Vivian Tuck Custodian

Jody Wright Administrative Secretary jodyw@

cordovachurch.com
 Upcoming Events Campus Map

Annual Meeting-Election of Officers

Due to a miscommunication the meeting vote has been rescheduled.
The Annual General Meeting, as required by the State of California,
Article 11, Section 2.16, will now be held Sunday, May 15, immediately
following the 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. worship services. In order to be
eligible to vote, you must be 18 years of age and a member of the
church body here at Cordova.

Don’t Forget...
Member Pictures next Sunday, May 15, our photographer will be
available to take your photo, after first service or after second service.
If you are in need of an updated photo or you are a new member,
please plan to have your picture taken for our Member Picture Board
in the foyer.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

This month’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be Friday, May 20 at 6 a.m.
at the Waffle Shop on Zinfandel. For more information, see John
Lightfoot.

Save the Date for a Baby Shower

On Sunday, June 5 there will be a baby shower in honor of Sharameek
Abellon at 3 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Dion and Sharameek are
having a baby girl. They are registered at Target. If you would like to
contribute to a group gift, see Jill Voss or Llona Fennel.
 Children’s Classes Member Info

Class Teachers Room Birth Announcements

Vivian Fuston, Genie Bishop, Chris and Jessica McPeak, and big brother Ben, would like to announce
Nursery the birth of Ryan Sterling McPeak, who was born on April 29. At birth
Linda Caldwell, Tricia Hampton, Rm. 1 & 3
(0-18 months) Ryan weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
Luchia Fitzgerald
Congratulations to this lovely family and their new addition.
Toddlers
Lisa Adamson, Kara Dobrinski Rm. 2 Chuck and Sandy Donald would like to announce the birth of their
(18-24 months)
grandson, Andrew Philip Comer. Philip and Kristi Comer welcomed
Rebekah Gregory, Kristy Bowman, Andrew on April 29. At birth Andrew weighted 8 pounds, 5 ounces
2 Year Old Rm. 4
and was 19.5 inches long. Congratulations to the Donald and Comer
Aphton Corbin
families.
Audra Levis, Geri Prevatt,
3 Year Old Rm. 5
Jody Wright
With Deepest Sympathy
Let us keep Dave and Rebecca Evans in our prayers as Dave’s mother
4 -5 Year Old Leslie Fox, Cindy McCoy Rm. 6
and former member, Bunny Evans passed away Monday, April 25, fol-
lowing the death of her beloved husband, Jim Evans. A memorial is
Kindergarten Llona Fennel, Norma Trujillo Rm. 16A
scheduled for both Jim and Bunny Evans at the Central Church of Christ
next Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m.
Carol Fitzgerald, Yuko Brown,
1st Grade Rm. 12
Lin Nguyen
A Loss in Our Church Family
2nd Grade Pam Sey, Judy Verkler Rm. 10 We are saddened to announce the death of Florence Johnston-Smith.
Florence passed away on the evening of May 4. A memorial has
been scheduled for Monday, May 16 at 11 a.m. in our auditorium. A
3rd Grade Vicky Miller, Lu Anne Rolland Rm. 9
luncheon will follow in the Family Life Center. Florence is a beloved
member, who worked devotedly for our congregation for many years.
4th Grade Connie Haynie, Jill Soto Rm. 8

5th/6th Grade Duane Rogers, Keith Ketcher Rm. 7

 Member Info Praye r Re q u e s t s
Prayers for Members: Carolyn Chabiel, recovering from a heart attack.
New Ministry Opportunity Pamela Vincent, recovering from cataract surgery. Ron Hill, recovering from
Are you a ‘People Person’? Then this new ministry is meant for you. shoulder surgery. Darcy Heryford, on dialysis, possible amputation of toes.
You are invited to use your special ability to meet and greet our many
Members with chronic/ongoing illnesses: Floyd Agee, Sheryl Ballard, Lenette
first time guests that choose to worship with us on Sunday mornings.
and Leo Bryant, Mike Caldwell, Cindi Chorman, Muriel Foshee, Nellie Fry, William Gay,
A church can only grow by people coming to our church and staying
Rudy George, Pat Henas, Vicki Henderson, Darcy Heryford, Ron and Dana Hill, Jacqueline
at our church. All studies show that a person or family will only stay at
Holmes, Bessie LaVassaur, Mary Shepherd-Lenior, Gail Murray, Joline Nuss, Jack Petrie,
any congregation when they have developed four key relationships.
Frank O. and Edythe Prevatt, Michelle Schubert, Deanna Sharp, Kathy Spear, Bill Stewart,
Our new Greeters Ministry provides the opportunity to build those
Sherrie Trusler, Jeff Wiesemann, Patrick Wilson, and Geraint Williams.
vital relationships. An informational and training meeting will be held
Saturday, May 28 from 10:00 a.m.-noon. We promise to get you pre- Pregnant Families: Dion and Sharameek Abellon (Aug.), Justin and Kara
pared with the skills you will need to be fantastic in this ministry. There Dobrinski (Sept.), Rusty and Jenny Prevatt (Sept.) and Kurt and Alison Bowman
is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for those of you with a desire to make (Sept.).
people feel welcome at Cordova. For more information, you may speak
to Larry Stafford. Military Service: Vincent and Stephanie Carll, David DePiazza, Jordan Fowler,
Ezekiel Jackson, Mark Jalone, Benjamin Lowe, Michael Mendez, Mike Martin, Paul
Anatolia Softball Outreach Methvin, Jr., Timothy Neufarth, Brian Sloan, and Greg Sutmeria.
If you enjoy playing softball, and would like to have the opportunity to
reach out to the community... You are invited to join the Adult Neigh-
borhood Softball League in Anatolia. Matt Roa and Kevin Bowman
have been working in the outreach effort for a couple years now.
The new season starts, June 7 and will run until July 26th (8 weeks, 8
games). Games are played every Tuesday Night - (Either 6:15 or 7:30
p.m.) The field is located at Argonaut Park on the corner of Anatolia Dr.
and Herodian Way. Sign up online at www.anatoliafun.com.

Wedding Announcement AT T E N D A N C E 0 5 / 0 1
Sunday First Service | 311
Mr. & Mrs. Perry Sims request the honor of your presence at the Sunday Second Service | 252
marriage of their daughter, Madison Sims to John Bishop. CONTRIBUTION REPORT FOR 2011
Weekly Total | $21,586
The wedding will be on Saturday, June 11 at 4 p.m. at the Early Church Weekly Average | $16,529
Budgeted | $17,541
of Christ in Early, TX. Maddie and John are registered at Bed, Bath &
ADDITIONS IN 2011
Beyond, registry number, 11875545. You can mail your gifts to Baptisms | 06
New Members | 04
Maddie Sims & John Bishop, 201 Mark Allen Dr., Early, TX 76802.
 m|group Locations Sermon Notes

Host Location  Time  Info  Contact 

Kevin & Kristy Kevin
Anatolia 7-8 p.m. Men What would parenting be like if your child was perfect?
Bowman  Bowman 
Sounds like an ideal situation?
Wednesday

Dave & Gwen Dave The truth is, motherhood is challenging, even if you have a perfect child.
Carmichael 7-8 p.m.
Ornelas Ornelas
This sermon will look at Mary and the challenges she faced as a mother even though
Michael & Blair Cameron Mike/Blair she was the mother of the perfect child, Jesus.
7-8 p.m.
Massey Park Massey

Joe & Tina Rancho Babies Joe

7-8 p.m.
Coverdell Cordova Only Coverdell

Matt & Susan Matt

Anatolia 7-8 p.m.
Roa Roa

Ron & Lorissa Elk Ron

7-8 p.m.
Kemper Grove Kemper
Thursday

Keith & Gina 6:30- Gina

Midtown
Ketcher 8:30 p.m. Ketcher

Aaron Rancho Teen Aaron

7-8 p.m.
Redelsperger Cordova Oriented Redelsperger

Tim & Tonya Citrus Child Tim/Tonya

7-8 p.m.
Power Heights Oriented Power
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“The Mother of a Perfect Child” High school years-

The sermon from this past Sunday expressed the idea that mothering
is challenging regardless of how good the child may be. The message
examined the life of Mary and how she faced difficulties as a mother College/young adult years-

even though she was the mother of the perfect child, Jesus. If Mary
had parenting troubles, we can expect to experience them as well.
Adult years-
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being “low” and “10” being high, how dif-
ficult is the experience of mothering?
How do you think Mary felt during the different events in the life of Jesus?

Her pregnancy (Mt. 1:18-21)

What makes being a mother so challenging?
Herod’s threat to kill the child, Jesus (Mt. 2:13-17)

The incident regarding Jesus at the temple (Lk. 2:41-52)

What are some of the challenges of mothering during different stages
of the life of a child? (See below.) The wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11)

Pregnancy- Jesus not inviting her in a house while speaking with the crowd
(Mt. 12:46-50)

Jesus’ death (John 19:25-27)

Infant stage-

What are some challenging experiences you recall having as a mother, or

Toddler stage-
challenges your mother had with you?

Preschool years-
If there was a perfect child (other than Jesus) what would he or she be like?

Elementary school years-

What can you do or say to help current mothers face the many challenges of
motherhood?

Middle school years-