“Grandview Church of Christ supports ChristianCourier.com”
Investigating faith, ethics and religious doctrine

“Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.” Acts 17:11

One of the mission outreach efforts that we support here at the Grandview Church of Christ is the Christian Courier.

The Christian Courier is published in two formats: a monthly, printed edition and an online electronic edition. The printed edition has been published monthly since May, 1964. Wayne Jackson of Stockton, California has been the editor since its inception.

The electronic edition began in October of 1998 with the objective of developing an online library of information that would strengthen Christians by supplying quality, biblically-sound materials that were easily accessible around the globe.

While articles appearing in the printed edition will eventually be incorporated into the web site edition, they remain two distinct publications.

There is one thing that all visitors to this web site share in common-even the unbelievers who happen by. Everyone who visits the Christian Courier is looking for something-something spiritual in nature. They are looking for answers to the greatest questions that issue from the mind of man. They are looking for the reasons and purposes of life. They are looking for truth.

We hope you will find just how deep and valuable this library is. And what a bargain. All of this research is available for free by simply accessing our site.

While the material on the web site is free, it is not without cost to someone. This work would not be possible without the generous assistance of the Lord’s people who have an interest in evangelism. It is to them we owe a great deal of gratitude; it would not be possible without you!

We are proud of the work that Wayne Jackson and his family are doing with the Christian Courier. Grandview has supported this work for the last five years.

If you have not taken the time to view this Biblically sound site please take the time today to do so, or if you would like a paper version we have many copies available in the fellowship hall.

Please let me know what you think about the Christian Courier, both strengths and areas of opportunity.

Thank you,
Darin Thompson
Missions Deacon

P.S. Ladies please take a look at “Women of Hope”, an extension of the ChristianCourier.com written by Betty Jackson, and especially designed for women.

Prayer Requests

We are sad to learn that Karen Carico’s sister, Pat Bean, this past week. Her funeral will be at the Hamilton East Funeral Home on Lyons Street on Monday at 1:00 pm.

Pam Dorrell’s grandmother has been told she has 3 months to live. Please keep Pam’s grandparents in your prayers.

Pray for Glen Wilson and his family. Glen’s wife, Dolores, passed away on Wednesday morning. They are close friends of Bob & Gene McClaran.

Bob McClaran’s neighbor, Dan, is faring well with some very strong medication he has been receiving. Pray for Dan as he fights spinal cancer.

Please continue to pray for:

• Preacher search, that God will send the right man
• Pam Dorrell’s grandfather recovering from injuries sustained in a fall
• Glenn Stevens, having difficulty walking
• Sherri Lange’s brother, Terry Bonnet, in Kuwait
• Millie Buxton, continued problems seeing clearly due to spots
• Cristie Williams, Josh Mongan’s cousin, paralyzed below the arms
• Kate Wurtz, Bob & Gene McClaran’s neighbor has terminal cancer
• Donna Butcher, Karen Belk’s sister, who has multiple health concerns
• Brenda Johnson’s mother, Rose Nichols has pancreatic cancer
• Steve South, Darin Thompson, searching for jobs
• Bob McClaran, recovering from a stroke
• Karen Carico, Karen Hardy, Bob Kunce, Kim Greer’s father, who have cancer
• Walter Meyer and Kimball Matkins, who have ALS
• Willetta Stafford, Betty Demi, Bertha Jones, Lou Kelley who are shut in
• John Singer and his health concerns

News & Notes

We look forward to having Alton & Sharyn Norman here next week. Alton comes to us from Palmyra Indiana, where he has preached since 1993. Our March potluck will be next Sunday after morning worship, to coincide with the Norman’s visit, and to allow for more time to visit with them.

The Grandview Teens have been invited to a Pizza Party hosted sponsored by the Ankeny Church of Christ on Saturday, August 24. The time period is 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Bible Bowl Results 2007: Acts 13-28: Paul’s Missionary Journeys

K-6th Grade Division: Ross Thompson and Devyn Thompson, combined with the Zaiger children from Atlantic and received 2nd Place. Ellie Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Tava Mazak, and Hope Walker received 3rd Place.

7-12th Grade Division: Our Grandview I team, composed of Katie Albers, April Mazak, Erin Miller and Megan Miller took 2nd Place. Our Grandview II team, composed of Stephen Albers, Amy Bailey, Tim Bailey and Rachel Johnson received 3rd Place.

Adult Division: Donna Bailey, Frank Ingersoll, Louise Gordon and Darin Thompson took 4th Place.

2nd Place Individual High Score ribbons were awarded to Ross Thompson, Tava Mazak, Tim Bailey and Donna Bailey. The material and test were very challenging this year! Congratulations on your hard work!

The Boone Street congregation in Marshalltown took 1st Place in the adult division and will co-host with Hickman next year. Congratulations to them!!

Good news from the Allens: Tony & Sharleen have sold their house! They close March 16, and will be up sometime in the 10 days before that to get their things for a final move.

Starting on Sunday morning, March 4th, in the Library/Conference room during the Bible class hour, Art will be teaching a New Members Class. This class is open to those who have been baptized or started attending Grandview within the last 7 years, since our last New Members class was held. We will be watching a series of 5 videos entitled: “Now That I Am A Christian”. We will branch out from there dealing with a lot of the basics of Christian doctrine. There will be no preaching classes this coming quarter.

Sign up today for the Blood Drive on Saturday, February 24. Remember… homemade cookies… ?! Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board.

Central Iowa Missions: This week, Mike Melvin will speak in the morning, the speaker in the evening will be Alan Augspurger. Next week, Alton Norman will be preaching both in the morning and in the evening.

TV · Radio · Web

In SEARCH of the Lord’s Way
TV: 8:00 AM Sundays on KDSM
Web: www.searchtv.org

Gospel Broadcasting Network
Web: www.gbntv.org

International Gospel Hour
Radio: 8:30 pm Sundays, 1520 AM
Web: www.gospelhour.net

Grandview Church of Christ
Web: grandviewchurchofchrist.org

AM Sermon

Mike Melvin: “Secure Salvation ”
Reading: Romans 6

PM Sermon

Alan Augspurger : “Global Whining ”
Reading: Genesis 8:15-22

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Feb 18	Joe & Millie Buxton
Feb 20	Susan Sinclair

For the Record

	Giving	AM	PM	Wed
Last Week	2847	126	96	80
5 Week Avg	2398	110	73	78
2007 YTD Avg	2398	113	78	79
2006 YTD Avg	3739	157	107	99

Calendar of Events (See also the Iowa Churches of Christ Calendar of Events)