Newsletter, 4/11/2020

Davis Park Church of Christ

901 W Rumble Rd / Modesto, CA 95350 / 209.522.7226
www.davisparkchurchmodesto.com / davisparkcoc@sbcglobal.net

Helpful Tips for Bible Reading

Helpful Tips for Bible Reading Accept the Bible as the Word of God. Modern and Postmodern critics of the Bible have worked tirelessly yet ingloriously in their attempts to discredit and undermine the Bible. But the Bible outlasts them all and will forever stand as the rock of ages that will never let you down. Read your Bible with an open mind. Do not go to the Bible just to prove your pet doctrines nor to force your ideas into the text. Rather, seek out with honesty and integrity toward the text the main and plain teachings of each passage. Read with a pencil and pad of paper handy. It is good to take notes as you read, especially if there is a passage or verse which is particularly difficult to understand. Even Peter said Paul wrote some things which are difficult to understand (2 Peter 3.16). Also, mark favorite verses so you can come back to them later and meditate on them. Commit them to memory so they are always with you. Read your Bible habitually. Aim to read it every day.

Hit more than you miss. Find a good reading schedule and stick to it with resolution. Stay focused during your reading; do not let your mind wander to upcoming activities or other distractions. Wear your Bible out. When you find a Bible which is falling apart you usually find a person who is not. The Bible is the number one bestseller of all time and it does not appear it will relinquish that title any time soon. So if you use your Bible often it will wear out and you can readily purchase a new one. The only drawback is that your marks from your old Bible will not be in the new one.
~Nick Perez

COVID-19 INFORMATION

We are complying with state and county guidelines
Sunday morning worship transitioning to online
Sunday Bible classes cancelled until further notice
Wednesday Bible classes cancelled until further notice
Junior Worship cancelled until further notice
Travelers Motel – food service only
Potlucks cancelled until further notice
Food Pantry closed until further notice
Shower Shuttle cancelled until further notice
Recommendations – Those who are over 60 or have underlying health conditions are encouraged to stay home.
Guidelines – If you are sick, stay home. Wash your hands. Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
http://schsa.org/publichealth/pages/corona-virus/

Other Online Resources for Worship, Sermons, Bible Classes, etc.

COVID 1900 – daily thought and prayer – Davis Park Facebook Page at 7 PM daily.

Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7 PM – Davis Park Facebook Page

Sunday Morning Online Worship Service at YouTube Live Stream– Davis Park Church

Davis Park Church of Christ (page)
Davis Park Church of Christ (group)
Davis Park Youth Group

Instagram – Davis Park Church

Twitter – Davis Park Church of Christ

YouTube – Davis Park Church, Live Streaming Sunday Morning Worship Service. Bible Studies, Daily Prayer & Encouragement

Other Online Resources for Worship, Sermons, Bible Classes, etc.

Fairmont Park Church of Christ (Midland, TX)

Live Streaming & Recorded Sermons & Bible Classes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FPCOFC/ Website: https://www.fmpchurch.com/ App: (Apple & Android)

Fairmont Park Church of Christ *Children’s resources now available

The Christian Chronicle

The Christian Chronicle is compiling a list of Churches of Christ nationwide who offer live streaming services. https://christianchronicle.org/churches-of-christ-offeringlivestream-worship/

Let the Bible Speak

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/LetTheBibleSpeak

NOTE: Those needing help with food or other supplies may call the office, a staff member, or an Elder for assistance. Office hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Give Me the Bible

Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming,
To cheer the wand’rer lone and tempest tossed;
No storm can hide that radiance peaceful beaming,
Since Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Refrain: Give me the Bible, holy message shining;
Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way;
Precept and promise, law and love combining,
Till night shall vanish in eternal day.
Give me the Bible, when my heart is broken,
When sin and grief have filled my soul with fear;
Give me the precious words by Jesus spoken,
Hold up faith’s lamp to show my Savior near.
Give me the Bible, all my steps enlighten,
Teach me the danger of these realms below;
That lamp of safety o’er the gloom shall brighten,
That light alone the path of peace can show.
Give me the Bible, lamp of life immortal,
Hold up that splendor by the open grave;
Show me the light from Heaven’s shining portal,
Show me the glory gilding Jordan’s wave.

Opportunity to Make a Difference

Many of our Shut-ins are not allowed visitors at this time. Please take the time to send them a card or note of encouragement if you can.

Contact Info for our Shut-Ins

Jewel Cherry, 2117 Bridgewood Way, Modesto, CA 95355
Nadine Greff, Vintage Faire, 3620 Dale Rd, Rm. 25, Modesto, CA 95356
Mary Ellen Heinrich, Casa de Modesto, 1745 Eldena Way, Room 906, Modesto, 95350
Betty McGoldrick, 13754 Jasper St., Lathrop, CA 95330
Russ Ortloff, 511 East D Street, Oakdale, CA 95361
Joyce Percival, Casa de Modesto, 1745 Eldena Way, Room 4, Modesto, 95350
Jody Thompson, Stratford Place, 3529 Forest Glen Dr., Apt. 113, Modesto, 95355
Evelyn Wood, Bethel Assisted Living, 2345 Scenic Ave., Apt. 323, Modesto 95355

***Please submit additions, corrections & updates to the office.

Prayer Requests

Prayer of Praise!

Helen Hinton – daughter-in-law tested negative for COVID-19

Coronavirus

Diagnosed or Tested

Gary Laguna – mom, Sarah, is off the ventilator and recovering
Lee Walls – aunt Dorothy diagnosed with COVID-19
Wayne Vanderford – dad diagnosed with COVID-19
Sharon Corley – brother Jim McGoldrick diagnosed with COVID-19 & pneumonia, on oxygen
Yuri Gomez – Rodriguez Family lost a sister/aunt in Spain to COVID-19
Joan Ortloff – sister Jan’s congregation has a senior member diagnosed with COVID-19

Health Care Workers

Tonya Barnard, RT
Debbie Cree, RN
Krista Gray, RN
Rick Kelley, RN
Rose Kelley, RA
Ellen Tostado, Medical Lab Technician
Tamara Wallers, RN
Betty Weldon, RN
Dawn Young, RN (Shower Shuttle Volunteer)
Christie, RN (daughter of John & Patty Ford)

Cities/Countries in Crisis

USA
China
Italy
Iran
Spain
Modesto, Stanislaus County
Midland, TX (COVID-19 plus a dramatic drop in oil prices)
World Leaders

Recent Requests

Michael Brown – retired colleague his in his final days
Yuri Gomez & Family – mourning the loss of her grandfather
Breeyana Richmond – family friend lost her only son in a drug & alcohol related accident
Paula Meler – recovering from a fall; friend admitted to Memorial ICU with an infection
The Vargas Family – niece’s friend’s grandfather committed suicide
Terry & Traci McEnery – Terry’s daughter Katie Lynn is having marital & other problems
Helen Hinton – brother Harold having an angiogram on May 7th
Sheila Walls – undergoing radiation treatments
Jack Hairston – son-in-law Bill Mara having surgery soon; Indian preacher under house arrest
Pam Vanderford – sister Edith recovering from surgery, diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Gabriel & Rashima Hall – nephew Barku is recovering from surgery & has pneumonia
Famine in India Nahville, TN & Jonesboro, AR – tornado victims
Terry McEnery – uncle Ed diagnosed with cancer
Leadership – for guidance & wisdom in this time of uncertainty