Davis Park Church of Christ

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

Mother’s Day Today is Mother’s Day. Have you ever wondered why it is not “Mothers’ Day”? I lost some of you I’m sure. The difference is small but has significant implications. The placing of the apostrophe was deliberate and important to Anna Jarvis, the woman who was the driving force behind this national
holiday. She specifically wanted it Mother’s Day, singular possessive (as opposed to Mothers’ Day, plural possessive), for each family to recognize and honor its mother, not a commemoration of every mother in the world. Hence, this is a day when we each individually honor our mothers.

God has been good to me in blessing me with a wonderful mother. My hope is that you can unite with me in expressing the same sentiments. Growing up with asthma, I can still remember on occasion having to wake up in the wee hours of the morning needing a breathing treatment and mom was there to help and sit with me. Mom was usually the one who helped with my homework, sometimes transcribing the handwritten pages of an essay or report into typed format. Even today, if I need advice about something or some insight into a matter, mom is usually one of the people I consult.

My mom has been and continues to be a woman who seeks to do what God would have her to do, a faithful woman to the Lord and to His Church. This morning I am grateful to God for her and the impact she has had on my life. But while I am certainly grateful for my mother, over and above that I am grateful for the Father. No matter how good my parents were to me or yours to you, the greatest benefactor of all is our Father in heaven. Perhaps even more significantly, no matter how bad your experience may have been with your mother or father, through everything there was the Father who has providentially brought you to the place where you are in your life. And it is God the Father who has graciously given us His Son for forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation. ~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/

Davis Park Church Online Resources for Worship, Sermons, Bible Classes, etc.

COVID 1900 – daily thought and prayer – 7pm daily.
Davis Park Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/dpcoc/

Sunday Morning Live Stream
Davis Park YouTube Channel. Sundays @ 10:30 am.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqiMua30RpdxaycQwjFz6UA

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

Facebook – 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

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.

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

Bill & Gloria Gaither

I don’t know about tomorrow;
I just live from day to day.
I don’t borrow from it’s sunshine
For it’s skies may turn to grey.

I don’t worry o’er the future,
For I know what Jesus said.
And today I’ll walk beside Him,
For He knows what is ahead.

Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.

Every step is getting brighter
As the golden stairs I climb;
Every burden’s getting lighter,
Every cloud is silver-lined.

There the sun is always shining,
There no tear will dim the eye;
At the ending of the rainbow
Where the mountains touch the sky.

Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.

I don’t know about tomorrow;
It may bring me poverty.
But the one who feeds the sparrow,
Is the one who stands by me.

And the path that is my portion
May be through the flame or flood;
But His presence goes before me
And I’m covered with His blood.

Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand…

Prayer Requests

Coronavirus

Diagnosed or Tested

Sandra Franklin (Family Promise organizer) – dad has COVID-19 & is in his last days
Gary Laguna – mom, Sarah, is recovering from COVID-19 and another virus
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, still on ventilator
Joan Ortloff – sister Jan’s congregation has a senior member diagnosed with COVID-19

Health Care Workers

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

Cities/Countries in Crisis

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

Recent Requests

Clementina Robles – chemo & alternative treatments going well
Solomon & Bontha Raju (preachers in India) – fellow preacher in India lost a 10 year-old daughter to starvation
Paula Meler – Lois Terry in ICU with an infection & other health issues; Rosie Duarte having surgery for breat cancer
Diana Delaney – brother-in-law Bill hospitalized with a mass on his bile duct; prayers for peace for his wife Janice
Helen Hinton – recovering from wrist surgery; brother Harold having an angiogram on May 7th & his wife has been diagnosed with bone cancer
Darlene Evans – lung problems
Jim Greff – recovering from knee surgery
Rose Mary Cowan – mourning the loss of her sister, Marge Ruth Womack – (Waterford CoC member) fell & broke her hip & wrist
Michael Brown – retired colleague & founder of company passed away
Marianne Durso – cancer has returned, will start chemo soon
Sheila Walls – undergoing radiation treatments, awaiting MRI results
Terry & Traci McEnery – Terry’s daughter Katie Lynn is having marital & other problems
Famine in India
Oklahoma, Georgia, Nashville, TN & Jonesboro, AR – tornado victims
Leadership – for guidance & wisdom in this time of uncertainty