GOSPEL MEETING
With
James W. Boyd
(June 10-13)  Our gospel meeting with James W. Boyd will be upon us very soon. A great deal of preparation has gone into making this effort as successful as it can be for the Mabelvale church and the kingdom of God at large.
  Jim Boyd has been preaching the gospel for over fifty years. He is presently conducting gospel meetings and lectures after forty-six years of located work among churches of Christ. He is married to the former Rosalyn Hale. They have four children: Amy, Bill, Steve and Sam. Bill serves as one of the elders of the Mabelvale church. They have ten grandchildren. The Boyds attend the East End congregation in McMinnville, Tennessee.
  Brother Boyd edited a booklet entitled A Burning Fire containing the sermons he has preached over the years. You can hear samples of his preaching on www.aburningfire.com .  He is author of several books, including an excellent commentary on the book of Romans called, System of Salvation, a study guide on The Book of Judges, and a work on the home and family entitled O, Give Me A Home.
  Service times will be:  Thursday – Saturday, 7:00 PM, Sunday, 9:30 AM for Bible classes, 10:30 AM for worship, 5:00 PM for worship. RUDENESS
James W. Boyd  It is not our intention to turn to the dictionary and find the corresponding synonyms of rudeness. Anyone can do that. This brief article is intended to call attention to the more obvious manifestations of rudeness as is even seen among Christians at times.
  The world is overrunning with rudeness. The attitude toward others that what they think and how they feel is not really important is to exhibit rudeness. The way and manner of “put down” of others, whether it be brethren, neighbors, friends or family, is rudeness. It is rude to act in such fashion that it indicates you do not think the other person ought to have any interest, viewpoint, or concern about anything. Being ungrateful is rude. It is a manner of giving others the “brush off.”
  Consideration for another person is a quality of a faithful Christian. This does not mean there can be no contest of views. This does not mean that life is filled with gooey words of sweet nothings. But it does require that we not “show the other person out” as if he really does not matter. That is rude. Rudeness makes a person feel unnecessary as well as unwanted. What an attitude for a Christian!
  Manners are something that civilized people cultivate to show that they are a cut above the beast. What others think is important. While we cannot allow what others think to be the sole determining factor in our lives, even when we cannot accept what they say and do and think, we can be courteous about it. Courtesy is not a sign of weakness. But rudeness is an admission of insecurity, egotism, and lack of love for others.
  Even in jest we must be careful not to carry things too far lest it seem to be a display of disrespect and rudeness. It is a good rule that one father taught his son. He said, “Son, always be courteous to the other fellow, not necessarily because he is a gentleman, but because you are one.” The cut down, put down, slighting manner toward other people will catch up with rude people someday. They will meet their match and suffer the hurt that rude people always dish out.
  With God, there is no such thing as a person that does not count. With men, that attitude exists but only among the rude. If one acts as if nothing he says or does is anybody's business but his own, then that person is a candidate for the prize of King of Rudeness. Good manners, kind words, consideration of feelings and the interest of others are always in style. We must always be on guard lest we become a crude and rude person.

VOLUME 41    NUMBER 22                                    JUNE 1, 2004

OUR SICK
Pearlie Baldwin is back in Parkview Rehab.
Betty Bryan, mother of Ray Bryan, is in ICU at St. Vincent.
Paul Dean Bates, uncle of Dan Bates, is in ICU of Baptist Hospital following surgery for colon cancer.
Hazel Bates Shivley, aunt of Dan Bates, fell and broke her neck.
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SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to Hazel Marrow on the loss of her niece, Mary Ann Young. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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THANK YOU Thank you for the thoughts, prayers, flowers and concern  shown to us in the death of my grandmother. As always, the family here at Mabelvale shows themselves to be the loving people who follow God's example. We love you all. Wayne, Susan, Ashley & Brian Brewer.
Thanks to each one who provided refreshments for the Spanish Gospel Meeting, and for those who attended.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY Pleasant Valley Day School is looking for a teacher to work 3 days a week starting in August. For more information contact Karla Wade from 8-4 at 920-4433 or 771-5026.
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SERMONS FOR JUNE 6
Morning
The Seed That Is Sown (Luke 8:11)
Evening
Can We Witness For Christ? (Acts 1:8)
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The Ladies Food Team for June is Donna Bryan, Dawn Sullivan, Becky Carr, Nancy Leslie, Marvie Smith.

PLACING MEMBERSHIP Kimberly Bowers, and daughter Heather, placed membership on Sunday, May 30th.
*********************************New address for Eleanor Brinkley, PO Box 5336, Corning, CA 96021. SEARCH
June 6
THE ONE BAPTISM OF EPHESIANS 4
There are several baptisms mentioned in the New Testament: baptism of Holy Spirit, baptism of fire, baptism of suffering, baptism in the cloud and in the sea and water baptism. Which one is the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5? CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 5……...Door Knocking for Meeting
June 5………………Singing at Mars Hill
June 6………………Bible Bowl Practice
June 10-13 ………...Our Gospel Meeting
July 18-21……….Vacation Bible School
OUR RECORD  MAY 30, 2004 A.M. WORSHIP 229
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY 175
P.M. WORSHIP 155
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY  140 CONTRIBUTION 8956
BUDGET 6845
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MEN TO SERVE
June 6, 2004
Nicolas Lowe  Stephen McBride
Dale Morris  Waymon Minor
Jim Mauldin  Mike Moore
David Moore  Nathan Moore
Evening
Doug Parker Scott Perry
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WEDNESDAY SONG DIRECTOR June 9 Waymon Minor
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USHERS FOR JUNE Morning Doug Parker & Darren Gowen
Evening  Michael Wilson & James Goode
Wednesday Ken Sullivan & Nathan Moore
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GREETERS FOR JUNE Doyce & Lana Tarkington
Audrey Oliver & Linda King
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ELDER CHAIRMAN June Gene Sullivan
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