HOW TO KEEP ON BELIEVING  Understand the six phases of _________________. Comprender las seis fases de _________________. _____________________________________ . _____________________________________

_____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________

 __________________ what God can do. Romans 4:17 “Abraham believed in God who gives life to the dead and who creates something out of nothing.” _________________ lo que Dios puede hacer. Romanos 4:17 “Abraham creyó en Dios, que da vida a los muertos y quien crea algo de la nada."

 ___________________ on God’s promises. Romans 4:18 “When hope was dead within him, Abraham went on hoping in faith. He relied on the word of God.” ____________________ en las promesas de Dios. Romanos 4:18 “Cuando la esperanza estaba muerto dentro de él, Abraham pasó esperando en la fe. Confió en la palabra de Dios."

Prayer Requests: Jeanne Boucher, former member, requests prayers for good decisions in her cancer treatment. Address is 218 Rosenwall Rd., Huntsville, TX 77320. Carol Nicholas, sister of Deborah Mendoza. Pat Dobbs, Memorial City Rehab., Rm. 215, 1341 Blalock, Hou. TX 77055. Judith Travis, knee surgery Colonnades At Reflection Bay, Room Indigo 315 , 12001 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584. Beth Woods, friend of Vicki Wagner, 29 wks. Pregnancy complications. Kevin May’s mother is having some health issues. Tyler Leach, recovering from surgery.

Continue Praying for: Harold and Cora Norhcutt, Betty Hallford, Lanell Sampson, Sharon Bryant, Betty Morton, Reba Brazzel, Pat & Phyllis Deaton, Diane Hunt, Bessie Daniels, Henrietta Fletcher, Maudell Berry, Jewel Bennett, Nicole Gray, Debbi Delony, Ken and Mary Fletcher, Larry Hale, Linda Haskins, Virgie Haskins, Jean Hall, Brenda Bynum, Danyce Rundell, Mary Scoggins, Terry Perry, Harold Wade, Amy Carroll, Marvin Branch, Carol Nicholas, Doc Farrar, Dee Harvey, Richard Hooper, Cindy Ramirez, Amy Carroll, Jim and Juanez Stewart, Larry Hale, Jessica Burgess, Darryl Nelson, Buddy Moore and Fred Hudson.

__________________ los hechos en la fe. Romanos 4:19-20 “sin debilitar su fe de él ante el hecho de que su cuerpo fue tan bueno como muerto y la matriz de Sara también fue muerto. Sin embargo, él no dudó con incredulidad."

 You _________________ in anticipation. Romans 4:20-21 “Abraham never doubted. He believed God for his faith and trust grew ever stronger and he praised God for this blessing even before it happened. He was completely sure that God was well able to do anything He promised.” Os __________________ con anticipación. Romanos 4:20-21 “Abraham nunca dudó. Él creyó a Dios por su fe y su confianza eran cada vez más fuertes y alabó a Dios por esta bendición, incluso antes de que esto sucediera. Él estaba completamente seguro de que Dios es capaz de hacer cualquier cosa que él prometió.”

ORDER OF WORSHIP Alabad Al Gran Rey/To God Be the Glory Gloria a Dios/Glory to God Forever Si Mi Dios No Estuviera/Had It Not Been

Baptized: Blanca Agudelo 8113 Creekbend # 312 Houston, Texas 77071

Welcome: David Yasko, David Esparza Prayer: Shimin Jung

Sympathy: Our sympathy is extended to the family of Eugene Sirls in the death of his sister Margaret Gibson. Funeral services were held on Sat., May 6, 2017.

Cuando Allá Se Paste Lista/When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder Oh Cuánto Amo A Cristo/Oh How I Love Jesus En La Cruz/Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed? Communion/Offering: Colosenses 2:6-7/ Colossians 2:6-7

 __________________ the facts in faith. Romans 4:19-20 “Without weakening in his faith he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead and Sarah’s womb was also dead, yet he didn’t waver with unbelief.”

May 7, 2017

Date

Daily Bible Reading Reading

7-May

Deu 24

Sol 4

Act 18-19

8-May

Deu 25

Sol 5

Act 20

9-May

Deu 26

Sol 6

Act 21-22

10-May

Deu 27

Sol 7

Act 23-24

11-May

Deu 28

Sol 8

Act 25-26

12-May

Deu 29

Isa 1

Act 27

13-May

Deu 30

Isa 2

Act 28

14-May

Deu 31

Isa 3-4

Col 1

Ministry Staff David Yasko …….. Pulpit David Esparza…… Spanish Pulpit Steve Lehman…… Youth Collin Elk………….. Worship Leader Pam Lehman……..Pre-School Jennifer White…… Elementary Vicki Wagner……. Nursery Joyce Smith……….Secretary Ann Stone………….Accounting Orlando Ventura…Maintenance Sam Rapp………….Maintenance Missionaries Fredy Cerrato……. Reynosa, Mexico Francisco Valdez...Temixco, Mexico

Communion Servers For The Month of April: Bill Bradshaw, Benjamin Bukstel, Charles Cade, Bill Carr, Larry Frank, Steve Hawley, Michael Jacobs, Emmanuel Okwuonu, Kenneth Okwuonu, Gerard Rawls, Paul Rodgers, Albert San Roman, Bill Yasko. If you are unable to serve, please call Gary Keese at 713-270-0784 no later than Saturday night.

Estoy Bien Con Mi Dios/It Is Well 10,000 Razones/10,000 Reasons Message: David Yasko/ David Esparza “How To Keep On Believing” “Cómo mantenerse en creer”

Invitation : Tal Como Soy/Just As I Am Responses and Closing Prayer: Calvin Rodgers Closing Song: Agnus Dei

PM Sermon: Youth Led

UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 7, 2017 Vicki Wagner, Pam Lehman, Jennifer White [email protected]

Text “hiskidz” to 555888 for Children’s Ministry Updates Sign up for the HisKidz Connect newsletter… send your email to [email protected]. Please remember that only adults (18 yrs. or older) may sign students out of Bible class.

This Week’s Memory Verse: “Do not worry, I am with you; do not be afraid. I am your God.” Isaiah 41:10 Sunday Evening Children’s Classes: Children’s classes will not meet/Nursery will be open.

MAY 7 Senior Sunday Worship begins at 10am 17 MidWeek Munch: Intern Edition 6pm 19 Game Day 1-4 pm 21 Westbury Dads 3:30-5 pm

4 4 16 25

JUNE Welcome To Westbury 10:30-11:30 am Lamp Lighters Luncheon 11:30 am Game Day 1-4 pm Singles Luncheon 12-2 pm

In July, Steve Hawley will make his 7th mission trip to Can Tho, Vietnam to assist the congregation there. He will preach, teach conversational English and assist the children at the English schools used in outreach. Your contributions to purchase school supplies, bicycles, food and whatever else is needed to encourage the brethren and serve the poor would be greatly appreciated. Please make your check to WCC and notate Vietnam/Hawley or you may egive. Steve covets your prayers as the work grows in this communist nation.

Carole Booker is making her 5th mission trip to Asia, this time to Nepal. She will be working with a safe-house ministry, which focuses on poor and uneducated young women who are at risk of falling victims to human trafficking. Those admitted to the safe-house are provided room and board, vocational training and Bible lessons. The safe-house is already at its full capacity of 33. Carole will be teaching these girls daily. The danger for these young women is very real and the need for Christian influence is great. Please pray for this work in Nepal and for Carole’s safe travels July 5-27. Her plant ticket will cost $1,237. If you would like to contribute financially, make your check payable to Westbury and note Booker mission in the memo area or you may e-give at westburycoc.com.

Mark Hall is traveling to Guatemala for another well drilling trip with Living Water, July 29-August For more information, A TIME FOR5th. PRAYING & REACHING OUT or to join in this mission, contact Mark at [email protected].

Donations Needed for Family Jam VBS (Supplies can be dropped off in the Nursery by June 4) -Empty paper towel tubes -Shoe boxes, or shoe box size cardboard boxes

June 4 at 10:30 in courtyard Rm. 10 A time to learn about our church family, and is for anyone visiting, new member or anyone considering making Westbury their church home.

Stay in the loop! Text “WSM” to 555888 for Student Ministry updates. Steve Lehman [email protected]

2017 Summer Camps

Go to wsm247.com to register.

You can register & see the payment options. (Grades are 17/18 school year.) June 18-22 Impact VBS for 6th - 13th grade $20 July 9-14 MCM: LA for 7th -13th grade $50 July 23-29 Camp Bandina for 6th -13th The Summer Calendar will be our soon... Sunday, May 21 6:30 May 17 - MidWeek Munch: Meet The Interns Edition Upstairs at 6:00pm, and meet the summer interns...the therapy dogs will be there too! Burger, chips & drink for $1...the fun is free!

May 21 - Bowling Party 6:30-8:00 at Stafford Lanes We're having a Bowling Party to welcome the 5th graders to the Youth Group...and we want the 3rd & 4th graders to join in on the fun! $15 will get you shoes, bowling & food! Elementary students need a parent to attend, and all parents are welcome, and can bowl! Only people bowling pay. Go to wsm247.com to signup & pay.

Westbury Christian School needs at least two bus drivers with a CDL with Next meeting dates:

May 8 May 22

Air Brake Endorsement to drive for its Summer ASAP! camp, which will run from May 22 to August 4, 2017. Bus drivers will be paid by the hour, with 2-3 hour shifts available every Monday, Thursday and Friday morning. Bus drivers can commit to the entire summer, or to a specific number of days/weeks, based on availability. Please contact Justin Lacey at (713) 551-8100 or [email protected] if you are interested.

The University of Houston Cougar Track & Field program We will be hosting over 700 athletes, coaches, and support staff from the Universities of the American Athletic Conference May 12th-May14th. In order to host the absolute best conference meet in the country, we will need volunteers. We are looking for a few good people who are friendly, love sports, don't mind being outdoors and willing to cheer us on to Conference Champions ! No experience is needed. Information & sign up sheets will be available in Bible Classes. Thank you in Advance!

Leroy Burrell

English

Spanish

Bible School

278

90

A.M. Service

326

260

P.M. Service

118

82

Offering Budget YTD Budget YTD Offering Difference

$21,406.39 $19,095.00 $343,710.00 $350,091.54 $6,381.54