As I sit at my desk writing this on Monday morning it’s hard to

think about anything other than that Tommy Hicks has gone home. Tommy had such an impact on this church, community, and wider area! After he was diagnosed with leukemia and had the surgeries on his head Tommy surprised us by living as long as he did. Tommy’s funeral was conducted Wednesday. We had the largest crowd we’ve

ever had in our building. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Bobbie and her family. We had 18 present at the “Senior Saints” lunch and game day at

the XYZ last Thursday. Jerry Jones, speaking for the elders, expressed the hope that we would all be patient about getting our landscaping done. Several people have been helping out. If anyone would like to help with any

phase of it, please see Debra. Former member of this congregation and BHS track and cross-country coach James Morris is a finalist for induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. (He also coached at South Plains College and

Texas Tech). One reporter said that Morris (the son-in-law of Ollie Brown) was “one of the most knowledgeable track coaches in the country perhaps even the world.”

For A Better Week please consider the following: “Worry doesn’t help tomorrow’s troubles, but it does ruin today’s

happiness.”

“Patience is counting down without blasting off!”

June WBS News

Monthly Mail-Outs………...………….……..….……….………..…336 Teachers Involved……….....…………...…….…….………..……..10 Baptisms Reported

This Month….…………..……...……………….…………….……….28 For Year…..…………………..….….......…….….………….…….640 To Date….……………………..………....…….………….….…17,590 Berryhill—10 Burnett / Oglesby—3 Lepard—5

Reynolds—8 Tunnell—2

Praising Jesus in all Things

Loving Jesus with the Family

Sharing Jesus with the Lost

June 29, 2007 Vol. 3. No. 26

Meeting Times Sunday: Bible Class 9:30 am Morning Assembly 10:30 am Evening Assembly 5:00 pm Wednesday: Bible Class 7:00 pm

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Contributions:

Sunday’s Offering $ 5709 Weekly Budget $ 8500

Attendance:

Bible Classes 124 Morning Assembly 210 Evening Assembly 74 Midweek Classes 116

Family News & Notes

Sunday’s SermonsSunday’s SermonsSunday’s SermonsSunday’s Sermons

A.M. We do not grieve like those who have no hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

P.M. Causes of Conflict: Competition over Resources

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Principal Note Amount $ 1,224,000

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UNTIL THE ROLL IS CALLED UP YONDER Our beloved brother Tommy Hicks was born on Sunday November 12 1922, and he passed away on Sunday June 24 2007.

Tommy married Bobbie (Bowers) on June 2, 1943.

Tom, his son, was born April 3, 1944. Tommy was in Sherwood Forrest England, preparing for D-Day. Linda, his daughter, was born on September 9, 1947.

Cline Paden baptized Tommy in 1946 at the old Main Street Church of Christ, Brownfield.

Tommy led the singing at the first service in the new building on Lubbock

Highway in 1947 of the newly named Crescent Hill Church of Christ. For 57 years the congregation (later the Brownfield Church of Christ) used that building, and Tommy often led singing. For several decades he was the primary song leader. On March 2006, though in poor health, Tommy

lead the first song in the new building, which was constructed after the devastating fire of 2004. Tommy served the congregation first as a deacon and then, beginning in 1960, as an elder. These are a few important dates in the life of our dear

brother Tommy Hicks.

Continued on next section……….

OUR ILL

Bill Edgar was scheduled to undergo an angiogram today (Friday) at Lub-

bock’s Heart Hospital.

Bobbie Day saw a pain management doctor Tuesday & received shots in her

back.

Conrad Cabe continues to undergo chemotherapy treatment.

Rita Osborne continues radiation treatment.

Kristin Gunnels was released from Covenant Lakeside on Monday; she is

waiting to undergo an amniocentesis.

Veedajo Jeter recently underwent knee replacement surgery in UMC; she

continues to recover at home.

Bitsy Martin has been released from BRMC & is back home at the Cottage

Village.

Pate Collier was recently in BRMC but has since been released.

Gwendoline Stunkard (Dean Cox’s mother) was admitted to BRMC Saturday

& was released Wednesday.

Mary Ann Hulse has been released from CMC.

Former member Mary Horner is recovering from a broken hip & is undergoing

therapy.

SYMPATHY

We are in sympathy with Bobbie Hicks & their family over the passing of

Tommy, our dear brother in Christ, friend, & elder on Sunday evening. His

funeral service was conducted Wednesday.

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY—Dustin & Cymber Tisdale, 901 S. Howell in

Brownfield, 325-226-2673 placed membership with us Sunday morning. Dus-

tin is employed with Ag Texas here in Brownfield while Cymber is employed

with Signs on the Go in Lubbock.

Also announced Sunday morning, Rebecca Pierson, daughter of Paul & Patsy

Cruz, along with her three children, 13 year old & 8th grader Braxston, 11

year old & 7th grader Brennon, & 6 year old & 2nd grader Shaydon, is now a

part of our congregation. Rebecca’s husband, Keevin, is serving in the U.S.

Navy in Afghanistan. She & her children came here from California & is now

living in Meadow with Paul & Patsy. Rebecca is employed with the Texas De-

partment of Family & Protective Services. We are so thankful to have these

families be apart of our congregation. Please help in making them feel wel-

come & be sure to add them to your directory!

CHURCH YARD WORKDAY—Beginning Monday night at 7:30 PM, we will

have another BIG yard workday at the church. We have approximately

“250” more vinca plants to plant!! If you have rakes, shovels (gardening

tools), etc. please bring them with you. Your help in beautifying our

grounds will be greatly appreciated.

OFFICE CLOSED—The church office will be closed Wednesday for the

Independence Day holiday.

NURSING HOME DEVOTIONAL—will be conducted Wednesday, at 10:30

a.m., at the Brownfield Rehab & Care Center.

FUNDRAISER—For many years our church youth have enjoyed the benefits of

Christian camping at Camp Blue Haven. The camp has recently remodeled the

dining hall & is in need of shades for the large east windows. We will be

collecting change to raise the funds necessary to purchase the shades.

Please help us by placing your extra change (or bills!) in the water jug

by the coffee center.

CONGRATULATIONS—to Monty & Kathy Henson on the birth of a grand-

daughter, Kambyl White Schilling, Monday, June 25th, at Covenant Lakeside.

Kambyl weighed 7lb., 8oz. & measured 20 inches long. The proud parents are

Allen & Tatum (Henson) Schilling. The proud great grandmother is Wanda

Henson.

Also, congratulations to Kenny & Lana Powell on the birth of a granddaughter,

Johnna Lauvil Warren, Saturday, June 23rd, at Covenant Lakeside. Johnna

weighed 4lb., 15oz. & measured 17 3/4 inches long. The proud parents are

Shelley & Jamey Warren.

Continued from previous section…..

I’m sure you have your own favorite memories of Tommy. An en-couraging handshake, a hug, and a smile. The spring in his step, and the last curl of hair, which he was so proud of. One of the many ways in which Tommy served Jesus and our congre-

gation was through his deep love for singing. Perhaps Tommy led the singing at your wedding, or your parents’ wedding, or even your grandparents wedding. Perhaps he led the singing during the funeral of your loved ones. Jesus used Tommy to bless our congregation in

song in so many wonderful and various ways. And the memory of Tommy leading the singing is indeed a “precious memory.” Tommy was blessed by God with an insightful and sharp business sense. And this business sense was guided by principles that not

only followed the law of the land, it was also guided by the highest standards of Christian morality. Tommy and Bobbie were very gen-erous with the material blessings God gave them. Different members have shared with me stories of times when Tommy and Bobbie helped them out in times of financial difficulty. I’m sure there are

many more secret instances of their generosity in both the congrega-tion and the community. As an elder Tommy cared deeply about his role as a shepherd, the will of Jesus for His church, and the needs of the congregation. As a

Trustee of LCU, Tommy was a great supporter of Christian education. As a director of the New Mexico Christian Children’s home in Portales, Tommy had compassion for children.

Tommy fought a courageous battle against cancer and its various complications for the last few years. He maintained his sweet dispo-sition and even in the midst of great pain he did not complain. He lived his deep belief in Jesus, right up to the very end.

A few years ago we had a special Sunday service during which we honored Tommy. We followed the service with a special fellowship meal featuring Tommy’s favorite dessert, banana pudding. (I don’t think that I will ever eat banana pudding again without having fond memories of Tommy.)

During the special service we presented Tommy and Bobbie with a plaque inscribed with a passage from Philemon 1:7. These words were written by the apostle Paul to our brother Philemon almost

2000 years ago. Tommy was a powerful example of these words, our own special Philemon.

Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother,

have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

See You Sunday, Derek

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