Bulletins
Russell Road Weekly Bulletin — October 7, 2026
In Your Brokenness
There are times in life when you may be fearful, overwhelmed, or broken, and don’t really know what to do or if you can even keep on going. It may be because of sin you have committed or a situation you find yourself in that is causing great uncertainty or anguish. In these times, you can turn to the One who knows the number of hairs on your head (Luke 12:7) – the One who lovingly handcrafted you (Psalm 139:13). God KNOWS you and the heaviness of your heart. Psalm 34:18 tells us that God “is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Oftentimes, it may not be you, but someone you know who is going through something very difficult, and your empathy causes your heart to cry out for them.
Not only does He know you intimately, but He sent His Spirit to intercede for you when the words and thoughts of your prayers are not able to articulate your sorrow, your suffering, or even what you need. Romans 8:26 assures us that the Spirit helps our weakness and intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. You have a helper in the Spirit who can translate your heartache to God.
In these difficult times, consider the example of Jehoshaphat and his prayer in 2 Chronicles 20:1–12. Judah faced an invading army and was very afraid. Their prayer acknowledged that they were powerless and did not know what to do, but their eyes were on God. Even in distress and fear, Judah turned to and trusted in the Lord.
Throughout scripture, you can clearly see that God has a protective love for you and no detail escapes His notice. Trust Him. Trust Him in times of distress. Trust Him even if the outcome is not what you want. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart, not lean on our own understanding, and acknowledge Him in all our ways.
— John Seibel
Attendance Record
- Wednesday Bible Study: 23
- Thursday Prayer Meeting: 32
- Sunday Bible Class: 47
- Sunday Morning Worship: 78
- Night Service: 34
Contribution Record
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General contribution | $10,667.00 |
| Debt Reduction | $300.00 |
| SWCC | $137.00 |
| Rent Income | $60.00 |
| FCB | $45.00 |
| Pay Pay | $564.59 |
| Total | $12,364.59 |
Sunday Bible Study
Lesson 10: Grieving The Holy Spirit — Ephesians 4:30.
Church Announcements
Family Bible Hour
Please attend Family Bible Hour. Join this productive class to enhance our Bible knowledge and have fun doing it. Let’s increase the attendance. Please attend all Bible classes and worship for an increase in knowledge and fellowship.
Brothers Breakfast
Brothers Breakfast is this Saturday at 8:00 AM at Denny’s on Mansfield Road. All brothers are asked to participate.
Breast Cancer Month
In observance of Breast Cancer Month, everyone is requested to wear something pink on the fourth Sunday of this month.
Prayer List
William Snow; George Price; Melvin Thomas; Roosevelt Crosby; Eva Rambo; Leonard Cummings.
Magnolia Manor: Felicia Willis; Freddie Jones.
Spring Lake Rehab Center: Ruby Bolton (Atlean Snow’s sister).
Home: Kathy Dunn; Thomas Harris; John A. Graham; Richard Graham’s brother; Lola Daniels; Andrea (Nikki) Watkins; Wanda Day; Gertrude Pitts; Thad Monson.
Dallas, TX: Prince Brown. Monroe, LA: Lamar Allen. Chicago, IL: Dr. Daniel Harrison; Frances Harrison; Brenda Gilbert. Los Angeles, CA: Charles Owens; Mandrell Ross; Ricardo James (Kim Hunter’s nephews).
October Birthdays
- 10/2: Doris Dansby; Tamika Edwards; Stephen Wilson
- 10/3: LaNaiya Preston; Lamale Rawls
- 10/4: Bonita Snow
- 10/5: Robert Hunter
- 10/10: Phyllis Rattler; Robert Jenkins
- 10/13: Pam Monson
- 10/16: Dwayne Ealy; Kathryn Harris
- 10/19: Anthony Hall
- 10/21: Janel Edwards; Vencent Gordon
- 10/22: Clint Chitman; Tara Waddles
- 10/23: Briana Lee
- 10/24: Irish Johnson
- 10/27: Gary Richardson, Sr.
- 10/29: David Hollinger
- 10/31: Eva Rambo
Anniversaries
10/2: Cathy Dunn — 33 years; Travis and Vega Gordon — 12 years; Meka White — 6 years.
Advertise Russell Road
Please communicate with your relatives and friends about all the activities available at Russell Road. Sunday Morning Bible Class and worship, Sunday evening worship, and Wednesday Bible Class are available online through the Russell Road Church of Christ YouTube channel. Prayer Meeting is held Thursday on Zoom, meeting ID 623162-6606. Members who cannot attend in person are encouraged to tune in. The bulletin reports 15 viewers for the Sunday morning service.
Russell Road October Bulletin
October church-family updates, transcribed from the bulletin supplied on October 3, 2026. The source does not print an issue date.
Jesus Did Not Quit
By Raymond C. Kelcy
Jesus did not quit meeting with His disciples, because Judas was a thief, or because Peter was fickle at times. He did not quit preaching and living right, because some of His brethren were unforgiving and unkind. He did not quit His post of leadership, because He had in His presence the adulterous woman, a gang of Pharisees, or narrow-minded demon worshipers. Jesus did not quit.
Have YOU quit? What is the reason for it? Any reason you might name, Jesus could have given the same. He had every reason to be discouraged. His own disciples were so slow to learn. His enemies were so bent on His destruction. But He did not quit. He said, “Know ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49). And when the end of His earthly life was in sight, Jesus said to His Father, “I have finished the work which Thou gavest me to do,” (John 17:4). He did not quit. He finished His task.
When YOU come to the end of life, will you say, “I finished the work God has given me to do?” Or, will you be compelled to say, “I started, but quit”? Will you stand before the judgment bar of God and admit that you were a quitter? Eternal life is promised to those who endure to the end – Matthew 10:22. There will be no consolation in the judgment day to point back to your baptism, unless you can also point back to a life of faithful endurance.
Church announcements
Grow through study and fellowship
Join Family Bible Hour to grow in Bible knowledge and enjoy fellowship with the congregation. All members are encouraged to attend Bible classes and worship.
Sisters’ Bible Class
All sisters are invited to Bible Class on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central for prayer, study, and fellowship.
Stay connected online
Sunday Bible Class, morning and evening worship, and Wednesday Bible Class are available through the Russell Road Church of Christ YouTube channel. Thursday Prayer Meeting is held on Zoom; the bulletin lists meeting ID 623162-6606. Contact the church for access details.
Share the invitation
Invite relatives and friends to worship, Bible study, and prayer. If you cannot attend in person, stay connected online.
Evangelism
Share the gospel through conversations, teaching, media outreach, and missionary work. The bulletin points to John 3:16 and John 14:6 as encouragement to share the message of Jesus Christ.
Sunday Bible Study
Lesson 9: Our Divine Intercessor — Romans 8:26–27.
Prayer list
William Snow; George Price; Melvin Thomas; Roosevelt Crosby; Eva Rambo; Leonard Cummings.
Magnolia Manor: Felicia Willis; Freddie Jones. Spring Lake Rehab Center: Ruby Bolton (Atlean Snow’s sister).
Home: Kathy Dunn; Thomas Harris; John A. Graham; Richard Graham’s brother; Lola Daniels; Andrea (Nikki) Watkins; Wanda Day; Gertrude Pitts; Thad Monson.
Dallas, TX: Prince Brown. Monroe, LA: Lamar Allen. Chicago, IL: Dr. Daniel Harrison; Frances Harrison; Brenda Gilbert. Los Angeles, CA: Charles Owens; Mandrell Ross; Ricardo James (Kim Hunter’s nephews).
Birthdays
- 10/2: Doris Dansby; Tamika Edwards; Stephen Wilson
- 10/3: LaNaiya Preston; Lamale Rawls
- 10/4: Bonita Snow
- 10/5: Robert Hunter
- 10/10: Phyllis Rattler; Robert Jenkins
- 10/13: Pam Monson
- 10/16: Dwayne Ealy; Kathryn Harris
- 10/19: Anthony Hall
- 10/21: Janel Edwards; Vencent Gordon
- 10/22: Clint Chitman; Tara Waddles
- 10/23: Briana Lee
- 10/24: Irish Johnson
- 10/27: Gary Richardson, Sr.
- 10/29: David Hollinger
- 10/31: Eva Rambo
Anniversaries
10/2: Cathy Dunn — 33 years; Travis and Vega Gordon — 12 years; Meka White — 6 years.
Attendance record
- Wednesday Bible Study: 23
- Thursday Prayer Meeting: 32
- Sunday Bible Class: 29
- Sunday morning worship: 70
- Night service: 34
- Sunday morning online viewers: 15
Contribution Record
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General contribution | $2,862.00 |
| Debt reduction | $25.00 |
| SWCC | $35.00 |
| “Pay Pay” (bulletin label) | $805.11 |
| Reported total | $3,727.11 |
| SWCC Special — reported separately | $420.00 |
The reported total excludes the separately listed SWCC Special contribution.