We wish to congratulate Joseph and Jamie Brown on the birth of their son, Easton William, who was born yesterday.  Proud big sisters are Corinne and Addison.  Proud grandparents are Gaylan and Melissa Brown.

 We wish to congratulate Garrett Kruse, who was baptized Sunday evening. Garrett is the son of Blake and Allison Kruse.

We extend our sympathy to Lea Tucker and family in the loss of her mother, Jean Overton, who passed away Friday evening. Visitation will be held at Spann Funeral Home today from 1-3 PM. Funeral service will be at 3 PM following visitation.

 The Meadows: Ray Crouch; 8044 Coley Davis Road, Bellevue, TN 37221

NHC: please see long-term prayer list

VA Medical Center Murfreesboro: Sean Moore (3400 Lebanon Pike, Building 1, room #328, floor 1B, Murfreesboro, TN 37129)

Other Announcements:

 All ladies are invited to a come-and-go baby shower honoring Sarah Lewis on Saturday, April 23 from 9:30-11 in the Gathering Room.  She is registered at Target, Babies-R-Us and Wal-Mart.  It’s a boy!

The Home Builders Group will have a “Hike and Bike” at Montgomery Bell State Park on Saturday, April 23rd at 4 PM. Please note the change in time. Meet at the MBSP church. Bring a picnic lunch, bikes and games. Contact Matt Steidl or Jeremy Spencer for more information.

Walnut Street’s Christian Child Care Center is taking applications for part-time assistant positions and substitutes. There is a possibility for full-time hours as well. Please call Allyson Harmon at (615) 306-3175 for more information.

Please turn in your senior picture to the church office by April 24th. Please email them to Lesa.wscoc@comcast.net.

The CIA (grades 3rd-5th) will have a scavenger hunt on Sunday, April 24 from 1:30-3 PM.

Senior Ministry Event: Mark your calendars for a trip to the Country & Western Steakhouse in Camden on Friday, April 22.  The bus will leave Walnut Street at 4 PM. Sign up in the Gathering Room.

Walking Through the Word: John 10

 Today’s Birthdays: Virginia Petty, Nancy Reynolds, Chuck Stokes, Jude Spencer

Today’s Anniversaries: Jere & Anne Bass (57), Darrell & Mary Katherine Baker

I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.  John 10:14-15