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| Volume 8 Issue 26 | "Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23) | June 29, 2008 |
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Schedule of Services
Sunday Morning: Bible Class ... 9:00 Worship ... 10:00 Sunday Evening: Worship ... 5:30 Tuesday Morning: Ladies B/C ... 10:00 Wed. Evening: Bible Study ... 7:00 Elders Roger Bowman Raymond Davis David May J. C. McMinn Bob Stiger
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"Lack of Knowledge Inhibits Growth"
By Glen Knabe
In Mark chapter eleven, the chief priests and the teachers of the law took offense at something Jesus had said. Verse 18 says that they began looking for a way to kill Him, “for they feared Him.” Last week we talked about fear being a lack of knowledge. This week I would like us to see that this lack of knowledge keeps us from growing spiritually.
The chief priests and the teachers of the law had a very comfortable life. Even though the Romans were in control politically, the Jews were allowed to carry out their own laws and customs and traditions as in the past. The leaders were very secure in their positions. They were well respected. People did what they said. They were secure financially. As a matter of fact, they liked their present situation and circumstances so well that when Jesus came teaching a better way, they disagreed. They thought things were going fine. They had everything going for them. When Jesus came along, He threatened their contentment. They feared Him because the whole crowd “was amazed at His teaching” (Mk 11:18). He threatened their way of life because He went against what they did and taught. They knew the law. They knew what was right and proper. Did any of the Pharisees believe in Him? No. But the people who knew nothing of the law hung on every word He said (John 7:48-49). According to all they knew, Jesus threatened their place and their nation (John 11:48). He threatened their comfort. Because of their lack of knowledge and understanding they remained in their position. When it was all said and done, they won out and got rid of Jesus. He whom they were afraid of. He whom they did not have complete knowledge of. As a result, they failed to grow. They continued doing things their way, lost in sin and blindness. They had a report circulated that Jesus’ disciples came and stole the body while the guards were asleep (Matt 28:11-15). Because of their fear, their lack of knowledge and understanding, a nation is still looking for the Messiah, not knowing that He has already come and made a way for them to leave sin and enter eternal life.
Our lives function in much the same way. Many times we get into a comfortable mode of, “I like it just the way it is. This is perfect.” At that moment, growth stops. Anything that challenges our comfortableness is seen as threatening, intrusive, and unwelcome. Because of this we unfortunately say no to many things that will lead us closer to God in our spiritual growth. A sustained level of activity does not equal growth. It is an ever increasing level of activity that creates growth. God does not call us to be what we are comfortable with, but what He sees we can be. (Judges 6:11-16). | |
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Our Members Continuous Prayer Concerns:Tressie Allen, Lola Baker, Joyce Bullard, Donald Burgess, Iwanna Campbell, Joe & Jimmie Clark, Patrick Cox, Orvil Dossett, Dean Fortenberry, Muggs Goodman, Brenda Jones, Itha Lewis, Cledas Manuel, Alton Mathis, Shelly Pulliam, Elsie Ridgeway, Louise Ragsdale, Theda Smith, Sandra Sullins, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker, Neal Williams, Olivia Winemiller. Friends & Family Continuous Prayer Concerns: Mitchell Baker, Melvin Block, Sherry Bradley, Candi Breckenridge Christie, Mike Driver, Rae Dee Eddington, Linda Fields, Suzie Ford, Leta Kirker, Laverne Long, Spencer Long, Eilene Madden, Ruth & Lonnie Moxley, Kim Sheppard, Betty Shirley, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Offie Thornton, Pat Turner, Ed Yarbrough. May Prayer Requests: Mae Lynn England, Shelly Pulliam, Matt Matheny, Linda Edwards, Timothy Watson, Charlene Heatherly, Betty Bond, Brannigan Carrick, Terry Rutledge, Shawn, Trey, Joel, Amber & Nancy Curtis, Naomi Walker, Diane Bise, Wilma Honey, Doris Williams, Hazel Cochren. June Prayer Requests: Travis Williams, Tom Joplin, Janice Rennicke, Bob Swink, Ava Lee Birdsong, Gail Dunham, Trae Grise, Emma Jean Mead, Wright Burlison, Jessica Wallace, Myra Barber, Carolyn Staggs, Gareth Godwin, family of Robert Smith, Donald Davis, Zack Long, Wanda Knabe, Neal Williams, Ralph McDonald, Franklin Roach, Tom Fife, T.A. & Ollie Brown, Vernon Smotherman, Bruce Fick family, Leslie Grise. Military: Amy & Adrian Knights, Larry Motts, Tyler D Reece, Vaughn Williams, Bryon Weatherman, Gerald Sykes, Michael Sykes, Adam Moore, Rodney Simpson, Jonathan Dobbs, Brian Dabouse, Tron Beesley, Raymond Gates, Timothy Spears, Michael Snodgrass. Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list. |
NURSING HOME SERVICES
Birthdays07-13-08 - Newport Healthcare @ 3:30pm 07-16-08 - Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30am
Elders Meetings
June 30 - Matilda Brownd June 30 - Harold Whybrew July 1 - Rosemary Fortenberry 
July 1 - Betty McKeeJuly 2 - Susie Rutledge July 3 - Ray Gist July 3 - Candice Hembrey July 3 - Loghan Lowery July 4 - Kelsey Robinson July 5 - Maci Scudder
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Information & Insights
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Potluck TODAY!!
Our Fifth Sunday Potluck is today!!
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Tuesday Afternoon
at the Movies Join us each Tuesday at 1:30 and enjoy the nice cool comfort of the main auditorium and a good movie! We have several movies lined up for this summer that are appropriate for all ages!! This weeks movie is “Same River Twice” about several friends who travel along a breathtaking and dangerous river. No food or drinks are allowed in the main auditorium. Children must be accompanied by an adult. | |
| Keys to Salvation: Hear the gospel ... Romans 10:17 - Believe the gospel ... John 3:16 - Repent of your sins ... Luke 13:3 | |
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Sacrifice "A Word from Ryan"
This past week I took 5 of our youth to Harding University's Uplift. The theme of the week was "Just Leave It." As Children of God, if we are going to be more and more like our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; we must let go of sin. We must sacrifice any idols in our life and we must die each day to sin. All of us know that an idol is anything that gets in the way between us and God. Idols can be TV, internet, cell phones, golf, work, friends, bad sinful practices, etc. If it gets in the way of our relationship with the Lord, we need to leave it at the altar. Once we sacrifice and leave it at the altar, then we need to alter our lives. We alter our lives daily to be more and more like Jesus Christ. Paul commands us to be Living Sacrifices (Romans 12:1-2). If there is anything that is keeping you from being all that you can be for the Lord, then it is time to sacrifice it to better your walk with God. | |
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Youth News
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T-shirt Design Contest!!
This year’s VBS theme is “His Name is Jesus” and will be held July 27 - 30. Everyone 12th grade and below is encouraged to enter t-shirt designs. We will combine forces with the Calhoun Street Church of Christ again this year and are planning on another successful VBS. T-shirt designs must be turned in TODAY!! |
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Business Card
A new preacher was visiting in the homes of church members. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer come to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote “Revelation 3:20” on the back of it and stuck it in the door. When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, “Genesis 3:10.” Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelations 3:20 begins “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.”Genesis 3:10 reads, “I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked.” |
Brown Bag Lunch
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| Confess Christ ... Matthew 10:32 - Be Baptized ... Mark 16:16 - Live faithfully ... Revelation 2:10 | |
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| Sunday Morning, June 29 Announcements/Prayer: Charles Burrow Communion Thoughts: John Clark June Bus Driver: Raymond Davis June Ushers: James McCartney & R. M. Bledsoe June Table Servers: Mitch Reid, Nate Watson, Melvin Loftin, Bo Brownd, Sarge Gay, Herb Heffington Closing Prayer: T. A. Brown Communion to Shut-Ins: Junior Hinkle & Bob Stiger Greeters: Front: Mark & Pam Brownd Front: Jack & Virginia Austin East: James & Brenda Bailey West: Rusty & Gail Bellinger
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Sunday Morning, July 6 Announcements/Prayer: Mitch Reid Communion Thoughts: Bob Stiger July Bus Driver: George Leland July Ushers: Freddy Gates & F. P. Jones July Table Servers: Guy Dale Adams, Brett Nicholson, Gus Ragsdale, Gene Moss, Verlon Manning, Marshall Stites Closing Prayer: Jason Tubbs Communion to Shut-Ins: John Chronister & Sarge Gay Greeters: Front: Nate & Elizabeth Watson Front: R. M. & Julie Bledsoe East: Herb & Wilma Heffington West: Larry & Deanna Kesselring
Sunday Evening, July 6
Wednesday Evening, July 9 | |||
Announcements
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around! 
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
June 29, 2008
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5 Tragedies
A man struck a match to see if the gas tank was empty. ~Selected | |||
Everyone is invited to join us each Wednesday during their lunch break at Brown Bag Lunch. Pack a lunch or drive-through and join us in the small auditorium.
This weeks BBL door prize was donated by Joyce Price and the lucky winner was Annie Watson.
