August 5, 2012

Volume 12, Number 32

And Jesus answered and said to him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." So he said, Teacher, say it" (Luke 7:40). We like to be correct, but we just dont like correction. Now, I know there are times that we ask questions. All too often, we are only seeking confirmation of what we have already determined. If that sounds a bit to cynical, just ask yourself what correction you really need and want in your life. We call it constructive criticism. I guess we think that if we describe it as constructive, it will be more readily embraced. Frankly, if you have worked hard on something and have given it the best effort that you can muster, there is really only one thing you want: positive reception (and maybe a little praise). Even if we do receive positive accolades for something we have done, there will often be some helpful person who wants to offer you the benefit of personal wisdom and observation. Maybe someone should have gone to Monet and said, You know, if you would have just added a frog or two to your garden painting, I would have been more interesting. Well I guess everyone has the right to an opinion. It just doesnt always need to be expressed. On the other hand, some things need to be told. Some corrections need to be made. Jesus has made it clear that repentance is necessary. Without it, there is no hope. There were times that Jesus expressed appreciation for the faith displayed by His disciples. Then there were times that He had to confront them about the miniature size of their faith. Sometimes, those two contrasting expressions came in very close proximity to one another. Think about it. At one moment, Peter is stepping on the water in full trust of Jesus. At the next moment, he is fearful of drowning. His actions were worthy of comment. There is something I have learned through the years. Even the difficult criticisms, offered by people that have no room to criticize, are good points of learning. Listen to them. Examine yourself (honestly) in the light of them. Then act as you believe best serves Gods purposes. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Don and Jo Hutton have several difficulties dealing with pain and mini-strokes. Tara Stephens, Donna Schumanns daughter had back surgery last Tuesday morning. Bill Brooks, Dwain Thackers cousin is in V.A. Hospital with throat cancer. Libby Marshallcousin of Sammy and Jack Waganer is home, but still dealing with severe kidney problems. Kathryn Danner Stephen Hopkins sister has gone home from the hospital but remains very weak. Don Fleming - Bills brother is undergoing more treatments after finding a new tumor. Riley Baldwin chemo injections. Mark Baldwin, undergoing chemo treatments at home.

Dog Days
2 Timothy 4:2 As August brings the dry, hot days of Summer upon us, there is a tendency to retreat. The idea is to wait until more favorable conditions prevail. There is a nice appeal to the idea of finding a shady or cool place and simply waiting for the season to pass. Actually, retreating in August is a bad strategy. According to one investment guru, the time to invest is when others are not doing so. I dont know much about investing and making money. Still, the thought of taking advantage of those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer is an apt strategy. Pauls admonition to the younger preacher was to carry an urgency even when things seemed to be out of season. Let the dog days become the days of determined and advancing efforts as we see the coming of the crowded days of Autumn. Russ

Homebound or Limited:
Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel

Serving Overseas:
Perry Anderson

Happy Anniversary to ...

8/12 Jerry & Joretta Doyle 8/13 Brian & Emily Jaworsky 8/14 Keith & Becky McDougal 8/31 Layne & Donna Adams

Happy Birthday to ...

Elaine Martin Josh Dyer - Ruth Veitenheimer Joan Keenan Ryker Lowrance Amanda Adams Melanie Shelton 8/6 8/7 8/8 8/14 8/16 8/19 8/23

Announcements to Notice:
Annual Christian Mens Retreat at Camp Rock Creek: The annual retreat is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, August 13 & 14. Programs and Registration forms are available on the table in the foyer. Mens Breakfast: The next Mens Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, at 8:00 am. How about some pancakes and sausage?

New Adult Classes We have three adult classes on Sunday

mornings. Each class meets in the one section of the fellowship hall. Adult #1Teacher: Jerry DoyleThis class meets in the north end of the fellowship hall (where the New Testament class has been meeting). Adult # 2Teacher: Joe Downs (first month) - This class meets in the center room. This is the Young Families class and is using the Joshua Generation material. Adult # 3Teacher: Russ Dyer (first quarter) - This class meets in the south end of the fellowship hall. This class is studying Biblical Attitudes (starting with the Beatitudes). Wednesday Evening : The Autumn Ladies Bible Class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday evening, September 5. Ladies, if you plan to be a part of that class, sign the list on the bulletin board. For other questions contact Nancy Coleman. We need to know how many of the study books to purchase. Men NeededVolunteer men are needed to teach the Nursery through Kindergarten classes on Wednesday evenings, beginning in September, in order to allow the ladies to attend the Ladies Class. Looking Ahead Gordon Fuchs from the Tipton Childrens Home will be with us on Wednesday evening, September 12. Teacher Appreciation DinnerFriday, September 21, 7:00 PM. All teachers and spouses are invited to attend this dinner to honor and thank you. See Walter McFadden for details.

Summer Series: Great Questions from the New Testament

Wednesday: August 8If God is For Us Who Can be Against Us? Romans 8:31-39 Speaker: Steve Bailey Mesquite Church of Christ, Mesquite, Texas

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (8/12/12)

Order of Service
Announcements Scripture: 1 Kings 17:14-16 Song 438 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less Song 436 Nearer Still Nearer Prayer Song 442 My Faith Looks Up to Thee Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 937 I Stand in Awe Sermon: Living on Gods Provisions Song 272 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Song 872 I Am Crucified With Christ Prayer

Announcements
Michael Berry

Greeters
Wayne & Mary Haynes Blue & Linda Suarez Dwain Thacker

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Stephen Hopkins

Alex Suarez Bill Sherman Chad Bruner Donel Ruminer Bill Fleming Horace Phillips DeWayne Ross Sunday Arless Murray Brian Jaworsky Don Worden Fred Jones Dan Jolliff

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Dwight Andrews Hubert Nelson

Prayers (pm) Schedule of Services Bible study Worship Worship

Wednesday 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Deacons Michael Berry Joe Downs Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

God Is Good Always!

Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer Caleb Eggleston

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