A Pillar of Salt

Matthew 5.13

A great compliment

“People like that are the salt of the earth!”

Why is salt used as a metaphor?

Salt is connected with purity .

The Romans say salt is the purest of all things.

It comes from the purest of all things – the sun and the sea . STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
A Christian is to be an example of purity .
kyle@churchst.org
FAMILY MINISTER
Consider characteristics of our world and the lowering of standards. WHEN WILL WE LEARN? July 1, 2018
Bill Tankersley 993-8977
Tankersley69@cs.com
A Christian is called to demonstrate absolute purity in speech, conduct, and thought. I just don’t get it! Every time I open my Bible and read about the ongoing faith struggles of
YOUTH MINISTER the Israelites, as they wander in the wilderness, I get so frustrated! How could they miss it?
Caleb Taylor 993-2151 God clearly makes His presence known to them in so many differing ways, despite their
Salt is a common preservative . caleb@churchst.org
constant bickering and whining. Why do they find true faith so hard to achieve? Do they
HISPANIC MINISTER need evidence of God’s presence? They can look up by day and see the cloud overhead – or
It is used to keep things from going bad , and for preventing decay . Hector Cruz 993-0009 even see the pillar of fire leading the way and protecting them by night. Is that not enough?
hectorcruz@cscofc.org
hectorcruz@churchst.org
They can see the Ark of the Covenant that represents God’s presence – or they can eat daily
It preserves from corruption . SECRETARY manna, or drink water from a rock. As their faith continues to roller coaster, it seems the
Talitha Liggett 359-3597 children of Israel have a hard time learning valuable lessons.
A Christian is to have a cleansing influence on life. tbl76@bellsouth.net
Facing their enemies in battle is no different. God has some amazing and very unique battle
ELDERS strategies as He seeks to lead His people victoriously over their enemies. It quickly becomes
Defeat corruption – make it easier for others to be good. ELDERS
Steve Allen 212-8390 clear that effective battle strategy, in God’s army, always involves taking Him at His word
steveallen2@bellsouth.net
Wayne Cozart 224-2818 and doing things His way – even when they may not seem to make sense. The bottom line
Salt adds flavor to things. wayne@churchst.org
Wayne Cozart 224-2818 is this – the children of Israel win every battle when God is on their side and they also lose
wayne@churchst.org
David Jent 270-6631 every battle when He is not.
Christianity adds flavor to life, making it full. david@david
David Jent jentrealty.com
270-6631 The same is still true for us today. At least, we are much smarter and much more faithful
david@davidjentrealty.com
Don Ledford 615-714-3213 than the Israelites of old, aren’t we? Do we still make the same mistakes as they did? Do we
A Christian finds peace in the midst of worry.
dledford@ledfordexchange.com
Don Ledford 615-714-3213 sometimes find ourselves complaining, while failing to recognize God’s presence and His
dledford@ledfordexchange.com
Lee Morrison 703-4044 miraculous provision for our needs? Are we guilty of taking God’s blessings for granted?
A Christian finds joy in the midst of depression.
lee@churchst.org
Lee Morrison 703-4044 Sometimes, I wonder … Do we realize that, even today, we can be victorious in every battle
lee@churchst.org – as long as God is on our side? Why do we, like the Israelites, have such a hard time
A Christian is to be a diffuser of joy – the radiance of life!
DEACONS learning this lesson? What will happen if we link trust with obedience? When will we learn?
Will WilsonSteve Allen 359-
580-8821
4616
williamwilson364@gmail.com Kyle
What about us? Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
DEACONS
Grover Collins 359-5386
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159 CHILDREN’S HOME ITEMS FOR JULY: paper towels & Ritz crackers.
Uselessness invites trouble. Matt Ervin 637-1830
Grover Collins
Greg Hardison 359-5386
703-4231 JULY ACTIVITIES:
Matt Ervin
Joel Hargrove 637-1830
652-7143
We are meant to be the salt of the earth. Greg
Robert Hardison
Hopkins 703-4231
364-3927 July 4 Wednesday night, July 4, there will be a Special Holiday Service at 5
Joel
GaryHargrove
Lancaster 652-7143
359-5215 pm. There will be NO classes - everyone will meet in the auditorium.
If we show no example of purity, cleansing, or joy – our value is lost! Robert Hopkins
Kelly Lane 675-2852
359-5986
Gary Lancaster 359-5215 July 8 –11 Vacation Bible School - 6:00 - 7:30 pm on Sunday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm on
Joe Liggett 359-4929
Kelly Lane 359-5986 Monday - Wednesday.
Will our life be a “pillar of salt”? Ray Wakefield 359-2328
Joe Liggett
Clifford Whitaker 359-4929
637-3507 July 23 - 26 Day Camp for K-3rd grade. Get applications at Caleb’s door.
Ray
BrittWakefield
Wiles 359-2328
359-7702
Are we really the “salt of the earth”? Clifford
Mike WilesWhitaker 637-3507
359-4165 July 29 Back to School Bar-B-Que at the Lewisburg Rec Center. More details later.
Britt Wiles
Will Wilson 359-7702
293-6814
Mike Wiles 359-4165
 Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Richard Finley had hip replacement on Wednesday.
 Terry Spray will have knee replacement surgery on
July 10th at St. Thomas Midtown.
 Allen Haislip is back in NHC Lewisburg, Room 315.
 Cindy Bolton had a heart procedure performed on July 1 Lillie Thomas - 5
Wednesday at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. July 2 Emmaline Bless
Peggy Edens
Continue to Remember in Prayer ... Robby Giles
July 3 Becky Allen
 Steve Anderson, Camille Turner, Joann Frame (sister of
Emilee Ketchum - 14
Frances Burgett), Elizabeth Hardison, Teresa Neese,
Jimmy Nix, Ken Ezell, Margaret Wade, Carolyn Hulshof, July 5 James Jordan
Curtis Vandiver, Linda Fulghum, Allen Haislip Jeanne Wiles
July 6 Betsye Ledford
Ongoing Prayer Needs July 7 Tina Montgomery

 IN HOME SHUT-INS
Bobbye Lou Adcock, Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn,
Wynona Clark, Betty Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy July 1 Keith & Nancy Childers - 23 yrs
& Jo Ellen Haislip, Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike July 2 Billy & Pam Thomason - 36 yrs
McCollum, Roslyn Sutherland, Margaret Wade Gary & Theresa Lancaster - 48 yrs
 NHC LEWISBURG July 6 Colby & Lauren Hamm - 5 yrs
Pat Blackmore, Allen Haislip, Howard Haislip, Carolyn
Hulshof, Elise Murphy, Margaret Tyree, James Whitsett,
Alice Willis
Vacation Bible School  NHC OAKWOOD New memorial library books are
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton available in Room 13. Also books on
“Any Questions? ? ?”
July 8—11, 2018  VILLAGE MANOR
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry,
Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver *******************
Sunday: 6:00 til 7:30  OUR MILITARY The church office will be closed on the 4th
for the holiday. That evening we will meet
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd
Monday—Wednesday: 7:00 til 8:30 Lowrance
at 5:00 in the auditorium for a special
holiday service. NO Classes!
 OUR MISSION POINTS
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); Hope to see everyone
Bring your friends! World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail on the 4th at 5:00 pm!
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home;
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local
FOR THE RECORD
Hispanic Ministry
June 24, 2018

ITEMS NEEDED FOR VBS AM 362*

Hispanic 37
White top sheets; round plastic life saver floats;
wooden crates (any size); thick rope; wooden pallets PM 155
(any size); brown twine; artificial fern style plants; Bible Class 260*
bubble machines with bubbles; wood dock pilings; Wed. Night 183
TODAY! (5 pm) VBS Meeting blue duct tape; clear fishing line;
and white paper plates. Contribution $11,158.05
VBS – JULY 8 -11 (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED) We will also need Hawaiian Punch in jugs and cookies
for refreshments. Donations will also be taken. * includes Hispanic group
Please leave these in the church office, or in room 13.