THE SAIPAN CHURCH OF CHRIST Drawing Strength JSrom The Courage of Other BY BILL HALL OF EASTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST How thankful we should be for wonderful examples of courage that spur us on to greater strength in the Lord's service. Paul was just such an example: "And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear" (Phil, 1:14) These brethren, formerly timid and reticent, were drawing strength from the courage of Paul. Other examples abound. Stephen's plea, ‘Lord, lay not this sin to their charge,” surely had for its source of strength the forgiving spirit of the Lord (Acts 7:60). Thessalonian church found a source of The strength in the example of the churches in Judea (1 Thess, 2:14). The Philippian church, a model of courage and conviction, could no doubt trace much. of its strength back to the wonderful example of patience and equanimity demonstrated by Paul and Silas while in their midst. The Hebrew Christians were admonished to "remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue oftheir life, imitate their faith” (Heb. 13:7) Christians of this generation are similarly drawing strength from the courage of others Young men who refuse to miss services ofthe church to play on a ball team; February 4, 2024 young women who refuse to be seen in public in scanty attire; businessmen who would lose their jobs rather than compromise their convictions; women. who continue to adom themselves in “meek and quiet spirits" whatever the sophisticated world thinks or says of them; sick people who bear their afflictions with patience and_ faith; elderly people who continue to attend worship when they are hardly able to go anywhere else; dying people who demonstrate how Christians ought to die; all are sources of strength and courage for others as they face similar circumstances. These all share a ‘common spirit with the great characters of the Bible: they see in their temptatio-Then those who gladly received his ord were ed: and that bapti day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship. in the breahing of bread, and in prayers ACTS 2:41-42 (NKJV) Want to make a prayer request, comment, suggestion, or praise report? Please scan the OR Code above or contact us through the information provided at the back of this bulletin. Drawing Strength From the Courage of Others (continued) ns, trials, afflictions, and persecutions a special opportunity to be like Christ, to demonstrate their fidelity to Him, and to provide a source of strength for those who might be weak and wavering around them. They seize the opportunity and stand, and all of us are stronger because of them. Of these courageous people this world truly is not worthy. courageous people this world truly is not worthy. Are we, however, to be always on the receiving end of the strength of others? As we draw strength from the courage of others, we must in turn become sources of strength and courage. Others look to us. Each of us has a "charge to keep," "God to glorify," and “a present age to serve.” ‘Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. . ” WHAT ARE THE WORRIES YOU WILL LET GOOF? HEBREWS 13:7 Gee GA THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READING: FEBRUARY 04 EX 16-18 05 EX 19-21 06 EX 22-24 07 EX 25-27 08 EX 28-29 09 EX 30-32 10 EX 33-35WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF CHRIST! ANI a a PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: VOUNCEMENTS: * The next PIBC would be on June 2024. + Teenagers Class every cancer. Sunday morning at + Jun Dy’s upcoming eye surgery. 9AM. + Pray that we would all be strong in the faith. + The world leaders and those impacted by wars and conflict a neorealeaiae all over the world. Lord’s Day—if you * Comfort and strength of those who has lost a loved one. cannot make it to © The health of Bro. Ruel’s wife: Sis. Lina Reyes. ts morning worship, you + Bro. Gary and Sis. Merle’s job opportunity at American Samoa, * Sis, Andy’s good health and that she may have the wisdom, love, | kindness, and strength to take care of the children at the day care. + Bro. Dave's job and health, * Bro. Joe Hill’s complete recovery. ANNOUNCEMENTS: “| © ONGOING PRAYER LIST: Men's Next Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 13 at 6 p.m. ~ Those who are on the sick list Lady's Fellowship will be on the Ist and 3rd Friday of every month, Deccan eesen ts Gp.m., at the church fellowship room. * Bro, John and Holy Cooper will be visiting with their daughter around © Sitae Terry, Mary Allen March. Conrad, Joe Hill, Lourdes * The next PIBC Classes will be on or around June 22, taught by Bro. Kalen, Steffanie Norita, ‘Nathaniel Furgeson. He will be traveling to Saipan with his wife and Brother Gary's parents children Alfred & Melba Byrd, Candy Tabora, Penny Harland, Dana Tyler, Alice Nearhery, Michelle Vankirk, Lourdes Hart Cabrera, Daniel Mensah, Lavefia del a Rosario, Jun Dy, Michael Dy, Richard Byrd, Avelina Lisua. Evangelism Ideas for any church member. Inspired by House to House, Heart to + Those who are struggling with their mental heatth, especially Sis. Christina Sakaziro and Bro. Michael Heart's Matt Wallin and Friends. LLUse church invitation cards, church bulletins, tracts, and church business by. cards. Aim to give away three every day. + Those who arein the 2.Share your testimony or the Word of Ged on social media cc ente conic and natural disasters. all @ Friend or member you haven't talked to in a long time of 3.Call a friend or family member you haven't taked to in a long time and + Those who are looking for ack if you could pray for them jobs or strugel financially and spiritually. '.Leave church invitation cards, church bulletins, tracts, or church business cards wherever you go (restaurants, stores, etc). ep rosea ore foreane the assembly and 5.Do on act of service for eomeone (ie. babysitting, lawn care, ete.) each becoming unfaithful to week or month as a way to develop interest in the church or create an a * Pray for the safety and ‘opening for Bible study (Matt. 5:6). nrtectonte i eseethl 6.Host « bible study/devotional at home or at the beach. are traveling. 7.0 ffer to give someone a ride to worship service. ‘+ Those whose families are 8.Gift someone a bible. far away. May the Lord keep them safe always.» 2 SAIPAN CHURCH OF CHRIST P.O. Box 500549 Church Phone: (670) 235 - 2270 Email: spnchurchofchrist@gmail.com Website: https://saipanchurchofchrist.weebly.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090069806301 Minister: Manuel Cabaluna 285 - 6170 Preacher: Gary Byrd 789 - 2245 Missionaries Dave Combs 789 - 0024 ASSEMBLY TIMES Sunday Morning Bible Class ... 9:00 AM. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship . .. 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study .. Assisting in Worship: Sunday Morning: Evening Worship: eee eee Announcements: Boyet Singing: Ruel Opening Prayer: Dave Singing: Boyet Lord's Supper & Giving: Willie Opening Prayer: Dave Assisting: Jun, Cris, KC Bible Reading: CJ Preaching: Dave Lord's Supper & Giving: Willie Preaching: Boyet Closing Prayer: Ariel Closing Prayer: Dave