Are You Kidding God?

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1 Volume 19, Number 30 July 28th, 2013 Are You Kidding God? by Dave Rogers One of the first laws ordained by God is the law of procreation. In Genesis 1:11, He pronounced, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth; and it was so. Even before He created man, God directed that all plants and animals (as well as man!) would produce offspring like the parents: Apple trees produce apples, not oranges; cats have kittens, not puppies; and so on. When a farmer plants wheat, he expects to harvest wheat, not weeds! Many times in the bible, the Holy Spirit employs this fact of life to emphasize that our actions, words, and thoughts all bring about predictable results. When the wise man wrote in Proverbs 22:8 that He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, he was writing from firsthand experience as well as inspiration! God told Hosea to marry a faithless woman so He could show His own people just how unfaithful they had become toward Him. Despite His encouragement and pleading for Israel to leave their evil ways and return to faithfulness, God s people chose to suffer under wicked men like Ahab in Judah and Jeroboam in Israel. Hosea wrote of them that They sow the wind, and reap the whirlwind (Hosea 8:7 a ). Their wickedness and stubborn persistence in evil came home to roost in their days of oppression, persecution, and captivity. God s law of procreation is still in full force today. Plants and animals still produce according to their own species, and evil desires and thoughts still beget wicked actions (see James 1:14-16). The apostle Paul counsels us to not be deceived in this respect, Galatians 6:7. If we indulge in materialism, worldly thinking, immodest dress, sour and unsanctified speech; if we habitually foul our mouths with toxic talk, allow our eyes to be filled with adultery and fornication, overlook and excuse petty theft because it s so common; if we reserve righteous words for use only on Sundays, but seek to blend in on Mondays, then our hypocrisy shall surely come back upon us in eternity! Let us be more aware of our thoughts, that we may effectively police them and keep them holy; as [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7). Jesus said that it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles us, Matthew 15:11. If it is reasonable for us to live holy, acceptable lives in the sight of God (and it is, Romans 12:1), then we need to work at letting God s will influence every aspect of our lives, whether great or small. If we live two-faced lives, we fool no one but ourselves; certainly not our Father! Who are you trying to kid: GOD? I Wonder Why? by Dave Rogers I read somewhere that if we attended public school classes on the same once-or-twice-aweek schedule as our bible classes, it would take us 12 years just to finish the first grade! When we skip bible classes altogether, we ve basically chosen to be spiritual kindergartners. Some will argue preacher, I can study my bible at home! but the question to answer is DO you? How does it make sense to skip these spiritual meals when some of us are in danger of starving to death spiritually?

2 Family Matters David Poskevich Had an Electro-Shock test done this past week on his feet. Larry Obert Has an infection in his leg. Kathy Noble Is home recovering from knee surgery. Decieta Lyons Is feeling better. Billy Weaver - Mary Frances father is in ICU at Southern Regional Hosp after a massive stroke. Gerry Moss Started radiation this week. Larry Carroll- Is home in severe pain. Annette Benefield- Is home recovering from her fall and will start therapy soon. Pat Butler- Rachel Thibodeau s grandmother is recovering from surgery at Henry Piedmont Hospital. Congratulations To Coney & Jean Johnson at the birth of their new great-grandbaby. Matthew was born on July 23 rd weighing 7lb 4oz. and 21 inches long. Members With Health Problems: Sally Wallace, David Poskevich, Mattie Croix, Amy Nash, Audrey Shaw, Becky Higginbotham, Janis Libby, Larry Carroll, Nobie Davis, Mattie Williams, Una Fortson, Equillar Butler, David & Shirley Lee, Dick & Lillian Gray, Hick & Estell Higginbotham, Butch & Joann Trawick, David & Jill Nash, Ed & Doris Buckner Shut-ins: Annette Benefield, Frances Elders, Opal Mann and Lillie Belle Sharpe Others: Mary Martin (Willie Martin s sister) John Butt will take pictures on the first Sunday of each month. If you have not had your picture taken or need a new one, John will be in room 129 August 4th after the AM Service. SERVE OTHERS Galatians 5:13 Fayetteville Church of Christ 2013 Goals 1. Provide Positive Environment for Visitors (support Open Arms Program) 2. Increase Visitation Participation/Support and in home visits (visitors and members) 3. Provide Fellowship Opportunities (to bring visitors) 4. Increase Congregation Involvement (in serving the needy) I Pet.1:22 5. Provide for Meals and Other Needs (to those who are suffering) Js. 1:27 6. Support our Service Activities (by identifying opportunities and ways to carry them out)

3 July 31st is our last VBS Night Fruit of the Spirit It s a Blue Ribbon Life Come join us for a Hot Dog, chips, drink and ice cream or cookies at 6pm Wednesday Night. Youth Calendar July 28 Bowling after PM Service-Middle & High School July 31 VBS at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall Aug 12 School Starts Back Aug 18 Area Wide Youth Devo at Middle Fayette COC Calendar Aug 1 Father/Son Night at the Braves Game Cost $ see Luann for details if you plan on going. Aug 2 Game Night at 6pm Aug 10th Lithia Springs COC 21st Ladies Day If life gives you scraps...make a quilt Speaker: Tish Clarke 8am-1pm, Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided Please sign up if you plan on attending. Aug 11 Congregational Meeting at 5pm Aug 16 Silverwings Dinner at 6pm Aug 18 Teacher Appreciation Dinner after the PM Service Aug Polishing the Pulpit Refresh Renew Recharge Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Tn. Sept 10 Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 10am

4 WORSHIP ASSIGNMENTS Call to Worship Scripture Reading Opening Prayer Song Leader Preside Lord s Supper Sermon Response Elder Announcements Closing Song Prayer Evening Service Opening Prayer Scripture Reading Sermon Closing Prayer July 28 Pending Dave Hopkins Stan Mitchell Curtis Hurt Maylon Swann Tommy Chapman Jordan Madison William Ravenell Ray Russell Rick Sharpe Zeke Poskevich Jack Sorrell Dave Rogers Jim Pelfrey Greg Nash Harry WIlliams Rick Sharpe Pending Singing Service Jim Scoma Andy Johnson Kim Cline Fayetteville Church of Christ Ladies Day September 21st, 2013 Harvesting God s Word Speaker: Nancy Daniels and Gospel Meeting September 22-25, 2013 Speaker: John B. Daniels, Sevierville Church of Christ Address: 870 Redwine Road Fayetteville, Georgia Monday Friday, 9-4 Office Telephone (770) , (770) Fax mail@fcoc.com Web Page: Minister: Dave Rogers (361) Dave.rogers@fcoc.com Youth Minister: Greg Nash, (404) (cell) gnash999@gmail.com Office Secretary: Susie Graham celiagraham@bellsouth.net Assembly Schedule: Sunday 9:00 am Bible Classes 10:00 am Worship Service 6:00 pm Worship Service 10:00 am Tuesday Morning Bible Class (September 11 May 14) 7:00 pm Wednesday Night Communion Preparation Mattie Croix & Jannie Murphy Nursery Joan Poskevich & Amy Nash Care of Building Hugh Kelly & Bob Howell 1-15 David Hopkins/Tom Durden Andy Johnson/John Butt Elders: Gerry Whitacre (770) Jim Garner (770) Jim Pelfrey (770) Deacons: Dennis Graham Hugh Kelly Jerry Kendrix Andy Johnson Paul Lyons Stan Mitchell David Poskevich Jack Sorrell Ushers 28-Jim Lindsey/Bill Ruffer 8/4 Michael Boelsterli/Tom Durden 11 Andy Johnson/Michael Madison 18 Anthony Ravenell/Rick Sharpe 25 Jack Sorrell/Maylon Swann Open Arms 28-Jo Ruffer, Jasi Quinn, Doris Buckner, Jean Johnson, Anne Siebert, Thomas & Meggi Quinn 8/4-Gerry Moss, Zeke Poskevich, Barbara Edmonds, Susie Graham, Linda Armstrong, Greg & Amy Nash Our Missionaries Graham, Elizabeth, Joshua, Megan, Bethany & Elijah McDonald Scotland,11 Woodhead Ct, Westfield, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, G68 9DB graham@gmcd.net Skype: gmcd105 or Scott & Rebecca Shananhan Pohnpel scottshanahan@hotmail.com Kenloy & Ivell Walker Jamaica Brown s Town Church of Christ, Forrest & Burma Chapman, Georgia Hiawassee, Ga. ftc1952@alltel.com

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