ELDERS Curtis Burnett Larry Cochran Craig Hayes Bob McNicol DEACONS Rick Alcon Fred Bitting Steve Carman Doug Cleghorn Keith Guerra Jim Guthrie, Sr. D

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1 ELDERS Curtis Burnett Larry Cochran Craig Hayes Bob McNicol DEACONS Rick Alcon Fred Bitting Steve Carman Doug Cleghorn Keith Guerra Jim Guthrie, Sr. Dwight Marpel J. R. Marquez Wayne Moss Tony Ohlhausen Camden White Jim White Kyle Whittenberg MINISTERS Walter Lane Addison Keele Zane Heard MISSIONS Patinya Thitathan Megk Srisuthum Thailand Bheki Mamba African Christian College Moses Dlamini Wayne Sharp Yankton, South Dakota What: Wonderful Wednesday Meal When: September 12th SUNDAY Service Bible Class Evening WEDNESDAY Bible Class (Wonderful Wednesday) THURSDAY LADIES CLASS Time: 5:30 Where: Gym Come for some Pizza, Salad and Cookies. Followed by Worship and The State of the Church presented by the Elders SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 9:30am 11:00am 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:30am web September 9,2018 Vol. 53, No. 36 Out of the Boat (Living Uncomfortably) Matthew 14:29 Have you ever experienced forgiveness you didn t believe you could have? What an amazing feeling! But have you ever experienced the opposite, being shunned or somehow locked in guilt? This isn t what we want to feel, but sometimes we inflict it on other people. Matt. 6:14-15 and Eph. 4:32 share a picture of how God treats us based on how we treat other people. If we show forgiveness as God does, then our sins are forgiven. But, if we withhold it, God counts us as far away from him. Our attitude and willingness to forgive not only can hurt our earthly relationships but can become an obstacle in our relationship with God. No Christian is an island. God invites us to participate in his divine, mercy-filled character. Refusing to do so really does have negative effects on our lives: a dampened spirit, a heavy burden and spiritual bitterness (not to mention being far away from God). But transforming to become more like Christ and to forgive as God forgives pours out mercy not only on others but on yourself. For with the measure you use, the same will be used to you (Matt. 7:2). We have the wonderful opportunity to show the world what kind of a loving God we have by the way we love and forgive others. God has blessed us with the gift of his Son, even while we were still sinners. What an amazing feeling of spiritual restoration we have received. What an amazing gift we can pass on by how we imitate Christ. We must forgive as God forgives. ~Addison~

2 Netherwood News The Men s Retreat has been cancelled. There will now be an attended nursery available on Wednesday Nights. It s time to update our directory again. The proof copies will be passed around our Adult Bible Classes and on the back table in the Auditorium. IF EVERYTHING IS OK, PLEASE PUT A CHECK MARK OR AN OK BY YOUR ENTRY. If you have any questions see Judy Marshall or Mary Louise Brown. Children s Worship today for children 2 years old through Kindergarten. The Singles Luncheon is today after Bible Class at the home of Bettye Barker. The Women of Truth Bible Study is Tuesday, September 11th at 5:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. Ladies Game Night is Tuesday, September 11th at 6:30PM in the Library. Ladies Bible Class is Thursday, September 13th at 9:30AM. Babysitting will be provided. We are studying the book of Job. Attention Ladies! Do you have any jewelry, purses or scarves you no longer wear? Why not donate them to a good cause. Shine is an organization that brings together the mission needs of the school with the resources of the church. There is a box located on the Coffee Bar for your donations. There is a flyer located on the Bulletin Board by the Workroom with more details or you can contact Karen Scott from Mountainside Church of Christ. (Donations will be picked up on September 15th) Women s Prayer Time is Wednesday, September 19th. New Mexico Children s Home Needs Drive pick up is Thursday, September 20th. The suggested items are Body Lotion and Shout. Please give your items to Judy or Mary Louise or if you prefer to make a monetary donation, please give your gift to the office. Men s Prayer Time is Thursday, September 20th at 6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. Singles Game Night is Saturday, September 22nd. More details to follow. Financial Peace University classes will begin on Wednesday, October 3rd, taught by Andy and Amber Goldmann. Class starts at 6:00PM and dismisses at 8:00PM. Babysitting will be provided. More information to follow. All Ladies are invited to a Ladies Day at the Gallup Church of Christ on Saturday, October 6th. A flyer with more details is located bulletin board by the Workroom. Save the Date... The Albuquerque Christian Children s Home Annual Holiday Affaire Benefit Dinner & Auction is Saturday, November 10th. Invitations will be in the mail soon! If you re not on our mailing list and would like to be, please call: and we ll be sure you get on the list! We are in need of items for the Silent Auction. If you have any artwork, home décor, crafts, antiques, collectables or new furniture you would like to donate we would greatly appreciate it! All items donated can be given to Susie Alcon, Kristen Soden, Sheryl Cleghorn or Mary Louise Brown by Sunday, October 29th. Thank you so much for your support! Youth Devo Saturday, October 6th McCall s Pumpkin Patch Friday, October 19th Encounter LE at LCU November 16th-18th (For more details see Addison) Looking for a Bible Class? Check this one out. BY FAITH-BY SIGHT-The Historical Connection: taught by Skip Cole in the West Fellowship Hall. Learn a bit more about people, places and events which are mentioned in Bible accounts as we place them next to archeological evidence and historical records. Consider that while we are called to walk by faith (trusting what we cannot or may not actually see), we also understand that the Bible record is one of actual historical value with tangible evidence. Jesus was and is a real figure in history and so were His friends, Apostles and enemies; they lived in real time and in real places - among real folks; So too were all the previously recorded people, places and events predating the coming of Christ. Explore Pharaohs, Caesars, Kings, Tyrants, palaces, cities, battles, disasters and other interesting things mentioned in scripture and corroborated in archeology and historical records. Join us for a different look into Scripture for inspiration, encouragement and enlightenment. Comments and suggestions for the elders can be ed to: elders@netherwoodpark.com THE RECORD 09/02/2018 Sunday Worship 348 Sunday Bible Class 255 Wednesday 104 Ladies Bible Class 39 Contribution $13,486 Designated Contribution $1,822 Total $15,308 Budget $13,603 YTD Contribution $132,456 YTD Budget $136,456

3 Sick Barry Brooks is dealing with health issues. Bill Bedwell fell and is at Presbyterian Hospital. Pray for Martha Skinner, Ashley Guerra and Jane Partain as they go through their cancer treatments. Prayers Continue to pray for Angi Cunningham and Joshua Strickland with their recent loss of Sylvia. Pray for Robin Bitting, Wyatt Hart, Courtney Rohrer, Eric Cole, Zachary Henson, Shanarica Aragon, Ralph Roland, Kevin Deecke, Kwantell Kinsey, Hope Najera, Josh Najera, Jacob Mora, Stephan Stotts, Jon Mora and all our troops and their families. Pray for our Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders and their families. Thank you From my heart to yours, I want to thank you for the many prayers, cards, phone calls, and s each of you sent when Richard passed away last month (Aug 9th). From new friends to long-ago friends, I love you all. Colysta and children: Ken, Clayton, and Brenda Thank you for the prayers and nice cards regarding my recent health issues. I am feeling much better. God bless. Frank Vigil Words can t express our thanks for all the cards and notes of comfort during this difficult time. Our family greatly appreciates your support. God Bless, The Jane Partain and Tory Boucher families Order of Worship September 9, We Have Come into His House Welcome Psalm I Stand in Awe 72 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty 141 Heavenly Father, We Appreciate You Prayer 902 Nothing But the Blood (verses 1 & 2) 332 Lead Me to Calvary (verses 1, 2 & 4) Lords Supper/Offering 68 Give Thanks (Children s Worship) 749 The Battle Belongs to the Lord Scripture: I Peter 3:13-18 Sermon: Having Fun Living Uncomfortably Chase Moss 414 Anywhere with Jesus Shepherd s Blessing The Elders are available, if needed, by contacting any Elder personally, by phone, or by . You can also contact the office at to have an Elder notified of your need. Sunday Evening at 5:00PM

4 Having Fun Living Uncomfortably 1. Uncomfortable things can be 5. The path of least resistance offers an of comfort In this world you have trouble (John 16:33) 2. We must choose between and (Matthew 16:24) Choose the path that gives to your trouble 6. How to have more while being 3. There are types of A. Type 1 requires and provides B. Type 2 requires and provides A. Develop B. Manage your C. Use proactive 4. Following Jesus can be very (2 Corinthians 11) Where s the fun in that? (1 Peter 2:19) D. Surround yourself with the people Making God Doing it

5 Daily Bible Reading 2 Minute Daily Prep for Next Sunday, September 16th Uncomfortable Compassion: true compassion is often uncomfortable for us because it moves us to action for the sake of others. Monday, September 10th Deuteronomy 24:17-18 Justice for the Disadvantaged What reason does God give, through the Old Law that Moses is delivering, for showing compassion? What part does memory play? Tuesday, September 11th Proverbs 31:8-9 Speak Up! This is wisdom from the book of Proverbs, as well as a command from God. When is the last time you practiced this? Wednesday, September 12th Zechariah 7:8-10 A Call for Justice and Mercy What New Testament command(s) does this bring to mind? Thursday, September 13th Matthew 25:34-37 At The Final Judgment In this passage why do you suppose Jesus has the King speak in the first person ("I was hungry, I was thirsty...") instead of third person ("they were hungry, they were thirsty...")? Friday, September 14th 1 John 3:16-18 Love Evidenced by Actions John calls for self-sacrifice. What kinds of things can we give of to meet the needs of others? Saturday, September 15th Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan Your challenge today is to find something in this familiar parable that you haven't noticed before. Read it slowly and carefully and find a word or phrase that jumps out at you. Small Group Questions Sunday, September 9th What's the last thing you did that was laughout-loud fun? What uncomfortable activities have you engaged in that resulted in Type 2 fun? (Reminder: Type 2 fun requires more effort and provides delayed gratification) Read 1 Peter 2:18-24 Share a recent example of a time that following Jesus resulted in discomfort. Did you find any satisfaction in that experience at the time? Do you see it differently now in hindsight? How would you rate your grit? What do you personally need to do to improve your grit? What are some examples of unrealistic expectations in your life? How do they diminish your ability to find satisfaction in the midst of discomfort? How do the people around you affect your levels of fun in discomfort? To start getting these via each morning sign up at bit.ly/npdbrsignup