March 3, 2019 Vol. 35 No. 9 IMPERFECTLY FOLLOWING GOD S PERFECT PL AN. LESSON 5: Get YOUR FEET WET

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1 March 3, 2019 Vol. 35 No. 9 IMPERFECTLY FOLLOWING GOD S PERFECT PL AN LESSON 5: Get YOUR FEET WET

2 It seems that winter is not done with us yet! Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday and Spring begins on March 20 (according to the calendar). Our farmers are eager to be able to work in the fields and begin the planting. All the signs point to the fact that Spring will be here soon if we can just hang on. How many times in our lives do we find ourselves in a cold snap, maybe even an unexpected one? All the signs tell us that a spring of new growth and new life is just ahead if we can just hang on until then! May God give us strength to be faithful and faith to be strong! The March edition of our King's Copy Scripture writing program is available. We're focusing on grace and forgiveness this month. I'm thankful for each of you who has continued to write these verses down daily. I've also heard from many who have fallen off track but gotten back into the habit. Don't give up! This month our verses are all about second chances, so if you haven't been writing with us, jump and start here! It's amazing what will happen when you "do the write thing" and spend time in God's Word every day. To Him be the glory! -David Salisbury Devotion Then Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it for herself on the rock, from the beginning of harvest until rain fell upon them from the heavens. And she did not allow the birds of the air to come upon them by day, or the beasts of the field by night. 2 Samuel 21:10 In the passage above, Rizpah is mourning the death of her two sons, who were executed and their bodies were exposed to the elements. She guards the bodies from the birds and the beasts day and night. Her love for her sons motivated her to do this. If she could maintain her vigil in such a devoted way, what excuse could we offer for not being able to focus on the suffering and death of our Lord for a few moments each Sunday during the Lord's Supper? Just as she chased away the birds and animals, should we chase away every thought that threatens to intrude upon our meditation time? While it is so easy to think about other things during that time, it is a sign of our devotion when we exercise self control and center our thoughts on the reason for our worship. She stayed awake night and day out of love for her sons, yet we struggle to stay awake for a Bible Your place for weekly news and updates! reading or sermon. She was there night and day to meet every challenge, yet we find feeble excuses to miss Bible class or even worship. Her sons were executed as criminals yet she refused to be ashamed of them. What about our attitude toward the one who was executed as a criminal on our behalf? Rizpah stood alone to care for her sons. Are we willing to be the only one who stands up for our Lord or do we let the voices of the crowd make us shrink back? Rizpah's motivation was pure and understandable. A mother's love is a powerful force. She did an amazing thing which was eventually noticed by the King and rewarded. And yet our motivation is even more powerful. Christ died in our place and took our punishment. When the King of Kings takes notice of our devotion, will He reward us? -David 2 Corinthians 5:9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

Elements Mini Lock-in - March 8 HYG Family Devotional - March. 9 Video Game Tourn. - TBD Silver Shamrock Dinner - March 16 Be sure to pick up a calendar in the lobby!

Nathan Woolard - Youth and Family Minister nathan@hcofc.com or (919) 200-8416 FM Choose this day whom you will serve...but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

root study from the lobby! word within: courage. To encourage our kids means to give them (All parents/guardians and youth may attend these events.

Parents are called to discipline their children (Proverbs 19:18), but discipline is not the same as encouragement. Disciplining is something we do; encouraging is something we are.

3 Elements Mini Lock-in - March 8 HYG Family Devotional - March. 9 Video Game Tourn. - TBD Silver Shamrock Dinner - March 16 Be sure to pick up a calendar in the lobby! (Dates are subject to change.) Bible Image of the week The sign-up sheet for the March Madness Video Game Tournament is still Online! The tournament start and end date will be announced once we have enough sign-ups. : YOUTH ONLY Youth Group - to Sr. High - to Jr. High - to Silver Shamrock Attention all HYG: Be sure that you are available to serve for the Silver Shamrock Dinner on March 16th at 5:00pm. QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? Nathan Woolard - Youth and Family Minister nathan@hcofc.com or (919) FM Choose this day whom you will serve...but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. - Joshua 24:15 HENDERSON FAMILY MINISTRY Upcoming Event Descriptions: Be sure to pick up your monthly family Weekly Quote: If you take a close look at the word encourage, you will notice the root study from the lobby! word within: courage. To encourage our kids means to give them (All parents/guardians and youth may attend these events.) HYG Family Devotional This event will now be March 9th starting at 6:00pm at the Woolard's. All who are in the HYG (6-12) and their families are invited to attend! Be sure to sign up for the remind groups below that apply to your family and text your name to (919) courage. Every day our children need courage to stand up for what is right and make good choices at home, at school and with their friends. Encouragement shouldn t be confused with discipline. Parents are called to discipline their children (Proverbs 19:18), but discipline is not the same as encouragement. Disciplining is something we do; encouraging is something we are. I like to think of encouragement as being in the air we breathe. It s the atmosphere of our home. It s in the sparkle in our eyes and the lilt of our voices. When utilized properly, encouragement invites excellence and obedience. It opens doors for optimism and a positive approach to even challenging tasks and assignments. Encouragement allows for risk, a necessary quality for growth and obedience. Kathy Koch, Encourage Your Kids to Get Better Behavior From Them

4 Serving the Assembly Sunday, 3.3 AM Service Announcements - Bob McIndoo Song Leader - Nathan Woolard Opening Prayer - Juan Nunez Scripture Reading - Mike Coffman Sermon - David Salisbury Closing Prayer - Jason Arvin Sunday, 3.3 PM Service Opening Prayer - Micah Busbey Scripture Reading - Robert Dixon Closing Prayer - Mark Springer Wednesday, 3.6 Service Song Leader - Josh Fletcher Opening Prayer - Brad Carter Devotional - Nathan Woolard Closing Prayer - John West Prepare Lord's Supper - Mar. Betty Hancock Greeters 3.3 Fred Barnett Wanda Barnett Barbara Barr Communion Servers Green Street Side Steve Stilwell Scott Schue Bobby Eckels Brandon Bridges Parking Lot Side Brad Carter Sam Wood Mark Springer John Riley Dawson The Plan of Salvation Hearing (Romans 10:17) Belief (Hebrews 11:6) Repentance (Luke 13:3) Confession (Matthew 10:32) Baptism (Mark 16:16) Faithful Living (Rev 2:10) What does it mean? Becoming a Christian is just the first step in a life long journey of discipleship. Paul says that living the Christian life is like running a race and the end of our life is the finish line of the race. In Revelation 2:10, Jesus promises a crown of life to His followers who are faithful throughout their life. It doesn t mean we re perfect, but it does require us to be faithful. Don t quit on the Lord! He has promised to be faithful and asks us to do the same. For The Record: Week of February 24, 2018 Sunday AM Class - 83 Sunday AM Worship Sunday PM Worship - 76 Wednesday Bible Study - 95 Contribution - $ 5, Congregational Leadership Elders: Fred Barnett, Bob McIndoo, Rodney Newton, Stephen Stilwell Deacons: Jason Arvin, Shane Boggess, Micah Busbey, Brad Carter, Karl Dawson, Josh Fletcher, Brian Maddox, Juan Nunez, Mark Springer, Leland Steely, Tim Tapp Minister: David Salisbury Youth and Family Minister: Nathan Woolard l

Continue to Remember Frances Abell Ruby Brantley Kaycee Burrough Lyn Carter Carol Cummings Juanita Dockery Cathy Fletcher Frieda Higgs Jerry Hodges Mary Kissell Odie Mays Jim McIllwain Jane Putman

5 Continue to Remember Frances Abell Ruby Brantley Kaycee Burrough Lyn Carter Carol Cummings Juanita Dockery Cathy Fletcher Frieda Higgs Jerry Hodges Mary Kissell Odie Mays Jim McIllwain Jane Putman Sherry Rashidian JoAn Rearden Magdalene Shelton Johnnie Simon Laverne Thomason Brad Whitledge Friends and Family Cheryl Bealmear - cancer - mother of Todd Bealmear Joyce Belt - Karen Shockley & Regina Taylor's mother June Bollinger - Marlene Stilwell s mother Wesley Campbell - Jean Campbell's son Jason Chaplin - Leukemia - Rhonda Fyffe s nephew Margaret Clayton - Jerry Buchanan's cousin Ronnie Clothier - Parkinson s - Sharry West s brother Tracy Critser - cancer - Mike Coffman's daughter Norma Darnall - Sharon Bundy's mother Curt Dills - Juanita Dockery s brother Mary Dixon - Robert Dixon & Linda Johnson's mother Hannah Gates - young friend of David & Janice Leigh Bill Gotee - cancer - J.B. Slaughter s brother-in-law Lee Groves - cancer - Mary Taylor's brother Martha Harrod - Sue Farris' sister Lane Hinton - melanoma - Sue Ginn's nephew Vickie Rogers - cancer - Stephen Roger s wife Nancy Rummans - cancer - Mary Sue Slaughter's cousin Robin Ryan - cancer - Sherry Rashidan's sister Robbie Slaughter - JB & Caroline Slaughter's brother Sylvia Slaughter - JB & Caroline Slaughter s sister Theresa Smith - cancer - Samantha Thompson's mother Linda VanBritson - cancer - Drew VanBritson's grandmother Joe Wilder - cancer - Marlena Buchanan's friend's son Mildred Yates - Mary Taylor's sister TURN YOUR CLOCK AHEAD 1 HOUR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT PRAYER LIST Updates: Jerry Hodges had a slight set back and remains at Health South. Magdalene Shelton is improving and will be going to rehabilation soon. Brad Whitledge began chemo treatments last week. Jane Putman is having some health issues. "Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you shall glorify Me." - Psalms 50:15

6 March 6 - Wed. Night Meal - This is a catered meal. The cost is $3.00 per plate. Sign up in the lobby or call the church office before 1:00 on Monday. March 8 - Elements Mini Lock-in - This event is for our elementary age kids. See Nathan for details. March 16 - W.O.W Group - The Women of Worth Group will meet in the Youth Room. See Josh and Laken Fletcher or Jean Cambell for more information. March 16 - Silver Shamrock Dinner - Sign up in the lobby for this event. Nathan and our youth offer an amazing night of good food and entertainment for our "silver" members as a way of recognizing the special place they have in our church family. March 17 - Julie Montgomery/ Matt Grissom Wedding Shower - The shower will be in the Fellowship Hall at 2:00. The couple is registered at Wal-Mart and Bed, Bath and Beyond. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL Up In Smoke Pulled Pork Baked Beans Chips Dessert Please sign up in the lobby or call the office by 1:00 on Monday. Silver Shamrock Dinner Nathan and our youth offer an amazing night of good food and entertainment for our "silver" members as a way of recognizing the special place they have in our church family. Please sign up in the lobby or call the church office. This is a great opportunity to get to know our youth as well as enjoy an evening of food and fun. Wedding Shower We will have a wedding shower for Julie Montgomery and Matt Grissom on Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 in the Fellowship Hall. The couple is registered at Walmart and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Nursing Home Service Every Sunday at 4:00 at RedBanks You can meet us there or ride the church bus from the church parking lot at 3:45.

January 20, 2018 Vol. 35 No. 3

WWW.HCOFC.COM January 20, 2018 Vol. 35 No. 3 What Will You Do For Love? And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace