June 24, 2018 Vol. 34 No. 25. June 27. Stephen Rogers. Live in Harmony...

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1 June 24, 2018 Vol. 34 No. 25 June 27 Stephen Rogers Live in Harmony...

2 Your place for weekly news and updates! Our Summer Series continues to be a great blessing each week! If you missed any of the lessons, they are all available on our website. You can listen to them there or download them and listen to them anywhere! It was a special joy for me to get to share Dr. Dennis Loyd with you last Wednesday night. He and his wife have been good friends to us for 20 years. This week we welcome Stephen Rogers to our summer series. He has a long and wonderful friendship with our church family and we're glad he'll be here. We're also glad to welcome Nathan back (again). He's been away at camp all week with some of our teens and teens from all around the area. I'm so thankful Nathan is willing to go and work hard with our kids especially when it means getting in late on Saturday and having to turn right around and be ready for Sunday with all of us. He is a hard worker and we are blessed to have him as part of our ministry team here. We'll work to get him an extra nap or two this week to catch up. I leave for a week of camp with our 8-10 year olds in July. It's a busy summer for us but God is doing great things in so many areas of our church family. Be part of the action! -David Salisbury Moving Services I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Now this I do for the gospel s sake, that I may be partaker of it with you. 1 Cor. 9:22-23 Midweek Bible classes have been an important part of this congregation's fellowship and teaching ministry almost since it began meeting in brother Springer's home in As important as they are in the history of this congregation, they are a modern addition to the practices of the early church. For centuries after the church began, congregations met one time on Sunday. The first century church met at sunrise Sunday morning or at sunset of the first day of the week because Sunday was a work day in the Roman empire. But as times and culture changed, many Christians had more freedom to meet. The church had always met for times of fellowship and even to study whenever a group could get together. But with greater freedom, more planned corporate services were started. In the early 1800's, a great awakening took place in the West and part of that religious fervor led to mid-week "prayer services." These became what is now our Wednesday night services. It was never commanded in Scripture that the church should meet in the middle of the week, but it is certainly in keeping with the spirit of the early church who enjoyed that fellowship and study at every opportunity. And it has become a vital and important part of the work and ministry of the church. Because it is so important, the elders want every member to come to the midweek services that is physically able to do so. The elders have decided to move our midweek services for the week of July 4 to Tuesday night. They did this to allow more of you to be here without conflicting with holiday or vacation plans. In so doing, the elders are again emphasizing that midweek Bible class is important and they are willing to do anything they need to do to make this opportunity as convenient as possible for you. There is a tendency when anything is changed to think that the new time means it "doesn't count." Certainly, you can see it is quite the opposite. I hope you'll be at ALL our midweek Bible classes. I know it will be a blessing to you and your family. Today busy schedules often conflict with Wednesday night classes. But if the Lord is the most important person in our life and our relationship with Him is our highest priority, that should show up in how we schedule our time. I challenge you to put the Lord first in your time and be here every time the doors are open! -David 2 Corinthians 5:9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

3 The next Summer Devo is TONIGHT at the Buley's. Bible Image of the week Questions or Suggestions? Nathan Woolard - Youth and Family Minister nathan@hcofc.com or (919) Matt. 28:18-20 Also, SYS is at Northside Church of Christ on Tuesday. Those going will leave at 4:30 and get back around 11:00. HYG Summer Devo - Tonight Sr. High Canoe Trip - June 30 Family Campout - July Enlighten Youth Rally - Aug 3-4 HYM (Henderson Youth Ministry) Summer Calendars are available in the track rack (in the lobby). Please take one for your family. There are events for the elements as well as the youth group. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. We learn a few things in these verses. 1) Jesus is our authority. If we are not following Him, then we are not following the right person. There are no excuses. If it's not by the authorization of Jesus, then we are wrong. 2) We are supposed to GO and make disciples. This means that we (all of us) have a job of GOING and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ (cf. 2 Cor. 5:18-21; Romans 10:14-17). We must all evangelize and teach Christianity to those around us. We are to help people see how to be saved and then we are to help them to understand how to live from that point forward. 3) We also learn that we, ourselves, are supposed to be observing all that He has commanded us as well. This means that we not only become Christians and make Christians, but we also live as Christians ought to live. We must be willing to talk the talk and walk the walk. This means that if we are just filling a seat in the pew and not living our whole lives for Jesus then we are not as we should be. Don't forget that God does not want us to be lukewarm, but instead "all-in" for Him (Rev. 3:16). Be sure to sign up for the remind groups below that apply to your family and text your name to (919) Attention ALL Youth: Now that several of you have "graduated" into the youth group or the senior high group, please make sure you are a part of the correct remind groups. Remind is used a lot, so be sure to sign up for any of the reminders that apply to you. If you don't then you will not know what is going on. Also, parents please make sure you are a part of the correct groups as well (as seen to the left). Youth Group - to Sr. High - to Jr. High - to 81010

4 Serving the Assembly Sunday, 6.24 AM Service Announcements - Shane Boggess Song Leader - Nathan Woolard Opening Prayer - Karl Dawson Scripture Reading - Mark Springer Sermon - David Salisbury Closing Prayer - Scott Schue Sunday, 6.24 PM Service Opening Prayer - Mark Springer Scripture Reading - Mike Stone Closing Prayer - Greg Warmack Wednesday, 6.27 Service Song Leader - Brian Maddox Opening Prayer - Steve Stilwell S.S. Speaker - Stephen Rogers Closing Prayer - Walter Steely Prepare Lord's Supper - July Mary Taylor JoAn Rearden Greeters 6.24 Michael Lloyd Dusty Lloyd Nicole French Communion Servers Green Street Side Bob McIndoo Micah Busbey Orlen Donnelly Sam Springer Parking Lot Side Mike Coffman Karl Dawson Bob Eckels Jake Springer 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? At baptism, we ask a person to make what Paul calls the good confession (1 Timothy 6). When Peter confesses You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God in Matthew 16, Jesus tells him that this understanding the foundation of the church. In Matthew 10, Jesus promises that if we will confess His name before men, He will confess ours before God. If we want Christ to be our king, we must make that decision public. For The Record: Week of June 17, 2018 Sunday AM Class Sunday AM Worship Sunday PM Worship -100 Wednesday Bible Study 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, Juan Nunez, Mark Springer, Leland Steely, Tim Tapp Minister: David Salisbury Youth and Family Minister: Nathan Woolard

5 Continue to Remember Frances Abell Kaycee Burrough Lyn Carter Carol Cummings Juanita Dockery Cathy Fletcher Odie Mays Jim McIllwain Donna Moschner Jane Putman Magdalene Shelton Johnnie Simon Laverne Thomason Friends and Family Vicki Boggess - cancer - Shane Boggess mother June Bollinger - Marlene Stilwell s mother Jason Chaplin - Leukemia - Rhonda Fyffe s nephew Ronnie Clothier - Parkinson s - Sharry West s brother Kay Cook - Odie May s daughter Curt Dills - Juanita Dockery s brother Jamie Frick - friend of the Steely family Jerry Goben - friend of J.B. Slaughter Bill Gotee - cancer - J.B. Slaughter s brother-in-law Lee & Jean Groves - cancer - Mary Taylor's brother & sister-in-law Martha Harrod - Sue Farris' sister Ruby Hayes - Sue Farris sister Randall & Joan Hedges - friends of the Steely family Jim Hickerson - hospice - Marva Gendek's cousin Mitzi Holland - cancer - friend of the Maddox family David Klesk - Louise McIllwain s nephew Mike Maddox - Brian Maddox s father Bethanie McIllwain - Louise McIllwain's granddaughter Clark Nelson - Barbara Ray's nephew Dennis Osburn - Mary Sue Slaughter s brother Deryk Pritchard - brain cancer - Sue Ginn's friend Greg Ray - cousin of David Hust Vickie Rogers - cancer - Stephen Roger s wife Nancy Rummans - cancer - Mary Sue Slaughter's cousin Sylvia Slaughter - JB & Caroline Slaughter s sister Theresa Smith - cancer - Samantha Thompson s mother Joyce Stilwell - Steve Stilwell s mother Missy Vinson - Marsha Herzog's niece When God measures a man, He puts the tape around the heart instead of the head. "... for the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7 Prayer List Updates: Matthew Carter was in Deaconess Downtown with blood pressure problems last week. Julianna Woolard has shingles. Bethanie McIllwain, Louise & Jim McIllwain's granddaughter,will have double knee replacement surgery this week. Sympathy Our deepest sympathy is extended to Louise McIllwain on the loss of her sister, Lula Buford. The funeral services were Saturday. Friends and Family continued Joe Wilder - cancer - Marlena Buchanan's friend's son Mildred Yates - Mary Taylor's sister

6 TODAY - Leadership Meeting - The Elders meet at 4:00 and the Deacons meet at 5:00. Wednesday- Summer Series - Stephen Rogers will be our speaker this week. His topic will be "Live in Harmony with One Another." Make plans to attend every Wednesday night of the summer as we focus on Restoring the Heart of the Church. Kingdom Kids Class - This class is for 4 yr old - 5th grade. They will meet in the basement and it WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL June 27 Tom's Market Beef Brisket Potatoes Green Beans Roll Please sign up in the lobby or call the office. will run during our Wednesday night Summer Series. The nursery and 2-3 yr old class will be in their usual classroom, Jr & Sr High will meet in the auditorium. Wednesday Night Meal - The catered meal is $3.00 per plate. Please sign up in the lobby or call the church office. July 3- Midweek Bible Study - Due to the holiday, our midweek class has been moved to Tuesday this week to allow more members to attend. We'll meet at 7:00 for services but will not have a meal this week. Birthdays & Anniversaries - Michael Lloyd In 2018, we will be15using the His Word 16 - James & Amy Jarboe devotional guide which take you Linda will Johnson 1 - Leland Steely 17 -New Louis Testament Moschner through the entire in Crystal Wilkerson 18 Tish Nunnelly 2 - Bob & Sue Eckels a year. If you would like to buy a book, - Tim & Carol Tapp Barbara Raysign up in19 please thejoann foyerhays and we will 7 - Mason O'Nan order Wood the books as20a -group. The cost Billy & Barbara Rayfor a 11 - Lauren Jason & devotional isvalerie $6. Arvin 12 - Brian & Casey Maddox 21 -book Bert Thomas Geraldine Addison The July Birthday's & Anniversaries 14 - Chris Callen list will continue next week. "LIVE IN HARMONY WITH ONE ANOTHER" Stephen Rogers has been the pulpit minister for the Washington Avenue Church of Christ in Evansville since He is no stranger to this congregation and we have enjoyed a close friendship with him and our brethren across the river for many years. Stephen may preach in Indiana, but he is a son of the Bluegrass State. He was born in Stanton, KY before he attended both Freed-Hardeman and Lipscomb Colleges. He is married to Vicky and they have two children and four grandchildren.