Volume 18, Number 5 January 29th, 2012 SPIRITUAL MATURITY. Charlie T. Garner, Sevierville Church of Christ

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1 Volume 18, Number 5 January 29th, 2012 SPIRITUAL MATURITY Charlie T. Garner, Sevierville Church of Christ Spiritual Maturity is not to be assumed merely because one has been a Christian for many years. Hebrews 5:12-14 affirms that fact. Spiritual maturity is not proven by large amounts of scripture committed to memory, for there is a vast difference between knowing truths and making application of those truths in daily living. Then, too, spiritual maturity cannot be determined by how large of a following one builds for himself. Spiritual maturity becomes increasingly evident in our lives as we reduce the disparity between what we say we love and what we show we love; between what we say and what we do; between what we claim and how we act. Swift to hear, slow to speak. James 1:19 Pray(ing) without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Increasing the fruits of righteousness in our daily life. II Cori. 9:10 Ready unto every good work. Titus 3:1 Importing to those in need. Luke 3:11 Trusting in the Lord completely. Proverbs 3:5 Uncorrupted in doctrine. Titus 2:6-8 Abounding in love toward another. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Laying up treasure in heaven, not on the earth. Matthew 5:19-23 Magnifying Christ in one s manner of life. Philippians 1:20 Abstaining from every appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Telling others the truths of God s Word in love. Ephesians 4:15 United as one with the brethren. Psalms 133:1 Redeeming time. Ephesians 5:16 Inclined toward good counsel. Proverbs 4:20-22 Trying the spirits to determine if they be of God. 1 John 4:1 Yielding to God. Roman 6:13 Spiritual maturity does not just happen it is diligently worked toward and developed as we make the principles of Christian character more practical in our lives. Very simply put, spiritual maturity is being stronger in the faith each day of our life than we were the day before; confidently drawing on our faith for the solutions of life s problems; happily accepting the Lordship of Christ over my life; exhibiting genuine concern for the physical and spiritual welfare of others; understanding this life as nothing more than a pilgrimage to a far greater, more meaningful one of an eternal nature: accepting the major thrust of life as being selflessness, not selfishness; when our first love is the cause of Christ. 870 Redwine Road Fayetteville, Georgia & (fax)

2 Family Matters Larry Carroll - Is not feeling well. Bob Neff Amy s father is having more health problems. Darren Smith - Is starting a new treatment to help him use his hands. Cindy & Braxton Fortson Una s 9 year old great nephew is having problems with his blood count. Larry & Carolyn Harry - Carolyn, a friend of Jeannie Murphy, has cancer. Their address is 511 Harper Dr., Tunnel Hill, Ga Mansel Carpenter April Duke s grandfather is in Piedmont Newnan Hospital, room 124 not doing well. Prayer Request: John Siebert came forward last Sunday requesting prayers of the Church. And Denise Biles came forward Sunday evening requesting prayers for strength. Please keep John and Denise in your daily prayers. Members With Health Problems: Linda Williams, Mattie Williams, Equillar Butler, Larry Carroll, Una Fortson, Annette Benefield, Lurlene Richie, Nobie Davis, Paul & Decieta Lyons, Butch & Joann Trawick Those with Cancer: Martha Buchanan, Ronnie Beckwith, Sharon Burdette, Keith Killingsworth, Tom Holcomb, Lynn Ward, Jordyn, Slaydon, Brodie Quinn, Ann Marie Vemillion, Jim Atnip, Carrie Keith, Ali Rojas, Sam Jackson, Lynn Drago, Sherry Jackson, Jofaye Mackey, Jennifer Ford, Rupearl Sharpe, Kathy Thacker, Eddie Sapp, Staci Knock, George Veale, Dennis Dunn, Larry Huff, Humphrey Mayes, Buddy Pugh, Kay Price & Brent William Shut-ins: Lillie Belle Sharpe, Liz Copeland, Braunda Snow, Jasper & Iris Jones, Kathryn Hardy, Darren & Linda Smith, Dorothy McLaughlin, Frances Elder, Willard & Opal Mann Those in the Military: Wanda Jones Evan, Japan; Richard Fennell, Thomas Quinn, Patrick Gabriel & Andrew Hibbs, Afghanistan; Brandon Foster, SC; Brad & Ansley Willis, Afghanistan ; Sonya McNair, Germany. Others: Mansel Carpenter, Carolyn Kendrick, Dennis Etheridge, Mary Alice Holloward, Gloria Mitchell, Irene Jackson, Darrell Nash, Bob Neff, Shawn Amon, Una Winter, Dorothy Beckwith, Chris Siebert, Len Gower, Melanie Ponder, Gerald & Linda Sudduth, Angela Whitcher, Burma Chapman, Joan Manning, Joyce Green, Chad Vickers, Amy Alexander, Mia Margues, Dot Daly, Holly Spicer, Billy & Betty Barnette, Ella Mae Williams, Marvin Cook, Mayes Howard, Bennett Cozart, Anthony Lyons, Steve & Rita Green, Wes Sorrell, Geneva Pyron, Alisa Fields, Billy & Mary Weaver. Our Missionaries: Graham & Elizabeth McDonald, Scotland Kenloy & Ivell Walker, Jamaica Scott & Rebecca Shanahan, Pohnpei Forrest & Burma Chapman, Georgia

3 Fayetteville Church of Christ Monthly Goal Love God (know His word) Psalm 119:7 Youth Calendar Pew Packers Sunday Afternoon at 5:40pm Feb 5 - GIFT class at 2pm, room 121. Feb 18 - GIFT CLASS Ladies Day, Purity Feb Challenge Youth Conference in Gatlinburg, Tn. The cost is $95.00 plus meals. Apr 1- Leaderette Tea & LTL Boy - PM Service Apr LTL Weekend Apr 7 - Egg Hunt May 6 - Senior Recognition Dinner June Inspire Week at Faulkner Univ. June Camp Inagehi Week July 8-11 Vacation Bible School 2012 Calendar Jan Tara Church of Christ Lectureship Feb 3 - Family Game Night at 6pm Feb 10 - SilverWings Dinner at Charles, 5pm Feb 12 - Congregational Meeting at 4:30pm Feb 18 - Ladies Day hosted by the GIFT CLASS Feb 20 - Office Closed (President s Day) Feb 25 - Central COC Ladies Day Speaker: Sally Wallace Feb 26-Mar 1 - Progressive Mtg., Speaker: Bro. Hixson, Minister at Olive Branch church of Christ, Mississippi. Sunday 5pm - Forest Park, Monday 7pm Old National, Tuesday 10am Oak Hill, Tuesday 7pm North Ave, Wednesday 7pm McDonough & Thursday 7pm Fayetteville. Mar 6 Primary Election Fellowship Hall Mar 16 - Silverwings Dinner at 5pm Apr 1 - Spring Quarter Starts Apr LTL Convention Week-end May 11 - Konos Connection- Building & Fellowship Hall May Rose Club Show - Fellowship Hall May 15 - Last Tuesday Morning Bible School May 28 - Office Closed (Memorial Day) July 1 - Summer Quarter Starts July 4 Office Closed (Independence Day) July Vacation Bible School July Jamaica Campaign Week July Wedding (Wideman) July 31 - Primary Election Fellowship Hall Aug Polishing the Pulpit, Sevierville, Tn. Sept 3 - Office Closed (Labor Day) Oct 3 - Fall Quarter Starts Oct 6 - Ladies Day Oct 8 - Office Closed (Columbus Day) Oct Forest Park COC Mission Forum Oct East Point COC Lectureship Nov 6 - Election Day Fellowship Hall Nov 12 - Office Closed (Veterans Day) Nov Office Closed (Thanksgiving) Dec 8 - Adult Holiday Dinner at 7pm Dec Office Closed (Holidays) Jan 2, Winter Quarter Starts Jan 1, 2013 Office Closed (New Years Day) Bible Bowl Jan 29-1 Peter 1-5 Snacks: Theresa Green Feb 5-2 Peter 1-3 Snacks: Feb 12-Game Blitz Snacks: Feb 17-Friday 6;30pm Snacks: Linda Howell Feb 18-Saturday 10am Snacks: Jo Hurt Feb 19-Written BB & Pearls Test Snacks: Judy Beckwith Feb 26-Review & Games Snacks: The Kendrix Family Game Night February 3rd at 6pm Bring your dinner and games. Central COC Ladies Day February 25th Speaker: Sally Wallace Birthdays 28. Susan Harris 30. Brittany Cooper February 24-26, 2012 Gatlinburg, Tn. GIFTS Purer in Heart FEBRUARY 18TH, 2012 GUEST SPEAKERS: Hannah Colley, Ours & Surrounding Teen Girls All Ladies and Girls are Invited to attend. "GIFTS" is a Leaderette project that means "Girls in Fellowship and Team Study". This is a great guide for personal Bible study for all teen girls. Hannah Colley wrote this book and will be our guest speaker along with ours and surrounding congregations teen girls. We are asking all parents who have girls (any age) to help promote this event by encouraging your girl to participate or by you attending. We also need the congregations help with food, donations & etc. See Jean Johnson or Sally Wallace with any questions.

4 WORSHIP ASSIGNMENTS FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY Call toworship Scripture Reading January 29 Feb 5 Thaddaeus Rose Feb 12 Harry Williams Feb 19 Treston Hamilton Feb 26 Tommy Chapman Opening Prayer Song Leader Preside Lord s Supper Sermon Response Elder Announcements Closing Song Prayer Jimmy Garner Greg Harp Tim Bishop David Poskevich Jerry Kendrix Hick Higginbotham Bill Benton Tom Durden Joey Barkley Dennis Graham Grey Nash Kim Cline Jim Peldrey Lewis Armstrong Bill Benton Jim Pelfrey Jim Garner Evening Service Opening Prayer Scripture Reading Sermon Closing Prayer Nursery Attendants Singing David Lee Tara Johnson Jasi Quinn David Lee Thaddaeus Rose ZanePoskevich Bob Howell Connie Kelly Jane Lankford Harry Williams Paul Lyons Melanie/ Morgan Boelsterli Maylon Swann Treston Hamilton ZanePoskevich Bob Howell Miranda & Brittany Kendrix Jimmy Garner Tommy Chapman Tom Durden Ron Biles Kisha & Summer Madison Communion Preparation Jo Hurt Ushers 1/29- Harry Williams & Ron Biles Care of Building 1-14 Dennis Graham & Jerry Kendrix, Paul Lyons & David Poskevich Open Arms Jan 29 DorisBuckner,, Sandy Garner, Jean Johnson Anne Siebert Rick & Rupearl Sharpe Assembly Schedule: Sunday 9:00 am Bible Classes 10:00 am Worship Service 6:00 pm Worship Serice 10:00 am Tuesday Morning Bible Class (September May) 7:00 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study Address: 870 Redwine Road Fayetteville, Georgia Monday Friday 9-4 Office Telephone (770) (770) Fax mail@fcoc.com Web Page: Minister: Youth Minister: (404) (cell) Office Secretary: Susie Graham celiagraham@bellsouth.net Elders: (770) (770) Jim Garner (770) Jim Pelfrey (770) Ronnie Beckwith (770) Deacons: Dennis Graham Jerry Kendrix Andy Johnson Joe Iniguez Paul Lyons David Poskevich IN SEARCH OF THE LORD S WAY Sunday s at 7:00am WATC-TV Channel 57 (channel 2 on 2012 Progressive Meeting February 26th- March 1st Speaker: Bro. Mike Hixson

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