Front Royal Church of Christ 140 W. 15th St. Front Royal, VA Date: August 28, 2016 FrontRoyalChurchofChrist.com

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1 The Encourager Front Royal Church of Christ 140 W. 15th St. Front Royal, VA Date: August 28, 2016 FrontRoyalChurchofChrist.com Welcome Visitors: We are glad you have chosen to worship with us today! You are our honored guest and we will not request you to do anything in the services except worship God with us. Please fill out one of the visitor s card and place it in the collection plate or give it to a member here. Also don t forget to sign our guest book in the foyer. Let us know if we can be of help to you in any way. God Bless You!! Sunday Service Times Sunday Bible class 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service Time 7:00 pm Minister Stephen Smith ministerfrcoc@gmail.com

2 Please pray continually for: Ethan Forschee, (Linda S. grandson) requesting Those that are homebound : Larry and prayers Audrey Herring, John & Mary Woodall. Ruth Brooks, (Mike s) mother dealing with stress. Those battling with cancer: Nancy Judy Couto, (Anita s ) step-mother, has infection Barnes, Luanne Kibler, Ryan Denharat, in both legs. Sandy Holzhauser, Sue Born, Bernice Romer Our missionaries that the church here supports. Dwight Barnes, heart problems. Heather Dawn, (Deborah s daughter) Dealing Bobby Jo Henderson, health issues. with seizures. Little Kenny Henderson, health issues. Tony Reil, has ALS Anita Farris, health issues. Sharon Derflinger, left heel to heal. Prayers for the right decision to be made on electing a new president for our country. Nancy Barnes, fell and hit her face. George Diaz, to continue to improve in health. Jeanie Lichliter, still in need of prayers. Maureen Diaz and her father recovering from surgery, requesting prayers for safe travels from Wisconsin to home. Tim Tewalt, prayers to get over his cough. Pop Funk, requesting prayers. Having test on September 2, for leukemia. Lucy Wren, requesting prayers. Will be having test done. Betty Hines, (Nellie Evans, friend) sprained her ankle. Ed. Hixon Sr. (Donnie Farris s friend) requesting prayers. Hayden Johnson, ( Joel and Janet Jones) 8 yr. old great-grandson, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Beth Farris, (Donnie s ) niece, requesting prayers. The Prison Ministry, the Online Bible Studies, the Bible classes being held here. All law enforcement officer s. The Flood victims and families in Louisiana. Prayers for spiritual The firefighters in California. growth, fellowship Scott McCool, is entering Hospice due to his COPD. strength, and church Barbara Swisher, (Vickie s sister) is healing from knee surgery. growth here at Front Kory Geske, (Maureen s brother s) family, needing prayers. Royal.

3 Upcoming Dates to remember! Check out new church websites!! and SimpleBibleLessons.com West Broad, Church of Christ Ladies Day September 9:00 a.m. See the front BB for more information. September 17th Calling all Front Royal, C of C Ladies!! There will be a Devotional Luncheon and Sing at 10:00. See Cindy Callaway if you have any questions. September 24th, Area-wide Picnic being held at Riverdale Recreation Center, this is put on by the Oxon Hill, Church of Christ. See front BB for more information. Church Food Pantry September Birthdays Nellie Evans 9/6 Betty Hines 9/18 Madelynn Derflinger 9/23 Mason Clark 9/28 September Anniversaries Dwight & Nancy Barnes 9/18 Rex & Cindy Callaway 9/30 Canned Potatoes/ Sweet or White Servers on August 28th Donnie Farris RexCallaway David Born 28th PM. Meal! Spaghetti and Dessert. Come enjoy the fellowship. Jacob Litchliter If you are unable to serve, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. Song Leader Peter Diaz A.M George Diaz P.M

4 Linda Adams Please continue to collect School Supplies. Anyone who wants to help. For August Will distribute them in January. Please! Silence All Cell Phones Relay for Life Collections!! Aluminum cans, empty ink cartridges and plastic cola caps. Please, please help me find my blue Ohio Valley University pen, it is still missing. It is very special to me. Blue container in the dining room for these items to be placed in. Where s My Class? A little boy went to Sunday School at a local church one Sunday. When he got to the building a man met him at the door. Hello, there fella, welcome to Sunday School! Where is my class? ask the little boy. Well, we don t have any teachers for any kids classes, so you ll have to sit with us old folks. Do you think that child ever returned to church? Teaching is a large part of sharing the gospel with all ages. It is a large part of a Christians walk. May we never hear these words being spoken here. Please sign up for a quarter of teaching, don t leave the most important thing we as Christians should do for the cause of Christ undone! If you haven t signed up for any classes lately please do. A quarter of teaching is 3 months. Sign up today!

5 The Cracked Acorn Carson R. Van Arsdall The good news August 28,2016 For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 "Wait a little longer, please Jesus! There's so many people out there yet in sin." Most of my life I have only known a few words of this old song from the 1950s radio that mother had going all day, in the kitchen. The builders across the street digging for cables cut the internet cable to our house, eventually the company came out and laid an orange cable on top of the ground and promised to come back and bury it, that was many weeks ago. My loved one asked me if i knew when this would happen, I replied, When Jesus returns. The Thessalonians were concerned that Jesus might never return and Paul consoled them that HE would come back, but no one knows when that will be...even the angels in heaven do not know the date. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-18) Are we able in this the most advanced age ever, to predict the future of events? History buffs...pay attention...for I am about to predict something that may be applicable to this time and to this nation the greatest nation on God s great earth. It was recorded that the Roman Empire one of the greatest nations of the past to exist for a very long time and conquered much of the civilization of that age that eventually, the spread of the Roman empire and the ability to control and keep it stabilized the vast reaches became hard to do, to state in a few words. Tribes arose that began to harass the Roman boundaries. They became known as the vandals...you may hear that in the news, a house or store might have been vandalized during the night time; this is where it came from. Anyway, the USA just made a $400 million payment to a nation that has vowed to waste the land of Israel. Some say this is a bribe is it? We have to go back several thousand years ago, when vandals were paid to stay away and be at peace for a time? Think about this is this the beginning of the end or the end of a beginning?

6 John 20:24-31, John 21:1-25 BSGFAA Lesson 109 Jesus Appears to Thomas & Speaks with Peter Jesus BIBLE QUIZ 1.What did the encamped Israelites say when they saw the Egyptian horses, chariots, & army coming after them? Exo 14: When lost on the Jerusalem trip where did Jesus parent find Him? Luke 2:46 3.Name he writer of each New Testament Letter. 4.Why did Pilate not release Jesus? What man did Pilate release? Mark 15:15 5.What place was Jesus crucified? Mat 27:33 Name followers of Jesus who were present. Mat 27:56 6.What was the written charge placed above Jesus head on the cross? Mat 27:37 7.When did Mary Magdalene discover Jesus tomb had been opened? John 20:1, Mark 16:1 8.Who did Mary Magdalene tell Jesus tomb was open? What did they do? John 20:2,10 9.What had the Jews wanted Jesus to do on earth, according to the 2 disciples traveling to Emmaus? Luke 24:21 10.What did the resurrected Jesus do to prove to His disciple he was not a ghost? Luke 24:41-43 BIBLE QUIZ LAST WEEK S ANSWERS 1. Morning Mana from God, Quail at evening 2. To show God s daily concern for Israel, 3. They were seeking the king of the Jews, 4. "It is as you said. Nevertheless, I say to you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.", 5. Pilate, 6. Envy, 7. Simon of Cyrene, 8. Joseph of Arimathea, 9. linen cloths, folded handkerchief that had been around His head, angels in white sitting a foot and head where Jesus had laid. ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES: The gospel (good News) is the message Jesus, who is God, lived human life, was killed & rose from the dead. See Addendum passed out during lesson 105 ( me at ministercoc@gmail.com for your copy) ACCORDING TO THE DICTIONARY: Sea Tiberias another name for Sea of Galilee The 6th appearance of Jesus was to the 11, including Thomas, in a room; the 7 th was to the 11 by the Sea of Galilee. QUESTIONS: 1.How did Jesus prove to Thomas He was resurrected from the dead? John 20:27 2.Are all the miracles which Jesus performed on earth recorded in the Bible? John 20:30, 21:25 3.Why is there a written account of some of Jesus miracles? John 20:31 4.Why was the disciples net full of fish when they had been fishing all night, catching nothing? John 21:4-7 5.Which disciple realized it was Jesus who had told them to put their net into the water again? John 21:7 6.After the miraculous catch of fish, which disciple jumped in the water, hurrying to shore to Jesus? John 21:7 7.How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he truly loved Him? What was Jesus s reply to each of Peter s answers? John 21:15-17 APPLICATION: Responsibility of one who loves Jesus John 21:16b

7 Matthew 28: Corinthians 15:7, Luke 24:44-49 BSGFAA Lesson 110 The Resurrected Jesus Other Appearances Jesus BIBLE QUIZ 1.When the Israelites, led by Moses, met Jethro; what major events had occurred since Jethro & Moses had last been together? Exo 4:18, 18:8 2.Why did Jethro tell Moses he should not try to judge the Israelites by himself? Exo 18: How did the Spirit appear at the baptism of Jesus? What did the Father say? Mat3: About 9th hour what did Jesus exclaim from the cross? What events took place at His death? Mat 27: When Mary Magdalene realized Jesus identity, what did she call Him? John 20:16 6.How did chief priests & elders get soldiers guarding Jesus tomb to lie about the disappearance of His body? Mat 28:12 7.When did the 2 disciples on the Emmaus road, recognize the resurrected Christ? Luke 24: When the resurrected Jesus appeared to the 11 inside a room, whom did they thing He was? Luke 24:37 9.How did Jesus prove to Thomas He was resurrected from the dead? John 20:27 10.Which disciple realized it was Jesus who had told them to put their net into the water again? John 21:7 BIBLE QUIZ LAST WEEK S ANSWERS 1. it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than that we should die in the wilderness, 2. in the temple, 3. Gospel accounts written by Matthew, Mark, Luke & John, Acts by Luke most of the letters by Paul except for Hebrews who is unknown, and James, Peter and John as well as Jude wrote the book by their name and John Revelations. 4. Afraid of crowd, Barabbas, 5. Golgotha, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James & Joses, & the mother of Zebedee's sons. 6. This is Jesus the king of the Jews, 7. 1st day of week, 8. Simon Peter, & the other disciple, went home, 9. Redeem Israel, 10. Eat with Them. ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES: The Gospel (good news) is the message Jesus, who is God, lived human life, was killed & rose from the dead. The promised Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus, Acts 2 on Pentecost The resurrected Jesus, Acts 1:3-8 ACCORDING TO THE DICTIONARY: Scholars are uncertain of the occasion of Jesus appearance to the 500 believers, 1 Cor. 15:6 The 8th appearance of Jesus was to the 11 at the mountain in Galilee; the 9 th to James & no details are given; the 10th to the chosen apostles. QUESTIONS: 1.Where was the mountain where Jesus had told His disciples to meet Him? Mat 28:16 2.Where did Jesus say to go & make disciples? In whose name did Jesus say disciples were to be baptized? Mat 28:19 3.Jesus said people are to obey the commands of. Mat 28:20 4.Jesus said He had to fulfill all the things written by,, and, Luke 24:44 5.On what day did Jesus rise from the dead? Luke 24:46 6.How many nations did Jesus say would be taught His will? Luke 24:47 7.Where did Jesus tell the apostles to stay? How long were they to stay there? Luke 24:47-49 APPLICATION: Jesus commission Matthew 28:18-20

8 1st Century Evangelism Acts 4:1-4 79% friend/acquaintance 3% Next closest S the G Acts 2 E them for S Acts 2:40 F With G & P Acts 2:44-47 Over the many years since I entered the work force I have had many different jobs. Most were just job to live nothing special other to support my most fervent and long standing interest. There has been much business wisdom imparted through out all of them. Some of which I have retained others long since forgotten. One piece of advice I have and always will retain is advice concerning sales. The advice went something like, you won t make a sale if you don t ask. The clear intent is good sales man ask what they can do to assist them. So here goes. We have positioned the church so in the very near future we will be receiving a great many correspondence course, many from this area. We need Christians to begin preparing to be study helpers. Please take some time today to sign up on the bulletin board in the back to become a study helper. SimpleBibleLessons.com START LEARNING THE BIBLE FREE LESSONS ONLINE or POSTAL MAIL Studying the Bible has never been easier. Please Feel Free To Share This Website