Eugene Church of Christ

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1 Eugene Church of Christ...in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5 WELCOME: Chet & Dana Rutledge Chet Rutledge is 36 years old and lives in midtown Memphis, TN with his wife Dana. Objective: I seek to obtain a position as a pulpit minister in which I can utilize my skills as a preacher and teacher, in order to help people gain an enriched understanding of God s word while experiencing the healing, strengthening, and salvific power of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Education: Master of New Testament, Harding School of Theology, Memphis Bachelor of Ministry, Harding University, Search AR Ministry Experience: Pennington Church of Christ, Weiner, AR. Pulpit Minister, Assembly Conductor, weekly sermons; develop education curriculum, teach class. White Hall Church of Christ, White Hall, AR Pulpit Minister, Assembly Conductor, weekly sermons; develop education curriculum, teach class. Professional Experience: Bottomland Naturals, Newport, AR; general manager, marketing & sales. Southern Audio Visual, Orlando, Fl/New Orleans, LA; Audio/Visual Tech. Conduct Formal/Corporate Events. Skills: proficient in Microsoft Office; Audio/Video Editor; experience in conducting weddings, funerals, baptisms; Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Roy (note: this is a short sketch of Chet s résumé) Week's Schedule Sunday, 9:30 A.M. Bible Class 10:30 A.M. Worship Children s Hour on Summer Break 6:00 P.M. Chet Rutledge Monday, Tuesday, 10:30 A.M. Ladies Bible Class Wednesday, 7:00 P.M. Bible Study Thurs, 9:00 A.M. Fellowship Breakfast Ye Old Pancake House,W.11th 10:00 A.M. Bible Study, in Church foyer Friday, June 8, 2014 Saturday, NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 15, IS FATHER S DAY Father s: You will be served FATHER S DAY CAKE & FAVORS at next Sun. s Potluck to honor you, and to s h o w you this congregation s appreciation for your family leadership. (questions? Talk with Jeanie M. and/or Deb H.) Mission Support Disaster Relief Effort Ashcrafts, in Africa Mt.States Children's Home Spanish Lit. Ministries Page 2

2 Page 2 LADIES' CLASS BIBLE STUDY JUNE 10, :00 A.M CARD MINISTRY 10:30 A.M. BIBLE STUDY Shadow of The Cross by Casandra Martin Assignment: Lesson 6, Shadow of Exhustion Day 1, page 78 According to. BIBLE CLASS SCHEDULE Sunday 9:30-10:15am Teenie-Weenies: 6 mo.- 3 years. Downstairs. Teachers: Sharon Gregory & Nettie Pre-School-K 1st Grade: Downstairs. Teachers: Cecelia & Marge C. Grades 2-5: Upstairs. Teachers: Shawna & Lisa Middle School: Upstairs. Teachers: Lynn and Karena Lift-Zone (12-18 years old and Young Adults) meet with Adult Class this Sunday and next Sunday Adult Class: Chet Rutledge teaching Children s Bible Hour is on Summer Break Sermon: Chet Rutledge 6:00 7:00pm: Chet Rutledge teaching Tuesday, 10:30 11:30am: Ladies' Bible Class. Eugene Church of Christ Wednesday, 7:00 8:00pm: sub, Galatians. Lines from Larry: Belief Beyond Understanding John tells of the resurrection in chapter 20, and with just one more chapter to go, the call to believe is reaching a fever pitch. People have asked me from time to time if I really believe Jesus rose from the dead. I don t find chapter 20 nearly as hard to believe as chapter 19. Rather than hard to believe, I find that Jesus, God Almighty come to earth in human form, would have the power to rise again an extremely reasonable thing. But that He would let the Jewish mob and the Roman soldiers kill Him on the cross? That truly amazes me. Yet easy or hard, belief in Jesus is what matters most of all. As you read John chapter 20, note that John goes in the tomb, sees the evidence that Jesus is gone and the burial cloths are all there, and he believes. But note the next comment that they did not yet understand from Scripture that Jesus must die and rise from the dead. While the women wonder, and the disciples disappear into hiding, Jesus starts showing up and proving He has risen from the dead. Thomas gets a special invitation to be a witness. And in so doing, Jesus pronounces a blessing on all who will believe because of the testimony of those disciples. Aren t you glad there isn t a test of understanding given to have relationship with God? John says he wrote these things down so we could believe in Jesus and have life in His name. Don t try to figure Him out - He is way beyond our understanding. But believe Him when He said, For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. I don t completely get it, but I believe it. And believing brings life in His name. From the Family of Gladys R: For all of your efforts at the Memorial Service of Gladys, THANK YOU! It was all she would have wanted...the best. Page 3

3 Eugene Church of Christ PRAY WITHOUT CEASING 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Emie M. continued procedure for blocked intestine. Richard A. stroke, Vince E., vision Amanda T., Barbara D., Mary Lee M., better health. Larry & Shirley, Janel, Larry, Paula, Hans, Lars, Koleta, traveling Steve H. - chemo Every teen-ager! Forever precious. Search Committee, and New Minister Unborn and unwanted children Our military and families Our President, Congress, and the U.S.A. BIRTHDAYS Sunday, 8 Dena J. Monday, 9 Shirley H. Tuesday, 10 Wednesday, 11 Thursday, 12 Friday, 13 Saturday, 14 ANNIVERSARIES Today, Sunday, 8 Leland and Beth Saturday, 14 Richard and Alice Page 3 MAY 2014 financial statement (some May 2014 statements are available from office.) RECORDS LastWeek Sun.A.M.Bible Study...69 Sun.A.M.Worship Sun.P.M.Worship...35 Wed.P.M.Bible Study 17 Contribution...$4,828. May Weekly Av. $ Week Need...$3,376. Register Online! Theme Bible Memory: Psalm 86: Creator Genesis 1 2. Provider I Kings Protector Daniel 6 4. Savior John 3,19,20 5. King John 14; Rev. 1,4,21,22 Page 4

4 Eugene Church of Christ, 2424 Norkenzie Road, Eugene, OR Page 4 S U N D AY S E RV I C E S SONG LEADER A.M. Ron P. P.M. Roy G. OPENING PRAYER A.M. Roger D. P.M. Roy G. COMMUNION Mike D. Servers: Dustin A., Josh D., CJ E., Marc H., Mel J. Sub: Jacob L. C H I L D R E N ' S H O U R: IS ON SUMMER BREAK PREACHING A.M. Chet Rutledge P.M. Chet Rutledge CLOSING PRAYER A.M. Don C. P.M. Carl Mc. W E D N E S D AY E V E S E R V I C E ANNOUNCEMENTS: Roy G. PRAYER: June 11 Jim S. Next week: June 18 Don C. SONG LEADER: June 11 Roy G. Next week: June 18 Roy G. C O N T A C T S JUNE (*) Elders: Michael Roy (*) Carl Deacons: Bret Larry H. Freddie David I-Minister: Larry C. Youth Minister: Lars Office Staff: Denise Darlene (541) THE SOUTH SIDE TELL THE KIDS I LOVE THEM, GOD JUNE GREETERS 01 - Ken and April L CJ 15 - Beth F. and Dustin A. 22 Dave C. 29 Bret and Denise F. SUNDAY SERMONS and Bulletin Archive family/ READING TOGETHER THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Read John 21 this week, June 9 14 Prepare to discuss on June 15 F I N D U S O N T H E W E B office@eugenechurchofchrist.org Page 5

5 Eugene Church of Christ Page 5 SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENTS/Welcome: (Mike) Scripture Reading: SONG LEADER: Ron P. (on the way to the podium): "Let There Be Honor and Glory and Praises" SONG: #3 How Great Thou Art SONG: #74 I Love My Savior, too SONG: #416 What A Friend OPENING PRAYER: Roger D. COMMUNION SONG: #432 Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross COMMUNION THOUGHT: Mike D. Servers: Dustin A., Josh D., CJ., Marc H., Mel J. Sub: Jacob L. SONG: #444 A Little Talk with Jesus C h i l d r e n s H o u r i s o n S u m e r B r e a k SERMON: Chet Rutledge INVITATION SONG: #589 Jesus is Tenderly Calling CLOSING SONG: #424 Jesus Hold My Hand CLOSING PRAYER: Don C. Page 6

6 Eugene Church of Christ Page 6 SCHEDULE for READING TOGETHER THE GOSPEL of JOHN Read January John 1 discuss on Jan 19. Read January John 2 discuss on Jan 26 Read Jan. 27-Feb 1 John 3 discuss on Feb 2 Read February 3-8 John 4 discuss on Feb 9 Read February John 5 discuss on Feb 16 Read February John 6 discuss on Feb 23 Read Feb 24-Mar 1 John 7 discuss on Mar 2 - class will likely be an ER topic rather than discussion of John 7 - but still planning to keep the schedule of reading and include both chapters in March 9th class. Read March 3-8 John 8 discuss on Mar 9 Read March John 9 discuss on Mar 16 Read March John 10 discuss on Mar 23 Read March John 11 discuss on Mar 30 Read Mar 31-Apr 5 John 12 discuss on Apr 6 Read April 7-12 John 13 discuss on Apr 13 Read April John 14 discuss on Apr 20 Read April John 15 discuss on Apr 27 Read April 28-May 3 John 16 discuss on May 4 Read May 5-17 John 17 discuss on May 18 Note - taking 2 weeks on John 17 due to Mother s Day and class will be traditional salute to Mother s. Read May John 18 discuss on May 25 Read May John 19 discuss on June 1 Read June 2-7 John 20 discuss on June 8 Read June 9-14 John 21 discuss on June 15 Class on June 22 and June 29 will be follow-up/summary of the gospel of John Page 7

7 Eugene Church of Christ Page 7 Go North.Up and over the Beltline on Norkenzie Road. Look left to see a driveway into the address: 2424* Two trees grow there at the driveway s sides. One on your left. One on your right: Each a Spruce. Look up. Look down. Admire each one and soon you see; the difference is greater than specie. One is full; heavy with needles, healthy branches. The other?...you describe. What happened? Do you wonder? Do you know? Story of the 2 trees at 2424 Norkenzie* Once upon a time; long, long ago (1981 a quarter of a century), a daddy planted 2 Spruce trees: one each in honor of his 2 young daughters. A few seasons passed and then a Vandalizing-Santa needed a Christmas tree. You guessed! The V-Santa cut the top out of the little Spruce which had been planted on the NORTH side of the driveway. So, just as an injured tree will do: it s highest branch reached toward the light year after year until that branch became the trees apex. Yes, the Spruce had been injured, however in God s plan this injured tree lived; not as beautifully perfect as it would have been had it not been injured; however, always reaching to The Light it lived and grew. Look just a little to the South, at the uninjured tree, and you can SEE HOW THE INJURED WOULD HAVE APPEARED. Coming into the drive way at 2424 Norkenzie Road, we can observe the living lesson every day. Though you and I are not perfect being injured by the Spiritual enemy, the Spiritual challenger, we still have opportunity to REACH TO THE LIGHT (God s Word...found in the Gospel) and learn. Consider our Savior, Jesus The Christ, as the perfect tree. Consider self as the injured one, and believe this: God, our Heavenly Father looking at the man (self) in Christ, God our Heavenly Father, sees him (man...self) as PERFECT. *Strong s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, Dictionary of the Greek Testament page : Ίησούς Jesus What an amazing address for the church...you think? Story facts, and concept interpretation, submitted by Dlg Page 8

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