Volume 17 Number 7 February 13th, 2011 F a y e t t e v i l l e C h u r c h o f C h r i s t 8 7 0 R e d w i n e R o a d F a y e t t e v i l l e, G a. 3 0 2 1 5 THE FAMILY UNIT The pinnacle of God s creation was man and as God placed Adam in a pristine environment to physically thrive, there was something lacking that caused Adam not to be happy. (Gen.2:18) And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. When God created Eve He was not just giving Adam someone he could talk to so he wouldn t be lonely, He made a soul-mate for Adam, He instituted marriage and established the foundation by which the human family would be built. In this unit was Adam made complete, not only as a man subject to his Creator but as a husband and then as a father, leading his family in the ways of God. (Gen.2:24) Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. (Gen.1:28) And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth The dignity of man is to be preserved in this family unit as each member fulfills his or her role. (I Cor.11:3) But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man (Eph.5:22) Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. (Eph.5:25) Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it (Eph.6:1-2) Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother (Eph.6:4) And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Titus 2:4-5) That (the aged women) may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. God brought his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ into this world to grow into a perfect obedient man by placing him into such a family unit. Oh, how Joseph loved his wife and Mary her husband. Oh, how they cherished their sweet baby and how that sweet boy loved his mom and dad. (Luke 2:51-52) And (Jesus) went down with (Joseph and Mary), and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. He thrived in what God had designed and we can do the same. It is paramount that we establish, strengthen and protect the family unit as God intended so that each man, woman, boy and girl in the body of Christ will increase in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. The Christian family is the foundation for human development in which the dignity of each member is established in: self value, worth in God, a moral code and his own immortality. One may get married and have children and by definition have a family but our goal is to have Christian families, designed by God and functioning to His glory. To do this we must be trained, counseled, and reminded how to implement the ways of God among ourselves. May God help us in this vital endeavor. Office Staff Susie Graham Jane Langford Office Telephone (770) 461-3617 (770) 461-8231 Fax Email: mail@fcoc.com Web Page: http://www.fcoc.com IN SEARCH OF THE LORD S WAY Sunday s at 7:30 am WATC-TV - CHANNEL 57 Our Preacher 870 Redwine Rd Fayetteville, Ga 30215 Church office: 770 461-3617 Cell Number: 803 429-3738 Email: jerry1manning@yahoo.com Assembly Schedule: Sunday 9:00 am Bible Classes 10:00 am Worship Service 6:00 pm Evening Service Tuesday Morning Bible Class 10:00 am (September-May) Wednesday Bible Classes 7:00 pm
Note from the Elders: We are looking forward to 2011 as we have hit the ground running. We are off to a busy and good start. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Progressive Meeting coming up on February 27 March 3. We need to support for our sister congregations by attending as many evenings as we can. We are looking forward to the Barnesville Church of Christ Door Knocking Campaign & Gospel Meeting on March 19-23. Our Ladies Progressive Day Retreat in March, Lads to Leaders/Leatherettes & the Egg Hunt in April, Friends and Family Day in May. Our summer kicks off with Camp Inagehi and VBS in June, Gods Ranch & Timothy & Tabitha in July. A Ladies Day in September and we have more activities on the calendar. Check the bulletin weekly for details and more information on other activities. We would like to thank all the parents for attending our meeting last Sunday as we look forward to working together for our youth at Fayetteville. Serving, The Elders Family Matters Ray Russell Is doing better but will have more ankle surgery February 21st at Atlanta Medical Center. Jordan Pyron Had surgery last week and is doing better. Richard Fennell Fell, hit his head and is having a MRI soon. Announcing the arrival of Lennon Malyse Ellis on February 3rd. The proud parents are Scott and Jennifer, sister is Rileigh and brother is Jude. Members With Health Problems: Nobie Davis, Kathryn Hardy, Butch & Joann Trawick, Brandy and Carson Aybar,Una Fortson, Braunda Snow, Mattie Williams, Larry Carroll, Jeff Wilder, Mattie Croix, Margie Fields, Annette Benefield, Darren Smith, Lurlene Richie, Willard & Opal Mann, David & Jill Nash Those with Cancer:Lynn Drago, Sherry Jackson, Richard Wallace, Jofaye Mackey, Martha Buchanan, Jennifer Ford, Lynda Cohen, Rupearl Sharpe, Kathy Thacker, Eddie Sapp, Ian Whyte, Duane Benefield, Staci Knock, George Veale, Dennis Dunn, Larry Huff, Humphrey Mayes, Betty Bruton, Kay Price, Brent Williams, Buddy Pugh & Roy Amon Shut-ins: Darren & Linda Smith, Dorothy McLaughlin, Ruth Manuel, Frances Elder, Louise Benefield & Juanita Gray Those in the Military: Thomas Quinn, Afghanistan; Andrew Hibbs, Afghanistan; Brandon Foster, SC; Brad & Ansley Willis, SC; Matt & Terri Waldrop (NC), Sonya McNair, Germany Others: Dot Daly, Holly Spicer, George Manning, Gene Bedwell, Roy Greenhill, Wayne Benton, Billy & Betty Barnette, Ella Mae Williams, Denise Bowman, Una Winters, Charles Lako, Marvin Cook, Mayes Howard, Bennett Cozart, Anthony Lyons, Steve & Rita Green, Carol Shrum, Bridgett Sharpe, Wes Sorrell, Geneva Pyron, Patti Ororke, Billy & Mary Weaver, Amy Alexander & Alisa Fields Our Missionaries Graham & Elizabeth McDonald, Scotland, Kenloy & Ivell Walker, Jamaica Scott & Rebecca Shanahan, Pohnpei, Forrest & Burma Chapman, Georgia Prayer Warrior February 2011 1. Harry & April Mobley 2. Perry Moore 3. Curt Moore 4. Malcom & Nancy Moore 5. Sadie & Yoland Moreland 6. Gerry Moss 7. Claudette & Jannie Murphy 8. David & Jill Nash 9. Greg & Amy Nash 10. Staci Nash 11. Wayne & Betty Jo Nash 12. Charles & Charity Nash 13. Doug & Katie Neal 14. Jim & Sharon O Brien 15. Teresa Orser 16. Paul & Ginny Parten 17. Jim & Susan Pelfrey 18. 19. Dave & Joan Poskevich 20. Andrew & Jeanie Pyron 21. Thomas & Meggi Quinn 22. Doris Ramsey 23. Lisa Rich 24. Lurlene Richie 25. Larry & Terri Rose 26. Bill & Jo Ruffer 27. Ray & Tina Russell 28. Cyndy & Amy Schroeder Bible Bowl Healthy Snacks Feb 13 - Southside Competition Chapter 11-21 Feb 19 - Saturday 10am at the Poskevich s or TBD Feb 20 - Written Bible Bowl & Pearls Test Feb 22 - Tuesday - 2-5pm at the Poskevich or TBD Feb 25 - Friday 4-8pm at the Poskevich or TBD Feb 27 - Chapters 1-4 review Linda Williams Mar 6 - Chapters 5-8 review Linda Johnson Mar 13 - Chapters 9-13 review Larry & Terri Rose Mar 20 - Chapters 14-18 review Susie Graham Kids Fun Work Day All kids & adults are needed to help work on the scrapbook, valentines card & sweets for our Widows and Widowers. Donations are needed to purchase supples. Please see Jean Johnson if you can help.
Order of Worship Call to Worship Scripture Reading Feb 13 Thaddeus Rose Feb 20 Tad Durden Feb 27 Zeke Poskevich Opening Prayer Song Leader Preside Lord s Supper Sermon Response Elder Announcements Prayer Hick Higginbotham Stan Mitchell Mike Fields Tom Durden Joe Iniguez Gene Maynard Rick Sharpe Larry Rose David Poskevich Stan Mitchell Jim O Brien Evening Service Openig Prayer Sermon Closing Prayer Nursery AM PM Curtis Hurt Tom Burdette Maylon Swann Ashley & Brittney Russell Ellie Wilder David Lee Clark Johnson Tina & chelsey Russell Linda Williams Ronnie Beckwith Bryan Adams Carla & Rebecca Sorrell Brandy Allender Attendance & Contribution Record Last Sunday Bible Classes 155 AM Worship 232 PM Worship 130 Contribution $10,231.97 Wednesday Bible Study 113 Care of Building Feb 1-15 Dennis Graham, Steve Hopkins & Larry Rose 16-28 Jerry Kendrix, Paul Lyons & Larry Rose Ushers Jerry Kendrix & Maylon Swann Open Arms Feb 13 Connie Kelly, Susie Graham, Jo Ruffer, Barbara Edmonds, Linda Williams, Dale, Susan & Alysha Findley, Paul & Decieta Lyons Elders: Curtis Hurt (770) 716-6646 hurt.curtis@bellsouth.net David Lee (770) 460-8653 dmlee7@bellsouth.net Gerry Whitacre (770)713-9240 gerry.whitacre@gmail.com (770) 461-3197 (770) 629-2061 peljeg@yahoo.com Ronnie Beckwith (770) 461-4082 re52142@bellsouth.net Minister Home: 770 460-9363 Cell nbr: 803 429-3738 jerry1manning@yahoo.com Sunday Sermon s AM Building A Godly Family Part 1 Song of Solomon 2:1-4 Building a Godly Family Part 2 Psalms 128:1-6 Deacons: R andy Barnette M ike Fields D ennis G raham John H am ilton H ugh Kelly Jerry Kendrix Andy Johnson C lark Johnson Joe Iniguez Paul Lyons Stan M itchell D avid Poskevich Larry Rose R ay R ussell Jack Sorrell
2011 PROGRESSIVE MEETING February 27 th - March 3 rd Speaker: Bro. Gale Sayers Nelson (Minster of Miami Gardens COC) WRESTLING WITH THE DEVIL Sunday at 6 pm East Point Church of Christ Wrestling with the Devil as it pertains to Submission Monday at 7 pm Peachtree City Church of Christ Wrestling with the Devil as it pertains to Redemption Tuesday at 10 am Middle Fayette Church of Christ Bible Study on Leadership Lunch will be served after the lesson Shannon Church of Christ at 7pm Wrestling with the Devil as it pertains to Juvenile Delinquency Wednesday at 7 pm Forest Park Church of Christ Wrestling with the Devil as it pertains to Forgiveness Thursday at 7pm Tara Church of Christ Wrestling with the Devil as it pertains to the One Church
Response Elder: February 2011 1 2 3 4 5 Game Night Roy & Lucille Shirley & Leisa Amon Allender Doug & Katie Ron & Denise Jessa Quinn Neal Biles Amy Schroeder 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Elder/Parent KidsFun Meeting at 4:30 Service Day Michael Boelsterli Ronnie & Judy Beckwith Tyler Burdette Jeff Wilder David Poskevich Lyndee McCullough Shirley Lee 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Happy Valentines Great Smoky Mountain Marriage Retreat Day SilverWings Dinner Ann Siebert James Thompson Melanie Boelsteri 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Cline/Waller Office Closed CYC - Gatlinburg 2011 Bridal Shower Ladies Day Area Wide Devo at Central COC Mike McCullough Brandon Foster Greg & Nina Riley Biles Ethan Boelsterli Christy McCullough Harp Ray Cozart Keith Harris 27 28 Progessive Meeting East Point Peachtree City Janis Libby John 6:45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.