April 23, 2017 Vol. 32 No.17

April 23, 2017 Vol. 32 No.17

Your place for weekly news and updates! We had an amazing Sunday last week! It was great to see several guests here and lots of families had extra people in the pews with them. Our singing was phenomenal, too! Thank you for the way you brought guests, greeted our guests and made last Sunday a great day. Here s what I especially love about it, though. While last Sunday had a slightly larger crowd than usual, it wasn t a special service. We re always that friendly. What happened in worship last Sunday is what happens every Sunday. If you were a visitor here last Sunday, you may have caught us on a good day, but it was still what we aim for every Sunday! Tonight we ll have a singing night with several of our song leaders sharing a favorite hymn with us. Make plans to be here and sing out! You won t want to miss it! Thursday night we got word that John Turpin had passed away after an extended battle with Alzheimers and some mini-strokes. John is finally at peace and we rejoice in the victory of his faith even as we mourn our loss and grieve with his family. Heaven is a brighter place! -David Salisbury Who is this?: For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? 1 Sa 17:26 For obvious reasons, I love learning about Israel s King David (I try to live up to the name I was given!). When he confronted Goliath, David accurately saw many things. While the rest of the army saw a well armed, well trained, giant warrior, David saw a mere mortal who was trying to defy the Almighty God. David also had an accurate view of himself. The army saw a young boy with no battle skill and no armor. David never once thought he could beat Goliath on his own. Not even if he had the king s own armor! But with the power of God behind him, David knew he was unstoppable. David also looked at the army of soldiers and instinctively knew it was not the army of Israel or the army of Saul. It was part of the army of the living God. It s easy to make the same mistakes in vision that the Israelite army made. It s easy to see our obstacles as insurmountable. But when we see our problems as challenges to our faith, not our planning or logic or skill, then we will have the proper perspective. We may not be able to figure out a solution on our own, but that s not our job. Our job is to be faithful and trust God. It s easy to look at ourselves and ask, What can I do? I m unskilled and inexperienced. But eyes of faith will see that we represent the Almighty God today. What can stop us when we have God s power behind us? And perhaps one of the easiest mistakes to make is to look at the church and see merely a human institution. It is easy to see the failings of individual Christians and decide that the church as a whole is failing. It s easy to get discouraged with news of low attendance or spirituality. We can focus on the negatives about everything from our singing to our Bible classes, but to do so is to forget that the church is the bride of Christ. The church does not belong to an individual or even a group The church belongs to Christ and is through HIS power that she will grow and flourish. Our job is to be faithful in our service to Him and trust Him to give the increase. Let s not use our faith as an excuse for lack of work, but instead lets labor for the Master! 2 Corinthians 5:9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

Spring Retreat: Those who will be attending and parents of those attending will have a meeting TODAY after morning worship. Meme of the week When someone uses a verse out of context You keep using that bible verse Senior Night: On May 7th we will be celebrating our graduating seniors after evening services. If you would like your child to be included let Nathan know. The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:5 Questions or Suggestions? Nathan Woolard - Youth and Family Minister nathan@hcofc.com or (919) 200-8416 I do not think it means what you think it means Spring Retreat Meeting - Today Spring Retreat - April 28-29 Senior Night - May 7 Vacation Bible School - May 21-24 Singing is something we do, but how often do we think about the reasons behind why we sing? There are three main purposes (that we will discuss). Number One: We sing to praise. Our song gives glory to our God and so we ought to sing like we are singing first and foremost for Him. After all, we do believe He deserves the praise don t we? Number Two: We sing to teach. Singing is one of the many ways that we can spread what we believe and how much we believe it. Think about it. You are expressing the words verbally, but you are also expressing your feelings on the matter in the way that you sing (which should challenge us to sing like we believe what we are singing). Number Three: We sing to encourage. Do you realize that how you sing affects the person right beside you, behind you, in front of you, etc? You words and your passion can lift someone up or your lack of emotion High Schoolers, I hope you are excited about the Spring can leave someone down. With these things in mind let us think about why we are singing Retreat because it is almost here! In less than ONE WEEK and then sing with all we have. It should be a we will be embarking on an epic journey to Red River Gorge where we will strive to grow as Christians, come together as joyful sound to God! a unit of awesomeness, and have more fun than a tornado in Be sure to sign up for the remind groups below that apply an (uninhabited) trailer park. Seriously though, this weekend to your family and text your name to (919) 200-8416. is going to be great, so get ready! We will be learning how to hang on to what matters in a world that is trying to pull us down. In short we will be learning how to hang on to Heaven! Senior High Spring Retreat 2017

Serving the Assembly Sunday, 4.23 AM Service Announcements - Leland Steely Song Leader - Nathan Woolard Opening Prayer - Shane Boggess Scripture Reading - Jason Arvin Sermon - David Salisbury Closing Prayer - Alan Carter Sunday, 4.23 PM Service Opening Prayer - Mark Springer Closing Prayer - Greg Warmack Wednesday, 4.26 Service Song Leader - Jon Tapp Opening Prayer - Mike Coffman Devotional - Nathan Woolard Closing Prayer - Ben Grogan For The Record: Week of April 16, 2017 Sunday AM Class - 152 Sunday AM Worship - 250 Sunday PM Worship - 94 Wednesday Bible Study - 120 Greeters 4.23 Steve & Marlene Stilwell Gloria Stone Communion Servers Green Street Side Josh Fletcher Billy Ray Phillip Wilkerson Rob Dawson Parking Lot Side Bob McIndoo Russ Barker Jon Nunez Jon Tapp The Plan of Salvation Hearing (John 8:32) Belief (John 20:31) Repentance (Acts 17:30) Confession (Romans 10:10) Baptism (Gal 3:27) Faithful Living (Rom 12:1-2) What does it mean? Becoming a Christian is the first step in a life long journey of faith. When we teach and preach the gospel and someone responds to it, our work is just beginning! As a newborn babe in Christ, Christians need to grow in their faith. Paul reminds us that when we are saved, we pledge our lives to Christ and He begins to work in us to transform us according to his good and perfect will. A faithful life is the mark of a growing Christian.

Continue to Remember Frances Abell Joyce Booth Kaycee Burrough Lyn Carter Carol Cummings Juanita Dockery Cathy Fletcher JoAnn Hays Jim Hayes Frieda Higgs Nataline Jenkins Everett & Odie Mays Jim McIllwain Stephanie Mitchell Tommy & Jane Putman JoAn Rearden Friends and Family June Bollinger - Marlene Stilwell s mother Ronnie Clothier - Parkinson s - Sharry West s brother Kay Cook - Everett & Odie May s daughter Connor Crossan - cancer - Bob McIndoo s 9 yr. old cousin Vernon & Jean Green - Barry Green s parents Amy Hays - cancer - JoAnn Hays daughter-in-law Jerry Jones - heart problems - Marsha Herzog s friend Vickie Rogers - cancer - Stephen Roger s wife Stephen Smith - Marlena Buchanan s nephew Theresa Smith - cancer - Samantha Thompson s mother Chris Timberlake - Marlena Buchanan s nephew Joe Wilder - cancer - Marlena Buchanan s friend Mildred Yates - Mary Taylor s sister Pray for strength. Following God and trusting Him always takes a measure of courage so when we re feeling anxious, praying for strength will give us courage to push past the trap of fear. Overcoming fear will lessen anxiety and give us strenght for the next time. Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strenghten you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ---- Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) Sympathy Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of John Turpin. John passed away Thursday evening. Funeral arrangements are: Alexander Funeral Home West in Evansville, In. Visitation - Sunday 2:00-8:00 Funeral Service - Monday 10:00 We will have a bereavement meal for the family on Monday. Prayer List Updates: Frieda Higgs was in Methodist Hospital but is back home. Carol Cummings fell and is recovering at home. Lynn Carter s heart procedure went well. Valace Layman, Donna Moschner s mother, is not well. Bill Gotee, JB Slaughter s brother-in-law, has cancer. Theresa Smith s, Samantha Thompson s mother, surgery was moved to tomorrow. Missy Morris, Jerry & Judy Burrough s friend, is in need of prayers.

TODAY- Spring Retreat Meeting - after A.M. services for kids attending the retreat, their parents, and chaperons please meet in the Teen Room for a brief meeting with Nathan. Leadership Meeting for TODAY has been cancelled. Apr. 28-30 - Spring Youth Retreat - Senior Youth event at Red River Gorge. Youth Release Forms Parents, please fill out a new form for each child in the youth group and return them to Nathan. We need updated forms from everyone. WKYC Information Sheets Pick up one up from the tract rack to find the dates for each week of camp, what to bring,and other important Apr.30-5th Sunday - Please remember that the entire contribution on a 5th Sunday goes toward our building fund. May 7 - Senior Night - Following evening services we will have a slide show in the auditorium honoring our graduating seniors followed by a potluck meal in the Fellowship Hall. May 21-24 - VBS - God s Creation - Digging for answers PANTRY NEEDS PEANUT BETTER CRACKERS BREAKFAST BARS MICROWAVE MACARONI & CHEESE 2 - Alan & Lyn Carter Bermon Addison 3 - Margaret Shelton 10 - Barney Shockley 15 - Michael & Dusty Lloyd Jace Hanley 18 - Russ & Becca Barker Odie Mays 20 - Barney & Karen Shockley 21 - Donald Stone May Birthdays & Anniversaries 22 - Parker Eckels 27 - Seth Boggess Jonas Newman 28 - Donald & Rosie Curry 23 - Sheena Wilkerson 30 - Jason Arvin 24 - Shane & Miranda Boggess 31 - Reta Carter Micah & Jami Busbey Darby Salisbury Drew & Kayla Van Britson Will Salisbury Lance Bridwell Mike Coffman 26 - Jesse Tapp Judy Warmack