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Denbigh Church of Christ
Living As God’s Family
Under the Cross
Loving, Serving, Praising, Proclaiming
Order of Worship
Just One Tiny Step of Faith
June 28, 2015
Theme: Worthy of My Praise
89- Be Exalted, O God (1x)
60- He Is Exalted (1)
62- I Exalt Thee
You’re Worthy of My Praise
Prayer and Reading
(Revelation 5:11-12)
Revelation Song
Welcome
Children 2-5 Dismissed to Class
Meet-n-Greet
My Savior, My God
Communion
(349- Ten Thousand Angels, 1-3)
Giving and Family News
Sermon: Under the Sun (1):
The More Things Change
My Only Hope Is You
Shepherd’s Prayer
Dismissal
Song booklets with music notation are available
to be pick up in the back of the auditorium.
Please fill out the perforated Guest or Member
attendance slip on the back page and pass it to
the outside aisle or put in the offering basket.
Have you ever wanted to freeze a moment and make it last a lifetime? I
have. I have also lived through certain moments that I wish I could
change or delete and pretend they never happened. But change is a natural part of life. We can embrace it, or we can fight it.
My husband often says that the only people who really like change are
wet babies. However, I have discovered that some people thrive and live
for change to the point that they are “change junkies” and have little stability in life. Others dig in their heels and refuse to change a thing and ultimately become prisoners of old habits – good and bad.
God may be asking you to step out in faith and make a change in your
life. He has already been where He is asking you to go and prepared every
step of the way for you. You don’t have to be afraid of the unknown. It is
unknown only to you. God is well aware of where you are and of every
step He is asking you to take. He may be asking you to get rid of old memories, eliminate destructive habits, and forsake lifeless traditions.
God is waiting for you to take one step. Faith in God does not come all
at once. Faith is a step-by-step process that begins with one small step
and increases as we go. This story illustrates this truth:
The Israelites are camped on the bank of the Jordan River. Forty years
earlier, they had escaped from Egypt and have been wandering around in
the wilderness ever since. God has met every need in their lives. They
have seen miracle after miracle and now they can see Canaan, the Promised Land. But there is a problem.
A huge river stands between them and the Promised Land, and there is
no way around that river. God told His people that He would make a dry
path through it, but the priests had never seen that happen. In fact, they
hadn’t even been born when the Red Sea was parted. The Israelites had
spent their entire adult lives in the wilderness and finally, they could see a
way out. This was probably the first river they had even been close to in
their lives. God was asking them to step out in faith as never before.
During harvest the Jordan overflows its banks. When the priests carrying the Ark came to the edge of the river and stepped into the water, the
water upstream stopped flowing. It stood up in a heap. So the people
crossed over. Joshua 3: 15-17 (NCV)
Notice God did nothing until those toes touched the water. That first
step was all God needed to see. We are so often afraid to take the first
step of change because we’re afraid we won’t be able to make the whole
journey. Trust God and step out in faith. He will meet you there.
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News and Notes of Interest
I Scream, You Scream…
Every Wednesday night in July is
Ice Cream Night! Following Bible
class, we’ll stay for an old fashioned ice cream social. Plan now
to bring your favorite flavor and
toppings and enjoy some “sweet
fellowship” time.
Sunday Night Live
Have you always wanted to have
dinner and a show in Malibu?
While I can’t quite give you that,
I can offer a video from Pepperdine and a potluck at our next
Sunday Night Live, July 12, beginning at 6:00 pm.
Notes for Jacob
Jacob Potts is serving as camp
counselor for the summer at
Camp Shepherd’s Spring. He
would truly appreciate notes of
encouragement while he is there.
His mailing address is:
P.O. Box 369
16869 Taylors Landing Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Sister2Sister Fellowship
The monthly “Sister to Sister Fellowship” is under consideration
for a change of meeting time and
venue. Please talk to Joyce Griffin
about the possibility of changing
the format to a Saturday morning
brunch and time of sharing.
Bates to visit here
Sunday, July 26, Daryl and Laurie Bates will be visiting with us
to update us on the work God is
doing in Uganda. You won’t
want to miss it so please plan
now to be here.
Ladies Bible Class
Our Tuesday morning ladies
class will continue meeting over
the summer. Our summer study
will be from Francis Chan’s book
Crazy Love. Join us on Tuesday
mornings, 9:30-11:00, for an uplifting time of study, fellowship
and prayer.
Countdown to camp
Only 2 weeks until “Little
Week” begins at Camp Idlewild.
Thanks to everyone who has
joined in the workdays, donated
money and/or signed up your
kids in support of camp. Our
children are making some lifetime memories and learning
priceless lessons about God.
Needed for Camp
Old, colorful t-shirts and small
trinket like items needed for
crafts. If you have these items to
share, please place them in the
marked bins in the foyer or the
family room airlock.
Upward Sports
Flag football and cheerleading
are being offered through
“Upward” at the First Baptist
Church, 12716 Warwick Blvd.
Early registration is until July 15.
Flyers with all the details are
located in the foyer.
FOR THE RECORD
BIBLE CLASSES ...................... 57
SUNDAY A.M. W ORSHIP......... 102
OFFERING......................... $5347
YEAR-TO-DATE AVG. ........ $4555
BUDGET ........................... $4200
Ministry
Spotlight
Each week we will highlight one of our
ministry areas and describe some of the
things going on and how you can help.
Education Ministry
Tuck and Art are the minister and
elder coordinating this area that
keeps teachers in classes so that
we can learn the Bible.
Sunday School: Betty Tanner
makes sure we have teachers for
Sunday School classes (babies to
fourth grade). She always needs
more teachers and assistants.
Middle/High School: Roger Brown
is in charge of our Bible classes for
Middle and High School on Sunday
morning and Wednesday night.
Adult Classes: Tuck is in charge of
our Sunday and Wednesday Bible
classes for adults.
Children’s Church: Each week we
have a class for children Ages 2-5
during part of our Sunday morning
worship service. Theresa Daily and
Sabrina Logan head this effort.
Nursery Attendants: We have an
attended nursery during Sunday
morning worship. We are looking
for someone to head up this effort.
Resource Room: We have a fully
stocked and supplied work room
to help teachers with their classes.
Betty Tanner heads up this effort.
Wednesday Classes: We seem to
suffer from a lack of interest in
this area. No one is currently in
charge, and few children have
been coming. This is an area that
needs some prayer and work.
Our Daily Reading From the New Testament
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Acts 2: 42-3:26
Acts 4: 1-22
Acts 4: 23-5:11
Acts 5: 12-42
Acts 6
Acts 7: 1-22
Prayer Concerns
HEALTH CONCERNS:.
Next Week (June 28)
Art Edlow (surgery this Wednesday, July 1)
READING:
GLENN SWEATT
West’s friends lost 18 mo. old baby to heart failure
PRAYER
Marty Walker’s brother, Michael (cancer)
RANDY LEE HARRIS
Lee Jaap (Multiple Myeloma)
CENTER REAR
LONNIE COLSON
Helen Johnson’s friend, Michelle Sneed (cancer)
RIGHT FRONT
Mark West’s father (cancer)
DENNIS HENRY
Helen Johnson’s brother (stroke)
RIGHT REAR
Helen Johnson’s sister Emma Sneed (aging issues)
MARK WEST
GREETER/USHER
Julia Denton’s parents (aging issues)
JOHNNY BRADLEY
Jeff Denton (effects of long-term cancer treatments)
COMPUTER
Norma Johnson and Nathaniel Davenport (shut-in)
HANNAH BEAN
NURSERY
ESTHER
STEVENS
OTHER CONCERNS:
RYAN SCHNEIDER
Families traveling over the summer
ELDER’S BLESSING
JOE TATUM
Our teens and the many pressures they face
Our high school graduates (Effie, Rachel B., Olivia)
JANALISE JOHNSON
Those relocating this summer
New families that God will bring to us
Ukraine war and our brethren there
COMMUNION
PREP: G. Dykas
CLEAN: M. BOWSER-
BREAD: G. DYKAS
OUTSIDE SIGN
LYNNE BEAN
Our marriages and family relationships
Our mission works in India, France and Ukraine
Preparations for camp this summer
Pray for God’s strength and wisdom for our elders
Bible school program and teachers
Upcoming Events
July 1,8,15,29
Ice Cream Nights
July 7
Serve at Five Loaves
4-7 p.m.
July 12
Sunday Night Live
“Dinner & A Show”
July 26
Daryl and Laurie Bates
Report on Uganda
Information to Share
For July
___________________________________________
Employment for Francine Tatum
___________________________________________
CHILDRENS CHURCH
HELEN JOHNSON
TROY BOWSER
Member (s) Present ________________________________ Date:__________
CENTER FRONT
________________________________________________________________
D.J. Caldwell’s uncle Dean (stage 4 throat cancer)
___________________________________________
BRUCE WHITE
Please Pray: _____________________________________________________
Wheeler’s friend, Baby Carter (bile duct surgery)
LEFT REAR
___________________________________________
Lisa Bare’s brother, Bill (living homeless)
JOE TATUM III
________________________________________________________________
LEFT FRONT
___________________________________________
Lee Jaap’s aunt, Carol (hospitalized)
________________________________________________________________
JEFF DENTON
_____________________________________________________
The Johnson’s friend, LaToya (praise for healing!)
TABLE TALK
_____________________________________________ Put this in the bulletin? 
Xenia Johnson (foot pain)
MICHAEL TANNER
Member
Card
Serving
For Our Guests
Guest
Card
June Birthdays
Name (s) ___________________________________________________ Date:____________
Address ________________________________________________________ Apt _________
City _____________________________________ State _________ Zip _________________
Phone ____________________________ Email _____________________________________
Guest Of _____________________________________________________________________
Christian Goodeyon
6/1
What to Expect During Worship
Audrey Briggs
6/4
Ryan Schneider
6/4
Joe Tatum III
6/7
Tulia Askew
6/12
Tammara Phelps
6/13
Singing: We sing a cappella (without
instruments). The songs are listed in
the bulletin and lyrics are projected on
our screen. We also have booklets with
music notation available as well. We
encourage you to join in, but do not feel
obligated; you can just sit and listen.
Marcus White
6/16
Glenn Sweatt
6/18
Byron Edge
6/23
Hayward Glaspell
6/24
Lee Jaap
6/24
Amayah White
6/24
Kenyatta Dailey
6/28
Diane White
6/28
Jerrod Tatum
6/29
Angelynn Tucker
6/29
PANTRY NEEDS
BOXED POTATOES, BAGGED RICE,
DRY BEANS, CANNED TOMATOES,
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday Bible Classes ................. 9:30 a.m.
Sunday A.M. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m.
Sunday P.M. Small Group .........6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening ...................7:00 p.m.
 Teen
 Young Adult
 Married  Single
 Over 35
 Moved from ____________________
 Have a minister or elder contact me
 Need info on becoming a member
CHURCH OFFICE
205 DENBIGH BLVD.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23608
(757) 877-4322
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.Denbigh.org
ELDERS
BOB BEAN ........................ 757-886-1015
ART EDLOW ...................... 757-329-8881
DAVID STEVENS ................ 757-969-1300
JOE TATUM ....................... 757-870-0443
MINISTERS
CHARLES “TUCK” TUCKER .. 757-234-3298
ROGER BROWN ................. 757-898-0155
Lord's Supper: Communion is a part of
our worship each week. In this simple
memorial we remember Jesus’ sacrifice
on the cross and we also emphasize the
central place of the cross in our faith.
Offering: The work at Denbigh is
supported totally by the free-will
offerings of our members. Our guests
are not expected to make a donation.
Preaching: The sermon will be about
20-25 minutes long and centered in
Scripture. If our study raises questions,
please feel free to ask the minister or
one of the elders. After the sermon an
invitation will be offered for those with a
prayer request or desire for baptism. At
this time, we will stand and sing a song.
Please don’t feel uncomfortable; you
will not be singled out in any way.
Children’s Church:
At some point
during each morning assembly (usually
before the sermon) children ages 2-5
will be dismissed to a class for a special
lesson. An attended nursery is also
provided. Usually at this time, we will
take a few minutes to stand and greet
each other.
Expected of You: Participate in any way
in which you are comfortable. We do
ask you to fill out a Guest Card (at left).
We are honored that you chose to visit
with us today. We hope that you will
stay around for a few minutes after our
services so that we can become better
acquainted. We also hope that you will
come to see us as we see ourselves, a
group of people who love Jesus and are
doing our best to serve Him. Please
come back and worship with us at each
and every opportunity that you have.