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MINIMALCHRISTIANITY
Almost from the beginning of the church it has been common for
people to add an adjec ve to describe their par cular brand of Chris anity. More recent adjec ves would be “born again” Chris an or “New
Testament” Chris an. I suppose in our day the reason that some use
adjec ves is to try and differen ate themselves and their theology
from the quagmire of confusion that the world sees as it looks at all
those who claim to be Chris an.
Let me share with you two adjec ves that may just challenge us
to look at our lives in bold and fresh ways. These are “nominal Chris anity” and “minimal Chris anity.”
“Nominal Chris anity” refers to a person who claims to be a Chrisan but makes no a,empt to even live according to basic Chris an
principles. It is kind of like the person who is admi,ed to a hospital
and upon filling out an admission form comes to the sec on tles religious affilia on. Well, he knows he is not Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, or
Buddhist; and the only block le6 to ck is Chris an and so he cks that
one.
“Minimal Chris anity” on the other hand refers to the person who
seeks to obtain all the blessings of Jesus, but then limits Jesus’ involvement in his or her life as much as possible. The aGtude would be one
of “what is the minimum I can do and s ll be a Chris an?”
“Minimal Chris anity” is perhaps one of the greatest dangers to
Chris ans in our culture because it is so subtle. Few Chris ans actually
loudly proclaim that they want minimal Chris anity, but we need to
examine our lives with brutal honesty to see if we have lapsed into
minimal Chris anity.
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Is your rela onship with Jesus Chris an the top priority in your
life?
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Do you plan your weekly calendar with God first, or does he have
to fit in between your busy ac vi es?
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Do you check your Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twi,er, or other social media accounts through the day, but only read the Bible
at worship?
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Do you talk to your friends about your worries, but not to God?
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Do you keep up to date with your favorite TV shows, but you are
way behind in your daily Bible reading?
Minimal Chris anity is subtle, and it can be deadly to one’s walk
with Jesus and our spiritual life and development. For the logical end
result of minimal Chris anity is no Chris anity.
Derek
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Donyell Buckingham is in ICU at Bap st DeSoto.
Beckem Sing is at Le Bonheur.
John Sloan is in Bap st Desoto.
Derek McNamara is traveling to El Salvador this week.
Bill Ivey is undergoing Chemo treatments
Ray Canada had out pa ent surgery on Thursday.
YOU MUST MUTE YOUR PHONE
The Ladies Spring Brunch will be Saturday, May 2. Please bring your purse, a
friend, and your favorite brunch dish.
At our Winter Brunch 1/3 of the ladies in a,endance were visitors. We would
like to encourage all ladies to come and fellowship. SENIORSUNDAY
REMEMBERINPRAYER
SHUT-INS: Ann Estes, Valeria Canada, Ruby Davis, Evelyn Fowler, Billy Garre,, Marie Gray,
Irmagene Hall, Ka e Howard, Dot McEwen, Pauline Payne, Catherine Parker, Ann Woodson
HEALTH ISSUES: Robert Benne,, Donyell Buckingham, Ruby Dickerson, Harvey Geeding, Bill
Newport, Banks Ready, Ki,y Ussery, LaTonya Wiggins FAMILY: Sue Archer, Sidney Carey, Tom
Childress, Ka e Culley, Ron Crutchfield, Bubba Davis, Bill Dixon, Tam Griffin, Chris Heart, Charles
Hester, Madie Hunsucker, Ka e Jarre,, Wanda Jenkins, Jesse Jones, Allyson Kelly, Terance
Simmons, Mike Woolbright
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to Mike and Debbie Hall in the passing of her mother,
Virgina LaCaze.
SHARE
On Sunday, May 3 we will be honoring our nine gradua ng Seniors. Those Seniors are Kendall Billingsley, Braden Howard, Taylor Kuntz, Caleb Neal, Tori
Prue7, Kathleen Reed, Keith Stone, Ma7hew Jackson, and Derrick Love. We
will be honoring these Seniors during the morning service and there will be a
fellowship meal following services. The meat will be provided. We ask the congrega on to provide sides and desserts to compliment the fried chicken.
ELSALVADORYARDSALE
On Saturday, May 16, there will be a Yard Sale to help raise funds for the
Summer El Salvador Mission Team. If you have any items, other than clothing,
you would like to donate for this sale, please see Jared McCormick, Mark or
Laurie Hammer. Thank you in advance for your support.
SARDISLAKECHRISTIANCAMP
The dates for camp are July 12 – 18. If your child would like to go, please register them quickly. We have had several other congrega ons asking about coming during our week. We want to be sure that our kids are signed up so they
are not le6 out. Register at www.sardislakechris ancamp.org.
Share will meet at the nursing today at 3:45PM.
TLCs
TLCs will meet at Hazels Tuesday, April 21 at 8:30AM.
CHILDREN’SCHURCH
POTLUCK
There will be a potluck for Be7y Shackelford, Tuesday April 21 a6er
encouragement class. Please bring a dish.
ELSALVADOR
Our first planning mee ng for those going to El Salvador will be next Sunday, April
26 at 3:30PM.
CHILDREN’SEDUCATIONNEWS
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Tonight our Basic Training group will lead the evening worship. A6er a brief
combined assembly in the FLC, our ladies will be dismissed to Room 20/22
for a separate service, while our young men lead in the FLC.
Sunday evening, April 26, Basic Training Worships Away at the Tunica
Church of Christ. Beginning at 6:00PM we will have a brief combined assembly, a6er which our young men and ladies will lead in separate assemblies.
Following the worship, Tunica Church has invited us for fellowship and refreshments. We’re looking forward to next Sunday evening, and hope that all
our families in K-6th grade will join us!
NURSERYWORKERS
Sunday Conference call:
To listen to our Sunday morning service live,
call 1-877-380-7755 followed by 4651356
LADIESBRUNCH
April19
10:00 (0-24 mos) Claire Sowell, Donna
Thompson
(2 years) Pam Fowler, Misha Kimbell
5:00PM: Debbie Dean
April26
10:00 (0-24 mos) Courtney McCrory, Kim
Burrell, PaG Rasco
(2 years) Barbara Thompson, Cassie
Walker
5:00PM: Dawn Ales
Some people were created by God to make a difference in lives of children.
With God-given gi6s of service, teaching, exhorta on, and mercy, they feel as if
they are soaring when they are teaching or caring for children. Our Children’s
Church leaders have a heart for caring for our li,le ones and teaching them the
founda ons of who God is and how much He loves them.
Our Children’s Church is led by Irene McNamara. Children ages 3-5 are dismissed from our congrega onal worship prior to the sermon and enter room
19, where Irene uses age appropriate songs and teaching methods to teach our
children how to worship Jesus.
Are you interested in using you gi6s in our Children’s Church? See Irene
McNamara for more informa on.
YOUTHNEWS
Memphis Workcamp
If you are planning to go to Memphis Workcamp you need to get your
applica on and money turned in to Jared. The deadline is Sunday, April 26.
Applica ons can be found in the teen room.
Sunday Night Fun
Immediately following services tonight the teens are invited to stay at the
building for games and fellowship. There will be a van going to get food or
you can bring your own sack lunch for dinner. We will end at 8:30PM.
WELCOME,GUESTS!
Today’sSermonbyDerekMcNamara
You honor us with your presence and your willingness to join us in worshipping
God today. An a,ended nursery for 0-24 months is available in the foyer and 2 year
olds meet in room 5. Children ages 3-5 will be dismissed a6er the Lord’s Supper for
Children’s Church. Hearing assistance is available at the sound booth.
Bible!?! What Bible?
1 Timothy 4:6-16
If you are a member of the Church of Christ and are looking for a place to worship and serve, please consider placing yourself under the oversight of our shepherds and becoming part of our family in serving the Lord.
If you are not a member of a church and would like to learn more about the
Church of Christ, we would be honored to answer any ques ons you may have.
Please fill out an ivory visitor’s card and drop it in the offering plate. If you would be
interested in a home Bible study please call Derek McNamara at 662-349-3600.
MEETINGTIMES
Sunday:
Bible Class
Morning Assembly
Evening Assembly
Wednesday:
Bible Class
9:00AM
10:00AM
5:00PM
7:00PM
1700 Goodman Rd. E • Southaven, MS 38671
MINISTERS
OFFICESTAFF
Dr. Derek McNamara
offi[email protected]
Senior Minister
Antoine7e Jones
Antoine,[email protected]
[email protected]
Ma7hew Crowe
Associate Minister
Ma,[email protected]
Alan Underwood
Raynee Randolph
[email protected]
Jared McCormick
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 8AM-12PM
and 1-5 PM
Fri: 8AM-12PM and 1-4PM
Youth Minister
Phone: (662) 349-3600
Minister of Children’s EducaIon
[email protected]
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GoodmanOaks
ChurchofChrist
03/15/2015
04/19/2015
Vol. 4 No. 16
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April 19, 2015
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Singing - Luke McNamara
162 “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name”
Welcome - Ma7hew Crowe
167 “Hosanna”
Prayer - Ivan Gomez
922 “Jesus Paid It All”
The Lord’s Supper and Offering
Bob Coker
“In Christ Alone”
“10,000 Reasons”
Message - Jared McCormick
Bible!?! What Bible?
1 Timothy 4:6-16
InvitaIon Song:
852 “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder”
Shepherd’s Prayer - Phil Anderson
[email protected]
Him we proclaim,
THEWEEKLYRECORD
SHEPHERDS
Phil Anderson
Marty Brownfield
David Butler
Randy Denton
Jimmy Eddlemon
Tim Mobley
Gordon Schmi7ou
Jerry Winstead
[email protected]
ContribuIons:
Sunday Offering
Weekly Budget
A7endance:
Bible Class
Morning Assembly
Midweek Class
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