Volume: XXXIII Date: October 12, 2014 The Measure of Our Love Bible Study ………………..127 A.M. Worship……………...163 P.M. Worship………...…….137 Mid-Week...………………..143 10-1-14 Last Week Contribution……………….$11,398.25 Budget……………………..$10,361.00 Budget Balance Contribution……………….$367,167.10 Budget……………………..$414,440.00 Budget for 2014 $538,776.00 Number: 40 Worship Schedule, October 12, 2014 A.M. Welcome..........................................Jeff Cavender A.M. Scripture Reading............................Jason Byrd A.M. Song Director...................................Tommy Taylor A.M. Opening Prayer................................Bob Carter A.M. Sermon..............................................Ken Tyler A.M. Closing Prayer..................................Bill Morgan P.M. Announcements……………………Jeff Cavender P.M. Song Director………………………Warren Smith P.M. Opening Prayer…………………….(B) Joe Norris P.M. Sermon……………………………...Steve Johnson P.M. Closing Prayer……………………...Vaughn Warren Attended Nursery………………………...Ramsey and Riley Gann Serve at the Lord's Table L.S. Lead: Todd Norris, Danny Hughes Servers: Ray Bezny, Randy Byrd, Jason Byrd, Keith Cavender, David Garrett, Johnny Graves, Don Putnam, (B) Joe Norris Ushers - Steve Sharp, Jared Sharp, John Holley, Fred Randall, Andy Norris (Also Count, Ring Bell, Open & Close Building and help with p.m. Lord’s Supper.) Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Song Leader - Jim Gann Prayer - Todd Norris PRAYER LISTS: Our Mission Work: Members: Ger ald Cantr ell, Riley Gann, Lyle Gr aves, Neida Leak, Vicki Miller, Mary Praschnik, Barnie Westmoreland, Juainta Willis, Lee Wilson, Ma- Joshua Aidoo - Gha na , Africa Samuel Barrow - Trinidad rie Wilson. Daniel Gaines - Ta nzia n Missio ns Friends or Relatives of our members: Howar d Boone (Bonnie Bezney), Ben- Ron Gilbert - Africa ny Carter (Bob Carter), Blakely Goodman (Gann’s), Lefty & Lovella Jenkins (Katie Norris), Brad Marshall (Gann’s), Doug McKelvy (Sharp), Bob McNeill Robert Martin - Pacific Islands (Hannah Tyler), Russell Quinn (Thrower), Larry VanSandt (LeAnn Green), Bri- Mark Martin - Lincoln, AL an Whiteside (Gann’s), Clyde & Mary Yarbrough (Jolene Suttles) Preacher Training School - Philippines Don Thornton - China & Hong Kong Members or Members Parents in Nursing Homes or Shut Ins: Golden Living - Faye Aukerman, Ruth Harper, Elizabeth Leak, Dorothy Lowery, Cloia & Steve Worley - Nigeria Herman Parker, Gladys Torbert; Barfield Health Care - Kate Gann; Crossville Nursing Home - Eileen Frahm, Ester Kennemer; Cullman Health Care - Agnes Shaver; Marshall Manor Rehab - Wilene Marsh; Collinsville Nursing Home - Jessie Ree Green; Shut Ins at Home - Elga Gullion, Edna Noble Church Building (256) 586-8158 E-mail Address: office@ar abcofc.or g Elders E-mail Address: elder s@ar abcofc.or g Web Site: arabchurchofchrist.com ARAB CHURCH OF CHRIST 1005 North Main St. P.O. Box 376 Arab, AL 35016 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Arab, Alabama Permit # 52 «ADDRESSBLOCK» The Exhorter Oct. 12, 2014 1005 North Main Street PO Box 376 Arab, AL 35016 ELDERS Jeff Cavender Ken Denton Danny Hughes Todd Norris Warren Smith DEACONS Jim Hendrix John Holley Jeff Morgan Andy Norris Fred Randall Tom Self Robert Suttles Tim Thrower Wes Tyler Vaughn Warren PULPIT MINISTER Ken Tyler (256) 498-3174 SECRETARIES Lisa Randall Sonya Thrower OFFICE (256) 586-8158 (256) 586-8188 LINCOLN Church of Christ Minister, Mark Martin (205) 763-3000 I want to thank you for your comments about the sermons Sunday. The good Lord blessed us with another wonderful day. The Baby Shower Sunday night for Hope and Dusty was really nice. A large number participated and the food was delicious. Thank you very much! Baby Lane is due November 29. Obviously, all the family is really excited. Thought for Today – “What if the end would come right now? Are you really ready to hear your everlasting fate declared by Christ” (Byron Nichols)? Please remember the “Food for Thought” meeting Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. We are ready to get this great program underway. A special word of appreciation to Jeff Cavender for all the work he has done to make this good work possible. We are excited about the Arab Football team being with us this Sunday night. Steve Johnson from Priceville will be our guest speaker. Steve has applied for our family and youth minister’s position. I know you will enjoy hearing Steve. Steve received his training at the Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock, Texas. Please say a special prayer today for our sick. Scripture for Today – “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (I Corinthians 15: 57, 58). I look forward to another great Sunday of worship with you. Great things are happening in our congregation. Let’s get fired up! Remember, Hannah and I love and appreciate you. Do We Care? Bill Dillon A group of children were crying at a street corner. A man came by and asked what was the matter. One little lad tearfully replied, “We’ve got a pain in Billy’s stomach!” What a beautiful statement of children’s ability to be compassionate. Wherever there is sorrow and suffering in the world, wherever there is spiritual darkness and despair, God’s people must extend arms of sympathy. It was a sympathizing Jesus who beckoned, “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden…and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:2830). Also the Lord said, “he that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37). When one member of the body of Christ suffers, all feel the pain. Truly, Paul wrote that we “should have the same care one for another” (I Corinthians 12:25). To be casual or lukewarm in our devotion to others, in particular to fellow disciples, is to be casual and lukewarm in our devotion to the Lord (Matthew 25:40). How far out does the circle of your concern extend? To you and your family? To a few more? Should you redraw the line and include all for whom Christ died? To the world, the most appealing quality of Jesus is His care and compassion for others. This characteristic makes the Lord loom large in the eyes of those who believe not. This same quality, prominently featured in the lives of the Lord’s people will open many hearts to the truth. Do you care? Bill Dillion preaches for the Lord’s church in Cotter, Arkansas, The Goodness of God Ken Tyler The apostle Paul stated in Romans 2:4, “...the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance.” “We love him, because he first loved us” (I John 4:19). In this article, I want you to think carefully about the goodness of God. 1. The goodness of God is shown by the gift of His Son for mankind. Yes, John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…” Paul in speaking of this gift said, “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15). Paul said that God’s gift of His Son for our sins is so wonderful and meaningful that it cannot be adequately described with words. It is an “…unspeakable gift.” God’s goodness is supremely seen by the gift of His Son for our sins. Hebrews 2:9 tells us that Jesus, by the grace of God, tasted death for every man. How thankful we should be! 2. The goodness of God is seen by the fact that He is no respecter of persons. All men are equal in God’s sight. It doesn’t matter whether we are rich or poor, black or white, or whatever. God loves all men and wants them to be saved (I Timothy 2:4). Peter said at the house of the Gentile, Cornelius, “…of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him” (Acts 10:34, 35). Yes, God is impartial. This is a wonderful quality that manifests His goodness. 3.The goodness of God is seen by His mercy and care for us. In 2 Corinthians 1:3, God is described as “…the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.” These are marvelous statements that show God’s goodness. Peter wrote, “casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (I Peter 5:7). Where would we be without God’s mercy, concern, and kindness? We are told in Hebrews 13:5, “…I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.” What a wonderful promise! I want to ask you, has the goodness of God led you to repentance? There’s no question about God’s goodness. Do you love Him because He first loved you? John said, “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments…” (I John 5:3). Friends, the God of heaven is good. May we all gladly serve Him.
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