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Bellevue
CHURCH OF CHRIST
April 5, 2015
SHEPHERDS
Bobby Ferrell
Merle Grizzell
Frank Harrell
Ken Petty
Nelson Whitfield
Bruce Zupa
MINISTERS
Tom Riley
PREACHING
Daniel Palk
INVOLVEMENT
Blake McCaskill
YOUTH
John Kennedy
COUNSELING
CHILDREN’S
COORDINATOR
Wendy Rampy
OFFICE
Karen Villers
Cynthia Walker
The Resurrected Christ
While the grandbabies were here for a visit last week, Julie McBrayer Loveless
brought something by my office to share with Ani. It was a box of Easter eggs that
told the story of Jesus. Later, Ani opened the blue egg and found a donkey, so I told
her about Jesus riding into Jerusalem. What a crowd: “Hosanna!”
She opened the yellow egg and found a chalice, so I told her about Jesus and the
Last Supper. Then, praying hands, a rooster, some coins, a flagellum, a crown of
thorns, nails, a spear, a linen cloth, and a stone. Finally, we opened the empty egg—
representing the tomb that was found empty at the resurrection of Christ.
If you’re a parent who wants your children to believe that the Easter Bunny is real,
you might want to hide this from them right now. He’s not. The Easter Bunny is
not real. It’s strange how we want to celebrate everything except those matters of
eternal importance. We hype Santa at Christmas, the Easter Bunny at Easter, and
the Tooth Fairy anytime a tooth falls out.
Here’s the danger. If we put forward fairy tales as truth, what are children to believe?
If we emphasize make-believe characters with more enthusiasm than we celebrate
the reality of Christ, we have only ourselves to blame when children grow up and
don’t believe any of it. They throw the baby Jesus out with Santa. They throw the
resurrected Lord out with the bunny. They discount Jesus as just another myth.
Each day is important to God and every moment can bring glory to God (Col. 2:1617). Each first day of the week is a time for celebrating the victory we have because
of the death and resurrection of Christ (Cf., Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 16:2). However, it’s
worth noting that the Jewish Passover happens at a specific time each year. While
we’re not Jews by ethnicity (at least I’m not), and in Christ we’re not required to keep
the Passover as a matter of faith; Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection did happen in
conjunction with Passover.
No wonder all of Christendom thinks about it during this season. While each day is
important, and while each first day of the week is a time for gathering to remember
Christ’s death and resurrection; still, what better time to engage the world with the
ultimate truth of Christ’s resurrection? It’s perfectly natural! We gain nothing by
replacing it with make-believe stories.
Ani enjoyed getting some candy in eggs, but she was absolutely enthralled when I
told her the true events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ the
Son of God.
—Tom Riley
PHILIPPIANS 3:10
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS!
That I may know
Christ and the power
of His ressurection...
Please fill out a Connection Card and go by the
Welcome Center in the foyer to get more information
about our church family and all the great things
happening here. Thank you for joining us today!
UPCOMING EVENTS
APR
STUDENT MINISTRY
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TUESDAY MORNING POTLUCK
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL
Fellowship Hall, Sign Up/Pay, Deadline Sun, Apr 5
THIS WEEK
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THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
• Q&A Night | Tue 6 - 7:30 PM | Youth Room/Sonic
• Senior Time | Wed 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Youth Room
• Spring Retreat | Fri - Sun | Valley View Camp
(Register: bellevue-church.com/springretreat)
Fellowship Hall @ 11 AM
Shoney’s @ 8 AM
HUDDLE 55 CHAFFIN’S BARN w/BOX LUNCH
Bus leaves @ 10:45 AM
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HOPE for HAITI’S CHILDREN BREAKFAST
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SPIRIT TEAM 3 LUNCH
Fellowship Hall @ 9 AM, Sign-up in the foyer
NEXT WEEK
• Meadows Service | Sun 1 - 1:30 PM | The Meadows
• PLUG | Wed 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Youth Room
Fellowship Hall
MAY
BABY SHOWER | Katie Ebel
• May 3 | Graduation Sunday | Bellevue
• May 16 | BYG Carwash | Bellevue Picnic
Ladies Parlor @ 4 PM
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Blake McCaskill | 615.856.5245
[email protected]
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Door 6 @ 6 AM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL
Fellowship Hall | Sign-up/Pay, Deadline Sun, Apr 12
CHILDREN MINISTRY
Wendy Rampy | 615.483.3035
[email protected]
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THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
Shoney’s @ 8 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
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LADIES FRIENDSHIP GROUP LUNCHEON
• Sun, April 19—Walk With Jesus 2-5pm
Fellowship Hall
SAVE THE DATE
WALK WITH JESUS
• June 8-12—412 Club “Mission Camp” (local)
• June 21-26—Short Mountain Bible Camp
• July 19-22—VBS
Downstairs 2-5 PM | Sign-up online or in the foyer
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL
Fellowship Hall | Sign-up/Pay, Deadline Sun, Apr 19
REMINDERS
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THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
• Today—1st grade communion cup pick-up
WORLD CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING DINNER
• Sign up for Walk with Jesus online or in the foyer
Shoney’s @ 8 AM
Embassy Suites-Cool Springs, contact Randy McKinney
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SPIRIT TEAM 4 LUNCH
Fellowship Hall
SINGING
Fellowship Hall @ 6 PM
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• Kingdom Kids will not meet tonight
• JR Leaders will not meet tonight
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Door 6 @ 6 AM
We have an attended nursery down
the hall and cry rooms available at
the back of the auditorium.
CHURCH NEWS
BAPTISMS
RELIEF
We rejoice in the baptism of Helina
Butler on Sunday, March 29 by her
father, Tim Butler. She is daughter
of Tim and Jeannie Butler.
The Elders want to give the
congregation an opportunity to
contribute to a relief effort to
help the island of Vanutau, which
sustained a direct hit from Cyclone
Pam, winds up to 185 MPH on
March 13 and totally devastated
the Island nation, off the coast of
Australia. Brad Johnson is helping
with the relief effort and made us
aware of the urgent need of these
people. Brad is in contact with
Eric Brandell, a missionary on the
island, and is assisting in putting
together a relief container to ship
there. Included in the relief supplies
are much needed water filtration
systems from Healing Hands
International and our Ron White.
Checks can be made out to the
Bellevue Church of Christ with
a memo “Vanuatu Relief Effort”.
Checks can be put in the collection
basket on Sundays April 5th and
12th, or given to Rick McBrayer
anytime.
We rejoice in the baptism of Braden
Poole by Tom Riley on Monday
afternoon, March 30. He is the son
of Scott and Teresa Poole and
brother of Brynn.
BIRTHDAY
Louise Austelle will celebrate her
93rd birthday today, April 5th, cards:
117 Plantation Ct, Nashville, TN 37221.
SYMPATHY
We express our sympathy to Alice
Morton and her family in the death
of her aunt Evelyn Lewis on Sunday,
March 29. Her service was held on
Saturday, April 4.
FELLOWSHIP MEAL
Please sign up/pay today, to enjoy
Zaxby’s-Chicken Fingers, Wed, April 8.
GOLF SCRAMBLE
Join us at Pebble Brook Golf Course
on Saturday, April 11th. There will
be a shotgun start at 1 pm with
lunch at 12, Noon. Sign-up today!
BABY SHOWER
Join us on Sunday, April 12th for a
baby shower for Katie Ebel in the
Ladies Parlor at 4 pm. It’s a boy!
She is registered at Amazon, Pottery
Barn Kids and Target.
Rick McBrayer, Foreign Missions
THANKS
“Whether you helped set up, tear
down, serve, babysit, cook, speak,
perform, decorate, pledge, donate,
pray, entertain, you were essential to
the benefit dinner being a success. We
couldn’t have done it with out you.
Thank you for making a difference in
the lives of orphan children.”
Tim & Jeannie Butler
Caring for China’s Orphans, since 1995
Dear Family at Bellevue,
“We appreciate all the loving kindness
you have given us during the loss of
our mother, Mary Lou Williams. All
the cards, visits, food, flowers and
comforting words were wonderful.
Most of all we are grateful for your
prayers.”
Thank you in Christian Love,
Wayne and Janice Castleman
and Williams Family
“The cards sent to my Mom, Anna
Baker, made her so happy. It made
her day to receive them. Thank you
for your kindness and continued
prayers. She is still fighting, and
enjoys the encouragement.”
David Baker, Son
WCB DINNER
The Annual Dinner for World Christian
Broadcasting will be held on Thurs,
April 23 at Embassy Suites in Cool
Springs. Please contact Randy
McKinney if you want to attend.
NEW MEMBER
Patti Cryer
595 Hicks Road, Apt 13E
Nashville, TN 37221
615-649-8163
WEEKLY STATISTICS
Attendance (03/29)
Sunday AM: 573 | Sunday PM: 303
Contribution (03/29)
Weekly: $21,947 | YTD: $291,062
Budget (03/29)
Weekly: $22,094 | YTD: $287,227
CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to get involved in one of our ministries, have a Bible study, or
learn more about the ministries that we provide, please let me know. I would love
to talk with you and help you get connected at Bellevue.
Daniel Palk | 615.856.5532 | [email protected]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MORNING | 9:00 AM
MEADOWS SERVICE | 1:00 PM
Shepherd’s Call: Frank Harrell
Prayer: Mark Crawford
Speaker: Jim McGill
Song Leader: Mark Featherston
Communion: Tim Cope
Preside Over Communion: Reb Moorer
SUNDAY EVENING | 6:00 PM
Song Service: Jan Cronin
Serve Communion:
T. J. Bean, Blake Brock, Keith Burress, Richard Cox,
Scott Crist, Don Fielder, James Jacobs, John Hamblen,
Brian Lehman, Joe Mears, Dray Moultrie, David Neese,
Ronald Reasonover, Bob Teeple
Scripture: Robert Halliburton
Sermon: Tom Riley
Prayer: Chris Cochran
Announcements: Larry Felts
Ushers: Ed Day, Mark Dobbs, Randy Morton,
Matt Osman, Mike Walker
Greeters: Tim & Susan Cope, Joe & Lynnette Jamison,
Ron & Pam Marlin, Mike & Cynthia Walker
Security: Wendell Sullivan, Travis Teichmann
Nursery: Kelly Pettit, Sarah Pettit, Amber Moultrie
Marquee: Tom & Amy Walker
Announcements: Larry Felts
Song Service: Jan Cronin
Prayer: Mike Newbill
Sermon: Tom Riley
Prayer: Jim McFarland
Preside Over Communion: Ron White
Serve Communion: W. Graham, C. Thompson
Security: Tim Terry, Bobby Travis
Nursery: Ruth Adams, Neila Whitfield
WEDNESDAY EVENING | 6:45 PM
Security: Bill Toungette, Stacey Barnes
MONTH OF APRIL
Prepare Communion: Kenny Dill
Audio: John Willoughby, Travis Teichmann
PowerPoint: Chris Hawkins, Beth Anderson
CHRIST-CENTERED COUNSELING
Are you or is someone in your family struggling with serious issues such as
anxiety, depression, or grief? If so, you can call Cynthia at 615-646-9828
to set up a confidential appointment with John Kennedy, our Ministerial
Counselor on staff. John is available at the building each Wednesday.
Bellevue
CHURCH OF CHRIST
7401 Hwy 70 South
Nashville, TN 37221
Office: 615-646-9828
Update Line: 615-646-3026
[email protected]
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www.bellevue-church.com