The Secret to a Quality Life

Ephesians 6.1-3

The degeneration of society REACH OUT . . . But be doers of the word,

and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves.

AND TOUCH SOMEONE!

Antagonism, division, and rebellion are rampant . James 1.22

Gods solution to problems throughout all ages. (Ephesians 1.9-10)

It begins with regeneration .

We need a renewed heart from God.

STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
We need a renewed spirit of submission to Christ. PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520
We need a renewed respect for one another. kyle@churchst.org ORDER OF WORSHIP September 24, 2017
FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977
Where does spiritual harmony begin?
Tankersley69@cs.com
9:00 AM Service 6:00 PM Service
It must begin in the hearts of Christians who submit themselves to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. YOUTH MINISTER Welcome Kenneth Bailey Kyle Bolton
Caleb Taylor 993-2151
caleb@churchst.org Song Leader Bill Tankersley Bill Tankersley
Here is good advice for children (anyone who has parents). Preacher Kyle Bolton Kyle Bolton
HISPANIC MINISTER
Hector Cruz 993-0009 Reading Shannon Ketchum
Harmony at home can be found in Christ . hectorcruz@cscofc.org
Scripture Ephesians 6:1-3
Responsibility can begin even with children. SECRETARY
Talitha Liggett 359-3597 Prayer Jeff Haislip Larry McKnight
tbl76@bellsouth.net Sermon The Secret to a OT - His Image
Why should children obey their parents? (Ephesians 6.1-3) Quality Life NT - The Sin Problem
ELDERS Closing Prayer Will Wilson Gary Lancaster
They are Christians . (1a) Wayne Cozart 224-2818
wayne@churchst.org
The phrase, in the Lord , defines a unique relationship . CHILDRENS HOME ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER: beef stew, ravioli
David Jent 270-6631
david@david jentrealty.com
Faith in Christ should make a child better in the home. UPCOMING EVENTS:
Don Ledford 615-714-3213
dledford@ledfordexchange.com Sept. 24 Campers will return today around 1:30 pm.
Obedience is right . (1b)
Lee Morrison 703-4044 Sept. 24 Worship Committee will meet today, at 5 pm, in Room 13.
lee@churchst.org
Obedience is commanded . (2a) Sept. 26 Truck from the Childrens Home will be here THIS TUESDAY!
Help us fill that truck! Lists are up front.
Paul cites the 5th of the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20.12; Deuteronomy 5.16) DEACONS
Sept. 26 T.O.T. for grades 7 - 12
Steve Allen 359-4616
Obedience brings blessing . (2b-3) Kenneth Bailey 993-2159 Sept. 28 Ladies, lets go bowling at Funtime Bowl. Meet at the bowling
Grover Collins 359-5386 alley at 6 pm.
Matt Ervin 637-1830
This 5th commandment has a promise attached. (Deuteronomy 5.16) Greg Hardison 703-4231 Sept. 29-30 R.U.S.H. at Freed-Hardeman University.
Joel Hargrove 652-7143
Disobedience to parents is rebellion against God. Robert Hopkins 364-3927 There will be a class on October 24 put on by DREMC to help us conserve
Gary Lancaster 359-5215 energy. If you are interested, RSVP to Helen Blanton at 931-680-5883, or at
Kelly Lane 359-5986
Joe Liggett 359-4929
hblanton@dremc.com. There is a limit to the class, so register early.
What about us?
Ray Wakefield 359-2328
Clifford Whitaker 637-3507
What is Gods secret to a quality life? (Ephesians 1.9-10) Britt Wiles 359-7702
Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814
 Remember in Prayer Birthdays and Anniversaries
Frances Bivins has fallen, but is at home.
Please add: Willa Wilson, great granddaughter of
Ralph & Sue Wilson, to your prayer list.

CALEB
Linda Fulghum is now at home.
BY Continue to Remember ...
Sept. 25
Sept. 26
Andi Leigh Tankersley - 1
Debbie Cole
Logan Courtemanche - 15
Are You Minimizing Sin? Bobbye Lou Adcock, Artie Allen, Tommy Bledsoe, Luke Ruth Grogan
Brewer, Zach & Lora Darnell, Linda Fulghum, Billy & Jo Sept. 27 Allison Werner - 18
Ellen Haislip, Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Gary
If you have been a part of the church for very long, then I am sure you have heard various Sept. 29 Eryn Ketchum
Lancaster, Ryan Lancaster, Jack Miller, Jack Milligan,
Sept. 30 Kim Anderson
statements from preachers, teachers, and church members that often times minimize the severity of Lewis Simmons,
Stella Cook - 3
sin. We live in a world that likes to believe, If youre okay, Im okay, and thats okay. Joe & Emma Lancaster (parents of B J Holt), Lyla Kate Karen Garrett
Johnson (granddaughter of Amy Fuller), Barbara Margaret Tyree
Chunn, (aunt of Kim Anderson & Keith Childers),
In reality, none of us are okay. We hear excuses about sin all the time. Society tells us, We all sin, Holland Townes, (granddaughter of Steve & Pam
so dont judge me. But there is something entirely wrong about making that kind of comment Allen), Mike McCollum, (son of Shirley McCollum),
Jennifer Miller, (daughter of Tony & Diane White), Sept. 26 Jake & Kathryn Lintz
without considering its meaning. When we say something like, We all sin, so dont judge me, we Dawson Smith (brother of Barbara Simmons), Keith
Sept. 28 Brian & Catina Cheatham
are often trying to justify continuing in a particular behavior. And that is the problem! Yes, we all Green, Regina Erdly, Donna Pinkston, Billy Cozart, Willa
Sept. 30 John & Charlotte Zajac
Wilson, (great granddaughter of Ralph & Sue Wilson)
sin; the difference is that some people have repented and others are determined to continue in sin.
IN HOME SHUT-INS
Ross Beckham, Emmaline Bless, Theola Blue, Wynona
The gospel isnt about being perfect. The gospel is about being convicted of our sin, realizing we Clark, Betty Daniels, Ruth Hargrove, Margaret Morton, We have received thank you notes from:
stand before God hopelessly guilty, and saying, I dont want this life anymore. I dont want to sin Roslyn Sutherland. Mrs. Elizabeth Hardison,
Lewis & Barbara Simmons, &
anymore. I want to be forgiven by the blood of Jesus Christ. I want to live in Gods glory. NHC LEWISBURG/MERIHIL Fletcher & Janette Cathey.
Anna Bailey, Joetta Bigham, Ruby Higdon, Elise Please stop and read.
Murphy, Marie Musgrave, Margaret Tyree, James
Lets stop trying to minimize, justify, and excuse our sin. Whitsett, Billy & Alice Willis, Elizabeth Wood *******************

NHC OAKWOOD We are rejoicing with Lily Burgett

With love, Sarah Brown, Betty Carter, Roslyn Collins, Dorothy who was baptized Wednesday night.
Phillips, Madalyn Shelton Her address is:
1470 Wade Brown Rd
Caleb Taylor VILLAGE MANOR Lewisburg, TN
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry,
*************
Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver
We are also rejoicing with Susie Walker
SUMMIT who was baptized last week.
Pat Blackmore Her address is:
4912 Cornersville Rd.
OUR MILITARY Lynnville, TN 38472
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd
Lowrance
OUR MISSION POINTS FOR THE RECORD
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); September 17, 2017
TODAY Campers return from Advance (1:30 pm) World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City AM 346*
September 26 T.O.T. (7-12) Ministry; AGAPE; Heritage Christian; Fishers of Men; Hispanic 30
September 29 - October 1 RUSH (Freed Hardeman) Tennessee Childrens Home; World Christian PM 179
Broadcasting, Disaster Relief, local Hispanic Ministry
Bible Class 286*
October 1 Area-Wide (Chapel Hill)
*********************** Summit 2
Wed. Night 201
NEW CLASS
259 days until summer camp!!! The elders will be teaching a class called Leading into Contribution $10,069.12
the Future on Wednesday nights in October (starting
October 4), in the annex, Room 206 (Connect * includes Hispanic group
classroom). Its focus will be encouragement and
preparation for leadership responsibility in the coming
years.