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READY, SET, GO!
GO! will kick-of next Sunday night. Our time will focus on action
and service. We will prepare families and individuals for acts of service.
Our service is an act of worship and a gift to those in our community.
Come back each week this fall at 5:30 p.m. for a short devotional, then
join us as we GO! out to serve. We need your help for this to be a
success. First, the more we have going out each week, the more
projects and work we can accomplish. Secondly, the more people we
have joining us means we will have more talent and abilities
therefore accomplishing a greater variety of projects.
Come next Sunday night and see how you might help us GO!
C H U R C H O F C H R I S T
Love God. Love People. Help People Love God.
September 4, 2011 September 4, 2011
Join Us Tonight
Devotional at 5:30 p.m. in Room 101
Spaghetti Feed Fund Raiser at 6:00 p.m. in Family Life Center
Greeting
He Gave Me A Song (608)
Welcome & Call to Worship
Nobody Fills My Heart Like Jesus (602)
Restore My Soul (567)
I Know The Lord Will Find A Way (523)
Communion Bread
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (315)
Communion Cup
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (315)
Ofering
Create In Me
Dismissal of Wee Worship
Thy Word
Shepherds Prayer
Message: Lessons From A Farmer - Part 2
Listen To Our Hearts (810)
Promotions
He Has Made Me Glad (103)
Today s Wor s hi p
Fal l Adul t Bi bl e Cl as s
Classes meeting in the Family Life Center
Classes meeting in Rooms 101, 103 and 104
Fall - Adult Classes - 10:20AM
Family Life Center A/B
Taught by Larry Stafford
Its a Wonderful Life
Family Life Center D/E
Taught by Jimmy Hurd
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Family Life Center F - For CAYP Group
Taught by Alex English & Coy Thorp
Neglected
Room 101
Taught by Matt Huddleston & Ron
Moore
The Holy Spirit Works

Room 103
Taught by Walt Fennel & Noel Shrum
Galatians:
Balancing the Christian Life
Room 104
Taught by Sarah Lightfoot & Jan Moore
Forgotten God
Our fall quarter calls us to REMEMBER...
Remember we have a special gift from God that is given to all of His children. Scripture tells us
so much about this important part of the Trinity, yet for many of us we continue to ignore the
daily presence of God the Spirit. Remember there are three parts of God; God the Father, God
the Son, and God the Spirit. Join us this quarter as we remember the God who lives in us.
More information at www.cordovachurch.com
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Jim Dixon
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Chuck Donald
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chuckd@
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Jack Haynie
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jackh@
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Bill Mara
Focuses on
administrative & teaching
billm@
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Noel Shrum
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noels@
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Dave Wittenborn
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Matt Huddleston Missions & Adult Ed
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Jimmy Hurd Preaching Minister
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Rusty Prevatt Worship
rustyp@
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Aaron Redelsperger Youth & m|groups
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Larry Staford Outreach & Counseling
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Drina Black Nursery
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Kara Huddleston Childrens Education
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Dustin McCaig Custodian
Charlie Miller Facilities
Doris Parry Secretary
dorisp@
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Vivian Tuck Custodian
Jody Wright Administrative Secretary
jodyw@
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Today s Happeni ngs
Final Class Today For Our Adult Summer Series
Today will be the fnal class for our Adult Bible Class Summer Series.
Larry Staford will take a look at chapter 14, entitled, More Sweat, Less
Blood from our study material, Whats Your Game Plan?.
Next Sunday, September 11, will be the beginning of our new adult
classes for the fall session. The classes are listed on the inside back
cover of this bulletin.
Join Us This Afternoon
For Our Goodbye to Summer Bike Ride
Today, we will gather at the Lighthouse at 1 p.m. for Cordovas
Goodbye to Summer Bike Ride. The ride will be from the church
parking lot to Lake Natoma along the bike trail (15 miles round trip).
We will stop at Lake Natoma to have lunch. A sandwich lunch will be
brought in and the cost will be $3/person. We would like to invite all
ages to participate, but if you are under 10 years old, your parent must
be present on the ride. If you/your family cannot make the ride, you
are welcome to join us for lunch at the lake and enjoy the trails
according to your endurance. The ride will return in time for the
Spaghetti Dinner Fund-raiser at 6 p.m. For more information, see Aaron
Redelsperger.
Join US Tonight For Our Spaghetti Feed Fund Raiser
Last year the Rancho Cordova Christmas Tree was vandalized beyond
repair. Tonight we will host a city-wide spaghetti dinner to help raise
money for the citys new Christmas Tree. We will meet for a devotional
at 5:30 p.m. in room 101 and then go to the Family Life Center at 6 p.m.
for the Spaghetti Feed. The suggested donation for dinner will be $5
per person or $20 for a family of four or more.
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GO! Resumes Next Sunday, September 11
Our Sunday evening GO! program will resume next Sunday,
September 11 at 5:30 p.m. in room 101. See the back of this bulletin
for detailed information.
Upcoming Senior Saints Meeting
Following a hiatus for the months of June, July, and August, the area
wide group of senior Christians will resume monthly meetings at
11 oclock on Tuesday morning, September 13, at the North Metro
Church of Christ. Gene Craig, program chairman for the day,
announces that the speaker will be Deno Brewer of the North Metro
congregation. He will be showcasing our new outreach to the
homeless and to Narcotics Anonymous. The North Metro church
is located at 4191 Norwood Avenue in Sacramento. George Smith,
emcee for the senior fellowship, invites all seniors of the area over
age 50 or more to attend the program, and to remain for the potluck
luncheon at noon in the churchs hospitality area. First-time attendees
are guests of the day, and are not expected to bring food.
Mens Prayer Breakfast
This months Mens Prayer Breakfast will be on Friday, September
16. The men will meet at 6 a.m. at the Waf e Shop on Zinfandel for
breakfast, and a time of prayer and fellowship. For more information,
see John Lightfoot.
Friends Day, September 18
As we work as a congregation to share our faith with others, we have
set aside Sunday, September 18, as a special day. We would like for
you to invite a friend/friends for a day of worship with us. Before and
after class, we will have a special reception with cofee and donuts.
We hope that you will choose a friend/friends and pray about your
invitation and their acceptance to your invitation.
Campus Map
Chi l dr en s Cl as s es
Class Teachers Room
Nursery
(0-24 months)
Vivian Fuston, Genie Bishop, Linda Caldwell,
Tricia Hampton, Luchia Fitzgerald
Destiny Westbrooks and Audra Levis
Rm. 1 & 3
2 Year Old
Sabrina Murray, Michelle Stansberry,
Aphton Corbin
Rm. 4
3 Year Old Dolly Fuston, Jenny Fuston Rm. 5
4 -5 Year Old Jill Voss, Lisa Prints Rm. 6
Kindergarten Llona Fennel, Monica King Rm. 12
1st Grade Sharaun Davis, Susan Roa Rm. 16 A
2nd Grade
David Fitzgerald, Ed Fitzgerald,
David Levis
Rm. 10
3rd Grade Vicky Miller, Lisa Pashenee Rm. 9
4th Grade Connie Haynie, Jill Soto Rm. 8
5th/6th Grade Duane Rogers, Keith Ketcher Rm. 7
Member s I nf o
Baptized Into Christ
Let us rejoice as Etwann Smith was baptized by Jimmy Hurd this past
Sunday, August 28, during second service. The contact information for
Etwann is 6380 Summertide Way, Sacramento 95823. Phone: 271-1104.
Additional Deacon Nominees
Our congregation is fortunate to have many servants who put their
talents to work supporting our activities. Three of our servants have
agreed to put their names before the congregation and ask if you are
willing to accept their service in the scriptural role of deacon.
Those servants are: Kevin Bowman, Dan Morris, and Coy Thorp.
Paul was very specifc in 1 Timothy 3:8-13, about the character of men
placed in the role of deacon. Paul says deacons should be tested
before they serve. Before you formally agree to accept the service of
these men, please review this scripture and bring your comments and
questions to one of the elders by September 11. If you submit your
comments in writing, please include your name so we can respond to
you.
Attention, Mothers of Preschoolers!
The 2011 Fall Session for MOPS will begin this Tuesday, September 6. If
you are pregnant or have children kindergarten-age or younger, this is
the place for you! Join us Tuesday mornings in the Family Life Center
from 9:30 a.m.-noon. You will enjoy breakfast, conversations and
activities with fellow moms while your children are being well cared
for. If you are interested in joining us and would like more information,
contact Sharaun Davis or Kristy Bowman.
Also, our childcare program is always in need of volunteers. If you have
free time on Tuesday mornings to help with childcare, please consider
supporting the MOPS ministry in this capacity. Please see Sharaun or
Kristy if you are interested.
Member s I nf o
Congratulations to our 2011 Bible Challenge Winners!
Kindergarten -1st Grade
Joel Huddleston, Rhiannon Power, Emily Levis, Hannah Snow, Sarah Snow,
Jenna Voss, Audrey Sherlock, Joel Fitzgerald, Nathan Lightfoot, Ethan
Prevatt, Grace Redelsperger, and Owen Black
2nd -3rd Grade
Renae Gobbell, Luke Huddleston, Ciara Power, Mason Voss, and Faith
Fitzgerald
4th-6th Grade
Levi Huddleston, Robert Wilson, Lily Wilson, Dondis Moreland, Lilly Black,
and Ian Lightfoot
Each one of these Bible Challenge Winners will receive a trophy for
their Bible knowledge and hard work. The trophies are available for
pick up today outside the library.
Church Of ce Closed
The church of ce will be closed this Monday, September 5, in honor
of Labor Day. The of ce will resume normal of ce hours on Tuesday,
September 6.
Pr ayer Reques t s
Prayers for Members: Sam Trujillo, recovery from bike accident. June Holt,
undergoing radiation therapy for 5 weeks. Michelle Schubert, struggling with
pain and fatigue.
Members with chronic/ongoing illnesses: Floyd Agee, Sheryl Ballard,
Lenette Bryant, Mike Caldwell, Cindi Chorman, Nellie Fry, William Gay, Vicki
Henderson, Ron and Dana Hill, Jacqueline Holmes, June Holt, Bessie LaVassaur,
Mary Shepherd-Lenior, Gail Murray, Sabrina Murray, Steve Parry, Frank O. and
Edythe Prevatt, Michelle Schubert, Deanna Sharp, Kathy Spear, Bill Stewart,
Sherrie Trusler, Jef Wiesemann, Patrick Wilson, and Geraint Williams.
Pregnant Families: Justin and Kara Dobrinski (Sept.); Rusty and Jenny Prevatt
(Sept.); Kurt and Alison Bowman (Sept.); Mike and Justine Fling (Nov.); Alex and
Millicent English (Jan.); Ben and Kate Caldwell (Feb.); and David and Destiny
Westbrooks (March).
Military Service: Vincent and Stephanie Carll, David DePiazza, Ezekiel
Jackson, Mark Jalone, Benjamin Lowe, Jacob McIntrye, Michael Mendez, Mike
Martin, Paul Methvin, Jr., Timothy Neufarth, Brian Sloan, and Greg Sutmeria.
AT T E N DA N C E 0 8 / 2 8
Sunday First Service | 245
Sunday Second Service | 263
C O N T R I B U T I O N R E P O R T F O R 2 0 1 1
Weekly Total | $12,407
Weekly Average | $16,535
Budgeted | $17,541
A D D I T I O N S I N 2 0 1 1
Baptisms | 11
New Members | 07
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Anatolia 7-8 p.m.
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Michael & Blair
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Cameron
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Mike/Blair
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Ron & Lorissa
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Anatolia 7-8 p.m.
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Tim/Tonya
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Lessons From A Farmer Part 2
Matthew 13: 1-23
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Lessons From A Farmer Part 2
Matthew 13: 1-23
Our current sermon series is equipping us and encouraging us to share
our faith with others. Something that frustrates us at times as we are
seeking to share our faith is the response to the message of the gospel
that people may have. Many people are not open to hearing the word
of God. Those who are open and who receive the message dont often
retain it or respond to it. How are we to understand and perceive those
who have varying responses to Gods message? The parable that Jesus
tells of the farmer and the seed gives us great insights about what
happens to the word of God once it is planted in the hearts of people.
Gods ultimate plan is for his Word to bring forth fruit in our lives.
1. How would you evaluate your own receptiveness to Gods Word?
2. Can you think of an example of when accepting a particular
instruction from the Word of God was dif cult for you to accept or
implement?
3. How would you describe people who are represented in the story
as soil that received the seed which fell among the thorns (Matt. 13:7)?
4. What are some examples of the worries of life that can choke out
the Word of God (Matt. 13:22)?
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5. How is wealth deceitful (Matt. 13:22)?
6. How can the deceitfulness of wealth choke out the Word of God (Matt. 13:22)?
7. How would you describe people who are represented in the story as the soil
that received the seed which fell on good ground (Matt. 13:8)?
8. What do you think Jesus meant when he referred to the Word producing a
crop, yielding 100, 60 or 30 times what was sown (Matt. 13:23)?
9. What do you think Jesus meant when he said, He who has ears, let him hear
(Matt. 13:9)?
10. What other principles or observations do you have about Jesus parable of
the farmer?