April 15, 2012

Volume 12, Number 16

When They Came Up Out of the Water

Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing ( Acts 8:39).

There is that great story of a conversion in Acts 8. We often read it for the elements of faith in action as a textbook case for teaching others. It is also a great story of inquiry, emotion, learning, and joyous new beginnings. Imagine being that government official from Ethiopia. He had been to the center of faith, as he knew it. He had been to Jerusalem to worship. Making the journey from Ethiopia to Judea and back again (by way of chariot) gave him a lot of time to contemplate what he was doing. Perhaps he was a lot like some of us. As he had been to worship, he was in a religious frame of mind. He was, after all, reading from the scriptures as he traveled. As he was joined by a man he had never met, Philip, their discussion gave him the opportunity to pose a question from the text. Philip used the opportunity to teach this inquiring man. He taught about Jesus. In the progression of their study, the Ethiopian asked Philip about baptism. There was water near, and upon the confession of faith in Christ, Philip and that Ethiopian went down into that water, and the Ethiopian was immersed (baptized). Now, that is a great story. Just dont stop reading at that point. As Paul Harvey would say, And now, the rest of the story. Three things followed. 1. They came up out of the water. They were in process. You dont stay in the water. Baptism is faith in motion. 2. Philip was separated from him. Responsibility was now on his own shoulders. 3. He went on his way rejoicing. He didnt just pick up his journey. He had a new attitude and a reason to celebrate. He did. Life and faith move forward. Get up and out of the water. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

George Kinglymphoma. Is half way through his treatments. Theresa AmbledAnna Murrays daughter is in Germany and is undergoing breast cancer treatment and reconstructive surgery. Glen Martin is in St. Anthony in ICU. Rae Hatfieldhomebound for a while. Mary Cordrey is back home. Don Fleming - Bills brother. Riley Baldwin throat surgery. Mark Baldwin, melanoma Geof Parkerhaving physical therapy. Janice Parker, Jennifer Flemings mother-in-law. Andria Whaley, a co-worker of Layne Adams, cancer treatment. Teresa Fields, a friend of Delda McMasters, cancer. Cindy Patterson, Hazel Ruminers niece, cancer surgery. Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Serving Overseas: Barry Adams Perry Anderson -LaQuetas grandson. Address labels are on the bulletin board to send a card or note to him.

Everyone is Invited: There will be an All Church Dinner on Sunday evening April 29, following evening services. We will be celebrating the planned new arrivals to the homes of J.C. & Stacey Glidewelland Bernard and Kaci Floranda. With our honorees, it will be a great time. For more information see Talsie Downs. Vacation Bible School Monday -Wednesday: June 11-13 Volunteers are still needed to assist with a variety of functions. The next decorating day will be on Saturday, April 21. See Josh for any questions, suggestions, or to volunteer. Visitation Team #3is on duty this week. Check with Roger Scott on Sunday evening for your assignments. Brothers Keeper Groups 2 & 3will meet together after evening services today. The menu is Southern Fried Chicken. See Larry Baldwin for details.

Happy Birthday to ... Becky McDougal Colin Pelton Anderson Berry Ian McMasters Chuck Cox J.R. Downs
Happy Anniversary... Horace & Betty Phillips George & Pat King

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Order of Service
I.

Even the Tax Collectors Do the Same Matthew 5:43-48

Even the Tax Collectors When a character issue includes the words Even the o The tax collectors were ____________ in the Jewish society. He eats with _________________________. Matthew 9:11 Tough comparison.

Welcome & Announcements Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 Song 499

O to Be Like Thee

Song 197

II. Living the Party Line

Have Thine Own Way You have heard that it was said (Vs. 1,2, & 4) o One of the most common inclinations-

Prayer Song 268

I Gave My Life for Thee So what does everyone believe? o Sometimes an _________________ becomes a _____ to many. Even the publicans is a way of saying But I say to you o The biggest change word in our vocabularyo Jesus is offering an ______________ and ______________. You want to be better than that. o People who effect change in their own lives or the lives of others, are not drawn to _______________, but to ____________. Reach to the heart of it. o Too often our aim is pointed at Actions can be legislated, but the heart behind it cannot. o Jesus uses the challenge to love even your enemies to III. Raising the Bar

Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 394

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Sermon: Even the Tax Collectors Do the Same Song 103

Come to Jesus

Song 760
Who Will Follow Jesus

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (4/22/12)

Announcements
Kevin Keenan

Building Better Marriages

May 4 - 6 at Southern Ridge Church of Christ Speaker: Leon Dennis Westside Church of Christ Norman, OK Lesson 1: Biblical Principles Friday Night: (7:00 7:45) Lesson 2: Harmony Factors Friday Night: (8:15 9:00) Lesson 3: Individual Differences Saturday Morning: (9:00 9:45) Lesson 4: Intimacy Issues Saturday Morning: (10:15 11:00) Lesson 5: Communication Problems: Sunday Morning: (Bible Class: 9:00 9:45) Lesson 6: Love Matters: Sunday Morning: (Worship: 10:00) This is a seminar with lessons for every married couple, regardless of how long you have been married. Inviting Your Friends Make a list of people you would like to invite to the seminar. Give those names and addresses to the church office by April 25 and we will send a personal invitation to them.
Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer Caleb Eggleston

Greeters
Larry & Glyn Baldwin Wayne & Mary Haynes Bill & LeAnn Sherman

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Michael Berry

Alex Suarez Chris Scott Donal Ruminer Don Worden Chuck Cox Roger Scott Jim Skaggs Sunday Brian Jaworsky Dan Jolliff Fred Jones Max McDougal Bryan Ausmus

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Stephen Hopkins

Prayers (pm)
Keith McDougal

Schedule of Services Bible study Worship Worship

Wednesday 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Deacons Michael Berry Joe Downs Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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