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 Sunday, March 7, 2010


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Class Lessons
All classes cover the same lesson texts. Children preschool through grade six have the texts divided between Sunday and Wednesday. All other classes cover the Sunday and Wednesday assignments on Sunday.

Sunday School Lessons
Today: 2 Sam. 16 & 17
Next Sunday: 2 Sam. 18 & 19

PULPIT PREVIEW
Sunday Morning: Judge Not
Sunday Evening: Have You Lost Your Mind?

Prayer session at 5:30
Preacher’s Pals at 6:00 pm



 

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Just for YOUth

We had a great time at our first youth devotional for 2010. Not only was I was pleased with the attendance, but I was especially proud for everyone remembering to bring their Bibles! Our next devotional will be at Ted and Brenda Trotter’s home on March 5th from 6:00 – 9:00. Please mark your calendar and invite a friend.

Another big day we have coming up is April 17th; our Youth Day! The theme this year is “Which Network Are You On?” It is going to be a day filled with fun, fellowship, singing, and Bible teaching. Let’s all start working to make sure it is the best ever. Invite your friends at school and on Facebook.

Please be thinking about the lessons we learned from our study last Friday. We don’t want to be a prodigal because it would teach us more than we want to know. Although we can be forgiven for going astray if we truly repent, we would still learn more than we would ever want. We would learn Shame (Gen. 3:7); Guilt (Gen. 3:8); Separation from God (Gen. 3:8); Fear of God (Gen. 3:9-10); Punishment (Gen. 3:16-19). Think on these things and pray about it.

 

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You Have Friends at the Church of Christ!

Long ago someone in the Bible said, “Come thou with us, and we will do thee good.” We want to borrow that invitation and say that we want you to be with us, for our good and yours – in friendship, fellowship, Bible study, worship, and serving God. Let’s all go to heaven together.

When we say, “You have friends at the church of Christ,” we really mean that we care. Most of all we want to share the good news about Jesus Christ and how to be a Bible Christian in the modern world.

Jesus said, “I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18). It is His church. By following the faith and practices we find in the Scriptures, the church today can be the same church as existed in the days of the New Testament.

We have no sectarian organization, no denominational name, no man-made doctrines and creeds. We are just a congregation of Christian people who seek to be the church we read about in the Bible. We want to believe what the Bible teaches, obey what the Bible commands, worship according to the Bible’s instructions, and trust in the Bible’s promises. It’s not our church; it is Christ’s church.

-House to House Heart to heart (Vol. 14 No. 1)


 

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Wednesday Night Classes

  

 

ADULT I

ADULT II

ADULT III

“The Kingdom Come” book by David Pharr Video Series from Apologetics Press I Corinthians using Winkler workbook
March 3 Sam Fitzgerald* Steve Loiselle* David Thompson*
March 10 Kevin Walker J.C. Clade Mike Rowand
March 17 Gospel Meeting
March 24 Randy Hefley David Pharr David Savage
March 31 David Morckel Stephen Cox Mark Reynolds
April 7 Luther Allen Steve Loiselle Jordan Calloway
April 14 Howard Ashley Ryan Hefley Kevin Elmore
April 21 Danny Timmons Mark Reynolds Richard Wilmoth
April 28 Alan Fields Ted Trotter David Thompson
May 5 Mark Reynolds Franco Wakhisi Scott Lindsay
May 12 Chris Hughes Frank Calloway Mike Rowand
May 19 Sam Fitzgerald Steve Loiselle David Thompson
May 26 Sam Fitzgerald David Pharr Mark Reynolds

   *Coordinator

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Prayer Requests

(Want to send a card? We sometimes have addresses at the church office.)

Matthew Hurst, Harold and Alma’s grandson, will have surgery on March 5th to have tubes put in his ears and his adenoids removed.

Pat Reynolds, Mark’s aunt, has a cyst on her brainstem. She will be seeing a neurosurgeon to determine the next step.

Daniel Beasley’s mother, Lynn Beasley, will have surgery on March 4 at Duke.

Prayer List for Relatives and Friends:
Eddie Jaynes (Kathy Schultz’s brother-in-law); Jennifer (Melissa Morckel’s cousin); Clyde King (Inell Hix’s brother); Ruth King (Inell Hix’s sister-in-law); Kiki Brown (member of the University church); Beth Palmer (Becky Allen’s sister); Mark Newton (Becky Allen’s brother); Lynn Beasley (Daniel Beasley’s mother); Jimmy Mullinax (Ruth Hartsell’s brother-in-law), Jodi Vaughn (Betty Vaughn’s daughter-in-law); Belle Mitchell (2 year old fighting brain cancer); Mark Sexton (friend of Ruth Hartsell).

Prayers for Our Members:
Virginia Moss; D.C. Trotter; Cindy Walker; Joe Smith; LaVerne Carroll; Wanda Carr; James Bertha; Randy Hollingsworth; Margaret Manning; Alice Boyd; Gretchen Boyd; Charis Nicholson.

 

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Sympathy

Our beloved sister in Christ, Jean Dew, passed away on Saturday, January 30.

 

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Notes


ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Tim Mastenbrook will not be able to be with us tonight as originally planned. His father is in hospice care in Virginia so he is seeing to his needs.

- The Youth Devotional is this Friday, March 5, at Ted and Brenda Trotter’s home from 6-9 pm. Please remember to bring your Bible.

- The Friday night singing will be here at Charlotte Avenue on March 12 at 7:00. The Men’s Fellowship is March 13, and our gospel meeting with Brad Harrub is March 14-17.

- Daylight Savings Time begins on March 14, the first day of our meeting. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed.

- Amanda McHaney works with the Children’s Attention Home here in Rock Hill. They are selling t-shirts to raise funds for their work. The order form is posted on the bulletin board. You can give your money to Amanda by March 15th. We have supported this good work in the past, and feel it is a very worthy cause.

- If you would like to help defray the costs of the next book in the series that Brad Harrub is writing for young children that features a main character named after Riley Friddle, please give the money to one of the elders today.

- The new quarter starts this Wednesday. The books for the classes are on the table in the foyer.

Red Service Team
There will be a short meeting in the small auditorium for the Red Service Team (Russ Conner).

Blue Service Team
The Blue Service Team is hosting a covered dish lunch today after the morning service. New members, college students, and visitors are invited to stay and eat with us!

Thank You
Thank you so much for your prayers on behalf of my brother-in-law, Eddie Jaynes. His CT scan showed his cancer has not spread and he is now recovering from a prostate procedure he had last week. Please continue to pray for a good recovery.
Love and God bless, Kathy Schultz

Congratulations
Congratulations to Ted and Brenda Trotter. They are the proud grandparents of a baby girl, Kaelin Kenna Centner. She was born Wednesday, February 24. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long.

David Pharr’s Schedule
March 7-9, Knoxville, TN
April 4, Charlotte Avenue Church
April 7-10, Clemmons, NC
April 11-14, Mauldin, SC

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This day I will marry my friend;
the one I laugh with,
live for,
dream with,
Love

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rowand
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Victoria Dallas
To
Mark Alan Price
son of Mr. and Mrs. David Price
and the late Barbara Price
On Saturday, the twentieth of March
Two thousand and ten
At one o’clock in the afternoon
Church of Christ at Gold Hill Road
1055 Gold Hill Road
Fort mill, South Carolina
Reception immediately following
Kindly RSVP on or before
March 5, 2010

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Haiti
If you would like to donate to the relief effort in Haiti, please either put a check in the regular contribution with “Haiti” in the notation, or give it to one of the elders or deacons.

Update Directory Pictures
If you have an updated picture of you and your family please make sure the church gets a copy so we can update the picture in our directory. Some of the pictures have children in them that are now grown.

Email Address
If you have an email address and do not receive the daily update from church. Please give your email address to the church secretary. You can do this either by writing it on the attendance card or by emailing it to the office at: charlcoc@comporium.net

 

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About Us and Ours

Chris and Mattie Hughes and family have gone to Tennessee to visit with family.

 

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Questions for Preacher’s Pals

1. Did Mephibosheth, King Saul’s grandson, leave Jerusalem with David? Why? (2 Sam. 16:3).

2. As David and those with him were traveling away from Jerusalem, there was a man from the house of Saul who followed along side (a) praising or (b) cursing David. Describe David’s instructions concerning the man. (2 Sam. 16:5-13).

3. The man who only pretended to support Absalom as king was _____________ (2 Sam. 16:17-19; 15:33-37).

4. What was Ahitophel’s advice to Absalom concerning David’s ten concubines who had been left in Jerusalem? (2 Sam. 16:20-21).

5. How was the advice of Ahithophel regarded by David and Absalom? (2 Sam. 16:23).

6. What was the plan which Ahithophel told Absalom would destroy David? (2 Sam. 17:1-3).

7. What was the plan which Hushai told Absalom would destroy David? (2 Sam. 17:7-13).

8. Why did Absalom say the advice of Ahithophel was not good? (2 Sam. 17:14).

9. Hushai sent a message to David to __________ so he would be safe. (2 Sam. 17:16,21).

10. Did all the people who were fleeing with David cross over the Jordan River as Hushai had counseled? (2 Sam. 17:22).


 

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Churches of Christ

The church of Christ is a non-denominational body of Christians. We have no earthly headquarters. Our leader is in Heaven at the right hand of God. We are not affiliated with any organization such as the National Council of Churches. Rather, each local congregation of the churches of Christ looks to God and His word for guidance. We believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God and that it furnishes us completely for every spiritual need. We stand for a return to New Testament faith and practice. And we are confident that by believing and doing what New Testament Christians did, we can be the same kind of Christians they were. We know this is right before God. We see no need, therefore, for denominational names, creeds and organizations.

Jesus said that worship must be in spirit and in truth (Jn. 4:24). Worship among churches of Christ follows the Scriptural pattern.

When the Lord established the church, He organized it into local autonomous congregations, with each taking care of its own affairs. He made no provisions for a national or international headquarters. In matters of faith all are to be guided by the New Testament. In other decisions, each congregation was to govern itself.

The work of the church Jesus built was to preach the gospel, as well as edify its members and care for the needy. Churches of Christ do not exist as political tools, nor do they exist as recreation clubs. Their work is spiritual, doing what God intended the church to do.

Remember, Jesus built His church. It is found in the New Testament. We can be a part of it by letting the Bible be our only guide.

–David Pharr
 

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How to be Happy

Here are some attitudes and actions, revealed in scripture, which if applied in our hearts will result in the by-product we call “happiness.”

“Serve the Lord with gladness. . .” (Ps 100:2)

“Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” (Ps. 29:2)

“Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17)

“And be ye hind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another.” (Eph. 4:32)

“Bear one another’s burdens” (Gal. 6:1)

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Gal. 6:10)

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Phil. 4:6)

“I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.” (Phil. 4:11)

“. . . Walk in the light as He is in the light . . .” (1 Jn. 1:7)

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13)

True happiness comes when God’s will is being done in our lives.

–Roger Massey via Bulletin Digest

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God Wants Me to Be Happy

Indeed He does! He wants you to be happier than just happy. God wants you to live the “blessed” life! Jesus spoke of true happiness (blessedness) as a reality for those who follow Him faithfully (Matt. 5:3-12; Rev. 1:3; 22:7, 14).

However, some use this sentiment to justify continuing to practice sins that they enjoy. They fail to see that while God wants us to be happy, He does not condone sin as a means to happiness.

God wants you to be happy, but He does not want you to divorce your spouse for someone else whom you think will make you happy (Matt. 19:3-9).

God wants you to be happy, but He does not want you to abandon the purity of His New Testament truth or forsake His church to experience the pleasures of worldliness (2 Tim. 4:2-4; Luke 11:28; James 4:4).

God wants you to be happy, but He does not want you to destroy your body and your influence for Him through addictions and abusive habits (1 Cor. 6:19-20).

The pleasure of sin (Heb. 11:25) must never be confused with the happiness of God, even when it is wrapped in religious and social approval. Find true happiness–God’s way!

–John Gardner via Glad Tidings of Good Things

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He who angers you, controls you!

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HAVE A GOOD WEEK!


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MORNING March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28
SINGING Ted Trotter Rod Hunter Richard Wilmoth Sam Fitzgerald
PRAYER David Savage Paul Schultz Ted Trotter David Thompson
TABLE 1. J.C. Clade* 1. Paul Edinger* 1. Chris Hughes* 1. Steve Loiselle*
  2. Steve Norton 2. Franco Wakhisi 2. Jim Davis 2. Mark Price
  3. Daniel Beasley** 3. Luther Allen** 3. Alan Fields** 3. Jason Lineberger**
  4. Eric Timmons*** 4. Audrey Clack*** 4. Harold Hurst*** 4. Charles McGuirt***
  5. Jeremy Burkholder 5. Paul Green 5. Scott Lindsay 5. Alex Campbell
  6. Todd Friddle 6. Craig Hefley 6. Jerry Hager 6. Matt Smith
  7. Logan Hill 7. Alex Campbell 7. Samuel Fitzgerald 7. Brandon Smith
  8. Aaron Elmore 8. Eddie Fields 8. Isaiah Fitzgerald 8. Zach Smith
WELCOME Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds
CARDS Samuel Fitzgerald Blake Savage Philip Cain, Jr. Jack Lindsay
  Tyler Walker Grant Beasley Logan Hill Zach Lineberger
  Keaton Lindsay Jack Lindsay Cameron Bosch Travis Conner
ANNOUNCEMENTS David Pharr Dow Hix Mike Rowand Randy Hefley
NURSERY Angela Carpenter  Christal Martin Kim Fitzgerald Sarah McCammon
Aubrey Ashley Kara Burkholder Tabitha McCracken Melissa Morckel
EVENING        
SINGING Ryan Hefley Jordan Calloway Fred Hager Kevin Walker
PRAYER Steve Cox Bennie Moseley Richard Wilmoth Danny Timmons
WELCOME Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds
TABLE 1. Michael Cox 1. Rob Ashley 1. Frank Calloway 1. Eric Timmons
  2. Ken Stone 2. Cameron Bosch 2. Connor Calloway 2. Russ Conner
CARDS Zach Lineberger Marshall Freeman Isaiah Fitzgerald Tyler Walker
Travis Conner Brandon Smith Keaton Lindsay Samuel Fitzgerald
ANNOUNCEMENTS David Pharr Dow Hix Mike Rowand Randy Hefley
NURSERY Blair Rowand Debbie Norton Victoria Cox Shay Timmons
Brenda Trotter Joyce McGuirt Lindsay Timmons Liz McCammon
WEDNESDAY March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mark Reynolds See Below Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds
SINGING**** Kevin Elmore   Danny Timmons Ted Trotter
PRAYER Russ Conner   Bill Carroll Blaine Jackson
  Gospel Meeting March 15 March 16 March 17
  Announcements Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds Mark Reynolds
  Singing Rod Hunter Don Duncan Ryan Hefley
  Opening Prayer Sam Fitzgerald Danny Timmons Richard Wilmoth
  Closing Prayer David Morckel John Schmidt Kevin Elmore
  *Comments at pulpit and thanksgiving for bread and also remarks for contribution
 **Thanksgiving for cup at table microphone
***Thanksgiving for contribution at table microphone (after #1 makes remarks)
****Two songs    

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