March 10, 2013

Volume 13, Number 11

D r a w ing Li ne s
For he who is not against us is on our side Mark 9:40. It is not tough to draw lines. It is just tough to live with them. Jesus was pointed when he addressed the challenge of living the life He had brought. He didnt want confusion. He wanted understanding. He spoke of drawing lines. There would be division. It would not be the simple math exercises a child does as homework. It would be the dividing of people. It would be the dividing of people who are close. It would even be the people who are a part of a family. Dividing lines would not be some simple line of little impact. It would be tough and even painful, but it would serve the purpose. When a line is drawn it deserves to be well considered before it is put into active application. Remember; lines separate. Sometimes they even separate where they shouldnt. Robert Frost wrote a kind of tongue-incheek little poem about dividing lines. In the poem, he and his neighbor were restoring the fence that divided their properties. Frost thought it an unnecessary task, but the neighbor repeatedly insisted, Good fences make good neighbors. There is no doubt that there have always been lines of division, and that they will always be needed. Spiritually speaking, if there are no lines, the cross becomes a wasted effort. No one would need to be added, as there would be no line that determines one to be separate, or outside of a saved relationship with God. Still, where are the lines to be precisely drawn? As I stated, it is easy to draw lines, but tough to live with them. (More to come.) Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Linda Marcom had wrist surgery, and will be limited from driving for a while. Jo Hutton has started treatment for a serous cancer on her lips. Pat Overturfs father is ill and they have requested our prayers. Riley Baldwin continues having surgeries about every six weeks. Alfred MacDonald, Darrells father is doing much better and was scheduled to go home. Ginny Baldwin, Larrys sister-inlaw has been moved to Bellevue Nursing Home for therapy, following surgery. Chandrapaul and Kumari Kumari has been having several very serious health problems.

Daily Bible Reading March 10. Job 11-13; 1 Corinthians 5 11. Job 14-16; 1 Corinthians 6 12. Job 17-19 13. Job 20-21; 1 Corinthians 7 14. Job 22-24; 1 Corinthians 8 15. Job 25-27; 1 Corinthians 9 16. Job 28-29; 1 Corinthians 10 17. Job 30-31

Happy Anniversary
Darrell & Lindsey MacDonald - - - - - - - - 3/10 Geof & Jennifer Parker - 3/15 Josh & Kari Dyer - - - 3/17 Bill & Sue Fleming - - 3/22

Happy Birthday
Shanna Johnson - - Billie Glenn - - - Pam Webber - - - Bill Spaulding - - Layne Adams - - Gordon Veitenheimer Amber Lusk - - - Sheryl Andrews - - Charley (Keenan) Miller 3/13 3/14 3/14 3/16 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/24 3/28

Homebound or Limited:
Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Don & Jo Hutton Keena Lusk

Brot h er s Kee pe r
B-K Group 1 will meet at the Baldwins home on Saturday evening, March 16 at 6:00 PM. A sign-up list for attendance and food is on the bulletin board. Sign-up, come and enjoy the fellowship.

One Faith One Fellowship One Family

Mens BreakfastSaturday, March 30, at 8:00 am. All men and boys are invited.

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Meet and Greet: Is there someone you do not know sitting near you?

Make sure to greet them and let them know who you are. Lets make our Guests feel very welcome and at home when they are with us.
Christian Service Center Needs: The center received a donation of

60 twin beds, and is in need of 60 extra-long twin sheet sets that are in good condition (new or used). - In addition there is a need for sheet sets (or separates) of all sizes. Baby diapers are always needed. Donations can be put in the third room east of the foyer.
Visitation Update Group #1 will be in charge of making visits

this week. See Kevin Keenan.

EPIC (Ever Present

Spotlight on Missions
Weekly snapshots of the Mission Works being done through Southern Ridge. This Week: In Search of the Lords Way (Mac LyonPhilip Sanders) This program is seen on television by a large audience across a large portion of the country. Search is aired on more than 80 broadcast stations, 123 cable and public access stations and 23 radio stations each week. It is also available via the internet for download. No doubt most Christians know of this time tested series and little explanation is needed to explain its value. We have been involved through financial support for many years. The program was very helpful in advertising our Study Series, when we were having it, a few years ago.

in Christ). It is a youth training and spiritual growth program. The youth from our congregation will be participating with those in other congregations as we conduct a gathering here on April 19-20. Volunteers from our membership will be needed to help conduct this program. Listen for more announcements in the coming weeks.
Change

for ChildrenKeep your change can in an obvious place and drop change in it as often as you have some.

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (3/17/13)

Order of Service
Announcements & Scripture: Acts 4:36-37 Song 22 All The Way My Savior Leads Me Song 984 We Bow Down Prayer Song 268 I Gave My Life for Thee Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 378 Just a Few More Days Sermon: Son of Encouragement Acts 4:36-37 Song 599 Stepping in the Light Song 929 Glorify Your Name (Vs. 1) Prayer
Darrell MacDonald Keith McDougal Walter McFadden Dwain Thacker Randy Vance Ministers Russell Dyer

Announcements
Kevin Keenan

Greeters
George & Pat King Dwain Thacker Bill & LeAnn Sherman

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Larry Baldwin

Arless Murray Bill Sherman Dwain Thacker Donal Ruminer Blue Suarez Bill Fleming Bryan Ausmus J.C. Glidewell Howard Johnson Alex Suarez

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Keith McDougal

Mark Hamm

Prayers (pm)
Jim Skaggs Josh Dyer

Schedule of Services
Sunday

Bible Study Worship Worship

Wednesday

9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Deacons Michael Berry Joe Downs Bill Fleming Brian Jaworsky

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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