News and Notes
Tom Recovers from Surgery
Tom is doing well following his neck surgery last week. He
plans on being back in the pulpit this Sunday. We’re thankful he
is better.
Last Sunday
Thanks to Kerry Gott for teaching Tom’s class and preaching
for us last Sunday morning. Also, thanks to Heath Blair for
speaking to us on Sunday evening. Both of these men did a great
job and we appreciate them for stepping in when needed.
Guyana Mission Trip
James Pendley and the others in his group are scheduled to
return from Guyana on Tuesday, March 18th. We pray that they
will have a safe return and we look forward to hearing about
their mission trip.
Ladies’ Bible Class
The Ladies Bible Class meets at 10:00 a.m. each Wednesday
morning. Kim Gott is the teacher.
Special Men’s Meeting
Cliff Goodwin will be here Saturday morning, March 22nd to
discuss “Church Discipline” with all the men who can be here. We
appreciate Cliff being willing to come and share with us some
things that they have done at the Ironaton congregation. The
time of the meeting will be at 8:30 a.m.
Service Conducted by Our Youth
On Sunday, March 23rd, our young men will conduct our
evening services. After the service, our ladies will hear
several of our young girls speak and lead songs in the
fellowship hall. Any girls wanting to speak need to see Kim Gott.
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Outreach Meeting
Our next Outreach Meeting will be Sunday, March 30th after
evening services.
Widows and Retirees Luncheon
We will honor our Widows and Retirees with a luncheon on
Thursday, April 3rd at 11:30 a.m. Please sign the sheet in the
foyer if you plan to attend. The meal will be prepared by the
younger ladies of our congregation. See Deana Pendley if you can
help with the meal.
Latin American Missions Fundraising Dinner
Latin American Missions of Forest Park Church of Christ in
Valdosta, Georgia will have a Fund Raising Dinner here at our
building on Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 p.m. The meal will be
provided by Latin American Missions. The money raised at the
dinner will be used to help Eric Gott and Kacie Jackson and
others on their mission trips this summer. If you would like to
attend please let Pam Jackson know by Friday, April 4th.
In the Area
Joint Worship
Service
April 13th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: East Gadsden’s building
Speaker: Alan E. Highers
33rd Annual Gadsden Area Singing
Friday, April 25th from 7 until 10 p.m.
Youth Lock-In
Highway 9 Church of Christ in Piedmont
Friday, March 21st beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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In the NAME of the Lord Jesus
“And whatever you do in word or deed do all in the name of the Lord
Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” Colossians 3:17.
Paul plainly states that what we say (word) and what we do (deed) should
be done in “the name of the Lord Jesus.” But what does that mean? It
certainly must be important because it applies to “whatever you do…”
“In the name of the Lord” means to say and do things…
By His Authority – Does the Lord Jesus authorize me to do and say
whatever I’m doing and saying? Is this what He really wants me to do or
have I been presumptuous in going ahead without consulting the Lord?
For His Benefit – If Jesus is Lord (ruler) of my life then I will strive
to render Him benefit. I will not serve self. I will be about the
business my Lord called me to do. I will go where He sends me.
To His Glory – When we have success in carrying on the work of the Lord,
we must be careful of pride. It is easy to have the “look what I’ve
done” spirit rather than the humble spirit the Lord wants us to exhibit.
What we do should be done for the purpose of rendering honor and glory
to His name and not our own.
When a slave was sent by his master on a mission, he went in the name of
his master…not his own name. This means it was by his master’s AUTHORITY
and not his own; it was to render his master BENEFIT and not himself;
and it was done to the GLORY of his master. We are slaves of Christ on a
mission for Him…let us do all things in the name of the Lord.
Guy Orbison, Jr.
Church of Christ
Durango, CO
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In Our Prayers
Sick at home: Martha Kirby and Dot Miller
Updates: We were all pleasantly surprised to see Peggy St. John
back at services last Sunday morning. It was wonderful to have Peggy
back after being unable to attend services for nearly a year. We are
thankful she has improved.
Shut In: At Home- Frances Wesson, Martha Phillips, Katie Pendley,
Mattie Peace and William and Ruby Brown
Coosa Valley Healthcare: Canolia Bone and Betty Jones –Rm 208
Meadowood –Walter Thompson –Rm 107
Gadsden Health Care – Johnny Watson
Prayer Requests: Canolia Bone; Katie Pendley; William & Ruby
Brown; Martha Kirby; Rodney Lambert, Pat’s father, is waiting for a lung
transplant; Peggy St. John; Martha Phillips; Dot Miller; Matthew
Rosenbaum; Susan Easterling; Clint Snell; William Dowdy –new Christian
at the jail; Nathan, a cousin of Hoyt St. John, is having family
problems; Lois Corfman, sister of Betty Freeman; Tom’s mother, Betty
Hodge, and his sister, Wendy Burns, are both having health problems;
Kevin Edmondson; Betty Jones; Bill Gardner, brother-in-law of Bob
Freeman; Tom Hodge –surgery recovery; family of Lois Knight
In the Military- Danny Moss, Josh Jones, Jeff Brewster and Gary
Brown. Gary Sanders will be coming home on March 27th.
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Happy Birthday
March 25 – Eric Gott
March 29 – Betty Freeman
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God’s Word
Proverbs 2:1-9
My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,
2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
4 If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD,
And find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;
8 He guards the paths of justice,
And preserves the way of His saints.
9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice,
Equity and every good path.
Weekly Programs
Radio: Sun. at 8 AM - WAAX/570
With Ronny Johnson
TV: "In Search of the Lord's
Way"
with Mack Lyon
Sunday at 7:30 AM - Channel 11
"Preaching the Gospel" with James
Watkins
Sunday at 7 AM - Channel 11
Jerry Jenkins -
Thursday at 7 PM
Channel 5
Earl Barnett - Sunday at 6 AM
Channels 4 & 9
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