And He answered and said to them, "Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning 'made them male and female,’ and said, 'For this.

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Serving Sunday AM Sunday PM WednesdayUsher Gerald Van Fleet Gerald Van Fleet Gerald Van Fleet

Opening Prayer Rob Wade Lamar McDonald

Opening/Head Chris Willis

CommunionCraig Foster

Grant HainesCaleb White

Ryan Sollars

Song Leader Aaron Van Fleet Michael June Chris Willis

Announcement Curt Davis Ryan Sollars Anthony Ward

Adult Class Barry Root

Invitation Michael June

Psalm 47:7 For God is the King of all the earth;

Sing praises with understanding.

Hymns Invitation

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MARRIAGE

Genesis 2:18-24

Purpose: It is Not Good to be alone

Design:1 Man, 1 Woman, 1 Life

And He answered and said to them, "Have you not read that He who made them at the

beginning 'made them male and female,’ and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his

father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'?”

Matthew 19:4-5

MarriageI Peter 3:7

“…dwell with them with understanding, giving honor…”

Harmony: the ability to dwell in peace

How do I dwell in harmony?Understanding and Honor

As An Example:Christ and the Church

Christ Communicates with the Church

The Church communicates with Christ

(God) has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;

Hebrews 1:2

"And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.

John 16:23

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God

Philippians 4:6

Communication in MarriageThe Art of Speaking

The Art of Listening

Calm and Reasonable Speech

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

James 1:19

…a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Proverbs 17:27

Harmony - HonorHonor and Respect are

vital to harmony

They demonstrate understanding

As An Example:Christ and the Church

The Honor given by Christ to the Church

The Honor the church gives Christ

…..Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the

washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having

spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

Ephesians 5:25-27

"You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and

honor and power Revelation 4:11

Respect in MarriageSeeking the good of others

Deny Ourselves

Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one

another Romans 12:10

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3

Harmony in Marriage

“….dwell with them with understanding, …..honor….. “

I Peter 3:7

Joining Ourselves To ChristObedience: Be Baptized into Christ

Endurance: Abide in the Doctrine of Christ

For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:27

…..He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. II John 9