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THE MESSENGER The Weekly Newsletter of the Mountain Home Church of Christ September 4, 2016

WE ARE THE DEMONSTRATION OF GOD’S WISDOM

EPHESIANS 3:1–12

INTRODUCTION: God has provided ample evidence of his attributes:

1) His ___________ is known by the _________ (Genesis 1, 2; Romans 1:20); by the __________ Exodus 3–12; Deuteronomy 4:34, et. al.); by the return from captivity (Jeremiah 16:14, 15); in the New Testament, by raising ________ from the dead (Ephesians 1:19, 20; cf. Ezekiel 37).

2) His ____________ is known by His reaction to _____ (Nadab and Abihu, Leviticus 10:1ff.; Achan, Joshua 7; Saul, 1 Samuel 15; Uzzah, 2 Samuel 6; Ananias and Sapphira, Acts 5), and by the __________ of Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4.

3) His _________ is known by the _______ (John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:9, 10).

4) In the same way, God’s _________ is known by the _________ (Ephesians 3:10)!

I. THE ___________________ OF THE CHURCH DEMONSTRATES GOD’S WISDOM

A. Autonomous under one ________, Jesus Christ.

B. _________/presbyters; Bishops/____________; Pastors/shepherds from among the local congrega tion to guide, nurture, and oversee the _________ needs of that church.

C. ________ to serve in both spiritual and physical needs.

D. _____________/preachers to proclaim the gospel to the lost, as well as to strengthen/edify the mem - bers.

II. THE ____________ OF THE CHURCH DEMONSTRATES GOD’S WISDOM

See Ephesians 4:1–6 as evidence.

III. THE _______________ OF THE CHURCH DEMONSTRATES GOD’S WISDOM

The simplicity of singing, _________, giving, remembering, and preaching/teaching.

IV. THE ___________ OF THE CHURCH DEMONSTRATES GOD’S WISDOM

A. The church is not a ___________, with the goal of making, saving, and distributing money for profit. B. The church is not a __________ entity, charged with the responsibilities of governing the world through _____________.

C. The church’s work in the areas of evangelism, ___________, and benevolence is the divinely wise plan for the church to impact the world and glorify God through ___________ (Ephesians 3:20, 21).

CONCLUSION: How we should love the church of our Lord Jesus Christ, and how grateful we should be for the wisdom of God in planning and revealing His will for the church. And how cautious we should be in any at-tempt we may even think of making to “improve” God’s plan by following human wisdom!

Just Look Around — God Loves You!!

A recent draft references the remarks which were previously posted on the door of a former Har-ding University Bible Department professor, Ken Neller. Prior to his decease a little over three years ago, in addition to work at Harding, he also served as a preacher and an elder in the Lord’s Church. I believe they are thought provoking and share them with you accordingly.

“If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.

If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring.

He sends you a sunrise very morning.

He reassures us with rainbows after His storms have passed.

He never rests when you stay away too long without calling.

He’s happy when you read the book He wrote.

He is joyous to see you completely satisfied with what He gives you.

He can live anywhere in the universe, but He chooses your heart.

Face it, friend — He is crazy about you!”

I hope in the reading of this you will join me, as I have again been reminded of God’s presence, and the further reflections of how good God is to each of us.

A servant with you.

Wayne

ARTICLES......ACTIVITIES.....

SHEPHERD’S CORNER...Wayne Camp

Need help with something? See the

Tree of Golden Deeds in the foyer.

Tuesday morning Ladies’ Bible class will resume their study in Genesis

on September 13th at 10:30 in building B. All ladies are encouraged to

attend. Jane Maynard will be the teacher.

MORNING

WELCOME Brad Ellis

SONG LEADER Cameron Davis

OPENING PRAYER John Flowers

SCRIPTURE READING Kyle Camp

LORD’S SUPPER Dennis Tindall

LESSON Ken Burton

“We are the Demonstration of

God’s Wisdom” Ephesians 13:1-12

SHEPHERD’S PRAYER David Pitchford

CLOSING PRAYER Eddie Lawson

EVENING

WELCOME Brad Ellis

SONG LEADER Dennis Goings

OPENING PRAYER Ron Burk

SCRIPTURE READING Roger Fisher

LESSON Guest Speaker

Mark Tefke Program Director Gospel Program

Network

SHEPHERD’S PRAYER David Pitchford

CLOSING PRAYER Joe Baird

Parents and teens, there are several sign-

up lists on the Youth bulletin board for

future events soon to come. Please stop

by and sign up if you are available and see

Chase for any questions.

49ers will meet Thurs-day, the 8th, at 6 p.m. in building B. Every-one is invited. Bring your favorite games and snacks.

Ladies...Remember.... The basket is in the foyer for small gifts

for our Ladies’ Day speaker.

“More Precious Than Silver”

Ladies’ Day — Saturday, September 10 Our speaker will be Dwina Willis, an associate professor of Biology and Bible at Freed Hardeman University, who works with students planning to attend professional school in the medical field. She is married to Lt. Col. (ret.) David Willis. In her spare time Dwina enjoys reading, sewing and quilting. Her lessons for the day will include “Things That are Precious in the Sight of God” and “Precious Gems” centering on Proverbs 31. All ladies are encouraged to attend. Registration begins at 8:30.

PRAYER LIST......NOTES......

Please keep these people in your prayers as they contend with illness and other situations in

their lives: Velma Cotter, Elise Nichols, Betty Atkinson, Charlotte Burton, Marvine Fouts, Betty

Lonon, Larry Pitts, Austin Gunter, Karen Mills, Nancy Warren, Darrell & Betty Lute, Cindy Shaw,

Leo Fortenberry & Family, Gus & Betty Carlson, Denita Witherspoon, Freda Evans, Uneda Watters,

Betty Ripple, Dorothy Kitchens, Carolyn McCullough, Bessie Saxion.

Family and Friends….

Bill McFarland—eye surgery this week. Aubrey Williams, Tawnya Johnson (Barney & Hattie Barn-

hart), Bill Hill (Evelyn Osborn), Charlie Pate (Sylvia Harden), Nina Treat, Susan & Roger Pitchford,

Mona McFall, Ken Shaver, Alan Sheckell (Chip Smith), Leslie Cones (Leo & Shelia Fortenberry),

John Taylor (Leonard Darr), Rhonda Kase (Stan & Maxine Bridgman), Jerry Casey (Liz Oden), Da-

vid Burleson (Jessie Camp), Krisztian Montague, Trey Gaither (Sandra Pitchford), Kerry Gilbert (Jo

Rainey), Dayton Smith, Naomi Pearson (Sylvia Harden), Alice Clark (Mary Ann Dillard), Mary

Scheer (Dimple Mitchell), Brenda Brock (mother of Jim Gilliland), Jim McCord (Clarene Morrow),

Jim Gilliland’s dad, Margaret Ellis (Brad Ellis), Larry Davenport (Linda Rucker), Douglas Jones

(Rector Jones), Harley Roswell (Kyle Camp), Linda Dabney (Larry Green), Thelma Pendergrass

(Mickey Pendergrass), Eulah Anderson (Richard Morris), Myrtle Jones (Adam Jones).

Baxter Retirement Village Troy Massey Mike Nash Danny Phelps Deidree Smalec

Care Manor Charlotte Burton Lozell Pitchford Mary Scheer

Good Samaritan Naomi Britt

Homebound Veneda Hayes T.J. Henderson Charlene Messick Bessie Saxion Uneda Watters

Monroe House Doyle Hammack

Pine Lane Fay Miculka Juanita Stone

Zach Martin James Medlin Beau Pyeatt

Jacob Spillman Jeremy Spillman

Mike Uskali Michael Wayland Jonathan Williams

PEACE CORPS Lance Caldwell

David Arana Addison Cones

David Foret Dustan Foret

Timothy Hathcock Christopher Hodges

Jeremy Lance Michael Lemmons Randy Lemmons

CHASE’S COMMENTS...

SARDIS LADIES RETREAT

Sardis Lake Ladies Retreat is September 23-24, 2016 at Sardis Lake Christian Camp in Mississippi. Information is posted on the Family Bulletin Board. If you are interested in going, please contact Kari Martin or Jane Maynard.

The basket is in the foyer for wedding gifts for Alexandra Findlay and Blake Covington. Their wedding date is September 10.

Children’s Homes

Food Barrels: Chex

Mix, Cereal, Baked

Beans, Clorox Wipes

Three Walks

In Ephesians 5, there are three walks mentioned. Each one of these walks is very important, not only for us to consider, but to make a daily application of in our lives as followers of Christ.

The first walk mentioned is “walk in love” (Ephesians 5:2). Christians are to express the same kind of love that Christ displayed toward us by His sacrifice on the cross. We should have a burning desire for all men to be saved (2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; 2 Timothy 2:24-26) and work to help make that possible due to our love (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:58).

The second walk mentioned is “walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8). Since God’s word is representative of “light” (Psalm 119:105), and Christ embodies light, God’s children are to walk in the light. We are to walk in Christ or in teachings of His gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4-6) so we can stay out of the darkness.

The third walk mentioned is “walk carefully” (Ephesians 5:15). The idea presented is to carefully and wisely walk in strict adherence to God‘s word, guarding ourselves from the world’s ungodly influence (Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

Walking has been proven to be very beneficial for our health. It keeps our hearts and muscles healthy with regular prac-tice. Spiritually walking can be beneficial as well, as it keeps us in the light and by Jesus’ side.

God Bless, Chase

MILITARY

Mountain Home Church of Christ

380 North College

Mountain Home, AR 72653

A friendly cha with a vital message!

Phone: 870-425-4330 Fax: 870-425-8118

E-mail: [email protected]

Service Times

Sunday Morning Bible Class............. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship................ 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship...................5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Class............6:30 p.m.

T.V. Programs

“In Search of the Lord’s Way”

With Bro. Phil Sanders

Sunday Morning 7:00 A.M.

KOLR Channel 10, Springfield, Missouri

A friendly church with a vital message!

SERVICE ROSTER

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Frank Daniels SONG LEADER: James Richey CLOSING PRAYER: David Pitchford

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

MORNING EVENING

SONG LEADER Adam Jones Mickey Pendergrass

OPENING PRAYER Jerry Maleare Larry Pitts

SCRIPTURE READING Kyle Camp Sam Rowlett

CLOSING PRAYER Eldon Talbott Bill Martin

GREETERS Jim & Diane Griffin

Mark & Melanie Paden

FOR THE RECORD August 28, 2016

MEMBERS 494 MORNING ATTENDANCE 325 EVENING ATTENDANCE 190 CONTRIBUTION $10,382 GIVEN TO DATE $391,067 BUDGET TO DATE $394,730

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Mountain Home Church of Christ, Inc., 380 N. College, Mtn. Home, AR 72653

The Word of God says... Hear...Romans 10:17

Believe...Hebrews 11:6 Repent...Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 17:30

Confess...Matthew 10:32,33; Romans 10:10 Be Baptized...Mark 16:15,16; Galatians 3:27;

I Peter 3:21; Romans 6:3,4 Be Faithful...Revelation 2:10

Monday Night Ministries meets each week

at 6:30 in building B

Devo at

Baxter Retirement Village

Wednesdays at 1:30

Our Shepherds

Wayne Camp 404-3000

Cameron Davis 404-7367

David Pitchford 425-8554

John Schuhknecht 404-0114

Dennis Tindall 481-5063

Our Servants

Our Staff Minister, Ken Burton 405-0865

Associate Minister, Chase Almond 501-454-4378

Secretary, Donna Smith (M-T-W) 425-4330

Secretary, Kelda Jones (Th-F) 425-4330

Andy Bell Bruce Caldwell JR Camp Lloyd Camp Rodney Covington Chad Dewey Delbert Dover

Jim Estes Ellis Jones Jerry Maleare Landon Pitchford Dennis Priborsky George Rowlett