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INSPIRE SUMMER YOUTH CONFERENCE - 2009
On Saturday, May 30th, 23 of us went to Faulkner University in Montgomery, AL for the second annual Inspire Summer Youth Conference. Those attending were: Makala Dawson, Lauren Colwell, Shauna Taylor, Brittney Wilkerson, Makalee Ruch, Kathryn Blair, Kelsey Hedge, Caitlin Jacobs, Loren Cripps, Ashley Barnes, Hristen Hale, Cynthia Woodward, Olivia Norton, Ethan Shaw, Ben Gard, Blake Reffue, Dustin Hood, Travis Woodward, Karen Jacobs, Janet Woodward, Melissa Ruch, Mya Ruch, and Tim Woodward. We spent the mornings in two Bible classes and an assembly service, the afternoon in a Bible class and free time, and the evening with some entertainment, a worship service and group devotionals. We also went to work with the Inner City Ministry by knocking doors and washing buses. We returned home on June 4th much better off for having attended.
MEXICO MISSION TRIP - 2009
Twenty-four people left on Saturday, June 6th headed for Monterrey, Mexico to do some construction work on a church building. The actual site was a community called Santa Monica just outside Monterrey. We flew to San Antonio, TX, rented three vans and headed for Laredo, TX, where we spent the night. Sunday, we headed across the border after worship. After an hour or so of completing paperwork we were off on the 21/2 hour trip to Monterrey. Monday through noon on Thursday we worked laying block, leveling floors, pouring concrete, forming and pouring columns and bond beams. Thursday afternoon we headed back to San Antonio where we flew back home on Friday. Those going on this trip were: Billy Willingham, Allen Midgett, Clay Farler, Bill Shaw, Brandon Shaw, Ethan Shaw, Scott Cripps, Joe Ruch, Brian England, Rob Willingham, Hugh Willingham, Casey Midgett, Craig Watson, Cynthia Woodward, Olivia Norton, Janet Woodward, Sara Ridge, Dustin Hood, Travis Woodward, Josh Gulley, David Officer, Jackie Norton, Chris Key, and Tim Woodward. We would like to thank each of you for your prayers and support for this trip.
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- Consider This
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WHY DOES THE LORD NOT ACCEPT SOME BELIEVERS? Part 1
Jesus said, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you who work iniquity.” (Mt. 7: 21, 22.
Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” On the one hand Jesus said that believers should not perish. On the other hand He condemned some for working iniquity and said that He never knew them. “Should” is an expression of desire. It does not indicate a fixed destiny. Not all believers are saved.
The first group were people whom the Lord often heard worshipping Him, confessing Him and declaring their faith saying, “Lord, Lord.” Yet, in the end, He didn’t know them. As we read this we are forced to ask, “How can one be a believer and a worshipper of God and God NOT know them? How is it there are some believers He does NOT know?” If He does not know them, then it could only be that they were never a part of His family. How can one be a believer and not be in the family of God?
Also consider Peter’s comment, “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who secretly shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.” (2 Pt. 2: 1). Some whom the Lord bought (i.e. believers), will be condemned.
Are these thoughts contradictory? We will attempt to discuss and answer this question and others in this series of articles. Please read on. (To read more, click on “Bulletin Articles/In Depth)
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- Heart to Heart
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IN DEPTH STUDY NOTES: The single greatest evidence in support of Christianity is the promise God made to Abraham in Genesis 12. All of Jewish and Christian history has happened to fulfill this promise. This promise and its fulfillment affects all that is to be understood and believed about Jesus and His Gospel. All other evidences within scripture fall under this umbrella.
This series of articles are in seed form and are not completely developed. They are presented here to challenge your thinking and to encourage you to develop them into your own lesson.
(To read more, click on “Bulletin Articles/In Depth”)
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- Misunderstood
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Christianity...Misunderstood
The world has a misguided view as what Christianity is and how it treats those who disagree with it’s believers. Contrary to some even in our own government, Christianity is not a violent religion when it is practiced according to design, and does not deserve being placed on a terrorist watch list.
Christianity is not bent on violence. 2 Corinthinas 10: 3, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 {We are} destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and {we are} taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” (Our weapons are through words, using the power of persuasion, not through guns, knives or bombs.)
Our words are spoken through love, not through actions of hatred or words of belittlement. Ephesians 4: 15, “but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all {aspects} into Him who is the head, {even} Christ.”
Our life is one of respect for the government. Romans 13: 1-6, “1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. 3 For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; 4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. 5 Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for {rulers} are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.”
We do seek to persuade others to follow God’s way of life for us, but we do not mame or slaughter those who disagree. Our desire is to help others avoid the wrath of God which will come when this world ceases to exist. We seek to convince others that God is not just a God of love, but of justice. He will have mercy on those who follow Him and justice on those who do not. Nothing we say can fully describe His love or fully prepare one for His justice. We are messengers. We are not the judge or the jury.
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- Personal Bible Study
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ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
OPPORTUNITIES
“Are You Really Sure Of Your Eternal Salvation?" A 25 lesson interactive Bible study course. (click here)
Are You Worshipping God in Spirit and In Truth” A 24 lesson interactive Bible study course. (click here)
“How to Do Personal Evangelis” A 13 lesson interactive Bible study course. (click here)
“Biblical Church Bulletin Articles” has a number of short articles suitable for inclusion in church bulletins or used as tracts. Each article is Biblical and doctrinally sound. Feel free to utilize these in your church bulletins, or in any other way to the glory of God. From time to time I will be adding additional articles to the list. (click here)
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- Summer Series
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2009 Summer Series
“MAKING RELATIONSHIPS WORK”
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Teacher
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June 3
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Singing Night
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June 10
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Parents
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Ralph Thomas
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June 17
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At Play
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Dan Gulley
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June 24
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Children
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Kellly Gassaway
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July 1
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Singing Night
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July 8
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Wives
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Tim Woodward
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July 15
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Extended Family
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Billy Willingham
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July 22
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With Jesus
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Allen Midgett
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July 29
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At Church
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David Hedge
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August 5
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Singing Night
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August 12
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At Work
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Clay Farler
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August 19
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At School
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Russell Watson
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August 26
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Husbands
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Casey Midgett
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- Teacher Talk
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TEACHER TALK
What took Elijah into heaven?
Who was Naomi’s husband?
Who was famous as an eater of locusts?
Who saw locusts with lion’s teeth?
What prophets ate a book and found it sweet as honey?
What apostle was exiled to Patmos?
What Midianite women married Moses?
What Judge had 70 sons?
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There are little known story details in the Bible some call Bible Trivia. We are calling it “Teacher Talk” because there is nothing trivial about the Bible. There are details that escape the notice of most people, details that help make a study of the Bible to be interesting. We are adding a section to this website called “Teacher Talk” featuring these story details. Use them as you will in your study and teaching of the Bible.
We introduce this feature with these new questions.
If you wish to submit your own, forward them to the Webmaster.
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VBS Smithville Church of Christ VBS
VBS is just around the corner! June 29-July 2. Our theme is Riders of the Great Roundup - Saddled for His Service, Branded for His Glory. We will be learning about four parables that Jesus taught.
Monday - Parable of the Talents
Tuesday - Parable of the Soils
Wednesday - Parable of Salt and Light
Thursday - Parable of the Prodigal Son
VBS is for ages 2 - 6th grade. The time is 9:00 to 11:00 am. The lesson for each day is taught in the auditorium along with skits, puppets and songs. Children divide into separate classes for handwork, crafts and activities. The day is ended with refreshments. Please consider helping this year. There is a sign up sheet in the back if you are willing to help with skits, in the classroom or bring cookies. Thanks to all who help each year.
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