Spiritual Sacrifices

1 Peter 2.1-5

The challenge has been issued! REACH OUT . . . But be doers of the word,
and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves.

AND TOUCH SOMEONE!

Are we ready to respond? James 1.22

Encouragements to give (2 Corinthians 9.1-5)

Our giving may be used to motivate others to give. (1-5)

Gods grace can work through us to help others.

STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
This has always been a part of Gods plan for us. PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520
kyle@churchst.org ORDER OF WORSHIP September 10, 2017
Our giving blesses us, too. (6-11)
FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977
This is a foundational Christian principle for life. (Luke 6.38)
Tankersley69@cs.com
9:00 AM Service 6:00 PM Service
Giving is a way of life for the Christian who understands the grace of God. (Proverbs 11.24) YOUTH MINISTER Welcome Kenneth Bailey Joe Liggett
Caleb Taylor 993-2151
caleb@churchst.org Song Leader Bill Tankersley Bill Tankersley
Our motive in giving is not that we may receive but Gods gifts to us are a fringe benefit.
HISPANIC MINISTER Preacher Kyle Bolton Kyle Bolton
Consider Gods methods of reciprocity . Hector Cruz 993-0009 Reading Matt Collins Bill Fulghum
hectorcruz@cscofc.org
Scripture 1 Peter 2:1-5 Psalm 119:11, 105
The principle of increase (6) SECRETARY
Talitha Liggett 359-3597 Prayer Clifford Whitaker Ray Wakefield
tbl76@bellsouth.net Sermon Spiritual Sacrifices OT - People of the Book
The principle of intent (7)
NT - The Silence of God
The principle of immediacy (8-11) ELDERS Closing Prayer Jimmie Joe Ketchum Robert Hopkins
Wayne Cozart 224-2818
Our giving will meet needs . (12) wayne@churchst.org
CHILDRENS HOME ITEM FOR SEPTEMBER: Beef Stew, Ravoli
David Jent 270-6631
Our giving is a service a spiritual sacrifice. (Philippians 4.18; Hebrews 13.15-16; 1 Peter 2.5) david@david jentrealty.com
REMEMBER OUR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION TODAY!
Don Ledford 615-714-3213
We never look for a reason, but for an opportunity to give. (Galatians 6.10) dledford@ledfordexchange.com Ladies that have been asked to provide pies for 9/11, please have them
Lee Morrison 703-4044 here by tonight.
Our giving glorifies God. (13) lee@churchst.org
Sept. 13 W.O.W at 5:30 in annex.
Is there anybody who is giving thanks to God for our obedience and generosity?
DEACONS
Sept. 17 6th grade and under devo after evening service. Need host.
Our giving reminds us of the ultimate gift . (14-15) Steve Allen 359-4616
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159 Sept. 22-24 Fall Advance. Applications are due THIS WEDNESDAY,
We are saved because God believes in and practices sacrificial giving . Grover Collins 359-5386 September 13. Bus will leave at 4:30 pm.
Matt Ervin 637-1830
Greg Hardison 703-4231
How much do we believe in and practice sacrificial giving ? Joel Hargrove 652-7143
Sept. 26 T.O.T. for grades 7 - 12
Robert Hopkins 364-3927
Gary Lancaster 359-5215 Sept. 28 Ladies, lets go bowling at Fun Time Bowl. Meet at bowling
The challenge has been issued! Kelly Lane 359-5986 alley at 6:00 pm.
Joe Liggett 359-4929
How can Gods people truly represent Him in this world? Ray Wakefield 359-2328 Sept. 29-30 R.U.S.H. at Freed-Hardeman University.
Clifford Whitaker 637-3507
Britt Wiles 359-7702 We have received thank you notes from: James & Ella Mae Jordan,
Are we prepared to offer a spiritual sacrifice for people in need? Mike Wiles 359-4165 Mike Haislip & Steve Allen. Please stop and read.
Will Wilson 293-6814
 Remember in Prayer Birthdays and Anniversaries
Linda Fulghum is in St. Thomas
Austin Grogan has been in Vanderbilt.
Bobbi Lou Adcock is sick at home.

BY CALEB Continue to Remember ... Sept. 10 Gina Ervin

Ryan Lancaster
Artie Allen, Tommy Bledsoe, Luke Brewer, Zach & Lora Lori Rose
Prepare for Disaster! Darnell, Linda Fulghum, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip, Ruth Ross Tate
Hargrove, Mary Hopkins, James Jordan, Gary Lancaster, Sept. 11 Marilyn Burgett
Ryan Lancaster, Jack Miller, Jack Milligan, Lewis Don Crabtree
As many of you know, there are several tropical storms creating havoc in the southeast region of Simmons, Margaret Tyree Elizabeth Hardison - 93
the United States. You cannot turn on the news or scroll through Facebook without seeing a post Cindy Haislip
Joe & Emma Lancaster (parents of B J Holt), Lyla Kate
Valerie Hopkins
about the devastation and dangers of the hurricanes and tropical storms. Johnson (granddaughter of Amy Fuller), Barbara
Melanie Wiles
Chunn, (aunt of Kim Anderson & Keith Childers),
Holland Townes, (granddaughter of Steve & Pam Sept. 12 Herb Miller
However, can you imagine if we respond to the promise of Jesus returning to this earth like we do Maci Poarch - 5
Allen), Keith Green, (son of Patsy Derryberry), Mike
these tropical storms? Many people are leaving their homes, possessions, jobs, and their lives McCollum, (son of Shirley McCollum), Joe Essner,
behind to find safety, assurance, and help. What will you leave behind for Jesus? Jennifer Miller, (daughter of Tony & Diane White), Sept. 10 Kyle & Cindy Bolton - 34 yrs
Dawson Smith (brother of Barbara Simmons), Regina Sept. 15 John & Jeanetta ONeal - 54 yrs
Thankfully, meteorologists can predict the time and place that these storms will hit in order to Erdly, Donna Pinkston, Elise Murphy, Billy Cozart, Sept. 16 Chris & Karen McNutt - 40 yrs
warn people to take necessary precautions. But consider what Jesus tells us in Mark 13:32-27. Jaynelle Brothers, (grandmother of Cortney Tankersley)
Jesus warns us to stay awake, to keep watch, and to be prepared for him to come back at any IN HOME SHUT-INS
moment. Ross Beckham, Emmaline Bless, Theola Blue, Wynona
Clark, Betty Daniels, Ruth Hargrove, Margaret Morton, Congratulations to Greg, Haley & Bennett
Will you take the words of Jesus seriously? Are you ready for his return? Have you made the Roslyn Sutherland. Hardison on the birth of a baby boy.
Bradon Glenn Hardison was born
necessary provisions in your life? NHC LEWISBURG/MERIHIL September 2, weighing 6 lbs., 6 oz. Grandparents are
Anna Bailey, Joetta Bigham, Ruby Higdon, Elise Ginger Hardison & Ronda Humphrey.
Murphy, Marie Musgrave, James Whitsett, Elizabeth Great grandparents are Elizabeth Hardison
With love, Wood and Lewis & Barbara Simmons.
Caleb Taylor NHC OAKWOOD
Sarah Brown, Betty Carter, Roslyn Collins, Dorothy *************
Phillips 4 YEAR OLDS
VILLAGE MANOR Kezia Ervin, Bennett Hardison,
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry, and Salvador Mendez Jr.
Elizabeth Hardison, Ruth Sweeney, Lucy Tate, Margaret
Tyree, Laquita Weaver 3RD & 4TH GRADE
Emilee Lancaster & Cade Cheatham
SUMMIT
Pat Blackmore
OUR MILITARY
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd FOR THE RECORD
September 13 W.O.W. (all ages) Lowrance September 3, 2017
September 17 Devotional (6th and under) OUR MISSION POINTS AM 385*
September 22-24 Fall Advance (Hickory Hills) Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); Hispanic 40
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail PM 155*
September 26 T.O.T (7-12) ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City
Bible Class 315*
Ministry; AGAPE; Heritage Christian; Fishers of Men;
September 29 - October 1 RUSH (Freed Hardeman) Tennessee Childrens Home; World Christian
Summit 4
Broadcasting, Disaster Relief, local Hispanic Ministry Wed. Night 197
273 days until summer camp!!!
*********************** Contribution $11,645.00
Our love and sympathy are extended to * includes Hispanic group
Becky Allen on the death of her father,
Don Smith. Also to the family of Louise Bogle. Their
services were held last week.