A Devoted Heart Is...
A trusting heart
Trust in the LORD with all your heart Proverbs 3:5
A guarded heart
Above all else, guard your heart Proverbs 4:23
A tranquil heart
A tranquil heart is life to the body Proverbs 14:30
A happy heart
For the happy heart, life is a continual feast Proverbs 15:15
A righteous heart
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer Proverbs 15:28
A wise heart
A wise man's heart guides his mouth Proverbs 16:23
A discerning heart
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge Proverbs 18:15
Take you heart medicine every day by reading the chapter in Proverbs that corresponds with the day of the month. If the month has only 30 days, double the dosage, read 2 chapters.
The Editor (Taken from The Forest Hill News Bulletin in Memphis, TN)
HOWLING FOR CHANGE
Am I the only one who has heard all the howling for change-change in the way we worship, change in our relationship with the denominational world, change in the way we approach biblical hermeneutics, change in how one obtains salvation and change in how we address the Almighty? Now, supposedly, proponents say that these changes are for the better, formulated to improve the LORD'S church in both its membership and its practices.
However, when someone seeks a change that goes beyond the boundaries of God' Holy Writ, then it is not for our good and is, in fact, condemned (I John 3:4). Those who find themselves supporting such change will one day find themselves answering that pointed question, "Why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say" (Luke 6:46)? Friends, unless they change back to the will of God (Jer. 3:6-22), they will not enter into that heavenly home (Matt. 7:21-29) .
Beloved, is there or has there ever been a change that is for our betterment? Actually, the answer to this question is YES! When man turns from darkness to light, from Satan to God, he is implementing a change which is for the better.
However, only when changes stay within the confines of God's Word are they for the better. For those who have been calling for change and for those who are listening with naive ears—remember that in order to please God, you must have faith which can only come from hearing the Word of God (Heb. 11:6; Rom. 10:17). Therefore, one should not call for change that would go beyond the faith by either subtracting or adding to it, for then it is nothing more than walking by sight rather than by faith (2 Cor. 5:7). And it is this type of mentality that will lead one to an eternal home that burns with fire and brimstone (Matt. 25:31-46). Instead of asking for change simply for change sake, we need to ask ourselves, "Is this proposed change still within the confines of God's Word?" If it is not, then avoid it. If the change stays within the boundaries then utilize it, for only then would it be an authorized change.
Allen Webster
Sympathy
We wish to express our sympathy to the family of JoAnna Minter, sister of Charles Wood. JoAnna passed from
this life on Saturday, January 19th. Funeral services were held on January 23rd in Sanger, TX with interment
following in Bolivar, TX.
We wish to express our sympathy to the family of Eileen Locke. Eileen passed from this life on Thursday,
January 17th. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 19th at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.
Current Concerns
Bill Butler is scheduled to have an outpatient procedure done at MCH on Friday, January 25th to remove a
cyst which is located behind his right ear.
Mary Fuentes, friend of Susie Ramirez, had to reschedule her surgery for Monday, January 28th.
Prayer List
Avenell Holloway; LeeRoy Bell; Mildred Bell; Mark Brewer; James Drake; Lou Duncan; Thomas Ford; Mary Fuentes; Marie George; Anna McGlothlin; Harry Montgomery; Russell Montgomery; Dolores Sanchez; Cathy
Scott; James Smith (Nick's dad) and family; Thelma Smith; DeLora Wood.
Shut-ins
Mary Dunn; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; Virgie Price; Charles and Pearl Tucker.
Events
Watch In Search of the Lord's Way with Mack Lyon every Sunday morning at 7:30 am on CBS, channel 7.
This week's topic will be entitled, "Christianity Then and Now."
FYI
The Wednesday morning Bible Class subject will be the book of Revelation.
We are beginning to plan our Ladies' Day for March. We need your help with this. We are asking if you have any
nice used coffee cups that you could part with for us to use for a special project it would be greatly appreciated. Also,
on Sunday, January 27th, we will be having a meeting for all the ladies immediately following evening services.
Please make plans to be here.
The New Mexico Christian Children's Home will be conducting their ‘needs drive'. Their truck should be here on Monday, March 3rd. They have suggested sugar, Ritz crackers, and foil. Monetary donations are also accepted.
Youth
We are needing hosts for the monthly youth devotionals. Please sign up to host one or more on the sign up sheet
on the bulletin board in the east foyer.
It's almost graduation time again. If you have a graduate this year, please call the office so that we might get the
needed information from you. We want to be sure to honor our graduates and let them know how proud we are of their accomplishment.
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of January are Kathy Nunley and Lana Howard.
Our pantry is running low. Every two weeks we will have new suggested items. This week's suggestions are
pancake mix, syrup, and breakfast cereals or oatmeal. Thank you!
| January 27, 2008 | Morning | Evening |
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Announcements | Lon Howard | Lon Howard |
Song Leader | Steve Horton | Cameron May |
Sermon | Allen Weakland | Allen Weakland |
Opening Prayer | Lon Howard | Lon Howard |
Scripture | C.M. Riggs | Mike Roemisch |
Second Prayer | John Carroll | Mike Smith |
Closing Prayer | Bill Ryan | Leon Sledge |
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West |
Tom Sorenson |
Craig Wesson |
East |
Scot Straw |
Jeff Wood |
Other Responsibilities: Elder: Lon Howard, Deacon: Ronnie Lane, Pulpit: Juan Morolez, Table: Bill Brown, Song Leaders: Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM
"What it Means to Say "I Love You"
(Song of Solomon 4:8-11)
Sunday PM
" The Joy of Being a Christian"
(Philippians 4:4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16)
Our Records
Bible Class... 129
Morning Worship... 134
Evening Worship... 113
Wednesday... 117
Contribution $4,478.08