Can You Recognize the Imposter?
It is my understanding that those who work for the United States Treasury Department have the responsibility for not only making various denominational bills and coinage for our economic institutions, but they also have the responsibility for identifying and marking any and all counterfeit bills which pass through the treasury department. Although it would be almost impossible for them to know all the unique styles and techniques of each and every counterfeiter, it is interesting to know that their job has been made easier by simply knowing one thing – the characteristics which make up the original plates held by the Treasury Department. Friends, by simply having a thorough knowledge of these original plates it would allow the inspectors to not only look for those bills which differ from the standard set by the United States, but it would also allow them to make a proper judgment concerning any and all counterfeit bills.
What I find interesting about this whole ordeal is the concept which we find being used above can also be used in the realm of religion. One does not need be an expert in all of the thousands, upon thousands of erroneous doctrines found in the world in order to recognize a true imposter. One need only be familiar with the true characteristics of the Word of God in order to truly understand when a falsehood is being heralded. It is not necessary to fully understand the totality of an erroneous doctrine before it is seen for what it truly is. Paul instructed Timothy to take part in no man's sin, but to keep himself pure in the doctrine of Christ (I Tim. 5:22).
Remember the words of the apostle John, "Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds" (II John 1:9-11).
Allen Weakland
Sympathy
We wish to express our sympathy to the family of Rayford Self, uncle of Bernadene Johnson. Rayford passed away on Thursday, April 3rd in Marshall, TX.
Current Concerns
Mable Riggs will be undergoing therapy as a follow up to her surgery.
Prayer List
Bill Arbuckle; LeeRoy Bell; Mildred Bell; Heather Combs; Sharon Fisher; Hattie Mae Gilmore; Larry Granat; Mildred Heslip; Davian Ramos; Mable Riggs; Nick Smith; Buddy Sutherland; DeLora Wood.
Shut-ins
Mary Dunn; Fay Gann; Cecil and Mildred Hext; Virgie Price; Charles 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, "Two Erroneous Impressions."
Kathy Nunley is hosting crib showers for Heather Mapes, daughter of Mike and Nancy Roemisch and one for Anita Thompson,
granddaughter of Rudy and Emma Ochoa. There are cribs placed in the east foyer for your baby gifts. Both babies are due sometime in April.
Fairmont Park Church of Christ in Midland is holding a 39er's Conference on Saturday, April 26th. It will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at 2:30 p.m. They will be serving lunch at noon. Mack Lyon will be the speaker. More information is posted on the bulletin board in the east foyer.
FYI
The Wednesday morning Bible Class subject will be the book of Revelation. Don't forget that every last Wednesday of the month, we will have a potluck after the class.
If you would like to order a copy of Don Carroll's and John Carroll's song on CD, please fill out a CD order form. The cost per CD is $2.00.
The New Mexico Christian Children's Home will be here on Monday, June 2nd. They have suggested the following items: BBQ Sauce, sweetened cereals, and lotion. If you prefer to a monetary donation, you may leave it with the office clearly marked.
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.
There will be a graduation shower on Sunday, May 4th for Alyssa Lane in the annex from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Devida Montgomery and Linda Tate will be hosting this event.
Thank You
Thank you so much for remembering me in prayer when I had surgery.
Yvonne Howard
Office News
Our food coordinators for the month of April are Debbie Marrs and Sharon Bell .
We are trying to fill our pantry. Every two weeks we will have new suggested items.
This week's suggestions are assorted canned fruits, assorted canned or bottled juices, and assorted milk products. Thank you!
| April 13, 2008 | Morning | Evening |
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Announcements | Jeff Wesson | Jeff Wesson |
Song Leader | Ronnie Lane | John Carroll |
Sermon | Allen Weakland | Allen Weakland |
Opening Prayer | Jeff Wesson | Jeff Wesson |
Scripture | DJ Ray | C.M. Riggs |
Second Prayer | Bill Tolbert | Frank Vargas |
Closing Prayer | Bill Bayless | Burt Groves |
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West |
Don Easlon |
Craig Wesson |
East |
Ben Ellison |
Cody Wesson |
Other Responsibilities: Elder ~ Charles Wood ~ Deacon: Johnny Warren ~ Pulpit: John Wood
Table: Jeff Wesson ~ Song Leaders: Ronnie Lane
Sunday AM
"Compassion in Action"
(Luke7:1-10)
Sunday PM
"Learning to Rely on God"
(1 Corinthians 1:4-9)
Our Records
Bible Class... 115
Morning Worship... 180
Evening Worship... 94
Wednesday... 123
Contribution $5,126,27