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courage. When we look at monumental moments in life, could.
THE LOMAX CHURCH OF CHRIST
MESSENGER
A place to belong. A place to be loved. A place to serve God and others.
October 20, 2013
www.lomaxchurch.com
Volume 58, Number 42
Welcome to Lomax! A special welcome to our guests! 20, 19, 18, 17...3, 2, 1. That’s all it takes--20 seconds of courage. When we look at monumental moments in life, could they not all be boiled down to 20 seconds? The greatest baseball play you have ever seen is shorter than 20 seconds. The most spectacular dunk of the basketball season could be replayed five times in 20 seconds. A job could be won or lost within the first 20 seconds of the interview. What really made me think of 20 seconds of courage is the movie “We Bought a Zoo.” In this movie Matt Damon, as Benjamin Mee, notices that his 13-year-old son has a crush on a girl he has gotten to know. However, his son is too scared to make a move and say something to the girl. While sitting down and talking to his son, Damon makes a statement I will never forget, “...it only takes 20 seconds of courage.” His point was if his son could muster the courage to talk to his “crush” for 20 seconds, it could potentially change his life. Could 20 seconds really change a life? I think about the time it took Jesus to tell his apostles, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20). I know this took less than 20 seconds and in this time Jesus started something that would change the history of the world! So, here is my challenge for the day; give God 20 seconds of outrageous courage! Whether you will fight off that nagging temptation that Satan continually throws at you or finally talk to that one friend about salvation, give God 20 seconds of courage. God has already changed the history of the world once in 20 seconds. What will you let Him do through you in 20 seconds today? Austin Johnson Calvert City Church of Christ Calvert City, KY via BULLETINDIGEST.com
We are glad to have you visiting with us today! You are welcome here. We know you have a choice of where to worship, and you chose to be with us today — thank you. At Lomax we want to be the church we read about in the Bible. Our goal is to glorify God with our worship and with our lives and to point people to Jesus Christ. If you need anything during the service, ushers in the lobby can direct you to restrooms, the nursery, or a telephone. Please do us the favor of filling out a blue card located on the back of the pew in front of you. If you have any questions or if we can help you, please let us know while you are here or call 796-5381.
Next Sunday Night Oct. 27th
This year awards for: Scariest Trunk Best Candy Trunk Friendliest Trunk Most Creative Trunk will be awarded, so everyone join in the fun!
Food For Friends: Oct. 24th Team 4 (Betsy & Bonnie). If anyone can help deliver meals, be at the CSC at 10:30 am. Sick: Sue Amacher will be having outpatient surgery October 25th in Williamson county. June Bates, sister of Bonnie O’Brien suffered a stroke this past week and is in Vanderbilt Hospital in critical condition. Bob Ray was scheduled for surgery this past week. Continue to remember: Roy Burns, Caroline Darden, Marjorie Graves, Jason Grimes, Pickard Griner, Jimmy Griner, Terry Hickerson, Dale Hull, Candice Pelfrey, Bob Ray and Andrea Spears. Shut-ins: Carolyn Armstrong, Robbie Breece, Bessie Edwards, Carma Edwards, Sharon Edwards, Loyce Harris, Tiny Hinson, Willie Matt Hinson, Estelle Mercer and Minnie Sue Willis. In Lewis County Nursing & Rehab Center: Gladys Baxter, Marguerite Bullion, Jennie Burdette, Gertha Mae Duncan, Michelle Huff, Mack Kilpatrick and Ava Provance. Remember our military: Dustin Brugmann (grandson of Jim & Sharon Grinder), Justin Conkle and Kerry Conkle (grandsons of Ralph & Sue Conkle), Mickey Mohrmann (grandson of Ava Provance), and Brad Pierce (son of Judy Smith).
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Friends & Family of Whitley Clayton invite you to a wedding shower in honor of Whitley Clayton & Ben Floyd.
Sunday, November 3rd, 2:00 in the CSC. The couple is registered at Wal-Mart & Target.
A Look Ahead Put these dates on your calendar October 26 — Haunted House (6th Grade Up) October 27 — Trunk or Treat October 29 — Fall Festival November 2 — Ladies Day November 10 — Friends & Family November 10 — Bowling Trip
Ladies’ Day At Lomax Church of Christ On Saturday, November 2nd The speaker will be Lynn Bryant of Clifton, TN Registration from 9:00 to 9:30am The day will conclude with a luncheon Please join us for this special day!
Who said, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased”? Of whom did he speak? When?
A special welcome to our visitors...We are glad you came our way. Remember our services tonight at 6:00 and on Wed. at 10 AM & 7 PM…Great to see excellent attendance last Sunday for both services.. Also, Betty Hinson reported thirty for Ladies Night Out and we had a great time at our annual 50+ banquet this past Tuesday night. Our special thanks to Betsy Tiller, Kay Long, and LeeAnn Alford for decorations, serving, etc., etc. They are already planning for next year. Thanks to Paul Chandler for leading our singing and thanks to Kara Farr for her special entertainment. Also, thanks to The Herald for coming our way….Be sure and check the calendar on page two and note planned activities such as our annual Ladies Day on Nov. 2 and Friends & Family Day on Nov. 10...We are studying the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) in our Wed. night auditorium class. The emphasis is on attitudes and keeping the heart right with God. Note the following: The Golden Rule (Mt. 7:12) reminds us that wherever we go we are to let folks see the spirit of meekness and gentleness in our daily lives (cf. Gal. 6:1-5). Our Lord talks about the heart and how hardness is to be avoided. (Matt. 5:8ff). Jesus declares the He hates sin but loves the sinner. The beatitudes of the sermon emphasize the proper attitude of the follower of Christ. One of the major problems of the Scribes and Pharisees was hardness of heart. We often sing “Is The Heart Right With God?” Elders are to practice patience and gentleness (l Tim. 3:3). Aren’t you glad that we have a fine group of elders at Lomax that know these principles! Preachers are to speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15) and avoid hardness of heart but always have an open mind and a spirit of understanding. Yes, and all Christians should melt the hard heart and bring the robe to others. (See Lk. 15). Let us never forget to practice the “The Golden Rule.” “Mr. Little”...A man by the name of Little lived in a little house in a little town, and worked for a little salary. The neighbors wondered how Mr. Little and the whole Little family could get along on so little. He was asked, Mr. Little, how do you and Mrs. Little and the seven little Littles get along on such little? He replied, “Every Little Helps.” —Submitted & from The Messenger… On The Lighter Side: The religious cowboy lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences on the range. Three weeks later a cow walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. The cowboy couldn’t believe his eyes. He took the precious book out of the cow’s mouth and raised his eyes heavenward and said, “It’s a miracle!” Not really said the cow. “Your name is inside the cover.” —Submitted… Sentence Sermon: Evil is a stream that flows back to its source.
Obeying the Gospel and living a saved life is like making a reservation, a reservation for Heaven. While the reservation is not needed because there is limited space (contrary to the assertions of our Jehovah’s Witness friends), it is needed so that proper preparation can be made for our presence there. After all, Jesus told His disciples (and us by extension) that He has gone to do that very thing (John 14:2-3). Don’t you think it would be wise to let Him know we are coming? In fact, such a gesture is demanded by Him. Heaven is not a place that people will simply stroll into, unaware of what or where they are. Heaven is a prepared place for prepared people. So how do we accept His invitation and make Him aware of our plans to be there? Simple: obey the Gospel and live a saved life, namely, hear (Rom. 10:4), believe (John 8:24), repent (Luke 13:3), confess (Rom 10:9-10), be immersed (Acts 2:38), and then live a faithful life (Rev 2:10). That is it! What an amazing opportunity! How easy and glorious it is! Jesse Wagner South Green St. Church of Christ Glasgow, KY bulletin digest
Mark your calendars now for the Fall Festival and Devotional on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6pm for kids 5th grade and under. The 6 -12 graders hosting this event will set up on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3pm.
BY THE NUMBERS For the week of 10/13
Last week’s Know Your Bible answer:
I am the light of the world.” John 9:5
A.M. Bible Class
133
A.M. Worship Service
228
P.M. Worship Service
135
Schedule of Services
Wednesday PM
139
Sunday Bible Study — 9:00 am Worship Services — 10:00 am Sunday Evening — 6:00 pm Wednesday Primetimers - 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study — 7:00 pm
Contribution:
$7,343.50
Weekly Budget
$5,700.00
An elderly Christian lady, dreadfully crippled with rheumatism, used to hobble to the services of the church on two sticks. It was a great ordeal and required of her considerable toil and pain. A friend of hers observed her regularly and asked: “How do you manage to be at every service?” Her answer was classic: “My heart gets there first and my old legs just follow after.” There is the key to faithfulness, not only in attendance at the worship assemblies, but in living a life worthy of the name “Christian.”
Lomax Church of Christ 931-796-5381 Malcom George - Minister ELDERS: Richard Amacher Jeff Dye Steve Edwards Rick Morrow Dan Spears
DEACONS:
Rick Hamblin Greg Mullinicks Jeff Spears Larry Tatum Walt Thompson Lynn Tiller
Jesus had taught men to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness (Matt 6:33). All acceptable service to God and His Son begins in the heart -- a heart filled with love. A heart filled with the love of God and His Son will show itself in external actions. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 15:14). The Lomax Messenger Published weekly by the If Jesus truly is Lord in our hearts, our lives will be lived so Lomax Church of Christ that others will see Christ living in us and the hope we have 320 Darbytown Road in our heart (l Peter 3: 15-16). Hohenwald, TN 38462 We have heard the expression, “their heart is not in it.” I'm afraid that the Lord, who knows the hearts of all men, must be saying that about many people who profess to follow Christ. Is your heart in the service to Christ? If so, you’ll be like the lady above: your heart gets there first and your legs naturally will follow. Lindel Doty via Sunset Church of Christ Shreveport, LA via BULLETINDIGEST.com
