Bethlehem church of Christ * 2644 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 * (615) 893-2297

Visit our website at: www.bethlehemchurchofchrist.org

~ March 20, 2016 ~

AM Sermon: Do You Understand Baptism?

PM Service: Evil Men Shall Wax Worse and Worse

Join us…

Sunday Wednesday Bible Class 9:00 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Morning Worship 10:00 AM Evening Worship 5:00 PM

Minister: Jamie Byrom

Elders: Lynn Alsup – Ron Hays

Deacons: Jerry Bowen - Mike Craig,

Chris Hays - J. J. Maxwell

Scripture Reading: Acts 8:26-30

To Our Honored Guests: WELCOME We want you to know how happy we are that you chose to worship with us today! We would love to have a record of your attendance. If you have not received a visitor’s card, ask one of our members who will be happy to assist you. Please stay after service so that we can get acquainted with you and your family. We invite you to come back whenever there is an opportunity.

REMEMBERING IN PRAYER

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” James 5:16 Sick ~

• Robert Moody, brother of Doris Sadler, is not doing well. • Marie Frances sustained injuries in a fall last week.

• Gladys Alsup has moved to Adams Place for rehab. She is in Room 1225.

• Carol Warrick is now at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Visits and/or cards would be

appreciated.

• Melissa Byrom has been sick this week.

We wish to express our sympathy to Harold Coggin and family in the loss of his brother, Bobby Coggin. Services were held last Monday in Pulaski.

Food Committee for March is Team 3 May Belle Basham - Coordinator: H: 893-4329 C: 427-5550

Becky Davenport, Roxanne Hutchins, Stella George, Julie Young, Vicki Gregory, Midge Stephens, Shelley George

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Today…..…………..Elders/Deacons/Minister Meeting @ 4:00pm • Today……………….Teachers meeting following morning service.

• March 26…………..Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ 3:00pm

• March 27…………..Singing Night

There will be a meeting following morning services of all current teachers and anyone who would like to teach.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

*********************************************************************** Jamie’s Journal

Liberal or Legalist?

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. (Proverbs 17:15 NKJV) The first part of this verse describes a liberal (He who justifies the wicked). He does not restrict himself to the literal meaning of God's word, and tolerates other views. He is a law breaker. The second part of the verse describes a legalist (he who condemns the just). He will make laws in addition to God's word, and will condemn those who do not follow them to his liking. He is a law maker. Our God is clear in both the Old and New Testaments: Therefore you shall be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. (Deuteronomy 5:32) For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. (Revelation 22:18-19) Let us be careful to keep the law of Christ, (Gal. 6:2) and not bind laws on others where the Lord has not. (Matt. 23:4) Remember, His commandments are not burdensome. (I John 5:3) Brotherly, Jamie Bible Question: Who was the first shepherd found in the Bible? Answer: See back page

Parents: Please mark your calendars for Saturday, March 26, which will be the date of our annual Easter Egg Hunt for your children. We will begin the egg hunt at 3:00pm. If you are planning to attend there is a sign-up sheet in the back. Please being individually wrapped candy and/or money donations to Chris and Tracy Hays by Sunday, March 20.

Evidence of our love…

FOR THE WEEK OF March 13, 2016

Opportunities to Serve

FOR THE WEEK OF March 20, 2016

AM OPENING PRAYER: Chris Hays AM CLOSING PRAYER: Jerry Bowen PM OPENING PRAYER: W. C. Basham PM CLOSING PRAYER: Stone Basham WED OPENING PRAYER: Ron Hays WED CLOSING PRAYER: Billy Henson

LORDS TABLE: Ron Hays & Bobby Stephens Doug Young, Ken Cockrell, Lynn Alsup

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Robert Gregory CLASS PRAYER: Mike Craig READ SCRIPTURE: Tom Rose SUNDAY AM SONG LEADER: J. J. Maxwell WED SONG LEADER: Ken Cockrell

SUNDAY PM SONG LEADER: Jerry Bowen

ATTENDANCE COUNT: Prater Christiansen, Stone Basham

CONTRIBUTION: Mike Craig, Doug Young, Ken Cockrell

SERVICE COORDINATOR/Lock up Building: Ken Cockrell

PREPARE LORD’S SUPPER: Julie Young & Donna Craig

What must I do to be saved? What must I do to keep from falling? Hear: Romans 10:17 Study God’s Word diligently: 2 Timothy 2:15 Believe: John 3:16; Romans 10:10 Add to your faith: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Repent: Luke 13:3; 2 Peter 3:9 Faithfully attend worship: Hebrews 10:24-26 Confess: Matthew 10:32; Acts 8:37 Be faithful until death: Revelation 2:10; 3:5 Be Baptized: Mark 16:16; Galatians 3:26-27 To Become a Christian Today: At the singing of the invitation hymn following the sermon, proceed to the front to be met by our minister. You will be asked to confess you belief in Christ Jesus, followed by BAPTISM. To Place your Membership with the Bethlehem church of Christ: Step 1: Meet with our Elders. Step 2: Your membership will be announced publicly. Bethlehem’s 2016 Calendar of Events Evangelism Gospel Meetings and Special Teaching Events Annual Vacation Bible School Worship Service at Stones River Manor (2nd Wednesday each month) Bible Classes for All Ages

Youth Devotionals - Monthly Middle Tennessee Christian School Scholarship Fund Panama Preaching School-Mission Work Edification Food Committees Weekly Bulletin: The Bethlehem Banner Benevolence Fund Food Pantry and Emergency Help Tennessee Children’s Home Stones River Manor Benevolent Fund Potter Children’s Home and Family Ministries

If you have information for the Bulletin, please contact Janice Benson at (615) 838-2883 or Janice.Benson@mtsu.edu

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS 61 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP ASSEMBLY 92 SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP 45 WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY 56 CONTRIBUTION $4,732 Building Fund Contribution $5,744

WEEKLY BUDGET $3,100

• Today…..…Elders, Deacons, Minister Mtg • Today…..…Teachers Mtg after AM Service • Mar. 26……Annual Easter Egg Hunt • Mar. 27……Singing Night

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