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August 28, 2016
CHURCH OF CHRIST
About Singing
(I Chronicles 16:8-13; Colossians 3:12-17)
The church has an interesting and varied relationship with singing. One would think that something so preva-lent as Psalms in the Old Testament and the great number of references to The Psalms in the New Testament teaching would make singing in worship a foregone conclusion. But . . . dear brothers and sisters . . . you would be mistaken.
There have been struggles and controversies over the singing of hymns in worship for nearly as long as the church has been in existence. I suppose that if one were to spend a little time a whole series could be done with titles like, “Worship Wars: 17th Century edition”, or “Why does harmony cause so much disharmony?”, or “The Power Point: Why the Congregation Can’t Join the Choir (10th Century)”
Actually “Worship Wars: 17th Century Edition” was almost the title of this lesson. Most discussions around sing-ing today center around a couple of points: with or without accompaniment, with or without a “praise team”, or should there be a band (or orchestra) or a single instrument (organ, piano, or guitar). There are a few more, but they are off-shoots of these.
As it turns out, singing is one of the clearest expressions of our theology during worship. And as with much of what we do with little thought – which seems a rather dangerous game to play with something as vital as worshipping God – we often do not know what theology we are expressing. We typically assume that we have it right and stay hap-py until someone comes along and makes us think about what we are doing.
This morning we are going to do a little history to help us appreciate what we are doing when we sing here at Pennyrile. We can discuss later whether we actually agree with ourselves.
So here are decisions that we make every Sunday when we gather and sing – this is not a comprehensive list.
1. It is permissible for non-Christians to teach and exhort us.
2. It is permissible for women to teach men.
3. When we gather for worship, at least part of what we do is for our learning – many (most) of the hymns we sing are more like sermons than psalms.
4. It is permissible to recite written prayers and doctrines if we sing them.
And here are a few things to consider when we sing.
1. Is it the content or the sound that we are drawn toward? (How many songs do we sing just because we like the way they sound?)
2. Is our singing about worship mood (getting the congregation to feel a certain way) or is it an expression of what is going on in life?
3. Do we believe what you are singing?
Let us sing with our heart, but with our mind also.
Order of Worship
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Congregational Reading: I Chronicles 16:8-13
Heaven is a Wonderful Place
Do All in the Name of the Lord
Prayer-Terry Goodale
Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God
Create In Me a Clean Heart
Lord’s Supper
Quincy Stephenson Larry Stone
Tim Scott Roger Dillingham
Pete Shoulders Eric Seesengood
Presiding: Roger Dillingham
Give Thanks
Contribution
Dismiss for Children’s Church
Because We Believe
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 (Gage)
Prayer-Barry Webb
Lesson—Sean
Prepare To Meet Thy God
Benediction: Psalm 13:5-6
ALTERNATES:
Please meet
in case you are needed
to serve as a substitution for the Lord’s Supper
August:
Darin Swaidner
Casey Nash
August 28, 2016
Monitor: Johnny Allen
Nursery: Emily Gill
Children’s Church– Duggin
Sound Booth—Terry Hampton
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Worship Leader: Eric Seesengood
Prayer: Roger Matheny
Prayer: James Allen
Scripture Reading: Terry Goodale
Monitor: Larry Stone
Nursery: Keishawna Foster
Children’s Church—Micki Clark
Serving the Lord’s Table
Terry Hampton Tyler Smith
Ronny Stubblefield Buster Almon
Jeremy Duggin Joshua Scott
Presiding: Terry Hampton
Sound Booth—David Stubblefield
Prepare communion:
August—Rust
September—Adams
For The Record:
Last Sunday
Bible Class: 72
Worship: 139
Contribution: $8657.50
Wednesday: 72
We are glad you’ve joined us for worship today! Please fill out the information sheet found in the maroon binder at the end of your pew.
*An attended nursery is provided during worship assembly as well as a Children’s Church for ages 4 years thru 3rd grade which dismisses after Communion.
*Communion—We celebrate the resurrection of our Lord every Sunday (“first day of the week”) through a time of communion known as the Lord’s Supper. The “unleavened bread” represents His body and the “fruit of the vine” (cup of grape juice) represents His blood shed on the cross. As our guest, you are welcome to
participate, though you are not required to do so. *Giving– We are challenged to be good stewards of God’s blessings by supporting the various ministries of the church through a weekly collection that is taken during our worship time. You are welcome to give, but
please do not feel as though you must.
WELCOME GUEST
Worship Order
TONIGHT: Devotional @ 6pm
Wednesday: Auditorium 6:30pm,
Class @ 6:45pm
Ryan Hill-Valdosta, GA Pompea Adams-National Guard
BJ Perkins-Afghanistan Jason Rushing-Air National Guard
Christopher Goodale-Naval Acad. Cameron Hurst– Air Force
CALENDAR: September 5—Ministry Mtg 7pm
September 10—WKYC Golf Scramble
September 11—Small groups start
September 17—Potter Fall Festival
September 18—Book Club Meets
September 18—M.A.G.I. box deadline
Expecting Parents:
August: (BOY) Beverly & Tyler Smith SEPT 6: (BOY) Kelley & G.R. Chandler (Stoltz) OCTOBER 2: (BOY) Kirsten & Jesse Webb JANUARY 5: (BOY & GIRL) Angela & Brock Shoulders JANUARY 7: (BOY) Karen & Zach Pressley (Webb) JANUARY 22: Ashley & Bradley Hammer (Kittinger)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 28—Rodney Coleman August 29—Rian McGuyer Sept 1—Steve & Barbara Stoltz Sept 1—Johnny & Tammy Allen Sept 2—Joshua Scott
The Grapevine Elementary Weekend
Backpack Program is starting back up.
We help provide easy fix meal items for
children to take home on the weekends.
The collection box is in the office.
The M.A.G.I. boxes are
available in the foyer.
Pick up one of the lists
of suggested items to
fill your box. The
deadline for these
boxes is Sunday,
September 18th.
Small groups start
September 11th.
Sign up for one
in the foyer. Life Line Screening will be here on Thurs-
day, September 22nd. There are 2 free
vouchers for a couple church members who
would like one. Just let Kellie know.
If you would like to donate an item (antique piece of fur-
niture, framed art work, like new appliance or furniture,
tools, etc.) to the Potter Children’s Home Auction, Sept
17th, please contact Barb at 270-843-3038 or
Steve Malik has been laid off and would appreciate any
misc jobs someone might have.
Steve’s number is 270-584-4576. Thanks.
When we meet:
Sunday
Bible Study 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M.
Sunday P.M.
At the building 6 P.M.
Small Groups Sept—May: various times; contact Randy Travis 270-322-9778
Wednesday
Bible Study 6:30 P.M.
Contact Us:
Office: 8:00-4:00 M-F
Phone: 270-825-0304
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: P.O. Box 161
Madisonville, KY 42431
-Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 10 am
Minister:
Sean Niestrath
269-352-9134
Youth Minister:
Casey Nash
931-319-2041
Missionaries:
Paulo Mirabelli
Via Pacchiarotti, 52
00139 ROMA-ITALIA
Marvin Rivera, Honduras
Email:
Pennyrile Christian Counseling
Elizabeth B. Webb, LMFT, LCSW
To make an appointment, call 270-825-8746.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Gaye Matheny, waiting on biopsy results. Sees doctor tomorrow.
Gary Kirkwood, moved from ICU to a regular room, off of ventilator
Camden Miller, 5 yr old, spinal surgery went well.
Kurt Fredrick’s sister, Edna Winstead, passed away this week.
Danny Lutz, had bypass surgery on Friday.
PRAISES:
Wanda Maddox, Bonnie’s cousin, is home and cancer free!!
Serious Illness/Injury:
Dottie Garrigan, multiple myeloma Rita Frazier, lung cancer, Barbara’s SIL Louis Stanley’s sister, Genevieve Heltsley Gelena Hackney, recovering Michael Skultety, cancer, Jane Dr. Danny Butler, cancer Aaron Reding, late stage ALS, Keith Josh Powell, cancer, Diane Nadine Wiles, cancer Mandy Harrelson, cancer, Natalie Mike Bright, health issues Linda Beaver, breast cancer, Angela Cathy Wright,Vanderbilt Keith Roberts, cancer returned, EJ Sharon Edwards, autoimmune disease Jeff Travis, waiting on kidney, Jane Betty Stanley Horace Smith, recovering at home Scott Nutt, cancer, Gaye’s son Sherry Baird, cancer, Glenda Sherry Mitchell, cancer, Glenda Chess Riddle, Sr., cancer (Diana) Velda Molle’, leukemia Susan Rich, very ill (Rita)
Jim Miller, lymphoma Devon Park, surgery (Rebecca) Makenzie Carson, Lisa Russell’s niece Tracy Oliphant, cancer , (Terry H.) Buddy Jenkins, Karen S. father, heart Keith Peyton Donna Larkins, car accident George Teel, cancer Audrey Davis, 4 yr.old, leukemia Melinda Brown, Pete’s niece Terry Fuller, pacemaker Mark Pugh, Ronny’s bro-in-law Harry Westerholm, brain aneurysm Barbara Lynch, Shelia Darla Evans, breast cancer Ken Hatzakorzian, car accident, Tim Doug Mullins, Louisville rehab Wesley Allen, eye issues Pamela Ross, Crohn’s disease Heather Cline, cancer Sandra Moore, infection Karen Kittinger, lymphoma, radiation Rebecca Robinson Nolan Pettit, student at Eastern, Jonathan Martin, Alyssa’s cousin Carl Templeman, recovering, James Gary Kirkwood Charles Smallwood, Micki’s father Shut-Ins & Elderly:
Lee Townsend, Glenda’s mother Junie Peterson, Bonnie’s aunt Ewing Stubblefield, Ronny’s father Anna Etta Brown, Kivil’s mother Will Winchester, Ronny’s uncle Ruth Shoulders, Pete’s mother Margie Shelton, Kivil’s aunt Joan Atwell, Shirley’s mother
Elders:
Randy [email protected]
Barry [email protected]
Byron [email protected]
Ronny Stubblefield-270-635-5360-ronny.stubblefield@webster.kyschoools.us
Sean [email protected]
Deacons: James Rust
