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May 25, 2014
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Prayer and Evangelism
(Luke 18:9-14: Matthew 9:36-38)
It may seem obvious to connect prayer with evangelism. In fact, there is no part of our lives as
Christians that prayer doesn’t touch. Everything we are called to be and everything we are called to do is
colored and affected by our prayer life. This is true whether we have a “healthy” or an “unhealthy” prayer
life. How much we pray, what we pray for and about, and our attitude in prayer sets the tone for our lives as
followers of Christ.
One’s prayer life can be seen clearly in the fruit of one’s life. I believe that there should be a good un-
derstanding of what to pray for and perhaps, more importantly, our attitude in prayer. This is not about
whose prayers God “hears.” Nor is it about suggesting that God only hears the well-trained prayer. It is about
disciples making the effort to think and study about prayer and learn how to better express to God our
thoughts.
If we are to effectively reach the lost who are searching it makes sense for us to think about our
attitude in prayer – and what attitude our words express, to think about what to pray for in the realm of tell-
ing the good news, and to see how our attitude and the content of our prayer might affect the way we go
about evangelism.
This morning we will begin with the attitude aspect of prayer – all prayer – by looking again at the
parable (no doubt based on something everyone had seen) of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18.
Our attitude in prayer should be humble toward God and gracious toward others. Some of our prayer
language in public can sound dangerously like that of the Pharisee if we are not careful. For example, there is
a difference in saying thank you to God for where you live and saying thank you to God that you do not live
somewhere else. It may seem harmless and such things I believe come from good hearts occasionally (mine
included). But any comparison that puts us on a higher plane than another will affect the way we interact,
and it will affect our ability to tell the good news.
Next we will think about what to pray for by looking at what Jesus tells his disciples in Matthew 9:36-
37. We should pray that the Lord of the harvest send people to gather those who are seeking. It is people
who know that they are lost who are seeking – and they seek life and satisfaction in ways that are sometimes
offensive to us and to God. Unlike the Pharisee who did not want to be stained by contact with “sinners”. We
pray that there will be those who will go into the fields and gather. I don’t know of any way to harvest any-
thing without going into the field and working – and getting yours hands and clothes dirty.
May we be prayerful in telling the gospel. May we be courageous, and may we be those who are
working in the fields to gather.
Order of Worship
For Today
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Worship Leader: Randy Travis
Call to Worship: Byron Pruitt
#730 We Declare That The Kingdom Of God is Here
Let Us Be Faithful
Congregational Reading: Matthew 9:36-38
Prayer: Kivil Brown
Amazing Grace—My Chains Are Gone
Lord’s Supper
Roger Matheny Ronny Stubblefield
Jeremy Duggin Bill Brown
Pete Shoulders Danny Lutz
Presiding: Ronny Stubblefield
Before The Throne Of God Above
Contribution
Dismiss For Children’s Church
#804 A Simple Prayer
#442 I Will Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord Forever
Prayer: Brock Shoulders
Scripture Reading: Luke 18:9-14; Terry Goodale
Lesson: Sean Niestrath
#659 I Love To Tell The Story (v 1,3, chorus)
Benediction
ALTERNATES:
Please meet
in case you are needed
to serve as a substitution for the Lord’s Supper
MAY:
James Allen
Larry Keith
June:
Jacob Scott
Pete Shoulders
Privileged to Serve
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Monitor: Titus Scott
Nursery: Diana Adams
Children’s Church–Ginger Stanley
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Worship Leader: Bryce Kittinger
Call to Worship: Randy Travis
Prayer: David Stubblefield
Prayer: Terry Goodale
Scripture Reading: Jon Stubblefield
Monitor: James Allen
Nursery: Sam Curry
Serving the Lord’s Table
Byron Pruitt Barry Webb
Steve Stoltz Daniel Davis
Larry Stone Buster Almon
Presiding: Roger Matheny
Children’s Church—Duggins
Lions Recycle for Sight If you have used eyeglasses you no longer need, place them in the
box in the office. Lions accept prescription and reading glasses,
sunglasses and plastic and metal frames. Children's glasses are
especially needed.
Prepare communion:
May: James & Alberta Rust
June: Wilkerson
For The Record:
Last Sunday
Bible Class: 84
Worship: 166
Contribution: $4,967.60
Wednesday: 83
Grapevine Elementary Weekend Backpack Program
This program distributes around 50 backpacks full of weekend food to chil-
dren who would not otherwise have food. Please continue to bring in your
items! A list of suggested items is on the table in the foyer for your refer-
ence. Main Meal items are most needed!
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.
We will NOT meet tonight!
We WILL eat together this Wednesday.
Bring $3 for food and invite a friend!
WELCOME GUEST
Worship Order
the
Tuesday, May 27th
6:30-7:30 pm in the fellowship room
Tonight the Encouragement Group will meet at the building at 6 pm. There will be services in the auditorium at 6 pm.
See the bulletin board across from the kitchen if you would like to help with the Wednesday night dinner. Betty would appreciate donations toward pizza for May 28th and chicken on June 4
All are invited to the wedding of Wesley Allen and Michelle Miller here on June 28th at 5:30 pm.
Please RSVP to Tammy Allen.
Upcoming Events:
May 25—Last small group meeting until Sept
May 27—6:30-7:30 pm—The Coupon Swap in fellowship room
June 4—July 20—6:30-7:30 pm— VBS ages 2 years —5th grade
June 4—6:30—7:30 pm—Summer Series–speaker—Jamey Boone
June 7—2-4 pm– Wes & Michelle Wedding Shower at home of Diana Adams
June 9—6:00-7:30—Connecting Forever Families
June 9—14—Teens: Mission trip to Southern Christian Home
June 11—6:30—7:30 pm—Summer Series–speaker—Jason Harriman
June 23 or 24 (will set date soon)—Wedding Shower for Taylor Partlow at the building
June 21-26—UPLIFT at Harding University
June 28—5:30 pm—Wes Allen and Michelle Miller wedding
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On June 4th, we will begin a VBS series for 3 years -5th grades
every Wednesday night during June and July. We need at least 3
volunteers to cover each night; all the planning will be done for you!
Please talk to Bryce if you are interested in helping. We will be using a
curriculum based on “The Story” series by Randy Frazee. Sign up on
the youth bulletin board to help. WE NEED YOU TO VOLUNTEER!
May 25—Tim & Judy Gallagher
May 26—Bryce & Whitney Kittinger
TODAY we will
recognize our high
school graduates at the
close of AM services.
Benjamin Cook
will graduate from the Academy
Natalie Jones will graduate from Hopkinsville
High School.
There will be a come & go Wedding Shower
for Wesley and Michelle at the home of
Diana Adams (3581 Brown Road) on
Saturday, June 7 from 2 to 4 pm. They are
registered at Walmart.
Today concludes our small group meetings on
Sunday evenings until September. Next
Sunday, we will resume meeting in the
auditorium at 6 pm. Sean will teach on the
History of Spirituality.
The Wednesday Summer Series schedule is
on the table in the foyer if you would like to
have that schedule, or see the calendar
below.
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: 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:
Bryce Kittinger
270-584-5993
Missionaries:
Paulo Mirabelli
Via Pacchiarotti, 52
00139 ROMA-ITALIA
Marvin Rivera, Honduras
Email:
Elders
Barry Webb
270-322-8376
270-339-8429
Randy Travis
270-322-9778
270-841-9803
Deacons Byron Pruitt Dan Rust James Rust Ronny Stubblefield
Pennyrile Christian Counseling
Elizabeth B. Webb, LMFT, LCSW
To make an appointment, call 270-825-8746.
Ministries Benevolence-Dan Rust Foreign Missions-Roger Matheny Youth-Bryce Kittinger Website-Bryce Kittinger Small Groups-Randy Travis West KY Youth Camp- Ronny Stubblefield
Bill Scott returned home on Wednesday, will have home health help.
Ronnie Coleman is doing well after suffering a stroke last weekend.
Prayers for improvement in their health: Cynthia Collins, tumor being treated;
Bobby Ferguson; Sharon Glover; Ellen Rivera, niece of Marvin, in Honduras recovering from surgery; Sadler Williams is a newborn having trouble with breathing;
Marsha Segebarth; Kyle Overby—physical therapy after brain surgery;
Cancer & Terminal Illness:
Scott Wallace, cancer Suzanne Bronson, cancer Terry Rakestraw, cancer; suffered a heart attack last week Luke Willis, 14 year old with leukemia Tom Cook, cancer Randy Wattler, cancer Nikki Adcock, bone cancer Sandra Richardson, bone cancer Austin Thompson, 16 yrs old, successful bone marrow transplant last week! Lori Corley, cancer Jerry Edmiston, brain cancer Sheri Wyatt, cancer Dennis Scott, cancer Charlene Williams, cancer Sheri Mitchell, ovarian cancer Fred Johnson, cancer Mary Hammers, Sarah Scott’s sister, cancer Todd Walker, ALS Dr. Terry Cunningham, cancer Rita Frazier, lung cancer Louis Stanley’s sister, Genevieve Heltsley Michael Skultety, cancer Eunice Randolph, lung cancer Aaron Reding, late stage ALS
Harry Gregory, terminal illness
PRAYER LIST
Expecting Parents:
Josh & Julia Lee
Military:
Ryan Hill—Korea BJ Perkins—Afghanistan Christopher Goodale—Naval Academy Pompea Adams– National Guard Jeff Wade– Italy
Shut-Ins & Elderly:
John Cunningham Lois Bowling Bill Scott Elizabeth Powell; Phyllis’ mother Wilma Eagle Lee Townsend Junie Peterson Jewell Mooney Ewing Stubblefield Edna Pruitt Sara Riadon, Lea & Judy’s mother Malcolm & Anna Etta Brown
All of you ladies are showing Jesus to our community!
