From the Preacher’s Desk....

362, Joyful, Joyful

The Joy of the Lord

Welcome

Faithful Love

180, God is Love

Greatest Command

Scripture: Doug Downey

John 18:31-33

Prayer: Rick Grimes

352, Jesus Thy Name I Love

Communion & Collection

Days of Elijah

Message: Heath

“Truth”

526, Pass Me Not

Family Matters

527, Pass Me Not

Closing Prayer: Roger Walters

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Evening Service

Scripture: Jeff Keith

Prayer: Bruce Rhodes

Message: Jim Olive

Prayer: Tim Harris

Living & Loving Like Him

Order of Worship

The Jackson Parker February 26, 2012

Thank you for being here today. It

is our hope that your presence here

will be a blessing to you and that your

presence will be a blessing to someone

else. The fellowship that we enjoy in

our spiritual family is something that is very meaningful to us and all of us

should benefit from it. Today I look

forward to hearing the message that

will be a continuation of the theme

that we began last Sunday by focusing

on Faith in our Families and seeking

truth together in our family units. We

all want to seek truth and to be

strengthened in our relationship to the

Lord and to each other as we go from

day to day.

We have had a number of families

in our fellowship who have experi-

enced loss of a loved one or serious illness in the last few weeks. I hope

that we continue to pray for each of

these people by name and that our

faith can be strengthened as we grow

spiritually. It is really important that

we know and understand that there is

truth to be known and experienced in

our everyday lives.

Last Sunday saw as a part of our

assembly the recognition of five new

deacons. These men and their families

should also be a part of our prayers on

an ongoing basis. Steve Abell, Jamie

King, Danny Ray Martin, Greg Poteete, and Allan Welch have all been a part

of this congregation and we will be

blessed by their work and service to

the congregation and the community.

It was also good to see that Chad

Daniels has been asked to serve and

that he will also be added to the num-

ber of deacons in a few days. These

men are of different ages and places in

their lives with their families. They are

all men who have shown a love for the

Lord and for His church as well as for

their families and others. It is our

hope that they can continue to be ex-

amples of faith in their workplaces

and communities where they live. As

was pointed out Sunday night they are

men who have shown the characteris-

tics of the deacons as pointed out in I

Timothy 3:8-13 and as such they are examples to the community of what a

Christ follower is like. Jackson Park

has been blessed through the years

with many men who have served as

elders and deacons during the 80 year

history of the church. The deacons

who have been serving and these new

men who will be serving with them will

continue that great work that has

been done through the years. We

should all bear in mine that the pur-

pose for which we are here is to glorify

God in all that we do and say. As Paul

wrote to the Ephesians in 3:20-21 “Now to him who is able to do far more

abundantly than all that we ask or

think, according to the power at work

within us, to him be glory in the

church and in Christ Jesus through-

out all generations, forever and ever.

Amen.”

I hope that you have noticed the

new paint job in the auditorium that

has been completed by Rex Jackson.

He is an excellent worker and enjoys

the work that he does in painting on

his days off from the fire department.

Thank you Rex for the work you did and for making our place of assembly

neater and cleaner looking.

Thank you to all of the congrega-

tion for your encouragement and sup-

port. It should be noted that during

the month of January we were

$357.00 a week below our budget in

contributions. We cannot continue our

present program of work if we do not

meet the budget. Please give this you

prayerful attention.

That Seeks Seeks Seeks TruthTruthTruth

Encourage One Another

Frances Gwinn The Hearth @ Hendersonville

419 East Main Street Hendersonville, TN 37075

Lois Johnson

Pennington Place 202 Walton Ferry Road, #148

Hendersonville, TN 37075

Joseph Toney

Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation

431 Larkin Springs Road, Room 8B

Madison, TN 37115

860-1898

We extend our sympathy to...

Chrissy Morgan and her family at

the death of her uncle,

Everett Mills.

Thank You Notes Received

Randy & Sherry Hatchett Lorene Givens & Doug Taylor

For Meals on Wheels

Remember in Prayer…. Nancy Rosso, Lula Carver, Susan Polk, Ann Moore, Alene McClure, Robbie Deason, Willie & Judy Jones, Bryant Fuqua, Mary Rose Capps, Anita Wilson, Martha Kinkade, Randy, Patty & Katie Fought, Roy & Ellen Frizzell, Bruce Orndorff, Carrington & Tanner Seay, Joe Matty, Micki Bess, May Derry-berry, Estella Dowell, Alondra Rodriguez (City of Children), Frances Gwinn, Jere Taylor, Sharon Gilliam, Mary Hall

Lisa Nichols & Family (Submitted by Theresa Anderson), Jayden, Joe, Keshia, Glenn (Cousins of Neci

Seay), Ryan Williams (Son of Danny and Kay Williams), Gale Woods (Father of Cindy Thurman),

Wanda Branch (friend of Debbie Jackson), Mary Robinson Dent (Friend of Minerva Arnold), Linda

Davis (Meals on Wheels Recipient), James Bridgeman (Uncle of Tom Herrod), Blake Rader (Parents,

Michael & Connie Rader members at Lebanon Rd.) Helen & Donnie Burgess (Cousin of Bonnie Bur-

ton), Mark Brooks (son of Evelyn Beech), Frances Brown (mother of Sherry Daniels), Claude Chris-

tian (Step-father of Ron Queen), Mary Lou Hornbuckle (Aunt of Ron Queen), Charles Miles (friend

of Cody Bradley), Kari Boone, Joe Gantt, Alexis Holt (submitted by Beth Jones), Lisa Conquest

(granddaughter of Ruth Duke), Joan Temple (Mother of Kevin Temple), Jenny Hitt (Submitted by

Darla Douglas), Kristi McIntyre (Daughter of Gayle Hymer), Tony Folden (Nephew in law of Evelyn

Beech), Billie Brady (mother of Sally Vogt) Barbara Hartley (Sister-in-law of Lisa Wilson), Bill Jeans

(Son-in-law of Mary Watson), Anna Audas (Friend of Bonnie Douglas), John Younkin (Submitted

by Buford Putman), Marie Craft (Daughter of Nellie Kimber), Gary Burton (Son of Bonnie Burton),

Cindy Lennon (Friend of Emily Lawrence), Billie Kay Atwood (Friend of Cody Bradley), Sandy Porter

(sister of Judy King), Naomi Hicks (friend of Lee Jones), Ruth Meador, Bobby Kee, Vernon & Lynnie

McBride (Parents of Linda Bumpus), Peggy Thomas (Friend of Sharon & Sylvia Bradley), Betty Bolen,

Alfred Williams (Cousin of Cody Bradley), Brendan March (Friend of Nancy Rosso and Susan Polk),

Justine Duke (Sister of Mary Grissom), Pat Warren (Aunt of Robin King) Don Hawkins (Uncle of

Chuck Hawkins)

Skyline Madison Campus, Alive Hospice: David Blankenship, brother of Mary Ann Nicholson, 200

Skyline: Kenneth Netherton, 328

Vanco Rehabilitation: Robbie Deason, 305B

WEDNESDAY MORNING LADIES' CLASS Come join us this week, from 9:30-10:15 in Class-room #3, as we continue our study of James. Read (and write!) James 4:1-12, and come ready to dis-cuss how the world can get in the way of our ability to submit to God.

Bridal Tea The ladies of the congregation are invited to a Bri-dal Tea in honor of Laura Robinson, daughter of Gale and Nancy Robison, Sunday, March 11, from 1-3 in the JP Reception Room. Laura is registered at Macy’s and Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

Special Extended Service

Sunday, March 4th

We will not have an evening service. Please make plans to spend

this time with your loved ones seek-

ing God’s truth.

From Heath’s Hand...

Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting

Today! @ 5:05 in classroom #3

Attention site supervisors and volunteers! We need your par-

ticipation as we select a curriculum and theme for our July 8-

11, 2012, VBS sessions.

Mexico Meeting ~ March 4th

After AM Bible Classes in classroom #3

Early Morning Prayer ~ Tuesday, March 6th

Families of Faith Spring Retreat

“Together We Are One” April 13th-15th @ Short Mt.

Sign-up today in the FLC hallway.

General Jackson Senior Cruise May 16th ~ Cost $25

See Rosemarie Miller by March 1st if you plan to attend.

Room in the Inn Volunteer Schedule

Meal Hosts ~ 2/27 Linda Bumpus 3/5 Cody Bradley

Nightly Hosts ~ 2/27 Stricklin/McDougal

3/5 K. Wilson/Givens

Happy Anniversary 3/5 Paul & Irene Jackson

Happy Birthday 2/27 Aaron Wilson 2/28 Franklin Easley 2/29 Joanie Trew 3/1 Jesse Brangenberg, Elizabeth Hill Gayle Hymer, James Tice 3/2 Krista Herrod 3/4 Jimmy Wilson

New Address Larry & Linda Jones

1136 Kimberly Drive Goodlettsville, TN 37072

Pantry Needs

luncheon meat, jelly, spaghetti

pancake mix & syrup

For Daily Announcements

Regarding Our Members

Call 228-3000

Today we venture further toward the topic of truth for an emphasis over the next several weeks. I want to ask something of each member that I think is incredibly important to this topic. I would like for everyone to approach this subject with as much soberness of mind as possible. Often times when classes or discussions are had on the concept of, let’s say, the truth of Scripture or something similar, individuals have a tendency to tune out or disengage. Church folk are notorious at times of thinking that “this” or “that” is pretty much a done deal in terms of what can be known. The reality might be that very little is actually known in regards to the sheer truth of what the Bible actually says. I find that many people in church circles are commonly more inclined to believe something as truth based more so on influences such as up-bringing, traditions, rituals, and even political & societal voices. I’m not assuming that truth cannot coincide with those influ-ences, but I am asserting that from my experience such is less often the case.

What if what you believe isn’t the truth at all? What if the lens through which you view things has horribly been out of focus all of your life? What would that feel or look like? The answer is nothing. Unless convicting evidences reveal to you otherwise, you’re simply not going to ever have the slight-est inclination that there’s anything untruthful concerning

what you believe and/or profess. Everyone pretty much thinks they’re right about almost everything—everyone. How many people do you know that walk around conscientiously declar-ing that they are wrong about a lot of things but yet they do not care and have no intent to change? I don’t know that many people like that either. When the incarnate Jesus came on the scene in the first century world, he encountered a whole lot of people that didn’t have the slightest idea about what truth was. He met some who thought they did, some who admitted that they didn’t, and even encountered many more that simply didn’t care. Interesting that after 2000 something years… the same scene is still played out. We begin this morning with an essential starting point: a feverish desire to know truth. That’s where I think it starts.

Thank you for your presence this morning. Parents are reminded of the devotional tonight at the home of Taylor, Doug, and Amy Downey. The vans will leave at 5:30pm. See me with any questions.

COMING UP…

Devotional @ the Downey’s — Tonight

Families of Faith Fun Night — March 2

Youth Devo @ the Welch’s — March 18

Double Nickel Dinner — March 24

Spring Retreat — April 13, 14, 15

Pray for Those Serving in Our Military...

SHEPHERDS

Terry Bumpus 264-1500

Granville Gibson 859-2725

Randy Hatchett 865-5348

Tom Herrod 822-2542

Scott Trew 859-7502

Kenneth Wilson 262-3537

MINISTERS

Jim Olive 228-8807

Heath Pickard 308-4027

Jeff Keith 865-6555

JACKSON PARK Church of Christ

4103 Gallatin Pike Nashville, TN 37216

Jackson Park Pre-School

Abby Brizzolara, Lindy Capps, Madison Cervantes,

Lila & Ruby Cotten, Jaden Day, Ava Doolittle,

Vanessa Eden, Ty Fleak, Jackson Freeman,

Franklin Hawk, Kindall Hawk, Cardin Le,

Henry Miller, Cameron Osborne, Fatima Roque,

Cheona Shively, Tahirah Smith,

Abigail Sutherland, Sophia Steunebrink,

Amiyah Tomes, and Jayden Troupe

Teachers: Mrs. Sharon, Mrs. Connie,

Mrs. Melanie, Miss Ginger

80th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration

We would like to begin updating our database of ad-

dresses for former members. Please send updated ad-

dress information to hope@jacksonparkchurch.org or

contact the church office at 228-3445.

Brian Acuff

Anthony Centonze (Nephew of Lisa Wilson)

Chad L. Cunningham (Son of Ron Fitzgerald)

William Frazier (Nephew of June Grimes)

Garrett Hinners

Brandon Mantor, (Grandson-in-law of

Leland & Janice Glasscock)

Jeffrey Mitchell (Friend of Bonnie Douglas)

John Moralee (Friend of Welch Family)

Kerry Nicholson (son of Mary Ann Nicholson)

Ben Pommer (Friend of del Mazo Family)

Chase Wells (Friends of Hinners’)

Trey Wood (Grandson of James & Carol Wood)

James Young (Friend of Rick Grimes)

Shepherd’s Message... Several weeks ago a little girl named Jessica was

sitting with us during the worship service. Before the

service began, she looked up and said she liked "this

church" because the people were nice. Of course, I

had to agree with her. Then she asked me if the Bible

in my lap was mine and I told her it was. Her next

question was one that should give all of us something

to think about. She asked, "Do you read it every-

day?" It is always amazing to me how children can get

to the heart of a matter in a direct way. This is

a question that could potentially be the source of

some embarrassment. How would you have an-

swered? At the beginning of the year we try to en-

courage daily Bible reading by providing schedules to

help accomplish this goal. However, if you would pre-

fer, you could set your own schedule and read at

your own pace. If you have not done so, it is not too

late to begin. Oh, by the way, thankfully I was able

to answer "yes" to Jessica's question.

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and light to my path."

Psalm 119:105

~ Granville

Bible Trivia… God told Jeremiah to hide the sash in a rock at what place that was a symbol of captivity and

exile to His people?

Answer to last week’s question –

What phrase does Jeremiah use repeatedly to describe Israel’s disobedient behavior? – “Everyone walked in the

imagination of his evil heart.” (Jeremiah 7:24; 11:8)