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T HE E DIF I ER “Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace,
and the things wherewith one may edify another” (Rom. 14:19)
Walnut Street Church of Christ Volume 49 July 12, 2020 Number 28
Word at Walnut Street Bryan
McAlister Th
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The calling with which we were called was a redemptive calling: It’s the blood of Jesus which brings our forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7). In Him we were chosen (vs. 4), in Him we have obtained an inheritance (vs. 11), and in Him we trusted His word as truth (vs. 13). It’s the body of Jesus, where Jesus is the head, and He is the fullness of all that is ours as Christians (vs. 23). The calling with which we were called was a reconciled calling (vs. 16), and in Jesus Christ we were reconciled, made to be at peace once more, with God through Christ (Eph 2:16). The calling with which we were called was a revealed calling, because were it not for Jesus Christ, the church would not have existed to make known the mystery of how all people, of all places, of every personality and race can exist in body and have but one purpose, to make known God’s wisdom (Eph 3:10). The calling with which we were called is the reasoned calling of God (Eph 4:1).
Paul called himself a ‘“prisoner of the Lord” (Ephesians 4:1), which in essence is the heart of the matter in any aspect of our lives. The attitude which surrenders our lives to something more than the pursuits, rhetoric, or chaos of the world, is an attitude that rests in the heart which chooses to be enslaved to the hearts’ Savior and no longer to sin. This is the attitude which looks to the image of each and every life and realizes there is nothing more significant to live for than to live for and by the will and walk of the word and life of Jesus Christ.
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Ephesians 4:4-6). If ever there were a “constitution” or a “declaration of independence” for the Lord and His people, here it is. Were some today to believe in the high calling of our Lord as passionately as we hold to our since of patriotism, perhaps the kingdom would advance over politics? This is the calling to which we have been called and to which we are to call others. It’s the gift we are to give to the generations, from the God who has given it as the “government” with which He governs His people (Isaiah 9:6-7).
The terms liberal, conservative, progressive, moderate, independent; are all terms which describe the landscape of belief in the verbiage of politics and the world. Yet, as with most things, the things of the world at times are used to describe the church. Some describe the doctrine of the church as liberal, conservative, or progressive. Any one of these is dangerous and not of God. Liberal doctrines ignore boundaries. Conservatism places more rules and regulations than God has allowed. Progressives goes beyond what God allows. We have been called by God to God to be faithful for God. Labels will fade, but faithfulness endures to eternity. We have been called to learn Christ (Ephesians 4:20). My prayer in all of God’s people in all generations, is that we each see the greatest power to which we can yield is the “God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Ephesians 4:6).
Ice Cream Fellowship 2020
Prayer Requests • Megan Kincade, who will undergo surgery tomorrow
• Norman Lampley, who has returned home from the hospital
• Clarence DeLoach, who has been hospitalized in Cookeville,
TN following a cardiac episode
• Mark O’Neal, who has returned home from rehab
• Billy Shelton, who is at Dickson Healthcare undergoing
rehab
• Patsy Haslam, who is recovering from a broken heel
• Brian Webber, who has been deployed to Afghanistan
• Monteen Roberson, (mother of Thelma Ryland) who has
been hospitalized with MRSA and other health issues
• Peggy Mullinicks, (sister of Gary Holland) who is recovering
from colon surgery
• Kathy Booker, (mother of Jessica Daniel) who is in need of
prayer
Family News We extend our sympathy to Scottie Page and family in the loss of his aunt, Jeanette Page. Funeral arrangements were not known at the time of this printing.
We extend our sympathy to the family of Geneva Berryman who passed away Thursday. Funeral arrangements were not known at the time of this printing.
We extend our sympathy to Kathy Holland and family in the loss of her sister-in-law, Vilda Work. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Taylor Funeral Home.
Those of our number who are expectant mothers: Bethany Brunett (8/28); Chelsea Frick (9/18); Meghan Richardson
(1/3); Holly Cline (1/10)
Homebuilders Pool Party Thursday, July 30th from 6-8 PM
Buckner Pool Bring food for your family and come enjoy swimming and fellowship!
Popsicles and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Joseph (615-351-7367) or Jamie (615-686-3358)
Happy Birthday!
Lynwood Smith (91)
Buford Willis (87)
Bill Wood (87)
Happy Anniversary Eddie & Carolyn Gray (54)
James & Margaret Nicks (65)
Please join us for a come-and-go
honoring
Bride-elect of Daniel Brown
Sunday, July 26
1-2:30 PM
Jessica is registered at Target
and Hodges
ELDERS
Gaylan Brown ........ 446-9909 Robby Harmon ...... 289-1936
Gary Brunett........... 887-1227 Tim Hogue ............ 319-6714
Bobby Cathey ........ 446-9216 Brian Ragan .......... 414-4529
George Caudill ....... 446-3996 Tim Spann ............ 943-7248
Joe Corlew ............. 289-1855 Bob Spencer ......... 446-3882
Ted Williams .......... 446-6441
MINISTERS Steve Baggett……Fam/Education Alan Ragan....................... Youth
Bud Lambert……...….Counseling Larry Snow………...Involvement
Dr. Bryan McAlister…………Pulpit Bob Spencer………...…...Youth
Office Contact Information 201 Center Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055
Office: .................. 615-446-2909
CareLine: ............. 615-446-1909
Counseling: ......... 615-375-8021
Counseling Cell: .. 615-975-2395
Fax: ..................... 615-446-5265
Childcare: ............ 615-441-3410
www.wscoc.com
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More Opportunities to Learn about Jesus
Search for Truth - Dickson Local Cable Channel 19
(Sundays 12 PM, Tuesdays 11 AM, Thursdays 11 AM)
WWW.STUDYJESUS.COM/WWW.ESTUDIAJESUS.COM: Stats YTD: 253,893 visits through 7/6
StudyJesus.com can be found in religious books section of iTunes
Today, 7/12: 6th-12th grade devo; games in the Fellowship Hall
Monday, 7/13: Loft closed
Tuesday, 7/14: Movie Night in the Loft (7-9 PM)
Wednesday, 7/15: Wednesday Evening Bible online Bible Class
Thursday, 7/16: Loft closed
Friday, 7/17: 6th-12th grade Game Day in the Loft (10 AM to 1 PM)
Walnut Street Church of Christ Mission Statement
Manifesting the fruit of the spirit, proclaiming Christ to the lost and serving mankind to the glory of God.
College/Young Adult
Events
Devo in the Fellowship Hall
Tonight following evening
worship service
Canoe Trip at Music City in
Kingston Springs
Saturday, 7/18
CIA Kick Ball
Thursday
10 AM - 1 PM
Lunch provided!
6th-12th grade trip to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
July 22-25 We will leave at 10 AM Wednesday and return Saturday
afternoon. Cost is $25. Sign up in the Loft or text Bob or
Alan to be added to the list.
Today is the deadline to sign up!
Kindergarten Recognition Night
Attention parents: Do you have a child entering Kindergarten in August?
Please call/email the office to provide your child’s name and email your child’s
photo to [email protected].
Welcome ......................................................... Shane Schoenberger
Shepherd’s Prayer ....................................................... Gary Brunett
Song Leader................................................................ Wayne Lewis
Song # 781 ........................................................... Thank You, Lord!
Song # 666 ......................................................... I Am Thine, O Lord
Song # 497 ............................................................ Whispering Hope
Scripture Reading—Ephesians 4:17-24 .................... Sam Blackwell
Song # 461 ................................. Be Not Dismayed Whate’er Betide
THE MYSTERY RECEIVED Bryan McAlister
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Song # 934 ........................................................ Softly and Tenderly
Song # 327 ............................ All Because of God’s Amazing Grace
Lord’s Supper Meditation—Nathan O’Neal
Lord’s Supper
Song # 882 ....................................................... No Tears in Heaven
Prayer.............................................................................. Lewis Curd
SUNDAY MORNING - JULY 12, 2020 SUNDAY EVENING - JULY 12, 2020
Welcome................................................................... Daniel Guthrie
Song Leader .............................................................. Bryce Greene
Prayer ...................................................................... Scott Woodard
Song # 957 .......................................... This World Is Not My Home
Song # 508 ....................................................... A Wonderful Savior
Song # 31 ............................................................ Be Still and Know
Scripture Reading—John 10:7-18 ........................Jameson Bouldin
THE GOOD SHEPHERD Shane Schoenberger
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Song # 943 .............................................. Do You Know My Jesus?
Song # 674 .................................... I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Those taking the Lord’s Supper may go to the chapel during this song.
Prayer ........................................................................Randy Tidwell
Check in with us today! Tech Tip: If you have a newer smart phone, you will not need to
download a QR Reader! Simply open your phone’s camera and point it toward the QR code. It will direct you to the digital check-in page. Need help? Stop by the Welcome Center - some of our young
people are there ready to assist you!
Mark Kinzer, Ty Donegan, Kacey Donegan and Connor McAlister
(pictured right) are ready to help with technology questions!
