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September 2, 2015 Volume XXXV - Number 33

“I Hope You Know”

I Surrender All

Weak is the cry today from too many pulpits about the

distinctiveness of the church and the oneness of the body of Christ. Instead of gathering around the deity of Jesus

(unity) we have assembled around our differences and claimed we have a right to make our opinions and

preferences, doctrine. The echo through the scriptures is clear, we are “one body” (Romans 12:4, 5; I Corinthians

12:12, 13, 20; Eph 2:16; Col 3:15). When we consider the souls which need saving today, it will make a difference in

our lives as to whom we identify as the saved and the lost.

Christianity and therefore Christians must be distinct in their identity as God’s people. Too many today gladly hold

the mantle of Jesus Christ, but few embrace the responsibility which comes with wearing His name.

Much of our confusion in matters of faith, believing what is

right from wrong, and how we live as Christians, has been more than muddled through the words and terms we use to

identify our faith. When the church was dealing with division within, Paul cautiously reminded, “God is not the

author of confusion” (I Corinthians 14:33). Paul warned his son in the faith, Timothy that in, “latter times some will

depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons” (I Timothy 4:1). This would also be a

warning worth repeating, and thus Paul would write to

Timothy once more, “For the time will come when men will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own

desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers, and they will turn their ears away

from the truth, and be turned aside to fables” (II Timothy 4:3-4). Yes, as many opinions of faith exist as there are

people. But confusion of truth does not come from God. Man is the sole proprietor of the commodity of confusion.

There is one faith and one faith only, and some can and will

depart from it; and there is such a thing as sound doctrine (whole teaching) to which we yield, knowing such

wholeness will bring us into the holiness that is our Lord Jesus.

The volume of the cry of the oneness of the

church may be losing clarity, but the truth of such a call has always remained clear and

constant, just as the word of God itself (John 17:17). As we as God’s people, His church,

strive to reach out to the lost, even those who may be faithful in a form of faith, but not “the

faith” (Acts 6:7), renewal to the clarity of the truth must be present in our message. At the

same time, we cannot omit the crucial

motivation and timbre of the gospel message: love. No, the pursuit is not an exchange

between the right heart over the wrong doctrine. It’s the desire for both a right heart

and the right teaching of our Lord.

Jesus Christ instructed this as our identity to be

built of love (John 13:35). The Holy Spirit revealed it as the way to speak truth (Ephesians

4:15). God overwhelmed us with it when He surrendered His Son for our sins (Romans 5:8).

This is the distinction above all others which points us to the church, to the cross. I hope you know, the desire to share our day of “Endeavor” (September 27, 3pm, HCHS

Auditorium) is to declare to hearts we love, the

truth of our Lord Jesus, our love in becoming more like Him, and the joy of awaiting His

return.

TESTING THE NEW LIGHTHOUSE… We had a crowd for the first official Lighthouse of the

school year. Close to 60 Junior & Senior High were on hand to enjoy the time together as

well as a delicious meal. Thanks to Chris, Cyndi, and Bryce Hughes for hosting the

night! WE ALSO KICKED OFF the 5th

Quarters with a crowd of around 75. Thanks

to the many who came and to Misty and Mark Bentley for helping chaperone the

evening. Be sure to note, because of Homecoming we will not have a 5th Quarter

on the 11th, but will return on the 18th. IT WAS A TREAT TO RING THE OVER

100 YEAR OLD BELL. Several of us had the privilege to ring the bell to begin services at

the Coble Church of Christ. Our young men

did an outstanding job in every aspect of leading services. Colby Shelton and Griffin

Elkins led the singing, Riley Qualls and Grady Teet led prayers, Jake Martin and

Carter Shelton led the Lord’s Supper. Luke Worsham did a fantastic job as he

challenged us to define our relationship with God. We also had several other young

men and young ladies who went along for

support. Add the several parents, grandparents, and family that joined us too,

pushed attendance close to 60! We look forward to going again November 29th.

Plan now to join us! SUNDAY UP ON THE HILL… Sparks &

Intermediates, we will be at Camp Meribah Sunday for a cookout and a time to play!

We will supply the hotdogs and burgers, we

need to girls to bring desserts and the guys to bring chips. We will begin at 11:30 and

end up around 2:00. Invite your friends! IF YOU ARE GOING TO RUSH… I

need your $20 by Sunday night so I can secure who is going! This will cover the cost

the registration and for your t-shirt. You will also need money for two meals on your

own on the 19th. It will be an unforgettable

day that you do not want to miss! Last day to sign up is Sunday! WE HAVE A FULL SLATE OF THINGS HAPPENING, but nothing is more important

than regular attendance at worship! Make every effort to be present to praise our Lord

while encouraging one another! Always…

follow His path, -Craig

September 3

Prayer Breakfast

7:00-7:30

Lighthouse

Jr & Sr High

September 6

Sparks &

Intermediate

Cookout &

Fun Day

11:30-2:00

Camp Meribah

September 9

Lighthouse

5:00-7:00

Jr & Sr High

September 13

Junior High

Fireside 7:00-9:00

Camp Meribah

September 15

Bible Study 6:00-7:00

Girls-Newsom’s

Guys-Dotson’s

September 18

5th Quarter After Game-11:30

Fellowship Hall

September 19

RUSH AT FHU

7:30am-12:30am

September 20

Senior High

Fireside 7:00-9:00

Madelyn True & Jake

Martin

I Surrender All… Weekly Challenge:

Sunday Romans 7

Monday Romans 8

Tuesday Romans 9

Wednesday Romans 10

Thursday Romans 11

Friday

Romans 12

Saturday Romans 7-12

The September Series “I Surrender All My

Mistakes” “A Forgiven Church"

Sept. 2: A Forgiven Church is Forgiven Jeremiah Tatum, Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN

Dinner Hosted by Fish Camp Restaurant Sept. 9: A Forgiven Church is Faithful Stephen Kelley, Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, TN. Dinner Hosted by Wayne Qualls’ Class Sept. 16: A Forgiven Church is Family Craig Evans Spring Hill, Tn.

Dinner Hosted by 20/30’s Class

Sept. 23: A Forgiven Church is Focused David Morris Columbia, TN.

Dinner Hosted by Bill McDonald’s Class

Sept. 30: A Forgiven Church is Forgiving (Josh Manning, Clearview, Lyles,

TN) Potluck Dinner

Public Service

Recognition Night

CONTRIBUTION $ 11,740.66

BUDGET $ 12,651.oo

Camp Meribah $ 169.05

Please Pray For:

...Mark Chessor is recovering from surgery for a detached retina. ...Sue England, sister of Faye Dotson, is having health problems. ...Dalton Parks, son of Troy and Angie, had knee surgery Monday, August 31st . ...Gabriel Roberson is recovering from a

liver transplant in Cincinnati. The surgery was successful. ...Elaine Yates, sister-in-law of Jerry & Margaret Yates and cousin of Ruth & Jimmy Reece, is recovering from a very serious back surgery at St. Thomas Mid-Town. ...Stephanie Qualls and Hunter Lane were in a accident Saturday. Stephanie has a concussion and Hunter is recovering from surgery on his ear. ...Guy Barber continues to have a difficult time recovering from surgery. ...Jerry Sharpe, relative of Bobby & Betty Breece, is having colon cancer surgery Friday, September 4th. ...Sarah Rogers will be undergoing tests at Vanderbilt Hospital. ...Mike Plunkett is recovering from knee replacement surgery. ...Alyssa Aydelott will have surgery September 8th at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. She will be in the PICU for a couple of days. ...Jerry Bates will have hip replacement surgery September 3rd at Williamson Medical Center.

D A Y S C HOOL IS IN N E ED OF….Afternoon workers…. Day School is in need of workers from 3-5 P.M. Monday-Friday. If you are interested please call the school at 931-729-5233.

Thank You !

Workers Needed !

Thelma Chessor 90 Years Old

September 24, 2015

Percy Lancaster 87 Years Old

September 21, 2015

J.B. Brown 81 Years Old

September 25, 2015

Mary Hill Horner 100 Years Old

September 30, 2015 5920 Abbott Drive

Nashville, Tennessee 37211

Sympathy

...We express our sympathy to the family of Ruth Gill who passed away. Mrs. Gill was a nurse in Hickman County for over 25 years. ...We express our sympathy to the family of James H. Miller, Jr. who passed away. He was the uncle of Polly Lancaster and Bobby Breece.

Area Events

Donation

...a Donation has been given to the

Day School in honor of Gracie & Mollie Orton by Gary & Karen

Phillips.

September Birthdays

Sarah Fraley, Principal of East Hickman Middle School writes: “Thank you so much for the generous donation of school supplies. It has helped our students so much ! Thank you for all of your support.” Joyce Mayberry writes:“My church family, I want to say “Thank You” for all the hospital visits, calls, cards, messages and most of all your prayers on my behalf. Hoping to be back with you soon !”

Special Invitation

Attention Ladies: This is your special invitation to attend our Thursday morning bible study. This

class will resume September 10, 2015 at the Outreach Center. We meet at 9:30 A.M. Please join us !

...Faithfulness To a “T” Ladies’ Day at the Old Hickory Church of Christ, September 12, 2015. 8:30 A.M.—1:00 P.M. Speaker: Janet Johnson ...Friends and Family Day at the Bon Aqua Church of Christ, Sunday, September 13, 2015. Speaker: Roger Michael Bible Study: 9 A.M. Worship: 10 A.M. Followed by lunch at the East Hickman Community Center. Hwy. 100 Lyles, Tennessee 37098. Afternoon worship to follow lunch.

Please Remember in Your Prayers….

Place

Stamp

Here

Bible Hour: Prayer “Daniel” Brandon & Charity McCauley, Griffin Elkins, Riley Qualls,

Colby Shelton, Grady Teet, Barrett Davis, Kailey Cannon, Alexis Hudgins Pantry Item: Corn or Beans

To Drive Bus in September 9/2 Mike Goodpasture 9/6 Andy Weber A.M. Brandon McCauley P.M. 9/9 George Garland 9/13 John Bradley A.M. Patrick Allen P.M. 9/16 Patrick Allen A.M. 9/20 Michael Bryant A.M. Mark Chessor P.M. 9/23 Lonnie Mayberry 9/27 John Bradley A.M. Phillip Allen P.M. 9/30 Phillip Allen

Lord’s Supper P.M. Jim Hudgins

Houston Hudgins

Meals On Wheels

9/2 Glenda Delk 9/9 Shirley DeVore 9/16 Regina Elkins 9/23 Marge Gilmer 9/30 Joy McDonald

PICK-UP MEALS AT 10:40

RADIO ROOM Gaylon Cude Clay Chessor

Bill Cude Daniel Poff

USHERS: B. Breece R. Coates M. Dunn C. Hoover

BOYS TO PICK UP CARDS IN SEPTEMBER 9/6: Aiden Wallace, Aden Weber, Cameron Wright, Thomas Alderson 9/13: Wyatt Aydelott, Knox Bailey, Lake Bates, Sam Brown 9/20: Jared Brown, Bryce Hughes, Gage Buchanan, Heath Buchanan 9/27: Trevor Buchanan, Braydon Chessor, Dane Gilbert, Riley Haithcoat

Please be up front by 8:50

NURSERY Carla Totty

BAPT. CLOTHING Cathie Copley

Prayer Week of Sept. 6 S.M.W.

Marshall Spencer

S.M.D. Ethan Skelton

S.E.W.

Derek Newsom

S.E.D. Griffin Elkins

W.E.B.S.

Bob McDonald

W.E.D. Jacob Petrowski

Greeters Lonnie & Marilyn Gilliam

Mike & Ridonna Goodpasture Phil & Susan Griggs

Michael & Mandy Harrison

NURSING HOME SERVICES LIFE CARE CENTER HICKMAN CO. NURSING 9/6 Daniel Dressler 9/6 James Aydelott 9/13 Shane Willis 9/13 Alan Potts 9/20 Bryan & Connor Mc 9/20 Mike Brown 9/27 Fairfield 9/27 Marshall Spencer Tulipwood Service - John Bradley

Read Scripture 9/6

Riley Qualls 9/13

Jonathan Aydelott

Prepare Communion 9/6 & 9/13: Chris & Candice Scott 9/20 & 27 : George & Cindy Garland

Elders’ Prayer 9/6:

Mike Goodpasture

Those to Serve in September

Wait on Table

1st Sunday

Ethan Skelton 2nd Sunday

Brandon McCauley 3rd Sunday

John Bradley 4th Sunday

Dr. Jerry Nash Right Side

Mark Chessor Riley Qualls

Colby Shelton Leon Gilbert

Left Side Robert Bowman Marshall Spencer

Phillip Allen

Danny Skelton Alternates

Daniel Dressler Randy James

Reminder : Beg inning Sunday,

September 6th, these doors will be

unlocked for entry:

1. Main Lobby (Front entry and both side doors)

2. Jerry Dixon Hall 3. Main Office

4. Day School Entry

5. Lower Level Door (Basement) located at elevator.