OVERSEERS OF:

LIVING WORD TOPIC- JULY 2, 2017

HE PREACHED TO THEM JESUS…

“JESUS, THE SAVIOR”

OTHER MISSION WORKS

OVERSEEN BY K. E.:

*MISSOURI INSTITUTE OF

BIBLICAL STUDIES, GHANA

*EAST AFRICA SCHOOL OF

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BULLETIN

RAY’S REMARKS:

Wow, is this summer going fast or what? I can’t believe that we are already at the end of June. However, we have had a good and busy month for the sake of Christ. We are also thankful that several mission efforts have been realized and accomplished. With that in mind, please keep my parents in your prayers as they are in Africa.

Dad contacted me the other day and said that the seminar in Zambia was going well. He said they had a record number of returning graduates and that it was always exciting to hear about all of their good works and how they are doing since graduation. We are so blessed to be a part of such a great work of God in Zambia, as well as Uganda and Ghana. I know that God will continue to bless these good works for Him, as we do all we can to accomplish His Perfect Will.

I have really been getting excited about many of the plans going on in Africa recently. This Friday, brother Samson Omutele will be traveling from Kenya to Ghana to help teach in our school there. Also, brother Samuel Opoku and Patrick Danquah will be returning to Zambia to continue training at the Zambia school. You might remember that these good brothers are being trained with hopes that one will be able to assist us with the work in Ghana as a teacher after graduation. May God continue to bless all of these men and our many workers and students in Africa. They are doing such a great job and we are so proud of all their good work.

Brethren, we have many of our own who continue to struggle with health issues and recovery from surgeries and procedures. Please remember in your daily prayers brother Harry, sister Mildred, and sister Marge. They all need our prayers and encouragement that they may recover from their physical trials. There are many others on our prayer list who are dealing with issues as well. Please keep them all in your prayers.

Well, I look forward to our gathering this evening for our mid-week service. I hope to see you all there. Please remember that the Lord’s day is a special day for Christians and I know we will all want to be present and properly prepared to give God our very best. May God bless us all as we labor faithfully in His vineyard.

*Ray Sullins*

THE LIVING WORD PROGRAM

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ELDER’S CORNER:

Hope everyone is having a good week

thus far.

Sunday was a good day as always

having a good bible study and two great

sermons by brother Ray.

We had all four agape groups gathered

together for good food and fellowship. The

turnout was good.

Brother K.C. was back from his stay

in Nevada. He came forward in the morning

service wanting prayers and to place

membership again. Please make brother

K.C. to feel comfortable.

Keep Jerry & Edith in your everyday

prayers. Also, keep all our members that

are having health problems before the

throne of God.

We are looking forward to our annual

VBS. It will be starting August 6th and

running for 4 days. Please plan on attending

every session. Classes are for children to

Adults.

See you on Sunday, Lord willing.

Always remember to silence our phones

before service.

Gary & Jerry

Happy Birthday, to Rachel Sullins!

(June 28th)

UPCOMING K.E. EVENTS: July 8 – Men’s Breakfast- 8 A.M. sign-up sheet on foyer table.

July 9- Agape groups 1 & 2 meet for a fellowship meal.

July 16 – Agape groups 3 & 4 meet for a fellowship meal.

July 30 - Our 5th Sunday Potluck Dinner.

August 6-9 – Vacation Bible School.

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RESPONSE: Sunday – K.C. Hamerick

K.C. has moved back to Springfield and is living

with his sister. He wants to be a part of this

congregation again, and came forward stating so.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

The date July 4th holds special significance to our nation. It marks the date, in 1776, on which the founding fathers signed the Declaration Of Independence, declaring our independence from England and our determination to be a free and sovereign nation. Accordingly, we celebrate July 4th as Independence Day.

There is a far more important Independence Day, however, than that celebrated each year on July 4th. When a person learns the truth of the gospel of Christ, and in obedience turns to Him as his Lord and Savior, he is set free from the guilt and condemnation of his sin (John 8:32). As he repents of his sins and is baptized into Christ (Romans 6:3), the blood shed by our Lord on the cross cleanses that soul of the guilt of his sins (Acts 22:16). He is literally set free!

A person set free from sin “is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17), a Christian. In becoming a Christian, that person is “delivered…from the power of darkness and conveyed…into the kingdom of the Son of His love” (Colossians 1:13), in other words, the kingdom of God. The Revised Standard Version translates “the power of darkness” as “the dominion of darkness.” The devil is the ruler of that dominion (2 Peter 2:4).

A person who lives in sin is a slave of the devil (Romans 6:16). But when a person is baptized into Christ, he is set free from the slavery of sin (Romans 6:6-7). In Being set free, he has gained his independence from the most cruel, ruthless, bloodthirsty tyrant there is. He no longer lives under sin’s curse. As long as he stays faithful to God, he can look forward with assurance to eternal salvation (Romans 6:22; Revelation 2:10).

The most incredible Independence Day is the day a person is baptized for the remission of his sins (Acts 2:38), the day he enters into salvation in Christ (Romans 8:1), the day he is set free from sin, the day he comes out from under the tyrannical rule of the devil. Oh, what an Independence Day! Have you experienced that independence day in your life???

Excerpts from 7-12 Gary L. Hutchens

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PRAYER LIST MEMBERS:

Ken Lee – will see back specialist- tests on compressed nerve.

Jerry & Edith – in Africa on a mission trip.

Shirley Blades – doing better from her nerve issues.

Erma Folsom – went to ER Monday. – Blood clot in leg- on meds.

Donna Rothermel – needs 3 tests before determining treatment.

Harry Clouse – recovering from rotator cuff surgery.

Peggy Cummings – diverticulitis complications.

Marge Langston – recovering at home.

Mildred Thompson – recovering at Spfd. Villa-room #311.

Deanna Giles-torn meniscus (knee) – will see surgeon soon.

Mary Patchell – Will have 2nd cataract surgery July 11th.

Ruby Ewing, Barbara Keeton, Freda Fielder, David Guiheen, Reva

Lewallen, Mary Mainor, Wanda McElfish, Myrna Schmeiser, Leon Wake.

IN ASSISTED LIVING & HEALTH CARE FACILITIES: Jeannie Bradley – JamesRiverCare #109 3550 E. Battlefield 65802

Dorma Duncan – Ash Grove Healthcare 401 N Medical Drive #410

Mary Keeton – Spfd Rehab/Health 2800 S. Fort Rm#A-109 65807

Marge Langston – JamesRiverCare #421, 3550 E.Battlefield 65802

Evelyn Long- Maple Wood- 1146 E. Lakewood #1 65810

Lucy McGinnis – Maples Rehab. 610 W Sunset #301 65807

Mildred Thompson – Springfield Villa 1100 E Montclair #311 65804

OUR HOMEBOUND:

Pat Bailey, Juanita Chaffin, Monna Farmer, Mary Gazette, Mary

Keeton, Lucy McGinnis, Paul Naron, Earlene Owens, Bonnie Turner.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF OUR MEMBERS Mickey Patchell, Mary’s son-extensive knee surgery on July 11th.

Caleb Blades, grandson of Shirley – prayers to turn his life around.

Edith Thrasher, Mom of Deanna Giles-Alzheimer’s-recov. broken arm.

Gene Lott, Marcella Wake’s nephew – cancer is in remission for now.

Spencer Grenup, Evelyn Long’s renter’s brother-accident- paralyzed.

Ron Gilbert, friend of Jerry & Edith’s (TN), Guilain-Barre Syndrome.

Linda Smith, Donetta’s friend in St. Louis- heart & lung problems.

Loren Hall, Zachary Hall’s dad – having health problems.

Blanca Baize, Susie’s daughter-colon/stomach cancer treatments.

David Page,bro.of Mary Sanders & Mildred Thompson-prostate cancer.

Laura Acton, Susie’s daugh-in-law-dealing with cancer, also.

Betty Morrison, former member of K.E. -several health concerns.

Pat & Regina Woods, former members at K.E. – Health concerns.

Judy Grant, Friend of many-undergoing treatment for colon cancer.

Reagan Bryan,Preacher @ Willow Springs’ daugh. leukemia complications.

Maxine Painter, Mitch Rogers’ neighbor who attends here- improving.

Robby Ros, Ken & Carolyn Lee’s friends’ son (OK)- cancer treatments.

Betty Wolfe, Betty June Layton’s mom, Spfd. Rehab.

Jimmy Campbell,Richard Medley’s cousin,chemo treatmnts-lung cancer.

Ed & Debra Sperry,sis & bro-in-law of Mary Jo Horst-thyroid cancer.

Ken Chorice, June’s son – doing well (multiple myeloma)-calcium inject.

Mona Page-RoseMary Medley’s sister-continuing home rehabilitation.

Ann Wilson, Mitch’s mom-struggling with some health problems.

Ron Hass-Seth’s dad- ongoing cancer evaluation.

Pearl Hollan-young friend of Pam, Whitney & Lynette-kidney complic.

Anna Ray-Sister of Harry Clouse-recovering from two major strokes.

MORE FRIENDS & FAMILY:

Teresa Clark, Judi Davis, Rebel Lynn Dilcher, Coy Duncan, Rick

Griffiths, Amy Jo Garretson, Ginnie Grimm, Leah & Carson Hamm,

Janice Rogers, Adrian, Kristen & Alexis Smith, Danny Wheeler.

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2017

DOOR GREETERS: North ------Gary Duncan

South ------Mark McCarty

MORNING SERVICES:

Announcements: David Fielder

Song Leader: Gary Duncan

Opening Prayer: Gary Dalton

Scripture Reading: Robbie Kirkland

Sermon: Ray Sullins

Closing Prayer: Chuck Northrop

LORD’S TABLE - JULY: Mark McCarty Charles Williamson

John Rothermel Seth Hass

Tyler Gardner Ken Lee

Isaac Hoffman Larry McCarty

SUNDAY EVENING: Song Leader: Seth Hass

Opening Prayer: Leroy Hathcock

Sermon: Ray Sullins

Closing Prayer: David Robison

P.M. LORD’S TABLE: Wesley Ewing

John Fielder

WEDNESDAY EVENING-JULY 5, 2015 Song Leader: Andy Heavin

Opening Prayer: T-Roy Hass

Devotional: Ray Sullins

Closing Prayer: Bob Hyde

DRIVERS FOR JULY: Sunday Morning: Mary Patchell

Sunday Evening: Mary Patchell

Wednesday Evening: Charles Williamson

OUR RECORDS ~ 6/25/17

Sunday Bible Class 101

Sunday Morning Worship 138

Sunday Evening Worship 103 Contribution $3428.64

Wednesday Night 6/21/15 103

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IN “SEARCH” OF THE LORD’S WAY

Sunday–7:00 A.M. KOLR – Channel 10

JULY 2, 2017

“A NEW SPIRIT” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Live streaming of classes and services:

kechurchofchrist.com

ELDER ON CALL FOR JULY: GARY DALTON