Vol. LVIII November 10, 2019 No. 45

Elders

*Johnny Davis ........................ 307‐4232

Dan Fuller ............................... 478‐3755

Jerry Hopkins ......................... 434‐4188

Phil Porter .............................. 575‐4782

Richard Watson ...................... 307‐2608

*Chairman for the Month of November

Evangelists

Dan Jenkins ............................ 744‐4559

David Sproule ......................... 301‐2230

Josh Blackmer ........................ 319‐1418

Deacons

Mike Archer ........................... 422‐2995

David Brown ........................... 972‐7608

Novel Brown .......................... 848‐6988

Chuck Clark ............................ 627‐4132

Victor Colage .......................... 719‐1490

Lance Collier ........................... 793‐2718

Kirk Crews .............................. 339‐9283

Cam Cro s ............................. 214‐3114

Mike Erickson ......................... 310‐9916

Tim Fry ................................... 373‐9121

Jeff Goodale ........................... 261‐1188

Rick Hall ................................. 622‐5131

Bob Higbee ...................... 303‐386‐6405

Bill Ingram, Jr. ................. 772‐341‐5463

Gary Jenkins ........................... 889‐3585

Dick Kelley .............................. 968‐1799

Jeff Leslie ................................ 744‐3444

Paul Metzkes .......................... 736‐9086

Buzz Nelson ............................ 627‐4890

Nate Nelson ........................... 801‐9456

Jerry Pi man .......................... 793‐2725

Lawrence Richardson ...... 772‐336‐4989

Shaun Tyson .................... 615‐513‐2045

Ivan Villard ............................. 422‐5041

Kevin Weeks ........................... 386‐4108

Church Office

Phone .............................. 561‐848‐1111

Fax ................................... 561‐848‐1198

Website ....................... www.pblcoc.org

E‐mail ....................... office@pblcoc.org

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24th Annual

South Florida Lectureship November 7‐10, 2019

Thursday Evening, November 7, 2019

7:00 p.m. Congrega onal Singing (Gary Friedly)

Keynote Address: In Determina on to Please God (Dan Jenkins, Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

Friday Evening, November 8, 2019

7:00 p.m. Congrega onal Singing (Gary Friedly, Palm Beach Lakes)

Keynote Address: In Extending Grace and Forgiveness (Sam Jones, Jackson, TN)

8:10 p.m. Breakout Sessions (un l 9:00 p.m.)

In Being a Courageous Leader (Keith Mosher, Memphis, TN)

In Showing Compassion to Others (Dominic Dos Santos, San Fernando, Trinidad)

Children’s classes: In Loving God Like Jesus Did (Various PBL Teachers)

Saturday A ernoon, November 9, 2019

2:00 p.m. Congrega onal Singing (Gary Friedly, Palm Beach Lakes)

2:20 p.m. Breakout Sessions

In Love for Lost Souls (Allen Webster, Jacksonville, AL)

In Making Prayer a Personal Priority (Brent Kercheville, West Palm Beach, FL)

Children’s classes: In Honoring Our Parents Like Jesus Did (Various PBL Teachers)

3:20 p.m. Congrega onal Singing (Gary Friedly, Palm Beach Lakes)

Keynote Address: In Love for Truth (Keith Mosher, Memphis, TN)

4:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions

In Serving Others with Impar ality (Jus n Rogers, Henderson, TN)

In Overcoming Tempta on (Sam Jones, Jackson, TN)

LADIES: In Being a True Friend (Sheri Pa erson, Sebring, FL)

Children’s classes: In Trea ng Others Like Jesus Did (Various PBL Teachers)

5:30 p.m. Corn Roast

Sunday Morning, November 10, 2019

9:00 a.m. Worship Assembly: In Staying Focused on God’s Purpose (Dominic Dos Santos, San Fernando, Trinidad)

10:25 a.m. Breakout Sessions

In Being Content in All Things (Jus n Rogers, Henderson, TN)

In Changing Lives Using God’s Word (Allen Webster, Jacksonville, AL)

In Handling Adversity (Sam Jones, Jackson, TN)

Children’s classes: Regular “Stepping into the Bible” Classes (Various PBL Teachers)

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Dominic Dos Santos San Fernando, Trinidad Dominic Dos Santos holds Bachelor’s degrees in Biblical Studies, Psychology and Counseling, as well as a Master’s degree in Family Life Educa‐tion. He was a lecturer in The Caribbean Nazarene College in the Psychology De‐

partment, a lecturer in the University of Trinidad and Tobago in the Life Skills Department, and a Guidance Counselor at The Ministry of Education at the Primary level.

Dominic has been preaching the gospel for 27 years. He preached for the San Fernando church of Christ in San Fer‐nando, Trinidad for 24 years. He has also spoken in gospel meetings and other church events throughout the Caribbean, as well as in the United States, Canada and various parts of Europe. He provides extensive motivational, marital and fami‐ly counseling. Currently, Dominic serves as the Director of the Trinidad School of Preaching in San Fernando, Trinidad.

Dominic and his wife, Anastasia, have one son, Paul.

Sam Jones Jackson, TN Sam Jones received a B.S. de‐gree in Biblical Studies (New Testament) from Freed‐Hardeman University. He earned both the M.A. and Ph.D. in Soci‐ology (Family, Criminology, Gerontolo‐gy) from Mississippi State University. He has also completed post‐doctorate

courses in the area of Counseling Educa on with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Sam has been preaching the gospel for 42 years, and he has worked with several congrega ons in Mississippi and Tennessee. He has spoken on several brotherhood lecture‐ships and has conducted numerous gospel mee ngs, marriage enrichment seminars, family seminars and youth workshops. He has also published ar cles in several brotherhood and pro‐fessional publica ons. For 26 years, Sam served in various academic posi ons at Freed‐Hardeman University in Hender‐son, Tennessee. In 2017, he re red from FHU as Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Family Studies and Bible. Currently, Sam serves as the Associate Minister for the East Jackson church of Christ in Jackson, Tennessee.

Sam and his wife, Carolyn, have five adult children and four beau ful grandchildren.

Brent Kercheville West Palm Beach, FL Brent Kercheville was born and raised in Southern California, spending most of his childhood in San Diego. He a ended Florida College in Tampa, Flori‐da, and he received his Bachelor’s de‐gree in accoun ng from Western Ken‐tucky University. He met his wife, April,

at Florida College and they have been married for 22 years.

Brent has been preaching the gospel for 21 years, and he recently started his twen eth year preaching for the West Palm Beach church of Christ on Haverhill Road.

Brent and April have three teenage daughters: Paige, Jenna and Grace.

Keith Mosher Memphis, TN Keith Mosher is a graduate of Memphis School of Preaching. He did undergraduate work at Cleveland State University and the University of Louis‐ville, and he holds the B.A., M.A. and M.Th. degrees from Amridge University

and the Doctor of Ministry from Harding Graduate School of Religion.

Keith has been preaching the gospel for 54 years, and he has worked full‐ me with three congrega ons in Mississippi and Tennessee. He has preached in gospel mee ngs and lec‐tureships throughout the United States, and he par cipated in numerous mission trips around the world. He has wri en widely, including ar cles for various lectureships and brother‐hood periodicals, as well as books on Acts, Romans and the inspira on and reliability of the Bible. Currently, Keith serves as the Dean of Academics at Memphis School of Preaching, where he has been teaching for 41 years.

Keith and his wife, Dorothy, have three adult children (Keith, Jr.; Mark and Karen), six grandchildren and six great‐grandchildren.

Introducing Our Speakers Timely Answers to Ancient Questions

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Sheri Pa erson Sebring, FL Sheri Pa erson was born in Brookings, South Dakota, the youngest of four children and the only girl. She grew up in a military family and has lived in numerous places both domes cally and interna onally. Sheri holds a Bache‐

lor’s Degree in Interna onal Studies from Abilene Chris an University in Abilene, Texas.

Sheri has served over the years as a public school teacher (both subs tute and full‐ me) in Kansas, Missouri and Florida. Currently, Sheri is the church secretary for the Sebring Parkway church of Christ in Sebring, Florida, where her hus‐band, Kevin, preaches. She is also the owner/operator of her most notable business venture, Sheri’s Shaved Ice, which she started back in 2003.

Sheri and her husband, Kevin, have four grown chil‐dren: Michael, John, Connor and Mary.

Jus n Rogers Henderson, TN Jus n Rogers received a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a M.A. in New Testa‐ment from Freed‐Hardeman University. He also graduated from Hebrew Union College—Jewish Ins tute of Religion with a M.Phil. in Hebrew Bible–History of Interpreta on and a Ph.D. in Judaic,

Hebraic, and Cognate Studies.

Jus n has been preaching the gospel for over 20 years, serving congrega ons in Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio. He currently preaches for the Broad Street church of Christ in Lexington, Tennessee. Jus n has been a member of the Bible faculty at Freed‐Hardeman University since 2010, where he also serves on the Annual Bible Lectureship commi ee and is the Director of the FHU Graduate School of Theology. He writes frequently for brotherhood publica ons and authors quarterly Bible class curriculum, and he is also heavily involved in academic organiza ons and wri ng for academic publica‐

ons.

Jus n and his wife, Ashli, have been married for 13 years, and they have three children: Caleb, Chelsea and Camryn.

Allen Webster Jacksonville, AL Allen Webster is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching, and he also received a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Faulkner University, a M.A. in Min‐istry from Freed‐Hardeman University. He comes from a preaching family, with six preachers in his immediate family

alone.

Allen has been preaching the gospel for 35 years, and he has been working with the church in Jacksonville, Alabama since 1995. Allen is the editor of House to House/Heart to Heart, a paper that has been in circula on since 1994 and is used by 1,000 churches of Christ to reach two million families each issue. He has wri en about 400 tracts, five Bible Courses and three class books. Allen is a Director of the Polishing the Pulpit Conference in August of each year, and he is the Direc‐tor of The Great Smoky Mountain Marriage Retreat each Feb‐ruary.

Allen and his wife, Melissa, have four children: Rosa, Daniel, David and Lois.

The Prayer of Each A endee of This Lectureship:

“Holy Father, please help me to look to Your Son and to be con-formed to His image...

In Determina on to Please God

In Extending Grace and Forgiveness

In Showing Compassion to Others

In Being a Courageous Leader

In Love for Lost Souls

In Making Prayer a Personal Priority

In Love for Truth

In Serving Others with Impar ality

In Overcoming Tempta on

In Being a True Friend

In Staying Focused on God’s Purpose

In Being Content in All Things

In Changing Lives Using God’s Word

In Handling Adversity.

Thank you for His wonderful example! In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Introducing Our Speakers Timely Answers to Ancient Questions

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Millie Ames Daniel Johnson

Ha e Daniels Don & Be y Ma er

Sandra Daniels Deidra Miley

Josie Dawson Harriet Morris

Annie Faison Charles Norton

Margie Hardin Leigh Pucke

Lore a Holaday Les Sawyer

Joe Holland Ricky Smedley

Pray for Our Shut‐Ins

Pray for These PBL Members

Lillian Bankston dialysis treatments

Patricia Ventress dialysis treatments

Long‐Term Health Issues Mike Archer undergoing rehab on his shoulder

Jimmie Banks undergoing medical tests

Karen Bibbee undergoing rehab at home

Judy Carmack dealing with thyroid and chronic spinal issues

Be y Davis in Waterford for rehab, NO visitors please

Eva Fulton now at home

Terri Hahn now at home

Shirley Hopkins knee replacement surgery rescheduled for Nov. 20

Mary Jackson in Consulate Health Care for rehab on her hip

Carolyn Preston recovering at home from surgery

Allison Roman recovering at home from surgery

Willie Smith having some complica ons from his recent heart surg.

Linda Studer chemo treatments every 3 weeks

Ophelia Holmes recovering at home from hospitaliza on

Pray for These Rela ves of PBL Members

Ellen Brown Love a Harmon’s sister, recovering from hip replacement

Ron Fernander Turkessa Staley’s father, Lakeside Health Center

Don Fields Trish Clark’s brother, complica ons from surgery

Freddie King Nadia King’s father, in the final stages of cancer

Clara Medina Carolina Medina’s sister, ongoing health issues

Michael Newman Lorena Pi man’s brother, recovering from knee surgery

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Sunday, November 10 Youth & Family Singing a er evening worship in the

Family Room. Every member is invited to stay and sing for about 35 minutes.

Friday, November 15 Sr. High & YA Ladies’ Hangout at 7:00 p.m. Bring

snacks, drinks and your Bible. See Michelle Franck for more details.

Sunday, November 17 Jr. High Lunch & Thanksgiving Visi ng a er morning

worship. Bring $10 for lunch and a thanksgiving treat. Meet in the Family Room a er worship. We will return around 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 1 YA & Sr. High Camping Trip Sign‐up Deadline. Cost is

$25 per person. Sign up on the bulle n board. Challenge Youth Conference Sign‐up Deadline. Cost is

$50 per person. Sign up on the bulle n board.

Tuesday, November 12 Young Adult Ladies’ Prayer Night at 6:30 p.m. at the

home of Elizabeth Summerlot. Bring sides, desserts and drinks. See Cindy Nelson for more details.

Meat Night for YA Men at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Josh Blackmer.

Friday, November 15 Sr. High & YA Ladies' Hangout at 6:30 p.m. Bring

snacks, drinks and your Bible. See Michelle Franck for more details.

Saturday, November 16 Congrega onal Bonfire & Singing hosted by the Young

Adults at 6:00 p.m. on the church property. Bring a lawn chair and $5/person for burgers and hotdogs. Young Adults need to arrive at 4:30 p.m. to set up. See Darin Summerlot or Ivan Villard for more details.

Sunday, December 1 YA & Sr. High Camping Trip Sign‐up Deadline. Cost is

$25 per person. Sign up on the bulle n board.

Sunday, November 10 24th Annual South Florida Lectureship. This year’s

theme is “Conformed to His Image.” 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:25 a.m. Bible Class November Card Wri ng at 5:30 p.m. in Adult 3. All

members are invited to come and write cards of en‐couragement.

Youth & Family Singing a er evening worship in the Family Room. Every member is invited to stay and sing for about 35 minutes.

Monday, November 11 Monday Night Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in the Family

Room. Tuesday, November 12 Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. in the Fami‐

ly Room. Thursday, November 14 Family Groups 1 & 2 Mee ng at 7:00 p.m. at the home

of Josh & Cara Blackmer.

Friday, November 15 Family Group 4 Mee ng at 6:30 p.m. at the home of

Paul & Lisa Metzkes. Saturday, November 16 Congrega onal Bonfire & Singing hosted by the Young

Adults at 6:00 p.m. on the church property. Bring a lawn chair and $5/person for burgers and hotdogs. See Darin Summerlot or Ivan Villard for more details.

Sunday, November 17 New 10‐Week Classes Begin for Jr. High, Sr. High and

adults. Robert Mar n Mission Report at 9:00 a.m. Jr. High, Sr.

High and all adults will meet in the Auditorium. November Card Wri ng at 5:30 p.m. in Adult 3. All

members are invited to come and write cards of en‐couragement.

Sunday, November 24 Thanksgiving & Praise Singing hosted by Sixth Street in

Pompano Beach from 2:00‐4:00 p.m. November Card Wri ng at 5:30 p.m. in Adult 3.

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To my dear brothers and sisters in Christ at Palm Beach Lakes,

Please accept my sincere thanks and apprecia on for the many beau ful cards and loving expressions of sympathy concerning the passing of my brother, Hayes Burleson, last week in Tennessee.

I love you all,

June

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We are so thankful to our loving church family for all of the love shown to us at our baby shower.

Chris & Bri any Thompson

“...always abounding in the work of the Lord…” (1 Cor. 15:58)

Our Record

A endance Nov. 3 Oct. Avg

Sun. Bible Study 210 209

Sun. A.M. Worship 331 321

Sun. P.M. Worship 114 146

Wed. Bible Study 162 168

Contribu on $15,850 $14,466

2019 Weekly Budget: $15,190

Y‐T‐D Contribu on‐to‐Budget: ‐$10,028

Sunday Morning, November 10

Lead Singing ........................... Gary Friedly Opening Prayer ................... Bill Ingram, Jr. Scripture Reading ............ Bobby Ingraham Presiding at Table ...................... Jim Davis Serve at Table: Cam Cro s Paul Metzkes Max Fonrose Sco Studer Edward Gager Simon Tyson Eddie Gooden Lawrence Williams Alternates: Jeff Goodale David Thorpe

Closing Prayer .................... Ivan Villard, Jr.

Sunday Evening, November 10 Lead Singing .......................... John Lo is Opening Prayer .................... Daniel Lord Scripture Reading ............. Jimmie Banks Presiding at Table ......... Chris Thompson Graysen Hayes Nate Nelson Nick Pietro

Closing Prayer .................. Tom Martens

Wednesday Evening, November 13

Lead Singing ................... Graysen Hayes Invita on .............................. Dion Hayes Family Prayer .......................... Jim Davis

Ushers for this week: Kane Campbell (Head Usher); Robert Mariano & Lawrence Richardson Safety Team for this week: David Lord & Seth Watson

LOCAL VISITORS: Mr. Tunde Akingbade & Madison; Miss Gabrelle Barr‐Sonoda; Mrs. Lucille Black; Ms. Sylvia Goldie; Ms. Lizzie Rozier; and Mr. Mark Smith.

OUT OF TOWN VISITORS: Ms. Jean Holsapple, Blairsville, GA; Mr. & Mrs. Jim Howell, Tallahassee, FL; Mr. Sco Kelley, Jacob, & Colton, Tamarac, FL; Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Jennifer Lowry, Cary, NC; Mr. & Mrs. Randy & Donda Snell, Pi sburgh, PA; and Ms. Greta Strachan, Marsh Harbor, Bahamas.

Those to Serve

If you cannot serve, please call Mike Ellis at 775‐3533. If you are scheduled to serve on Sunday morning, please meet in the Grades 6‐8 classroom at 9:50 a.m.

If you are scheduled to serve on Sunday evening, please meet at the front of the auditorium at 5:50 p.m.

Sunday (November 10th) Shaun Tyson Tuesday (November 12th) Dee Catanzaro Wednesday (November 13th) Lance & Brenda Collier (Ann.)

Thursday (November 14th) Harrison Cro s Carolyn Preston Friday (November 15th) Lovella Rogers Alexis Smith Saturday (November 16th) Ka e Goodale

Sunday, November 3

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Service Schedule Sunday: Bible Classes .......... 9:00 a.m. Worship .............. 10:00 a.m. Worship ................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible classes .......... 7:00 p.m.

Front Cover: Brian Campbell (during Promo on Sunday)

Speaking where the Bible speaks, Silent where the Bible is silent.

Sunday Mornings at 9:00 a﹒m. The Book of Revelation (Part 1) Dan Jenkins (Auditorium)

The Work of the Holy Spirit David Sproule (Adult 1)

Young Adults: #Life Josh Blackmer (Adult 3)

Sr. High: James, 1 & 2 Peter

Jr. High: Major Prophets

New Bible Classes ﹙Nov﹒ 17 — Jan﹒ 22﹚

Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p﹒m. Jeremiah & Lamentations Dan Jenkins (Auditorium)

Calculating Christian Growth: Add It Up David Sproule (Adult 1)

Ladies: Balanced or Imbalanced: Finding Balance for Godly Living Cara Blackmer (Adult 2)

Sr. High: Interpreting the Bible

Jr. High: Why We Believe What We Believe