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Summit Church of Christ 6015 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, KY 41076 859.635.1141 www.summitchurchofchrist.com Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works. Sunday Bible Study - 10:00 am Sunday AM Worship - 11:00 am Sunday PM Worship - 6:00 pm Wed PM Bible Study - 7:00 pm Elders: Daryl Denham - 513.310.2045 [email protected] Billy Herald - 859.322.1021 [email protected] Tom Painter - 513.502.5375 [email protected] Deacons/Ministry Leaders: Adam Fuller - Community Involvement Brad Herald - Finance Chris Guin - Missions Gideon Devadason - Care & Encouragement Jeff Carnes Jeff Schaefer - Facilities Kevin Doerr-Visual Communication Neville Buchanan - Administration Steve Proctor - Education Ministers: Neville Buchanan - 859.359.2205 [email protected] Seniors’ Transportation: 859.935.1978 Office Hours at Building: Mon-Thurs. 8:30-3pm Fri. 8:30-11:30am Which Tree Are You? But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. - James 1:22 These two trees are identical in almost every way. They are planted only a few feet apart, have the same amount of sun and water, are the same age, same species and are planted in the same awful soil. Yet one is full and green in the heat of summer and the other is withered and mostly brown. During the spring, there is no discernible difference in the trees. So, what is going on with them? To be honest, I have no idea. But I see two lessons for the Christian in these two trees. First, we should understand that we can t reliably tell what is going on inside a person s life. The person may appear to be thriving in every area of life yet be on the brink of withering away. As Christian family we need to be open with our brothers and sisters about our struggles before the leaves fall off. Even lush trees encounter drought and disease. Second, we should take care to always be cultivating our spiritual health through the spiritual disciplines in our lives. Time in prayer and Bible study plus active engagement in worship and a ministry of the church triggers growth in the roots that sustain us in Christ. When inevitable crisis comes into our lives, we need all our spiritual strength to overcome. If your spiritual leaves are falling, please ask for help from your brothers and sisters or the elders directly. I don t care very much what happens to that tree, but the value of your soul is the blood of Jesus. Daryl, Billy and I love every member at Summit and will help you anytime. Tom, for the elders We love our visitors! We welcome you as our guest! The Weekly Bullen of the Summit Church of Christ July 28th, 2019

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Summit

Church of Christ

6015 Alexandria Pike

Cold Spring, KY 41076

859.635.1141

www.summitchurchofchrist.com

Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider one another

in order to stir up love and

good works.

Sunday Bible Study - 10:00 am

Sunday AM Worship - 11:00 am

Sunday PM Worship - 6:00 pm

Wed PM Bible Study - 7:00 pm

Elders:

Daryl Denham - 513.310.2045 [email protected]

Billy Herald - 859.322.1021

[email protected]

Tom Painter - 513.502.5375

[email protected]

Deacons/Ministry Leaders:

Adam Fuller - Community Involvement

Brad Herald - Finance

Chris Guin - Missions

Gideon Devadason - Care &

Encouragement

Jeff Carnes

Jeff Schaefer - Facilities

Kevin Doerr-Visual Communication

Neville Buchanan - Administration

Steve Proctor - Education

Ministers:

Neville Buchanan - 859.359.2205

[email protected]

Seniors’ Transportation:

859.935.1978

Office Hours at Building:

Mon-Thurs. 8:30-3pm

Fri. 8:30-11:30am

Which Tree Are You?

But be doers of the word, and not

hearers only, deceiving yourselves. -

James 1:22

These two trees are identical in almost

every way. They are planted only a few feet apart, have the same

amount of sun and water, are the same age, same species and are

planted in the same awful soil. Yet one is full and green in the

heat of summer and the other is withered and mostly brown.

During the spring, there is no discernible difference in the trees. So,

what is going on with them? To be honest, I have no idea. But I

see two lessons for the Christian in these two trees.

First, we should understand that we can ’t reliably tell what is

going on inside a person ’s life. The person may appear to be

thriving in every area of life yet be on the brink of withering away.

As Christian family we need to be open with our brothers and

sisters about our struggles before the leaves fall off. Even lush

trees encounter drought and disease.

Second, we should take care to always be cultivating our spiritual

health through the spiritual disciplines in our lives. Time in

prayer and Bible study plus active engagement in worship and a

ministry of the church triggers growth in the roots that sustain us

in Christ. When inevitable crisis comes into our lives, we need all

our spiritual strength to overcome.

If your spiritual leaves are falling, please ask

for help from your brothers and sisters or the

elders directly. I don ’t care very much what

happens to that tree, but the value of your

soul is the blood of Jesus. Daryl, Billy and I

love every member at Summit and will help

you anytime.

Tom, for the elders

We love our visitors! We welcome you as our guest!

The Weekly Bulletin of the Summit Church of Christ

July 28th, 2019

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The wife and I have temporarily banned ourselves from Amazon. We find it just too easy to spend on this platform. I really liked the “One Click” buy button. It was so convenient. Need some coffee? Just click the button. Need an extension for the power washer? Just click the button. And for the most part, we didn’t receive “cheap Chinese” junk either. The products were usually good. And if perchance we were not 100% happy – guess what – we just sent it back. Sinning is even easier. It could be just a look and a thought. As Jesus said in Matthew 5:28 (ESV) — But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

As a result, in this world, we have a constant war between guilt and grace. This battle will last until we breathe our last breath. And it is precisely this battle that will keep us moving forward towards perfection (Mt. 5:48) and our Heavenly Home. But we are in danger when we get rid of guilt through redefining or denying sinful behavior. Rather we should keep making amends through confession, repentance, and restitution. Friend, would you consider banning yourself from the contaminants in this world because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy” (1 Pt. 1:16).

From Neville’s Desk...

BANNED FOR EXCESSIVE USE

STOP AND CONSIDER by Steve Proctor

Job 37:14 “Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God." Elihu talks of God’s creation and how we can only “consider” it; not control it. Stop for a moment every once in a while, and just consider it. How amazing is the universe we live in? Look at the way the planets move through space. Look at how it sustains us. See how it gives us insight into our creator. The design of the universe and the laws of physics that govern it. The chemistry and biology that makes our bodies function. It’s all incredible. Even though we’ve learned to predict how the universe will behave, there’s a part we sometimes miss in all the pride of our knowledge. Sometimes the universe is wiser than we are. The universe knows who God is. The universe knows what to do with that knowledge. So, it does it. Psalm 19:1-4 “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.” The very creation we inhabit screams the glory of its creator, the almighty Yahweh! How can we, the part of creation that is made in his likeness, not? Just as much as it proclaims his glory, it also listens. “Peace, be still.” How can we, the part of creation that is made in his likeness, not?

Praise the Lord! Hear the Lord!

HELP FEED THE NEEDY

The items listed below are bundled together to create a

standard assistance package for local families in need and

those in need that are just passing through…

Items Needed:

*Canned Soup (tomato & chicken noodle)

*Boxed Saltines

*Mac & Cheese (Boxed & Microwavable)

*Bottled Water (24 & 6 packs)

*Canned Pasta

*8-Pack Instant Oatmeal

*Pop Tarts

*6 Count Packs of Fruit Cups

*Boxed Cereal

*8 Count Boxes of Nutritional Bars

*Grocery Gift Cards in $10 or $20 amounts

*Also toilet paper (4 pack size) & paper towels

(1 or 2 pack size)

This is an ongoing effort so please leave donations

on the table in the kitchen.

Any non-perishable food items are much appreciated.

Special thanks to those who have already donated.

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Summit Summer Picnic at AJ Jolly Park Saturday, August 10, from 2-8 pm

Join us for a day of food, fellowship, and fun!

Please let us know if you have any of the

following items you would be willing to lend us for the picnic:

• Volleyball net and ball • Lawn games (croquet, bocce, cornhole, etc.) • Grill Utensils • Regular or drink coolers

We are also looking for some helpers for the day

of the picnic. We would like:

• Two people to help operate the grills • One or two people to help haul supplies from

the church building to the picnic site and back again.

Please see Jim or Carissa Painter if you are interested in helping or can loan any of the

requested items. Thank you!

SUMMIT SERVANTS WEEK OF SUMMER SERVICE

WE HAVE A WEEKLONG ADVENTURE PLANNED FOR

OUR YOUNG SERVANTS STARTING TOMORROW

MONDAY, JULY 29TH - FRIDAY, AUG 2ND.

OUR PROGRAM STARTS EACH DAY 9 AM AND

CONCLUDES AT 4:30 PM.

SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL KIDS, BUT WE

ASK EACH CHILD TO BRING A BROWN BAG LUNCH

EACH DAY.

PLEASE SEE THE

BULLETIN BOARD FOR

THE DETAILED

SCHEDULE OF ALL THE

AMAZING EVENTS WE

HAVE PLANNED!

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DEACON/MINISTRY LEADER CONTACT INFO

Administration: Neville Buchanan 859.359.2205

[email protected]

Care & Encouragement: Gideon Devadason 859-359-5048

[email protected]

Community Involvement: Adam Fuller 859.393.4736

[email protected]

Education: Steve Proctor 859.802.9149

[email protected]

Facilities: Jeff Schaefer 859.635.8646

[email protected]

Finance: Brad Herald 859.322.2071

[email protected]

Missions: Chris Guin 859.380.5745

[email protected]

Visual Communication: Kevin Doerr 859.781.6486

[email protected]

August Wedding

Anniversaries

Chris & Jenny Guin 5th

Ken & Norma Carter 10th

Luther & Mildred Spicer 12th

Mike & Laura Adams 15th

LADIES FAITH DEVOTIONAL

“I Need” by Nancy Carnes

So often I find myself saying I need this or

that material something when in reality it ’s

just something I want and the longer I want

it (in my mind) the more I think I need it. If I

would just stop and think about it, I would

remember that God supplies all my material

needs along with all my spiritual needs. He

gives me so many more blessings than I could

ever count.

In Matthew 6:33 He tells us to “Seek ye first

His kingdom and His righteousness and all

these things shall be added unto you”.

Although I have all the things I really need, I

still want more when the one thing I really

need is God, for without Him I would have

nothing, be nothing, or could do nothing that

would be right in his sight. Everything I have

and everything I do should be for His glory.

Why do I remember things I want but

sometimes forget to thank God for what I

have?

I need His loving grace and mercy most of

all. Why is it sometimes I forget to truly

appreciate and thank Him for being such a

loving, merciful God? I truly need that.

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FIRST SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES On Sunday, August 4th, the PM worship service will immediately

follow the Fellowship Meal.

AUGUST FELLOWSHIP MEAL NEXT SUNDAY To ensure plenty of food, plus variety, the following

recommendations have been suggested for our next Fellowship Meal on August 4th:

• A-F Soups, sides • G-L Fruits, vegetables, salads • M-Q Cookies, desserts • R-Z Entrees, meat/protein

3RD QUARTER TEACHERS NEEDED

Please see Steve Proctor if you are interested in teaching or with any questions. All material provided.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Dave Ramsey's Financial University program will be offered at Summit this fall. The class will be held on Sundays at 1pm on the following dates: Aug 25th; Sept 8th,15th, 22nd & 29th; Oct 13th &

20th; Nov 3rd & 10th (Nov 17th if needed). This program is open to non-members too.

MEN’S MONTHLY PRAYER BREAKFAST

Any girls in grades 3-12 are welcome to help with the breakfast. Please let Renuka Devadason know if you are interested. You can log this time as volunteer hours for any school requirements, the

L2L’s Good Samaritan log and or the L2L’s “Keepers” log under the cooking category. Breakfast is served at 8:30 am every second

Saturday of the month at the church building. Volunteers are required to be at the building between 8:00am – 9:30

am to cook, serve & cleanup. 2019 Breakfast calendar dates: Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9 and Dec 14.

WANTED: BULLETIN CONTRIBUTORS

We are looking for more men of the congregation to write devotionals for the bulletin. Please email the office if you are interested in contributing articles ([email protected]).

WOULD YOU LIKE A VISIT?

The elders and Neville are stepping up their efforts to visit the members of Summit. The visits are very informal; they can be in

your home or at the building. If you’d like to be scheduled for a visit, please let Donna Painter know.

SUMMIT BOOK SHARE

Have you read a good book lately that you found to be inspirational, or it has a message you want to recommend? Just fill out a book

form with the title, author and a short description and return it to the welcome desk. We will print your information in the bulletin in

order to easily share with the entire congregation.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: • LADIES’ RETREAT AT POTTER’S RANCH: September 13-14, 2019. • MEN’S RETREAT AT POTTER’S RANCH: September 27-28, 2019. • TEACHING ROCKET SEMINAR (PART 2): Sunday, October 6th. • SUMMIT RETREAT AT FORT HILL CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP:

October 25-27, 2019.

Pray for these - Send a card - Make a call - Visit someone - Help with needs – Encourage someone today!

News, Notes & Announcements…

Alicia Weber (friend of Jenny Guin) Surgery for ovarian cancer; pray no further treatment is necessary Angie Kremer (Friend of Doerrs) Cancer; chemo continues Barry Johnson Still on waiting list for liver transplant Caleb Robbins In the hospital recovering from surgery, slowly improving and gaining strength Christy Tucker (Amanda Robinson’s friend) Cancer treatment Colin & June Ripley (Amanda Robinson’s grandparents) He suffered a stroke; she has dementia. Janie Hoskins Lung infection being treated with strong antibiotics Jessie Stockton (Rosy Gray’s dad) Brain cancer is back, started radiation treatments Maci Teegarden (Janie Hoskins’ 11-month old great- granddaughter) Chemo treatments Mike Bauman (friend of Jenny Guin) Esophageal cancer Mike White Recovering from surgery Nancy Carnes & Family Her sister June passed away Polly Drapp Waiting for heart monitor results Raye (Melissa Denham’s mom) Neck surgery delayed again due to illness Robin Herald Recovering from hernia surgery

World Bible School Update: Pray for our 7 active students and 3 active teachers Ongoing Requests: Barry Johnson; Caleb Robbins; Scout Hughes; Warren Bovard

Ben Buchanan-Alaska Mission & Preaching school

For our country and our leaders

For our members to grow in the Word

Godly Teachers at Summit

Neville Buchanan-counseling work

Our Community’s lost souls

Our Country’s direction

Summit’s future planning efforts

Summit Family-greater love for one another

Summit’s Deacons-encouragement in service

Summit’s Elders-wisdom & love for the flock

Summit’s Members that attend infrequently

Summit’s Seniors-faithfulness & mentoring

Summit’s Teachers-thankful for our teachers

Those of our Summit family not here

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~ For the Record ~ Upcoming Events Jul 28, Sunday Monthly Report Meeting, 4:30pm July 29-Aug 2 Summit Servants Program Aug 04, Sunday Monthly Fellowship Meal Aug 10, Saturday Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8:30am Aug 10, Saturday Church Picnic, 2-8pm Aug 13, Tuesday Seniors Bible Study & Lunch Aug 25, Sunday Monthly Report Meeting, 4:30pm Aug 25, Sunday Financial Peace University Mark Your Calendars Sept 13-14 Ladies’ Retreat at Potter’s Ranch Sept 27-28 Men’s Retreat at Potter’s Ranch Oct 25-27 Summit Retreat at Fort Hill CYC Attendance Class AM PM Wed Jun 30, 2019 90 143 50 47 July 07, 2019 84 132 48 66 July 14, 2019 98 133 53 59 July 21, 2019 70 115 57 53 YTD AVG Attendance 145 YTD Baptisms 9 Contribution

Weekly Budget $4,418.00 YTD AVG - $4,584.61 Over/Under: +$4,831.83 June 30, 2019-$2,991.00 July 07, 2019-$3,409.00 July 14, 2019-$5,097.00 July 21, 2019-$2,989.00 Serving the Nursery 07/28—Jeff and Morgan McDole 08/04—Travis and Jeannette Maxey Communion Preparation July—Pam Pangburn & Thelma Rachford Aug—Bettie Courtney

Do you have an item for The Summit Bulletin? Please email it to Morgan at [email protected] by Thursday.

If you have announcement items for the website, or any questions/comments in general about the website, please

submit them to [email protected] too.

~ Order of Worship ~ Song Leader: Chris Guin

Call to Worship Hymn #578 We Will Glorify

Welcome Chris Guin

Hymn: Lord, Be There

Opening Prayer: Bill Herald

Hymn #315 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Lord’s Supper: Kyle Proctor

Offering: Proverbs 28:27

Hymn #47 Holy, Holy, Holy

Scripture Reading: Eli Painter

Message: Neville Buchanan

Invitation Hymn #911 Bring Christ Your Broken Life

Closing Prayer: Bill Herald

NEVILLE’S AM SERMON NOTES:

THE VISION OF HOLINESS RESTORED

ISAIAH 6:1–8

I. WHEN I SEE MY S_______________ ISAIAH 6:1–4

II. HE CAN DEAL WITH MY S_______ ISAIAH 6:5–7

III. SO THAT I CAN BE S___________ ISAIAH 6:8–9

NEVILLE’S LESSON NOTES:

THE MUST IN MUSTARD

MARK 4:31-32

1. HOW MUST YOU VIEW HIS S____________, 31?

2. IF S______________________ THEN MUST SOW, 32A

3. BECAUSE SOWING MUST LEAD TO G_________ 32B

~ Wed. July 31st Service Leaders ~

Song Leader - Bill Herald; Opening Prayer - Bill Herald Sr.

Speaker - Andrew Ellis

~ PM Service Leaders ~

Song Leader-Chris Guin; Opening Prayer-Adam Fuller

Lord’s Supper-Andrew Ellis; Closing Prayer –Bill Herald

JULY 28TH—AUG 4TH

Briana Lyall 29th

Donna Sebastian 29th

Cori Fuller 30th

Danny Stamper 30th

Janie Hoskins 31st

HAPPY BIRTHDAY