June 05, 2016 Bulletin Volume 54, Issue 23

ELDERS Richard Bower

(Chairman) Ed Cowart Robert Dennis

Charles Goodnight Wayne Newman

Richard Oller Larry Taylor Stuart Tiner

MINISTERS Larry Sullivan – Preaching

Luke Bower – Youth & Family James Sanderson – Evangelism

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40

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December 02, 2018 Bulletin Volume 56, Issue 48

SUNDAY 9 am Bible Class

SUNDAY 10 am Assembly

SUNDAY 5 pm Assembly

TUESDAY Classes 10 am Ladies Bible Class

WEDNESDAY Classes 6:30 pm Bible Class Followed by short Devotional

THURSDAY 12 noon Men’s “Brown-Bag”

Labels … Who Needs Them?

When it comes to determining what product we are choosing, labels are necessary; but when it comes to looking at our fellow human beings, labels can be damaging and divisive. We have had the tendency to label those around us according to various criteria which makes us “different” from them. Often they are labels based on racial, economical, political or theological differences, and often according to sexual orientation. Think about how we typically respond when we see someone enter a room. It is almost as if we are pre-programmed to do a quick scan, consult our mental files regarding what we might know about that person. Then we make a judgement and assign a “label.” It seems only natural to want to organize things like that and to put them in our little “drawers.” “She is this kind of person; “or “he is a _____________.” You fill in the blanks. This is not to shame us, but to make us aware of the danger of thinking as the

world thinks, and judging as the world judges.

Looking honestly at a picture of humanity, we are all labeled “sinners.” We are all part of a fallen world. Thankfully, we have found a Savior who didn’t “label” us, but instead loves us. Looking at our fellow human beings through the eyes of love and compassion, involves us in the redemptive work of a compassionate savior. In Christ, we can all have a new name, a new address, a new description. We are all redeemed by grace! This new “us” is not a “label” like we might ascribe to others, but a new identity. We

belong to Christ!

“ . . . put on the new self, created to be like God . . .” Eph. 4:24

Larry Sullivan

High School Bible Study – Sundays, after p.m. services.

TODAY – LTC Interest meeting for coaches – lunch provided

Week of November 25, 2018

Bible Class .............................................. 147 AM Assembly .......................................... 223

PM Assembly ........................... 114 PM CBC ........................................ 0 PM University Place .................. 43

TOTAL PM Assembly .............................. 157 Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Class ................... 11 Wednesday Bible Class ......................... 162 Men's Brown Bag Bible Study .................... 5 Contribution ........................................ $9,118 FY 18/19 Weekly Goal ...................... $10,046

Good Morning,

Last Monday, we had an engineer come inspect a building at the church camp where I serve on the Board of Directors. The outside wall of the beloved “Opry House” is noticeably separating from the floor in a couple of places and we are afraid it’s almost beyond repair. The first thing he did was examine the

foundation and inspect where the wall was separating. He concluded that if the foundation was good the building was salvageable. It might take a little extra work – we just need to make sure we reattach the

structure to its foundation.

Many Christians might be able to relate to this building. They started out right but, over the years, their lives have become separated from the foundation. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said his teachings were a solid foundation for our Christian lives: If we faithfully put His teaching into practice, we are like the wise man who built his house on a rock – we can withstand any storm. However, if we don’t we are like the foolish man

who built his house on the sand. (Matthew 7:24-27).

In 1 Corinthians 3, we read that Christ is our foundation. It is true that over the years, many of us lose sight of this and start living lives in conflict with His teaching. But like the Opry House, there is still hope; we just need to put in a little extra work and ensure we are attached to the firm foundation of Jesus Christ. Before the storms hit, let’s all make sure our lives are

built on the solid rock of Jesus Christ.

In Him,

Luke

Encourage, Equip, Evangelize. Reaching out to our

community

Wisteria Nursing & Rehab. Service

3202 S. Willis St Every Sunday

1 pm To help, contact: Charles Jacobs

University Place Services 6:30 p.m.

1250 E.N. 10th St Every Sunday

evening To help, contact: Hank Davis

Wisteria Place Services 3:30 p.m.

3149 Wisteria Way To help, contact:

for Second Sunday Kevin Allen

for Third Sunday Kenneth Longley

“Redeeming the Tears” ● Depression and Grief Support Group ● Second Saturday of

month ● See Charles Goodnight for info.

BHCC MEMBERS Paola Abdullah Morris Chancey Melinda Simmons Maxine Spears Nancy Taylor Ray Taylor

FRIENDS & FAMILY Karen Burk (Mike Lee) Terri Landfried (Cathy Gray) Heidi Taylor (John & Donna Hanson) All Missionaries & Military

SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF: Lois Lynch of Clyde (Roxanne Hello) Lucille Keeney Rod Pringle (Philip Madeley)

CANCER FIGHTERS Charles Goodnight Lewis Maness Dorothy McCoy Joyce McFadden Jesse Thomas Minnie Woody All family & friends

HOMEBOUND MEMBERS Myrna Allred Brenda Amonett Eldon Amonett Janet Bruns Mamie Crane Don Ellis Norma Dotson Lucille Keeney Leroy Mason Mary Mason Melinda Simmons Ben Paxton Jo Potter Laveta Youngquist

TODAY: SUNDAY – DECEMBER 02

Bible classes for all ages ● 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service ● 10:00 a.m. ● Auditorium

Pantry Pals ● Children bring pantry items to the front when called

LTC coaches meeting ● after morning assembly ● Fellowship area

P.M. Worship Service ● 5:00 p.m. ● Auditorium ● CBC

TUESDAY – December 04

Ladies Bible Class ● 10 a.m. ● Rm 10 ● James Sanderson – “Reaching out to the Community“

Ladies Class potluck lunch ● 11:30 a.m. ● Rm 10

WEDNESDAY – December 05

“Feeding the Flock” ● WILL RESUME IN THE NEW YEAR

Redeeming the Tears – grief & depression ● 6:30 p.m. ● Room 34

Bible Classes for all ages ● 6:30 p.m. ● Devotional follows classes

THURSDAY – December 06

Men’s Brown Bag Lunch and Devo ● 12 Noon ● Rm 10

SATURDAY – December 08

“Redeeming the Tears” – support group ● 10:00 a.m. ● Rm 10

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 09

Bible classes for all ages ● 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service ● 10:00 a.m. ● Auditorium

P.M. Worship Service ● 5:00 p.m. ● Auditorium ● CBC

Family wedding/baby shower for Jessica & Brian Burton and baby Myra ● Following p.m. service ● Room 10 ● Finger foods provided

IMPORTANT NOTE ● All holiday basket request forms (to help those in need with a holiday meal) must be turned in to the office or to Ed Cowart by December 09

PANTRY NEEDS – FOR HOLIDAY BASKETS

Instant Mashed Potatoes ● Canned Sweet Potatoes or Yams ● Gravy Mix ● Cake Mix ● Pie Filling ● Cake Icing ● Green Beans ● Stuffing Mix (for the Turkey) ● Cranberry Sauce

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Monday, December 10 ● Ladies Night Out ● 6–8 p.m. ● Rm 10

CONGRATULATIONS

Brian Burton and Jessica Butts were married on November 13, 2018. They will be living in Abilene.

** Encourage ** Equip ** Evangelize **

December 02, 2018

Song Leader .........................................Scott McGaha

I Am a Sheep

Welcome ............................................. Jesse McGaha

PANTRY PALS ........................................... Ed Cowart

The Greatest Commands

Make Me a Servant

Prayer ....................................................... Floyd Miller

#959 – Poured Out Like Wine

#330 – In Remembrance

Communion Focus ............................. Richard Bower

Contribution Prayer ............................. Richard Bower

#1 – A Beautiful Life (vs. 1, 2, 3)

Scripture Reading ..................................... Jerry Smith

Matthew 25:37–40

Sermon ................................................... Ken Leonard “Churches of Christ

Disaster Relief Effort”

#1 – A Beautiful Life (vs. 4, 5)

Elder’s Prayer ............................................ Ed Cowart

COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND Larry Bailey Eric Hunt Kenneth Longley

NURSERY STAFF AM – Courtney McGaha Whitney McGaha PM – Toni McAdams Bobbie Sudbury

PM ASSEMBLY Songs Lacy Loudermilk Communion Kenneth Longley Scripture Larry Ross

Ephesians 4:17–24 Sermon Larry Sullivan “And Such Were Some of You”

Sexual Orientation Through the Lens of the Bible – A Community of Grace

GREETERS – Team 1 Kerry & Samantha Miller Ed & Dina Cowart Richard & Jan Bower Kevin & Linda Allen Hank & Sylvia Davis Scott & Terry McGaha Dean & Janet Newman

Digital recordings of the sermons are available each week at www.bakerheights.org.

(once on the home page, scroll down for the sermons)

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You were taught …... to be made new in the

attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true

righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4: 22-24