WEDNESDAY PM CLASSES Annex Bible Class: “Hebrews – The Better Book” - Topher

Teen Bible Class – Following the Light of the World- Patrick Lankford

Children’s Bible Class: K-5, Show What You Know-Patti Ross

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-UPDATE! February 16th is our first ever FX (Family Experience) Night. Join us at 6 PM in the Annex for a time of fun, worship, and family time together! Theme: "Put Love in the Mix" -Central is organizing a Youth and Family Committee. The committee's responsibility will be to serve Christ by planning and leading purposeful programs that bring youth and families closer to Him. If you are interested in joining, please sign up in the foyer with your contact information. We have our first meeting soon!

Gathering Coordinator: Bob Young

Song Leader: Patrick Lankford

Usher: Richard Gravely & Will England

Welcome, Announcements, and Prayer of Praise: John Knox

Song: 715 The Church’s One Foundation

Song: 349 Ten Thousand Angels

Lord’s Supper Meditation: Tommy Blevins

Serving: (North) Doug Hensley, Tony Putman, Dale Officer

(South) Ben Gardenhire, Ronald Allison, Mike O’Neal

Giving of our Gifts and Offering: Tommy Blevins

Song: 325 Boundless Love

Song: 810 Listen to Our Hearts

Song: 133 The Love of God

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:4-7 - Tommy Crosslin

Lesson: “Long Story Short: Rudders & Tree Huggers” – Topher

Song: 688 I’LL Never Forsake My Lord

Shepherd’s Thoughts & Prayer: Ty Webb

Nursery: Brenda Templeton & Renee England

Greeters for February: Judy McDonald, Gail Webb, Pattilou Howard

Sunday Evening Service: 6pm

Sermon: “Colossal Correction: Who’s In Charge?” - Topher Wiles

Song Leader: Patrick Lankford

Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:15-20 - Doug Hensley

Prayers: Dale Officer & John Knox Communion: John Smith

Wednesday Night Prayer: February 5 – Bob Young

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GATHERINGS

SUNDAY

10:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Primetime 10:30 a.m.

SHEPHERDS

– Fellowship

– Primetime

– Worship

– Evangelism

– Education

DEACONS

John Adams – Building 761-3802

Will England – Worship 738-3434

Ben Gardenhire – Evangelism 738-7807

Merrill Howard – Education 738-8781

Craig Lynn – Service 761-5519

Tony Putman – Fellowship 837-2215

MINISTRY LEADERS

Topher Wiles – Preaching 836-2874

Patrick Lankford – Youth 252-6519

Tommy Blevins – Caring 261-8418

Richard Gravely – Primetime 761-2761

Mike O’Neal – Life 739-5611

Jim Wallace – Missions 738-3727

Dave Weber – Treasurer 836-3564

Jeff Haston – Technology 517-231-1532

CLASSES: Nathan Aaron YOUTH & CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Patrick Lankford

SERMON NOTES

GATHERING TIMES

SERVANT LEADERS

FAMILY

Show God’s Love. Tell God’s Story. Be God’s Family

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EDUCATION MINISTRY – Acts 2:42a Elder: Bob Young Servant: Merrill Howard

WORSHIP MINISTRY – Acts 2:42c Elder: Les Tubb Servant: Will England

Sunday Feb. 2 Matthew 19:16-30 Monday Feb. 3 Matthew 20:1-16 Tuesday Feb. 4 Matthew 20:17-34 Wednesday Feb. 5 Matthew 21:1-22 Thursday Feb. 6 Matthew 21:23-46 Friday Feb. 7 Matthew 22:1-22 Saturday Feb. 8 Matthew 22:23-46

SCRIPTURE READINGS

E N O C H I M P O S S I B L E T

S D R A W E R W A R N E D B S N

H T A E D E D N E M M O C E W E

R I G H T E O U S N E S S L E R

D E T C U R T S N O C H E I R E

D E N M E D N O C N O A H E B V

W P L E A S E D H T I A F V E E

H O U S E H O L D N U O F E H R By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not

found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was

commended as having pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to

please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists

and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned by

God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for

the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an

heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. – Hebrews 11:5-7

SERMON WORD SEARCH: Long Story Short

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ON-LINE SERMONS

Birthdays

2/2 Ruth Burris

2/5 Tommy Crosslin

2/8 Ashley Wiles

2/13 Lisa Crittenden

2/14 Merrill Howard

2/15 Bitsy Jones

2/18 Darrell Dabbs

Anniversaries

2/11 Steve & Emily Smith

2/12 George & Jennifer Zahr

February 2nd- PM Services TODAY will be at 5:00 pm.

February 2nd – Men’s Superbowl Fellowship after PM services at the home of Blanchard & Joan Tubb.

February 2nd- Ladies Superbowl Fellowship at the home of Jennifer & Merrill Howard after evening services. Bring Finger Foods.

February 8th- Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. See Kaydra for info.

February 9th-Baby shower for Gary & Laura Gravely (Gary is the son of Richard & JoAnn Gravely) in the annex at 4:00 pm. They are having a boy and are registered at WalMart & Target.

February 15th-Ladies Breakfast. Sign up sheet in foyer. Ladies arrive at 9:00 am and men arrive at 7:00 am to cook. Please sign up by Feb. 9th.

February 23rd -Elders & Deacons meeting on Sunday afternoon.

Paul Steele – cancer recovery Joey Thompson - cancer recovery Pam Rutledge – at home Richard Clark – home Betty Weber-out-patient surgery -Monday, Feb. 3rd. Ruth Burris-at home

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Mon/Tue/Thur 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

FIRST STEPS

Monday 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Fill out an involvement form here: http://spartacoc.com/ministries/service

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPECIAL DAYS SENIOR CARE PRAYERS

ChrisTopher Wiles—Preaching Ministry - topherwiles@spartacoc.com | Patrick Lankford – Song Leading & Youth Ministries – patricklankford@spartacoc.com

OFFICE

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EVANGELISM MINISTRY – Acts 2:1-41 Elder: Ty Webb Servant: ChrisTopher Wiles

SERVICE MINISTRY – Acts 2:43-47 Elder: All Elders Servant: Craig Lynn

FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY – Acts 2:42b Elders: Russ Hale & Bill Oakley Servant: Tony Putman

One of our members, Kaydra Cash, is organizing the Upper Cumberland Polar Plunge on February 8th, and it is being hosted at the Sparta YMCA. The Polar Plunge benefits the Special Olympics

athletes. See Kaydra for ways to help!

Polar Plunge - Sparta

We are looking to capitalise on work done throughout this year and further integrate our youth group into the church. As always, we look to the future with confidence that God is bringing something wonderful through His people all over the world. Glory to God for all He has done and for who He is. Please continue to pray for us. God bless you! How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things. Romans 10:15 How shall we preach unless we are sent? Thank you for your support. – Scott Tominey

(This is only an excerpt from Scott’s 12 page report that you can find at http://spartacoc.com/evangelism)

SCOTLAND MISSIONS UPDATE BY SCOTT TOMINEY

On Tuesday of this past week Jimmy and Topher travelled to Nashville to meet up with Ammiel Diaz of Havana Cuba. Ammiel serves in the challenging position of the liaison between the government of Cuba and all Churches of Christ in the country, 14 of whom Central supports. Ammiel reports that faith and churches continue to grow in Cuba even in spite of the increasing hardships on the people are forced to endure. Four hour waiting lines for 10 liters of diesel fuel are common every day. Purchasing items such as milk and water are increasingly challenging for the average person especially on the eastern side of the island. Ammiel brings a great “THANK YOU!” from the 14 churches on that eastern side of the island that you help support every month. Your contribution to making disciples all over the world is having great affect! Please keep praying for the beautiful people of Cuba. MISSION TRIP INFO: After meeting with Ammiel, we are in the process of planning the July Mission trip to Cuba. The door is open, the harvest is ripe, and the work is ready! Look for more information very soon!

CUBA MISSIONS UPDATE BY TOPHER

Someone asked me just this week, "If you could make a 1 minute speech

to the entire world, what would you say?" They probably didn't expect

me to laugh in their face because they have no idea that I write one

minute speeches every weekday morning. Yet, the question does have

the desired affect as I now contemplate what is most important in my

life. Should I share about faith in Jesus, or family relationships? Perhaps

church, school, and work are the best and most practical speech topics?

Maybe even a sports metaphor about the deep meaning of cooperation

in this world is what everyone needs to hear? "If you could make a 1

minute speech to the entire world, what would you say?" As I contemplated

what was most important, my mind went straight to some of Jesus' last

words on the cross, which may be some of the most important of the Bible.

Our Lord & Savior said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)

When I write my most important one minute speech, like Jesus I want my words to be filled with Love

and Forgiveness. What words are the most important to you? I encourage you today to spend a

moment considering what the most important words are that you could share with someone else, and

then write them into a one minute speech. You'll be glad you did. “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” – Proverbs 17:9

ONE MINUTE SPEECH by Topher