Hohenwald Church of Christ Family News Vol. 71, Issue 43, October 30, 2016

Shepherds

Darrell Hinson 931-209-5146

Rick Jones 796-4377

Ronnie Riley 796-4251

Deacons Chad Brewer Charlie Brewer

Rick Brewer John Eglinton

John Ellis Tom Gosser

Billy Don Jackson Jon Jones

Jeff Peery Steve Selby

Honored to Serve in October: Announcements:

Rick Jones

Song Leader: Steve Selby

Preside at Lord’s Table:

Jon Jones

Lord’s Table:

Main: Randal Simmons/Jerry Mercer/Adam Coble/RE McDonald/

CW Carroll/Billy Don Jackson

Wing: Blake Carroll & Chopper Carroll

Prepare Communion:

Paula Dyer

Deliver Communion:

Paul Brown & Charlie Brewer

Sunday, October 30

Opening Prayer: Charlie Brewer

Closing Prayer: Tom Gosser

Minister: Greg Smith

931-306-7089

Check out our website:

hohenwaldchurchofchrist.com

Sun AM Bible Study: 9:30 a.m./Worship: 10:30 Sun PM: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Standing the Test of Time

For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by the nature of trends. Everything from a particular genre of books to clothing styles to social media seem to have their rise and fall within a frame of time. For instance, several years ago there was a trend in television in which instead of a typical show about police detectives, you would have someone who assisted law enforcement in cracking the case: The Mentalist, Psych, Castle, Perception, and Numbers are just some of the programs that would use characters who played psychic mediums, college professors, and authors, and would advise the police in apprehending the bad guy. Our culture is big on trends, but sometimes you find something that stands the test of time. Unlike the TV shows I mentioned (which were all eventually cancelled), some creative works continue to draw audiences such as a classical performance of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition or tuning in to a classic rock station to hear Led Zeppelin’s Going to California or a classic country station for Tom T. Hall’s That’s How I Got to Memphis. When we consider the Christian religion, some would say it dates to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus on the cross at around 30 A.D. I would argue that event merely signaled a new covenant and that our relationship with God predates Abraham at more than 4,000 years. In short, our religion has stood the test of time. Other world religions are also ancient: Islam traces its roots to Abraham, but can only trace its origin as a religion to Muhammed in early 7th century Mecca. Compared to our roots as the people of God, Islam is just a Johnny-come-lately. In last Sunday morning’s message I used the following excerpt from Ephesians: 14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. 15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is

the head of his body, the church. 16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it

helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Ephesians 4:14-16 NLT

This speaks to the church as having Christ as its head, relying on the gifts of each part of the body, and withstanding the trends of culture and society to cling to what is true and right. While we cannot change the culture in which we find ourselves, we can still be the people of God. Keep the faith, Greg

Prayer Requests: Our sympathy is extended to Becky Staggs following

the passing of Ruby Rose. Our sympathy is extended to Jerry Mercer following

the passing of his brother, Gordon Mercer. Josi Bilyou, great niece of Margaret Templeton who

lives in Georgia, has been diagnosed with Phace Syndrome,but is showing signs of improvement.

Continue to remember in prayer: Raylan Carroll, Linda Edwards, Lila Blackburn, Terri Baker, Bobby Galya, Emerie Mitchell, Ronnie Belew, Dana Shanes Lynch, Susan Campbell, Kay Starling,

Ruth Lentz, Matthew Jones, Austin Duncan, Beverly Malone, Iva DePriest, Steve Hopper, Debbie Durham, Glen Garrison, Jim Webb, Darrell Potts, Ken Karpel, Louise Tatum, Earlene Berry, Rabon Pipkins, Janie

Ellis, Waylin Spears, Jane West, Richard Tate, Mary Lou Morton, Doris Gildersleeve, Jimmy Griner,

Barbara Nixon, Carolyn Armstrong, Evelyn Peery, Dale Hull, Stephanie Fielder

Upcoming Events:

Tonight: Trunk or Treat & Chili Supper

November 11: Veteran’s Day Luncheon

November 12: Fall Fest

November 13: Baby shower for Brittney Bastin in our church lobby

from 2:00-4:00

November 13: Begin shopping for Sack the Pulpit

November 16: Red Cross Blood Drive in the FLC

November 20: Sack The Pulpit

Unlock/Lock Building for November: Greg Smith

TODAY’S MESSAGE

Key Question:

How does God see us?

Key Idea:

I believe all people are loved by God and need Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Key Verse:

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in

him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

Today’s message is based on Chapter 7 of Believe. Companion books are available for

$6.00 per copy or you may take one with our compliments if unable to pay. Books are

available on the table in the lobby.

REMINDER

Daylight Savings Time ends! Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour

Saturday night, November 5.

TRUNK OR TREAT AND CHILI SUPPER

Tonight our Trunk or Treat will begin at 5:00 p.m in the back parking lot. We will then

meet in the Family Life Center for our chili supper at 6:00. There is a sign up sheet on the table in the

lobby for those that can commit to making a pot of chili or soup. Finger foods and desserts are also welcome!

Join us for Fall Fest on Saturday, November 12 at

Barry and DeAnna Carroll’s farm on Wildcat Road. Bring

finger foods and enjoy a hayride, bonfire and s’mores!

More information will be provided next week.