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LIVING WORD TOPIC - December 16, 2012“THAT YOU MAY WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD”

“ WALKING BEFORE, WITH, AND AFTER GOD”

GOD’S PEOPLE STANDING ON GOD’S WORD!

DECEMBER 16, 2012

BULLETIN

RAY’S REMARKS: DOES SILENCE GIVE LIBERTY?

Much unnecessary confusion, trouble and painhas been directly linked to people who have decided todisregard the written rules to do what has not been explicitly allowed. Their mantrais, “Well, it doesn’t say we can’t do it!” This is no less true in the church. In a effort to promote will worship (what onewants to do in spite of what is acceptable) or to satisfy those who desire their earstickled (that things be done as they desire) (cp. 2Ti 4:3-4), many seek authority to doin worship of almighty God, what he has not commanded to be done. When God hasnot explicitly explained what we are to do, (where he is silent) are we given liberty todo as we will and expect that it will be acceptable to God? Some might claim, “Well things have changed since the scriptures were given andnew situations have arisen?” Such an expression is two fold. It denies the scripturesare complete in addressing all the needs which the saints may face. Such a claimwould deny that Jesus “was in all points tempted like as we are” (Heb 4:15) forcertainly there are situations now which were not in existence when Jesus walkedthis earth. Such a claim denies God in his foresight has provided for our successregardless of the situation. However, the scriptures provide all we need for “life andgodliness” (2Pe 1:3). In fact Paul made it clear regarding God’s provision for us inany situation, “who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but willwith the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1Co10:13). We cannot deny the scriptures are complete (2Ti 3:16-17) and authoritative forany situation. Therefore, we realize God does not leave us without understanding ofas to what is acceptable to God or unacceptable to God. Somewhere in the scrip-tures, through diligent study, we will find the answer to our questions. We wouldexpect this because God is omniscient, that is, all knowing. Whatever our questionregarding matters of faith, God in his omniscience has provided for us in thescriptures, an answer. Paul wrote, “for whatsoever is not of faith is sin” (Rom 14:23).Therefore, to do in matters of faith what does not come from God’s authority, that isfrom his written word, is a sin. Faith comes from God’s word (Rom 10:17). We can trust God’s word to explainGod’s will in all matters. This is the reason Peter was able to write of the scriptures,"men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost" (2Pe 1:21) givingauthority to what we have in the Bible. It is the reason Paul was able to write, "Allscripture is given by inspiration of God" (2Ti 3:16). Jesus said, "He that rejecteth me,and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken,the same shall judge him in the last day" (Joh 12:48). Therefore, we realize, wedevelop our faith by what God has explicitly told us in his written word. It is our finalauthority. How then should we treat the silence of the scriptures? The scripturesinform us, “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God" (1Pe 4:11). Where the Bible is silent on a matter, that silence does not allow but insteadprohibits. Will you respect the silence of the scriptures? Be careful before youanswer for there is an area in which many Christians unknowingly disrespect thesilence of the scriptures. *Ray Sullins*

UPCOMING K.E. EVENTS:Dec.14-Kid’s Holiday Party 6:00 pm-Fellowship Room.Dec.15-Holiday Party @ Ray & Cindy’s 6:00 p.m.Dec.16-Agape groups 3 & 4 will meet after morningservices for a fellowship meal. Beef Enchiladas, Rice,Beans, Chips & Salsa from El Charro will be served.Dec.16-Men’s Meeting @3:30 p.m. All men are invited.Dec.16-Teen/College Age Holiday Party @ the Fielder’s.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WELCOME to Mitch Rogers, who moved here from N.W Arkansasand wishes to be identified with the family here at K.E.

Mitch Rogers 402 E. Chet Atkins Ct.

Nixa, MO 65714

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sympathy is extended to Edith Sullins and the familyin the death of her brother, Frank Pewitt of Memphis,TN. Services were Wednesday, December 12th in Memphis.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Peggy Cummings’ mother has moved. If you would like to

visit her or send a card of encouragement, her new address is:Jane Haddock c/o Aurora Nursing Center

1700 S. Hudson Ave.Aurora, MO 65605

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~There will be an OPEN HOUSE for Whitney Hyde

December 15, 2012114 Holly Ridge Rd. Willard, MO

5-7 p.m. Come and go. ~ no gifts, please.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

* * KIDS HOLIDAY PIZZA PARTY * *WHERE: K.E. Fellowship RoomWHEN: Friday, December 14th @ 6:00 p.m.WHAT TO BRING: Dessert, Drink or Side Dish

$5 GiftMoney for Pizza

RSVP By: Wednesday, December 12th Jennifer 581-0868

* * * * * * * * * * * *Ray & Cindy’s 2nd Holiday Party

will be Saturday, December 15th @ 6 p.m.There is a sign-up sheet on the foyer table.

Please bring Holiday foods and a $5-$10 gift.* * * * * * * * * * * *

ELDER’S CORNER:The elders want to thank everyone for coming last

Saturday to assemble the holiday boxes, especiallythank sister Brenda Hyde for putting this good worktogether. Our shut-ins and elderly love to receive thesegoodies. Brother Mitch Rogers has been coming for severalweeks, he stated Sunday that he wants to be a part of thecongregation at K.E. Mitch was baptized about 40 yearsago in Hardy, AR. He is willing to serve God in manyvarious ways. Keep Brother Mitch in your prayers andget to know him. So sorry to hear sister Edith Sullins’ brother passedaway. The services are Wednesday in Memphis, TN.Pray for this good family. Continue to pray for the ones that are having healthproblems. Pray for all the good works that are going on. Remember the meeting for all men this Sunday, Dec.16th at 3:30 pm. Make a special effort to be there.

~ Gary & Jerry~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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SUNDAY ~ DECEMBER 16, 2012

Door North ------ Matt KoontzGreeters: South ------ Allen Fishgrabe

MORNING SERVICES:Announcements: Tom LongSong Leader: David RobisonOpening Prayer: Herman CummingsScripture Reading: Jerry SullinsSermon: Ray SullinsClosing Prayer: Glen Slider

LORD’S TABLE - DECEMBER:Gary Duncan Charles WilliamsonJohn Fielder Leon WakeTrey Sullins Andy HeavinLuke Tebbe Harry Clouse

EVENING SERVICES:Song Leader: Seth HassOpening Prayer: Ken LeeSermon: Ray SullinsClosing Prayer: Bob Hyde

P.M. Lord’s Table: John DorroughKen Lee

WEDNESDAY EVENING - DECEMBER 19, 2012Opening Prayer: Wesley EwingSong Leader: Jon DavisDevotional: David FielderClosing Prayer: Matt Koontz

VAN DRIVERS FOR DECEMBER:Sunday Morning: Mary PatchellSunday Evening:Wednesday Evening: Charles Williamson Mary Patchell (kids)

OUR RECORDS ~ 12/9/12Sunday Bible Class 127Sunday Morning Worship 168Sunday Evening Worship 145Contribution $3706.42Wednesday Night 12/5/12 115

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~IN “SEARCH” OF THE LORD’S WAY

Sunday – 7:00 a.m. KOLR – Channel 10- DECEMBER 16, -

“JESUS THE MESSIAH”~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

MEMBERS:Marge Langston-Her MRI showed a fractured vertebra.Wesley Ewing-Recovering from foot surgery. Had pin removed.Nancy Levingston-Having chest pains-will be having tests.Monna Farmer-Poor health.Gene Keeton - Hospice care.Bonnie Turner - Poor health.Charlotte Korzenborn- Ongoing cancer treatments.*Reva Lewallen, Freda Fielder, Darlene Smith, Marcus Bar-nett, Mary Gazette,Dorma Duncan, Pat Bailey,Earlene Owens,Nancy Levingston, Marge Langston, Bill Heavin, Laura Simon

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF OUR MEMBERS:Lisa Fent-Daughter of Rothermels-Having surgery Dec. 26th.Gene & Eugenia Shellabarger-Parents of Julie Fielder-Life issues.Kenneth Barnes-Brother of Jim Barnes-Poor health-home now.Todd Russell-Friend of Seth Hass-Staph infection/pnemonia.Rick Griffitts-Wanda McElfish’s son-in-law-Dialysis in January.Willie Mae Johnson-Bible student of Mary Patchell-Asks forprayers while she raises her grandson- giving her problems.Bob Brickner-Bro-in-law of Reva Lewallen-Alzheimer's-Hospice.Jane Haddock-Mother of Peggy Cummings-Aurora Nursing Center.Jerry Snow-Brother of Brinda Duncan-Treatments-Lung cancer.Trude Einhelig -Dear friend of Donna Rothermel-Cancer.Shelby Fugate-Niece of Alice Drake-Improving with therapy.Eunice Ewing - Mother of Wesley Ewing- Poor health.Teresa Clark - Daughter of Darlene Smith-Health problems.Joan Tebbe -Mother of Curt Tebbe-Poor health & kidney problems.Michele Frink - Relative of Allen & Tara Fischgrabe- Paralyzed.Katelynn Brazill - Great Granddaughter of the Levingstons-Inneed of prayers.Louis Page – Brother of Mary Sanders & Mildred Thompson –Cancer Treatments for bone caner.Nancy & Niota Barnes-Sis’s-in-Law of Jim Barnes-Poor health.George Zinner- Friend of Levingston’s-Cancer treatments.Ken Chorice - Son of June - Multiple Myeloma.Staci Duncan -Daug. of the Wagnons-Cancer treatments.Alvin Ellington- Father of Cindy Sullins-Cancer treatments.Rebel Lynn Dilcher - Daughter of Levingstons - MS.Kristie Page- Niece of Loretta Hayden & niece-in-law of RoseMary Medley, Mary Sanders & Mildred Thompson-Brain tumor.

OUR SHUT-IN’S:Mary Gazette, Margaret Jones, Mae Stubbs, Lucy McGinnis,Patricia Bailey, Marguerite Adams, Johnie Hamilton, WillieMae Cossey, Mattie Craig, Ruby Thomas, Gene & MaryKeeton, Bonnie Turner.

MORE FRIENDS & FAMILY:Merle Steely, Pat Wiser, Betty Campbell, Pearl Hollan, JoeyNelson, Johnnie Sanders, John Davis, Jayne Johnson, J.C.Hall, Coy Duncan, Matt Cline, Ted Rothermel, Judi Davis,Jerry Teal, Jeremiah Roberts, Arlene Shultz, Opal Odell,Deborah Sperry, Arlene Shoultz, Trudy Pike, ShirleyTichenor, Alexia Galloway

Pantry Items Needed: Treet or Spam, Chili, Ravioli, Cereal