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Volume 47 May 13, 2020 Number 19 THE FOREST HILL NEWS Forest Hill Church of Christ 3950 Forest Hill-Irene Rd Memphis, TN 38125 Office: 901-751-2444 www.foresthillcofc.org of.ice@foresthillcofc.org Elders: Danny Braddock Jr. Anthony D. Callahan Warren Davenport Gregory D. Mangrum Harold D. Mangrum Keith B. McAlister Eddie F. Ray III Evangelists: Mark Reynolds [email protected] Evan Manning [email protected] Sunday: Bible Study………… 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship.… 10:30 A.M. Afternoon Worship….1:30 P.M. Wednesday: Bible Study ……….. 7:00 P.M. HOME OF THE MEMPHIS SCHOOL OF PREACHING www.msop.org Missions Supported: Far East/World Evangelism Good News Today House to House, Heart to Heart Kakinada, India Murmansk, Russia Panama Mission Four Seas Bible College Truth for the World Free Bible Correspondence Course Email: of.ice@foresthillcofc.org THE SIX MOST NEEDED THINGS IN THE CHURCH Gus Nichols Conversion of the Members. The new birth consists of more than baptism. One has to be born of the Spirit and of the water. Those of us who have been baptized must have been led to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and the Lord of life. Conversion is in reality a matter of surrender of one’s life and commitment to Jesus as the Lord of ourselves. Regular Attendance. Yes, it takes more than attendance to be a Christian, but there is no way one can be a Christian and develop the Christ-like life without worship and Bible study. Sanctification. There must be a clear-cut distinction between Christians and the world. The meshing of the church with the world is one of the great problems facing twentieth century Christianity. [Also twenty-first century Christianity]. Liberality. The Lord’s people are learning more and more about sacrifice and generosity. For the first time in our history, churches are planning big things in the name of the Lord. Million dollar contributions are being given by single congregations. But, it is not the special contributions that will make the church benevolent, but weekly giving-as-prospered contributions that the church needs to develop liberality. Unity. Many congregations are marred by schism, faction, and disharmony. The church must believe the same thing and work for the same goals. Programs must be so challenging that they require the unity of all to succeed. Informed Leadership. Leaders must be first of all committed to what the Bible says. Leaders also need to know how to lead and where to go. It is not so much “who’s getting to run the church?” as it is in seeking to give preeminence to God. East Hill News January 27, 2019
Transcript of THE FOREST HILL NEWS · Free Bible Correspondence Course Email: [email protected] THE SIX...
Volume 47 May 13, 2020 Number 19
THE FOREST HILL NEWSForest Hill
Church of Christ 3950 Forest Hill-Irene Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
Office: 901-751-2444
www.foresthillcofc.org [email protected]
Elders: Danny Braddock Jr. Anthony D. Callahan Warren Davenport
Gregory D. Mangrum Harold D. Mangrum Keith B. McAlister Eddie F. Ray III
Evangelists: Mark Reynolds
Evan Manning [email protected]
Sunday: Bible Study………… 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship.… 10:30 A.M. Afternoon Worship….1:30 P.M.
Wednesday: Bible Study ……….. 7:00 P.M.
HOME OF THE MEMPHIS SCHOOL
OF PREACHING www.msop.org
Missions Supported: Far East/World Evangelism
Good News Today House to House, Heart to Heart
Kakinada, India Murmansk, Russia Panama Mission
Four Seas Bible College Truth for the World
Free Bible Correspondence Course Email: [email protected]
THE SIX MOST NEEDED THINGS IN THE CHURCH Gus Nichols
Conversion of the Members. The new birth consists of more than baptism. One has to be born of the Spirit and of the water. Those of us who have been baptized must have been led to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and the Lord of life. Conversion is in reality a matter of surrender of one’s life and commitment to Jesus as the Lord of ourselves.
Regular Attendance. Yes, it takes more than attendance to be a Christian, but there is no way one can be a Christian and develop the Christ-like life without worship and Bible study.
Sanctification. There must be a clear-cut distinction between Christians and the world. The meshing of the church with the world is one of the great problems facing twentieth century Christianity. [Also twenty-first century Christianity].
Liberality. The Lord’s people are learning more and more about sacrifice and generosity. For the first time in our history, churches are planning big things in the name of the Lord. Million dollar contributions are being given by single congregations. But, it is not the special contributions that will make the church benevolent, but weekly giving-as-prospered contributions that the church needs to develop liberality.
Unity. Many congregations are marred by schism, faction, and disharmony. The church must believe the same thing and work for the same goals. Programs must be so challenging that they require the unity of all to succeed.
Informed Leadership. Leaders must be first of all committed to what the Bible says. Leaders also need to know how to lead and where to go. It is not so much “who’s getting to run the church?” as it is in seeking to give preeminence to God.
East Hill News January 27, 2019
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AnAnnouncementAboutFounda.ons2020
Ihaveputthisoff,andputthisoff,hopingIwouldnothavetowritethis.However,Icannotputitoffanylonger.Unfortunately,wewillnotbeabletohaveFounda=ons2020(June27-July3,2020)thisyear.Founda=onshasbecomeoneofthehighlightsofeverycalendaryearforsomanyofus.Becauseofhowmuchitmeans,IkeptpuIngthisleJeroff,thinkingthatthingsmightimproveenoughforustohaveits=ll,andproceedwithconfidence.However,someareasofconcernwillnotberemediedin=meforthisyear’sprogramtooccur:
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(4)Ifyouwish,youcandonatethepaymentyouhavealreadysubmiJedtoaFounda=onsfundthatwillhelpustocovermoresufficientlytheexpensesofthecampfromyeartoyear.Bydesign,wedonotchargeenoughtocoverallFounda=onsexpenses,becausewedon’twanttoinhibitanyonefromcoming.Somecampers,whocannotaffordtocome,mayapplyforascholarshipands=llaJendtheprogram.Inthepast,someparents,whobelieveinthevalueoftheprogram,andwhohavebeenblessedfinancially,havesentfundstohelpuscoverFounda=onsexpenses.Weunderstandthatnoteveryonecanaffordop=ons3and4,sowearemorethanwillingtorefundthepayment,ordivertittothecostofnextyear’sapplica=on.Forrefunds,pleasecontactJoycePhillips,[email protected],orcall901-751-2242.
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PRAYER LIST HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: *Doris Jean Cole Ruth House Betty Jones Martha McKelvey Betty Robbins Velton & Dorothy Trimm
MEMBERS: David Beverly Richard & Kay Downey Jerry Draughon Libby Goff Towanna Hoard Lisa Howard Evan Manning Keith & Dorothy Mosher John Palazola Betty Robbins Wayne Sanders Vadeen Stanfill Rufus & Pearl Washington Jim Woody is home.
FAMILY and FRIENDS: *Call the church office at 901-751-2444 for these addresses that are not listed in our directory. *Tommy Brown - Michael’s dad, spinal surgery July 17 *Bobby Gitter - Bob’s father Neil Letson - Lanell Bowers’ father *Frances Maund - Marion’s mother Melissa Oman - Jerry & Betty Robbins’ daughter
OUR SYMPATHY is extended to the following: Travis Cooper and family in the passing of Sandra. Visitation and memorial service will be Thursday, May 14 at 10 AM and 11 AM respectively, at Looxahoma church of Christ. A live stream of the service will be on Looxahoma’s YouTube and Facebook pages. In honor of Sandra’s love for children, the family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to https://www.ahomeforjolee.org
Jinnie Thornton (former MSOP secretary) in the passing of her mother. The funeral was Tuesday, May 12.
CONGRATULATIONS Michael Clarke received a Bachelors of Science in
Ministry/Bible from Amridge University!
The Education
Department will have
Promotion Day on June 7.
RECORD WEEK of May 10, 2020
ONLINE HOUSEHOLDS & PHONE IN BIBLE STUDY 214 AM WORSHIP 282
CONTRIBUTION $16,968.00
MEN TO SERVE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SONG LEADER: INVITATION: PRAYER:
SUNDAY Prayer Leaders:
AM OPENING: AM CLOSING: PM OPENING: PM CLOSING:
Communion & Collection Servers: PRESIDE: ASSIST: If you are unable to lead prayer or serve at the Lord’s table, please contact Cedric Huff or Paul Connell.
UPCOMING EVENTS The elders announced we will return to our normal Sunday & Wednesday schedule beginning June 7 & 10.
TOLL- FREE CALL IN NUMBERS To listen to the lessons live, call in Sundays at 9:30 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PM. Dial either 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257 Enter Meeting ID: 868 645 9503 # Press # again
BIBLE CLASS (Sundays & Wednesdays) & WORSHIP are available on our YouTube page.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: “Tell Us About this Sect” (Mark) SUNDAY CLASS: The Providence of God (B.J. Clarke) WORSHIP: The Lord’s Calf Died (Mark Reynolds)
SENIOR CELEBRATION - TBA for our high school graduates: Jazmyn Howard, Olivia Owens & Noelle Weight.
VBS has been canceled for 2020.
HEARTS & HANDS Assignments will be emailed to team members. ASSIGNMENTS will be given on the following dates: TEAM D May 17 TEAM E May 24 TEAM F May 31 TEAM A June 7
NEW TESTAMENT DAILY READING May 14 - May 20 —- Romans 4-8
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Memphis, TN 38125
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LOOKING BACK
LOOKING FORWARD
Sermon Rewind This past Sunday we studied the life of a woman who literally changed the course of the world by the courage she displayed, the faith she possessed and the love she demonstrated. Jochebed was an Israelite woman who was dedicated to the God of heaven and was blessed by her faithfulness to Him.
Jochebed had the courage to rebel against the wicked Pharaoh who ordered all newborn Israelite boys to be slaughtered (Exo. 1:22). When her child was born, she hid him for three months until she could no longer hide him (Exo. 2:1-2). She refused to give into a godless system that would cost her the life of her son. Mothers need to stand against the forces that would snatch the souls of their children.
Jochebed also acted in great faith. When she realized she could no longer hide her son she made an ark and placed the child in the river trusting that God would provide a way. We often wonder about the emotions she surely displayed and the prayers she offered as she placed the ark into the water. It took amazing faith to take her hands off the life of this child and leave him to the will of God.
Jochebed showed her love. After Pharaoh’s daughter found Moses, she instructed her servants to find a Hebrew woman to nurse the child. Jochebed’s days were filled caring for the child that would eventually grow into a man and lead God’s people out of slavery. Moses was fortunate, not because he grew up in the riches of a king’s palace, but because he experienced the love of a godly mother.
