Church of Christ NONPROFIT ORG

P.O. Box 155 U.S. POSTAGE PAID White Bluff

White Bluff, TN 37187 PERMIT NO. 1

(Address Service Requested)

White Bluff

Church of Christ

August 22, 2021

Elders: Buddy Driver Terry Gross Doug Couch Jay Wilkins

Larry Osborne Brent Welch Shamron Jackson

Deacons:

Larry Cocke Gale Larkins Tim Godwin Butch Lee Mike Jones Jeremy Petty David Karnes Dean McKaskle Dwayne Daniel Lee Marlow Greg Morris Gabe Orendorff Tom Todd

Evangelist: Doug Couch 973-9652 Associate Minister: Daniel Cauthen Youth: Ethan Myers 940-783-1668 Jail: Tom Todd 615-351-2446 Secretaries: Adelaide Butler 797-3380 Debbie Couch 957-7452 Julie McKaskle 308-8456

Custodian: (Cleaning) Dennis Donaldson 615-495-6382 Keri Donaldson 615-946-6944

Maintenance: (Small Repairs) Melton Jack 615-948-5835

Sunday:

Bible Classes 9:00am

A.M. Worship 10:00am

P.M. Worship 5:00pm

Children’s Bible Hour 5:00pm

Wednesday:

7 PM Classes for everyone

Thursday: Ladies Bible Class 10:00am

“In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sunday AM 7 – 7:30

“Gospel Broadcasting Network”

(GBN) Sunday morning 7:30-8:00

All on Channel WUXP 30

“Good News Today” Sunday AM at 8:00 is on

Channel WNAB-TV 58

Church office email address:

whblchurch@gmail.com

Web Address: www.whitebluffchurch.org

Phone#: 615-797-9016 Fax#: 615-797-1535 4416 Hwy 70 E, White Bluff, TN

CARELINE: 615-797-1535

SUNDAY SERVICES

August 22 , 2021

LEAD SINGING: James Quillin

LEAD OPENING PRAYER: Mark Morey

PRESIDE: Karl Craun

SERVE Communion Emblems in AUG: JP Hooper, Garry Sensing,

Brent Welch, James St. Clair

SERMON: Doug Couch

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING PRAYER: Pierre Griffin

USHERS to Collect Contribution in AUG: Melton Jack, Wayne

Hooper, Daryl Daugherty

Sunday Evening Service

LEAD SINGING: David Karnes

LEAD OPENING PRAYER: Jeremy Petty

SERMON: Doug Couch

LEAD CLOSING PRAYER: Cameron Jones

PRESIDE MONTH OF AUG Pierre Griffin

FOOD CALL IN AUG: Lori Goodman, Barbara Martin

WASH LINENS IN AUG: Debbie Couch

LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS AT THE CHURCH BUILDING: FOR THE

MONTH OF AUG: Shamron Jackson, Carl Wood

August 15 - Contribution: $ 10,292

Directory Updates, Prayer Request Notifications & Death Notices:

Debbie Couch 615-957-7452 or at couchd25@hotmail.com

If you have announcements to be put on the screen: send email to:

whblchurch@gmail.com PLACE ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT YOU HAVE FOR

Wednesday Night Summer Series

Aug. 18—Cameron Jones

Aug. 25—Brant Sweat

Coming in September — CLASS ON MENTAL HEALTH

From the Couch

Schools are Back in Session Public schools began a couple of weeks ago & most colleges began on Monday. Dickson County has around 9,000 students enrolled in 17 schools (9 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, 1 alternative school, & 1 distance learning school). There are also 3 post-secondary schools in Dickson County: Freed-Hardeman Univ. school of Nursing, Nashville State Community College, & Tenn. College of Applied Technology. Prior to the Revolutionary War, schools in New England were for the purpose of teaching children how to read so they could study the Bible for themselves. Thomas Jeffer-son advocated public education to form good moral character in children. Jesus had a well-rounded education: Luke 2:52 says that He grew in wisdom (intellect), in stature (physical), in favor with God (spiritual), & in favor with man (social).

Giving from Beyond the Grave Oscar & Barbara (Meeker) Martin loved this church & served several ministries: Jail, Wednesday Meals on Wheels, & Fellowship Groups. Both died last year, Barbara in June & Oscar in December. They remembered this church in their will with a gift of $46,600 to be used for scholarships for Christian Colleges. The gift will be invested & the interest generated will fund the Martin-Meeker scholarship fund. Any good done by these monies will be remembered by God. Rev. 14:13 “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” Anyone seeking information about col-lege scholarships can talk to Tom Todd.

New Adult Bible Classes in September 3 Sunday Morning Adult Bible Classes. The auditorium class will study 13 lessons on the Exploits of David. Another class meeting in the fellowship hall will study the Para-bles of Jesus (Sept.-Dec.). A third class geared for Young Adults meets in a side classroom between the fellowship hall & the lobby. They are studying various topics suggested by class members. 2 Wednesday Night Adult Bible Classes. A 4-month study on the Bible & Mental Health will be taught in the auditorium. A ladies’ class is studying the book Sarah’s Daugh-ters and meets in the side classroom between the fellowship hall and the lobby. Additional Classes. On Monday mornings at 8:30 in the church library, a group of men are studying the Holy Spirit. On Thursday mornings at 10:00 in the sewing room, a group of ladies are studying the I Am’s of Jesus. Classes for Children. We offer classes for all ages on Sundays & Wednesdays from the Cradle Roll to High School., then on Sunday nights we have a Bible Hour for younger children in the basement. Pray for our Bible school & support it every opportunity you have.

----Doug Couch----

August 22—The Youth Group will meet at 4

p.m. this Sunday in the basement to pack

backpack bags and again after evening ser-

vice for a devo, food and games. All youth

are invited. Bring your favorite games!

August 29 – 5th Sunday young men service

September 12 – KFC and YG Ice Cream Party

September 17-18 – Bible Bowl

September 24-26 – Rush @ Freed-Hardeman

October 8-10 – Fall Retreat @ Maywood Christian Camp

Lots to look forward to this upcoming Fall. Get involved. Parents get your kids involved in things concerning the Lord’s work.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Those Battling Cancer...

Continue to Remember...

In the Nursing Homes

Aug. 24—Carly Cocke Aug. 25—Drake Daniel Aug. 26—Anita Pickard

Happy Anniversary

Aug. 23—Dean & Julie McKaskle (24 years) Aug. 28—Gilp & Rita Daugherty (57 years)

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Ham Canned Carrots

Canned Potatoes Spaghetti Sauce Dishwashing Liquid

See Glenda Bull with monetary donations.

Items Needed for August

MAGI Needs:

School Supplies

Calendar of Events

Aug. 22 — Wedding Shower for Meredith and Jake at 3pm

Aug. 22— Youth meet at 4 p.m. to pack backpack bags and devo after evening service

Aug. 23 — Clothing Giveaway

Sept. 18—Bible Bowl in Cookeville

Sept 24-25 — Trip to the ARK and CREATION MUSEUM

AREA EVENTS

Aug. 21 — Ladies’ Day at Walter Hill Church of Christ in Murfreesboro. Tracie Shannon speaking

Aug. 23—Nashville School of Preaching begins Fall Semester. See Bulletin Board for times and classes.

Aug. 28 —Ladies Day at Hilldale Church of Christ Clarksville — Speaker: Cathy Powell See bulletin board for details.

Aug. 28—Ladies Day at Bumpus Mills Church of Christ. 8:30 am

Sept. 24-26—Marriage Seminar “God’s Blueprints for the Home” at Hilldale Church of Christ in Clarksville. With Dr. Roy Sharp and Dr. Mike Cravens. See Bulletin Board for more details.

NHC: Clara Mae Cathey, Jo Warf, PO. Box 585, Dickson, TN 37056 Olive Branch: Freddie Weatherspoon, Joan Butler, Mary Buttrey, 110 Luther Rd, Dickson, TN 37055. Hillcrest Health Care Center: Larry Glaus, Shirley Hamilton, 111 Pem-berton Dr, Ashland City, TN 37015 . Belvedere Commons: Judy Barfield, 303 S Royal Oaks Blvd, Franklin, TN 37064 Life Care Center: Kenny Pack 112 Dickson Rd, Centerville, TN 37033. THE TRACE: Ruth Nicholson, Gayle Lankford, Virginia Lynn. 8353 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221 Betty Hall –7316 Coronada Court, Nashville, TN 37221 Brookdale Belle Meade: Peggy Blessing, 6767 Brookmont Terrace, Nashville, TN 37205

Rubie Corkan Jo Corkan Aline Kerr Cecelia Black

Carol LeBlanc Lois Willis Margie Spicer Joyce Spicer

Ila Martin George Green Betty Caldwell Virginia Lynn

Sandra Stiles Sue McEndree Joan Jones Carolyn Ricketts

Jeanette England Darryl Northern Helen Dozier Charles Carver

Verna & Leon Couch Pamela Todd George & Ouida Polk

Anthony Bennett Sandra Floyd Yvonne Quillin Rhoda Hooper Karl Craun Bernice Greer Kim Marlow David Stokes June Driver Mary Hedrick Kathleen Wilson Dale Gross Norma Mayer Anita Pickard Priscilla Roebuck Doug Utley

Edie Stewart had back surgery on August 17. Debbie Johnson will have neck surgery on August 18. Becky Clark will have knee surgery on Sept. 27. Herman Herren, Debbie Couch’s Dad, will have surgery on his knee on Friday.

Get Involved

Wedding Shower for Meredith and Jake will be Sunday, August 22 at the church building at 3 pm. Meredith is registered at Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond. See Bonnie Dills for the group gift.

Sympathy

SIGN UP SHEETS for Ladies Day Saturday, November 6.

Our speaker will be Cindy Colley and her topic is:

"Back on Track" - How we can emerge from challenging times stronger and better for His glory. Lamentations 3:40 We hope all of our ladies to be involved. There are sign up sheets in the foyer for table decorating and door prize dona-tions.

Clothing Giveaway Monday, August 23 6:00-7:00 PM Please bring your own shopping bags. Set up for the Giveaway will be at 9:00 on 8/23. If you can help with set up or the Giveaway, please contact Ann Heath or Marilyn Wilkins.

Share Your Light

Thank You

WORDS

FROM THE

CROSS

John Gipson

At Golgotha God did His best and man his worst. The

greatness of Christ can be easily discerned by the seven

sentences He uttered from the cross.

(1) “Father forgive them, for they know not what they

do.” Despite everything done to Him, there was no

trace of resentment, no anger, no desire to get even.

He was still being true to His mission to seek and save

the lost.

(2) “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” The

thief was unworthy, but we must remember that

there are no hopeless cases with Jesus.

(3) ”Woman behold thy son. Son behold they mother.”

Even while he is suffering, Jesus is thinking about oth-

ers.

(4) “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me? “

Mental torment is harder than physical. Can you

think of any other time Jesus ever asked God a ques-

tion? Have you ever felt forsaken by God?

(5) “I thirst.” Is not this clear evidence of the humanity

of Jesus?

(6) “It is finished.” In the words of W.T. Hamilton, “All

that He had come to do was done. Prophecies ful-

filled; atonement made; law fulfilled; suffering over.

This is a statement of victory.”

(7) “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” There

was no doubt. His trust was still in God. God would

take care of Him. Charles Allen describes this cry and

the “cry of faith.”

The building always looks so good from the road with the beauti-

ful plants and flowers, thanks to the hard work of Lori Goodman

and her green thumb. The flower beds are kept neatly trimmed

and watered every day. We appreciate the talents God has giv-

en Lori to create beautiful spaces!

When a flashlight grows dim or quits working, do you

just throw it away? Of course not. You change the bat-

teries. . When a person messes up or finds them-

selves in a dark place, do you cast them aside? Of

course not! You help them change their batteries.

Some need AA...attention and affection; some need

AAA...attention, affection, and acceptance; some need

C....compassion; some need D...direction. And if they

still don’t seem to shine...simply sit with them quietly

and share your light.

Our Sympathy to the family of Marilyn Carpenter, who passed

away August 14. She was the wife of Elwood Carpenter and

sister-in-law of Farris Tidwell.