Discovering Unsearchable Riches

Ephesians 6.18-20
The aftermath of Christmas

Enjoy

the gifts.

Discover the deeper

meaning

of life.

Make every day a holiday!

We often say, We celebrate

Christians,

rejoice

Jesus

every day!

STAFF

CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
931.359.3597

PULPIT MINISTER

True joy is not dependent upon our

Christians have every reason to

circumstances
celebrate

Kyle Bolton
993-3520
kyle@churchst.org

FAMILY MINISTER

we have the unsearchable riches of Christ!

Bill Tankersley 993-8977

Tankersley69@cs.com

ORDER OF WORSHIP December 25, 2016

YOUTH MINISTER

He begins by introducing the idea of the whole

Strength

armor

HISPANIC MINISTER

of God.

Hector Cruz
993-0009
hectorcruz@cscofc.org

is needed in order to wear this armor and to properly wield the sword.

Strength comes by

prayer

SECRETARY

Talitha Liggett 359-3597

tbl76@bellsouth.net

the battle cannot be fought in our own power.

ELDERS

Christian soldiers must pray. (18-20)

Pray in the

Spirit

Pray on all

Pray

always

Seize

alert

with all kinds of prayers and requests.

. (18b)

This is not the same as

Be

Wayne Cozart 359-5467

wayne@churchst.org
David Jent
270-6631
david@david jentrealty.com
Don Ledford
359-3310
dledford@ledfordexchange.com
Lee Morrison 359-2142
lee@churchst.org

. (18a)

occasions

always

praying. (Note the warning in Matthew 6.7.)

and watchful.

opportunities

to take things to God in prayer.

Pray for

others

Pray for all

. (18c-20)

Christians

(18c) and pray for

ministers

. (19-20)

What about us?

9:00 AM Service

Caleb Taylor
993-2151
caleb@churchst.org

Paul gives tips for discovering unsearchable riches.

We must not only discover unsearchable riches of Christ, but

also
demonstrate
them. (Ephesians 3.8-12)

Welcome
Song Leader
Preacher
Reading
Scripture
Prayer
Sermon
Closing Prayer

6:00 PM Service

Greg Hardison
NO SERVICE
Bill Tankersley
Kyle Bolton
Grayson Wiles
Ephesians 3:8-12
Kenneth Bailey
Discovering Unsearchable Riches
Will Wilson

Item for childrens home for December: Liquid laundry detergent.

December Events:

DEACONS

Sunday, December 25, there will NOT be an evening service.

Steve Allen
359-4616
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
Grover Collins 359-5386
Matt Ervin
637-1830
Greg Hardison 703-4231
Joel Hargrove
652-7143
Robert Hopkins 364-3927
Gary Lancaster 359-5215
Kelly Lane
359-5986
Joe Liggett
359-4929
Ray Wakefield 359-2328
Clifford Whitaker 637-3507
Britt Wiles
359-7702
Mike Wiles
359-4165
Will Wilson
293-6814

Dec. 26
Dec. 28

Office will be closed for the holiday.

Our deacons will be conducting a special service.
There will not be classes . This service will probably be
held in the annex, due to construction in auditorium.

Ladies: Anyone interested in being on one of the tea & shower teams,
please contact: Sandra Wolaver, Mariallen Finley, Betsye Ledford or
Ginger Hardison.

Remember in Prayer

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Hershel Davis is in now at home.

Continue to Remember ...

BY

CALEB

Love Wins,
We know that the Bible tells us to love others. We know that as Christians we should be kind and treat others
with love because that is what God does with us. But when it comes to daily life, it can be hard to really believe
that loving others is the way to go. It seems like it would be easier and make us feel better to get revenge on
those who have treated us wrongly. And even though it has become normal to feel this way, lets take a look at
three reasons why love wins out over revenge.
Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13:3, Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast.
1. Love frees us. When we hold grudges and refuse to forgive, we are not teaching someone a lesson.
What we are doing is making ourselves mad, angry, and bitter. Holding grudges and keeping hatred in
our hearts is only going to end up hurting us in the long run; we will end up unhappy and frustrated.
When we choose to forgive and love others, regardless of what they did to us, we find ourselves being
freed. Instead of always being angry and upset, we can get past those things and move on with our life.
God tells us to love others because it frees us. It allows us to continue on with our lives and to heal.
2. Love sets us apart. Most people respond with bitterness, revenge, and hate when someone does something wrong to them. Imagine if we choose to love instead? Do we think that might make someone take
a second glance at us? Do we think that might open some opportunities to share Jesus with someone?
When we choose to walk in love with others it will set us apart. Walking in love is certainly different
than the norm, but it is certainly better! People will begin to notice when we respond to others and
difficult situations with love.
3. Love restores. The great thing about choosing to love is that it brings restoration to the situation. It
can cause friendships to be mended and things to get back to normal much quicker than if we respond
in hate and anger.
Loving others is something were encouraged to do in the Bible. Its not always the easiest path to take, but if we
choose to respond to others in love, it will be worth it! So, the next time we are tempted to get really angry, lose
our cool, or even take revenge on someone, lets take a few moments to reflect. Realize that if we respond to the
person and situation in love, we will find ourselves set free, set apart, and restored!
Take some time today to think about what real love is by reading 1 Corinthians 13. It shows a great picture of
what true love looks like.
With Love,
Caleb Taylor

Hershel Davis, Bill Fulghum, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip, Ruth

Hargrove, Mary Hopkins, James Jordan, Faye Lentz,
Shirley McCollum, Jack Miller, Jack Milligan,
Emma Lancaster (mother of B J Holt), Lyla Kate Johnson
(granddaughter of Amy Fuller), Joann Frame (sister of
Frances Burgett),
Kurt
Massey (cousin of Donna
Hargrove), Barbara Chunn, (aunt of Kim Anderson &
Keith Childers), Holland Townes, (granddaughter of Steve
& Pam Allen), Keith Green, (son of Patsy Derryberry),
Jesse Ervin, (brother of Sue Willoughby and grandfather
of Matt Ervin), Kurtz Stiteler, (father of Kathy Cole), Joe
Essner, Mallory Gabard Cruz, (granddaughter of Hilda
Lasater), Carl Johnson, Mark & Matthew Johnson, (sons
of Wayne & Vickie Johnson, bus drivers), Camille Turner,
(mother of Jenna Wilson), Peggy Morgan, Rollie Beard,
Ray Locke
IN HOME SHUT-INS
Ross Beckham, Theola Blue, Betty Daniels, Sadie Graves,
Ruth Hargrove, Margaret Morton, Billy & Alice Willis
NHC LEWISBURG/MERIHIL
Anna Bailey, Joetta Bigham, Louise Hargrove, Elise
Murphy, Marie Musgrave, Larry Sharp, Patsy Spence,
Elizabeth Wood
NHC OAKWOOD
Emmaline Bless, Betty Carter, Roslyn Collins,
Phillips, Ethel Short

Dorothy

Dec. 26

Catina Cheatham
Lenoir Courtemanche
Grayson Garrett 16
Houston Williams 14
Tommy Bledsoe
Buddy Wiles
LaDelle Smith
Aaron Wiles
Virginia Wilson
Harold Long

Dec. 27
Dec. 28
Dec. 30
Dec. 31

Dec. 27
Dec. 29

Jack & Ann Miller - 53 yrs

Austin & Ruth Grogan - 69 yrs
Ross & Sandy Tate - 52 yrs
Nathan & Amanda Jett - 16 yrs

Dec. 30

.
We have received a thank you note from:
Bobbye Lou Adcock.
Please stop and read.
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VILLAGE MANOR
Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry, Elizabeth
Hardison, Bobby Martin, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver
SUMMIT
Pat Blackmore, Louise Bogle
OUR MILITARY
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Nate & Brittany
Leyba, Todd Lowrance, Logan Tate
OUR MISSION POINTS
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico),
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
AGAPE; Freed-Hardeman University; Heritage Christian;
Fishers of Men; Tennessee Childrens Home; World
Christian Broadcasting
**************
Our love and sympathy is extended to the
family of Mrs. Lillian Wakefield.
No arrangements at this time.

From the staff at Church Street:

Kyle, Bill, Caleb, Hector, Talitha,
LaDelle, Hellen, Benny & Clarence.

FOR THE RECORD

December 18, 2016

AM
Hispanic
PM
Bible Class
Summit
Wed. Nite
Contribution $9827.00
*includes Hispanic on AM

325*
50
121
268
4
195