Abundant Life (Part 1)

John 10.7-10

Abundant life (John 10.10)

What is the abundant life Jesus promises ?

John’s testimony (20.1-9)

The risen Lord transforms discouragement into hope !

Jesus’ closest friend watches Him die .

There are rumors being spread early on Sunday morning.

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Entering the tomb, he sees – and believes ! PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
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Mary’s testimony (20.10-18) FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977 “IF ONLY … ” ` February 11, 2018
The risen Lord transforms despair into joy ! Tankersley69@cs.com
It seems to happen every time I watch a sporting event of any kind. The game seems to turn
YOUTH MINISTER on one play, or maybe a select few plays. While watching the Super Bowl last Sunday night, I
Mary’s world is shattered . Caleb Taylor 993-2151 kept saying, “If only the Eagles had chosen to kick that extra point, instead of going for the two-
caleb@churchst.org
point conversion.” I was convinced (until the end of the game) that they would ultimately regret
The angels ask, “Why are you crying ?” HISPANIC MINISTER that decision.
Hector Cruz 993-0009
Remember when Elijah feels alone ? (1 Kings 19.1-18) hectorcruz@cscofc.org I watch a high school basketball game, and catch myself saying, “If only the Tigers could have
avoided that costly turnover late in the game, the outcome may have been different.”
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Jesus can turn the deepest despair into the fullest joy ! Talitha Liggett 359-3597 I follow a Major League Baseball team throughout a long season and often think, “If only
tbl76@bellsouth.net they could have remained healthy for the balance of the season, they may have had a chance to
What is needed is a fresh perspective !
accomplish great things.”
ELDERS I wonder …
The apostles’ testimony (20.19-23) Wayne Cozart 224-2818 Is this the way we sometimes view our spiritual life? “If only I had not been faced with such a
wayne@churchst.org difficult moral dilemma … if only I had chosen to follow God earlier … if only people had treated
The risen Lord transforms disillusionment into courage !
David Jent 270-6631 me fairly … if only I could have avoided cancer … then I could have been a stronger, more
The apostles are together – but are shaking with fear. david@david jentrealty.com
david@davidjentrealty.com dedicated Christian.” I cannot help but believe God is saying to you and to me, “If only you
Don Ledford 615-714-3213 would trust me with your life, we can accomplish great things together!”
Doubts permeate the room. dledford@ledfordexchange.com Kyle
Lee Morrison 703-4044
Jesus brings peace through His Spirit. lee@churchst.org CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR JANUARY: dryer sheets

Their courage is renewed – and their boldness changes the world! UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS:
DEACONSSteve Allen 359-
4616 There are 24 Valentine bags for our shut-ins in Room 13.
Steve Allen 359-4616
What is our testimony? Kenneth Bailey 993-2159 February 13 Life Line Screening in the annex. Remember, you need to
Grover Collins 359-5386 pre-register for this event.
Can we learn from John, Mary, and the apostles? Matt Ervin 637-1830
Greg Hardison 703-4231 February 13 Disaster Relief, bus will leave at 7:30.
Most importantly, the risen Lord transforms death into life ! Joel Hargrove 652-7143
Robert Hopkins 364-3927 February 13 Secret Friends will meet at 5:30. We ask you to bring soup,
Are we dead in sin? Gary Lancaster 359-5215 crackers, fixings, dessert, or drinks. Also bring a gift for your
Kelly Lane 359-5986 secret friend. Afterward, there will be a planning night for
Joe Liggett 359-4929 our upcoming Ladies Nite. Hope you can attend. This will be
The resurrection of Jesus makes forgiveness, salvation, and
Ray Wakefield 359-2328
life possible! Clifford Whitaker 637-3507 in Room 13 at 6:30.
Britt Wiles 359-7702 February 15 Bloodmobile in annex, 1 til 5.
Jesus shows us the way to abundant and everlasting life! Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814 February 18 Bridal Shower for Marie Cruz from 2 til 3:30 in Room 13.
 Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Keith Childers had knee replacement surgery last
week.
 Amanda Jett had surgery last week.
BY CALEB  David Thompson has been diagnosed with cancer.
He will begin treatments this week.
February 11 Carlton Bless
Look to Jesus!  Jimmy Nix, brother of Faye Lentz, had a stroke last
week. February 12 Nancy Childers
February 13 Cindy Bolton
Have you ever been driving down the road and suddenly realize you are no longer in your lane? Continue to Remember in Prayer ... Bethany Cole
Most of the time this happens because we are focusing on something other than the road. Maybe Eve Robbins - 16
 Ross Beckham, Sherry Bills, Jordan Burgett, Tyler Cole,
Cortney Tankersley
we are looking at the house off in the distance, or the cool car that we just passed, or maybe we Tom Cook, Sheldon Davis, Kaity Hopkins, Harold Long
February 14 Bobby Bills
are distracted by our cell phone. Whatever the distractions may be, they are all dangerous to our  Stacey McMeen, (granddaughter of Faye Lentz), Mike Kelly Street
McCollum, (son of Shirley McCollum), Martha Andrews,
well-being, as well as to that of the people around us. (friend of Ralphine Derryberry) February 15 David Hargrove
February 17 Doris Collins
The same is true in our walk with Jesus. When are distracted by the “things” around us, we put Ongoing Prayer Needs Bill Derryberry
ourselves in danger. Hebrews 12.1-2 tells us, “ … since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of Monna Lou Rucker
 IN HOME SHUT-INS
witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with Emmaline Bless, Theola Blue, Wynona Clark, Betty
endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip,
We have received a thank you note from:
Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Roslyn Sutherland.
faith … ” Stacey McMeen & Kevin Miller.
 NHC LEWISBURG Please stop & read.
Bobbye Lou Adcock, Anna Bailey, Pat Blackmore,
When our focus in life becomes more about the people, places, and things around us, we Norman Evanko, Margaret Morton, Elise Murphy, ********************
consequently take our eyes off of Jesus and the hope that he gives us. Margaret Tyree, James Whitsett, Alice Willis, Elizabeth
Wood Congratulations to Joe & Desiree Luce
Look to the one who endured the cross for everything! upon the birth of a granddaughter
 NHC OAKWOOD
on January 31, in Texas.
Betty Carter, Charles Estes, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn
Shelton
With love, *********************
Caleb Taylor  VILLAGE MANOR
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Bobby Cowser, Nancy ROAD TRIP
Derryberry, Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita
There will be a road trip to Posey’s Restaurant
Weaver in Hazel Green, AL on February 20.
 OUR MILITARY Sign up on white board. Bus will leave at 10 am.
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd
Lowrance
 OUR MISSION POINTS
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico);
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
FOR THE RECORD
AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home; February 4, 2018
February 18 (3:00 pm) Mexico Meeting (Chapel Hill)
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local
February 18 (4:30 pm) 6th and under Devotional (annex) AM 352*
Hispanic Ministry
Hispanic 27
February 18 (7:00 pm) All Ages Bowling (Funtime Bowl) PM 151
February 22 - 25 (5:00 pm) CYC (Gatlinburg) We are rejoicing with Bible Class 309*
the Joe Luce family Wed. Night 214
on their decisions
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR CYC to become Christians. Contribution $12,729.05
On Friday night, February 2,
SIGN UP FOR ADVANCE! Joe, Ellie & Kylee * includes Hispanic group
were all baptized into Christ. #
119 days until summer camp!!! includes Area Wide group
Their address is: 780 Hull Ave.
Lewisburg, TN 37091