“I’m Not Ashamed … ”

Romans 1.16-17

Passionate conviction

Paul leaves no doubt regarding where he stands.

Can we say the same?

“I am not ashamed of the gospel … ” (Romans 1.16-17)

Does he have reason to act ashamed?

STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

What does it mean to be Christian? PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
Can one truly be Christian without being a devoted follower in the footsteps of Jesus? kyle@churchst.org
FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977 “HAVE A NICE DAY!’ ` March 4, 2018
Allowing faith to be no more than a simple assent or acknowledgement of Jesus promises false
Tankersley69@cs.com It is a familiar greeting — one that is often shared between people who know one another,
peace – like walking on thin ice.
YOUTH MINISTER and even between those who do not. The grocery worker puts the last item in the bag and
Caleb Taylor 993-2151 says, “Have a nice day.” People cross paths while walking down the street and say, “Have a
Those who teach such a brand of noncommittal faith are simply seeking to avoid the problems caleb@churchst.org nice day.” Walmart actually hires greeters whose sole purpose is to welcome customers as
caused by adding works to faith as prerequisites for salvation. HISPANIC MINISTER they enter and speak kindly to them as they leave. One might argue that, when a Walmart
Hector Cruz 993-0009 greeter says, “Have a nice day!” to someone who is leaving the store, he is simply doing his
Though their motives may be pure, they are clearly swinging the pendulum too far in the hectorcruz@cscofc.org job. Maybe so, but why does a person want such a job in the first place?
opposite direction. SECRETARY
For over a century, the southern section of the United States has developed a reputation
Talitha Liggett 359-3597
tbl76@bellsouth.net
which is known nationwide as “southern hospitality.” Generally speaking, one expects to be
Key points in the gospel message greeted, welcomed, and treated with warmth and kindness while spending time in “the
south.” For the most part, this reputation continues to be fed by the consistent behavior of
There is no justification without rebirth (baptism). (John 3.3-7) ELDERS many people who live in this region of the country.
Wayne Cozart 224-2818 All of this gives us pause to think. What kind of public persona do we, the church that
Faith without works is dead – and dead faith cannot save! (James 2.14-26) wayne@churchst.org belongs to Jesus Christ portray to the general public. Do others see in us a dose of “southern
David Jent 270-6631 hospitality”? Hopefully, they see that — and even more! Do they see a family of believers
True justification is marked by perseverance in righteousness – to the very end! (Mark 10.17-22) david@david jentrealty.com
david@davidjentrealty.com who truly and genuinely loves and honors one another? Do they see people who would be
Don Ledford 615-714-3213 willing to go to any length to meet the needs of someone who is genuinely struggling? Most
Faith must be centered in Jesus – as both Savior and Lord! (Luke 6.46; John 20.28) dledford@ledfordexchange.com importantly, do they see Jesus?
Lee Morrison 703-4044 My prayer is that we, the Church Street Church of Christ might clearly be seen and identi-
Serving Jesus involves self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus daily! (Luke 9.23) lee@churchst.org fied as a reflection of the love of Jesus in this community. Oh — and “Have a nice day!”
Kyle
Without holiness , no one will see the Lord! (Hebrews 12.14) DEACONSSteve Allen 359-
4616 CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR MARCH: bottled orange juice or grape juice
Steve Allen 359-4616
Questions to consider … Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
Grover Collins 359-5386
UPCOMING MARCH EVENTS:
Why does today’s church sometimes seem weak ? Matt Ervin 637-1830
Greg Hardison 703-4231 March 4 Elders, deacons & ministers meeting at 4:30 in Rm 13.
Joel Hargrove 652-7143 March 4 Bowling for all ages after evening service at Funtime Bowl.
Why are we able to claim conversions and add members, but still have Robert Hopkins 364-3927
little impact on our culture? Gary Lancaster 359-5215 March 9 - 11 Spring Advance — turn those applications in TODAY!
Kelly Lane 359-5986
Why are Christians often indistinguishable from the world? Joe Liggett 359-4929
Ray Wakefield 359-2328
Don’t forget to run those clocks forward 1 hour on
Clifford Whitaker 637-3507
Are we settling for a form of godliness, but denying its power ? Britt Wiles 359-7702 Saturday night, March 10th!
(2 Timothy 3.5) Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814
Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Stanley Smith, brother-in-law of Susie Walker, is in VA
Hospital.

Continue to Remember in Prayer ...

 Jack Bomar, Dan Courtemanche, Carl Johnson, Jim March 4 Danny Wilson
Rucker, Larry Sharp, Pat Vandiver March 6 Maria Buzan
March 7 Karen Ketchum
Ongoing Prayer Needs March 8 Kristin Bailey
Linda Cope
 IN HOME SHUT-INS Emma Emmitt
Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn, Wynona Clark, Betty Wickey Gower
Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip, Keith Stacey
Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike McCollum, Roslyn Andrea Woodard
Sutherland. March 9 Bryce Arnold
 NHC LEWISBURG Roy Bolton
Bobbye Lou Adcock, Anna Bailey, Pat Blackmore, Billy Cook
Emmaline Bless, Norman Evanko, Margaret Morton, March 10 Anna Stewart
Elise Murphy, Jim Rucker, Larry Sharp, Margaret Tyree,
James Whitsett, Alice Willis, Elizabeth Wood March 5 Matt & Kelly Thomas
March 8 Jeremy & Ashley Rodgers - 10 yrs
 NHC OAKWOOD March 9 Sheldon & Pam Davis
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton
 VILLAGE MANOR
UPCOMING LADIES DAYS
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Bobby Cowser, Nancy
Derryberry, Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita March 17 - Chapel Hill Church of Christ
Weaver Speaker, Lori Boyd
 OUR MILITARY April 7 - East Main Church of Christ
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd Speaker, Denise Martin
Lowrance April 14 - Farmington Church of Christ
 OUR MISSION POINTS Speaker, Michelle Massey
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); April 27 - Church Street Church of Christ
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail Speaker, Nicole Young
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
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AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home;
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local We would like to welcome Donna Grimes
Hispanic Ministry to our family here at Church Street.
Her address is:
Maple Grove Apts. #2494
1230 S Ellington Pkwy
We have received thank you notes from:
931-505-0438
Laquita Weaver, Billy & JoEllen Haislip,
Faye Lentz & Betty Daniels.
Please stop & read.
FOR THE RECORD
******************** February 25, 2018

4 YR OLDS - SUNDAY MORNING AM 334*

Hispanic 35
Logan Haislip & Stratton Smith
CYC 36
*************** PM 161
Bible Class 299*
Congratulations to Wed. Night 200
Ryan & Leighanne Lancaster
on the birth of a baby boy.
Contribution $10,021.00
Scott Thomas was born
February 28, 2018.
* includes Hispanic group & CYC