Discovering Our Purpose

DISCOVERING
Ephesians 1.3-6 OUR

Do we even realize how blessed we are? Do we “get it”?

Are we sometimes like the Emmaus-bound disciples ?

Ephesians
(Luke 24.13-35)

We are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1.3-10)

God chose us, in Christ, before the creation of the world!

His plan is for us to be holy and blameless .

He decided that we can be adopted as His children, through Jesus Christ. STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
We can be accepted, in Jesus, because of His grace . Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
kyle@churchst.org
He reveals to us the mystery of His will. FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977 A SIGN OF THE TIMES ` March 11, 2018
All can be gathered together as one , in Christ. Tankersley69@cs.com “It is outdated. It is dangerous. The letters are warped, cracking, and no longer fit.”
YOUTH MINISTER
These are just some of the complaints that have been lodged through the years against
Caleb Taylor 993-2151
What does it mean to be Christian? (Quick review) caleb@churchst.org that old church sign and marquee in the back parking lot bordering West Commerce Street.
But, have you noticed the sign, recently? It is brand new! Though similar in appearance in
HISPANIC MINISTER
Can one truly be Christian without being a devoted follower in the footsteps of Jesus? many ways, the new electronic marquee provides us with an even better opportunity to
Hector Cruz 993-0009
hectorcruz@cscofc.org
hectorcruz@churchst.org advertise events, give a short thought for the day, or even display pictures! Maybe, just
There are several key points in the gospel message. maybe, people will notice the new sign, be captivated by it, and be drawn to it, eager to
SECRETARY
learn more.
Talitha Liggett 359-3597
There is no justification without rebirth (baptism). (John 3.3-7) tbl76@bellsouth.net But let’s face it ... we really didn’t need a fancy new sign to accomplish that goal. I wonder …
what might happen if each of us now makes a renewed commitment to be a living display
Faith without works is dead – and dead faith cannot save! (James 2.14-26) of the presence and the power of God at work in our life? Will anyone notice? Will anyone
ELDERS
be captivated by it, and even drawn to it, eager to learn more?
True justification is marked by perseverance in righteousness – to the very end! (Mark 10.17-22) Wayne Cozart 224-2818
wayne@churchst.org
Let me issue each of us a personal challenge. Each time we see and notice the new church
sign in the future (on any day of the week), let’s be reminded that God wants to use us to be
Faith must be centered in Jesus – as both Savior and Lord! (Luke 6.46; John 20.28) David Jent 270-6631 “a sign of the times,” offering a message of hope, love, and forgiveness to any who long to
david@david jentrealty.com
david@davidjentrealty.com
see and hear it. Will people notice Jesus living in us as quickly and as easily as they notice
Serving Jesus involves self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus daily! (Luke 9.23) Don Ledford 615-714-3213 the change in our church sign? Will they be drawn to us in an attempt to learn more?
dledford@ledfordexchange.com
Without holiness , no one will see the Lord! (Hebrews 12.14) Remember … God works in mysterious ways! So, let’s each make a renewed commitment to
Lee Morrison 703-4044
live a life that is “a sign of the times” for all to see.
lee@churchst.org
Kyle
What is our purpose? (Ephesians)
DEACONSSteve Allen 359-
Praise His glory. (1.11-12) 4616 CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR MARCH: bottled orange juice or grape juice
Steve Allen 359-4616
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
Demonstrate His grace . (2.4-7) Grover Collins 359-5386
MARCH EVENTS: Campers will return from Advance today around 12:45.
Matt Ervin 637-1830 March 18 - 21 Gospel Meeting at Antioch church of Christ. Dan Cottrell will be
Display His manifold wisdom . (3.8-11) Greg Hardison 703-4231
doing the preaching.
Joel Hargrove 652-7143
We are challenged to live a life worthy of the calling we Robert Hopkins 364-3927 March 18 Easter Egg Hunt for 6th grade and under at the home of Grover
Gary Lancaster 359-5215 & Peggy Collins from 2 til 4. Bring your baskets.
have received. (4.1) Kelly Lane 359-5986
Joe Liggett 359-4929 March 21 WOW in the annex at 5:30 - bring a friend!
Ray Wakefield 359-2328
What does such a life look like? Clifford Whitaker 637-3507 March 27 Tennessee Children’s Home truck will be here. Lists are up front.
Britt Wiles 359-7702
What is involved? (4.2 – 5.20) Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814
 Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries

Continue to Remember in Prayer ...

 Jack Bomar, Dan Courtemanche, Carl Johnson, Jim
BY CALEB Rucker, Larry Sharp, Stanley Smith, James Tankersley,
Pat Vandiver
March 12 Ronda Humphrey
Walking in the Light Ongoing Prayer Needs Laura Jent
March 14 Matt Ervin
 IN HOME SHUT-INS Jessica Hargrove
Have you ever been walking outside and suddenly you feel 10 degrees colder? You look around to Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn, Wynona Clark, Betty Steven Worsham
Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip, March 15 Janie Cozart
figure out what in the world happened, only to notice that you are walking in a shadow. It is easy to Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike McCollum, Roslyn March 17 Michael Werner
notice that there is a significant difference between walking in the shadow and walking in the light. Sutherland.
 NHC LEWISBURG
When we walk in the shadow we feel cold, we can’t see as well, and we can easily notice the March 14 Charlie & Joyce Foster - 54 yrs
Bobbye Lou Adcock, Anna Bailey, Pat Blackmore,
March 16 Will & Jenna Wilson - 27 yrs
difference. However, when we walk in the light, we have warmth and we can see where we are going. Norman Evanko, Margaret Morton, Elise Murphy, Jim
March 17 Steve & Kristi Hobbs - 28 yrs
Rucker, Larry Sharp, Stanley Smith, Margaret Tyree,
James Whitsett, Alice Willis, Elizabeth Wood
When it comes to our spirituality, it is easy to tell when we are walking with God (in the light), and
when we are walking in sin (in the darkness). We can feel the differences in our walk, in our  NHC OAKWOOD
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton
relationships, and in our attitude, when we choose to leave the light.
 VILLAGE MANOR
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Bobby Cowser, Nancy
1 John 1:7 tells us, “If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one Derryberry, Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita UPCOMING LADIES DAYS
another, and the blood of Christ cleanses us from all sins.” Weaver March 17 - Chapel Hill Church of Christ
Speaker, Lori Boyd
 OUR MILITARY
Choose light. Walk with Jesus, and have your sins forgiven! Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd April 7 - East Main Church of Christ
Lowrance Speaker, Denise Martin
With love,  OUR MISSION POINTS April 7 - Rocky Point Church of Christ
Caleb Taylor Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); April 14 - Farmington Church of Christ
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail Speaker, Michelle Massey
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
April 27 - Church Street Church of Christ
AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home;
Speaker, Nicole Young
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local
Hispanic Ministry

We have received a thank you note from:

TODAY! (12:45 pm) Return from Spring Advance (Camp Hickory Hills) Roy & Anna Bolton.
March 11 (4:00 pm) City of Children meeting (Church Street) Please stop & read.
FOR THE RECORD
March 14 (8:00 pm) Dairy Queen trip (All ages) ******************** March 4, 2018
March 16 (7:00 pm) Guys sleepover (Caleb’s house)
AM 369*
March 17 (11:00 am) Cracker Barrel Brunch (grades 7-12) Hispanic 40
18-24 mons. - SUNDAY MORNING
March 18 (2-4 pm) Egg Hunt (Collins’ home) PM 161
Savannah Smith
Bible Class 327*
March 18 (5:00 pm) Area-Wide Devotional (Cornersville)
3rd, 4th, & 5th grade - Wed. Night Wed. Night 192
March 21 (5:30 pm) WOW (Annex)
Cade Cheatham
Contribution $14,534.46
91 days until summer camp!!! ***************
* includes Hispanic group