PULASKI STREET BULLETIN

THOSE TO SERVE
SUNDAY MORNING GREETERS – JULY 6, 2014
Front Door – David and Charlotte Grooms
West Door – Shane and Denise Hughes
East Door – Vickie Crouch and Rudie Jeane Hood
AUDITORIUM CLASS PRAYER..............................................T.J. Hughes
MORNING WORSHIP – JULY 6
OPENING PRAYER….....................................................J. Fred Johnston
PRESIDE AT TABLE.....................................Charlie Holt and Biff Helton
SERVE AT TABLE
Chris Sockwell...............................................................Cam Mashburn
Brad Nielsen............................................................................Joe Cook
Larry Pope......................................................................Jonathan King
USHERS
Coy Green, Caleb Shadrick
Danny Tice, Steve Leeper, Gene Staggs
June 18 and June 22
Wednesday Bible Study….....................................215
Sunday Morning Bible Study.……….......................261
Sunday Morning Worship.………............................355
Sunday Evening Worship.…….....…........................161
Contribution (Budget $8,300)…..................$8,716.38
(Average through May)...............................$9,401.11
Pulaski Street Church of Christ
247 Pulaski Street
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
NONPROFIT ORG.
U. S. POSTAGE PAID
LAWRENCEBURG, TN
PERMIT NO. 112
If you cannot serve on Sunday morning, please call Reggie Holt at 629-8920.
SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE – JULY 6
Ushers..................................Kenneth Kidd and Billy Helton III
Front Door Greeters.............................Bob and Linda Markus
Scripture Reading, Matthew 26:1-5..………….………..…Eric Nutt
Lead Prayer..........................................................Brad Nielsen
Closing Prayer………………………………………………….Olen Springer
Communion & Contribution................................Jim Donnelly
If you cannot serve on Sunday evening,
please call Eric Nutt at 242-3566.
WEDNESDAY EVENING – JULY 9
Scripture Reading, Isaiah 9:8-13…………..........................Brent Thomas
Lead Prayer……………........................................................James Weeks
Closing Prayer……...............................................................Mark Evans
If you cannot serve on Wednesday, please call Reggie Holt at 629-8920.
VAN DRIVERS FOR July 6 and 9
Call the driver listed below if you won’t be riding the van.
SUNDAY MORNING
Tim Miller: 244-6113.
SUNDAY EVENING
Jackie Keaton: 762-0017.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Tim Hammond: 852-4832.
If you cannot drive the van, please contact Scott Harris at 629-5994.
PROJECTOR OPERATORS FOR July 6 and 9
Sunday Morning………...........................Jacob Cothren
Sunday Evening Service..................................Darrin McKamey
Wednesday Evening………..................Scott Harris
SERVING THROUGHOUT JULY
Nursery Attendant….............................................................Jan Clifton
Baptismal Clothes...................................Jerri Harris and Penny Helton
Auditorium Class Song Leader…………....................................Sam Boyd
Sunday Morning Song Leader………………………............…………..Eric Nutt
Sunday Evening Song Leader…………………...........………….Jeremy Gargis
Wednesday Evening Song Leader…........................................Joe Cook
Prepare Communion..................Cathy Thompson and Midge Turman
Pick up Cups......................................................Bob and Linda Markus
Pulaski Street Church of Christ
247 Pulaski Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Phone: (931) 762-5161
Fax: (931) 762-5269
[email protected]
www.pulaskistreet.org
VOLUME 25, NUMBER 25
June 26, 2014
The Bible Can Be Understood
Sometimes people say to me, “I can’t understand the Bible.” They feel that the Bible was not written in order to
be understood. The reality is that nothing could be further from the truth. The Bible claims to be accessible to the
simple (Ps. 19:7, Ps. 119:130) and able to be understood by all (Dt. 30:11-14). I want to think about a couple of reasons
for accepting that the Bible can be understood and then note what I believe is the reason some people feel this way.
The Bible can be understood because God is the author. We are reminded that “God is not the author of
confusion” (1 Cor. 14:33). If we accept by faith the claims of inspiration, then we understand that the Bible is the word
of God (2 Tim. 3:16, 2 Pet. 1:20-21). We also accept that God has a message that He desires to reveal to man, and He
used the medium of words (1 Cor. 2:13). Simply stated, God desires to communicate with mankind (Heb. 1:1-2). Since
God wrote something for us, wouldn’t He write it in a way it could be understood?
CLOSING PRAYER…………...............................................Tony Allen
The elders ask that our Bible readings come from
the King James or the New King James versions.
PULASKI STREET BULLETIN
SCHEDULE of SERVICES
Sunday Bible Classes…………..........………….9:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship……………………10:25 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship…………….….……6:00 p.m.*
Wednesday night………………........…………...7:00 p.m.
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(*Each 4 and 5 Sunday evening service is at 1 p.m.)
SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES
♦ On WDXE AM 1370 ♦ at 12:45 p.m. ♦
♦ Monday through Friday ♦
The upcoming week of June 30-July 4 will be hosted
by the CREWSTOWN Church of Christ.
PANTRY LIST
Rice - 1 lb. bag
Pinto or white beans - 1 lb. bag (dried)
Oats - 18 or 42 oz. box or individual packets
Salmon - 15 oz. can
Jelly - 18/32 oz. jar
Chicken noodle soup - 10.5 oz. can
Canned vegetables - 15 oz. cans (corn, green beans,
peas, baked beans)
Canned fruit - 15 oz. cans
Fruit or vegetable juice - 46 oz. can or bottle
MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ALSO WELCOME!
Thank you!
The Bible can be understood because reading it and believing it is what is required for one to be saved (Acts
11:14). God has one basic desire for mankind. He “…desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the
truth” (1 Tim. 2:4). He has given only one means by which we might know His revealed truth (John 17:17) and come to
faith (Rom. 10:17). It is His plan that we hear and learn (John 6:45). It is His plan that we “know” the truth and be freed
from the condemnation of sin (John 8:32).
I am not suggesting that there is no subject, verse, or even book of the Bible (e.g. Zechariah or Revelation) that
poses some difficulties in understanding. In fact, Peter clearly stated that some of the Scripture is “hard to understand”
(2 Pet. 3:16). However, notice he said “hard to understand,” not impossible. In the same verse, he said that “untaught”
men use the Scriptures improperly. Certainly, being properly taught is a key to understanding (Acts 8:30-31, Neh. 8:8, 2
Tim. 2:2).
So, why is it that some feel that the Bible cannot be understood? I believe the biggest reason is because of a
lack of diligent study (2 Tim. 2:15, Acts 17:11). Many people find plenty of time for TV or hobbies, but no time to read,
much less study, their Bibles. God wrote the Bible. It is the most fascinating book ever known to mankind, yet it is often
neglected for the trivial, leading to the feeling that it just can’t be understood.
“…by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which,
when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ).” -Eph. 3:3-4
Joe Williams
ELDERS: Tim Hammond, 852-4832
J. Fred Johnston, 762-4485
Bob Markus, 762-9779
Eric Nutt, 242-3566
Please speak with the elder chairman regarding anything you'd like for the elders to discuss or to arrange a time to meet with them.
The elder chairman for July and August is Tim Hammond.
DEACONS: Shayne Adams Joe Cook Jacob Cothren Jim Donnelly Scott Harris Biff Helton
Billy Helton III Reggie Holt Shane Hughes Kenneth Kidd Mark Miller Brad Nielsen Olen Springer
MINISTERS: Joe Williams, 279-0253
Jeremy Gargis, 231-9557
AGAPE COUNSELING OFFICE, 762-8502
YOUTH NEWS
June 25th-July 1st – Mission Trip! Please keep us in your
prayers as we go to Walterboro, SC!
July 13th – Songs of Summer! We will leave after the invitation song
to go to the 8:30 p.m. session.. Bring money for your supper.
July 14th – Mondays for Moms! Bring your kids to the Fellowship
Building from 9:30-11:30 a.m. We will teach a lesson, have activities,
games, arts and crafts, and a snack! Teens, be at the fellowship
building by 9:00 a.m.!
July 14th-16th – Make Me a Servant! If any of our Golden Agers
have things around the yard that need to be done or cleaned up, let
me or Josh Ross know.
July 16th – Widows and Widowers Dinner! Please come to a dinner
at 5:30 p.m. to show honor and love to our widows and widowers!
July 17th-18th – Make Me a Servant Reward Trip! Tell Josh ASAP if
you plan to go on the trip with us!
July 21st – Mondays for Moms! Bring your kids to the Fellowship
Building from 9:30-11:30 a.m. We will teach a lesson, have activities,
games, arts and crafts, and a snack! Teens, be at the fellowship
building by 9:00 a.m.!
July 23rd - Songs Class! Join us at 6:15 p.m. for a time of learning,
worship, and edification!
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July 24th – White Water Rafting! Let me know by June 22 .
July 27th – Songs of Summer Finale! We will meet in the parking lot
at 5:15 p.m. to go to Florence. Bring money for your supper.
July 28th-30th – Tweens Day Camp!
THANK YOU
Dear Pulaski Street Church,
Thank you for the food, cards, calls, and flowers sent over
the years Phil fought cancer. Your care and concern were
appreciated.
The Wilson family
Pulaski Street Church of Christ,
Thank you for the outpouring of affection during our time
of mourning. The food and the visits were a blessing to our family.
Sincerely,
The Eledge family
Dear Pulaski Street family,
Thank you all for the calls, cards, thoughts, and prayers for
our family at the time of our loss.
The Gambrell family
Thank you for the flowers and cards. Thank you, too, for
the prayers and kind words offered during the passing of Roger
Gunnell.
Beatrice Gunnell and Donna Wells
you all.
Thank you for your prayers, calls, visit, and cards. We love
Bob and Martha Belew
To the elders and people of Pulaski Street Church of Christ,
I am so touched by your thoughts and prayers on my
behalf. With your prayers and the help of Jesus Christ, I feel I’m well
on the road to recovery. Your brother in Christ, Steve Williamson
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED
(Addresses are listed when possible in case you'd like to send a card.)
THERESA BROWN is undergoing physical therapy at NHC
Lawrenceburg, Rm. 106B, after recent knee replacement surgery.
NHC: 374 Brink St. Home: 1883 Fall River Road, L’burg, TN 38464.
JACK BUTLER is home and recovering well after having heart stent
placement surgery last week. 1000 Pine Circle, L’burg, TN 38464.
CALEB EVANS had outpatient surgery on Monday, June 23, for
fractures of both bones in his lower leg. He will have a cast on his
leg for about a month. 41 Planters Circle, Leoma, TN 38468.
NATALIE HAISLIP was scheduled to return home Tuesday, June 24,
after a stay at NHC Scott for physical therapy following knee
replacement. 702 9th Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.
WAYNE SNIDER has not been feeling well, possibly due to
medication he is taking. 703 Lloyd Street, L’burg, TN 38464.
RICKEY CROUCH, husband of Vickie Crouch, is being treated with
medication for ongoing back problems. 1619 Hilltop Drive, L’burg.
ANN HUGHES, daughter of Mary Williams and sister-in-law of Joyce
Clark, may be able to return home this Thursday or Friday from
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Cleveland, OH after her recent open heart surgery. 1000 5 Avenue,
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.
MILDRED JACKSON, sister of James Weeks, is not doing very well.
She has diabetes and other health problems. 1946 Summertown
Hwy., Hohenwald, TN 38462.
VILLARD KING, uncle of Diane Springer and brother-in-law of Wayne
Snider, had leg amputation surgery on Friday, June 20, at Maury
Regional Hospital. 417 7th Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.
PEGGY MCCURRY, grandmother of Lisa Wells, was airlifted to St.
Thomas West this past weekend and is in CCU. 523 S. Main St.,
Waynesboro, TN 38485.
GRAYSON PURSCH, a friend of Christopher and Emily Miller, is
undergoing treatment for breast cancer and still has surgery and
radiation ahead of her. Cards of encouragement for Grayson and
her husband David would be much appreciated. 1105 Snyder Ridge
Ln., Knoxville, TN 37932.
WILLODENE VAUGHAN, mother of Pam Purcell, is struggling with
dementia. Plans are for her to be transferred from Keestone to NHC
Brink soon. Prayers are requested, and cards may be sent to Pam
and her family at this address: 9 Ashley Court, L’burg, TN 38464.
JEFF WADE, son of Bobby Wade who preaches at Minor Hill, was
placed in ICU in Afghanistan this past Friday after a seizure. He was
to be flown to Germany for additional tests and possible treatment.
SYMPATHY
We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Steve
and Vickie Niedergeses on the death of Steve’s father, EDWARD
NIEDERGESES. This is also the grandfather of Jeremy, Jonathan,
and Daniel Niedergeses. The funeral was held Monday, May 23,
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
IN MEMORY
Thanks to each and every one of you for being so kind to
call and send cards. I want to especially thank Bob Markus and Joe
for coming to visit and have prayer with me; also Eric Nutt. I
appreciate all of your prayers and kind words. It has really got me
through Mary Ann’s surgery. She is doing so much better and will be
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home Thursday or Friday, the 26 or 27 , and I thank God every
day. I love all of you.
Mary B. Williams
Donations have been given to the Pulaski Street Church
of Christ Building Fund in memory of PHIL WILSON by the
following:
Van Vickle Insurance; Heritage Automotive;
Ted and Alice Bryant; Elizabeth Barner; W. David and Merrily
Jones; Sandra Egly; Linda Smith; Sue Lanning; and Kenneth and
Alean Blanton.
Thank you so much for the cards, prayers, and visits while
we were in the hospital. It meant so much to us. This note includes
when Wayne was in the hospital, too. May God bless all of you.
Linda and Wayne Snider
THIS Sunday, JUNE 29: After our morning worship, we will have
our 5th Sunday Fellowship Meal followed by a 1 p.m. service.
Please remember to bring plenty of food for your family and any
guests we might have, and join in the fellowship.
AREA OPPORTUNITIES:
June 29 – July 2: Gospel Meeting, Five Points Church of Christ.
Sunday a.m. speaker Jim Martin.
Noon meal. Sunday 7:30 p.m.
M-W 7 p.m. speaker Rodney Livingston.
June 29 – July 2: Vacation Bible School at
Sandy Hook Church of Christ. GREAT ESCAPES.
Sunday at 7:15 p.m.; M-W at 7 p.m.
June 29: Lawrence County Churches of Christ Singing,
2 p.m. at Flatwoods.
Lawrence County WALK 4 WATER — Saturday, September 13
Registration 8:00 a.m. — Rotary Park
Join us in our first ever Walk4Water to provide clean
water wells and purification systems in Kenya
where women and children are walking an average of
FOUR MILES every day for drinking and cooking water.
Matthew 25:44-45
All online registrants at:
http://www.hhi.org/walk4water/lawrenceburg-tn-2014
will receive a FREE t-shirt the day of the event. See you there!