Are You a Picture of Jesus? - Niceville Church of Christ

Service Times
Sunday:
Bible Study: 9:00 AM
Worship Service: 10:00 AM
Evening Service: 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
Bible Study 7:00 PM
801 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578 www.nicevillechurchofchrist.org (850) 678-2911
August 21st, 2016
A Place to Belong……………..A Place to Become…………..A Place to Call Home…….
Are You a Picture of Jesus?
On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait
with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham--no picture of him exists. This
portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled his
uncle. It is placed here by the family that people may know the appearance of the
man who died for freedom."
No picture of our savior exists. No one will ever see the face of Jesus until he returns.
To this day his image is intended to be seen in the appearance of every Christian.
The name we wear, Christian, means “Christ Like.”
WE ARE CALLED TO BE LIKE MINDED - “Therefore if there is any consolation in
Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and
mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord,
of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in
lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out
not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:1–4
NKJV)
WE ARE TO BE LIKE HIM IN ACTION - “By this we know that we are in Him. He
who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” (1 John 2:5
–6 NKJV)
WE ARE TO BE LIKE HIM IN SERVICE TO OTHERS - “If I then, your Lord and
Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have
given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” (John 13:14–16
NKJV)
WE ARE TO BE LIKE HIM IN LOVE - Jesus was the most loving man to ever live.
He paid the ultimate sacrifice, giving his life. He gave it willingly. Jesus calls us to be
loving people. He said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you
are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”” (John 13:34–35 NKJV)
Joe Palmer
GULF BREEZE LADIES DAY
The Gulf Breeze Church of Christ
will be having their ladies day on Saturday,
September 10th from 9:30-12 with lunch provided. Their
theme is “Better Together– Ephesians 4:16”. The speaker is Tish Clarke from Memphis, TN. We will take a
church van if there are any ladies that would like to attend. Please sign up before September 5th.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CHOOSING THAT GOOD
PART
RETREAT
The Eastern Meadows Church of Christ ladies
has invited any of our ladies who would like to participate in the “Choosing that good part retreat”. The retreat
is held at ICYC. For those that went last year it was a
wonderful 3 days of Christian bonding and fellowship.
The lessons that were taught were filled with spiritual
encouragement. The dates are October 13th-15th. The
cost is $75 which includes meals, materials, t-shirt, and
lodging. If you would like to attend, please see Keri Butler for a registration sheet and to also turn your money
into. The deadline for this will be Wednesday, September 21st.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MISSION TRUST FUND MEETING
There will be a MTF meeting held this afternoon
at 4 PM here at the building. MTF records will be
made available for review and discussion.
Ken, Doug, Mark
MOUNT
DORA FOOD SUPPLY
DRIVE
It is time again for the
Mount Dora Children’s Home food and supply
drive. They are asking for our help to provide the
daily necessities of life for their growing “family”,
including food, paper goods, and personal hygiene
items. Please look at the list included in your bulletin this week and if you can help there will be a table
located down front in the auditorium that your
items can be placed on. Also, any gift cards can be
given to Keri Butler.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MEALS NEEEDED
Rodger & Elsie are struggling
right now with several health issues. If
there is anyone who would be willing to
help them with a meal please call Rodger at 4605670 or Elsie at 865-2280.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We are so blessed. Thank you all so much for the
prayers. Also, thank you to those that have brought
food to us. We love everyone.
Rodger & Elsie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SERVICES REQUESTED
Delores Buchanan is in need of work. If you or
anyone you know is in need of housework or anything else please contact Nita Kirkland. She is a dental assistant by trade.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Please continue to remember all of
our military, especially, Tim Carrender at For t Hood, Andrew Atchley in Ellsw orth , South Dakota,
Jason Hunt at Qu antico MCB , Vir ginia,
Daniel Morphew in Anch or age, Alaska,
Ryan Ehrhard in Afghanistan & Randall
Bundrum, Nor th Carolina
22nd– Larry & Carla Hunt
23rd– Tess Cunningham, Clayton Tate
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PRAYER REQUESTS
“And pray in the Spirit on all
occasions with all kinds of
prayers and requests. With
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
this in mind, be alert and alFROM THE ELDERS
ways keep on praying for all
Mission Trip Update: Please keep the Philippine mis- the saints.” Ephesians 6:18
sion trip in your prayers. It would be good for Cecilia to
be able to go on this trip as well. Reggie and Cecilia Melvin Schexnayder– undergoing radiation
have been studying via Skype for most of a year and Fred Carrender– health issues
many have obeyed the gospel. Donations may be made Mary Roy– health issues
to the Niceville Church of Christ marked for the Philip- Charles McCown– has finished 1st round of
pine Mission Trip and given to on of the elders. Please chemo and radiation and is now waiting on MRI
keep this planned mission trip in your prayers that results.
many souls will be added to the Kingdom of our pre- Peggy Stultz– undergoing rehab after a fall. In
the Manor in room 304 A
cious Savior Jesus Christ.
Helen Gibson– Larry Gibson’s mom– recovering
from surgery for hernia mesh reconstruction and
Doug, Mark & Ken
for a tumor found on her colon.
Seabrook– Will be undergoing spinal radio
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Steve
frequency ablations for right sciatica to mid back
ASSISTANCE NEEDED
on Aug. 22nd.
Martha Dossey– has hurt her back
Peggy Stultz is in need of someone caring for her Pam Smith’s mother– having health issues
when her son is away flying. She is currently in The
2 co-workers of Tami Miles– having surgery
Manor for 2 weeks undergoing rehab from her fall. If
Nathan King’s dad-in the hospital with kidney
you could help, please see Reggie.
issues
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Annette Moore– been in and out of the hospital
MOUNT DORA BENEFIT and having medical issues
DINNER
The Mount Dora Children’s
Home will be having their annual
benefit dinner at the Hilton Garden
Inn in Pensacola on Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at 6 PM. This is a FREE
dinner but is a fundraising event and donations will be
solicited. If anyone is interested in attending please see
Keri Butler for a ticket. RSVP by Tuesday, September
27th.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LADIES BUNCO
The next ladies bunco night will
be Monday, August 29th at 6 PM in
the fellowship hall. All ladies are encouraged to attend this time of fun and fellowship.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HELP NEEDED
Ray Nevius is in need of someone willing to help him change the air
filters throughout the building. He tells
me his knees aren't what they used to
be. They would only need to be changed
every 4 months and it only would take 30-45
minutes. If you could help Ray out, please get with
him.
An honor to serve…
ELDERS
Mark Conner………………………….897-2403
Doug McCown………………………..598-3822
Ken Stanley…………………………….678-1494
The Elders meet as a group every Wednesday evening after worship time. If you wish to meet
with the group please schedule a visit with Keri.
The group can also meet with you at other times by
working with Keri to coordinate a mutually convenient time. Individual elders are available according to each Elder’s personal schedule.
REMINDERSSERVICE
FOR THOSE
WHO SERVE
REMINDERS
Preside
TableTable
PresideOver
overLord’s
the Lord’s
Aug. 26th:
Jim Gummere
Aug.
21st
Aug.
Doug McCown
AM19th:
Service……………………….Mark
Conner
PM Service……………………….Joe Butler
Lead Prayer - Sunday
Aug.
28th
AM
Service………………………David
Aug. 26th: 10 AM:
Open: Tom Rose
J ones
PM Service………………………..Joe Butler
Close: Randy Ever son
Aug. 26th:
5 PM:
Open:
Dar r yl Lamar
Men
to serve on
the Lord’s
Table
Close: Basel Queen
Jim Coville
Tom Jones
Doyle
Aug. 19th:
10Babe
AM:
Dennis Dwyer………………………….Treasurer
Kevin
Fears
Open: Walt
Stephens
Demetrio Gonzales
LloydHor
Hudgens
Close: Steve
ton
Skip Feese
Greg Murry
Aug. 19th:
5 PM:
eff Cowan
Reggie
Gardner Open: JJadan
Barrow
Close: J im Gummer e
Don Brock…………………………..Benevolence
Lead Prayer - Wednesday
DEACONS
Ray Nevius……………………...Building Maint.
Ron Higdon………...Lord’s Supper/Greeters
Basel Queen……………………………..Visitation
Keith Stephens…………………….Sound Room
Lead Prayer-Sunday
Aug.
Aug. 15th
Aug. 22nd:
Aug.
Bob Wheeler…………………………...Education
Larry Gibson………………..Seniors & Widows
21st 10 AM Open: Mark Conner
Close:
Don
Brock
Open:
Gr eg
Mur
ry
5 PM
Open:
SkipL’Orange
Feese
Close:
Dennis
Close: Steve Stephens
Open: Ken Stanley
28th 10 AM Open: Larry Gibson
Close: Fr eddy Stokes
Close: Travis Heflin
5 PM Open: Greg Murry
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Close:
~ ~ ~ Doug
~ ~ ~ McCown
~
PALS SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST
Lead Prayer-Wednesday, August 24th
MINISTERS
Every member of this Congregation
Jadan Barrow
Aug. 26th: Bobbie Open:
Edwards
& Leanna Palmer
Close: Larry Wheeler
Helpers: Angela Marshall / Sarah Feese
Lead Devotion– Wednesday, August 24th
Joe Palmer ~ Evangelist…………….217-7101
Reggie Gardner~ Evangelist..1-208-608-9282
Travis Heflin~ Assoc. Minister………324-7283
Keri Butler ~ Secretary……………...678-2911
Aug. 19th: Teachers: Scott and Wintress Stephens
Helpers:
Jill Roy
/ Alana
Lamar
Willie Hamblin“The
Resurrection”
Sept. 9th:
Teachers: Tim and Lindsay Harrison
Helpers: Dylan Babe / Jacquelyn Babe
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WEEKLY REPORT
August 14th, 2016
Sunday Bible Class………………………...114
AM Worship…………………………….......188
Wed. Bible Study………………...……......106
Contribution…………………...…...$6,099.35
Weekly Average YTD……………..$5,903.43
Budget………………………….……...$6,269.26
Building Fund Total…………...$343,257.77
LOCK BUILDING
Basel Queen