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VOL. XII Issue 34
August 28, 2016
The Fountain of Life
Published weekly by the Lithia Springs Church of Christ:
Spreading the gospel to the Lithia Springs community.
Larry Acuff, Evangelist
ELDERS….Gary Culbreath, 770.485.5110; Eddie Cox, 404.735.7515; Keith Dula,
770.756.1374; Larry Acuff, home 770.920.0498, cell 404.932.5376
DEACONS….Tim Henderson, Ron Pinkston, Ron Thornton, Michael Lovelady
“EIGHT SOULS WERE SAVED BY WATER”
Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of
Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water” (1 Pet.
3:20). Eight souls! Just eight? If the Bible is right, and it most assuredly is, that verse is rather revealing. How many people lived at the time? Don’t know but approximately over one million.
Again, I have no idea but it doesn’t matter because however many there were, they were lost. Recently in a restaurant the observation was made as to how many saved people would have been
there. Very few, if any, other than our group. What a revealing verse. Here are some thoughts.
Noah was a preacher of righteousness. The scripture say, “And spared not the old world, but
saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of
the ungodly” (2 Pet. 2:5). Noah preached over 100 years yet only eight were saved. We must continue today to carry out the great commission (Mt. 28:19-20; Mk. 16:15).
God is longsuffering. This means God is patient. God is merciful. It’s everlasting (Ps. 100:5).
We often wonder why God continues to let this earth stand with all the wickedness that is in the
world. God loved us so much that he gave his son to die (Jn. 3:16) that we can be saved. Human
mentality says, “I’d zap’um all today.” God’s mentality is patience and love. The word waited is significant. God waited! God is waiting today.
Only eight souls were saved. This will show you the power of Satan and of evil. The bible describes the time of Noah as very wicked by saying, “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was
great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Gen. 6:5). Over one hundred years of preaching and only eight were saved. Never underestimate the power of the devil. The Bible says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8). Folks have this idea,
“oh, I can stop anytime I choose.” You can, but the devils goal is to keep you from choosing that option.
Look at the word “few”. We find that word in another place in the Bible. Note Jesus Sermon on
the Mount when he said, “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way,
that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and
narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it” (Mt. 7:13-14). “…few there
be that find it.” Jesus also said, “Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will
seek to enter in, and shall not be able” (Lk. 13:24). They make the choice not to enter the strait way.
“Eight souls were saved by water.” Peter continues with these word, “The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer
of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 3:21). As they rejected Noah, so many today reject Jesus and refuse to be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38).
larry
Lithia Springs Church of Christ
7223 S. Sweetwater Road, Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122 — 770.941.4100 www.lithiaspringschurchofchrist.com
Sunday Bible Study 10:00 am, Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am, Sunday Night Worship 6:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm
Welcome Guest
If you are visiting with us, we are happy that you are here! Please give
us an opportunity to meet you and make you feel at home with us as
we worship our Lord.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Trudy Andree with health issues.
Jimmy Redden with health problems.
Hughes Family in the passing of Marva
Hughes.
Jane Culbreath problems with recent surgery.
Mary Newcombe health issues.
Hollis Redden health problems.
Darnell Leger sick.
Joshua Pinkston 20ish yellow jacket stings.
Zach Henderson possibly sprained foot.
Torrance Marshall in the loss of his Grandmother.
April Adams, Janet & Larry’s daughter, will be
having a test for some health problems.
Our traveling members...Larry & Janet Acuff,
Charlie Prince, Jerry Thomas & others.
Ongoing Prayer….
Daniel Jancarek, Marshell Kinnel, Zach Henderson,
Martha Hay, Dajean Jones, Makayla Delgado, Agnes
Thomas, Esther Brown, Ed Brinkley, Teresa Mayfield, Tammy Daniels, Randall Woodring, Kristie Dixson, Si Stafford,
Kaye Bradshaw, Judy Alphin, Jamasena Blaylock , Samantha Circello, Donna Beasley & Fannie Mae Daniels
RESPONSES FOR PRAYER….
Zondra Harris asking for forgiveness & prayers
for challenges in her life.
Chrystal Alexander asking for forgiveness and
prayers. She wants forgiveness from her parents
and to do better.
Keith Green asking prayers for his family as they
travel next week.
Andre Akinyemi prayers for a safe middle school
trip.
Wilma Procope asking prayers for she and her
family
Morgan Eijo asking for prayers to let anger go
Please Remember….
Our elders, deacons, unfaithful, the lost, our youth,
missionaries, Sojourners, Travelers, our Country & our Military
Opportunities To Serve
Pantry Needs
See Jerry & Amparo Present needs are Mixed
Vegetables, Toilet Paper, Soup, Canned Tuna & Chicken
Puppet Ministry
See Juanita Laurent
Children’s Bible Hour
See Michael Lovelady
Backpack Program
See Andrea Dula
Thank You
Our family wishes to convey our
sincerest appreciation for your
prayers, support, food, but most of
all for your love to our family
during this truly difficult time
since the passing of Bob.
In Christian love,
Debra Brewer and Family
IN THE PAST WEEK
Sunday morning bible class….…......98
Sunday morning worship…… …...…..141
Sunday night worship………….… ….....92
Wednesday Night Service… ..... ... ...75
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CONTRIBUTION
Aug. 21st Contribution.… .......$4,401.00
Budget…………..…. ..……..…...…$5,200.00
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SIS. PHYLLIS ROPER HAS VOLUNTEERED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DECORATING THE TABLES IN THE FELLOWSHIP
HALL FOR THE POTLUCK SUNDAY AND EVERY EVENING MEAL DURING OUR GOSPEL MEETING WITH BRO. LARRY
CULBREATH. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASSIST HER IN ANY WAY, PLEASE ASK HER IF SHE NEEDS ANYTHING.
A MEAL SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED NEXT WEEK.
FROM THE CUFF
I want to express my appreciation to the congregation for the wonderful support that you continue
to give to me as your preacher. Being engaged in
meetings, television programs, lectureships, out-of
-town funerals, plus many varied activities relative
to the work of the Lord you are always there to
support and encourage. It would not be possible
for me to accomplish the things which I do without
the kind of support you give.
Eddie, Gary and Keith are tremendous elders
who have encouraged me in many ways. I thank
God for these men. They all work hard to lead the
congregation. They take on my responsibilities
when I am gone and always check to make sure
things are good with me and Janet. They are willing
to speak and teach when I am a way. Others such
as Bro. Charlie or our deacons Tim Henderson, Michael Lovelady, Ron Pinkston and Ron Thornton
are always willing to do what needs to be done.
Jane Culbreath and Phyllis Roper format and email
the bulletin each week. All of you are a great blessing.
The Lithia Springs congregation is a great
church and I love you very much. Thank you for
allowing me to be your preacher.
TRAVELING PILGRIMS
On September 13th we will begin our sixth
year of Traveling Pilgrims. We are going back
to Tuesday’s this year. TP will meet on the second Tuesday of each month for our class and
the fourth Tuesday of each month for our road
trip. We have a pot luck lunch after each class
on the second Tuesday with the exception of
the first class, after which we go out for lunch.
Bro. Larry Culbreath will speak at our first
TP class for the 2016-2017 season. Let’s have a
great group that day. Following his lesson we
will go out for lunch.
MEETING TWO WEEKS AWAYS
Door Knocking
Thursday, September 8th
Our meeting is only two weeks away.
Flyers are available to you to give to
your friends, and we will also door
knock on Thursday evening, Sept. 8th
to let it be known in our community.
Those involved in The Good Samaritan program will receive points for
this. Let’s have a good door knocking
group.
NEW BIBLE SCHOOL YEAR
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4TH.
Privileged to Serve
Aug. 28th & Aug. 31st
AM & PM Sermons - Larry Acuff
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Announcements – Ron Pinkston
Song Leader AM - Michael Lovelady
Song Leader PM - Austin Newcombe
Opening Prayer AM - Larry Griffin
Opening Prayer PM - Keith Dula
Lord’s Table - Jerry Thomas
Scripture Reading AM - Heb. 12:14-29
Scripture Reading PM - Heb.13:1-25
Closing Prayer AM - Keith Green
Closing Prayer PM - Charlie Prince
WEDNESDAY
Announcements - Ron Pinkston
Opening Prayer - Don Droll
Speaker - Ron Nation
Song Leader - Michael Lovelady
Closing Prayer - Zach Henderson
Van Driver
Arnold Roper
Baptismal Helpers
Sherman/Pinkston
MEN...Please use the following Bible versions when reading:
King James, and New King James, American Standard 1901
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE BIBLE?
MEN...Please use the following Bible versions when
OPPORTUNITIES
AT LITHIA
SPRINGS
reading:
King James, American
Standard
1901 andTO
New King James
Wednesday
Sunday Morning
Bible Class
Night Bible
Study
STUDY THE WORD OF GOD, TAUGHT BY QUALIFIED TEACHERS...
Traveling Pilgrims Men’s Bible Class
(Meets 2nd Tues-
day of each month)
(Last Thursday of
each month)
The Fountain of
Life Television
Program
Gospel
Meetings
Good Works Still Count
Submitted by Gary Culbreath
Several years ago a convention was being held in Philadelphia and
every room was filled. A couple came to the last place they found and
asked for a room for the evening; the clerk informed them that all the
rooms were filled. They were about to leave when he stopped them and
called housekeeping. He told the maid to change the sheets on his bed
and allowed the couple to use his room. They paid for the night and the
clerk thought no more about it.
Six months later the clerk was asked to come to New York with all
expenses paid for an interview. He left the interview with a new job…he
was the new manager of the newly formed Astoria Hotel. The guest that
lodged in his room was Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor! Good works still
count.
Each day we rise from sleep we should read Colossians 3:17 “ And
whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through Him”, and then apply it to our
lives. Good works still count. God knows about them and nothing done
to help others, especially if done in His name, goes unnoticed.
Watch The Fountain of Life every Saturday at 7:00 am on channel 57.
Also set your DVR and record it if you cannot view the program.
Dates to Remember
Aug. 25th - Men’s Bible Class, 7:30 pm
Aug. 26th - Area wide singing, Cedartown
Aug. 31st - Ron Nation Summer Series
Speaker
Sept. 11th - Villa Rica Meeting, Speaker
Roy Johnson
Sept. 11th - 15th-Larry Culbreath, speaker at
Lithia Spring Church of Christ gospel meeting
Sept. 13th - Traveling Pilgrims class begin,
Larry Culbreath will speak
Sept. 18th - Cedartown meeting begins with
Michael Shepherd
Sept. 18th-21st - South Cobb meeting with
B J Clark
Sept.18th-22nd - Bremen Church of Christ
meeting with Rob Whitaker
Sunday Night for the Master meets every
Sunday night following the evening worship. service. Come join us in this good
work.
Lithia Spring Church of Christ
P. O. Box 15
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Non-profit Org.
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Lithia Springs, GA
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