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Announcements/Up coming events:
LADIES PLANNING SESSIONS
The Ladies planning session will be on Nov. 13th - 6:30-8:30.
2015 MID OHIO LADIES DAY MEETING
There will be a short meeting for the ladies at 6:00 before
the planning session to get updates from committees for
the 2015 Mid-Ohio Valley Ladies Day. This is an important
meeting to get any receipts you may have and to get all of
the committees together - if you are on a committee please
make plans to attend this short meeting before the planning
session!!
CARD SHOWER
We will be having a card shower for Ellen Wigal who will be
turning 100 on Nov. 18th. Please bring a card for her and
place in on the counter in the basket.
100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Ellen Wigal’s family will be having a small celebration for
her to celebrate her 100th Birthday at Parkersburg Care
and Rehab on Saturday November 22nd from 3:30 to 5:00.
THANK YOUS
Thank you for all of our Anniversary cards, they meant a lot
- Claudia and Fred Deem
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out with
the teacher workshop. A Special thanks to Tabitha and
Danielle for sitting with our young ones and to Martha,
Carolyn, and Shirley for preparing lunch.
We would like to thank everyone for the beautiful cards,
thoughts and tokens of love given to us for our birthdays Lance and Michelle Tennant.
Thanks so much for everything (the food, putting together
the dinner, the gorgeous flowers, prayers, cards, visits) and
especially caring about us so much during the illness and
death of our mother, grandma, and great-grandma, Norma
Sadler. Love Sharon Bogard, Lisa, Lee, Lucas, Nathan, &
Caleb Moore.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy to Rusty Southern’s family in the passing
go his sister Mary McCroskey. Also, we extend our deepest
sympathy to the friends and family of Eugene Conger
(Preacher at Elizabeth, WV) and to the friends and family
of Virginia Boggess (former member).
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Last Sunday we received and read a letter from Gina, Jordan, Kimi, and Nathan who expressed their desire to move
their membership to Hopewell church of Christ due to their
immediate and extended families attendance at the congregation. We wish them all the best in this move.
Words for thought:
Our Father And Fatherhood by Jonathan L. Perz
One of the most amazing things about being a Christian
believer and a father is that we have the perfect example to follow. We have God, “our Father which art in
heaven” (Matthew 6:9). He is the epitome of fatherhood
for those who are willing to follow His example.
God is the epitome of instruction. Observe that, “All
Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…” (2 Timothy 3:16). God,
through His word, gives His children instruction. Fathers today must also give their children instruction
through their word and example (Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21).
God epitomizes discipline in fatherhood. God knows how
to chastise His children. “If you endure chastening, God
deals with you as sons; for what son is there whom a
father does not chasten” (Hebrews 12:7). A father must
provide discipline for his children if he loves them
(Proverbs 13:24).
God epitomizes patience in fatherhood. He is indeed
patient with us as His children. When we consider our
roles as fathers, we must, “consider that longsuffering
of the Lord is salvation” (2 Peter 3:15). The ability to be
patient is a critical attribute for a father.
God is the epitome of love in fatherhood. Three of the
most profound words in Scripture sum it up, “God is
love” (1 John 4:8). God loves His children, whether it be
in sacrifice (John 3:16), in nourishing and cherishing
(Ephesians 5:29) or chastening (Hebrews 12:6). God
loves His children perfectly and we should strive to
emulate that love in our lives toward our children.
"You Shall Be Perfect" by Gene Taylor
"Therefore you shall be perfect just as your Father in heaven is perfect" (Matt. 5:48). At first glance, this is a difficult
passage. It seems to be calling us to do or be what seems impossible. "Nobody is perfect," is what we say.
It is true that all responsible people commit sin. Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of
God. That is why Jesus died for all men to give them the opportunity to have their sin removed (Heb. 2:9; 2 Cor. 5:14). It is also
why the gospel needs to be preached "to every creature" (Mark 16:16). Even after one obeys the gospel, he still commits sin and
needs forgiveness (1 John 1:7-10).
If Matthew 5:48 were telling us that we must live sinlessly perfect lives or that we must be as perfect as God, then we
obviously have some real problems.
When we seek to determine the meaning of any Biblical text, especially one that seems difficult to understand, we must
remember, when it comes to Scripture, whatever God's word says on any subject is right (Psa. 119:128). It is also possible to
twist or misuse the Scriptures (2 Pet. 3:15-16).
In the study of the difficult text before us, we must answer three questions. First: Can the word "perfect" have several
meanings in the Bible? Second: What is the context of this verse? Third: Are there other verses in the Bible which will help us
understand this one?
The Meaning of Perfect
The word "perfect," in the Bible, can and does mean "complete" or "finished." Jesus was made "perfect" through suffering (Heb. 2:10; 5:8-9). He completed or fulfilled God's plan for Him as our Savior by suffering for us.
"Perfect" can also have the meaning of "mature" or "grown up." In Philippians 3:15, the apostle Paul speaks to "as
many as be perfect" (KJV). The NKJV translates this phrase "as many as are mature."
The Context of Matthew 5:48
Jesus contrasts His teaching with that of the Old Law (Matt. 5:38-39). He shows us what our attitude is to be toward
those who want to make life hard for us by forcing us or hatefully treating us (Matt. 5:40-44).
He teaches us to love our "enemies" (Matt. 5:44), not an easy thing to do. We are to do this so "that you may be sons of
your Father in heaven" (Matt. 5:45a). God acts with concern and love for all men. If we act like our heavenly Father, we will act
with positive good will toward evil and good men alike. If we only love those who love us but do not love our enemies, we are
really no better than evil men for even evil people are capable of loving those who love them (Matt. 5:46).
When Jesus said, "Be perfect, as your Father in heaven is perfect" (Matt. 5:48), He was saying, "Let your love be complete as God's love." God loves all people, even evil ones. This is how we can be as "perfect" as God. Our love for our fellowman needs to grow and mature - including loving our enemies. If we do not love our enemies, we are not acting as sons of God
ought to act.
Other Passages To Help Us Understand
"Therefore be imitators of God as dear children" (Eph. 5:1). In this passage, the apostle Paul holds forth the Father as
one we are to imitate. By again taking note of the context in which this passage is found, we can see that His example is in the
realm of attitudes toward our fellow-man. The verses immediately preceding this text say: "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger,
clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you" (Eph. 4:31-32).
This passage plainly teaches that our attitudes toward other people must be the same as those of our Father in heaven. If
not, we have no right to claim to be His children.
"But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, 'Be holy, for I am
holy'" (1 Pet. 1:15-16). This text impresses upon us the necessity of conforming our lives to the qualities and standards of divinity. Holy conduct arises from holy attitudes. If we are going to conduct ourselves in a proper manner toward our fellow-man, we
must have the proper attitudes including the attitude to love even our enemies.
In all things, God provides us with the perfect example
of what it means to be a father. Let us look to that example with a heart to be the kind of fathers our Father
would have us to be.
Conclusion
We must heed the command of our Savior given in Matthew 5:48 to "be perfect" just as our heavenly Father is perfect.
We must be careful, though, not to apply this command to areas in which Jesus never intended for it to be applied.
He was speaking of the love that is to characterize those who are children of God. That love is to be complete, extending even to those who are your enemies, who hate you and spitefully use you. In this, as in all other things, we must strive to be
as both Father and Son.
Weekly Research Question: What
of the Philippians did Paul ask to be
worthy of the Gospel of Christ?
NEXT SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS VERSE
The next bible verse we will be looking at on Sunday morning will be found in Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the
Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you”
November 9, 2014
November 16, 2014
Announcements Hill, Charles
Lawson, Pete
Opening Prayer Huffman, Deron
Kaufman, Steve
Song Leader
Clark, Brent
Hill, Charles
Serve Table
Lyons, Larry
Maul, Alan
Noland, Randy
Lowers, Bob
Moore, Lee
Barnhouse,Cameron
Barnhouse, Lee
Kaufman, Steve
Clark, Brent
Huffman, Deron
Cooper, Jim
Dunbar, Chase
Dunbar, Drew
Ingram, Tim
Kaufman, Kyle
Maul, Chance
Kaufman, Kyle
Moore, Lee
Scripture
Closing Prayer Martin, Steve
Attendance
Tennant, Lance
Westfall, Dan
Turner, Dave
Sunday PM
Announcements Hill, Charles
Lawson, Pete
Opening Prayer Haynes, Guy
Maul, Alan
Prayer Request:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH: Leona
Weekly-recent eye surgery; Larry Lyons-having muscle
problems; Juanita Newberry- recent MRI to check on the
tumor on her pituitary gland; Brian Kemenah-still in CCMH,
part of his leg was amputated, on temporary dialysis; Butch
Westfall-(Gene & Peggy’s son-in-law) recent heart attack;
Jackie Nay-recent surgery; Charlie Hartzell-prayers requested
THOSE WHO NEED CONTINUAL PRAYER: Bill Andrews,
Bob & Jo Ann Baker, Tammy Barnhouse, Betty Buckley, Bob
& Kathy Deeter, Don Donahue; Mike Hershman, Frances
Hofmann, Auldine Hutchinson, Eloise Ingram, Brian Kemenah, Doris Lemley, Bryan Lynch, Gene & Peggy Phillips, Mike
Phillips, Pauline Sims, Rusty Southern, Jeanettee Wells
FRIENDS & FAMILY: Sandy Graham - Surgery went
well; Lori Morris (friend of Yvonne Smith) - prayers requested, undergone recent testing; Tammy Barnhousechemo treatments; Ileene Phillips-recent illness; Rusty
Southern-low blood count, has one more chemo treatment,
cancer is shrinking; Gene Phillips-doing better; Frances
Hofmann-is under care with hospice; Harold Cochranrecent hospital stay for an infection; Austin Wellbarn
(Mary Osborn’s grandson) deployed to the Middle East;
Larry Lemley Jr.-recent CT scan showed 90% of the cancer was gone; (Please update us on the status of your loved
ones. Names will be kept on the sick list for up to 4 weeks &
then removed unless otherwise notified)
LET’S REMEMBER!!!
Song Leader
Reynolds, Rob
Hill, Charles
Scripture
Turner, Dave
Dunbar, Rick
Serve Table
Lawson, Pete
Martin, Steve
Closing Prayer Fuchs, Steve
Attendance
Date
Westfall, Dan
Hill, Eric
Opening Prayer Kaufman, Steve
Attendance
Turner, Dave
Wednesday
November 12, 2014
Announcements Hill, Charles
Song Leader
Huffman, Deron
November 19, 2014
Lawson, Pete
Hill, Charles
Tennant, Lance
Westfall, Dan
Turner, Dave
November 9, 2014
November 16, 2014
McClain, Sandy
Maul, Lee Ann
THOSE IN NURSING HOMES: Celia Lott (Worthington Manor); Harold Cochran
(Parkersburg Care & Rehab); Helen Dotson (Rocksprings Rehab Center); Bob & Mary
Smith (Eagle Pointe); Ellen Wigal (Parkersburg Care & Rehab Unit)
OUR SHUTINS: Rose Cooper; Don & Charlene Donahue; Ann Kinney; Jerry
McClain; Shari Noland
TRANSPLANT LIST: Diane Ridd (Daughter of Jim Cooper - Liver); Rich Williams
(nephew of Sharon Southern) kidney and pancreas transplant
TODAY’S DOOR
GREETERS ARE:
11/9 - Charlotte Cowan &
Emily Bodie
11/16 - Keith & Linda
Kemenah
11/23- Brent & Heather Clark
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday
Bible Study……….9:30 AM
Worship…………….10:30 AM
Sunday Evening
Worship………..…..6:00 PM
Wednesday
Bible Study……...7:00 PM
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November 9, 2014
23 Meldahl Road
Washington, WV
26181
Located: Rt. 68 South
of Parkersburg, in
Lubeck
Office: (304) 8636504
Fax: (304) 863-3835
Email:
[email protected]
MINISTERS
Steve Fuchs
Cell: (304) 488-8825
Van Sprague
Cell: (304) 966-4249
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ELDERS
AM: Sins That Crucified Jesus
Matthew 27:15-20
PM: What is Worship?
Matthew 4:1-11
Charles Hill
Steve Kaufman
Pete Lawson
Larry Lyons
Alan Maul
Last Weeks Attendance
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Sunday Bible Class--97
Sunday AM Worship-136
Sunday PM Worship---79
Wednesday---------65
Contribution ---------------$5,233.00
DEACONS
Deron Huffman
Lee Moore
Rob Reynolds
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Theme: “TEST ALL THINGS” - 1 Thessalonians 5:21 November’s Theme “Testing Morality”-Hebrews 5:12-14
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