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6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
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The world says,”you can’t choose your family,” but in regard to redemption God says we choose our mother: the mother of slavery/the flesh or the mother of freedom/the promise — Gal 4:21-31.
23 His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born as the result of a divine promise.
24 These things are being taken figuratively: The women represent two covenants. One covenant is from Mount Sinai and bears children who are to be slaves: This is Hagar. 25 Now Hagar stands for Mount Sinai in Arabia and corresponds to the present city of Jerusalem, because she is in slavery with her children. 26 But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother.
Merry Christmas!!
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May God bless your family in 2012!
From the Elders, Deacons, Ministers & Staff and their families
Shelton & Joetta Boyd Jimmy & Ginger Bellah
Scott & Charlotte Carey Greg & Angie Chaney
Jim & Ann Jacobs Logan & Linda Cravens
Billy & Sarah Lucas Jim & Dee Goldsmith
Burl & Jan McCoy Sully & Mary Schrampfer
Jay Don & Debora Poindexter
Lane & Page Boyd
Roger & Cynthia Taylor
I have found myself in this situation more than once while praying. I sit/lay/stand there thinking about what I am going to talk to God about. When I finally say it out loud or in my mind I feel kinda bad… I feel bad about my prayer?!… I mean, at least I am praying to God… that’s more than most people can say, right? The truth is a lot of time it comes out of my mind sounding like the same old repetition I had when my parents tucked me in at night (now I lay me down to sleep,…..). So what I am saying is my intimate talks with God, prayer, which He purchased with His blood so that I could talk directly, by way of the Spirit indwelling within me, has reverted back to toddler conversations at best. I do it before I eat, while I am getting ready for bed and even when I pray with my wife. It’s like that guy that everyone knows, but no one really knows because they don’t have REAL, MEANINGFUL conversations with this person. It’s all small stuff (“hey, how’s the weather?” reply, “good”. “And your family?” reply, “good”. “Okay, see ya later.”). Sounds funny but there are times when I have done this with God. I marked on my mental paper that says I need to pray but my conversations with the MOST HIGH GOD are surface level meaningless jibber-jabber. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I will say this, I need to take some time and converse with the Creator of all things. I need to open up. I mean, He knows what’s going on, there are times when I just don’t want to admit it. I encourage you to do this – pray through some psalms. Synchronize your thoughts with the him. Psalm 23 is always good, but I encourage you to search outside the box. Take the time.
Dman
Elders’ meeting Sunday 4:30
Deacons’ meeting Sunday 5:00
April is drawing to a close and so is T/T School for this year. The last day of class is Tuesday, April 26th, and their program is the 28th at 6:00 p.m., everyone is invited to attend and support this ministry.
Early registration is Thursday, April 28th, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3rd – 6th grade LTC practice this Sunday at 4:00 in the Family Center.
Beginning in March 2011 the print version of the New International Version will update to a 2010 edition. According to theCommittee on Bible Translation notes the NIV was updated “to bring the translation into line both with contemporary biblical scholarship and with shifts in English idiom and usage.”
Ninety-five percent of the new edition is exactly the same as the pervious 1984 edition it will replace. The update occurred because of changes in Enlgish, progress in Biblical scholarship, and concern for clarity. Changes include
Here are some example changes to well known verses:
“and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:7 (NIV)
“They crucified two rebels with him, one on his right and one on his left.” Mark 15:27 (NIV)
“Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage.”Philippians 2:6 (NIV)
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalms 23:4 (NIV)
In some cases verses were updated to better reflect the context of the scripture. Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:13 means he can, through Christ, be content in all circumstances, whether in riches or in poverty.
OLD= “I can do everything [pas] through him who gives me strength.”
NEW= “I can do all this [pas] through him who gives me strength”
It should be noted that the most criticism on the 2005 Today’s NIV and the 2010 edition of the NIV is over the inclusion of gender in the scripture. In most cases gender has become neutral (i.e. they, them, people, etc) in instances where the context is clearly referring to all of mankind including women. However, other changes require careful study and discernment.
“I commend to you our sister, Phoebe, a deacon [diakonos] of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor [prostatis] of many people, including me.” Romans 16:1-2 (NIV) with footnote: “deacon refers to a Christian designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways”
“It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head.” 1 Corinthians 11:10 (NIV)
“I do not permit a woman to teach or assume authority over a man.” 1 Timothy 2:12 (NIV)
“In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.” 1 Timothy 3:11 (NIV) with footnote: “Possiblydeacons’ wives or women who are deacons.”
“I do not permit a woman to teach or assume authority over a man.” 1 Timothy 2:12 (NIV)”In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.” 1 Timothy 3:11 (NIV) with footnote: “Possiblydeacons’ wives or women who are deacons.”
“I commend to you our sister, Phoebe, a deacon [diakonos] of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor [prostatis] of many people, including me.” Romans 16:1-2 (NIV) with footnote: “deacon refers to a Christian designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways” assume authority”In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.” 1 Timothy 3:11 (NIV) with footnote: “Possiblydeacons’ wives or women who are deacons.”
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Sermon: A.M. – Michael Bryan P.M. – Michael Bryan
Song Leader: Lou David Allen
Opening Prayers: AM- Lane Boyd PM- Tim Walker
Closing Prayers: AM- Robert Jackson PM- Jerry Russell
Lord’s Table: Logan Cravens, Billy Lucas, Joel Owens, Zach Owens, Jason Myers, & Dustin Simmons
PM-Logan Cravens
Pick-up Cards: Tyler Jones & Kyle Owens
Worship Helpers: Cody Buczyna & Robert Jackson
Nursing Home: Jim Goldsmith
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010
Devo: Billy Lucas
Song Leader: Lane Boyd
Prayers: Opening- Burl McCoy Closing- Larry Gill
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Sermon: Michael Bryan
Song Leader: Shelton Boyd
Opening Prayers: AM-Burl McCoy PM-Lou David Allen
Closing Prayers: AM-Jim Jacobs PM-Joel Owens
Lord’s Table: Billy Bob Toombs, Billy Lucas, Joel Owens, Zach Owens, Kelly Woolard, & Andy Miller PM- Billy Bob Toombs
Pick-up Cards: Tyler Jones & Lincoln Russell
Worship Helpers: Odell Walker & Cody Buczyna
Nursing Home: Jim Goldsmith
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Devo: Joel Owens
Song Leader: Lane Boyd
Prayers: Opening-Larry Gill Closing-Tim Walker
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