Luke 5:17-20
This passage from Luke 5 can be seen as a positive motivation for church growth; bringing others into an encounter with Christ. As a body of believers this is the mindset we must develop. Our existence – our purpose – in this life is about glorifying God by introducing others to Jesus.
In order to do this we must think and act outside our boxes – or in this case outside the four walls of our church. It requires us to look for the hurting in our communities; getting out of our comfort zones in an effort to bring people to Jesus – not just invite but persuade, encourage and convince them that
Jesus can heal their hurts.
In order to bring people to Jesus we must overcome obstacles. Some of these obstacles are in the form of our own selfish desires. Paul tells us we should think more highly of others than ourselves. Other obstacles are in the form of our traditions; traditions that may be inhibiting the return of visitors to our worship, our Sunday school and Bible Study.
Church growth also means paying attention to our young people. If I were to ask you what this church needs most everyone would respond, “We need more youth.” But what are we willing to do to make our church more youth friendly? What programs are we willing to implement? What structural changes are we willing to make? How far are we willing to go to bring the youth to Jesus? What steps are we ready to take to introduce people to Jesus? So they went up on the roof and lowered the man on his mat through the ceiling into the middle of the crowd right before Jesus.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
ATTN: LADIES..........
Associated Ladies for Milligan to host the
Eleanore L. Campbell Ladies Conference
Spaghetti for the Soul
Saturday, February 17, 2019
Visit www.milligan.edu/ALM
See Bulletin Board in Hallway for more!
5th Sunday Hymn Sing
First Christian Church will host the hymn sing on Sunday, January 31st.
The Hymn Sing will begin at 6:00pm.
Fellowship to follow after across the street in the Fellowship Hall so bring your
favorite finger food!!
Everyone is invited to attend!
Success!!
Neither rain nor hail nor sleet nor SNOW could stop those willing
participants from giving blood on
Friday the 8th!
In spite of the weather a successful blood drive was held here at FCC. The quota was for 45 productive units, we collected 40!! Not bad at all considering how bad the weather was! Giving the gift of life from our Church were: David Eunson, Ron Hicks, Katie Jones, Dave Roberts and Shelton Thompson. A special thanks to David Eunson for shoveling the snow away from the doors! Also a special thank you to Gail Thompson for filling in at the last minute for a volunteer worker who couldn't make it due to the snow and ice!
THIS SUNDAY...
Sunday, Jan. 17
Speaker……...David Roberts
Sermon Title
“Who Then is This?”
Text
Mark 4:35-41
Prayer
Beverly Britt
Communion Meditation
David Eunson
Elders
B. J. Moore
Shelton Thompson
Deacons
John Martin; Jared
Shoemaker; 2 Volunteers
Communion to shut-ins
B. J. Moore; John David Sneyd
Communion Preparation
Gail Thompson
Greeter
Betty Moore
Nursery:
1st hour…......Gail Thompson
2nd hour Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s Angie Moore
K-1st Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th Becky Moore
6th-8th Jody Moore
9th-College……………………
Church
2-5 yrs …..Sally Ann Sneyd
1st-5th Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth 7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office 743-3811
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.,
8:00am-2:00pm
Minister (cell) 388-9862
Minister (home) 743.4222
Int. Youth Min…….220-6646
Interim Minister
David Roberts…....542-9494
Stamper Address
Target House I
Room 208/Aaron Stamper
1811 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Terry Jarrett, Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jack/Norma Ingle, John Marr, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Stamper family, Worley Mauk, Kira Whitson, Gene/Gladys Bowman, Denise Ray, John Martins father, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Ruth Evans, Kathryn Sparks
TEAM AARON!
Visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronstamper for updates
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller, Jackie Duncan
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo Jackson, Norma Ingle
Wellington Place/JC – Kenneth & Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Polly Miller
Happy Birthday to you!!
Gloria Guarini-16
Sandi Stamper-15
Beverly Britt-17
Jack Hawkins-18
Ruth Masters-18
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