Today / 17 May / 24 May
Announcements / Porter / Wedge
Song / Gillispie / Wertz
Prayer / Anderson / Caples
Preside @ Table / Lake / Marbury
Assisting / Johnson / Medina
Assisting / Kent / Porter
Assisting / Crayton / Dukes
Prayer / M. Frazier / Johnson
Evening Worship* / 17 May / 24 May
Announcements / Porter / Wedge
Song Leader / Gillispie / Wertz
Prayer / Marbury / Dollard
Communion/Prayer / Lake / Marbury
Wed. Evening Worship / 20 May / 27 May
Announcements / Porter / Wedge
Song Leader / M. Maiwald / Various
Invitation / Anderson / Anderson
Prayer / Comeaux / Crayton
Notes:
1. Please arrange for a substitute if you are unable to perform an assigned
duty.
2. Notify Tim Wertz and Karla Anthony of any changes.
3. Transportation. If anyone would be willing to help with transportation to and
from services on Sunday and Wednesday, please see Niles Wedge.
May / June / JulyPrepare Communion / Dollard / Frazier / TBD
Lockup / Maiwald / Neal / TBD
Reminders
Ladies Qtrly Breakfast / 6/13/15 / 10:00 / Anthony Home
Mens’ Breakfast / 6/13/15 / 8:00 / OC Buffet
EDP Meeting / 6/13/15 / 9:30 / Building
Helpful Email Addresses:
Church building:www.woodbridgechurchofchrist.com
Minister: Bulletin:
Special DaysHappy Birthday, May!
Catina Cottoner / 20 / Marion Hall / 23
Christine Liddell / 27 / Sue Bilbrey / 30
Happy Anniversary, May!
Keith and Miranda Gillispie / 24
Morning / Evening
May 17 / Job 4 - 6 / Job 4 - 6
May 18 / Job 7 - 9 / Job 7 - 9
May 19 / Job 10 - 13 / Job 10 - 13
May 20 / Job 14 - 16 / Job 14 - 16
May 21 / Job 17 - 20 / Job 17 - 20
May 22 / Job 21 - 23 / Job 21 - 23
May 23 / Job 24 - 28 / Job 24 - 28
What actually is the gospel?
The astute listener can observe many different definitions given to the gospel by different religionists. The Greek word for gospel is defined as, "..good news" (W.E. Vine). Certainly, the gospel announces good news: summed up in God's love as shown in the giving of his Son and man's opportunity to enjoy the salvation in Christ (John 3:16). However, as the bible student considers the expandedmeaning of "gospel," I believe they will agree with the restorer Walter Scott who said, "the gospel consists of facts to be believed, commands to be obeyed, and promises to be anticipated."
Facts to be believed. The essential facts to be believed are found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Paul said, "Jesus died for our sins...was buried...and arose again the third day..." Hence, the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.
Commands to be obeyed. The fact that the gospel must be "obeyed" is indicative of the fact that the gospel contains essential commands. Belief is a command (Acts 2:36). Repentance and baptism are also commands (Acts 2:38, 10: 48). The Christian is commanded to grow and increase in knowledge (2 Peter 3:18, 1:5-10). Christians are commanded to be steadfast and productive (1 Corinthians 15:58, Col. 1:10).
Promises to be anticipated. The remission of sin and the gift of the Holy Spirit is a promise anticipated by those not yet Christians (Acts 2:14-47). God has promised to provide an escape with each temptation faced by the Christian (1 Cor.10: 13). God has promised to forgive all sins which the Christian will confess (1 John 1:7-9). The ultimate promise is eternal life (Titus 1:1-2).
What is your view of the gospel? We urge you to receive the gospel in its original purity and fullness (Galatians 1:6-9).
Ernie
For our Prayers May 17, 2015
Condolences
Ø Please continue to pray for Linda and Lenny SKutnik and all the family for the loss of their son, Mitchell. He passed away from a heart attack last week. The Memorial Service will be held in late June in Kentucky.
New
Ø Pam Ambrose is asking for prayers regarding three medical tests she will be having done.
Ø Dan Eickmeyer (Miranda Gillispie’s father) has a leaky heart valve and pneumonia.
Ø Alwilda Merritt is having a lot of medical problems, including anemia, which decreases her energy. She will be having several medical tests done.
Updates
Ø Josh and Jessica Endy were told that the images from the ultrasound are consistent with Walkers Malformation. They will be having an MRI done this week or next week. They have also been told they will be having a baby boy.
Ø Gloria Anthony (Eric’s mom) will be in rehab for about another three weeks.
Ø Betty Perez was discharged from the hospital. She is now in rehab. She is doing much better since the surgery.
Deployments
Ø Jason Cottoner
Ø Roy Allen (Ernie and Melissa’s son-in-law)
Continued Prayers for Family and Friends:
Ø Omer Goolsby (Sue Bilbrey's brother) Cancer
Ø Retha Childress (Bobbie Girard’s niece) breast cancer
Ø Sandra Lauriano (co-worker for Kennetha Marbury) cancer
Ø Debbie Vickers (Denise Porter’s sister) COPD
Ø Lucille Goolsby (Sue Bilbrey's sister-in-law) Cancer
Ø Harry Sweet (Cancer)
Ø Robert Lake’s father, liver problems
Ø Thomas Russ (Bobbie Girard’s nephew) cancer
Ø Lenny Skutnik (Crohns)
Ø Tom Stander (Katie Wedge’s father) Cancer
Ø Gloria Anthony (Eric’s Mom) Parkinson’s
Ø OT Martin (Ernie’s dad) Alzheimer’s
Ø Vicky Smith (Kennetha Marbury’s cousin) kidney
Ø Marie Steward (Sue Bilbrey’s sister)
Ø Estella Comeaux (Perry’s mother) surgery for colon cancer
Ø Michael Carkhoff (friend of the Merritts) blood clots/broken hip
Ø Les Carlson (friend of the Merritts) Jaundice/Pancreactic
Cancer