God’s Plan for Christian Giving Purpose...
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Order of W
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Welcome - Ja
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Prayer - D
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Lord’s S
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Ron Cobb
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Announcem
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Shepherd’s P
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Nursery Atten
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AM David & Tonya Hayes
PM Sherry Levan &
Leslie Tatum
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Baptism
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r December - Lind
a Carter, Sandra Mann
Bus D
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11/30 James M
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2/7 Butch K
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November 30, 2014
Greeters 1
2/7/14
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James & Lynn M
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Freida Gallagher
Room 113 Phil &
Rebekah G
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Room 113 Ron Ellis &
Brad Hagerman
Room 108 Sol & Elle
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Chad & Christi K
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Room 113 Pat & Patsy O’Rourke
Room 108 Priscilla
Newton &
Eunice Spitzle
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Purpose Sunday
One of the most important Sundays of each year is our Purpose Sunday. This year
we will purpose for our 2015 budget on Dec. 14. Beginning today, we will have a
series of lessons to encourage and inspire us to be faithful stewards. Giving to God is
not just an obligation, but it is equally a great opportunity! Start thinking and praying
about your giving for 2015. The work of this congregation depends on “free will of-
ferings” as we give to God each Lord’s Day. Our purpose allows our elders to plan
the budget, which dictates the scope of our work.
1:00 Service Begins Next Sunday
As we have announced recently, we are beginning a 1:00 service next Sunday,
Dec. 7. The plan is to follow this schedule until the time changes in the Spring and
then the elders will evaluate if we will continue to meet in the afternoon. In the mean-
time, there will still be a 5:00 service in the Deaf Chapel for those unable to attend
the morning or 1:00 service. With any expedient change that affects our meeting
times, there will be a period of adjustment for all. However, the hope is that this
change will positively affect the majority of our members from the youngest to the
oldest. For those who decide to stay at the building or eat a quick lunch locally after
the morning service, it will reduce travel expenses and time on the roads. The 1:00
service will allow those who attend to be home before dark. And families may also
find they’ll be able to enjoy additional family time together on Sunday evenings. Still
others may find they will have more time to spend in fellowship on Sunday afternoon
between the services and/or on Sunday evenings. Perhaps other positive things could
be said, but these are just a few of the possible benefits associated with an earlier ser-
vice.
Exposure 2014
Hey youth parents, you don’t want your child to miss Exposure Youth Camp this
year. It’s a great event and will help mold and shape young people to be more like
Jesus. Today is the last day to sign up.
God’s Plan for Christian Giving
Reading: 1 Cor. 16:1-2
1. THE PLAN IS ____________________.
2. THE PLAN IS ____________________.
3. THE PLAN IS ____________________.
4. THE PLAN IS ____________________.
5. THE PLAN IS ____________________.
(Sermon preached by Ja
son Moon @ RPCC on 11-30-14 a.m.)
Tim Shoemaker
Wednesday Night Meal Please sign up in foyer before Wed. so Kitty will know how much food to prepare. Dinner is served at 6 pm. The cost is $5.00 each.
December 3 Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Butter Beans, Cabbage, Cornbread,
Drinks, & Dessert
November 23, 2014 Sun AM 423 Sun PM 229
Total Goal for 2014 127
Local Work Goal 52 28
Belize Campaign Goal 30 6
Stateside Campaigns Goal
10
Know Your Bible Goal
35 9
Total Baptisms 43
New Families 13
Restored 8
Weekly Purpose: $17461.00
Contribution: $17766.19
Contribution YTD: $813898.91
Purpose YTD: $803206.00
Average Weekly YTD: $ 17693.45
Mission Sunday: $85658.00 (Week 46)
Prayers Sherryl Adkins Carla Allison Steve & Nancy Brown Kay Carver Frances Cason June Cooper Scott Crawford Dot Davison Terry Davidson Alan England John Gallagher Beth Goodwin Kim Green Robin Groom Brad Hagerman Roy Hayes LaRue Hix Jimmy Howell Pat Howell Patricia Irwin Annie Ivey Lucille Large Kitty Lewis Frances Love Glenn May Etta Montgomery June Moore Bobbie Naish Ruby Norris Helen Oakes Barbara Owen Ron Parrish Anne Powell Buddy Summers Gloria Summers Don Taylor Danny Thomas Mary Thomas Billy White
Friends & Family Hilda Van Horn ( mother of Alan ) Connie Thomas ( grandmother of Tonya Hayes ) Allie Devaney (4 yr. old from Maud COC) Irene Maynard (Steve Maynard’s mother)Bruce Windham (Brother in law of Carolyn Windham) Yolanda Cum-mings (Van Powell’s sister) Amy Scruggs, Eleanor Scruggs (Doug Scruggs’ sister & mother) Brenda Sidoti (Julie Kincaid’s sister), Kent Halpin (Cousin of Bev Key) Tony Crumbley, Tori White, Jim Harris (Cousin of Butch Key), Kathy Godwin Roy - (Sol & Ellen’s daughter), Cindy Sanford (Leslie Tatum & Sherry Levan’s sister), Alvin Jenkins (father of Linda Carter & Patsy O’Rourke), Bobby Fuller (Mike McGill & Judy Mixon’s uncle ), Rollie & Faye Powell (Ray’s parents) , Amelia Hancock (Terry Malone’s sister), Carolyn Plunk (Donna Shoemaker’s sister) Bob Furry (Donna Southerland’s uncle), William Hodges (Rhonda Hodges’ father), Harriette & Charles Byrd (Helen Oakes’ sister & brother-in-law), Osburne & Margie Holt (parents of Patty Gammage)
Christian Ethics – Abortion # 5
As we mentioned in the last article some have used Exodus 21:22, 23 in an effort to justify abortion by claiming this verse teaches that the baby in the womb is not as impor-tant as the mother who carries that baby. The verse reads as follows, “And if men strive together, and hurt a woman
with child, so that her fruit depart, and yet no harm follow; he shall be surely fined, according as the woman's hus-band shall lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. 23 But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life.” Pro-abortionists understand this verse as follows: “Fruit depart” – the child is aborted so that it dies! “No harm follows” – the mother is not injured. “Be surely fined” – the man responsible shall pay money as a punishment for the death of the child. “If any harm follow” – if the mother also is injured or dies. “Then thou shalt give life for life” – the man respon-sible for injury to the mother shall suffer the same injury, life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Such an interpretation makes it seem that the life of the mother is more important than the life of the child. If the child dies, the one responsible for the harm pays only a fine, but if the mother is injured he pays with the same physical injury inflicted upon him – life for life, eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. The better understanding of this passage would be much different. The expression “fruit depart” does not mean that the child is aborted so that it dies. Notice the translation in the New King James Version “If men fight, and hurt a woman with child, so that she gives birth prematurely, yet no harm follows, he shall surely be punished accordingly as the woman's husband imposes on him; and he shall pay as the judges deter-mine. 23 "But if any harm follows, then you shall give life for life.” The Hebrew word that is used is not the normal word for an abortion. That word would be shkl. It is used in Exodus 23:26 where God promises to His people if they are obedient to Him, that, “There shall none cast her young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfill.” The word used in Exodus 21:22 is yts which is used often for child-birth. Notice how this word is used in Genesis 25:25 of the birth of Esau - “And the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment. And they called his name Esau,” and in Genesis 38:28 of the birth of Tamar’s twin sons – “And so it was, when she was giving birth, that the one put out his hand; and the midwife took a scarlet thread and bound it on his hand, saying, "This one came out first.” Thus the passage means that if two men fight with each other and they strike a pregnant woman so that the child is “born prematurely” but neither the child or the mother is in-jured then the punishment for this shall be a fine as deter-
mined by the husband. But if either the child or the mother is injured, then the punishment shall be life for life, eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. Thus any injury to the child is just as wrong as the same injury to the mother.
Wee Folks
Nov. 30 No Wee Folks Dec. 7 1:00 pm Dec. 14 1:00 pm Dec. 21 & 28 No Wee Folks
.December 14 Area Wide - Rock Creek 19 Christmas Party 27-30 Exposure Wacky Wednesdays 12/3, 12/10
****Our prayer list is updated monthly. If you know of anyone that we have over-looked, or you would like to add someone back to the list, please call the office.
833-1400.
Our Honored Guests 11/16/14
In Town: Regina Allison, Melanesa Barley, Caleb Foshee, Pauline Mackin, Machelle Odom,
Out of Town: Caleb Foshee, Helen Jones, Bobby, Cindy, Brooke, & Whitney Pace, Joshua Posey
Exposure registration is on-going at hashyouth.com. Cost is $125. Registration and payment is due NO LATER THAN TODAY. This is a HARD deadline. We won’t be able to make changes after this date. Parents, consider going if you
haven’t considered. We have a large group of college kids going, but need more parents. If there is a financial need or if finances are preventing you from going as an adult, please let Daniel know
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Hospital
At this time we are unaware of any
members in the hospital.
Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza &&&& Pj’s Pj’s Pj’s Pj’s
withwithwithwith Santa Santa Santa Santa
Friday, December 12th
6-8 pm
Kids wear your favorite Christmas Pajamas & visit with Santa! Pizza Provided
Adult Wednesday Night Bible Study Winter Quarter Beginning Dec. 10 Sign up sheets are in foyers ****************************************** Genesis (Part 3) Tim Shoemaker ****************************************** The 1
st Century Church in the 2
nd Century
Paul Windham ****************************************** Motivation and Methods for Evangelism Jason Moon & Denis Williams ****************************************** Jewels from James (Women Only) Amy Self & Emily Wilson *******************************
You’re Invited
You are invited to our annual New Year’s Eve Accapella Singing. Adamsville Church of Christ Singing will start at 8:00 pm 4207 Veterans Memorial Dr. Adamsville, AL. 35005
205-674-5659
“ “ “ “Ladies Time OutLadies Time OutLadies Time OutLadies Time Out”””” Monday, Dec. 1stMonday, Dec. 1stMonday, Dec. 1stMonday, Dec. 1st
At the home of Lynn MorrisLynn MorrisLynn MorrisLynn Morris from 4:00 - 6:00 pm .
Printed directions in foyer All ladies are welcome to come &
enjoy the fun & fellowship!!
PANTRY ITEMS
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Chili
Prison Mission – Special Need
With the holidays approaching, for the next few weeks we will be collecting hygiene products to donate to the men & women in the local prison systems. Items Needed : shampoo, condi-tioner, bar soap. There are contain-ers around the building for you to place
the items.
Thank you!
LADIES ORNAMENT LADIES ORNAMENT LADIES ORNAMENT LADIES ORNAMENT
& & & & COOKIE SWAPCOOKIE SWAPCOOKIE SWAPCOOKIE SWAP
Will be Saturday, December 6 @ 10:00 am at the home of Jill Williams. Instruc-tions & directions will be in the foyer.
Please join us for
Christians In Action !
Each Tuesday
Time: 9:30 signing cards, 9:45 devotional, and 10:00 Bible study. We will begin in the large fellowship
hall. All AGES WELCOME !
We have a fellowship meal on the second Tuesday of each month.
Free Childcare is provided