March 5, 2017-pdf - DeGaulle Church of Christ...“Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord...
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S CHEDULE OF S ERVICES S UNDAY M ID -W EEK _____________________ E LDERS D EACONS E VANGELISTS E MAIL : [email protected] W ORKS S UPPORTED : Benevolence: Childhaven of Cullman, Alabama Media: Gospel Broadcasting Network In Search of the Lord’s Way The Old Landmarks The Truth in Love M ISSIONS : Budapest, Hungary: Curry Montague, [email protected] India: Ron & Karen Clayton [email protected] Padova, Italy: Jeff & Tia Brauer Family, [email protected] Marshall, Texas: Azael & Dinora Alvarez P REACHER T RAINING : Memphis School of Preaching Wes Arabie 504-858-2881 Howard Goodale 504-319-3572 Steve Tucker 504-812-2617 Scott Cain 504-392-4110 Wes Arabie 504-858-2881 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4700 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 www.DegaulleDriveCOC.com March 5, 2017 Morning Bible Class Morning Worship Pew Packers Evening Worship 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM Tuesday Ladies Class (September—May) Wednesday Bible Class 10:00 AM 7:00 PM We are told that a bird can go nine days without food, a dog 20 days, a turtle 500 days, a snake 800 days, a fish 1,000 days, & some insects 12,000 days. For man, three to six weeks is about the limit. Sooner or later nourishment is necessary for all God’s creatures. Have you noticed that we are not often asked to “read” the Word of God? Rather we are urged to study it, meditate upon it, & compare spiritual things with spiritual. In other words, God wants us to put in consecrated effort when we approach the Scriptures, for in this way we will more readily assimilate its sweet nourishment & good doctrine. Many are starving to death spiritually, not because food is unavailable but simply because they will not eat of it. What home does not have a Bible or opportunity to attend worship? A Bible that never leaves the shelf is of no more value than food that never leaves the refrigerator. Feed your soul! “Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour…” – 2 Peter 3:18 - Adapted ------ He said he believes in the Bible as the Word of God – but he never reads it. He said the church would be more effective in its ministries if more of its members were really dedicated – but he never becomes involved in any ministry. He said he feels the church assemblies are times for edification & praise to God – but he seldom attends. He said he believes the younger generation needs stronger spiritual values – but doesn’t exemplify strong spirituality in his life before his children. He said the church is not doing the work the Lord intends it to do – but he is not working. He said he believes that God hears & answers prayers – but he seldom prays. He said he knows the Lord is coming again – but lives as though the Lord will never come. Great changes come to the world through small decisions by ordinary people. Be the change God wants to see in our world! “…making a difference…” – Jude 22 STARVING Allen Webster I MET THE STRANGEST
Transcript of March 5, 2017-pdf - DeGaulle Church of Christ...“Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord...
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY
MID-WEEK
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ELDERS DEACONS EVANGELISTS EMAIL: [email protected] WORKS SUPPORTED:
Benevolence: Childhaven of Cullman, Alabama Media: Gospel Broadcasting Network In Search of the Lord’s Way The Old Landmarks The Truth in Love MISSIONS: Budapest, Hungary: Curry Montague,
[email protected] India: Ron & Karen Clayton
[email protected] Padova, Italy: Jeff & Tia Brauer
Family, [email protected] Marshall, Texas: Azael & Dinora
Alvarez PREACHER TRAINING: Memphis School of Preaching
WesArabie 504-858-2881 HowardGoodale 504-319-3572SteveTucker 504-812-2617ScottCain 504-392-4110WesArabie 504-858-2881
CHURCH OF CHRIST 4700 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 www.DegaulleDriveCOC.com
March 5, 2017
MorningBibleClass MorningWorshipPewPackersEveningWorship
9:00AM 10:00AM5:30PM6:00PM
TuesdayLadiesClass(September—May)
WednesdayBibleClass
10:00AM
7:00PM
We are told that a bird can go nine days without food, a dog 20 days, a turtle 500 days, a snake 800 days, a fish 1,000 days, & some insects 12,000 days. For man, three to six weeks is about the limit.
Sooner or later nourishment is necessary for all God’s creatures.
Have you noticed that we are not often asked to “read” the Word of God? Rather we are urged to study it, meditate upon it, & compare spiritual things with spiritual. In other words, God wants us to put in consecrated effort when we approach the Scriptures, for in this way we will more readily assimilate its sweet nourishment & good doctrine.
Many are starving to death spiritually, not because food is unavailable but simply because they will not eat of it. What home does not have a Bible or opportunity to attend worship? A Bible that never leaves the shelf is of no more value than food that never leaves the refrigerator.
Feed your soul!
“Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour…” – 2 Peter 3:18
- Adapted
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He said he believes in the Bible as the Word of God – but he never reads it.
He said the church would be more effective in its ministries if more of its members were really dedicated – but he never becomes involved in any ministry.
He said he feels the church assemblies are times for edification & praise to God – but he seldom attends.
He said he believes the younger generation needs stronger spiritual values – but doesn’t exemplify strong spirituality in his life before his children.
He said the church is not doing the work the Lord intends it to do – but he is not working.
He said he believes that God hears & answers prayers – but he seldom prays.
He said he knows the Lord is coming again – but lives as though the Lord will never come.
Great changes come to the world through small decisions by ordinary people. Be the change God wants to see in our world!
“…making a difference…” – Jude 22
STARVINGAllen Webster
I MET THE STRANGEST
The idea that most of the Founding Fathers of the United States were atheists or deists who advocated the separation of church & state is a myth. Most of the Founding Fathers saw the Bible & the Christian religion as the very foundation of the newly formed Republic.
Consider the origin of the phrase “separation of
church & state.” This phrase is used as a shield declaring “freedom from religion.” It is falsely claimed as part of the Constitution listed in the Bill of Rights. However, this is not the case.
First, remember what system the Founding Fathers had under England. The establishment of a state religion had caused tremendous upheaval & even wars as the state religion went back & forth between the Church of England & Catholicism. Many fled from England to obtain greater religion freedom in the colonies.
The phrase “separation of church & state” does not appear in the Constitution. It appears in a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, as president in 1802, to the Danbury Baptists Association in response to their concern that the government might make laws to establish a state religion or take away their right to worship as they saw fit. Jefferson’s studied response cites the first amendment & assures them that it builds “a wall of separation between Church & State.” By this he is assuring them that they will be able to worship freely, & that there will not be a national religion established.
This phrase was then taken out of context many years later by the Supreme Court in Everson v. Board of Education (1947) & again as they removed prayer from school in Engle v/ Vitale (1962).
If Thomas Jefferson meant the phrase to mean no mention or display of religion in government, then why did he allow church services to take place on Capitol Hill? Two days after writing this letter, he started attending church services in the House of Representatives. These services, which continued until the end of the Civil War, were acceptable to Jefferson because they were nondiscriminatory & voluntary.
An honest look at the evidence leads to the realization that the Christian religion played a vital role in every facet of government from the founding of our Republic clear through today.
MEMBERS & VISITORS Thank you for being here today. Your presence encourages us all. Please take a
moment to complete an attendance card from the pew in front of you.
ATTENDANCECARD Name:________________Date:______ Address:__________________ __________________
Joy Toobee Heer 2-Night
Thank you for helping us as we seek to edify each other in the way of the Lord!
714 Straitway Road
New Orleans, LA 70131
Luke Griffin
2 ND ANNUAL DEGAULLE DRIVE
CHURCH OF CHRIST
FAMILY RETREAT AUGUST 10TH-13TH
Fontainebleau State Park.
This Family Retreat is free of charge & is open to all members of the DeGaulle Drive Church of
Christ.
Please plan to be part of this wonderful weekend of fellowship.
2 ND ANNUAL DEGAULLE DRIVE
CHURCH OF CHRIST
MEN’S LEADERSHIP
RETREAT OCTOBER 12TH-14TH
Berry Creek Cabins, Bogalusa, LA
This retreat is FREE OF CHARGE & is for all men of the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ.
TheEarlier,theBetter!Thursday,October12th,willbeadayof
fellowship,preparation,&enjoyingthearea.Comeoutearly&havesomefun!
WeencourageeveryonetoarriveASEARLYASPOSSIBLEonFriday,October13th,asthemenofDeGaulleDrivecongregationwilllookathoweachofuscanbecometheleaderGodwants
ustobe!
Don’t miss out on this weekend of fellowship &
leadership.
Attendance
Bible Reading
NEEDING CARE & PRAYERS Our Members & Visitors.
Mary Cullum: Was transferred to Ocean Behavioral Hospital in Rayne, LA. She is able to receive cards.
Ocean Behavioral Hospital c/o Mary Cullum (Patient) 2021 Rayne Crowley Hwy Rayne, LA 70578 Sandy Jones: Continues improving physically after being released from West Jeff on
February 1st. She & her family request continued prayers for the days & weeks to come.
Chante lle Arabie Bil l Burchett John Cul lum Yvette James Sandy Jones The Landis Family Paula Landis James Lie teau Lorraine Stephen
Our Shut-In Elwanda Piskorik
Our Family & Friends Miche lle, Trist in, & Cody Brumbaugh: A Christian family near Hattiesburg whose
home was destroyed in the recent tornado in the area. All family members are safe. Vauchel le DeArmas: Is being deployed to Kuwait on May 11th. Karen Johnson: Neighbor & friend of the Cains; currently undergoing chemotherapy
after having surgery to remove a growth in December. Benjamin Macaluso : Underwent surgery as doctors work to determine & prevent his
severe acid reflux. He is having a difficult recovery. Family of Audrey Watson: Aunt of Voncile Lieteau; passed away last week. Kaiyah Alexander Family of Mike Burche tt Keara Green & Family Kei th Kreppein Family of Janice Long Sandra Martin Yvette Milazzo Adam Rose
PRIVILEGED TO SERVE NEXT WEEK
MARCH 12 Sunday AM
Welcome: Howard Goodale
Prayer: Paul Macaluso (2)
Song Lead: Stephen Goodale
Steve Tucker Luke 23:13-25
Lord’s Table: Paul Macaluso (2)
Sermon: Scott Cain
Dismissal: Don Robinson ———————
Sunday PM Welcome:
Howard Goodale Prayer:
Stephen Goodale Song Lead:
Scott Cain Lord’s Table:
Paul Macaluso (2) Sermon:
Wes Arabie Dismissal:
Paul Macaluso
THIS WEEK MARCH 5 Sunday AM
Welcome: Wes Arabie
Prayer: Ron Landis
Song Lead: Howard Goodale
Paul Macaluso (2) 1 Cor. 10:15-17
Lord’s Table: Paul Macaluso (2)
Sermon: Scott Cain
Dismissal: Keith Cooper ———————
Sunday PM Welcome:
Wes Arabie Prayer:
Roland Keith Song Lead:
Paul Macaluso (2) Lord’s Table:
Paul Macaluso (2) Sermon:
Scott Cain Dismissal:
Lee Roland
LAST WEEK’S
RECORD
Service Time
2016 Goal
Last Week
Bible Study Sunday AM Sunday PM Wednesday
70 100 60 60
63 86 59 56
Reading
Plan 2016 Goal
Last Week
Daily Readers 45 33 Bible in 2017 45 31 NT in 2017 60 39
Please submit all prayer requests in writing to Scott or Melissa Cain. Please supply regular updates on each individual in order to keep our prayer list up-to-date. For the sake of space, any name (except for shut-ins) will be removed after four weeks unless a new update is received. Thank you for helping us all to stay informed of the spiritual & physical needs of our members, friends, & family.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING EVENTS: 1. SOUNDROOM: Soundroom workers will meet briefly in the fellowship hall after worship today. 2. SONG LEADING CLASS: Will meet at 4:30PM. 3. FELLOWSHIP MEAL: March 26th after AM worship. Last names M-Z have setup & cleanup. 4. LADIES DAY: Hollywood Road in Houma on March 11th. More details on News n’ Notes board. 5. GOSPEL MEETING: Hollywood Road in Houma will be hosting a Gospel meeting with guest
speaker Neal Pollard March 12th-15th. See board for details. 6. WORK DAY: April 8th at 9AM. Please plan to enjoy the fellowship as we labor together tending to
a few items of upkeep around the church building.
WELCOME!: We happily announce that Nicklas, Chanel, & Ascher Smith desire to be counted among the laborers at DeGaulle Drive. Please meet & welcome them. Address: 105 Westchester Pl., NOLA 70131 Phone: 504-451-4836
REJOICE!: We rejoice that two precious souls have been added to the Lord’s body! Charles Suazo & his son Nicolas were baptized into Christ on February 26th. Please encourage our new brothers.
Thank you for helping us as we seek to edify each other in the way of the Lord!
