The Encourager

Church of Christ

140 West 15th Street

Front Royal Virginia 22630

540 635 2613

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September 2, 2018

Sunday Service’s

Bible class 10:00 am

Worship 11:00 am

Afternoon 2:00 pm

Tuesday Ladies Class

11:00 am

Wednesday Service

7:00 pm

Personal Bible Study

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Correspondence

In Home

RSW Jail Ministry

Correspondence

2nd & 4th In House

Food Pantry

By Appointment

Minister

John Stephen Smith

540-635-2613

ministerfrcoc@gmail.com

Names On This Page Will Periodically be removed.

Please Keep Tenia Informed as to there Condition & or Status

Jane McCool, traveling to bring Hazel back here.

Sharon Derflinger, Heritage Hall, 103

Gloria Kinney, Tenia’s sister

Mary Steele, Deborah’s mother.

Ceann Collier, Cathy’s cousin. Had a stroke.

Ella Sullivan, Linda’s granddaughter.

Anita Farris, for continue healing of knee.

Cathy Meadows

Hazel Clark

Kelly Clark

Sammy Campbell

Donna Couto, Anita’s mother.

Liddy Brewer, Jane’s niece.

Gloria Van Arsdall, Brookside, new room #A.

Rick Steele

Jeff Robbins

Bobby Jo Henderson

Philip (Pop) Funk in Lynn Care, room #221B.

Ray Stelzl

Tim Gunter

Kenny Henderson Jr.

Ruth Brooks

Sharon Jenkins

Jamie Shell

Marty Jones

Jamie James

Scott McCool

Jaden Turner

Doris & Donald Jones

Carol & Doug Ritenour

Dolores Williams

RSW Jail Ministry

Our nation and lawmakers

The Lord’s church

Military men and women

First Responders

Our missionaries

Our Homebound

Audrey Herring

John Woodall

Nancy Barnes

Cancer Diagnosis

Janet Jenkins

Jerry Eubanks

C.R. Newlin

Priscilla L

Philip Funk Jr.

Jackie Barbe

Frank Couto

Ryan Denharat

Sandy Holzhauser

Vita Torres

Jeff Pingley

Wendy Willoughby

Elaine Appleton

Robert Jenkins

The Cracked Acorn

Aging September 2, 2018

c.r. van arsdall

'Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shal l strengthen thine heart: wait , I say, on the Lord, "Psalm 27:14

(WAIST GUNNER)- Captain, reporting heavy damage. An-dersen's out of it. An ME-109 was lucky.

(CO-PILOT)- I've taken over. Cockpit riddled. Captain injured.

The Betty Grable is on her 13th WW2 mission. Will this weary scarred B-17 bomber reach the target & return home? In a movie theater, this question is usually an-swered in about Two hours.

(NAVAGITOR) - Within the target area.

(BOMBADIER) - 3-2-1 and bombs away.

(CO-PILOT) - Lost #4 was on fire. One inboard with low oil pressure. Fuel is low.

It does not look good for the Betty Grable. We are taunt in our comfy seats. Fingers are crossed our crew will make the long journey through unfriendly skies to safety. Betty has made it before and she should again, but there are some terrifying moments ahead.

(BETTY G.) - Control Tower, on two engines. Have wounded. Landing gear may be damaged. Fuel gone.

((Control) - Copy, emergency strip cleared. Good luck.

(inspired by the movie TWELVE O'CLOCK HIGH)

I can identify with the BETTY G. The years are beginning to show wear and tear on my covering (skin). I no longer look youthful, except in spirit. The landing gear (my legs) can't do their job as well anymore. I try not to run and run like I was a youngster again. This is long past. I try to stay on level ground and avoid too many hills; mountain climbing is out

of the picture.

The enemy has made several "runs" on me. At times, I wanted to walk (fly) away and bow to the "I'm just human." But something always whispers in my ear "be strong, be courageous for I am with you."

So far, I have been a winner. I am nearing the target (threescore and ten). I think of home (heaven) often. Many loved ones, friends are waiting for me with smiles and breathless hugs. Do we breathe in heaven?

I am working to take many with me eventually (co-pilot and crew). I have encouraged others and try to lend silent comfort in times of joy and sadness. I need your help and assistance & prayers to aid me in reaching the heavenly home. There are many forces determining if the journey will be bumpy and not a smooth ride. We must remain alert and not sleep lest the enemy take advantage, wound us and cause us to fail. Constant training (Bible study) must be our sword and shield. We have many examples before us this can be done.

O thinks of the Home over there, By the side of the river of light,

Where the saints all immortal and fair are robed in their gar-ment of white.

O think of the saints over there, who before us the journey have trod, Of the songs that they breathe on the air, in their home in the place of God.

I’ll soon be at home over there, there the saved and the saints are at rest; All the saints and the Angels up there are watch-ing and waiting for me. (Sacred Selections)

BSGFAA Exodus 32-34 Lesson 214

The Golden Calf; Moses’ Second Trip Up Mount Sinai

Moses

Bible Quiz:

1. How did a wise woman keep Joab’s army from having to attack the city of Abel to get Sheba? 2 Samuel 20:16-22

2. Because Saul had put the Gibeonites to death, God caused a ____for three years in the days of David. What did the Gibeonites request of David for revenge against Saul? Why did David not turn Mephibosheth over to the Gibeonites? 2 Samuel 21:1-7

3. Why did Jesus say the apostles would grieve over Him, and that their grief would be turned to joy? John 16:19-22

4. Discuss what God said about following the crowd under the Law of Moses. Exodus 23:2

5. Those who went with Moses as he neared Mount Sinai did not include (a) Aaron, (b) Nadab and Abihu, (c) Hur, or (d) the seventy elders of Israel. Exodus 24:9

6. Where was Joshua when Moses first ascended Mount Sinai? Aaron and Hur? Exodus 24:13-14

7. Describe the materials from which the tabernacle was made: (a) curtains, (b) clasps, (c) upright frame boards, (d) bases or sockets, (e) crossbars. Exodus 26

8. The area around the tabernacle was called the _____. Exodus 27:9

9. For what was the atonement money to be used? Exodus 30:16

10. Describe the basin and its use. Exodus 30:17-21

Additional Scriptures:

1. Guarding oneself from idols—1 John 5:21

2. The holy place in the tabernacle was also called the “tent of meeting.” —Exodus 2:21; 29:42

3. Moses wore a veil to keep the people from seeing the fading radiance of his face.—2 Corinthians 3:7-13

According to the Dictionary:

1. The bull—was a principal god of Egypt and later became god of the ten tribes of Israel (1 Kings 12:28).

2. Not wearing ornaments became a permanent custom of Israel.

Questions:

1. Why did the Israelites want Aaron to make them gods? Exodus 32:1

2. Why did God not destroy the Israelites whom He saw worshipping the golden calf? Exodus 32:11-14

3. Describe Moses’ temperament when he saw the people dancing about the golden calf. What did Moses do with the golden calf? Moses had many of the Israelites killed by ____. Exodus 32:19-20, 26-29

4. God told Moses that He would blot the names of what people out of His book? Exodus 32:33

5. What was the “tent of meeting”? Who stayed there? How was it used? Exodus 33:7-11

6. What part of God did Moses see? Exodus 33:22-23

7. Describe Moses’ second trip up Mount Sinai to meet God and his face when he returned. Exodus 34

Application: on worshiping man-made gods—Exodus 32:1

BSGFAA Exodus 35-40 Lesson 215

Preparations for the Tabernacle Moses

Bible Quiz:

1. In song, how long did David say God would show loving kindness to his descendants? 2 Samuel 22:51

2. Yes or no in Jesus’ prayer in the upper room, did Jesus say He had completed the work for which the Fa-ther had sent Him? John 17:4

3. What did Jesus say sanctifies or sets apart His disciples from this world? John 17:17

4. After Moses told the people all the words and laws, what did the people say? What did Moses do to con-firm the covenant? Exodus 24:3, 8

5. Who made the plans for the construction of the tabernacle? Where did Moses get the gold, silver, bronze, fine fabrics, gems, etc. that were to be used in the tabernacle construction? Exodus 25:1-7, 9

6. Name the two rooms in the tabernacle. In what direction was the tabernacle to face? Exodus 26: 22, 33

7. What was to be the daily offering on the altar? Exodus 29:38-41 When was incense to be burned? Exo-dus 30:7-8

8. What did the Lord give Moses on Mount Sinai? Exodus 31:18

9. Why did the Israelites want Aaron to make them gods? Exodus 32:1

10. Describe Moses’ temperament when he saw the people dancing about the golden calf? What did Moses do with the golden calf? Moses had many of the Israelites killed by ______. Exodus 32:19-20, 26-29

According to the Dictionary:

1. Suggested weights of materials used in the tabernacle: gold—1 ton 350 pounds; silver—4 tons; brass (copper)— 2 tons 500 pounds

2. Moses offered the burnt offering, meal offering, and offered incense. After this the priests performed these functions.

Questions:

1. Yes or no, were the Israelites permitted to cook on the Sabbath? Exodus 35:3

2. Why were Bezalel and Oholiab quality, skilled craftsmen and able to teach others? Exodus 35:30-35

3. Moses had to (a) encourage or (b) restrain the people concerning their gifts for construction of the tabernacle. Exodus 36:6

4. How many precious stones were mounted on the breastplate of the high priest? Why? Exodus 39:10-14

5. Did the Israelites construct every portion of the tabernacle as God had commanded? Exodus 39:32-42

6. Who set up the tabernacle? Exodus 40:1-2

7. What could the Israelites see, when the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle? How did the Israelites know when God wanted them to pick up camp and travel? Exodus 40:34-38

Application: on following God’s guidance—Exodus 40:36-37

Serving Today Mark Derflinger

Wilson Diaz

Rex Callaway

Art Candenquist

Song Service

Eugene Tewalt

Congregational Sing

Scripture Reading Art Candenquist

Tabith Anderson 9/2

Nellie Evans 9/6

Madelynn Derflinger 9/23

Eliza Anderson 9/24

Mason Clark 9/28

The Callaways 9/30

Today: Congregational

Sing at 2:00. Have your

favorite hymns ready.

Dry Cereal and

Microwave

Popcorn

September 16th

Ladies Meeting

At 1:00

To be lead by:

Juanita Tewalt

This will be a meeting to discuss planning

out the rest of the year. Please have your

ideas of what you would like to see

happen in the future as ladies of this

congregation and give to Juanita.

Lord Fairfax Community College.

This is a “special needs” classroom.

Here is the list of items needed:

7- umbrella’s, 4- sets of ear buds,

Lemon Lime Blossoms Lysol wipes, Command

utility hooks large size, as well as Subway gift

cards. Monetary contribution also welcome.

See Deborah Baleskie if giving money or gift

cards.

Every Tuesday at 11:00

am. “Prescriptions for

a Woman’s Soul”

Fellowship is sweet

when sisters meet.

Where: Camp WAMAVA Theme: Joy for the Journey

When: September 21-22 Cost: $40 for 2 days, $20 for 1

Hosted by: Waynesboro & Southside, Churches of Christ

Contact: Deborah Horton @ artsytwinsmom@gmail.com

Charles Town, Church of Christ

6th Annual Ladies Day

September 29th, starts at 9:00

Keys to Overcome the World

Revelation 12: 7-10

In Revelation, there is a lot of figurative language and many difficult

symbols. Because of that we often avoid reading the book. But in it are some great Bible helps. One of

them is found in chapter 12, where we learn how Christians are to overcome the world.

To preface what is going on, in verses 7-10 we read about war breaking out in heaven, and Michael

and his angels fighting with the dragon and his followers. We see that the dragon did not prevail, did

you catch this? The dragon (devil, Satan) did not prevail and he was cast out of heaven. Because of this,

Satan (the dragon) roamed the earth persecuting and tempting God’s people. Then, in verse 11, we read

what the Christians possessed to overcome Satan and his worldly ways: “And they (Christians) overcame

him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the

death.” In this passage are the three keys to overcoming the world. Let’s examine them in a little more

detail.

The Blood of the Lamb. We need to remember

what Jesus did to make salvation possible. It is

only because of His sacrifice upon the cross that

we have the opportunity of salvation in the first

place. To many times we do not trust enough of

our lives to Jesus. The first key to overcoming the

world is giving Jesus all of our lives and trusting in

Him and the power of His blood, come what may.

This begins with our baptism into Him and

continues through a life of faithfulness.

The Word of Their Testimony. Not only did the

early Christians trust Jesus, but they knew and

lived His word. The word of our testimony is the

everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. We must love

it, learn it, live it, and laud it. By doing so, we

gain the knowledge and encouragement

necessary to overcome the world and its sinful

ways. We can only gain this through serious

Bible study.

They Did Not Love Their Lives to the Death. The

final key we must examine is that of separating

oneself from the world. Nothing on this earth is

to be so precious to us that we are not willing to

give it up for the cause of Christ (our lives

included), and we show it in our attitudes and

actions.

Are you having trouble overcoming the world

or the temptations of the world? Maybe it’s

because you have not put enough trust in Jesus.

Maybe it’s because you do not read and live His

word enough. Maybe it’s because you do not

separate yourself enough from the lost world and

worldly ways. That’s how the first century

Christians did it—and if we are to overcome, that

is how we will do it also.

—Edd Sterchi

Broadway church of Christ

Campbellsville, KY.

John 13:34-35 Love One Another September 2, 2018

A NEW COMMAND

TO L____ O____ A_________

Leviticus 19:18

HOW WILL WE FULLFILL THIS

C_________________?

John 13:34b

BY THIS P_______ W_____ K_______-

John 13: 35

Acts 11:25

Ten Things You Should Never Do With Your Nose

• Look down it at somebody (the sin of

pride).

• Stick it into someone else’s business (the

sin of meddling).

• Pick it (the sin of self-destructive behav-

ior).

• Get it out of joint (the sin of anger).

• Cut it off to spite your face (the sin of bit-

terness).

• Pay through it (the sin of materialism).

• Not see beyond it (the sin of selfishness).

• Be hard nosed (the sin of stubbornness).

• Thumb it at someone (the sin of rude-

ness).

• Turn it up at others (the sin of haughti-

ness).

Rather, let’s keep our noses clean, keep

our noses to the grindstone of God’s busi-

ness, and keep our noses in the Bible!

Edd Sterchi Campbellsville, KY