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Our Purpose in Life is to “Glorify God”

Our Elders:Mike Adams, Roger WinslettTim Feltner (Shepherd of the Month- June)

Times of Assembling:Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. Worship, 5:00 p.m. WorshipWednesday, 7:15 p.m. Bible Study

Office Contact Info:Office Phone: 770.971.9933Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-1:00 Web Address: www.LifeInChrist.com

Our Deacons:Eric Aguirre (Lads to Leaders), Steve Brandt (PRYSM Youth Group), Derek Brown (State-side Missions/GSOP), Sim Christie (Benevolence), Dino Drain (Security/Technology), Tom Eickmeyer (Business/Contracts), John Golden (Worship), Cliff Hicks (Building), Scott Ihle (Foreign Missions), Bob Jenkins, Chris Vance (Grounds), Daniel Ward (Education), Josh Zahrndt (Early Education/KFC/TNT youth).

Our Staff:David Decker (GSOP Director)gdaviddecker@bellsouth.net, 770.656.3979Kelly Drain (Office Administrator) secretary@lifeinchrist.com, 770.971.9933 Neil Richey (Pulpit Minister & Counselor) neil.richey@lifeinchrist.com, 678.809.2984Tommy Tidwell (Marietta Campus Director) tidw1559@bellsouth.net, 770.365.2133Cliff Hicks (Building Supervisor) procliff2@aol.com, 678.614.1844

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If you were part of our class on Wednesday night, then the title above makes sense. If you were not here, then let me just summarize it by saying that as Christians we’re to be looking for that moment to FIND someone to share our love for Jesus with. The word translated “find” in John 1 is the same word we get “eureka” from.We often talk about growing the church but sometimes little is done to actively do so. We often

feel as though our work is done when we lead by example, invite a neighbor to church services, or do a good deed from time-to-time. These items are important and certainly are our responsibilities as Christians. However, if we’re going to have that “eureka” moment, then we need to go a little further. Here are a few ideas that may help:1. As you're leading by example turn your actions into words. We've heard it said, "I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day." That may be true with respect to some things, but how is my daily Christian living going to shed light on, or answer the question, "what must I do to be saved" (Acts 2:36-38)? 2. Turn an invite into a commitment to come. I love to invite folks to our services. Sometimes they come and sometimes they don't. How often do you invite with the line, "come to church with me" but fail to give any specifics. I mean, why not say, "hey friend, this Lord's Day we're studying from Matthew and we'll be talking about the popular topic of 'judging.' I would love for you and your family to join my family and after services, let's have lunch together." Then give them the time of service and follow up on Saturday with a call that says "I can't wait for you to visit with us this Lord's Day, and am looking forward to a good lunch together." You might just be surprised by those you come in contact with and that they will actually join you on

the Lord's Day. Our quarterly "pest control guy" showed up Sunday after doing basically as described above. Folks, if you don't invite, they won't come.3. Turn your good deed into an activity for the Lord and His church. The church is full of folks doing good deeds all the time. I think we sometimes feel that if folks aren't part of a particular church program then they're not involved in doing good works. I don't buy that for a minute. The more I visit with folks one-on-one, the more I find that people are serving in different ways. However, what if our good deeds had an anchor point. I mean, what if we did good deeds for folks and then let them know why we care, and serve. Recently I went to one of my neighbors, a new grandma who lives alone, and put together a baby bed for her so that her grand baby would have a place to sleep when he comes to grandma's house. The next day I went to the mailbox and there was a card along with a $20 bill thanking me for helping her out. I immediately called her to say that her gift wasn't necessary and I helped her because that's what neighbors do. What I should have said is, “It was my pleasure. After all, that's what Christians do." What I said was okay, but the focus was on me and being a good neighbor. The other way ultimately turns it back to Jesus as the reason for the good deed. Otis Gatewood once wrote, "If he as the Saviour of the world takes a personal interest in all our affairs, cannot we learn the lesson that we as Christians can best help him to save the world by being personal. . . [workers]?"Each area of service mentioned above is in essence a form of personal work. What will you do this week to work for Jesus?

—Neil Richey

Looking for that Eureka Moment

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News You Can Use:Good Works:

Striving to fulfill God’s Purpose

ThroughEvangelism,

Edification, & Benevolence

Here are some of our works . . . .

EvangelismGeorgia School of Preaching & Biblical Studies

Live Webcasting of Our Services

EdificationBible Classes

Church Library(prcoc.mysurpass.net)

Ladies WorkshopPrime Timers Group

Youth GroupsBenevolence

Raintree Village Children and Family

Services Rainbow OmegaGeorgia Agape

CounselingYou may contact Neil Richey for a

confidential appointment.

8744 Main Street Suite 303

Woodstock, GA 770-278-9459

neil@tranquilitycouselingserv.com

www.tranquilitycounselingserv.com

By the Numbers: Sun. Bible Study:

126Worship:

263Contribution:

$10,025.04Wed. Bible Study:

114

Prayer Requests:

Sympathy:Our sympathy is extended to Beth Mitchell in the passing of her aunt Virginia Lyons. We extend our sympathy to Annette Linton in the passing of her nephew, Romaine Montgomery.

Latest Updates:Sunday, May 27, will be Alyssa Waldroop’s last day at PR. She will be moving to Saudi Arabia to be with Chisholm. Sara Harris will have surgery on May 30 to repair her broken Fibula. Alicia Adams will have surgery on her neck, June 4 at Kennestone. Willie Curtis, grandfather of Audrey Kennedy, has been placed under Hospice care. Please pray for Katie, a recently orphaned 5 year old, that she find comfort, peace and a Christian family and case worker. Jeff McMillan, neighbor of Daphne Condra, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Larry Grimes, father of Andrea Lowe, has injuries from falling down stairs. Yvonne Robinson, one of our visitors, came forward requesting prayer.

Shut-Ins:Louise Hardwick, Carolyn Melvin, Trae Rivero, Opal Sewell.

Continue to Remember:Noreda Carrington, Josh Zahrndt, Sammie & Bryan Hathcock, Reagan Bystedt, Sara Harris, John Golden, Ursula

Thompson, Billie Bryant, Karen White, Chet Taylor, Alicia Adams, Janice Hudson, Kathy Moore, Harold Brown, Barbara Mabry, Chisholm Waldroop, Glen Word, Rose & Jerry Hall, Jean Robinson, James Coar, Vicki Derrick.

Friends and Family:Doug Reed, Jr., Traci Coleman (niece of Noreda Carrington), Wes Anderson (brother of Stephanie Dockery), Christine Coleman (mother of Lawanda Coleman), Patricia Agnew (online listener), Michael Robins (son of Rose Hall), Sarah DuBois (niece of Bob Jenkins), Debbie Gaston (mother of Glenda Eickmeyer), Dennis Taylor (nephew of Tony & Jean Robinson), John Hicks (father of Christine Aguirre), Sofia England (1 year old daughter of Brandon & Jeannie England), Mattie Small (friend of Annette Linton), Daniel Welker (son of Danny & Cindy Welker), Doris Ledbetter (mother of Marcia Jaynes).

Expectant Mothers:Kristy Sexton— Due in August.Kasey Brown— Due Oct. 12

Prayer requests will remain in the Scroll for four weeks unless the office is notified. If we’ve removed someone from the prayer list that you would like re-admitted, please call or email the office and we’ll be happy to do so.

Reminder Parents:There is a nursery available during worship as well as a training room at the back of the auditorium. We ask that this be reserved for parents with children.

Announcements:

Welcome:A special welcome to our visitors on the Lord’s Day. Members, be sure that our guests receive a visitor’s card so that we can follow up with them and show our appreciation for their visiting with us. Those cards should be returned to the office.

Disaster Relief Service Project:Saturday, June 2.This service project is being opened up to the entire congregation. This opportunity to serve is only open to approximately 25 people and you must be at least 13 years of age. We are on the schedule to work in the warehouse for that weekend. However, as before, there is a chance that they could be all caught up and not need us. Additional information is on the

PRYSM board. Please sign up by this coming Wednesday, May 30. Along with this, we are planning to visit The Parthenon in the afternoon after we are done working. Please see Steve or Rita Brandt for more information.

Library News:The church library has received several books donated by the family of William Clyde Boyd, Beth Mitchell's dad.  Reports are available on the welcome center desk.  Two data DVDs with lessons on the book of Revelation as taught by our own Bill Stewart are now in the library. Eight of M. Lynwood Smith's songbooks, located at 245.2 SMI, were donated by Donna Barnett in memory of her father, Pernell Flowers.  The titles are:  Blessed Refuge, Blissful Praise, Down Memory Lane, Glory Gleams, Harbor Lights, Holy Manna, Joyful Sounds, and Precious Name.  These are all shape-note hymnals by a member of the church.

Looking ahead5/27 Bible Class, 930 am, Worship, 1030 am

Worship, 5 pm5/30 Bible Study, 715 pm5/31 White HOME group cookout at the Richey’s, 6:30 pm.

*GSOP Classes meet on Tuesday & Thursday nights

*Ladies Workshop meets every Tuesday, 930 am

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The Youth ZoneBe sure to pick up a Sermon Advantage for Kids or a Sermon Advantage for Pre-teens located on the bulletin board by the nursery or the welcome center.

TNT= Tots N Truth, birth - 1st gradeKFC= Kids for Christ, 2nd - 5th grade: Our Kids Summer Series on Wednesday nights will begin June 6 and be on the Parables of Jesus. Parents, please pick a week your family can be the organizer/leader. There is a sign up sheet on the TNT/KFC bulletin board. A packet with all the information needed to do this will be emailed to you. Thank you for your help!

PRYSM=Piedmont Road Youth Serving the Master, 6th-12th grade:See the PRYSM bulletin board for upcoming events, sign up sheets and information. If you have any questions about events please see the Brandt’s and check your emails. 

Upcoming Events:  Monthly Card Writing Service Project -writing cards to those in need of encouragement both inside and outside the church.  

Area-Wide Youth Devo will be the third Sunday in July 15- hosted by South Cobb church of Christ.

Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort - Nashville, TN, Saturday, June 2.   This opportunity to serve is only open to ~25 people and you must be at least 13 years old and have permission from your parent(s) if they will not attending. We are on the schedule to work in the warehouse for that weekend.  However, as before, there is a chance that they could be all caught up and not need us, but since we are so much earlier this year, it is less likely to get cancelled.  Additional information on the PRYSM bulletin board. Please sign up as soon as possible as we will open it to the rest of the congregation after May 16.  Along with this, we are planning to visit The Parthenon in the afternoon after we are done working.  

Camp Inagehi in Douglasville, GA the week of June 17 - 22 for students ages 9 - 18. Our congregation attends week 2-Johnny McDaniel's week. The registration cost is $170. Registering before 5/31 saves $10  https://www.campinagehi.org. Review camp rules, dress code and FAQs before camp.  Sunday registration opens at 3:00 PM and campers will need to bring food for dinner that evening.  Once you have successfully registered, please sign up and let Eric and Christine Aguirre know and they can help you with any additional questions.

Horizons at Freed-Hardeman University the week of July 1 - 6 for 7-12 graders and the cost is $200 with church assisting with half of registration cost. Girls positions are filled and boys may be by now, contact coordinator to be put on waiting list and find dress code and Parent Information Sheet at http://www.fhu.edu/horizons. See Brad & Janice Burnette or Steve & Rita Brandt for more details.

A Good Tune UpJoe W. Nichols

The Ladies Corner Ladies Devo & Brunch: Meets at 9 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the fellowship hall. Ladies Night Out (LNO): Meets one evening a month for a fun get together/craft/community service project/etc. Care package craft night is June 1 at 6 pm in the fellowship hall. Please bring a sweet or savory finger food to share. Items needed for care packages will be posted on the Ladies FB page. Ladies Workshop:During the summer we meet 2 times a month at 930 am and then go to lunch together at 1130 am. May 29 Luncheon to close the yearJune 12 Jason’s DeliJune 26 O’Charlie’sJuly 10 Golden CorralJuly 24 Cherokee Cattle Aug 14 Cracker BarrelAug 28 Lucky ChinaSept 4 1st day of regular schedule- LuncheonDigging Deep Ladies Bible Study:http://new.livestream.com/whcoc/for-women. Watch the podcast in the comfort of your own home on your own time.Baby Shower:You are invited to a baby shower in honor of Kristy Sexton on Saturday, June 16 at 10 am at the home of Brooke Zahrndt. She is registered at Target and Buy Buy Baby It’s a girl!

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For the Month of June Communion Prep- Mark Dale

Open Building- Blake HoelscherClose Building- Steve Brandt

•Red H.O.M.E. group coordinators— LeRoy & Nila Fogle and Scott & Alexis Ihle

•White H.O.M.E. group coordinators— Dan & Ursula Thompson and Chris & Carie Vance Cookout at the Richey’s on May 31 at 6:30 pm.•Blue H.O.M.E. group coordinators— Derek & Kasey Brown and John & Misty Golden

•Green H.O.M.E. group coordinators— Steve & Bonnie Binkley

•Yellow H.O.M.E. group coordinators—Andrew & Jessica Wingfield

The Scroll (609-920) is published weekly except the weeks of July 4th and December 25th by the Piedmont Road church of Christ, 1630 Piedmont Road, NE, Marietta, GA 30066. Periodicals postage paid at Marietta, GA.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Scroll, 1630 Piedmont Road, Marietta, GA 30066.

Family Bible Time each Sunday night at 5:00, just before we start our evening worship service. There are yellow cards in the foyer with the first set of Bible facts that we want to learn. Pick one up for your family and spend a little time each week working together to prepare yourself for our Family Bible Time. The idea is to memorize where in the Bible we can find certain Bible subjects.

Ascension of Christ…….…Acts 1 Birth of the church……..…Acts 2Healing the lame man….Acts 3-4 Ananias and Sapphira……Acts 5 Deacons…………….………Acts 6Stoning of Stephen……..…Acts 7Conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch…………………..….Acts 8Conversion of Saul….…….Acts 9Conversion of Cornelius …….…………………….……Acts 10-11Death of James……………Acts 12Paul’s first missionary journey………………………….…Acts 13-14

Jerusalem meeting…….…Acts 15Conversion of Lydia and the Jailer………………….……Acts 16Athens…………………….Acts 17Aquila and Priscilla…..….Acts 18Demetrius the silversmith ………………………..……Acts 19Work of elders……………Acts 20Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem ………………………….Acts 21-23Governor Felix……………Acts 24King Agrippa……..…..Acts 25-26Paul’s voyage………….…Acts 27

Sunday, 5/27/18 Announcements: Terry Moore Morning Evening

Song Director: Roger Winslett Daniel WardOpening Prayer: Blake Hoelscher Danny Welker Serve at the Table: Scott Ihle Steve BrandtAssist AM 5 Steve Binkley 4 Emery Wooten 6 Tyrik Blocker 3 AndrewWingfield 7 James Braswell 2 David Whitehead8 Zeke Poskevich 1 Ryan WalkerScripture Reader: Nick Jahoda—Lk 15:1-3Sermon AM: Neil Richey—The Parables of Three Success Stories Shepherds Closing Prayer AM: Roger Winslett Sermon PM: Neil Richey— Awesome Discoveries From Our Daily Bible Reading Closing Prayer PM: Bob JenkinsGreetersBible Study West Blake & Laura HoelscherAM Worship East Travis & Melba DaleAM Worship West Mike & Tricia AdamsPM Worship West Larry CarterAM Ushers: Ray Harris & Mike WallsPM Usher: David Whitehead

Wednesday 5/30/18 Announcements/Prayer: Neil RicheyDevotional/Speaker: Neil RicheySong Director: Peyton RicheyClosing Prayer: Charles Derrick

Unable to Serve Sunday AM? Call Rex Burrell 770.427.7595

Unable to Serve Sunday PM or Wednesday? Call John Golden 770.361.6232