Our mission is to develop fully devoted followers of Jesus

who make a difference by being a visible presence

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

A cappella Service

SONG—Forever Reign

WELCOME: Barry Stephens

SONG—Come, Now Is the Time to Worship

SONG—Blessed Be Your Name

SONG—His Grace Reaches Me

MESSAGE: Barry Stephens

“Live by The Spirit”

INVITATION SONG—Don’t Be Afraid

SONG—A Shield About Me

COMMUNION

SONG—O The Blood

ELDER BLESSING/OFFERING: Mack Bibb

SONG—How Can I Keep from Singing

FAITH WITH NO BOUNDARIES CONTRIBUTION

CLOSING SONG: Hallelujah, What a Savior!

Instrumental Service

SONG—I Am Free

WELCOME: Barry Stephens

SONG—You, You Are God

SONG—Remind Me Who I Am

MESSAGE: Barry Stephens

“Live by The Spirit”

INVITATION SONG—Glorious Day

COMMUNION

SONG—Draw Me Close

ELDER BLESSING/CONTRIBUTION: Charles Lindsey

SONG: Y ou Are God Alone

FAITH WITH NO BOUNDARIES CONTRIBUTION

CLOSING SONG: I Am Free

An attended nursery is available in the Cradle Roll Department for infants-2 year-olds.

A nursing room with speakers is also available in the Cradle Roll Department. ALL

GOD'S KIDS (Special Needs Ministry) meets during the Bible class hour (9:45 a.m.) in

Room 111.

Mack & Janey Bibb/Charles & Brenda Lindsey will be available in the Green

Room on the northeast side (right front). Bryan & Ronna Privett/Rob & Darla Stewart

will be available in the Prayer Room in the southeast corner (right back) of the Worship

Center for private prayer. Please exit during the last song.

Medical emergency? Please go to the Nursery for help.

2014 Wednesday Summer Series

7/09 Josh Haynes, Raintree Christian Church

7/16 Ben Pickett, Monterey

7/23 Michael Martin, LCU

7/30 Brent McCall, Monterey

8/06 Barry Stephens, Monterey

8/13 Grady King, Mansfield Church of Christ

8/20 Los Angeles Mission Trip Shareholders Meeting

Ministry Needs & Opportunities

Women of Worship is in need of paid ($8 per hour) childcare workers for

the fall semester, September 10th-December 3rd, from 9 a.m.–noon. If

interested, contact Melissa Burns at 470-8986 or bath-junkie@sbcglobal.net.

Be Filled with The Spirit!

Near the close of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he said: Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every

opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to

debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with

psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name

of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

(Ephesians 5:15-21)

When God freed us from sin, He freed us to live in the new way of the Spirit.

When one becomes a Christian, we don’t expect perfection, but a beautiful

metamorphosis begins. As we submit to God, God’s Spirit transforms us

more and more into the image of Christ.

How does all that happen? How can we be filled with the Spirit? Ephesians

5 is extremely helpful! The larger context in Ephesians (5:15-6:18) begins

and ends with the reminder that we live in an evil world. Paul encourages us

to be careful how we live (5:15), and to put on the full armor of God in order

to take a stand against the devil’s schemes (6:11).

Paul says, Don’t get drunk on wine; instead, be filled with the Spirit. Be

filled with the Spirit is an imperative verb followed by five participles

describing what we can do in order to be filled with the Spirit. All of these

phrases say something about our relationship with God and with one another

in the body of Christ. From Paul’s vantage point, life together is such an

important ingredient to living in the Spirit. Here are the five participles—

verbal forms that modify the imperative verb to be filled with the Spirit:

Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. When

we engage in worship, we praise God, but we also speak to one another

about the promises of God. Something happens when we do that. We quit

being an audience, and we become a community of faith. Singing and

making music in your heart to the Lord. There is something about

heartfelt praise that brings fresh air to our stale lives. Always giving thanks

to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. As we surrender to

one another, and serve one another, we become more and more like Jesus.

How are we filled with the Spirit? By speaking to one another, by praising

God (singing and making music in our hearts to the Lord), by giving thanks,

and by submitting to one another! May we be filled with the Spirit of God!

—Barry Stephens

For the benefit of all worshippers, we ask that you please silence all electronic devices during the assembly.

Family News & Notes

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Velma Jeanie Bailey ....................................................................... Plaza Rehab 302B

Nell George ................................................ Crown Point Health Suites, Sapphire 103

Other sick: Jud Jones (son of Jeremy & Whitney Jones), Joan Boyles, Tai

Bannister, Connie Grimes, Maggie Bacio (daughter of Laura Bacio), DeLois

Pavlicek, Jackie & Evelyn Rivers, Nancy Johnson, Brock Marshall, Connie

Fisher, Vernon & Dolly Clem, June Witcher, Melba McDermett, Evelyn Culp,

Don Ables, Bill & Joy Minnix, Kelsey Odom, Leola Tarbet, Adis Long, Debbie

Yoakum (daughter of Kathryn Hucks), James Black (grandson of James & Mary Jo

Underwood), Leah Oman (sister of Elizabeth Williams), Ray McDermett

(brother of Melba McDermett), Allan Akens (brother of Annette Miller)

Congratulations to Adr ian & Melanie Dennington (Young Marr ied Couples

Class) on the birth of a son, Noah, who was born July 1st.

Bridal Shower for Mary Gomez, br ide-elect of Ian Dupont (son of Bob &

Cyndi Dupont), will be Saturday, July 12th, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the home of

Lori House, 10504 Elkr idge Ave. Selections are at Home Depot, Lowes, and

Bed Bath & Beyond.

Active Retirees Thursday Lunch Group will feature fun & fellowship. Bring

$2 for a meal of baked fish, black-eyed peas coleslaw, and creamy orange

dessert. Join us for some good food and great fellowship. Need a ride? Call

Jodie Wallace (794-1442). The Fireside Room is open from 10:30 a.m.-3:30

p.m. for table games and balloon volleyball.

Active Retirees Game Night has been postponed to Monday, July 14th from

5:30-8 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Fried chicken is furnished—bring a side dish.

College-Age Ministry

Sunday Mornings: 9:45 a.m., Room 250

Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m. Worship, Room 250

For more info, contact Joey Drumright: joedru1@gmail.com, 806-577-8532.

Catalyst—Young Adult Ministry

Sunday Mornings: 9:45 a.m., Room 250

Sunday Nights: 2/42 every 1st & 3rd weekend—watch your email for details

Tuesday Nights: Catalyst Bible Study, 7-8:30 p.m., Market St, 19th & Quaker

For more info, contact Joey Drumright: joedru1@gmail.com, 806-577-8532.

Teen News

July 5-13—LA Mission Trip

Please pray for these teens and sponsors while they are away.

July 14—Boys Bible Study

July 15—Tuesday Lunch Club

July 17—Girl’s Bible Study

Growing Together as God’s Family

Baptized: Trey Holmsley

Paul Landrove

Placed membership:

Albert & Tristan Gillispie; 5816 73 St (24); 817-988-8656/817-888-8389

Changes: Faryn Bryant; 2610 Milwaukee Ave Apt 25B (07)

Randal & Sherri Dement; 6109 73rd St Unit A (24)

Rhonda Woodard; 6115 72nd Pl Unit A (24)

Reminder to the Common Ground, Catalyst, & College Classes

Chair Moving Today

Thank you for your service to our church family.

Weekly Record

Contributions: Sunday’s Offering, June 29 $ 35,885.00

Weekly Budget $ 38,500.00

2014 Weekly Average $ 38,701.06

Attendance:

Sunday Morning, June 29

Worship/Sponsored Activities 1071

Bible Class/Sponsored Activities N/C Community Service:

Meals served in Lubbock 105

Please remember….

Notify the church office of changes in: address, phone, email, employment, marriages, births, empty nest, etc. Many changes can be made in the online

directory (www.montereychurch.com) or you can call the church office (795-5201).

Summer 2014 at Monterey

July 5 High School Los Angeles Mission Trip (5-13)

12 Return from Kenya Medical Missions Trip

25 Fiesta Friday

28 Summit—Children’s Ministry Camp (July 28-31)

August 8 Foster Parents Night Out

13 CCM Taco Night

16 Youth Ministry End of Summer Retreat (Aug. 16-18)

24 Children’s Ministry Promotion Sunday

New Adult Bible School Quarter begins (1-2 Peter)

31 Worship Assemblies (8:30 & 10:45 a.m.)