Wednesday 630pm: Welcome: Scott Chambers Song Leader: JD Whirley Speaker: Dan Jones

Unable to serve Oct. AM - Kyle Walker 703-8351

PM - Scott Chambers 906-5944 Wed - Mike Darnall 703-5244

If you live in town & unable to drive please call Bob Hines 270-994-4765

Oct. Sound: Byron Rudd & Freddie Hines

Our Record last week Sunday AM 284 Sunday PM 197 Contribution $12,032

9AM Service Welcome: Lonnie Woodruff Song Leader: Nathan Pirtle Opening Prayer: Mike Darnall Lord’s Supper Devo: Dan Jones Lord’s Supper: Bryce Rudd Brandon Rudd Mason Cosner Christian Cosner Brad Hall Brent Evans Evan Farley David Whirley Scripture Reading: Aaron Lyles

John 16:21 Sermon: Mark Ray

It’s Worth It

Shepherd’s Benediction: Lonnie Woodruff Greeters:

(North) Tim & Susan Ross (Center) Don & Nancy Frick

(South) Louis & Ann Farley

Nursery: Alicia Colp & Christy Sells

Lord Supper to Shut-ins Jerry Sells, Jason Jones, David Palmer

Security AM- Team 2 PM- Team 3 Wed-Team 4

Notes…

THIS WEEK Jason Perry & John Walker

OCT. 8TH Canned Soup &

Crackers

6pm Service

Shepherd’s Welcome: Lonnie Woodruff Song Leader: Jim Kelley Opening Prayer: Ken Campbell Scripture Reading: David Whirley 1 John 5:13 Sermon: Mark Ray Keep Yourself from Idols Lord’s Supper: Jason Jones Closing Prayer: Bryce Rudd

3091 Main Street Benton, KY 42025 270-527-3585

Oct 8: Van Wood Fred Miller Gwen Moss Skyler Smith

9: Mickey Mathis Judy Atkins

October 10th Will & Mallory

Carnes

God Will See Us Through Suffering               “Why are these things happening to me? I’m a good person who doesn’t deserve this.” Statements like this are due to the common belief that God always causes the righteous to prosper and the wicked to suffer. This philosophy was present even in Jesus’ day, Luke 13:1-5. However, this doctrine is of the devil. He asked God, "Does Job fear God for nothing?” Job 1:9 Eliphaz, Job’s friend, suggested he should take pleasure in God’s way because God would take up his cause and see to it that no evil would come to him, job 5:17-27.             The inspired writer tells us Job was “blameless and upright, and one who feared God.” He also “was the greatest of all the people of the East.” God knew his character, even reporting it to Satan, Job 1:13-22.God knew he remained faithful, but still allowed him to suffer even more, Job 2:3, 7-8, 13.             Joseph refused to sin with Potiphar’s wife and was jailed for it, Genesis 39. The apostles were thrown into prison and beaten for preaching the gospel, Acts 5:40. Paul was beaten, accursed, and ship wrecked, even though he was an apostle, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27. Even Jesus was crucified by his enemies. It is very clear that good people do suffer.

There are lessons we learn from this though. First of all, life is short, Job 9:25-26, James 4:13-17. Second, we must reject the sinful suggestions of even those who are close to us, Job 2:10, Matthew 16:21-23. Thirdly, we should worship and pray when facing life’s tragedy test, Job 1:20, Matthew 26:36-42. Fourth, don’t forget that God cares for you, Matthew 10:29-31, 1 Peter 5:6-7. Fifth, realize even extended suffering will come to an end, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Sixth, other members of the Lord’s body are here to help you,  1 Corinthians 12:25-26, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.  

Benton Church of Christ Sun. 9am & 6pm Weds. Bible Class 6:30pm Sept. 30th 2018

DEACON IN CHARGE: JERRY SELLS ELDER IN CHARGE: SONNY ROMMELMAN

MINISTERS Mark Ray 703-1134 Nathan Pirtle 703-5991

ELDERS Brent Lents 205-7566 Doug Lyles 703-9971 Sonny Rommelman 527-8956 Matt Ross 205-1565 Lonnie Woodruff 703-8161 Bob York 205-7988

DEACONS Scott Chambers 906-5944

Widows

Chris Edwards 703-1622 Building Maintenance

Kevin Farley 205-1000 Security

Chris Gunn 703-6112 Middle & High School

Randy Jackson 493-0220 Widows

Jason Jones 703-0751 KidsFirst

Jeff Jones 527-3017 Children’s Education

Jim Kelley 703-7830 Benevolence

Aaron Lyles 559-4207 5th Grade and Under

Jared Morgan 577-8276 Foreign Mission

Jason Perry 906-5354 Prison Ministry

Luke Phillips 703-7681 5th Grade and Under

Scott Phillips 703-2227 Technology

Gerald Rainey 703-0465 Outside Grounds

Byron Rudd 527-1533 Sound

Phillip Rudd 217-3150 WITB Radio

Jerry Sells 527-1477 Library & Christian

Scholarship

Don Walker 205-2096 Special Events

Cory Westerfield 437-3872 After School

Prayers:

Sonny Rommelman's brother-in-law, Royce Scott, needs our prayers as he is facing some serious health issues.

Roger Thompson has been having some health issues over the past few weeks and could really use the prayers of the church.

Tom Reeves has been moved back to Calvert City Convalescent Center. Please remember him in your prayers and consider calling or stopping in for a visit.

Jeff Hall, a deacon at Calvert City CoC and Husband to Cheryl Hall one of our KidsFirst teachers and cousin to Brad Hall, was admitted to Baptist Health with a severe infection and complications due to cancer treatment. He should be going home today. Prayers are appreciated and any cards can be left on the preschool cubbies.

Chester Uzzle has not been able to come to services for the past few weeks due to his health. He needs our prayers and also cards to encourage him. Address: 182 Edwards Lane, Benton, KY. 42025

Elaine Frick, the wife of Don Fricks’ cousin, has been moved to a regular room in Western Baptist Hospital. She is seriously ill with cancer. Please pray for this family. 130 Granny Rd. Symsonia, KY 42082

Charles Yates is now home after a short stay in Marshall County Hospital. He was also diagnosed with Diverticulitis. Please pray and send a card of encouragement. Address: 120 East 22nd St., Benton, KY. 42025

Cindy Story, the daughter of June Cotham, hasn’t been feeling well and needs our prayers. 368 Cedar Lakes, Mt. Washington, KY. 40049

Continue to remember: Jane Campbell, Misti Campbell, Carl & Mattie Carr, Cindy Dalton, Johnnye Faye Diemar, Amy Driskill, Doris Harper, Marty & Sandra Johnson, Flo Jones, Douglas & Dorothy McCarty, Esthelle Pirtle, Tom Reeves, Tammy Rudd, Cindy Story, Betty Stevenson, Jackie Turner, Sherry Wakeland and Ray Smith

Announcements:

Attention Seniors: The “Young at Heart” is invited to a day of fun and fellowship on Tuesday October 9th. The bus will leave the church @ 9:00am and return by mid-afternoon.We will be stopping at Columbus-Belmont Park and then travel on to Reelfoot Lake, where we will have lunch at The Fish House. Sign-up sheet is on bulletin board. See Bob or Jane Hines for more information.

Bethel Church of Christ invites all members to “Finding Joy” with speaker Neal Pharr from North Tampa Church of Christ. Oct 14th to 17th Sun. 9:30, 10:30am, 7:30pm ** BBQ Potluck Sunday at 12:30. ** Monday – Wednesday 7pm

…. Together with their families …. Bryce Rudd & Rayna Glass Would like to invite the congregation to celebrate their marriage Saturday October 27th at 4:00 pm At Glass Farms in Hiseville, KY. A reception will follow. Please RSVP by September 27th online at http://Withjoy.com/bryceandrayna or by contacting the bride at 270-576-0129

Youth October 12th is the last day to sign up for Erupt Youth Rally on Oct 26-28..

Skullbone Singing: Pleasant View Church of Christ@ Skullbone-Bradford, TN, Friday, October 5, 2018 @ 7:30pm

Gospel Lecturships: North Crockett Church of Christ Brookport, IL, Oct. 14-16 @ 7:00pm. Theme: Godhead, Angels, Demons and the Supernatural.

Friends and Family Day: Lynnville Church of Christ., Oct. 14th, 2018 10:00 & 11:00 am.

Ladies Day! Walnut Grove CoC October 20t, 2018, 9:00-11:30am. Lunch provided.

Free Public Seminar. Oct. 19-21st Facing Dreaded diseases with Faith. Sponsored by: Central CoC (Paducah) Friday 6:30pm, Saturday 8:00-1:00pm, continental breakfast provided Sunday 9:30-1:00pm -Lunch provided

Wed. 6:30pm: Mark Ray / Aud. Ecclesiastes(Womens) Jodi W / Rm 52 The Armor of GodJared Morgan / Rm 51 30 Days with JesusScott P. Young Professionals / Elders Rm

Practical Proverbs

Sundays 10:15amMark Ray / Aud. Life of ChristBrent Lents / Rm 52 ActsSonny R. / Rm 35 First PrinciplesMike Darnall / Rm 51 Has the Bible Been

Corrupted?