E vangelism is Right!

I showed in last week’s article that some think evangelism is wrong. It is our culture (not the Bible) that makes them think that way. Evangelism is spreading the good news of the redemption that God has accomplished in Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. If Scripture says that is the only foundation

by which we can be saved from this evil age, then telling others about it should be automatic.

Our culture today wants everyone to be inclusive. Our culture claims that no one can preach a superior religion or belief that others MUST believe. So we must accept and approve ALL faiths and ALL religions. The Roman Empire mindset in the first century was very much in that same mode. Most folks accepted a pantheon of gods that could be amended and added to with relative ease. The very pinnacle of this mindset is seen in Paul addressing the Athenians in Acts 17:22-34. Paul shows us their willingness to add new gods when he points out their altar entitled “to an unknown god.” They believed that other gods could and do exist. This altar demonstrates that they didn’t want to offend that god for their lack of knowledge. Paul, though, says he wants to point them to that “unknown god” as the God he preaches. Paul’s God supersedes all other gods. He is superior and must be worshipped as their only God. They must abandon ALL their gods and believe exclusively in Paul’s God. This proclamation of a superior God didn’t go over quite as well in Athens as in other places (Acts 17:32-34). The response was meager.

We are in a culture today that doesn’t want to hear of a superior faith, religion, or god. Everyone wants the freedom to believe in their own pathway. But we proclaim a faith that is superior to their way as the REAL good news. - Bob -

Elders: Mike Carter 357-7672 Gene Newton 430-5027 Preacher: Robert Bliss•638-5216•blissfl@gmail.com Youth: Deacon: Max Thomas•205-1800 Church Office: Judy Langgood 383-2048•Mon-Fri 9am-Noon Worship Coordinator March: Steve Watson

Communion Prep/ March: Jim & Iris Liles

Greeters This Week: Judy Langgood & Ken Zackery

Greeters Next Week: Carol Kessinger & Evelyn Rider

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How Do I Become A Member Of The Lord’s Church?

Hear God’s Word: Romans 10:17 Believe Jesus is Lord: Acts 2:36, John 3:16 Repent of your sins: Luke 13:3-5 Confess Jesus as the Son of God: Romans 10:9-10 Be Baptized for the remission of sins: Acts2:38, Romans 6:3-4

Mount Dora Church of Christ 1801 N. Donnelly St., P.O. Box 1017

Mount Dora, FL 32756 352/383-2048

email: mtdorachurch@gmail.com website: mtdorachurchofchrist.org

To glorify God in all we do.

To go to Heaven and take as many with us as possible.

SERVING our FAMILY

Our Goal: Our Mission:

9:30 Adult Class:

“1 Corinthians“

Damien Barber

10:30 Worship:

Scripture Reading ~

“The Seven One-ders of Ephesians 4”

Damien Barber

5:00 Evening Worship

7:00 Wednesday: Bible Classes for All

YOU are our most honored guests and we want to get to know you and answer any questions you may have. Please fill out one of the visitor cards

found on the back of the pew and stay a few minutes after service so we can meet you.

Elders: Mike Carter & Gene Newton

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John 4:35

March 31, 2019

PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED: The dates listed are reminders for bringing food items on SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS. Thank you for your participation and your generosity. May God bless us in this mission!

MAR. 10, 13 Corn, green beans, pork& beans MAR. 17, 20 Canned chicken, ham, spam, fruit MAR. 24 , 27 Cereal, boxed potatoes, soup MAR. 31, APR. 3 Pasta (box), pasta sauce, rice APR. 7, 10 Peanut butter, gravy APR. 13 GIVEAWAY DAY

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Harry Plunkard, Jerry Wagner, Christine Wilson, and JoAn Wood.

Sunday Morning @ 9:30am Adults in the Auditorium—Damien Barber Preschool-4th Grade Rm 11—Andrea Carter 5th Grade & up Room 14—Sarah Peters

Wednesday Evening @ 7 pmAdults in the Auditorium—Bob Bliss

All Children in Room 10—Damien Barber

Monday Morning Body Builders • 10:30 a.m. Room 6

Thursday Morning

Ladies’ Bible Class • 10:30 Room 6

2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Sisters’ Bible Study • 7 p.m. The Gardens at Tavares

1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Men’s Bible Study • 7 p.m. Various Homes

4th Friday Each Month @ 8 am

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast—Perkins Restaurant

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PANTRY/GIVEAWAY UPDATE: Volunteers are STILL needed continue to organize and hang clothing for our food/clothing giveaway. We can arrange for the building to be open when it is convenient for you. Thank you to those who have brought clothing and even from your friends and neighbors! Keep up the good work!

For NEXT MONTH’S giveaway—SATURDAY, 4/13—Note food items requested by the elders to the right. Please continue your support of this program!

Children’s Worship There will be no Children’s Worship today. Children’s Worship will resume next week. Children’s Worship Bulletins are located in the back of the auditorium.

Florida Learning Adventures at Camp Florida Learning Adventures at Camp will be Thursday April 18th, 2019. Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more info as the date approaches. For more details see Sarah Peters. Acts 2:42, 46-47 (NASB) “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to pray-er... Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with glad-ness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.”

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Memorial Service for Lee Victorelli: Our dear sister, Lee passed away on Thursday, March 28th. There will be a memorial service here at the church building, Sunday April 14th at 2 p.m. Immediately following the service there will be a time of fellowship with family with finger foods. A sign-up sheet will be on the board for those willing to bring items listed. See Maggie Fisher for details.

5th Sunday Fellowship Meal: TODAY is our 5th Sunday Meal! Please join our church family for a special time of fellowship immediately following service. We will stay after lunch for a short time of devotion. There will be NO evening service here today.

Quiz on the Book of Luke: (If you’ve been in our Wednesday night Bible classes, these should be easy!)

Which two books of the New Testament did Luke write? To what person was the book of Luke addressed? (1:3) What person was struck dumb until he wrote name of his son? (1:18-20) Who was the mother of John? (1:57-60) What was the angel ‘s name that announced both the birth of John & Jesus? (1:19,26)

Those unable to attend services: We have several members who are unable to be with us on a regular basis due to health concerns: Marcella Hudson, David McCaig, Lee Victorelli and JoAn Wood. For some, YOU are the only Christian family contact they have all week long. Let’s show them the love of Christ in us!

Ladies’ Day Committee: The Ladies’ Day Committee will have a brief meeting following morning service on April 7. Please see Sarah Peters with any questions.