The FOLLOWER March 19, 2017

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Following “The 7 UP’s” and PERFORMANCE COUNTS, our series of articles on Christian Attitude, Servanthood and Talents. continues with: #3: IMPROVING OUR SPRITUAL ATTITUDES

The following are nine suggestions designed to improve our spiritual attitudes.

If we’ll make application of these suggestions, not only will we experience personal

Christian growth, but the Lord’s church will grow as well.

1) Remind ourselves that we are not perfect individuals (Romans 3:23), thus a

perfect congregation of the Lord’s church does not exist. However, with the right

spiritual attitude, we can all strive toward this goal (Philippians 3:12-15). If there

is a problem, we to examine ourselves to see if we are a part of the problem or a

part of the solution to the problem (2 Corinthians 13:5).

2) Helping those members who are spiritually weak, will help us as well in attaining

our heavenly goal (Gal. 6:1; James 5:19-20; 1 Peter 1:3-4).

3) Let us follow the golden rule (Matthew 7:12) by respecting those members who

are younger than we are, and those who are older than we are. Mutual respect goes

a long way in developing human relationships (1 Samuel 18:1; Proverbs 18:24;

John 15:13-15; 1 Timothy 4:12).

4) Never give into the temptation to criticize others. Instead, we need pray for them

and ourselves that we might both be blessed by the Lord (Matthew 5:43-48).

5) When we observe a work in the Lord’s church that is being neglected, we need

not be critical, but rather add our efforts to that work. If we see a needful work

that is not being done, we need to organize it and get other members to help in

doing the work, rather than being a critical judge (Matthew 7:1-4).

6) Be determined to be faithful in doing God’s will, no matter what the circumstance

or situation (Matthew 7:21).

7) Any needed improvement, whether in our family, community, or in the

church, must begin with us (1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 3:1-7).

8) Make a conscious habit to diligently see the good in every member. Make

a mental note of the positive points each member possesses, and encourage

those good points (Hebrews 10:24).

9) Broaden our circle of associates in the church. Let us seek to know those

members that we’ve never been closely associated with before. We do not need

to limit our friendship to just a limited few (Matthew 22:39; Romans 12:9-10).

Last Week’s Record

Attendance 3/12/17

SundaySchool 43

AM Worship 69 PM Worship 41 Wed. PM 31 Offering $1769.00

MARCH BIRTHDAYS: 3-Brandon Peevyhouse, 3-Ty De Priest,

5-Barbara Holt, 5-Scott Long, 11-John Henry Long,

16-Dustin Bryant, 20-Martha Nell Reed, 21-Steve

Foster, 23-Callie Bryant, 23- Olivia Peevyhouse,

24-Jackie Sue Foster, 28-Derek Box, 30- Jacob Keen

ANNIVERSARIES: 24-Gaylon & Linda Sydnor

26-Nick & Mandy Bryant

Trezevant

church of Christ 114 Church St.

Trezevant, TN 38258

731-669-3448

Services:

Sunday Morning

Bible Study: 9:00 a.m.

Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Evening: 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

Elders:

Dale Aden

Cell: 731-415-1161_____

David Bryant

Cell: 731-418-1311

Home: 731-669-9648

david.bryant25@gmail.com

Steve Foster

Cell: 731-225-4395

Home: 731-669-9520

Deacons:

David Brasher

Cell: 731-415-0636_______

Greg McClain

Cell: 731-694-0766

Mark Wright

Cell: 731-571-5606_______

YOUTH COORDINATOR: Nick Bryant: Cell (731)694-2983

MISSION WORK: -Dorian Flynn & Partners 4 Africa -West Tennessee Children’s Home

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

•NEW CLASS FOR TEENS/COLLEGE. Teens/College Age (16 – College). The book, “The Domino Effect” = Tim Rogers •Jacob Peevyhouse will teach class for younger teens and pre-teens . BE COMMITTED! The success of these classes depends on YOU. •VBS: June 4-7 • SYS here on June 26

th Annual Singing: July 28th •Gospel Meeting: August 14-16

• A check will be mailed to West TN Childrens’ Home next week for perishable items. If you would like to donate give Nick today. •Blood Drive at Trezevant Primary School 3/21, Noon-5:30 p.m. THOSE TO SERVE MARCH - Service List in Foyer Prepare Communion Trays: Jean Ford Power Point: Mark Wirght Greet: Charles & Annie Wachsmuth Announcements: Shane Depriest Song Leader AM: David Bryant Song Leader PM: Jacob Peevyhouse Wednesday: Nick Bryant Preside at Table: Dale Ballentine, Greg McClain Serve on Table: Monte Morris, Jacob Keen, Logan Chrisman, Zac Chrisman

HEALTH WATCH & SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST:. Jerry Williams, husband of April Williams, Jimmy McClain at McKenzie Healthcare, Rm. 307, Charles & Jackie Foster

SHUT-INS /NURSING HOME: Laverne Belew (Home), Helen Pinson (Harmony Hill), Betty De Priest (McKenzie Healthcare), Margaret Barlowe

( Van Ayer Manor), Martha Nell Reed (Lakeside Retirement Community), Elvy Sauls Jr. (Life Care of Bruceton/Hollow Rock), Ruth Bennett is McKenzie Healthcare, 304

PRAYER LIST: Charles & Jackie Foster, Emily Kelley, Haley Wilson, Mickey Keen, Ben Hicks, Johnny Hicks, Leona Aden, Harold Hutcherson, Hollis Gallimore, Harris Jones, Kyle Watkins, Richie Bomar, Penny Warren,

CANCER: Shanna Wells, Linda Cherry , M. D. Anderson treatment, Frank Paris, Lynn Milam, J. T. Rogers completed treatment, Roger McCaig , Christy Dickson (Mandy’s cousin), Rhyan Loos – 6 year old (friend of Hayden McClain), Hattie Berry, Christine Johnson. Names on prayer list will rotate off monthly if no updates are given.

What Must I do to be saved? We must hear the word of God. Romans 10:17 We must believe the word of God. Hebrews 11:6; John 3:16; Mark 16:15-16 We must repent of our sins. Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38 We must confess Christ before men. Matthew 10:32-33; Romans 10:9-10 We must be immersed for the remission of our sins. Acts 2:38; 22:16; I Peter 3:21 We must live faithfully until death. Revelation 2:10; Romans 12:1-2

Date MAR

Sunday

AM Opening Prayer

AM Scripture Reading

AM Closing Prayer

PM Opening Prayer

PM Scripture Reading

PM Closing Prayer

Date Mar Wed

.

Wednesday Opening Prayer

Wednesday Devotional

Wednesday Closing Prayer

1 Charlie

Wachsmuth Steve Foster Peyton Lindsey

5 Jacob

Peevyhouse Peyton Lindsey

Norris Depriest

Terry Hall Jacob Keen

Joshua Brasher

8 Steve Foster Tim Rogers Joshua Brasher

12 Keith

Peevyhouse Daniel Rogers

Dylan Holt Nick Bryant Noah

Brasher Peyton Lindsey

15 Dale Aden Keith

Peevyhouse Jacob Keen

19 John Long Nick

Bryant Jacob Keen

Charlie Wachsmuth

Jack Lawrence

Zac Chrisman

22 Mark Wright David Bryant Dylan Holt

26 Dale Aden

Steve Foster

Peyton Lindsey

William Moore

Daniel Rogers

Mark Wright 29 Greg McClain Charlie

Wachsmuth Noah Brasher