Volume 2017, Issue 9 March 5, 2017 Heritage church of...
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Volume 2017, Issue 9
March 5, 2017
Schedule of Services Sunday Bible Classes: 9:00am Worship Services: 10:00am & 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Classes: 7:00pm
Areas of Service:
Benevolence
Paul Wooldridge: 740.248.3843
Building & Grounds
Jason Wohnhas: 614.519.0195
Greg Murphy: 614.563.6671
Education
Bryan Hartman: 740.438.1808
Edification
Jeff Moore: 614.537.8338
Evangelism
Craig Ross: 740.571.1129
Finance
Craig Curry: 740.497.2472
Jr. Youth
Michael Forrester: 614.940.9234
Lads to Leaders
Richie Bowe: 614.581.0149
Media
Roger Cooper: 614.353.4078
Missions
Jeff Moore: 614.537.8338
Office
Greg Murphy: 614.563.6671
Sr. Youth
Greg Murphy: 614.563.6671
Worship
Michael Forrester: 614.940.9234
A Church with Diseased Feet
Second Chronicles 14-16 records the reign of King Asa of Judah (910-869 B.C.). The
Bible records he was loyal to God for a while (2 Chronicles 15:17), but late in his reign he
acted foolishly by turning to and trusting in a military alliance with Syria instead of
relying on the Lord for victory over enemies (16:1-10). Thus the sad statement about him
in 2 Chronicles 16:12, “In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his
feet, and his malady was severe; yet in his disease he did not seek the LORD, but the
physicians.” That verse reveals that Asa suffered not one but two notable failures: first in
his feet, then in his faith. When his feet failed, he leaned on human wisdom and effort to
deal with the problem. It was in his old age that Asa suffered this crippling and
debilitating foot disease (1 Kings 15:23). How sad to imagine this once energetic and
mighty monarch who walked with God now hobbling along on crutches! Sadder yet to
realize that not only were his feet ailing, but is faith also faltered as “in his disease he did
not seek the LORD, but the physicians.” That’s Old Testament parlance for saying he was
walking by sight and not by faith.
Asa provides an important lesson for the modern day church of Christ. Scripture
mandates that the church put feet on the gospel and carry it to all the world (Mark 16:15-
16). Our feet are to be shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15).
So vital are healthy feet to the work of the church and the salvation of lost souls that God
refers to those who bring the good news of salvation in Christ as having “beautiful feet”
(Romans 10:15)! In view of this truth, Christians cannot afford to be diseased in their
feet. We must do what we can to get the gospel to people around the world, beginning
with those across town or across the street, or maybe even the kitchen table! Five billion
souls are waiting for the church to get on its feet and bring the message of salvation.
Some of them are waiting on you. Therefore, let us do as Jesus taught by life and lip – let
us love the lost and pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest
(Matthew 9:38). Christians who follow in the footsteps of Him who came to seek and
save the lost will never suffer from diseased feet or a diseased faith!
Written by: Dan Gulley, Smithville church of Christ, Smithville, TN
Heritage church of Christ
Your testimonies
are my heritage
forever, for they
are the joy of my
heart.
Psalm 119:111
Address 30 Church Street
P.O. Box 309 Ashville, OH 43103
Email: [email protected] Web: www.HeritageCofC.org
Phone: (740) 983-2298
Announcements
For today: A.M. Adult Bible Study: Craig Ross (Holy Spirit)
A.M. Assembly: Roy Rogers
P.M. Assembly: Craig Ross
Wednesday Bible Study: Ellen Hartman (Optional Ladies), Paul Wooldridge (Adults)
March Birthdays:
Roger Cooper – March 2
Michael Forrester –
March 4
Angela Bowe – March 21
Seraya Lyons – March 27
Stone Forrester – March
28
March
Anniversaries: Greg & Debbie Murphy –
March 11
Upcoming Events
Ladies Class – March 9,
at the home of Linda
Wooldridge, 6:30 p.m.
Ladies Lunch Bunch –
today at the Port Side
Café after morning
services
March 11 – Chili Cook-
off; location TBD
April 1 – Brunch at the
church building
Friends and Family Day
April 30
Announcements:
Ashville Food Pantry: We are in need of collecting canned vegetables and soup. Boxes
are available for your donations in the foyer area.
Weekend packs Ministry: We are currently assisting 20 children who attend Ashville
Elementary. There is a sample of each week on the table in the foyer. The church is
supplying the food needed for 10 packs a week. We are relying on donations for the
additional 10. Food or monetary donations are appreciated. It costs approximately $5 a
week for each child. Thanks for your help!
It’s time for the ladies to be thinking about a theme for our Ladies Day, which is in
October. If you have any ideas, please see Mary Starkey.
The Ladies Lunch Bunch group will meet today at the Port Side Café’ after morning
services.
The First Annual Chili Cook-off will be held Saturday. More details will be coming!
April 1 will be a brunch at the church building.
April 30 is our Friends and Family Day here at Heritage! Please save the date
and start inviting your friends and family! More details will be coming soon.
The March & April worship schedules are ready & are available on the table with the
bulletins.
Volunteers are needed for the building lock up for the month of March. The
sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the office.
2017 Theme:
“In Christ” – Romans 8:1-5
To our Visitors: We welcome you here this morning and hope that you will make plans to come back at your earliest
convenience. Presently, our congregation has no minister, elders, or deacons. We are prayerfully working toward that goal. We do not go beyond the limitations and instructions set forth for the one and true
Church. If you have any questions as to our practice or beliefs, please do not hesitate to ask any of the men of the congregation. We will be happy to answer any and all questions you may have. We hope that your time
here with us will be pleasant and uplifting.
Prayer List
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Phil. 4:6-7
Those dealing with Cancer: Evelyn Willison, Kelcie Gremillion (8th grade student at New Hope), Allen Carse (Meredith Forrester’s dad), Chris Harrell, Jim Martin (Debbie Murphy’s father), Clarence Curry (Craig’s father), John Burke (Lisa Curry’s uncle), Carter Davis (friend of Chris Evans), Kirsten Keusel (friend of the Ross family), Zach Carpenter’s friend’s mom, Leah, Andrea Morris and Cathy (aunts of Chris Harding), Pat Helsel Continued prayers for healing and strength:
Julia Pickering, Laura & Sarah Heidell, Jackie Harding, Phil Harding, Roger Massey, Louise Fuller, Randy Wharton, DeJon Mobley, Esther Faulkner, June Swick, Janet Holbrook, Karen Dyson, Linda Junk, Clint Singer, Max Damron, Floyd Jones, Clifford Bowe, Bonnie Baggett, Jim & Martha Smith, Brianna Lyons, Jennette Wiley, Becky Middleton, Kayla Harding, Terry Cunningham, Melissa Arledge’s daughter & her family – in Japan, Gatlinburg church of Christ, Teays Valley football members – auto accident
Serving our country:
Zach Carpenter (Marines- presently stationed in Missouri)
Sean Sullivan (son of Mary’s boss)
Our Missionary:
Terry Smith
Prayer Requests:
*Chester Miller, Mary Starkey’s uncle, fell, and is in kidney failure at this time.
Please pray for peace & comfort for him and his family.
*Karen Miller, Mary’s mother, has been diagnosed with Basal Celll carcinoma and
had a spot removed from her nose last week. She has been in some pain but is
improving. Please keep Karen in your prayers.
*Mark Sandy was able to return home on Tuesday after being in the Ross Heart
Hospital for 5 months. He still has many health issues to deal with in the future, so
please continue to keep him and his family in your prayers.
*Christy Arnett has been diagnosed with tumors behind her eyes. They are
applying pressure to her eyes which is causing her to lose her vision. She will be
having surgery tomorrow. Please pray for a successful outcome.
*Dalton Jeffries, a classmate of Jacob Bowe, was diagnosed with leukemia.
*Barbara Neal, mother-in-law of Jeremy Wooldridge, has had her cancer
treatments stopped. Please keep her and her family during this difficult time.
*Kelcie Gremillion, an 8th grade student who is battling cancer, was taken back to
Children’s Hospital earlier this week. She suffered seizures and blacked out. Doctors
are not sure what caused them. Kelcie was able to return home.
Next weekend is SPRING FORWARD! Remember to set your clocks AHEAD Saturday
evening!
Upcoming Retreats & Youth Rallies:
May 1 – 3: Teen Spring Retreat Fort Hill
May 12 – 13: Men’s Retreat at Fort Hill*
June12 – 13: Women’s Retreat at Fort Hill
September 4 – 6: Teen Fall Retreat
September 30 – Girls Youth Rally at F & K, grades 4-12*
*(Information on these events is available on the bulletin board by the office.)
Serving Schedule
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Morning:
Speaker: Mark Meadows
Scripture: Jacob Bowe
Opening Prayer & Announcements:
Greg Murphy
Singing: Trey Murphy
Table: Brett Triplett
Bread: Levi Ross
Cup: Drew Murphy
Ex Serve: Craig Curry
Usher: Michael Forrester
Closing Prayer: Bob Hendrickson
Evening: Song Service
Speaker: Jason Wohnhas
Opening Prayer & Announcements:
Greg Murphy
Singing: Multiple
Table: Brett Triplett
Usher: Michael Forrester
Closing Prayer: Jacob Bowe
Wed., March 15, 2017:
Announcements: Michael Forrester
Invitation: Jeff Moore
Singing: Drew Murphy
Usher: Michael Forrester
Prayer: Jason Wohnhas
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Morning:
Speaker: Roy Rogers
Scripture: Levi Ross
Opening Prayer & Announcements:
Jeff Moore
Singing: Craig Ross
Table: Paul Wooldridge
Bread: Jacob Bowe
Cup: Keegan Murphy
Ex Serve: Michael Forrester
Usher: Craig Curry
Closing Prayer: Richie Bowe
Evening:
Speaker: Craig Ross
Opening Prayer & Announcements:
Jeff Moore
Singing: Levi Ross
Table: Paul Wooldridge
Usher: Craig Curry
Closing Prayer: Drew Murphy
March 8, 2017
Announcements: Jeff Moore
Invitation: Bryan Hartman
Singing: Trey Murphy
Usher: Craig Curry
Prayer: Keegan Murphy
Weekly Memory Verse:
“Therefore, having been justified by
faith, we have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ,
Through whom also we have access by
faith into this grace in which we stand,
and rejoice in hope of the glory of
God.”
Romans 5:1-2
Building Clean-up for March:
Cooper Family
Communion Preparation/Clean-up
for March:
Chris Evans
Building Lock up for March:
TBD
Congregation/Men’s Meeting
Coordinator: Jeff Moore
Statistics: 2/26 Bible Class: 40 2/26 A.M. Service: 62 2/26 P.M. Service: 46 3/01 Midweek: 33
2/26 Regular Contribution: $1,744.00 2017 Weekly Budget: $1,465.00