Newsletter-May 23, 2016 (PDF file format)

155 West Walnut Street
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1752
Email: info@hillsborochurch.net
May 23, 2016
Volume 56—Number 21
KAMP (Kids And Motivated People) Dovetail is a volunteer run summer camp sponsored by Supplementary Assistance to The Handicapped ( S. A. T. H.) a non-profit organization. The camp is for children with
disabilities in Highland and surrounding counties of Ohio.
The camp is held at the Rocky Fork Lake State Park in Highland County, Ohio. Each child who visits our
camp is teamed with their very own camp volunteer. You will notice that we used the word volunteer instead of counselor. That is because everyone at our camp is exactly that. A volunteer! None of the individuals at our camp are paid for their time. Each and every person is there solely for the purpose of ensuring that
the campers enjoy their week at camp. Our volunteer staff works diligently all year long to secure donations
of cash and supplies from area merchants and individuals. This combination of an all volunteer staff and
their year long fund-raising campaigns allows us to offer our camp at a fraction of the cost charged by other
similar camps. Our camp has been operating in this fashion for over 30 years.
Each year the camp staff selects a theme that the
camp will operate under for that year. The 2015
theme was "KAMP Dovetail-Around The World".
The 2016 theme will be "KAMP Dovetail-Candy
Camp". The week of KAMP Dovetail starts Monday,
June 20, 2016.
Now you say how can I help with this wonderful
Kamp? We will be receiving an offering on Sunday,
June 5 to help Kamp Dovetail! We will use the
offering to offset costs of preparing 700 sack lunches
on Thursday, June 23 and whatever funds ar e left
will go directly to the Kamp to help with other costs.
We also need VOLUNTEERS on that Thursday,
JUNE 23 @ 8:30 a.m. to prepare the sack lunches
and deliver them to Kamp Dovetail! See Dee Smaltz
to volunteer!!
4 Myths Attacking the Church Today
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to Your word.
I seek You with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
-Psalm 119:9-11
In reflecting on the message Adam Steele shared with the church family this past Lord’s Day—“Hearing God,” I was blessed and challenged
as he took us firmly to the pages of Scripture. No matter what we think
we may hear or perceive of God’s communication with us, if it does
not align with Scripture we are hearing incorrectly.
This has always been a problem through the ages, but seems to be
increasingly so today. It seems as though people either disregard the
Word of God (The Bible) as antiquated, irrelevant, and not worthy of
serious consideration, or we elevate experience, hunches and mystical
sensations as of equal or superior value to the Word. In either case, the
written, revealed Word of the Lord is diminished, marginalized or rendered impotent in our hearts and minds.
Pastor James MacDonald shares 4 myths (lies) confronting the church
today with regard to the Word. We must be wise and learn to discern
lies and error when we hear them or see them presented. Have you
bought the lies? Can you spot the errors? Remember this: “All men
are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the
grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of the Lord
stand forever” (1 Pet. 1:24-25).
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James MacDonald
1. The Word of God is not sufficient. The Word of God does not
have all of the answers that people need for the
complex problems of the twenty-first century
man. Instead of the message of the Word of
God, we need psychology—literally, the study
of the soul.
Almighty God has already written a book
on the soul. Any contributions from psychology have not seriously upgraded what
“all things pertaining to life and godliness” (2 Peter
1:3). If you have a problem, a burden, or a struggle, the answer is not
God calls
found by running away from God’s Word and going to a counselor,
month after month, who never opens the Word of God, who never
prays with you, or who is not ministering in the power of God’s Spirit. If
the answer to your problem doesn’t leave you closer to God, it wasn’t
God’s answer for you. I don’t judge those who don’t know the Lord for
doing the best they can and finding relief along the broad road, but the
people of God should not be clamoring for the world to solve what
God, in His Word and in the power of His Holy Spirit, wants to give.
God help us to love the truth and pursue the truth for the answers to
the burdens we carry and the issues we face.
2: The Word of God is not sophisticated. If you really want to
reach people—boomers, GenX’ers, post-moderns—you need a more sophisticated hook than the Word of God.
Listen to what some church sites are posting in their attempts to
reach people. “Our church is growing large and strong with an emphasis
on the importance of every individual.” “Our church is not just a church;
it’s an adventure.” “We’ll make sure that the first face you see when you
approach our church has a smile on it.” “We will give you the resources
and the opportunity to reflect upon yourself, to develop a balanced lifestyle
and discover the healthy whole person God designed you to be.” Those
are not the answer to anyone’s problems. How much different does
the promise of this church sound? “A people who desire to know Christ
and to raise the Cross over Hollywood.” Do you see the difference, see
the vertical focus upon Christ Himself as the answer for searching
souls? But these myths, tragically posing as the ministry of Christ,
claim the Word is not sufficient, nor sophisticated. And tragically,
when they fail, people feel the Lord has failed them, when He has
not been truly involved at all.
3: The Word of God is not settled. The Word is still emerging—
the message is still changing.
My brother sent me an e-mail about a church that’s attempting to
adjust the biblical teaching on the role of women. The rationale they
give for explaining away the clear teaching of Scripture is that folks
like us take a static approach to God’s Word, “but we take a redemptive approach,” they say. My brother wondered what that meant. In
essence, they are claiming: “Don’t think the Bible always means the
same thing through all of the centuries. We believe that the Bible
means different things to different people. Centuries ago it meant
one thing, but now to modern, more sophisticated culture it means
this.”
As soon as I hear that, I want to throw up, because that message
confirms people in their sin and gives them misguided authority to
sin against their own conscience. All around us are those that have
adopted the “redemptive” approach to studying the Bible. My greatest concern isn’t even about the role of women—we celebrate women leaders in our church in every area except those restricted by
Scripture. My burden, however, is not women preachers, but the
perversities in society that are standing in line behind that comparatively innocent issue, waiting to say, “Oh beautiful! We get to take
the parts of the Scripture that are an affront to our perversity and
dismiss them as no longer relevant.” It’s the idea that the Word of
God is not settled, when it is—that the Bible needs updating, when it
doesn’t.
Continued…...
4: The Word of God is not sure or reliable. Christ is not unique,
and His unique message is to be rejected in a world of pluralism.
We live in a day where the name that is not welcomed is the Name
that is above every name. As the God of this age heightens His
attack upon this world in these last days, the dividing lines are
becoming incredibly clear. I believe with all of my heart that in the
days to come, to cross that finish line, it is going to cost us more
than it has ever cost us before. It is going to cost us relationships
when we continue to proclaim, “Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we
must be saved” (Acts 4:12). We trumpet the message of Jesus, “I am
the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by
Me” (John 14:6). To those who do not have the Spirit of God within
them, the Scripture says, we are the aroma of death, 2 Corinthians
2:16. People are not kind to those who become a stench in their
nostrils. What should we do! Spend all of our time attacking error?
Some of that is needed, no doubt. But Paul’s exhortation to Timothy has a lot more to do with actually continuing in his own biblical
ministry and being deterred by others.
2 Timothy 4:3-5
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine;
but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn
away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. But you,
be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist,
fulfill your ministry.
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I look forward along with you for Sunday’s conclusion of Adam’s message “Hearing God.” Prepare your hearts and
open your ears. Speak Lord, for Your servants are listening (1
Sam. 3:10).
Learning to Listen,
Jim Bush
OPEN HOUSES:
Everyone is invited Saturday, May 28th, 2-5 in the new
fellowship hall to celebrate Samantha Fender’s Graduation from Hillsboro High School.
Mikala Waller and her parents, Brian & Donna wish to
invite you to a Graduation Party on Monday, May 30,
2016 at the Creekview Barn, 8821 Fall Creek Rd.,
Leesburg, OH 45135. The celebration will be from 1:00
p.m. to 5 p.m.
Butler Springs Christian Camp is once again asking for assistance in collecting large bottles of 100 %
Fruit Juice to help keep the cost of camp down
for the campers. We need to collect 130 bottles by
May 31st. If you want to donate $ we will do the
shopping for you! Also the HeBrews coffee ministry for this month will be going for purchasing juice.
HCC Talent Show The opportunity to share your
talent is coming your way on Sunday evening, June 12th at
6PM in our main auditorium as that evening we will present for your listening enjoyment, “HCC’s Got Talent”!!
To register your act for the evening, please contact Jim
Butler ASAP. Acts may include (but are not limited to)
singing, playing an instrument, impressions, poetry, puppets, dancing, hog
calling,
weight
lifting, auctioneering, magic or any
other talents you
may wish to share.
Our time will be
limited to 1hr (give or take) so make sure you register your
act soon.
After our evening of talent, we will continue our talent
show downstairs as some of our HCC folks will be sharing
their HOMEMADE ICE CREAM with us! Save the date
and plan to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship!
To the members of the Hillsboro Church of Christ, I cannot thank
you enough for the time and effort you put in to take care of our
family. We are so touched that there aren’t enough words to express our gratitude . It is so nice to be able to come home to my
original church family and be welcomed with open arms. Thank
you again for your kindness and generosity. Sincerely, Michael,
MaryAnn (Steritz) Carson & family.
Dear HCC,
We feel so blessed by this church. You lifted our family in prayer,
supported us, and loved us. The wonderful food and service allowed the time we needed with our family. A special thanks to
Tammy Wilson, the THEO and Dorcas Ministries, and to the staff.
Thank you so much. Love The David Steritz Family
To our church family,
Many thanks for all the prayers, cards, home communion, and visits, from Jim and Adam at the hospital while I was homebound and
during the surgeries over the last three months. Thanks again and
God Bless you all, Doris Scott & Family
In memory of Terri Lynn Maxwell:
It has been a year since Terri’s passing but for most in her family it
seems still like yesterday.
We were so blessed to have HCC reach out to Terri in her time of
need. We want to thank you and let you know how much your
church meant to us. We hope and pray that you will keep reaching
out to the Hillsboro area so that others will know the comfort that
you gave us. Terri’s parents, Karen & Fred Barnes
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE — May 22, 2016
A.M. Worship: 297 P.M. & Youth 88: Total: 385
Weekly need: $ 9,925.54
Received: $ 10,427.00
A complete financial report is available upon request to the church office.
Serving May 29, June 5, 12,19,25
ELDER ON CALL: 29: Roger Ep. 5: Dan F., 12: John P., 19:Richard V., 25:
Steve A.
HOME COMMUNION: 29: Ken R. Barry S., Jerry T. 5: Bob W., Ryan W.,
Todd W., 12: Steve A., Scott A., Chuck A., 19: Jamie B., Joe B., Larry B., 25:
Jim D., Deon F., Scott H.,
VAN DRIVERS: 29: Ron H..5: Larry B., 12: Larry L., 19: Terry M., 25: Eric
R. NURSERY: 29: Debbie C., Patty R. 5: Ellen Z., Alyssa W., Herb. M., 12:
Stella E., Katina F., Cinda W., 19: Jen P., Sue M., Abby M., 26: Trisha H.,
th
Sunday Evening Chapel Speakers: May 29 Kerry Allen .June 5th
Danny Dodds 12th no speaker ,19th Steve Hender son 26th Bill
Christman
Card Shower for Mary Hogan , 112 1/2 Springlake Ave, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Gifts: In memory of Anna Kistler given by Bill & Ann Siddons, David & Laura Siddons.
The Hillsboro Christian is also available on our Website @:
www.hillsborochurch.net
Times of HCC Events
Sundays:
8:00 AM
Adult Bible Fellowships & Study
(Silent Witness, Ambassadors and Bible Believers Class)
8:15 AM
9:00 AM
Worship
9:00 AM
K-5th grade above chapel
10:30 AM
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Opal McMurray.
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING DONALD
VANZANT’S 90TH BIRTHDAY. AN OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELD
IN HIS HONOR, SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH, 2016 FROM 2:00 TO 5:00
PM IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL. NO GIFTS PLEASE. PLEASE
JOIN US!
*ASAP Prayer Ministry meets in the Parlor
Adult Bible Fellowships & Study
(Seekers, Connections, Pelaiah, Body Builders,
Loyal Christians) & Children’s Sunday School
5:45-7:15
Jr. & Sr. High Student Ministries Group
6:00 PM (Kindergarten thru 5th) Hilltop Kids Youth Group
6:00 PM
Chapel Service
TV Broadcast on Cable Channel 15 / Tues. at 2:00 PM
HCC Safety Team:
Week 5
floater
Week 1
floater
8:45-11:45 OPEN
8:45-10:00 Mike Y.
9:30-10:45 Dan F.
10:00-11:30 Bob W.
8:45-11:45 Bill H.
8:45-10:00 Greg W.
9:30-10:45 OPEN
10:00-11:30 OPEN
Week 2
floater
8:45-11:45 Harley M.
8:45-10:00 Jason M.
9:30-10:45 Ron H.
10:00-11:30 Jamie H.
Mondays:
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Week 3
floater
8:45-11:45 Brian F.
8:45-10:00 OPEN
9:15-10:25 Dan F.
10:00-11:30 Matt P.
Health: Tom & Sue Archibald, Jordan Baer, Pam
Bailey, Pat Bridges, Jim Brunner, Melissa Brunner,
Jacob Burton , Rosalie Butler, Bev Carroll, Denver Conley, Dale Day,
Craig Deck, Bill Fetters, Marvin & Becky Gotherman, Mary Hogan,
Rick Hughes, Ramona Hunter, Dawna Jo Kiesling, David Lowell,
Eloise Ludwick, Deanna Lyons, Lora McCleese, Andrea McQueary,
Janet Moore, Linda Murray, Melody Murray, Andy Nichols, Harold
Nixon, Sandy Nixon, Joyce Orr, Ainsley Osborne, Carolyn Owens,
Paul & Janet Pence, Scott Purdin, Drew Reid, Ken Roades, Megan
Zink Rutledge, Ethan Rutledge, Doris Scott, Tyeson Seitz, Lynnette
Shanton, Helen Shoemaker, Shelly Stratton, Nonie Swayne, Stephanie
Swenson, Jan Waller, Curt Wilson, Greg Wolfe, Eloise Yochum, Brandon Young.
Prayer List
Shut Ins: Mae Bennett, Mar gene Dor ton, Patty Maines, Mable
McGraw, Clara Porter, Harold Smalley, Juanita Smart
Cancer: J im Baer , Renee Bogdan, Bill Fetter s, Bill Fer guson, Anna
Fleming, Diana Griffith, Patty Johnson, Russell Newman, Steve Olds,
Michelle Pegram, Ron Thackston, Marsha Wierwille, Phil Wilson,
Spiritual: Amer ica, Pat J ., Mike A.
Family Loss: Nell Cotten, Roger Puckett, Car ol Willoughby, Patty
Workman
Mission: The Br ittons, The Newmans, The Shoaffs,
Military: J or den Str atton
6:30 /7:00 PM
Elders & Ministers Meeting
3rd Monday—Deacons & Trustees
1st & 3rd Monday—Nursing Home Visitation
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
6:30 PM
Worship Team Rehearsal
*ASAP = Always Say A Prayer
Connection 2:42 groups meet in various homes and locations
throughout the week. Please call the office for a current list. You
are more than welcome to be a part of our small group ministry Connection 2:42!