THE EDIFIER

THE EDIFIER
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace,
and the things wherewith one may edify another” (Rom. 14:19).
Walnut Street Church of Christ
FAMILY MATTERS…Steve Baggett
Volume 45
July 12, 2015
Number 28
INVOLVING YOU…Larry Snow
Among the most powerful images one can view are those
archived videos in Nazi Germany from before World War II. In
them one sees crowded stadiums with right arms extended to
the cries in unison of “Sieg Heil” (hail victory). Adopted by the
Nazi Party in the 1930’s, the infamous ‘sieg heil’ would come to
stand for the tyranny of that regime. It was the mandatory
salute for all German citizens as a demonstration of loyalty to
the Fuhrer, his party, and his nation. Those images still remind
us of the horror that was to come.
Family Bible School at
Walnut Street
July 19-22 (7-8:30 PM)
Join us each night for skits, Bible classes,
games, crafts, refreshments and fellowship!
6th-12th graders are invited to a nightly
“Mystery Devo”!
Sunday, July 19—Mission Possible: Damascus
Adult Class: Steve Baggett—The Conversion of Saul
Memory Verse: “With God all things are possible.” Matt. 19:26
Monday, July 20—Mission Possible: Philippi
Adult Class: Larry Snow—The Philippian Jailor
Memory Verse: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me.” Phil.4:13
Tuesday, July 21—Mission Possible: Athens
Adult Class: George Caudill—Mars Hill
Memory Verse: “He himself gives all men life and breath and
everything else.” Acts 17:25b
Wednesday, July 22—Mission Possible: Malta
Adult Class: Bud Lambert—Appeal to Caesar, Shipwreck, and
Ministry
Memory Verse: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm
and secure.” Heb. 6:19
Recently, this writer came across a photo from this time period
of the all-too-common scene of a Nazi rally. It showed the large
crowd, arms extended, except for one lone German who
refused to give Hitler the Nazi salute.
On June 13, 1936, a photographer captured the image of
August Landmesser refusing to raise a stiff right arm in Hitler’s
presence. At first glance the picture looks normal. But on a
closer examination, August Landmesser stands motionless in
the crowd with his arms crossed across his chest.
The story behind the picture is that several years earlier,
Landmesser had fallen in love with Irma Eckler, a Jewish
woman, and proposed marriage. After his engagement to a
Jewish woman was discovered he was expelled from the Nazi
Party. They tried to obtain a marriage license in Hamburg. The
union was denied by the newly enacted Nuremberg laws. It was
then that Landmesser gave his now famous cross-armed stance
during Hitler’s christening of a new German navy vessel. His
act of defiance stands out amid the throng of Nazi salutes we
have all seen. Landmesser’s action that day and those
subsequent would land both him and Eckler in separate
concentration camps. They would never see each other again.
The courage to stand for what is right often comes at a great
cost. It’s in moments like these that one’s true character is
exposed. Here we are almost 80 years later finding courage in
a picture that
Landmesser didn’t
even know was
being taken.
If our ‘pictures’
were being taken
today,
what
message would
they send?
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
FAMILY NEWS
Sarah Cannon: Anita Porter (room # 3330)
St. Thomas Midtown: Christine Hall (room # 6616) surgery
went well
Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Sean Moore (room
# 9639, recovering from surgery)
 Roger Michael, who has returned home from the
hospital
 Joyce Baker, who is recovering from foot surgery
 Jay Keef, (brother of Jane Keef) cancer has spread,
meeting with an oncologist to discuss treatment
 Betty Baker, (sister of Bobby Cathey) who is undergoing
tests for a blood disease
 Aaron Zuller, who is on a 5-week mission trip in
Tomobe, Japan
 Perry Turner, who has returned home from the hospital
 Alan Ragan and Carrie Ragan, who are on a mission
trip in South America and will return July 17
We extend our sympathy to the family of Jack Marress, who
passed away Thursday. Funeral services will be held in
Waverly but details are not known at this time.
Virginia Petty
Thinking of You
Interested in Playing Co-Ed Softball?
It’s time to sign up for the fall season! Games will begin the
last week of August. Those interested in exercise and fun
with a good group of Christians, please contact David Pippin
at 615-636-7768.
Going Deeper Bible Study 2015
Reading Schedule for week of 7/12-7/18
Date
Reading
Sunday, July 12 .................................... Amos 6-9
Monday, July 13 ............. 2 Chron 27; Isaiah 9-12
Tuesday, July 14 ..................................Micah 1-7
Wednesday, July 15 .... 2 Chron 28; 2 Kings 16-17
Thursday, July 16 .............................. Isaiah 13-17
Friday, July 17................................... Isaiah 18-22
Saturday, July 18 .............................. Isaiah 23-27
Those of our number who are expectant mothers:
Brittany Blunt (8/6); Jennifer Pleasant (8/14); Miranda Fuson
(10/1); Jenny Tinsley (9/23)
Change of Address:
Lyle Farrell
Olive Branch
110 Luther Road
#115
Dickson, TN 37055
Note of Thanks:
Dear Walnut Street Family,
It is no coincidence that 85 years ago Clyde and Fannie
Fussell introduced Clyde Jr. to the Walnut Street church
family that would remain his church family for life. He so
loved this congregation and each of you. Our entire family
has felt extremely blessed by your thoughts and prayers,
visits, food, flowers, cards, and other acts of kindness these
past several weeks. You have each played a role in helping
make the last few months of Clyde’s life a time when we could
come together and share memories celebrating his life.
Thank you so much for all your thoughtfulness - we sincerely
appreciate you all.
Love, the Fussells
In preparation for 1st
Grade Recognition, if you
have a student entering
1st grade please let Lesa
know in the church office.
Thanks!
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Walnut Street Church of Christ
Mission Statement
Manifesting the fruit of the Spirit,
proclaiming Christ to the lost and
serving mankind to the glory of
God.
ATTENDANCE
Wed, 7/8……496
Sunday-July 5
Worship—9 am ......... 802
Bible Study .............. 555
Worship—6 PM ........ 516
CONTRIBUTION
7/5 ................. $29,109.66
Weekly Budget…...$28,309.80
YTD ............. $717,703.30
YTD Budget ........ $759,373.60
2015 Annual Budget - $1,472,109.00
YOUTH CORNER
6th-12th Grade Activities
—Bob Spencer & Alan Ragan—
Today, 7/12: Devo for 6th-12th grades at the building
Monday, 7/13: Loft closed
Tuesday, 7/14: Girls’ Night Out (6:45-9 PM)
Wednesday, 7/15: Wednesday Night Bible Class
Thursday, 7/16-Saturday, 7/18: Loft closed
Sunday, 7/19: Walnut Street Family Bible School
Elders
Gaylan Brown ........ 446-9909
Robby Harmon ...... 289-1936
Gary Brunett .......... 887-1227
Tim Hogue............. 319-6714
Bobby Cathey ........ 446-9216
Brian Ragan .......... 414-4529
George Caudill ...... 446-3996
Tim Spann ............. 943-7248
Joe Corlew ............ 446-8787
Bob Spencer ......... 446-3882
Ted Williams .......... 446-6441
Young Adult/College-Age Devotional
This evening at the home of Brian & Carol Ragan
Upcoming Young Adult/College-Age Events!
Nashville Sounds - Saturday, July 18
Ministers
Steve Baggett…………Pulpit
Alan Ragan ............... Youth
Bud Lambert…….Counseling
Larry Snow…….Involvement
Bob Spencer ................ Youth
College-Age Classes
Sunday Morning class in room 408
Series entitled “Culture Shock”
Office Contact Information
201 Center Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055
Office: .................. 615-446-2909
Larry.wscoc@comcast.net
CareLine: ............. 615-446-1909
Lesa.wscoc@comcast.net
Counseling: .......... 615-975-2395
Sarah.wscoc@comcast.net
Fax: ...................... 615-446-5265
Shawn.wscoc@comcast.net
Childcare:............. 615-441-3410
Steve.wscoc@comcast.net
Wednesday Evening class in room 412
Series entitled “James: Moving on to Maturity”
More Opportunities to Learn about Jesus
Search For Truth—Dickson Local Cable Channel 19
(Tuesdays-12 Noon, Thursdays-11 am, Fridays-8 pm)
WWW.STUDYJESUS.COM: Stats YTD: 243,342 visits through 7/4
WWW.ESTUDIAJESUS.COM: Stats YTD: 59,834 visits through 7/6
Youth Class Locations
Age
Building Area
Birth - 6 months
Nursery
6 months - 1 year
Nursery
1-5 year olds
400 hallway
RM #
103
201
Chapel
Aud.
406
408
410
412
Loft
406
Age
Building Area
K-3rd grades
300 hallway
4th
Room 105
5th-12th grades 500 hallway
Adult Bible Classes
Topic
Teacher
Proverbs
Brunett/Perkins
Fundamentals
Southerland
Acts
Van Dyke
Joshua
Thompson
1 John, 2 John, 3 John
DeBerry/Young
College/Young Adult
Deweese/Gooch/Corlew
The Biblical Roots of Courage
Moore
Acts
Baggett/Ragan/Williams
Romans
Spencer
God’s Promises For Success (8 am)
Caudill
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Shut-in Visitation Team meeting - This evening in room
406 (7 PM)
Walnut Street Family Bible School - Sunday, July 19Wednesday, July 22...skits, crafts, refreshments, games
and more!
Due to Family Bible School, there will not be a
Wednesday Express Meal for July
Walnut Street Youth Focus Day, 1st Grade
Recognition and Back-to-School Prayer Service Sunday, August 2
Mission Committee Meeting - Sunday, August 2
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
July 12, 2015
SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP
July 12, 2015
Welcome..................................................................... Steve Baggett
Song Leader ..................................................................... Jeff White
Song # 15 ..................................................................... Step by Step
Song # 290 ........................................................Shine, Jesus, Shine
Song # 624 .............................................................Seeking the Lost
Prayer ......................................................................... Henry Perkins
Song (screen only) ................... How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Welcome .................................................................... Steve Baggett
Lord’s Supper Meditation
Patrick Ragan
Lord’s Supper
Song # 693 .......................................................... Heart of a Servant
Song Leader ................................................................. Chip Haslam
Song # 779 ............................................................. I Love You, Lord
Scripture Reading—Amos 8:11-14 .................................. David Wall
Prayer ......................................................................... Lewis Curd
Song # 449 ........................................................................ Thy Word
Children 3rd grade and down may go to their classes during this song.
A Famine of God’s Word
Steve Baggett
Offering
Song # 647 .................................................. Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Scripture Reading—Luke 4:16-21 .................................. Kirk Givens
Song # 911 ......................................... Bring Christ Your Broken Life
THE MISSION OF CHRIST
Those wishing to take the Lord’s Supper may go to the chapel during this song and
then return to the Auditorium for the Philippines Mission Trip Presentation.
(Luke 4:16-21)
1. To preach the ____________ to the _____________
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2. To heal the _________________
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3. To preach ______________ to the ______________
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4. To preach recovery of ___________ to the ____________
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5. To set at _____________ those who are _____________
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6. To preach the ______________ year of the __________
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Song # 791 ............................................................ On Bended Knee
Song # 718 ........................................................ We Shall Assemble
Prayer ...........................................................................Jimmy Cagle
Serving the Lord’s Supper this month:
Officiate: Tom Yates/Phillip Young
Serve at table: Joseph Brown/David Wall
Serve: Jameson Bouldin, Jim Carlucci,
Larry Crownover, Spencer Cude, Andrew
Cherry, Houston Daniel, Wade Daniel, Ty
Donegan, Scott Hagewood, Dan Nelson,
Walker Purvine, Dale Ragan, Robert Reid,
Robert Shelton, Brad Smiley, Daniel
Stone, Del Vineyard, Mark Weaver, Terry
Weaver, Houston Williams, Milton Williams
PM: Will Hicks/Justin Hicks
Soundbooth & Powerpoint
SB 9am: Rob Cude
PP 9am & 6pm: Mark Kinzer
SB 10:15am & 6pm: Barry Piland
Wed: Brian Ragan
Song # 642 .................................... Let the Lower Lights Be Burning
Philippines Mission Trip Report
Introduction................................................................... Ted Williams
Preaching in Area Congregations ............................... Patrick Ragan
Work at Children’s Home.......................................... Jacob Williams
Medical Mission ............................................................ Evan Radtke
Evangelism .................................................................... Robert Reid
Impact Statements......................................... Other Team Members
Conclusion................................................................... Chad Fussell
Prayer ....................................................................... Allen Corlew
July’s Security Teams
9am: Andy Street/Jay Powlas
10:15am: Ron Gulledge/Frank
Becker
6pm: Fred & Jan Mayberry
Wed: Milton Williams/David Porter
July’s Ushers
Jimmy Cagle, Danny Donegan,
Today’s Greeters
Kendall Harris, Henry Perkins, JC Curbside: Nathan Cummings
Tidwell, BJ Garton
Gathering Room: Barbara Beasley,
Ray Crouch, Frank & Edie Becker,
Bible Hour
Gaylan & Melissa Brown, Gary &
Youth Group
Robin Brunett, Donnie & Judy
Choate
Information Booth: Norman &
Janice Lampley
Wednesday Devotional
Leading Singing: Al Denton
Speaker: Mark Gooch
Prayer: Brad Beaubien
July Nursery
Attendants
9 AM: Tina Littleton, Paula Hill,
Robin Nelson, Penny Powlas
10:15 AM: Jennifer White, Maria
Lastovka, Belinda Cummings
6 PM: Terri Williams, Molly
Peeler, Faith Walls, Katie
Williams
Wed: Yvette Bishop, Pat Manley