Benton Bulletin March 1, 2015

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MARCH 1, 2015
Mark’s Mark...
Most lessons on church a.endance focus on the command for all Chris4ans to assemble together in Hebrews 10:24-­‐25. Each of us must not miss worship services because to do so is sin. But there is more reason for us to gather together than just because we have to. While I must a.end worship, I also want to a.end worship because:
Worship is a Family Reunion. In Mark 3:31-­‐35 Jesus is inside a house with many of his disciples. His mother and brothers arrive and ask for Jesus’ disciples to bring him out. Jesus looks around and tells his disciples that those who follow him are truly his mothers and brothers. While blood may be thicker than water, the spiritual is greater than the physical. We meet together as Chris4ans because it is an opportunity to see those who are our spiritual family. Hearing the announcements concerning what is going on in the family and spending 4me together in the foyer before worship is 4me that is essen4al for us to get to know one another very well. Each 4me we meet as a church, it is a foretaste of what heaven will be like in the future.
Worship is a Refuge. Some call the auditorium a sanctuary (a safe place). When I a.end worship it gives me an opportunity to spend 4me away from my toils and troubles of everyday life. While I am at worship I can focus on what is important, think about my decisions and refocus my life properly.
Worship is a Billboard. Every Sunday many of my neighbors are working in their yards or siQng on their front porches drinking coffee and reading the paper. Perhaps they no4ce me running out to the car while straightening out my 4e or my wife chasing the boys to tuck their shirts in. In all the commo4on, perhaps they no4ce that we are going to church. We influence people in ways that we do not realize. Our faith is visible in our ac4ons.
Worship is a Memorial Service. I a.end worship because Jesus died for me. Each Lord’s Day, I gather around the table with other disciples because we honor the death of Christ. Why wouldn’t any Chris4an want to be there?
Worship is a Victory Celebra>on. Almost every religion except Chris4anity has the tomb of a great leader. Chris4anity has no tomb because the Savior has risen from the grave. As 1 Corinthians 15:57 says, “Thanks be to God who gives us the victory.”
Worship is Time Spent With God. While God cannot be confined to any building or temple, there is a sense in which our 4me of worship together is 4me spent with God. As a child of God, I long for the 4me I can spend with my heavenly Father.
When we reflect on not just why we have to go to worship, but why we get to go to worship we can like David say, “I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1
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Our Vision: Striving to be the Hands of Jesus
Our Values: Worship, Spiritual Growth, Edification, Christian Living, Outreach, Benevolence
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MARCH 1, 2015
PRAYERS
Sympathy
Jerry Wallace, the brother of Ann Farley and uncle to Kevin Farley, passed away Monday. The visitation will be Thursday night at Filbeck-­‐Cann & King at 5:00 p.m. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. Tom J. Bridges, the brother-­‐in-­‐law of Sharon Tucker, passed away. Cards can be sent to her sister, Nancy Bridges, at #9 Oxen Pasture Rd., Doniphan, MO 63935.
Marvina Oliver, the mother of Roger Oliver, a former member here, passed away Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Collier. Regarding the Sick
Thressa Cotham is in Marshall County Hospital room 109 with a blood clot, but hopes to go home soon.
Rowena Northcott, former member at Benton has been in Lourdes Hospital and has moved to Lakeway Nursing Home Room 120A.
Don Owen Sr., the father of Don Owen has been ill.
Elders
Doug Lyles! !
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527-9093
Sonny Rommelman!
527-8956
Keith Travis!
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227-0253
Lonnie Woodruff!!
703-8161
Bob York! !
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354-6891
Ministers
Mark Ray
270-703-1134 bentonspreacher@gmail.com
Travis Terrell
270-703-1332 sundropyouth@yahoo.com
Deacons
Scott Chambers! !
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Widows
Karon Crocker! !
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906-5944
527-7534
Office
Kevin Farley!
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527-2409
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493-0220
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703-0751
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527-3017
Children’s Education
Middle School
Jared Morgan!
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906-5354
703-2227
Worship
527-8705
527-1533
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527-3682
WITB Radio
Jerry Sells!
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527-3948
Kitchen Supplies & Furniture
Don Walker!
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205-2096
Special Events
Cory Westerfield!!
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527-3773
Cemetery & Church Finance
Dennis Tucker! !
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527-1477
Library & Christian Scholarship
Paul Thurman! !
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703-0465
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Sound
Phillip Rudd!
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703-7681
Technology
Gerald Rainey! !
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Outside Grounds
Matt Ross!
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5th Grade and Under
Scott Phillips!
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577-8276
Prison Ministry
Luke Phillips!
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Foreign Mission
Jason Perry!
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Brent Lents!
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205-7566
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Visitors, Welcome & Fo#ow-up
Aaron Lyles!
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559-4207
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5th Grade and Under
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Kids First
Jeff Jones!
Byron Rudd!
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Worship Assignments
Randy Jackson! !
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Widows
Jason Jones!
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Adam Lyles!
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252-5525
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5th Grade and Under
Brad Miller!
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527-5932
A%er School
437-3872
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MARCH 1, 2015
SICK CONT...
Gerald Rainey is home and doing better. Due to the surgery being more extensive than planned, the recovery process will be long. Please remember to call, send cards, and keep him in your prayers.
Jeremiah Smitley, great grandson of Shella Mae Collins, had a tonsillectomy last week. Cards can be sent to 1200 Walter Jetton Blvd. Apt. 2, Paducah, KY 42003.
Continue to remember: Gerald, Dorothy & Sandy Bean, Larry Brummett, Glen Burse, Shella Mae Collins, Sue Cope, Jeaneen Crocker, Pat Cornwell, Logan Darden, Betty Darnell, Wilma Darnell, Randy Green, Jerry Hancock, Mike Harrison, Bill Hicks, Barbara Holley, Flo Jones, Sylvia McCarty, Irene Morgan, Florence Robertson, Gerry Scott, Betty Stevenson, and Todd Walker.
NEWS & NOTES
On the Calendar
Sunday, March 1:
9:00! Morning Worship
3:00!
Elder Meeting
5:00! Evening Worship
6:00 ! Mission Trip Meeting
Tuesday, March 3:
5:45!
West KY BIble School
Wednesday, March 4:
6:30! Mid-week Services
March 1!!
March 3!!
March 4!
March 6!
Birthdays
David Simmons
Jessica Lovett
Melissa Ross
Nathan Ray
Jeff Jones is in need of teachers for K-­‐5th grades. Tables and chairs for the Involvement Fair on March 15th can be set up on Friday, March 13th after 6:00 p.m. and anytime on Saturday, March 14th. If you are in need of assistance, see Don Walker. For those interested in the Lewistown, Montana mission trip, there will be a meeting Sunday, March 1st following evening services in Room 52. If you have questions you can see Jared Morgan.
Anniversaries
March 6 !
David & Debora Mathis
Care Crew
March 9 Crackers, chicken noodle and
vegetable soup
Please remember your pledge!
Adult Classes
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Rm 51!
Rm 52!
Rm 35!
Aud
Rm 51!
Rm 52!
Rm 1!
Gym!
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Sunday 10:00
Hebrews!
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Walking with God-Life Principles!
Romans!
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New Converts! !
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Wednesday 6:30
!The Church in the Old Testament !
God’s Plan for Marriage! !
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Ladies Class-Living Fully!!
History of Islam!!
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New Converts! !
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Mark Ray
Doug Lyles
Bob York
Sonny Rommelman
Lonnie Woodruff
Mark Ray
Kenna Jones
Jim Kelley
Keith Travis
Our Record
February 22, 2015
Sunday AM !
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Bible Study!
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Sunday PM!
Wednesday
Contribution!
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YTD Actual!
YTD Budget! !
236
N/A
N/A
180
$8,764
$90,515
$92,000
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MARCH 1, 2015
Sermon Notes
THOSE TO SERVE
March 1, 2015
AM Service
Shepherd’s Welcome:! !
Bob York
Song Leader:! !
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Ethan Walker
Opening Prayer:!
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Dave Simmons
Lord’s Supper & Offering:!
Bill Morgan
Lord’s Supper:!
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Collin Gunn! !
Lynndy Moss
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Chris Gunn!
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Tyler Moss
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Jeff LeVan!
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Monty Moss
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John Walker! !
Chris Edwards
Scripture Reading:!
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Jason Perry Gen. 12:1-3
Sermon:!
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Mark Ray
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Trusting God
Shepherd’s Benediction:!!
Doug Lyles
Greeters:!
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Ed & Judy Jones
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(Center)!
Eddie & Lana Phillips
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(South)
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Billie & Etta Bourland
Nursery Attendants:!
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Lori Phillips
Unable to Serve Call:! Kyle Walker 270-703-8351
PM Service
Shepherd’s Welcome:! !
Doug Lyles
Song Leader:! !
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Jim Kelley
Opening Prayer:!
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Cory Westerfield
Scripture Reading:!
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Mitch Lovett Gen 14:8-16
Sermon:!
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Mark Ray
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Defending My Brethren
Lord’s Supper:! !
!Dan Hall
Closing Prayer:! !
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Brad Miller
Camera Monitor/Door:! !
Dan Hall
Sound:! !
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Jeff Smith
Unable to Serve Call: ! Randy Jackson 270-493-0220
CONTACT US:
3091 Main Street. Benton, KY 42025
Phone: 270-527-3585
Serve Line: 270-527-3783
email: office@bentonchurchofchrist.com
Find us on Facebook under Benton church of Christ
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Elder in Charge: Bob York
Wednesday Devotional 3/04
Welcome:!
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Byron Rudd
Opening Prayer:!
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Dan Jones
Song Leader:! !
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Mark Ray
Message:!
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Matt Ross
Unable to Serve Call:
Bob Hines 270-994-4765
Bus Driver:!
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Lord’s Supper for Shut-ins:!
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Jerry Sells 270-703-6512
Roger Jarrett & Dennis
Farmer
Deacon in Charge: Phillip Rudd