Benton Bulletin January 11, 2015

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JANUARY 11, 2015
Mark’s Mark... Why Be A Christian?
Many people just don’t see the need to be a Christian. Consider the following reasons of why it is important for you
to have a relationship with Christ.
Because God loves you.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have
everlasting life.” John 3:16
Because of the price Christ has already paid for your soul.
“...While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Because the world’s best people are Christians.
“I thank my God on every remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3
Because Christianity is the best way of life.
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: fear God and keep his commandments, for this is man’s a!.” Ecclesiastes 12:13
Because Christians have the privilege of prayer.
“...The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16
Because Christianity is the path to true happiness.
“...I have come that they may have life and they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
Because Christianity makes us like Christ.
“Let each of you have the mind of Christ.” Philippians 2:5
Because Christ gives us courage and strength to face problems.
“...but God is faithful, who wi! not a!ow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation wi! also
make the way of escape; that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
Because Christianity gives us reason to live and to die.
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21
Because of the Christian’s hope of heaven.
“And God wi! wipe away every tear #om their eyes; there sha! be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There sha! be no
more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
The better question to ask is, “How could anyone not be a Christian?” “Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3
Our Vision: Striving to be the Hands of Jesus
Our Values: Worship, Spiritual Growth, Edification, Christian Living, Outreach, Benevolence
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JANUARY 11, 2015
PRAYERS
Regarding the Sick
Pat Cornwell, the lady we were trying to help get set up to live in an apartment, fell and broke her hip. She had surgery yesterday and is in room 330 at Baptist Health. Her spirits would be lifted if everyone sent her a card. (Don't forget, you can go to their website and send an e-­‐card.) Identify yourself as a member of the Benton church of Christ. She has no close family for support and needs to know somebody cares. Logan Darden, grandson of Dan and Kenna Jones, will have an MRI Friday at Vanderbilt to determine the cause of his headaches.
Van “Tinker” Siress family member of Phillip Rudd and Steve Bennett, had surgery Wednesday at Vanderbilt for a non malignant brain tumor. He has swelling on the brain and a blood clot, and the family was called in.
Continue to remember: Gerald, Dorothy & Sandy Bean, Steve Bennett, Ryan Bohannon, Larry Brummett, Glen Burse, Sue Cope, Wilma Darnell, Jerry Hancock, Mike Harrison, Bill Hicks, Barbara Holley, Flo Jones, Irene Morgan, Florence Robertson, Gerry Scott, Betty Stevenson, Joan Travis, Weldon Tyree, and Todd Walker.
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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JANUARY 11, 2015
NEWS & NOTES
Sonny Rommelman’s Brothers Keepers Group (EH) will meet Sunday, January 11 after pm services. Please
bring finger foods and desserts.
Mark Ray’s Brothers Keepers Group (I-L) will
meet Sunday, January 18th after pm services.Please bring
finger foods and desserts.
Barbara Holley requested prayers last Sunday
morning.
On the Calendar
Sunday, January 11:
9:00! Morning Worship
4:00! Elders/Deacons Meeting
5:00! Evening Worship
Monday, January 12:
6:00! Care Crew
Tuesday, January 13:
6:30!
West KY Bible School @ Benton
Wednesday, January 14:
5:30!
6:30!
Potluck
Mid-week Services
The Wednesday night potluck dates for the month of
January are the 14th and 28th.
A new "Thursday Morning Bible Class" has begun
every Thursday at 10:00. This class, taught by Mark Ray,
will focus on Bible study and Christian service. Men and
women are welcome to attend.
Central church of Christ in Paducah will host a grief
seminar January 17-18. Please let the church office know
if you plan to attend. More information is on the bulletin
board.
January 12!
January 13!
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January 14!
January 16!
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January 17!
January 17!
Birthdays
Joe W. Mathis
Sharon Kelley
Cathy Thompson
Travis Terrell
Brad Miller
Jenna Poague
Johnna Walker
Anniversaries
Tyler & Megan Moss
Care Crew
January 12 Canned fruit and canned
soup
Please remember your pledge!
Adult Classes
Aud!
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
Sunday AM !
Bible Study!
Sunday PM!
Wednesday
Contribution!
YTD Actual!
YTD Budget!
Our Record
January 4, 2015
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286
267
203
182
$12,118
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JANUARY 11, 2015
Sermon Notes
THOSE TO SERVE
January 11, 2015
AM Service
Shepherd’s Welcome:! !
Lonnie Woodruff
Song Leader:! !
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Scott Phillips
Opening Prayer:!
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Jeff Jones
Lord’s Supper & Offering:!
Don Walker
Lord’s Supper:! !
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Seth Janiec!
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Luke Janiec
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Chris Edwards! !
Travis Ross
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Chandler Bohannon! Ryan Bohannon
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Aaron Lyles!
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Don Frick
Scripture Reading:!!
! Luke Phillips, James 5:13-18
Sermon:!
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Mark Ray
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The Power of Prayer
Shepherd’s Benediction:!!
Bob York
Greeters:!
(North)!!
Karon & Jeaneen Crocker
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(Center)!
Fred & Jean Miller
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(South)
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Monty & Gwen Moss
Nursery Attendants:!
Gail Lyles & Bethany Jones
Unable to Serve Call:! Kyle Walker 270-703-8351
PM Service
Shepherd’s Welcome:! !
Bob York
Song Leader:! !
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Jim Kelley
Opening Prayer:!
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Jason Perry
Scripture Reading:!
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Randy Jackson, Ezra 9:9-15
Sermon:!
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Mark Ray
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Praying For My People
Lord’s Supper:! !
! Kevin Farley
Closing Prayer:! !
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Jared Morgan
Camera Monitor/Door:! !
Dave Simmons
Sound:! !
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Phillip Lyles
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: Lonnie Woodruff
Wednesday Devotional 1/14
Welcome:!
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Aaron Lyles
Opening Prayer:!
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Ken Campbell
Song Leader:! !
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Cory Westerfield
Message:!
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Don Walker
Unable to Serve Call:
Bob Hines 270-994-4765
Bus Driver:!
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Lord’s Supper for Shut-ins:!
Kitchen Kleeners for Jan:
Don Walker 270-205-2096
Adam Lyles & Mike Frizzell
Kelly Jones & Jo Beth Jones
Deacon in Charge: Matt Ross