February 2nd - Carver Road Church of Christ

FEBRUARY 2, 2014
CARVER ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
4399 Carver School Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Office (336)767-7949 Fax (336)767-7906
Website: www.carverroadchurchofchrist.org
E Mail Address: church@carverroadchurchofchrist.org
PREACHER-SHEPHERD
JEFFERSON R. CARUTHERS, JR.
COMMENTARY CORNER: “THEY WENT FORTH AND PREACHED EVERYWHERE”
“So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right
hand of God. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and
confirming the word with signs following. Amen” (Mark 16:19, 20).
J
esus ascends from Mark’s gospel having
been victorious over every aspect of life,
conquering death, and seated at the right
hand of God (Mark 16:9, 19). We have
one of the most important questions in
life answered when He exits this world
and commissions those He has spent the
greatest amount of time with. What is of
greater concern for those whom You have
trained and left in this world? Jesus answers, “Go ye into all the world, and preach
the gospel to every creature. He that believeth
and is baptized shall be saved: but he that
believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:15,
16).
The life and ministry of Jesus, most
particularly the resurrection, must have
served as powerful incentives to embark
on this mission. Students of the history
of Christianity know also that the apostles
were endued with power from on high as
they preached on the day of Pentecost the
gospel of men’s salvation (Acts 1:8; 2:38).
The apostles had much in their arsenal as
weaponry as they engaged in the battle for
the souls of mankind.
They had seen Jesus wage war against
every force contrary to man and always be
victorious. Anything threatening man’s
happiness, his peace, his sanity, his comfort, his life was overcome by Jesus. And
from the beginning, Jesus demonstrates
that as a Son obedient to the Father, by
faith, mountains could be moved.
In the beginning of the gospel, baptized
by John the Baptist and driven into the
wilderness, Jesus exits temptation in that
wilderness, time and again, having reminded Satan that the word and will of
God the Father must be obeyed. Having
proven His mastery over the devil, Jesus
begins to minister directly to men and to
women.
Sicknesses are cured in Mark’s gospel.
Leprosy, palsy, blindness, deafness, issues
of blood, all meet their end point as Jesus
touches men and women with the cures
that come from the mixture that has as its
main ingredient, the love of God. The
children of God must not take lightly,
nor be dismissive of the truth, that never
a man or woman left the presence of Jesus without the healing needed for his
and her body. And in faith, today, we
begin with knowing that God is able to
touch our bodies, in whatever our situations, and make us new again. We must
be intense in praying that His will be that
we be made whole.
In the gospel, Jesus meets people who
inform Him of sickness, but hear that
Jesus will not make it in time to heal.
Jairus and his wife received news that the
daughter they had hoped Jesus would
heal had passed away (Mark 10:35). Jesus
responds “Be not afraid, only believe” (Mark 10:36). He enters the young
girl’s room and delivers her alive to her
parents (Mark 10:41, 42). Sons and
daughters of God are to be comforted
with the thought that even where there
was death, Jesus showed that He had the
power.
The evident power of Jesus gave Him
victory in another area of life affecting the
men and women of His day. There were
many who were possessed with demons.
And Jesus gives His disciples power to
cast out these demons. The disciples return from their limited commission having both cast out demons and having
healed the sick (Mark 6:13). But as with
even those things Jesus has given us to do,
there were some special cases that Jesus
demonstrated that God must handle.
The man who was full of demons, calling
themselves, “legion,” was only made
whole by the command of Jesus (Mark
5:13). There was a young boy who had a
demon that the disciples attempted to
cast out, but could not, Jesus appears and
commands the demon to depart and to
enter the boy no more (Mark 9:25).
What is of note in this case is that Jesus
does what is necessary, not based upon
the faith of those around Him, but out of
the needs of mankind.
Ours is to remember that we are not
blessed as we are because we have manifested necessary faith, but because God
continues to accomplish His will and mission around us. We are to thank God as
we recognize how good He continues to
be to us in spite of ourselves. We are to
thank Him for doing beyond our faith
level to our need level.
It was a lack of faith that was the failure
of the disciples as they rode in a boat with
Jesus (Mark 4:40). The tempestuousness
of the winds and beating of the waves
against the boat had the disciples asking if
Jesus cared that they perished (Mark
4:38). And this becomes another sphere
in our lives where Jesus shows that He is
in control, He is Master, He is Lord. Jesus rebukes winds and waves. He has authority over nature. He has authority
over fig trees (Mark 11:20-22). He challenges us to have faith similar to His.
And it will take our reflecting on His faith
to have confidence in this generation’s
ability to fulfill the great commission.
~ Continued
CHURCH
2014 THEME: “Hearing, Receiving, and Bringing Forth Fruit” (Mark 4:20)
LEADERS
PREACHER-SHEPHERD
JEFFERSON R. CARUTHERS, JR.
MINISTER EMERITUS
CLOYS R. CECIL, SR.
SHEPHERDS
JEFFERSON R. CARUTHERS, JR.
JOHN FOXWORTH
LEROY NELSON
WALTER WEATHERS, JR.
ELDER EMERITUS
FRANK W. DULIN
DEACONS
ROSCOE BURGESS
TROY CHISOLM
MICHEAL CURRY
JAMES E. GADSON
GEORGE MCNAIR
ROY OLIPHANT
BERNARD TERRY
JOE WILSON
CHURCH SECRETARY
MARCELLA KENDALL
Proclamation Press’ 14th Annual
New Year’s Symposium
Today, our New Year’s Symposium will
be concluding with brother Jefferson R.
Caruthers, Jr. speaking at 10 a.m. and
2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served in the
Frank W. Dulin Fellowship Hall immediately following morning worship service. We encourage all of our guests to
stay with us.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE DAY DRIVE
We need your help to reach or
succeed our goal of 275 or more. We look
forward to seeing you on February 16,
2014!
CAPERNAUM CHURCH OF CHRIST
FALL FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Sunday, February 2, 2014, everyone is cordially invited to attend this fellowship meeting with guest speaker brother Nelson Brockenborough. Worship services at 11 a.m. and 3
p.m. Lunch will be served.
MCCONNELL ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Everyone is cordially invited to attend this
Fellowship on Sunday, February 23, 2014.
The guest speaker will be brother Julius
Greene of Sharpe Road. Services at 11 a.m.
and 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served following
morning worship service.
Campaign for a Better Marriage
February 15, 2014: The Northside church of
Christ, Charlotte, NC will be presenting a marriage workshop featuring its minister, brother
Clyde Mayberry—Marriage & Family Therapist. The cost is $100.00 per couple. Workshop location: Levin Center, 1050 Devore
Lane, Matthews, NC 28105. For detailed
information please visit their website at
WELCOME ALL VISITORS!
YOU ARE OUR HONORED
GUESTS!
wwwchurchofchristnorthside.net
MEMBERS PLEASE ADD THESE NAMES
TO YOUR BOOKLET: Bereavement Ann
Brown, Willie Mae Cherry, Shirley Correll,
Rosalyn Evans, Alice Hawkins, Wanda Jones,
Martha March, Andie Miller, Cora Revel, and
Theresa Rucker (Alternate).
KURIAKOS HOUSE
Don’t forget to visit the Kuriakos
House table located in the foyer for
events and happenings. You may contact
sister Felecia Caruthers at (336)767-4201 if
you have any questions.
HUSBANDS & FATHERS
SUPPORT GROUP
The Husbands and Fathers Support Group will
meet February 15, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. If you have
any questions or need additional information
you may see either brother John Foxworth or
Joe Wilson.
Triad School of Preaching
The Triad School of Preaching next class will meet
February 15, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Please feel free to contact brother Cloys Cecil, Sr. if
you have any questions at (336)969-9736.
In Deepest Sympathy
We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to sister Athenia Pouncey and Family
in the loss of her brother-in-law. May
God continue to be with them.
YOUTH NEWS
Reading Safari
Reading Safari will meet Saturday, February 15, 2014.
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
(6 Years) Bobby & Twana Roebuck - 16th
(22 Years) Micheal & Monique Curry - 19th
(31 Years) Richard & Wanda Jones - 22nd
(62 Years) Ollie & Thelma Carpenter 23rd
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
2nd, Candice Rumph; 5th, D’Tondja Foster;
5th, Michael Foster; 5th, Willie Massey, Jr.;
8th, Ruby Reaves; 9th, Patricia Sullivan;
13th, Lessie Williams; 13th, Angela Miller;
15th, Brianna Crim; 15th, Anthony
Wellman; 15th, Reginald Nichols; 17th,
Cheryl Smith; 18th, Alvin Eaton; 19th, Mary
Hargraves; 21st, Detrice Ingram; 22nd, Frank
Dulin; 22nd, Xavier Warren; 23rd, Jewel
Johnson; 23rd, Kevin McLaurin; 23rd, Lillie
Nelson; 24th, James Monroe; 28th, Rosalyn
Evans; 28th, Misty Howard; 28th, Jacalyn
McCloud.
PRAY THAT GOD LEADS US TO SOULS TO SAVE TODAY & THROUGH
SICK AND SHUT-IN LISTING
SHEPHERD ON CALL FOR FEBRUARY
BRO. WALTER WEATHERS, JR.
Bro. Carlos Rucker……...………………………………………………………………….
Sis. Donna Toney-Gaither………………………………………………………………..
Sis. Immogene Bray……………...……………………………………………..…………
Bro. Leroy Nelson …………..…...………………………………………….…...........
Bro. Barry Harper………………………………………………………………...………….
(336) 785-2520
ORDER OF WORSHIP
RESPONSIVE READING
I Cor. 12:7-12
READER: But the manifestation of the Spirit is
given to every man to profit withal.
CHURCH: For to one is given by the Spirit the
word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge
by the same Spirit;
READER: To another faith by the same Spirit; to
another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10:00 A.M.
INVOCATION
SONG DIRECTOR
SCRIPTURE
RESPONSIVE READING
PRAYER
SERMON
Jefferson R. Caruthers, Jr.
OFFERING
LORD’S SUPPER
READER
CLOSING PRAYER
VISITATION PRESENTATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH: To another the working of miracles; to
another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to
another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
READER: But all these worketh that one and the
selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as
he will.
UNISON: For as the body is one, and hath many
members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
PRAYER
Bro. George Leak, Bro. William Pouncey, Sis. Wanda Jones,
Sis. Magdalene Fleming, Sis. Dollean Johnson, Sis. Georgia
Glenn, Sis. Marleshia Young, Bro. & Sis. Marion Gordon, Sis.
Frances Mason, Sis. Revonda Helms, Sis. Kim Littlejohn, Sis.
Latasha Gandy, Bro. James Cherry, Bro. Shaun McClean, Bro.
Micheal Curry, Sis. Bayyinah Brown, Sis. Dee Foster, Sis. Barbie JonesBro. Promise Mangum, Bro. Bernard Wallace, Bro.
George Eichelberger, Sis. Monique Curry, Sis. Diane FoxworthBro. Johnny Correll, Bro. Gordon Shannon, Bro. Bernard Terry, Bro. Joe Wilson.
T. J. Loyd
Rodney Evans
Randy Dulin
Ollie Carpenter
Adolphus Coplin
2:30 P.M.
INVOCATION
SONG DIRECTOR
SCRIPTURE
RESPONSIVE READING
PRAYER
Joseph Transou
Brian Jackson
Todd Woods
Adriel Hall
Artis Rucker
SERMON
Jefferson R. Caruthers, Jr.
OFFERING
LORD’S SUPPER
READER
CLOSING PRAYER
VISITATION PRESENTATION
Joel Caruthers
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Adolphus Coplin
Father in heaven, teach us the beauty of the unity we
have in being many members in one body. In the
name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
PRAYER REQUEST
Juan Williams
Roy Oliphant
Thomas Loyd, Sr.
Roscoe Burgess
Simon Johnson
Garrin McNair
George McNair
COMMUNION REFLECTION
(JOHN 4:15)
The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that
I thirst not, neither
come hither to
draw.
USHERS
Anthony Clinton
Harold Brown
Tyrone Williams
Bernard Wallace
Rogers Brimfield
Adriel Hall
Novell Hall
Todd Woods
Andrew Jackson
Isiah Black
DeMarcus Miles
A. J. Crim
EVENING USHERS
Elijah Gibbs
D. J. Crim
Kolbe Adkins
Michael Terry
COMMENTARY CORNER
In Jesus, they meet a Son who rebukes the
winds, calms the seas, commands trees,
The apostles’ courage to go and to
and walks on the water.
preach the gospel is to be understood
All the apostles saw, however, is given its
against the background of the life and min- strength, not solely by what they witnessed
istry of Jesus. In Jesus, they saw the neces- before His death, but more importantly,
sary victories to believe that whatever God
what they learn because of His resurrecasked of them, He would give them the
tion. His rising from the dead, for them,
power to accomplish.
and for us, is the most significant aspect of
In Jesus, they see a Son who exits the wil- the gospel. Without the resurrection, we
derness having overcome Satan. In Jesus, have the story of a man who pleased and
they see a Son who cured illnesses. In Je- blessed many people before He died, but
sus, they see a Son who has power over the who holds no promise for men after they
death of others. In Jesus they see a Son
die.
who never met a demon who did not
But because He lives and is seated on the
know that Jesus was Lord, and that the
right hand of the Father, we have the only
demon must give heed to His command.
incentive necessary to walk in the steps of
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both Jesus and His apostles. We, too, become eager and engaged in telling the story
of salvation to mankind. Fully expecting
that men and women will, in every age,
believe and be baptized.
There will be some who believe, and
there will be others who do not believe.
But we are to remember that our reason
for sharing the good news is not based
upon the numbers in either category—
whether believers or non believers—it is
instead based on the truth that Jesus is
risen from the dead.
We pray that we learn the truths of the
gospel and go into all the world preaching
to every creature.
SCHEDULE OF ASSEMBLIES
Sundays @ 7:30 a.m.
Early Morning Worship ..8 A.M.
Thursdays @ 12:30 p.m.
Sunday Bible School …..9 A.M
Sunday Morning Worship..10 A. M
Sunday Evening Worship
6:30 P.M.
YOU CAN BE SAVED TODAY!
To be saved today, you must hear the gospel (Romans 10:17; Acts 15:7). You must
believe the gospel that assures us salvation
through Jesus who is the risen Lord (Romans
10:9, 10). You must be willing to turn your
life over to God through repentance (Acts
17:30; Romans 2:4). Those willing to live
for God through repentance are ready for
confession (Romans 10:9,10).
The person who confesses is baptized into
Christ (Romans 6:3, 4; Galatians 3:27). In
baptism, the believer is washed, sanctified,
and justified (1 Corinthians 6:11). Christ
saves the baptized person in baptism (1 Peter 3:21).
If you believe that Jesus died for you and
was resurrected, if you will repent and confess, then you can be baptized into Christ
Mid-Week Bible Study
Wednesday
11 A.M. & 7 P.M
Men’s & Ladies’
Bible Class
5 P.M.
2ND & 4TH SUNDAY
MEETINGS & MINISTRIES
Teachers’ Meeting 1st Sat. 9 a.m./
Husbands & Fathers Support Group 3rd
Sat. 4 p.m. / Youth Fellowship Meeting
2nd Sat. 10 a.m.—12 noon/ Young Adult
Ministry 4th Fri.
Clothing Bank 1st Sat. 10 a.m.—12noon
BAPTISMAL TEAM
Bro. Anthony Clinton
Bro. Thomas Loyd, Sr.
Bro. George McNair
Bro. Walter Weathers. Jr.
WORSHIP TO THE SICK & SHUT-IN
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Bro. Micheal Curry
CHILDRENS’ WORSHIP
2nd & 9th
Valarie Coplin/Diane Foxworth
16th
Tamah Williams/D’Asia Williams
23rd
Janel Brown/Leah Adkins
NURSERY DUTY
TBA
FEBRUARY GREETERS
2nd—Geraldine Jackson
Shirley Correll
9th— Sherry Woods
Sidney Johnson
16th- Linda Burgess
Mary Robinson
23rd- Diane Foxworth
Janel Brown
ZONES
COMMUNION
ZONE #4 Co-Capt. Bro. B. Terry (720-9694)
ZONE #5 Capt. Bro. J. Gadson (650-9693)
Co-Capt. Bro. A. Rucker (924-5696)
ZONE #7 Capt. Bro. J. Foxworth (924-5029)
Co-Capt. Bro R. Oliphant (765-3105)
ZONE #8 Capt. Bro. R. March (727-0052)
Co-Capt. Bro. R. Burgess (748-0282)
MONTH
ZONE #1 Capt. Bro. J. Wilson (661-1312)
PREPARER(S)
OF
FEBRUARY
Denise Garner
Warnetta Eccles