The Preacher And His Work - Dellcrest Church of Christ

Thought For Today
“In The Wonders Of God’s Creation, We See
His Majesty And His Character.”
1550 S W W White Road
San Antonio, TX 78220
Church: (210) 337-2044
Fax: (210) 337-2106
E-Mail: info@dellcrestchurchofchrist.org
Web Page Address: www.dellcrestchurchofchrist.org
The Preacher And His Work
What is a "preacher"? What are the duties of a preacher? What exactly is a preacher supposed to do? Most
everyone has a notion or opinion and will readily give it, but what does God say?
March 1- The Lord's Herald
March 8- Diverting the Lord's Heralds
March 15- The Preacher And The Church
The Preacher And The Church
Much of the error concerning preachers and their work comes from a wrong view of the relationship
of the preacher and the local church. Many consider the preacher as an employee of the church. As
such the church is an employer that determines the scope and duties of his work. This view is
expressed in the statement: "We pay the preacher and we tell him what to do."
The Lord's command to pay preachers for preaching (1 Cor. 9:14) does not make them church
employees. Such support is compared to that of God's priests (1 Cor. 9:13-14). The priests were
supported by the people's offerings to the Lord as the Lord's servants, not the peoples' hirelings
(Num. 18:1-20).
A preacher is not an employee of any church, but a servant of the Lord (1 Tim. 4:6). He is
accountable to the Lord, entrusted to do the Lord's work and not "entangle himself with the affairs of
this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier" (2 Tim. 2:3-4).
The Scriptural relationship between a preacher and the Christians that support him is that of
fellow workers in the Lord. The Lord commands the preacher to preach the gospel and those who
hear him to support him in his work. Together they have "fellowship in the gospel" (1 Cor. 9:614; Phil. 1:5-7).
WEEKLY BULLETIN
SUNDAY, March 15, 2015
March 20 Play performed by Visions of Oklahoma Christian University hosted at Pleasanton Church
of Christ at 7:00p.m. Refreshments will be available.
Parents please turn in information concerning your high school graduate to David and Tasha
Teamer. See bulletin board for requested information.
April 10-11 Men’s Seminar hosted by MacArthur Park Church of Christ. See bulletin board for info.
April 17-19 South Union Marriage Retreat will be held in San Marcos, Texas. David Lane Marsalis
Avenue CoC in Dallas will be a keynote speaker in collaboration with Bro & Sis Uris Roberson from
Hawkins, Texas. Please contact Anthony or Beth Rollie if you are interested in participating.
April 17-19 Ladies Retreat hosted by Eastside Church of Christ in Austin, TX. The theme is “There
is Much to Do…Here am I Lord, Use Me”. Penny Laing of Highland Village Church of Christ will be
the guest speaker.
Order Of Service
Assignments
03/15/15-10:30a.m.
03/15/15-5:00p.m.
03/22/15-10:30a.m.
03/22/15-5:00p.m.
Announcements/
Visitor Recognition
Elder’s Address
Stephen Allen
Raynard Davis
Willie Hillman, Jr.
Xavier Freelon
Angelo Haygood
Darrell Davis
James Adams
Phillip Clack, Jr.
Song Leaders
Darrell Davis
James Adams
Anthony Rollie
James Adams
Officiating/
Communion
Scripture Reading
Keith Graham
Maurice Hill, Jr.
Marshall Hyson, Jr.
Willie Hillman, III
Jesse Martinez
Willie Hillman, III
Larry Stevenson
Maurice Hill, Jr.
Prayer
Sonny Merrell
Hoyet Andrews, II
Clay Burris
Charlie McDougal
Sermon
Minister
Minister
Minister
Minister
Response/Recognition
Randy Dawson
Na’il Sanders
Eric Freelon
Raynard Davis
James Adams
Harrell Holmes, Sr.
Darrell Davis
Angelo Haygood
Prayer For Responses/
Closing Prayer
New Member
Recognition
Readers
Mon – March 16
Prelude to Using God's
Word
Psa 119:9-16;
Rom 10:14-17;
2 Pet 3:14-18
Sat
21
Michael Bee
Michael Bee
Michael Bee
Randy Dawson
Weekly Bible Reading—Using God’s Word Part II
Tues– March 17
Wed – March 18
Thur - March 19
God's Word Protects
God's Word - Our
Introduction
Against Sin
Source of Faith
Jeremiah 10:23-24;
Psa 119:9-16;
Romans 10:14-17;
1 Thes 2:9-13;
1 Peter 2:1-3
2 Cor 5:6-7
Eph 5:10-17
1. Do you spend time memorizing Bible passages? Why not?
2. What steps will you take to place God's Word in your heart?
3. How can we encourage individuals to spend more time in Bible study?
Greeters/Ushers Work Schedule
03/15 Greeters—Gwen Johnson, Pershama Dailey & Roylee Hardaway
Ushers—Terry Holmes, Sr. & Maurice Hill, Jr.
03/22 Greeters—Dalphine Himes, Theresa Bee & Ricardo Barnett
Ushers—Keith Fussell & Charlie McDougal
Fri - March 20
God's Word - Our
Means of Growth
2 Peter 3:14-18;
1 Peter 2:1-3
ATTENDANCE
SUNDAY(03/08/15)
WEDNESDAY(03/11/15)
Bible Class
75
Morning Bible Class 20
Morning Worship 210
Evening Bible Class 58
Evening Worship
55
Special Prayer
Requests and/or
Repentance and
Confession of Sins:
Reginald Wilson, Barbara
Jackson, Yolanda Wilson,
Catherine Rome, Clara Boyd,
Terry Holmes, Sr., Theresa
Bee, Harrell Holmes, Jr.,
Dwayne Holmes, Tasha
Dunlap, Fidelia Vera, Kristel
Williams, Marie Adams,
Wilma Washington, Lois
Holston, Alphonso Gates,
Haygood Family.
James 5:16, Confess your
faults one to another, and
pray one for another, that ye
may be healed. The effectual
fervent prayer of a righteous
man availeth much.
03/15
03/16
03/17
03/18
03/21
MEMBER STATUS FOR 2015
Baptisms to Date
3
Placed Memberships to Date 0
HOME—Sis. Doris Hysaw, Sis. Zenobia
Bechet, Sis. Marie Anthony, Sis. Mary
Shelton, the sister of Sis. Hattie Gaston.
CONVALESCENCE—Sis. Clarice
Shelton is at home. Bro. James Hardeman
is in Normandy Terrace. Sis. Gennell
Porter has moved. Her new location is
unknown at this time. If any member
receives information, please inform Sis.
McKnight. Bro. Richard Friend is at 252
Spring Meadow Lane, Schertz, TX
78154, Phone # is 210-459-4923. Sis.
Juanita Lewis is at 25350 Colt River, SA,
TX 78261, Phone # 210-464-3013; Sis.
Betty Vernon is in hospice care at 8447
Star Creek, San Antonio, TX 78251.
For any changes to the sick list,
please contact Sis. Laura McKnight
at 337-2044.
Matthew 25: 36, … I was sick, and
ye visited me…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Charlene Caruthers
Taylor Hunt, Maurice Hill, Sr.
Oscar Gongora, Marilyn Hughes, Lakesha Phillips
Effie Sargent, Willie Hillman, III
Kayla Lewis
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
03/15 Nathan & Marie Adams
03/15 Willie & Lissette Hillman
COMMUNION
DUTY
March 15
Marjorie Johnson
Gale Duke
March 22
Pershama Dailey
BreAna Powell
March 29
Alovya Freelon
Keri Brady
March
NURSES
ON DUTY
Valerie Jiles
Diana Barnett
BAPTISM DUTY
Gale Duke
Vicki Patridge
Youth Assistant
BreAna Powell
Male Helper
Raynard Davis
CALENDAR
SHEPHERDS
James Adams
210-662-6828
210-584-7022
Phillip Clack
210-661-9386
210-287-5795
Darrell Davis
210-648-8795
210-887-7030
A.V. Gates
210-227-4783
210-387-8284
Angelo Haygood
210-481-7047
703-470-3165
Harrell Holmes, Sr.
210-666-3342
210-313-3026
DEACONS
Raynard Davis
210-403-0021
Maurice Hill, Sr.
210-646-9826
Hubert Jones
210-599-2089
Anthony Rollie
210-888-4000
SUNDAY
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Parents of high school graduates
please turn in the required info to
David or Latasha Teamer.
The 2015 Lads to Leaders
Conference will be April 3-5, 2015
in Grapevine, TX. Bus will depart
Dellcrest at 4:00a.m. on Friday.
March 29 Area Youth Fellowship
will be hosted at Northeast Church
of Christ at 5:00p.m.
MISSION STATEMENT
To Save Souls and to Keep the Saved Saved
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:30am to
3:00pm
DID YOU KNOW THAT
1. The Bible speaks of just one church: Read
Matt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4; Col. 1:18; I Cor.
12: 12-27.
2. Denominational division is contrary to the
teaching of the Bible? Read: I Cor. 1:10; Phil. 3:16
3. In order to become a Christian, one must:
a) Hear the gospel - Rom. 10:17; Acts 15:7
b) Believe in Christ - John 8:24; Heb. 11:6
c) Repent of sins - Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30
d) Confess faith in Christ - Matt. 10:32;
Romans 10:9-10
e) Be baptized for remission of sins - Acts 2:38
4. When one obeys Christ in being baptized:
a) He gets into Christ - Gal. 3:27; I Cor. 12:13
b) He is saved from his past sins - I Pet. 3:2021; Mark 16:15-16
Why not obey the gospel of Christ!
Bible Class
9:30a.m.
Worship
10:30 a.m. & 5:00p.m.
Rosewood Nursing Home
Visitation 1st & 4th
3:00p.m.
TUESDAY
Food & Clothing
1:30—3:00p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Morning Bible Class
Evening Bible Class
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY
Food & Clothing
1:30—3:00p.m.
SATURDAY
PERSONAL EVANGELISM
Bus Ministry Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Members Restoration Ministry
2nd Saturday
9:30 a.m.
YOUTH LEADERS
Stephen Allen
210-364-9156
LeAnthony Ashton
210-387-5983
Raynard Davis
210-275-2838
David Teamer, II
832-202-4932
Sunday A.M. & Wednesday P.M. Bible Study Topics
Adult Bible Class: Angelo Haygood (Auditorium) – This We Do: emphasis on worship and our participation in it, these in
-depth studies enable us to re-examine concepts and practices we have studied before, but now seek to renew our emphasis.
Young Adult Bible Class: Darrell Davis (Fellowship Hall) –This We Do: Same as above.
Adult First Principles: James Adams (Room 16) – First Principles: A Study of Authority in Religion.
Marriage Class: Anthony & Beth Rollie (Library) –Turn Up The Love: Recapturing God’s original intent for marriage.
Wednesday Adult Bible Class: Anthony Rollie & Elmer Parker (Auditorium) – Spiritual Discipline
Wednesday Adult Bible Class: Darrell Davis (Fellowship Hall) – This We Do: emphasis on worship and our
participation in it, these in-depth studies enable us to re-examine concepts and practices we have studied before.
Wednesday Adult Bible Class: James Adams (Room 16) – First Principles: A Study of Authority in Religion.