Answer to last week's
question.
It was David, speaking
to his son Solomon, who said, "Be
strong and of good courage, and do it."
(I Chronicles 28:20)
[What Old Testament character
said, Be strong and of good courage,
and do it...."]
This weeks Bible
question:
Answer next week.
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For Your Information...........
In September, the members of this
congregation contributed $200.00 to
Lubbock Christian Children's Home for
their "Dollar Day" drive. Each dollar
donated will feed one child for one day.
We can be proud of this.
Beginning in October, we will contribute
$200.00 per month to Sunny Glen Christian
Children's Home. This arrangement was
approved by the elders for a one year
period, at which time it will be re-evaluated.
In the
meantime, we are all invited to visit with
them any time we can. Sunny Glen is in San
Benito, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley.
John Mayfield and his crew have completed
work on the carport. John, Mike Fergason,
Rick Offill and Floyd Mills deserve a great
big thank you from all of us.
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COMING EVENTS
| September 13 - |
All church work day. Repair
and painting of the building. See John
Mayfield for details. Breakfast will be
served. |
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September 27 - |
5:00 P.M.
A weenie roast and singing at Mack &
Charlotte's home at 8869 Grape Creek Rd.
Everyone is invited. Contact the Keys to find
out what to bring. Phone 895-0773. |
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October 06 |
New Mexico Christian
Children's home grocery truck will be here.
They are asking for cereals, fruits and juices. |
October 05 - | Next Bi-Monthly all-church
potluck friendship meal. |
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Swallowing
your pride occasionally will never give you indigestion! |
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From
the pen of John Hobbs: |
"Daily" Religion
The Pharisee in Luke 18 boasted because he fasted twice in a week. Many people today are still using his measure, but once-a-week religion is not enough. Christianity is not like a Sunday vest to be worn only once or twice a week. True Christian religion is a living, personal, communion with God and fellow Christians. A key word in the New Testament describing the activity of Christians is the word "daily". Consider these concepts and Scriptures that Christians are to practice daily.
- Daily Cross-Bearing. (Luke 9:23; Luke 14:27)
- Daily Bible Study (Luke 9:32; II Timothy 2:14; II Peter 3:18)
- Daily Prayer. (Matthew 5:11; Psalms 86:3; Colossians 4:2)
- Daily Teaching (Evangelism). (Acts 5:42; Acts 20:3); Matthew 16:55)
- Daily Exhortation (Encouragement). Hebrews 3:13; Hebrews 10:24)
- Daily Ministration (Service). (Acts 6:1)
What was the result of this "daily" activity by Christians in the first century? The New Testament says they "increased in number daily" (Acts 16:5). They had daily results! At Ninth and Main, we want to practice "daily" Christianity. We had 99 in services Sunday morning. This is very positive sign. Every member represents a soul that will live forever throughout eternity. I am convinced that with the Lord's help we can plant and water the seed - and God will give the increase (I Corinthians 3:6).
In
Christian Love,
John Hobbs
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