A Rapidly Closing Window

1 Thessalonians 5.19-24

Last minute advice (19-22)

Do not put out the Spirit’s fire . (19)

The Holy Spirit is a special baptismal gift .

The role of the Spirit is to provide power, deep conviction, and joy. (1 Thessalonians 1.4-6)

How might this fire within be extinguished ?

We may ignore His direction – His prodding, convicting, and persuading. STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
We may listen , instead, to prevailing voices within our culture. Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
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We may fail to live up to our potential in Christ. FAMILY MINISTER A PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING August 5, 2018
Bill Tankersley 993-8977
The fire of the Spirit must not go out on the altar of our heart . Tankersley69@cs.com The words of comfort and understanding still echo softly in my ears. “I will be praying for
YOUTH MINISTER your wife, but I will also be praying for you. I know it is easy for one to say, ‘I am not worried,’ but
Do not treat prophecies with contempt . (20) Caleb Taylor 993-2151 everyone worries about the safety and the protection of those they love.” I deeply appreciate the
caleb@churchst.org sentiment offered by a dear brother, but I find that, even now, as I write these words in the
Treat God’s Word with respect . (1 Thessalonians 2.13) HISPANIC MINISTER wee hours of the morning at the bedside of my wife, while she rests silently in the ICU, I am
Hector Cruz 993-0009 not afraid. My heart feels at peace. My mind keeps reflecting on Paul’s words in 2 Timothy
Study, listen, trust, and obey . hectorcruz@cscofc.org
hectorcruz@churchst.org 1.12 - “ ... I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able
SECRETARY to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.”
How might prophecies be treated with contempt ? Talitha Liggett 359-3597
I am praying earnestly for God to wrap His arms of love around my dear wife and keep her
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in His care. Not only do I believe He is capable of answering my prayer, but I am convinced
We may have an utter disregard , or lack of appreciation, for God’s word.
ELDERS that He will ultimately do for her what is truly best. I do understand that my view of what is
ELDERS best may not always match up with God‘s view of what is best. In the event we should
We may fail to take advantage of God’s warnings (like Israel?). Steve Allen 212-8390
differ, suffice it to say, I trust Him. I trust Him with my life. Such trust gives me peace.
Wayne Cozart 224-2818
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Test everything – hold on to the good. (21) wayne@churchst.org I have always been deeply moved by the faith of the three young men, Shadrach, Meshach,
Wayne Cozart 224-2818
David Jent
wayne@churchst.org270-6631 and Abednego, when they boldly stand up to the king of Babylon. Their words are so
Appearances can be deceiving – we must make no assumptions ! david@david jentrealty.com powerful and still so rich in meaning today. “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the
David Jent 270-6631
Don Ledford 615-714-3213
david@davidjentrealty.com king, ‘O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. If it be
Put all things to the test – testing requires a known standard . dledford@ledfordexchange.com so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will
Don Ledford 615-714-3213 deliver us out of your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that
Lee Morrison 703-4044
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Discern good from evil – cling to what is good! lee@churchst.org we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.’” (Daniel
Lee Morrison 703-4044 3:16-18)
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Avoid every kind of evil. (22) So, even now, I believe with all my heart that my God is able to deliver my wife through this
DEACONS
Will WilsonSteve Allen
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4616 very difficult time. But, even if for some reason He does not, I will continue to place my faith
Run – like Joseph (he refuses to sin against God)! in Him. I believe His ways are best – even when I do not understand.
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
DEACONS
Resist the devil – and he will run! (Ja 4.7) Grover Collins 359-5386 So now, I will rest, with my heart filled with a peace that passes all understanding …
Kenneth
Matt Ervin Bailey 993-2159
637-1830 Kyle
Abstain from all appearance of evil. (KJV) Grover Collins
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Matt Ervin
Joel Hargrove 637-1830
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Greg
Robert Hardison
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Prayer (23-24) Robert Hopkins
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359-5986 AUGUST EVENTS:
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May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through Kelly Lane
Ray Wakefield 359-5986
359-2328 August 19 Hispanic Baby Shower for Gissell Vazquez Torres in Room 13 from 2 til
and through. (23a) Joe Liggett
Clifford Whitaker 359-4929
637-3507 3:30. She is registered at Target. It’s a girl!
Ray
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Wiles 359-2328
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Clifford
Mike WilesWhitaker 637-3507
359-4165 August 26 Baby Shower for Caitlin Tindell Messick in Rm 13 from 2 til 3:30. She is
The One who calls you is faithful – and He will do it! (24) Britt Wiles 359-7702 registered at H & S, Target, & Buy, Buy Baby. It’s a girl!
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 Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Cindy Bolton is now at home.
 Allen Haislip is now at home.

BY CALEB Continue to Remember in Prayer ...

August 5 Sandy Tate
 Wayne Cozart, Doris Collins, Phillip Higgs (neighbor of
Togetherness Shirley McCollum), Tony Hearn (father of Jamie August 7 Mike Cheatham
McKnight), Donna Grimes (and her son, Zachary) Billy Thomason
August 9 Harold Smith
When I think about Christianity, and when I think about the church, I can’t help but think about a family. We are Thomas Tindell
called to be a family, we are called to be a unit, and we are called to be a body of believers (1 Cor. 12). When we
Ongoing Prayer Needs
August 10 Keith Childers
think about the church as just a bunch of individuals who gathers together on Sundays and on Wednesdays, we  IN HOME SHUT-INS August 11 Tom Sawyer
miss the point. Bobbye Lou Adcock, Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn, Jimmy Wolaver
Wynona Clark, Betty Daniels, Austin Grogan, Billy &
Jo Ellen Haislip, Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike August 8 Fletcher & Janette Cathey
We are called to be more than just people who meet together two or three times a week. Again, we are called to
McCollum, Roslyn Sutherland, Margaret Wade 43 yrs
be a family, we are called to be a unit, and we are called to be a body of believers. We can’t get to know one August 10 Matt & Meredith Collins
 NHC LEWISBURG
another if we never see or talk to each other. We can’t expect to grow closer to one another if we never share our 22 yrs
Pat Blackmore, Ruth Grogan, Howard Haislip, Ralph
struggles and triumphs with each other. Lowrance, Elise Murphy, Margaret Tyree, James Christian Back to School Tips:
Whitsett, Alice Willis 1. Get Enough Sleep (Rest in the Lord) Psalm 37:7
The church is blessed to have such a loving and wise God. We have His words recorded throughout Scripture on
 NHC OAKWOOD A good night’s sleep will work wonders on your
what it means to be a family, on what it means to be together. God expects us to grow together, He expects us to attitude and will help with your disposition. Resting
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton, Ralph
love one another, and He expects us to help one another. Wilson in the Lord will also make you fit and ready for the
day.
When I think about the church being compared to a body (1 Cor. 12), I can’t help but notice two things. 1) Every  VILLAGE MANOR 2. Get a Healthy Breakfast (Prayer & Bible Study)
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry, Psalm 5:3 A good breakfast before school helps in
time I stub my toe, the rest of my body knows about it. The same should be true about the body of Christ. When
Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver knowledge retention, test scores and overall learn-
a member of our body is struggling or hurting we should all be there to help. 2) I can’t function normally or ing. Christians need a healthy breakfast of Bible
 OUR MILITARY
properly if I am missing a hand or a foot. Again, the same should be true about the body of Christ. When we lose study and prayer. This will help fuel you for the day.
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd
a member, when a member decides it is no longer important to gather with his or her brothers and sisters in 3. Follow the Rules (Use the Bible as Your Guide)
Lowrance
Christ, we shouldn’t feel normal, we shouldn’t feel whole, because we aren’t. Luke 11:28 School would not be productive if it
 OUR MISSION POINTS weren’t for rules. As Christians we have the best rule
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); book of all (the Bible). The do’s and don’ts in God’s
God has granted us with such an amazing gift of “togetherness,” we must use it to our advantage to grow with
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail Word are there to help us live productive lives.
others, to love others, and to depend on others. ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City 4. Develop Good Work & Study Habits ( Good Bible
Ministry; AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Study Habits) 2 Timothy 2:15 Good study habits
God is good and He loves you. Home; World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; help us sail through school without major problems.
local Hispanic Ministry Christians need to develop good study habits in
With love, God’s Word. We have to know The Word in order to
live it.
Caleb Taylor
5. Try Your Best (Do Your Best For Christ)
Colossians 3:23, 24 Teaching our children to do
UPCOMING EVENTS their best helps them to be proud of themselves.
FOR THE RECORD Christians should strive to do their best in whatever
July 29, 2018 they do. All things are done to honor God.
August 5 - 8 — Gospel Meeting
Hardin Chapel Church of Christ 6. Get Along With Your Classmates (Fellowship
AM 379* with other Christians) 1 John 1:7 Getting along
Speaker - Don Williams Hispanic 34 with others helps us to have a good atmosphere for
PM 180 learning. Christians having good relationships with
August 5 - 8 — Gospel Meeting First day back to school August 6 Bible Class 285* others & fellowshipping helps us to further the
Farmington Church of Christ All Ages Bowling August 12 Wed. Night 217 cause of Christ.
Speaker - Keith Mosher 7. Get To Know Your Teacher. (Know Christ More)
Area-Wide @ Robertson Fork August 19
All Ages Sonic Run August 22 Contribution $11,642.70 1 Chronicles 28:9 Students need to know first what
August 11 — Ladies Day is expected of them from their teacher. Getting to
Cornersville Church of Christ Fall Advance (Hickory Hills) September 14-16
* includes Hispanic group know God better will help us to better serve Him.
Speaker - Celine Sparks RUSH (Freed-Hardeman) September 28-30 Hope you have a Great school year. Let’s do our best
Registration 8:30, Lesson 9:00. in the School of Life!