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BUFORDJANUARY 19, 2020

Please submit prayer requests and updates to the church office to be included in the bulletin.The heart icon to the left of the first column indicates which Care Group they belong to.

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prayerR E Q U E S T SCURRENT/UPDATED:

Sympathy is extended to Yeargin Sherwood and the family in the passing of his mother, Bea Sherwood, on Sunday 1/12. Funeral was held yesterday in Blue Ridge, GA.

Sympathy is extended to Kay Baker and the family in the passing of her daughter-in-law’s father, Jim Lambert, on Tuesday 1/14, after a 25 year battle with cancer.

Sympathy is extended to Jo Byrum, Karen Brandon, and the family in the passing of Jo’s 25 yr old grand-nephew, Sam, in a car accident on 1/10. Beverly Clark is Jo’s sister.

Emily Burks was admitted to CHOA on Tuesday and is undergoing extensive GI testing.

Renee West requests prayers for her family.

Maugerite Jones, Teresa Lussi’s mother, has been placed in hospice care.

Richard Smith (former member) has been diagnosed with HPV cancer, on the tongue and throat. He will undergo additional testing this week.

Linda Green, friend of Bonnie Blanchard, is experiencing constant back pain following surgery.

Paula Miller, Jennifer McCoy’s daughter is recovering from surgery in the Netherlands.

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CONTINUE TO REMEMBER:

MEMBERS

FAMILY & FRIENDS

w Chantz Adams w Penny Hogan w Nancy Martin

w Cless Overly w Ed Quinn w Lisa Robbins

Cancer Treatments

w Taylor Brandon - Marines w Henry Dawson w Peyton Duncan - Navy w Jack Harrell w Tamera Holzer w Skip Jackson w Matt Lane w Sherry McCanless

w Calvin McCoy w Julia Miller - Army ww JJolene Nutt w Colin Parker w Virginia Paul w Bea Sigmon w Jerry Trenary

Miscellaneous

w Megan Jenkins - May (Boy) w Deanna Libengood - July w Catelyn Durham - July (Boy) w Sara Rye - August

Expectant Mothers

w Hunter French - grandson of Mike & Sharon Rogers w Gary Lewis - Steven Lewis’ uncle w Betty Phillis - Tamera Holzer’s mother w Greg Tapp’s father w Sandy Vaughn - Cookie Smith/Grace Lavender’s sister w Ruby Williams - Lori Reaves’ mother

Miscellaneous

w Danny Acree -Jamie Lopez’s step-father w Terry Kay Birrer - John Birrer’s sister-in-law w Brenda Cagle - Carrie Barrere’s aunt w Dick Farrell - George Reese’s mother’s husband w Eugene Green -Janie Green’s husband w Janice Hurd – Sara Rye’s mother w Chris Moore - Lori Nease’s brother w Larry Wise - Larry Wise’s father

Cancer Treatments

today LADIES LADIES RETREAT MEETING Today following AM Worship, Training Room. Please attend this brief meeting if you can help with planning our March retreat. Questions: Caitlin Burnette/Deanna Libengood/Sara Rye

today ALL MEMBERS pm worship: singing night

today FAITH SEEKERS (5TH/6TH)DevotionalToday following PM worship, hosted by Nick/Lori Parker. Basement classroom #405.

1/25 ALL MEMBERS winter door knockingSaturday 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet in Upper Room. Lunch provided. Questions: Ben Hogan, Brad Bradshaw, J Hall

1/26 OWLS2020 planning potluckSunday, following AM worship, Fellowship Hall. Bring a potluck dish and your ideas for events. Questions: Harry Garner

2/2 PEW PACKERSSunday 5:40-5:50pm, Training Room. For cradle roll-4th grade. Questions: Chase Burnette

2/6 MEN’S MINISTRY BAND OF BROTHERSThursday Bible Study 7:00pm, Fellowship Hall. Studying The Best Husband Ever. Ch. 12 led by Stan Burnette. Questions: Wayne Johnson

2/8 MEN’S MINISTRY monthly BREAKFAST Saturday 8:00am, Golden Corral, Buford. Bring money for buffet. Bring your sons, grandsons, and friends. Questions: Duke Allen

2/16 ALL MEMBERS Prayer serviceSunday PM Worship.

2/23 ELDERS/DEACONS/MINISTERSMEETINGSunday, 4:30pm, Fellowship Hall.

2/8 YOUNG FAMILIESvalentine’s brunchSaturday, 9:00-11:00am, Fellowship Hall. Questions: Michael Jenkins

3/14-3/15 LADIES LADIES RETREAtFriday-Saturday. The Ridges Resort, Young Harris, GA. Theme is Precious Moments with guest speaker, Becky Blackmon. Save the date and start finding your roommates! Registration is now open through 2/5 at bufordcoc.com. Details available at the Involvement Center and online. Questions: Caitlin Burnette/Deanna Libengood/Sara Rye

WEEKLY EVENTSMONDAY NIGHT FOR THE MASTERw5:30pmwFellowship Hall TUESDAY AM LADIES BIBLE CLASSw10:00amwFellowship HallWEDNESDAY AM ADULT BIBLE CLASSw10:30amwAnnex 2 Auditorium 3

& E V E N T SACTIVITIES

Visit the Involvement Center for details and sign-up lists.

Why do we fail to focus on what really matters? One reason may be because our vision is impaired by a blindfold. I’m not talking about a literal blindfold; I’m talking about a metaphorical blindfold. A blindfold is simply something that deprives a person of sight by covering his or her eyes. Spiritually speaking, we can be wearing a blindfold without even realizing it because a spiritual blindfold can be any mindset, attitude, trait, experience, or ideology that inhibits our ability to see spiritual realities. In this series, we will seek to identify and remove our spiritual blindfolds so that we can more clearly see the will of God. Make plans to be here Sundays at 10:00am, and let’s take off our blindfolds together.

new sermon series begins today

ServiceR O S T E Rworship

other servants

wednesday pm

SUNDAY AMService DirectorSong LeaderOpening PrayerCommunionServe 1/2Serve 3/4(A)Serve 5(A)/6Serve 7/8Scripture Closing PrayerBackup Personnel

SUNDAY PMService DirectorSong LeaderOpening PrayerCommunionClosing Prayer

SUNDAY AM/PMAnnouncementsSong ProjectionSoundboardVideo Recording

Head Usher (AM/PM)Ushers/ServersA/BC/DServers (AM)E/FG/HI/JHead Greeter (AM)Greeters (AM)

Welcome Center(AM)Nurse on CallHead Security/Bldg LockupSecurity/Parking Assistant

1/19Alan CobbAndrew NewmanJohn BirrerKen GibsonJamie Lopez/Eric DuncanGrant Duncan/David EvansTom Martin/Tom MaugeriKayne Gibson/Triston GibsonGreg GrahamChase BurnetteMike Embry/Billy Williams

1/19Alan CobbJeremy BeauchampAndrew NewmanUshersAaron Reynolds

1/26Alan CobbBen CollinsFrank BollingGene CloerJ Hall/Russ HavardJames Homewood/Scott A. TaylorBen Hogan/Paul PopeAnthony Hill/Aiden HeilmanStan QuinnNick ParkerChad Allen/Jeremy Beauchamp

1/26Alan CobbWayne ReavesJason M. SmithUshersGreg Tapp

1/19Allen ReadNick ParkerPaul PopeDawson Wise

Jeff Wooten

Chris Whitesides/Nick ParkerMatthew Waller/Dawson Wise

Jeremy Beauchamp/Scott TaylorMark Wishard/Andy PuckettAiden Heilman/Jack ThompsonLarry KlinectJohn Adams/Rose CampbellTamera Holzer/Lynne RobertsWilfred CampbellDonna Tidwell/Emily GiffordLaura ReginbaldGeorge ReeseBen Burnette/Chase Burnette

1/26Allen ReadChad AllenJonah HunsingerAiden Heilman

Jeff Wooten

Mike Embry/Daryl LussiDavid Evans/Triston Gibson

Tom Sterritt/Curt DavisBruce Winslett/Angelo NatoliGreg Hunsinger/Earl ManningStan BurnetteAshlee Beauchamp/Ernest DavisSue Havard/Kim SittonJenny DavisGloria Williams/Debra JacksonJoan ScalesJack ThompsonNick Parker/Chris Ford

Service Director & Hall MonitorAnnouncementsSong LeaderPrayerWelcome CenterHead Security/Bldg LockupSecurity/Parking Attendant

1/22Alan CobbAllen ReadJared DavisJim TateTheresa HeilmanGeorge ReeseBen BurnetteChase Burnette

1/29Alan CobbAllen ReadHal HoganJames HowardCarrie BarrereJack ThompsonNick ParkerChris Ford

JANUARYMEN

Philip AllenWOMEN

Ashlee BeauchampGARMENT CARE

Beverly Adams

baptismal assistance

ELDERCHAIRMAN

JANUARYLYLE OWENS

lyleowens@bufordcoc.com229-560-8914

Elder Groupelders@bufordcoc.com

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Nursery attendants

1/19MORNING (0-18 mo)

Pam Sherman/Sherry BollingMORNING (18-36 mo)

Paula Powers/Jenny RamseyEVENING

Audrey Gibson/Deanna Libengood

1/26MORNING (0-18 mo)

Beverly Stroud/Sherri TaylorMORNING (18-36 mo)

Beth Allen/Kellie HunsingerEVENING

Robin Puckett/Tamera Holzer

WEEK OF 1/12/19ATTENDANCE

Sunday Bible Class - 377

AM Worship - 545PM Worship -

Wednesday PM - 329GIVING

Contribution -$23,112Budget - $27,725

E-Giving OptionSend to giving@bufordcoc.com

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MINISTER’SA R T I C L E

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MINISTER OF EVANGELISM: BEN HOGANBENHOGAN@BUFORDCOC.COM

At this stage in the evangelism process, we have already: introduced ourselves, built a rapport, engaged them, expressed our faith to them, and served them. The majority of these first five steps are intended to separate us from the ordinary encounters our neighbors make daily. However, if we are not careful, we can get all the way through step five and know very little about OUR NEIGHBOR’S thoughts, beliefs, or faith. The overarching goal of evangelism is to meet the lost where they are and help bring them to where they need to be. A problem can arise, however, when we do not take the time to know where they are in the first place. When we do not take the time to seek out what it is they believe, a tremendous disadvantage and obstacle begins to form. Many times, when we do not have an understanding of our neighbor’s spiritual background… we can waste time addressing things they already have a grasp on or even agree with us on. Step six in the evangelism process eliminates this problem. Once an authentic rapport, friendship, and relationship has been formed through the previous steps, it is only natural to begin to have an ongoing DISCUSSION about what THEY believe. Unless we have a comprehension of where they are coming from, we are incapable of bringing them to where they need to be. Surely after accomplishing the first five steps, the door has been opened for us to begin to discover their faith. It may seem daunting, but this is merely the next step in the process towards bringing them to where they need to be, in Christ. Our efficiency in the five previous steps can be gauged or evaluated by how open our neighbor is during the discussion stage. If our neighbor is closed off and not willing to go into detail about what they believe, it may be the case that we have not built the rapport or relationship that we thought we had. When this happens, we must rededicate ourselves to the previous five steps. There are some things we need to understand before we start discussing with our neighbors about their faith. The first being, before even going to step six, we must already have built the sturdy foundation of rapport, engagement, expression, and service. If we do not, we will probably have an awkward encounter we did not want to have. It will not be awkward if we truly dedicate ourselves to the first five steps; it will merely become the next NATURAL milestone. So many of us have experienced uncomfortable conversations with the lost because we never took the time to lay this foundation. For someone to open up about his or her spirituality, it requires us to have EARNED that right! The second concept we must be cognizant of before a spiritual discussion with our neighbor is… if we are successfully learning about their belief system, we need to be honored that they feel comfortable around us enough to share such feelings. With this knowledge, we need to be respectful of where they are coming from. Even if you hear things vastly in opposition to God’s Word, this is NOT the time to correct them! LISTENING is the greatest tool in accomplishing this step! This trust that has been built between you and your neighbor is something to take seriously, and unless you handle this correctly… you can lose the

hope of ever bringing them to where they need to be. This is not the point to speak against their beliefs. This is not the point to tell them they are wrong. This is not even the point that you tell them the truth. This is when it is best to LISTEN! Showing them how much you care about where they are coming from will only help you later when you are showing them the truth. During this step, only address your beliefs if asked. The third and final concept to be mindful of before starting a spiritual discussion with your neighbor is… this has all been leading towards something. We must be aware of the end goal of bringing them to Christ. It is one thing to “listen” to their thoughts and beliefs… it is a whole other thing to actually remember what they say and use it in your preparation. To be applicable and relatable in the steps to come, we must have an assuredness of exactly where they are coming from. Once we realize that every single step in this evangelism process has been leading to something (Bible Study), it will help keep our spirits up and allow us to press on! More than that, it will enable us to happily invest our time, energy, and passion into our neighbor’s path towards Christ. Proverbs 18:2 says, “A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart.” We can completely slam the door shut by interposing, interrupting, or correcting our neighbor while they are taking the all-important step of expressing spirituality to us. Doing these things will make our neighbor think, “Well, why did they ask what I believe if they really didn’t want to know?” This can bring the evangelism process to a screeching halt… all because we were too FOOLISH to seek the understanding of where they were coming from. Instead, we expressed our own heart to the detriment of understanding our neighbor’s. Honestly, it all comes down to treating others the way we want to be treated. None of us like to be interrupted. None of us like to be corrected by someone when we are simply expressing our thoughts and feelings. Especially when you put yourself into the shoes of someone who does not have the knowledge of God’s Word you do. When it comes to whatever they decide to express to you about their faith, it is most likely that they have NO IDEA what is actually right and what God’s Word actually says. They are probably just expressing the thoughts and beliefs they have had their entire lives that were given to them by their parents and family. For us to quash their whole family’s belief system before ever giving them a chance to be heard is just like what the writer of Proverbs 18:2 said… FOOLISH. The step of discussion really sets us on the path of bringing them to where they need to be. The only problem is, will we actually allow them to discuss where it is they are?

Step Six: Let’s Have a DISCUSSION…

BUFORDY O U T H M I N I S T R Y

7-12th grade

1/19 devotionals - Sunday following PM worship7/8th - Hosts: Stan/Connie Burnette & Eric/Angie Duncan. Upper Room. Pickup 9:00pmHigh School - Hosts: David/Dana Evans & Billy/Melanie Blake. Fellowship Hall. Guys-drinks, girls-desserts. Pickup 9:30pm

1/22 wednesday bible class - 7:00-8:00pm. Upper Room. SEAL teams will breakout.

1/25 winter door knocking - Saturday 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet in Upper Room. Lunch provided. Questions: Ben Hogan, Brad Bradshaw, J Hall

1/27 MNO - 6:00-8:00pm. Hosted by Jack/Tracy Thompson. Dinner provided.

1/29 wednesday bible class - 7:00-8:00pm. Upper Room. SEAL teams will breakout.

2/28-3/1 cyc (challenge youth conference) - Friday-Sunday. Pigeon Forge, TN. Cost: $65 + 3 travel meals. Check-in begins at 2:30pm on Friday in Upper Room. Vans depart as they fill up. Last departure at 3:30pm. Register by Wed 1/29.

we.are.listeningwe.are.lovingwe.are.learningwe.are.leading

buford.youth.groupYOUTH MINISTER: J.HALL

CELL: 205-514-0318JHALL@BUFORDCOC.COM

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today 1/19BIBLE BOWL 12:30-2:30pmSONGS OF PRAISE 3:30-4:30pmGIFTS 4:30-5:30pmSONG LEADING 5:00-5:45pm

SUNDAY 1/26 SONGS OF PRAISE 4:30-5:30pmGUYS LEAD Chestnut Mountain, PM Worship

Sunday 2/2BIBLE BOWL 12:30-2:30pmTEACHER TRAINING 4:30pmJUNIOR LEADERS 4:30-5:50pmSONG LEADING 5:00-5:45pm

Sunday 2/9SONGS OF PRAISE 3:30-4:30pmGIFTS 4:30-5:30pm

Sunday 2/16BIBLE BOWL 12:30-2:30pmBIBLE BOWL Test 4:45-5:45pmSONG LEADING 5:00-5:45pm

wednesday 2/19BIBLE BOWL Makeup Test 7:00-8:00pm

SUNDAY 2/23GUYS LEAD Toccoa, AM WorshipSONGS OF PRAISE 4:30-5:30pm

Buford Leadership Training is for youth and teens, K-12th grade, who desire to learn how to use their God given talents, see growth in their abilities, and actively serve the church and others. For questions or to get involved see Chase Burnette or Billy Blake. For more info about the program and to register, visit our website: bufordcoc.com/ministries/buford-leadership-training/UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Register by 1/29!

Highlights

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Many of our ministries have the need for volunteers to serve. These areas include serving in or during worship, nursery, greeters, ambassadors, Bible class teachers/assistants, and more.

Beginning in February, we will only use the latest Member Profile data to fill these roles and a new communication method will be shared in the coming weeks. Please take the time to update each family member’s involvement preferences in the Willing To Serve area.

Some new ares of service have been added:

Service Director: This position is a 2 week rotation for each service and ensures that our worship and Bible study assemblies are conducted in a decent and orderly manner. They cover positions that are from the front of the auditorium. Q: Chris Counts

Ambassador: Men and women to welcome/assist visitors Sunday AM. Q:Greg Hunsinger

Parking Attendant: Men and women to help those needing assistance at the main entrance or by golf cart, Sun and Wed options. Q: Mike Embry

Head Security & Building Lock-up: Men-Sun and Wed options. Q: Mike Embry

Prayer Warrior Ministry: See below for full details.

How to access your Member Profile in the church database:1. At the bottom of the Online Member Directory, click on the “Manage My Family Info” link and enter your family’s email and password.2. Go go https://servantkeeper.com/member-portal/bufordcoc/login and enter your family’s email and password.3. Follow directions on the link provided in the Website’s Member section - Member Profile.

involvement 2020

Winter 2020 Short CourseWinter 2020 Short CourseBetween the TestamentsBetween the TestamentsInstructor: Jody AppleInstructor: Jody Apple

2/20 - 2/222/20 - 2/22Thursday 6:30-9:30pmThursday 6:30-9:30pmFriday 6:30pm-9:30pmFriday 6:30pm-9:30pmSaturday 9:00am-4:00pmSaturday 9:00am-4:00pmFellowship HallFellowship Hall

All classes are also available online via live All classes are also available online via live streaming.streaming.

gsop winter course

The food truck will be here Monday 2/3. Pick up a list of items needed at the Involvement Center. The Thrift Store is closed, so we do not need those items. Please drop off items at the tables at Fellowship Hall entrance by Sunday 2/2. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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From Warren McGillThank you for the thoughts, cards and prayers following the passing of my sister. It is nice to have a Christian family to lean on at a time like this.

thank you note

Do you have a biblical or theological question that you’ve never had answered? Is there a doctrinal matter that you wish to hear explained with Scripture? Are you facing a spiritual or moral dilemma on which you would like to receive specific, biblical guidance? If any of those scenarios resonate with you then you won’t want to miss 5th Sundays at Buford Church of Christ in 2020!

During the evening service of three of our 5th Sundays this year (3/29, 5/31, 11/29), we will conduct a Q & A Panel following a brief devotional. These Q & A panels will allow the elders and/or ministers to answer presubmitted questions from the congregation. This is a unique opportunity for members of our congregation to have Bible related questions addressed by our leadership.

At this time, we invite the congregation to submit their biblical, theological, doctrinal, spiritual, and/or moral questions to be considered for inclusion in our upcoming Q & A panels. There are two ways you can submit such questions:

1) Write or type the question on a piece of paper and place the paper in the wooden Q & A lockbox located at the Welcome Center. Please include the phrase Q & A Panel somewhere on your paper. Questions may be submitted anonymously using this method.

2) Complete the Study Request submission form on the Resource page of our website, which is located at bufordcoc.com/resources/. The Study Request form is the last form on the Resource page. Be sure to select submit a study question from the dropdown menu before pressing submit. Questions cannot be submitted anonymously on the website.

Question submission deadlines: Sunday 3/29 - Submit by Sunday 3/1Sunday 5/31 - Submit by Sunday 5/3Sunday 11/29 - Submit by Sunday 11/1

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WEDNESDAYBible StudyHispanic Bible Study

9:00 AM10:00 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM6:00 PM

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contact us . . .1135 Chatham RoadBuford, GA 30518770-945-8620

WEBSITE: www.bufordcoc.comEMAIL: bufordoffice@bufordcoc.com

MINISTERS: Kyle Rye: kylerye@bufordcoc.comJ Hall: jhall@bufordcoc.comBen Hogan: benhogan@bufordcoc.comMinku Chang: minkuchang@bufordcoc.com

Buford Iglesia de Cristo CongregationJuan Garcia, Minister: 678-714-0472jngarcia1961@yahoo.com

guest speaker,Becky Blackmon

the ridges resortYoung harris, GAmarmar

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