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Jesus said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:19-21). How do you get to that place? How do you get to the place where your heart is secure, not just with your stuff, but with your Savior? How do you reach the point where you no longer allow the cares and concerns of this world to rule your heart and how do you reach the place where you have settled an ongoing match between you and your possessions. Let me tell you the answer now, if you want to lay up for yourself treasures in heaven, if you want to build a right relationship between you and your possessions and your money, the answer is, it is learned. Contentment, stewardship, and how we give, all are behaviors which are learned.
Money is more about me and less about math. Money and the use of money is more about our behavior and less about our ability to add and
subtract. As a culture and a people we would much rather appear wealthy or at least distract from our lack of wealth as to appear poor or without. Instead, we need to focus on how to change our behavior. That begins with how we learn from the Lord. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:4-7). Think about your life and your moments of anxiety in life and where your head and heart have been focused. What have
you done in those moments of anxiety? Literally, we are encouraged to “Be careful in nothing” or “Do not be full of care in your life.” How often have you held on to too many anxieties and worries of your world and not held on to the hand of God to guide you where you needed to be?
In the great moments of your life, in light of all the fear and anxiety of the unknown, where do you turn? Where do you find your joy of life? In the promise that the Lord is near! As a result, the peace of God, which goes beyond understanding will guard your heart and your mind. Your heart and your mind need the learning that only prayer can bring. A peace which comes from God, guards the heart and the mind. But this peace does not come without a difference in your life. There must be a focus change in your heart and your mind (Philippians 4:8-9).
Paul learned to be content (Philippians 4:10-11). As a result, he knew that the relationship he held with his Lord was the reason anything of his life could be endured (Philippians 4:13). When your heart is focused more on your Savior and less on your stuff and the anxiety of your stuff, a greater peace is waiting for you.
T HE EDIF I ER “Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace,
and the things wherewith one may edify another” (Rom. 14:19)
Walnut Street Church of Christ Volume 51 December 13,2020 Number 48
In the great moments of your life, in light of all the fear and anxiety of the unknown, where do you turn?
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Prayer Requests • Evelyn Adkins, who is having difficulty with her diabetes
• Preston Thompson, who has returned home from the
hospital; no visitors at this time please
• Roger Michael, who has been hospitalized with
pneumonia
• Barry “Beaver” Smith, (son of B.J. and Sue Smith) who has been hospitalized following a cardiac episode; is
improving
• Anita Moore, who is awaiting test results
• Larry and Ottie Raines, (parents of Tiffany Cardona)
who have covid
• Paul and Sandra Beard, (friends of many at Walnut Street) who are very ill with covid; Paul has been
hospitalized
Family News
We extend our sympathy to Lewis Curd in the loss of his wife, Janice Curd, who passed away Friday. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Taylor Funeral Home. She was the mother of Allison Kruse and the grandmother of Collins, Grant and Garrett Kruse.
We extend our sympathy to David Pyles in the loss of his mother, Virginia Long, who passed away Wednesday in West Virginia.
We extend our sympathy to Lynette Carlucci and family in loss of her stepmother, Peggy Deen, who passed away last Saturday. A graveside service was held Wednesday at Memory Gardens on Hwy 100.
We extend our sympathy to Susan Snow and family in the loss of her aunt, Margaret Hudson, who passed away Tuesday. A graveside service was held Friday at Crestview in Gallatin.
Those of our number who are expectant mothers: Meghan Richardson (1/3); Holly Cline (1/10), Bethany Moore (3/18);
Ivy Bishop (5/6)
Note of Thanks:
To My Church Family,
It is with a humbled heart and spirit that I thank you all for the kind words and prayers, during a time I needed them most. Words can not express my
gratitude knowing so many were thinking of me. God Bless, Patrick Nicks
Thinking of You
Lewis Curd
Allison Kruse
David Pyles
Lynette Carlucci
Susan Snow
Happy Birthday
Mary England (85)
DECEMBER FOOD COMMITTEE
Chairman: Alice Poole
Co-chairman: Ann Luther
Eula Batey, Shasta Brown, Sue Buckner, Jessica Daniel, Janice DeLoach, Wendie DeLoach, Janice Davidson, Angie Donegan, Maxine Duke, Martha Gregory, Tianna Hudspeth, LuElla Lewis, Harriett
Shannon, Beverly Spicer, Wilda Weaver
We wish to congratulate Allen Corlew on the safe arrival of his wife, Grace and daughter, Angel, from the Philippines. Welcome Grace and Angel!
ELDERS
Gaylan Brown ........ 446-9909 Robby Harmon ...... 289-1936
Gary Brunett........... 887-1227 Tim Hogue ............ 319-6714
Bobby Cathey ........ 446-9216 Brian Ragan .......... 414-4529
George Caudill ....... 446-3996 Tim Spann ............ 943-7248
Joe Corlew ............. 289-1855 Bob Spencer ......... 446-3882
Ted Williams .......... 446-6441
MINISTERS Steve Baggett……Fam/Education Alan Ragan....................... Youth
Bud Lambert……...….Counseling Larry Snow………...Involvement
Dr. Bryan McAlister…………Pulpit Bob Spencer………...…...Youth
Office Contact Information 201 Center Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055
Office: .................. 615-446-2909
CareLine: ............. 615-446-1909
Counseling: ......... 615-375-8021
Counseling Cell: .. 615-975-2395
Fax: ..................... 615-446-5265
Childcare: ............ 615-441-3410
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Walnut Street Church of Christ Mission Statement
Manifesting the fruit of the spirit, proclaiming Christ to the lost and serving mankind to the glory of God.
In Memory Josh Becker - Frank & Edee Becker
Mary Bates - Mary Ruth Burke
James Scruggs - Brandy Scruggs
James Scruggs - Kerry & Judy Hinson
Jonnie & Charles Holton - Thomas & Beverly Jaynes
Sarah Elizabeth Crawford - Mark & Robbin Kinzer
Carney & Jane Nicks - Tommy & Judy Nicks
Bobby Prosser - Pat & Mandy Pewitt
Bobby Prosser - Bettye Prosser
Rick Poole - Alice Poole
Melvin & Odell Harris - Jerry & Pamela Massie
Walter & Betty Massie - Jerry & Pamela Massie
Ruby Williams - Ted & Sharon Williams
Kenneth Bullington - Bernadette Bullington
Bobbie Corlew - Bernadette Bullington
Jenny Dunlap - Greg & Rachel Donegan
Lyle & Bebe Ferrell - Greg & Rachel Donegan
JC & Odessa Erranton - Dan & Val Erranton
Donald & Charlotte Strayhorn - Dan & Val Erranton
Edward Barton & Debra Barton - John & Kimberly Fowlkes
Laura Elizabeth & Bill Speight - Alice Hernandez
Continued:
Glenn Hicks & Barbara Hicks - Will Hicks
Imogene Oakley and Rowena Jones - Deb Jones
Bessie Bradley - Robert & Laura Reid
Clayton & Juanita Estes - Bob & Sherrie Spencer
Dan & Nelda Spencer - Bob & Sherrie Spencer
Lucille Hunsaker - Peter & Susan Steidl
Anita McCandless and Stanley Sr. & Stella Kowalczyk -
Jennifer Street
Allene Rial and Tommy Thompson - Tyler & Bethany Wilkins
Roy & Marie Burkhart - Steve & Pam Baggett
Rodney & Kathryn Baggett - Steve & Pam Baggett
Matt Baggett -Steve & Pam Baggett
Prince & Anna Aydelott and Julou Dodson - Sherman & Becky Cline
Jesse & Edna Clifton, Mildred Cathey and Rosalie Cummings -
Paul & Belinda Cummings
Kirklen Harrell - Corky & Lillie Grigsby
Dan & Emma Hall, Floyd & Mary Hall, Vernon & Rebecca Wyburn -
Brian & Carol Ragan
Noah & Alicia Daniel, Kevin Tuck - Christy Tuck
Ruby Nanu Williams, Oreda Hill, and Jeff Hill - Troy & Traci Williams
Lorraine Fry, Karene Harris, Addie Donegan, Maria Daniel - Danny
& Angie Donegan
Marcee Garton Bone, Lottie Burgess, Doyle Garton - Larry & Patti
Garton
Elmer Dunn, Roy Burkhart – Larry & Patti Garton
Chester Cocke, Rachel James - Smiley & Kristen Greer
Jabo & Putty Greer , Clifford & Essie Greer - Smiley & Kristen Greer
Bob McAlister, Pearl Karraker, Burman & Lucille Eddleman - Bryan
& Mendy McAlister
Donna White - Charles & Ava White
Russell Dunahee, Virginia Dunahee, Phyllis Galloway - Kevin &
Le Ann Galloway
Regina Mitchell, Donna White - Kevin & LeAnn Galloway
Pauline Mitchell, Virginia Rhodes, Nicole Rushing - Joe & Linda
Rushing
Lola Batson - Brett & Angel Batson
Mavis Beasley - Barbara Beasley
Ezekiel Erion - Rhonda Pauly
Don Peery, Anna Jo Peery - Mary Beth Peery
Samuel Ryne Powlas - Jay & Penny Powlas
Elois Snow - Larry & Susan Snow
Wendell & Geraldine Daniel and Florence & Dick Burgess - Mike &
Brenda Burgess
Tracy Wooten - Elva Gentry
Roy & Lucille Thompson and Lawrence Thompson - Mark & Debbie
Horsley
Alberta Grigsby, Kirklen Harrell, Samuel Powlas - Corky & Lillie
Grigsby
Imogene Oakley and Peggy Roberts - Bill & Allyson Harmon
James Hill, Paul & Robbie Blaylock, Martha Hudson, Bernice Goad
- Paula Hill
Honoring Billy Gentry - Elva Gentry
Welcome ...........................................................................................
Song Leader......................................................................................
Shepherd’s Prayer ....................................................... Gary Brunett
Scripture Reading—Mark 12:38-44 .............................. Gary Brunett
Song ................................................. On Jordan’s Stormy Banks
Song ....................................... Tis Midnight and On Olive’s Brow
Lord’s Supper Meditation—Bobby Cathey
Lord’s Supper
Song .................................................................... Ancient Words
Song .................................................................... Christ Is Risen
THE MOST OF MY MEANS Bryan McAlister
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Song ....................................................................... Trust and Obey
Song ........................................................................ Abide With Me
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SUNDAY EVENING - DECEMBER 13, 2020
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SACRIFICING SUBMISSION Bryan McAlister
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