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farleycoc@att.net / www.farleycoc.com Vol. 26 No. 2 Jan 14, 2018

Farley church of Christ

MARK’S MESSAGE

CAN I BELIEVE MY BIBLE? The Bible was written by about 40 different men over a period of about 1,600

years dating from about 1500 BC to about 90 AD. These men wrote as they were in-

spired of God (2 Tim 3:16-17, 2 Pet 1:20-21). The Bible is the most translated book in

the world. It has been translated into more than 1,700 different languages and dialects.

The Bible was the first book printed in 1454 and it continues to top the best seller list as

the #1 best seller in the world. There are now about 24,000 known manuscripts of the

Bible or parts of the Bible, which is far more than the manuscripts of any other ancient

writing. The 66 books of the Bible were written in palaces, prisons, cities and in the wil-

derness, in times of war and in times of peace. It was written in three different lan-

guages: Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. These books were written on three different conti-

nents: Europe, Asia and Africa. The prophecies of the Bible are undisputed concerning

their detail, accuracy and fulfillment. Yet with 40 different writers over 1600 years on

three different continents, there are no contradictions because they were all inspired by

God.

Throughout the centuries the Bible has been attacked by critics, perversion, and

abuse. Many have sought to ban and to destroy it. The Bible has been banned from pub-

lic schools. Satan has tried hard to destroy the Bible, or to cast doubt on the truthfulness

of it. In spite of all this the Bible has survived completely intact. The Bible is the most

amazing book ever! Within its sacred and holy pages is eternal life. The book of James

says, “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with

meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the

word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (Jam 1:21-23). Not only can I believe

my Bible I can depend on it to be my guide in life. Mark

Farley Family Special Concerns

CONTINUING PRAYER LIST Inez Burnett, Helen Dye, Ernie Lawson, Murril Martin, John & Donna Ash, Bernard & Barbara Meeks, Jimmy Lodge, Joel Booth

SICK and PRAYER LIST Judy Cloud is having some health problems & has requested our prayers, Murril Martin is currently undergoing chemo for skin cancer, John & Donna Skipworth have been sick a lot lately, Brandan & Nicole’s grandmother, Donna Smith, who recently lost her husband has walking pneumonia, Andrea Reynolds has had bronchitis this week SYMPATHY • We extend our sympathy to the Glenn family. Kevin’s step—father, Jim Smith, passed

away recently. The funeral was in Indiana. FRIENDS AND RELATIVES Shirley Largen (Bill’s sister-in-law), Pearline Montgomery, James Embler (Judy Brown's father), Joe Nave (Stefanie’s father), Tammi Glover (Joan’s sister), Brendly Adkins (Bill Largen’s niece), Patrisha Loyd (Austin & Micah Carlton’s friend), Renee Hill (Pat’s sister), Jeff Stacy (Jeff’s son), Marilyn Brown (Andrea’s mother), Lauri Whitley (Pat’s friend), McKenna Marler (Dina’s great niece), Kitty Sysco (Trenda’s friend), Jean Wildner (Jeff’s mother), Susan Broadway (Merrell’s friend)

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Farley News and Events

• BE A BIBLE STUDENT IN 2018—Start 2018 out on the right foot by committing yourself to the study and reading of the word of God. Multi-ple study helps are available on the table in the foyer. Please feel free to pick up whatever study helps you will use. We are also reading the New Testament through as a church family. Join in this time of reading & studying!

• CARE MINISTRY—Group 2 will meet tonight after worship. • 2018 ANNUAL PROGRAM—Don’t forget to get a 2018 program today!

This program includes the year’s upcoming ministries, events and goals. Let’s resolve to be involved in the Lord’s church this year!

• THANKS—to Sharon Smith for organizing the ladies lunch outing this past Friday. The group went to Galen’s Restaurant.

• NEW DIRECTORY—Pictures will be taken this Friday & Saturday. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT on the list in the foyer.

• DIRECTORY ADDITION—Terry & Judy Cloud 756 Maple Rd, New Hope, AL. 35760 (home) 256-723-7144 (cell) 256-975-4013 (email) tlc5181@nehp.net Area Congregation Activities (See posted flyers for more details)

• Great Smoky Mountain Marriage Retreat will be Feb 14-18. To regis-ter go to www.smokymountainmarriage.com. For more information, call 1.877.338.3397.

• Meridianville Church of Christ is having an Area Wide Prayer Service Jan 15th from 6-7 PM.

Birthday/Anniversaries—January

Sean Gough—6th Amanda Carlton—7th Kara Cowie—7th Graeme Taylor—14th Aegwyn Taylor—19th Jeff Stacy—26th Shirley Merrell 31st

Charles & Shirley Merrell—13th Bernard & Barbara Meeks—31st

Sunday Morning Worship Song Leader………….………Kenny Reynolds Opening Prayer…........................Steve Carlton Comments……..….………...……...Bill Largen Communion…………....…...Joel Booth, Austin Carlton..............John Skipworth, Lindell Smith Bible Reading…....................... Mickey Maples Sermon……………..….......……..…Mark Little Closing Prayer….........................…John Carlton Greeters……………..………...Wood, S Carlton Visitor Cards……..............................Don Wood Audio Visual……….....................Micah Carlton Count Contribution ……….…Nance Jr, Wood

Sunday Evening Worship Song Leader……….......................John Carlton Opening Prayer…..........................Noah Carlton Sermon……………..........................Mark Little Closing Prayer………...................Lindell Smith Audio Visual……….......................Wesley Key

Wednesday Evening Worship Jan 17th Song Leader……...............................Caleb Key Devotional……….….....................Steve Carlton Closing Prayer…..….....................Lindell Smith Audio Visual………..….…….Kenny Reynolds

Elmcroft Service Service… .……...………....….…Gough/Maples

Grandview Gardens Service……..…...………..…..…..Key/Reynolds

Those Serving in January Communion Preparation...........Stefanie Little Building Lock-up…….……..…..…Mark Little

WELCOME! We’re glad you’re here today. We hope you will find the worship to be in accordance with the word of God. For those in need of a nursery, ours is located in room 4. Please feel free to ask questions and come back and be with us anytime you have the opportunity. We have bible classes for all ages.

Regular Schedule of Services AM Bible Class……………...……………9:00 AM Worship…………..….……………..10:00 PM Worship………………..…………….5:00

first Wednesday morning of the month Pacesetters (55+) 10:00

Wednesday Evening Class……..………..7:00

Staff

(Elder) Lindell Smith……………...585-2244 (Elder) Sean Gough………………..498-0539

(Deacon) Murril Martin……...…….829-9554 (Deacon) Wesley Key……………….508-8541

(Youth) Steve Carlton……………..880-0294 (Minister) Mark Little……………..431-3780

Our Record for week of Jan 7, 2018

Sunday School……...……….………………49 Morning Worship……………..……………60 Evening Worship……………………...……41

Offering……………..……….………….$3,550 Budget…………………….……………..$2,857 Wednesday Classes..…………...………..…37

PULPIT PREVIEW AM—Can I Believe my Bible? PM—An Attitude Adjustment—Attitudes of the child of God—ASSURANCE