volume 2017, issue 9 march 5, 2017 heritage church of...

Volume 2017, Issue 9

March 5, 2017

Schedule of Services Sunday Bible Classes: 9:00am Worship Services: 10:00am & 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Classes: 7:00pm

Areas of Service:

Benevolence

Paul Wooldridge: 740.248.3843

Building & Grounds

Jason Wohnhas: 614.519.0195

Greg Murphy: 614.563.6671

Education

Bryan Hartman: 740.438.1808

Edification

Jeff Moore: 614.537.8338

Evangelism

Craig Ross: 740.571.1129

Finance

Craig Curry: 740.497.2472

Jr. Youth

Michael Forrester: 614.940.9234

Lads to Leaders

Richie Bowe: 614.581.0149

Media

Roger Cooper: 614.353.4078

Missions

Jeff Moore: 614.537.8338

Office


Sr. Youth


Worship

Michael Forrester: 614.940.9234

A Church with Diseased Feet

Second Chronicles 14-16 records the reign of King Asa of Judah (910-869 B.C.). The

Bible records he was loyal to God for a while (2 Chronicles 15:17), but late in his reign he

acted foolishly by turning to and trusting in a military alliance with Syria instead of

relying on the Lord for victory over enemies (16:1-10). Thus the sad statement about him

in 2 Chronicles 16:12, “In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his

feet, and his malady was severe; yet in his disease he did not seek the LORD, but the

physicians.” That verse reveals that Asa suffered not one but two notable failures: first in

his feet, then in his faith. When his feet failed, he leaned on human wisdom and effort to

deal with the problem. It was in his old age that Asa suffered this crippling and

debilitating foot disease (1 Kings 15:23). How sad to imagine this once energetic and

mighty monarch who walked with God now hobbling along on crutches! Sadder yet to

realize that not only were his feet ailing, but is faith also faltered as “in his disease he did

not seek the LORD, but the physicians.” That’s Old Testament parlance for saying he was

walking by sight and not by faith.

Asa provides an important lesson for the modern day church of Christ. Scripture

mandates that the church put feet on the gospel and carry it to all the world (Mark 16:15-

16). Our feet are to be shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15).

So vital are healthy feet to the work of the church and the salvation of lost souls that God

refers to those who bring the good news of salvation in Christ as having “beautiful feet”

(Romans 10:15)! In view of this truth, Christians cannot afford to be diseased in their

feet. We must do what we can to get the gospel to people around the world, beginning

with those across town or across the street, or maybe even the kitchen table! Five billion

souls are waiting for the church to get on its feet and bring the message of salvation.

Some of them are waiting on you. Therefore, let us do as Jesus taught by life and lip – let

us love the lost and pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest

(Matthew 9:38). Christians who follow in the footsteps of Him who came to seek and

save the lost will never suffer from diseased feet or a diseased faith!

Written by: Dan Gulley, Smithville church of Christ, Smithville, TN

Heritage church of Christ

Your testimonies

are my heritage

forever, for they

are the joy of my

heart.

Psalm 119:111

Address 30 Church Street

P.O. Box 309 Ashville, OH 43103

Email: [email protected] Web: www.HeritageCofC.org

Phone: (740) 983-2298

Announcements

For today: A.M. Adult Bible Study: Craig Ross (Holy Spirit)

A.M. Assembly: Roy Rogers

P.M. Assembly: Craig Ross

Wednesday Bible Study: Ellen Hartman (Optional Ladies), Paul Wooldridge (Adults)

March Birthdays:

Roger Cooper – March 2

Michael Forrester –

March 4

Angela Bowe – March 21

Seraya Lyons – March 27

Stone Forrester – March

28

March

Anniversaries: Greg & Debbie Murphy –

March 11

Upcoming Events

Ladies Class – March 9,

at the home of Linda

Wooldridge, 6:30 p.m.

Ladies Lunch Bunch –

today at the Port Side

Café after morning

services

March 11 – Chili Cook-

off; location TBD

April 1 – Brunch at the

church building

Friends and Family Day

April 30

Announcements:

Ashville Food Pantry: We are in need of collecting canned vegetables and soup. Boxes

are available for your donations in the foyer area.

Weekend packs Ministry: We are currently assisting 20 children who attend Ashville

Elementary. There is a sample of each week on the table in the foyer. The church is

supplying the food needed for 10 packs a week. We are relying on donations for the

additional 10. Food or monetary donations are appreciated. It costs approximately $5 a

week for each child. Thanks for your help!

It’s time for the ladies to be thinking about a theme for our Ladies Day, which is in

October. If you have any ideas, please see Mary Starkey.

The Ladies Lunch Bunch group will meet today at the Port Side Café’ after morning

services.

The First Annual Chili Cook-off will be held Saturday. More details will be coming!

April 1 will be a brunch at the church building.

April 30 is our Friends and Family Day here at Heritage! Please save the date

and start inviting your friends and family! More details will be coming soon.

The March & April worship schedules are ready & are available on the table with the

bulletins.

Volunteers are needed for the building lock up for the month of March. The

sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the office.

2017 Theme:

“In Christ” – Romans 8:1-5

To our Visitors: We welcome you here this morning and hope that you will make plans to come back at your earliest

convenience. Presently, our congregation has no minister, elders, or deacons. We are prayerfully working toward that goal. We do not go beyond the limitations and instructions set forth for the one and true

Church. If you have any questions as to our practice or beliefs, please do not hesitate to ask any of the men of the congregation. We will be happy to answer any and all questions you may have. We hope that your time

here with us will be pleasant and uplifting.

Prayer List

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all

understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Phil. 4:6-7

Those dealing with Cancer: Evelyn Willison, Kelcie Gremillion (8th grade student at New Hope), Allen Carse (Meredith Forrester’s dad), Chris Harrell, Jim Martin (Debbie Murphy’s father), Clarence Curry (Craig’s father), John Burke (Lisa Curry’s uncle), Carter Davis (friend of Chris Evans), Kirsten Keusel (friend of the Ross family), Zach Carpenter’s friend’s mom, Leah, Andrea Morris and Cathy (aunts of Chris Harding), Pat Helsel Continued prayers for healing and strength:

Julia Pickering, Laura & Sarah Heidell, Jackie Harding, Phil Harding, Roger Massey, Louise Fuller, Randy Wharton, DeJon Mobley, Esther Faulkner, June Swick, Janet Holbrook, Karen Dyson, Linda Junk, Clint Singer, Max Damron, Floyd Jones, Clifford Bowe, Bonnie Baggett, Jim & Martha Smith, Brianna Lyons, Jennette Wiley, Becky Middleton, Kayla Harding, Terry Cunningham, Melissa Arledge’s daughter & her family – in Japan, Gatlinburg church of Christ, Teays Valley football members – auto accident

Serving our country:

Zach Carpenter (Marines- presently stationed in Missouri)

Sean Sullivan (son of Mary’s boss)

Our Missionary:

Terry Smith

Prayer Requests:

*Chester Miller, Mary Starkey’s uncle, fell, and is in kidney failure at this time.

Please pray for peace & comfort for him and his family.

*Karen Miller, Mary’s mother, has been diagnosed with Basal Celll carcinoma and

had a spot removed from her nose last week. She has been in some pain but is

improving. Please keep Karen in your prayers.

*Mark Sandy was able to return home on Tuesday after being in the Ross Heart

Hospital for 5 months. He still has many health issues to deal with in the future, so

please continue to keep him and his family in your prayers.

*Christy Arnett has been diagnosed with tumors behind her eyes. They are

applying pressure to her eyes which is causing her to lose her vision. She will be

having surgery tomorrow. Please pray for a successful outcome.

*Dalton Jeffries, a classmate of Jacob Bowe, was diagnosed with leukemia.

*Barbara Neal, mother-in-law of Jeremy Wooldridge, has had her cancer

treatments stopped. Please keep her and her family during this difficult time.

*Kelcie Gremillion, an 8th grade student who is battling cancer, was taken back to

Children’s Hospital earlier this week. She suffered seizures and blacked out. Doctors

are not sure what caused them. Kelcie was able to return home.

Next weekend is SPRING FORWARD! Remember to set your clocks AHEAD Saturday

evening!

Upcoming Retreats & Youth Rallies:

May 1 – 3: Teen Spring Retreat Fort Hill

May 12 – 13: Men’s Retreat at Fort Hill*

June12 – 13: Women’s Retreat at Fort Hill

September 4 – 6: Teen Fall Retreat

September 30 – Girls Youth Rally at F & K, grades 4-12*

*(Information on these events is available on the bulletin board by the office.)

Serving Schedule

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Morning:

Speaker: Mark Meadows

Scripture: Jacob Bowe

Opening Prayer & Announcements:

Greg Murphy

Singing: Trey Murphy

Table: Brett Triplett

Bread: Levi Ross

Cup: Drew Murphy

Ex Serve: Craig Curry

Usher: Michael Forrester

Closing Prayer: Bob Hendrickson

Evening: Song Service

Speaker: Jason Wohnhas


Greg Murphy

Singing: Multiple

Table: Brett Triplett


Closing Prayer: Jacob Bowe

Wed., March 15, 2017:

Announcements: Michael Forrester

Invitation: Jeff Moore

Singing: Drew Murphy


Prayer: Jason Wohnhas

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Morning:

Speaker: Roy Rogers

Scripture: Levi Ross


Jeff Moore

Singing: Craig Ross

Table: Paul Wooldridge

Bread: Jacob Bowe

Cup: Keegan Murphy

Ex Serve: Michael Forrester

Usher: Craig Curry

Closing Prayer: Richie Bowe

Evening:

Speaker: Craig Ross


Jeff Moore

Singing: Levi Ross

Table: Paul Wooldridge

Usher: Craig Curry

Closing Prayer: Drew Murphy

March 8, 2017

Announcements: Jeff Moore

Invitation: Bryan Hartman

Singing: Trey Murphy

Usher: Craig Curry

Prayer: Keegan Murphy

Weekly Memory Verse:

“Therefore, having been justified by

faith, we have peace with God through

our Lord Jesus Christ,

Through whom also we have access by

faith into this grace in which we stand,

and rejoice in hope of the glory of

God.”

Romans 5:1-2

Building Clean-up for March:

Cooper Family

Communion Preparation/Clean-up

for March:

Chris Evans

Building Lock up for March:

TBD

Congregation/Men’s Meeting

Coordinator: Jeff Moore

Statistics: 2/26 Bible Class: 40 2/26 A.M. Service: 62 2/26 P.M. Service: 46 3/01 Midweek: 33

2/26 Regular Contribution: $1,744.00 2017 Weekly Budget: $1,465.00

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