Prestonsburg Church of Christ
88 KY Rt. 1428. Prestonsburg, KY 41653. 606.886.6223
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Prestonsburg Informer
A weekly bulletin for God’s family
at the Prestonsburg church of Christ
August 21, 2016
10 Steps to Strengthening My Passion for God
1.) Look up and evaluate your relationship with God.
Every Christian needs to ask these five penetrating questions:
•What am I most passionate about? Many are passionate about insignificant things; others are passionate about sinful pursuits (Philippians 3:6). Scripture speaks against following sinful passions at least twenty-seven times.
•How will people remember me? People who know you best also know your passions. What would your family, coworkers, neighbors, and friends say you are most passionate about?
•Am I satisfied with my passion for God as it stands right now? On a scale of 1–10 (1=cold, 5=lukewarm, 10=hot), how would you rate it? Is it trending up, down, or about the same? One preacher asked members, “How’s your spiritual walk with the Lord?” A few said, “Good”; others, “Could be better,” or “Some days better than others.” Most said, “It’s okay.” Are we satisfied with “okay”?
•What needs to change so that God becomes my greatest passion? (Mathew 18:8–9). Think of a time when your spiritual passion was high (Revelation 2:5). What circumstances caused it? Think of a time when your spiritual passion died. What caused that? Learn from the past.
•How can I keep my spiritual temperature high when I’m surrounded by cooling influences? Many have lukewarm faith in a world of people with icicles in their souls. – Allen Webster
Prayer Requests & Updates
August 21, 2016
Christine Hall; Destiny Kesler; Tim Blankenship; Heather Goodman; Elisha Branham; Evan Frasure; Andrea Hall; Greg Spears; Shane Burchett; Anita Abshire; Glenn Cantrell; Ralph Scarberry; Theda Slone; Shirley Hall
Our members:
Tex Keathley; Glenda Adkins, Vernie Tackett, Glennis Smith, Keith Samons, Linda Samons; Earl Hughes, Mary Wells, Velvia Hall, Dwight Justice, Vivian Hamilton, Bob Tackett, Tincy Cooley, Lora Dingess, Vernon Hall, Judy Hall, Ethel Hamilton, Lynn Hill, Betty Martin, Nola Mayo, Regina Miller, Carl Robinson, Jennifer Robinson, Jackie Tackett, Candace Tackett, Raymond Daniels
Friends/Family:
Steve Justice, Todd Ratliff, Pricilla Fugate, Patricia Grubb; Jimmy Johnson; Loretta Schrake; Madeline Clark, Heather Gearheart, Justine Kidd Honaker, Mike Litafik, John Reed, Frankie Lawson, Tyler Kidd; Earl Rogers, Bailey Smith, Fern Johnson, Brittany McAllister, Genevie O’Broff, Ellen Overstreet, Oakie Sparks, Liam Moore, Almas Shepherd, Brittany Johnson, Crystal Marsilett;
Sympathy:
Families of Jimmy Smith, Debbie Ferguson Hall, & George Rogers
Riverview Nursing Home: Betty Lafferty, Gary Samons, Lana Samons, Arnold Gillespie, and JR Fannin, Ernie Cooley
CHURCH PANTRY ITEMS (see: Dean Cooley): Cereal, Crackers, Spaghetti, & Spaghetti Sauce
Mark Your Calendar.
Prestonsburg Healthcare: Aug. 21 @ 2
Men’s Business Meeting: Aug. 27 @ 9 am
Bible Bowl (Acts 5-6): Aug. 28 @ 4:30
Monday Night for the Master: Aug. 29 @ 6
If you haven’t already, please fill out a visitors’ card. We would love to have a record of your visit with us today!
Need a Bus Ride Contact: Herb Charles @ 606-886-1753
We have no name but Christ’s, no law of conversion but the Spirit’s, and no creed but Christ.