Assignments

Morning Worship* / Today / Next Week
Announcements / Kowa / Neal
Song Leader / Dennis / Wertz
Prayer / Wertz / Caples
Preside @ Table / Kent / J. Thompson
Assisting / Wedge / S. Thompson
Assisting / Caples / Dennis
Assisting / McCoy / Kent
Prayer / Long / Wedge
Evening Worship*
Announcements / Kowa / Neal
Song Leader / Dennis / Wertz
Prayer / Wertz / Caples
Communion/Prayer / Kent / J. Thompson
Midweek Bible Study *
Announcements / Kowa / Neal
Song Leader / Dennis / Various
Invitation / Caples / Maiwald
Prayer / S. Thompson / Various
*** Brothers: If you cannot serve please contact a deacon or
an elder by Saturday evening. If you are serving, please
meet in the foyer 5 minutes prior to services.
July / August / September
Prepare Communion / Riley / Wedge / Dennis
Lockup / Maiwald / White / Caples
Reminders
Please take a moment each week to look over this list, to keep abreast of activities of the congregation.
Ladies’s Breakfast / Sat 8/7 / 9:00 am / OCB
Mens’ Breakfast / Sat 8/14 / 8:00 am / OCB
Elder/Deacon/Pr’cher Mtg / Sat 8/14 / 9:30 am / Building

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Special Days
July
Happy Birthday!
Ellen Caples / 22 / Niles Wedge / 22
Will McCoy / 26 / Katie Wedge / 26
Trenda Maiwald / 31
Happy Anniversary!
Eric and Karla Anthony / 18
August
Happy Birthday!
Lexis Medina / 6 / Jackie Caples / 7
Marcia Hoffman / 8 / David Caples / 13
Rich Hoffman / 15 / Jesse Okiyi II / 15
Katherine Wertz / 19 / Mandi Neal / 22
Samuel Edwards / 27 / Lenny Skutnik / 31
Happy Anniversary!
Tim and Colleen Wertz / 9
Roger and Alwilda Merritt / 11
Wilbert and Nancy Davis / 22
Ernie and Melissa Maiwald / 26

WHY DO WE PRAY IN JESUS' NAME?

Brethren, the only way to give any answer about God or His son is to go to the scriptures and find the answer. I know many who will pray and not mention in Jesus’ name anywhere in their prayer. Does this mean God won’t answer them. Some have told me in the past no, that’s not the case God will answer your prayers whether it is done in Jesus’ name or not. When I hear that I think how sad it is for that individual because that is not what the Bible says. Notice what Jesus taught, "And in that day you WILL ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say unto you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, he will give you" (John 16: 23). Prayer in the name of Jesus, then, is of great importance. But we ask again is it a commandment? Once again let us allow the words of God answer for us. Paul through the Spirit taught: "For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus" (1Timothy 2: 5). Jesus officiates both as "advocate" and "High Priest" in the matter of people praying to the Father (I John 2:1; Hebrews 2:17-18). Jesus' mediation, advocacy, and High Priesthood are involved in praying in Jesus' name. We need to truly understand that prayer in Jesus' name means more than simply praying by Jesus' authority. To do something in another's name usually means simply by their authority (Acts 4:7, the view that "in the name of Jesus" only constitutes a formula which must be said is incorrect, Colossians 3:17). However, Jesus had taught them regarding prayer (Matthew 6: 5-15). Yet, Jesus said, “Until now you have asked nothing in my name..." (John 16: 24). A key to understanding prayer in the name of Jesus is "And in that day..."(vs. 23). Jesus had to die and resurrect (John 16:19-22). His resurrection would proclaim him "to be the Son of God with power..." (Romans 1:4). Brethren, to ask in Jesus' name means to acknowledge Jesus' authority, especially in the sense of his power or ability as the resurrected Son of God, the High Priest, advocate, and one mediator between God and man.

We need to always be aware that answered prayer is a wonderful blessing. Prayer is indeed designed for God's faithful people (I John 3:22). But also we must meet the conditions for our answered prayers. Yes, "in the name of Jesus" is one of those conditions. Through Jesus' efficacy and man's fidelity, the Christian enjoys answered prayer! Without Jesus and his power, there is no hope to be had (Ephesians 2: 12). Ernie

For Our Prayers-July 18, 2010

New:

v  Debbie Wiggins, niece of Ed and Patty, had a mastectomy due to breast cancer last week. She will begin chemotherapy next week.

v  Jerry Long, James’s father, is having serious heart and lung issues. His lungs are not processing oxygen so he has to be on bottled oxygen 100% of the time. His doctors are running tests to determine the extent of his problems.

Update:

v  The tests for Tammy Elliott’s sister, Sarah Schilling, were reviewed by her doctors and no problems were found, thanks to prayers on her behalf.

Continued Prayers:

v  OT Martin (Ernie’s dad Alzheimer’s)

v  Lenny Skutnik (Crohn’s disease)

v  Jan Dunlap, Linda Skutnik’s sister (stroke)

v  Adrienne Sweet, friend of Porters (breast cancer)

v  Isabell Simmons (leukemia) friend of Brittons

v  Sarah Howell, Katherine Wertz’ sister Breast and back cancer)

v  Jennie Cribb (Alwilda Merritt’s sister)

v  Wayne Cribb (cancer/appendix)

v  Our young adults in college/home and away

Mandy Neal Kaitlyn Ramo Paul White

Michael Riley Eric Wertz Trenda Maiwald

Catie Wordham Chris Hoffman Philip Anthony

v  Those who are protecting our country, serving in

harm’s way and the leaders of our nation and those

other nations, that a lasting peace and accord may be

achieved throughout the world.

Special Request:

Remember those who are in need of prayer but do not

wish to share their difficulties in a public way.

Continued prayers for our members:

Marjorie Kowa Bobbie Girard Will Davis

Alwilda Merritt Colleen Wertz Sue Bilbrey

Deb Neal Christine Liddell Steven Dalton

Peggy Shields Betty Perez Ametha Carr

Katherine Wertz James Roberson Angie Edwards

Joe Bilbrey