WEDNESDAY INVITATION
December 2, 2015
Jerry Whitmire
FRIEND &
FAMILY
FOOD
BOXES
If you know someone in need of a food box, or if you would like to purchase items for the boxes, please let Jerrie Weathers know ~ the boxes will be ready for delivery by Sunday, December 20th.
_ _WE CARE ADDRESSES
You can send a card, say a prayer or make a phone call to let our members know we care.
Charles and Cheryl Killian
130 Rowan Rd.
Ellenwood, GA 30294
That there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
I Corinthians 12:25-26
Holiday Party
Saturday,
December 5th
at 2:30
We will enjoy holiday goodies,
and have lots of fun!
Please bring a wrapped gift that is suitable for a man or woman, one that can be enjoyed by either ~ no bags please ~ $10 limit ~ children should bring gifts suitable for a boy or girl.
Please sign-up today!
Snak & Yak
Tonight after the evening service ~ bring your sandwich ~ chips and drinks will be provided.
Monday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. in the annex.
Prayer
Requests
Dennis Brown is experiencing back pain.
Bobbie Childs has been moved to Emory Midtown and seems to be improving.
Connie Moon’s friend, David Johnson, passed away ~ please remember his mother, Chloe, in your prayers.
Chris White is not doing well ~ she is unable to walk to get around ~ pray for her health and strength.
Barbara Whitmire had a stint put in her heart ~ she is recuperating at home and is doing fine.
Continue to remember: Ginger Born, Mary Frances and Wyman Clark
MISSIONARIES: Robert Martin (Pacific Islands)
SHUT-INS: Gwinnell Goss; Sonny Vaughn
Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. James 5:16
ATTENDANCE/CONTRIBUTIONS
November 22, 2015
71 a.m./27 p.m.
$2,145.00.
Eleven gift baskets
were delivered, before
Thanksgiving, to some
of our beloved members
at Fairview. These
baskets were made
possible with the help of
Barbara Cooper,
Charles and Cheryl Killian,
David Samples,
Jerrie and Titus Weathers.
Every time we pray to God our Father, we thank him for all that you have done because of your faith. And we thank him for the work you have done because of your love. And we thank him that you continue to be strong because of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
I Thessalonians 1:2-3
Fairview Church of Christ
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13
November 29, 2015
Minister:
Jerry Whitmire
678-432-4953 Home
678-492-0383 Cell
Church Info:
1048 Swan Lake Rd.
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone: 770-474-7107
Fax: 770-506-0136
Email:
Services:
Sunday
Bible Study . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Worship . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Worship ...... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Bible Study . . . . 7:00 p.m.
Worship Assignments
December 6, 2015
Announcements/Opening Prayer: Courtney Atchison
Lead Singing: Darrell Cooper
Lord’s Supper:
Ben Born, Carlton Smith,
David Samples, Allen Dailey
Reading: Allen Dailey
Prayer: Bill Queen
Christian Character
Christian character is developed by allowing the Holy Spirit to work in our lives through the study of God's Word. We study the Bible to learn about the kind of character God desires in His people. Self-discipline is a key ingredient to being obedient to God, defeating sin in our lives, and putting on Christ-like qualities.
"No one can win a race with intermittent effort. Christ-likeness cannot be reached with that kind of effort either ~ it is an ongoing pursuit. So Paul says, "Let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained" (Phil. 3:16). The Greek verb translated "keep living" refers to walking in line. Just as a runner must stay in his lane and keep up the same effort until he reaches the finish, you must stay in line spiritually and keep moving forward toward
the goal of Christ-likeness."
~ John MacArthur
The Sins of Benedict Arnold
Kevin Cauley
We’ve all heard of the famous traitor Benedict Arnold, heralded in
our American history classes as one of the most infamous traitors to the
United States during the revolutionary war. But did you know that Arnold
was first a General in the Continental Army and a war hero? That’s right,
he was credited with the victory against the British at the battle of Saratoga
and was even wounded in the leg in battle. Yet, that’s not how history remembers the name Benedict Arnold.
After this battle, Arnold had to retire from active combat and settled down into a desk job. He married a British sympathizer, though he didn’t consider it a big deal at the time. He was bitter that the Congress hadn’t recognized his accomplishments and given him a promotion. He also wasn’t a very popular person with civilians, and was accused of using his public office to advance his personal fortune. For this accusation, he was court marshaled and found guilty. It was a minor offense and the only thing the board demanded was a letter of reprimand. Washington didn’t even mail it to him, just stuck it in a file; but, with all of the other bitterness that Arnold had felt, that was the last straw. His wife was a British sympathizer and she put him in contact with some of the enemy. Arnold could have disclosed some very critical information, and was going to do that, when the courier taking his messages was intercepted. Washington found out about it and sought to have Arnold arrested, but he fled to British lines. He became a General for the British Army and lived in England for the rest of his days, to the delight of his wife, who desired that more than anything.
One lesson we learn from Arnold’s life is that little things build up into big things. Arnold didn’t get up one morning and say, I think I’ll be a traitor today. Gradually, over time, the circumstances of his life wore on him until he felt compelled to act in the way he did. The same can be true for our life. Multiple small annoyances can build up to the point that we lash out at our family and friends. We need to battle such annoyances with contentment and thanks-giving. When we learn to be thankful for everything around us, then we won’t be annoyed at something that doesn’t go our way. When we become content with our circumstances, then annoyances won’t have any meaning as they will be accepted as part of our life. Arnold didn’t understand the value of thanksgiving and contentment. Paul wrote,” for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (Philippians 4:11).
Another lesson that we learn is that our lives are open books for others to read and we need to be keenly aware of that. Arnold’s use of public funds for personal profit was something that should never have happened. A Christian has a great responsibility to let his light shine to all who are around (Matthew 5:16). This means that our lives are open for inspection at any point and at any time. We must learn to provide things honest in the sight of all men (Romans 12:17 KJV).
Finally, we learn that Arnold didn’t choose his company very wisely when he married a British sympathizer. The people that we associate with, and especially the person that we eventually marry, will have more influence upon our lives than we expect. Paul warned of the potential danger of our friends in I Corinthians 15:33 when he said, Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals (ASV). Arnold didn’t choose his companions wisely and in the end, it cost him dearly.