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
May 28, 2017
The Lord’s Supper is:
1. A memorial: Jesus said, “This do in remembrance of Me.” It honors Him as the Son of the Living God. It is the only thing He ever asked of anyone to be done in His memory. How often do you observe it, dear friend?
2. It calls for inward examination: “Let a man examine himself and so let him eat.” The examination determines whether or not the participant truly discerns the Lord’s body. When you eat the supper, do you realize that the bread is (by faith) His body, given for your sins? Do you discern that the fruit of the vine is (by faith) His blood shed for the remission of your sins?
3. It is an outward proclamation: “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye proclaim the Lord’s death till he come.”
4. It is obedience to Jesus: “... do this in remembrance of Me...” “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46). Jesus said, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). How often do you love the Lord in obeying this command?
5. It is fellowship: “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a communion of the body of Christ??
6. It is a continual privilege: On the birthday of the church, those who were added to the church “continued steadfastly in breaking of bread and prayers” (Acts 2:42). How regularly do you break this sacred bread with Christians?
7. It anticipates His return: “Till He comes ...” How many who claim to be members of His spiritual body will have neglected this sacred privilege — even at the time He returns? Will you be ready?
The Lord’s Supper is prepared and spread each Lord’s Day here at this congregation. All who are members of the family of God are invited to participate. Of those who read this, how many will decline the invitation?
Prayer Requests & Updates
May 28, 2017
Martina Slone; Shirley Lynch; Terry Billiter; Misty Sanders; Larry Monday; Tom Boyd; Douglas Hunter; J.B. Miller; Johnny Owens; Doug Goble; Ivetta Hester; Vivian Rogers; Misty Sanders; Carolyn Slone; Ronnie Webb; Betty Branham; Jim Nichols; Helda Smith; Lora Wrisby; Liam Hodge;
Our members:
Marcy Hays, Roberta Burchett, Mary Wells, Loraine Porter, Arnold Campbell, Herb Charles, Roberta Sturgill, Alva Ousley, Valerie Hall, Dean & Garnett Laferty, Linda Lyon, John Webb, Jim Slone; Tex Keathley; Vernie Tackett, Keith Samons, Linda Samons; Earl Hughes, Velvia Hall, Dwight Justice, Bob Tackett, Tincy Cooley, Lora Dingess, Vernon Hall, Judy Hall, Ethel Hamilton, Lynn Hill, Nola Mayo, Regina Miller, Carl Robinson, Jennifer Robinson, Jackie Tackett, Candace Tackett, Raymond Daniels, Bethel Click, Bobby Thacker
Friends/Family:
Joe Cole; Sandy Scrimmager; Dennis Boggs; Matthew Hays; Gene Ramey; Andrew & Tiffany Martindale; Priscilla Fugate; Norman Goble; Michelle Gardner; Luke Martindale; Mable Varney, Marsha Patterson, Muriel Perkins, Madeline Clark, Justine Kidd Honaker, Oakie Sparks, Liam Moore, Almas Shepherd, Elisha Branham
Sympathy:
Families of Mary Wells, Iona Jude; Manuel Dominguez, Johnny Cobb, and Jack Slone
Riverview Nursing Home: Betty Lafferty, Gary Samons, Lana Samons, and JR Fannin, Ernie Cooley
CHURCH PANTRY ITEMS (see: Dean Cooley) Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Chicken Noodle
Mark Your Calendar.
Bible Bowl: May 28 @ 4:30 pm
WINGS: June 19 @ 6 pm
VBS: July 10-14 @ 6:30-8 pm nightly
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.