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The Open Door

“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” _ Jesus Christ – John 10:9

Volume 17, No. 39 Published by Cedar Key Church of Christ

01 October 2017 Editor: David Binkley, Gospel Minister

Today’s Worship Plan

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 “...Whoever sows sparingly will also reap also sparingly and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”… Please notice the offering box in the entranceway; where we cheerfully place our offerings in the collection box. Your contributions to God help us preach the Gospel here in Cedar Key, around the world and carry out works of benevolence to the glory of Christ our Lord.

Welcome Visitors and Members! We hope that your experience today will add something meaningful to your life in Christ Jesus. If you are new to the area and would like more information about this church, let us know. If you are just visiting our island community, then we hope to see you again. Would you like to confess your faith in Jesus Christ and repent of your sins today? Come forward during the last song and we will assist you in obeying Christ as Lord – or let us know your desire some other time. We can arrange a time for your baptism into Christ. If you are a Christian and wandered away from home with the Lord, you may make your desire known and we will pray for God to forgive your sins, and fully restore you to Jesus Christ and joyful fellowship with other Christians.

Share the Good News! Free Bible studies and much more are available at our congregation’s web site Cedar Key Church of Christ. We also have the church’s weekly Bulletin on our web site.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CHURCH MEETING

Our church meets for mid-week Bible study on Wednesday, 5pm.

We meet together to study God’s Word, sign cards and have wonderful Christian fellowship while having a snack, Please plan to come and enjoy a rewarding experience. Last week we had 15 people. We always welcome visitors!

Lisa Binkley – October 15th, Rachael Harris - October 24th,

Laura Robinson – October 26th,

Patricia Curtis – October 31st! (If you have Birthday in October or next month, please let GB know and we will include you in the next newsletter)

We continue Ladies Bible study.

Next meeting is on Friday, October 6th at 10am.

We really appreciate Rachael for your devotion in preparing and conducting study. We also have a snack after study (prepared by Rachael) and delicious cheese cake brought by Shirley. Men are invited to join to taste and have fellowship with David.

We had such a super session with our beloved Sunflower ABC English and Bible School in Slavyansk, Ukraine on Friday at 08.00 our time and 15.00 their time. (3 PM) We helped them learn some Bible topics in English. This was the younger group of kids and they are amazing in the way they work hard to learn difficult English words about the Bible. They will even be learning the books of the New Testament in English! Huge thanks to Anna their teacher andAlbert Bagdasaryanthe local preacher for their cooperation today and always!

Thank you Laura Robinson - for your faithfulness in teaching our children during Sunday School. Even when you come prepared for a roomful and there are only two - you still patiently teach them about the love of God in our dear Savior Jesus Christ. Of course we thank parents who bring their children to the Lord at the earliest age.

We plan to greet children for Trick or Treat on the porch of the church house at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on October 31.

If you want to participate, please donate candies by October 30th, so our girls from Laura’s class will have time to make a small bag for each child.

* We have church Fellowship meal after worship today. Please plan to come and share the blessings. After meal we will have short Mens meeting to discuss business. While ladies

Bible question: Was there a garden in the place where they crucified Jesus? (John 19)

Give Roses Now - While They Bloom!

(Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus) “So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews.” (John 19:38-42 esp. 40 ESV)

Our lives are full of paradoxes that may often cause us to pause about boldly making the correct moral and spiritual choices. Compare the acts done for Jesus referred to as “The Roses of Bethany” (Mark 14:3-9); and “The Lilies of Arimathea” in today’s text of John 19.

The point of our lesson today is to encourage us to do a deed of loving-kindness today. Tomorrow may never come when we can honor a special loved one who means so much to us, or to a stranger who is all alone and needing encouragement. This is not a judgment of anyone since we are not qualified for that. By comparing some examples from God’s word, let us learn today to give to the Lord without thinking about how much it will cost to replace what we give to the One who died to set us free from sin and death.

(Mark 14:44-45, Mathew 27:19) A disciple of Jesus became a betrayer and turned over Jesus with a kiss – while Pilate’s wife attempted to warn her husband about Christ.

(Matthew 26:56, Mark 15:39) Disciples were running for their lives while a Roman centurion confessed to be a believer.

(John 18:10, Luke 23:34) Peter draws his sword against enemies of Christ whereas Jesus prays for his enemies.

Closed eyes can't see the red roses,
Cold hands can't hold them, you know,
Breath that is stilled cannot gather
The odors that sweet from them blow,
Death, with a peace beyond dreaming,
Its children of earth doth endow;
Life is the time we can help them,
So give them the flowers now!

Remember in Prayers, Cards and Visits

§ Bible Question: What effect should the miracles of Jesus have on us? (Mark 6:6)RrrrrRemember in Prayers, cards and

Cancer: Joel Baxley, Danielle Beckham, Sue Colson, Angela Daniel, Dwayne Drummond, Janice Rogers Dutcher, John Fradella, Jr., Karen Falak, Peggy & Robert Green, H.C. Henderson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Rose McCain, Sue Raymer, Susan Roquemore, Jennie Slaughter.

Heart, Other Health Problems & Condolences: Jan Allen, Gilbert Britton, CeCe Bullard, Jacob Carter, Bubba Castell, Edith Castell, Joyce Corley, Betty Curry, Patty Curtis, , Danny King, Kay Langston – Linda Lannuier’s mother, William Leith, Patti Morgan, Ricky Rains, Alice Richburg, Patsy Roberts, Tom Rooks, Bree Sakalarios, 2 year old; Doris Sheffield, Rose Ellen Sheppard, Jim Smith, Lynneth Slaughter, family of Glen Taylor, Fred Taylor, Romig Voyles, Bruce Whitcavitch, Sr., our local Cedar Key children;

Military: Tyler Anderson, Ian Andrek, Zack Anderson, Tim Baxley, Daniel Beans, Montana Beckham, Joseph Bishop, Nathaniel Brinkman, Matthew Brown, John Henry Collins, Quentin Collins, Chelsea Colson, Alan Crews, Jacob Crosby, Isaac Delaino, John Dusek, Thomas Felletier, Nick Gentry, Amber Haven, James Holland, Robby Ice, Adam Iovine, Crystal Jenkins, Nadya Jimenez, David Johnson, Tommy Lee, Larry McCain, Ian McNulty, Richard Moran, Shane Poole, Steven Poole, Jonathan Roque, Matthew Roque, Clay Rowland, Jared Shewey, Brock Stone, William Clenton Wasson, Jerrett Westling,

Mission Work: Magadan, Russia; Nikolaev & Slavyansk, Ukraine, Cedar Key Police, First Responders & Firefighters, Linemen working to restore power and victims of hurricane Irma; School children of Cedar Key; President Trump, others in authority, PEACE and more boldness to share our faith.

Our Record – 09/24/2017

Sunday morning worship ...... 28

Sunday morning Bible studies ...... 15

Sunday evening worship ………………………………………. 5

Wednesday 09/27/2017 …………...... 15

Friday Ladies Class.. 9/29/2017 ………………… 6

Contributions 09/24/2017 ………………… $1,626.00

Calendar of Opportunities

Sunday: Bible classes 10:00 am

Worship assemblies 11:00 am & 5:00 pm

Wednesday: Prayer and Bible study: 5:00 pm

Come and bring a friend!

Cedar Key Church of Christ

709 Third St., Cedar Key, FL 32625