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 14, No. 52 Published by Cedar Key Church of Christ
28 December 2014 Editor: David Binkley, Gospel Minister
Today’s Worship Plan
Welcome & First Prayer…. Robert Robinson
Song Leader ...... ………….... Tim Stickel
Sermon: A Solo Mission
Lord’s Supper – Presiding …………… Brent Brooks
Lord’s Supper – Assisting ………… Bill Vetovitz
Closing prayer …………………………… David Curry
Greeter ……………………………………… Laura Robinson
** 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 “...God loves a cheerful giver.”… Please notice the offering box in the entranceway; we joyfully 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 also make your desires known and we will pray for God to forgive your sins, and fully restore you to Jesus Christ and joyful fellowship with other Christians.
CKCOC Food Pantry needs donations of canned vegetables, fruit and meat needs of hungry citizens who ask church for help on days when community food bank is not distributing food. We also have need for clothing in good condition. Soon we will make have more convenient place to store food and clothing. Thanks for all donations that are being made!
We received our schedule for the upcoming year at Lowell Correctional Institute:
Beginning in the New Year Thursday January 1st from 1:30-3:30pm Binkley Ministries will be on the Main Unit Schedule for 1st & 3rd Thursdays. Chaplaincy appreciates your willingness to volunteer. Looking forward to hosting you on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month.
*We (David and Galina) will be conducting classes at this large penal institution using the fine curriculum produced by New Life Behavior that helps people willing to participate, discover new possibilities from the Scriptures. We ask for your prayers as we launch what we know will be a difficult but hopefully rewarding ministry for our Lord Jesus Christ as some learn about the love of God. We always know that God is with us in these situations.
We spoke with Bubba Castell yesterday. He is feeling so much better and was able to even laugh about the comparison of this year with last year when he had so many health problems. He is hoping and searching for a place in or close to Cedar Key so that he can participate regularly with the activities of the church. He sincerely appreciates our prayers!
January birthdays: Robert – 01/20, Grace 01/22, Vince 01/26;
Bible Question: What did Micah prophecy about the coming of Christ?
A Solo Mission
Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.’” (Hebrews 10:7 ESV)
Old Testament prophets taught that a Messiah was coming at some point in the future. Jesus is the Chosen One who was sent from heaven on a mission of the greatest consequence. The writer of Hebrews refers to the a quotation from Psalms 40:6-8
Which of the mighty angels could God send on such a mission of the greatest kindness to all people? (Michael, Gabriel, et al)
How many angels are there? Which one could God ask to die for us mere humans? On the other hand - many may have been willing to die for the Son of God!
(Hebrews 10:4) Animal sacrifices prescribed in the Law of Moses were not capable of removing sin. Even so, they were commanded and people were responsible to obey God.
(Hebrews 5:5-7; Hosea 6:6) What God has always desired from all people is the sacrifice of sincere and faithful hearts. We please God when we serve him wholeheartedly to the best of our ability!
(Hebrews 5:5) God looked ahead to a time when He would prepare a physical human body in the womb of Mary. The physical body of Jesus of Nazareth was sacrificed on the cross as the ultimate and final sacrifice for sins.
(Hebrews 10:8-9) Christ did away with the requirement for sacrifices specified in the Old Testament when He became our sacrifice. We have no need to offer animal sacrifices because Christ is our sacrifice when we obey the gospel and live for Him.
(Hebrews 10:10-12) Jesus did the Father’s will. Now we submit to the Father’s will by obeying Christ our High Priest seated at God’s right hand.
Are you trusting in the sacrifice that Christ made to remove the guilt of your sins? Here the invitation of Jesus today. Come for He loves you so. DB
Remember in Prayers, cards and Visits
Cancer: Herman Allen, Phea Bainbridge, Marian Bainbridge, Danielle Beckham, James Burkett, Melissa Locke Goin, Barbara Hynes, H.C. Henderson, Mike Hodges, Judy Horn, Susan Lee, Gloria Magnusson, Bill Martin, Kathy Odmann, Jennie Pinto, Sue Raymer, Bud Robinson.
Comfort and Recovery, Shirley Beckham, John Campbell, Charles (Bubba) Castell, Thomas Castell, Gary Crosby, Elena Kolesnikova (Galina’s Mama), Gina Martin, Anne O’Steen, Family of Robert Parks, Family of Jennie Pinto, Todd Polo, Fritz Rain, Richard Rain, Alice Richburg, Tom Rooks, Myrtle Sandlin, Todd Smith, Dale Stacy, Annie Voyles, Jannie Williams, Weston Young, 2 year old boy, and local children.
Military: Tyler Anderson, Zack Anderson, Lauren Bartholemy, Tim Baxley, Daniel Beans, Frankie Beckham, Montana Beckham, Tyler Beckham, Nina Bell, Joseph Bishop, Charlie Blumberg, Matthew Brown, John Henry Collins, Quentin Collins, Chelsea Colson, Alan Crews, Jacob Crosby, Isaac Delaino, John Dusek, Thomas Felletier, Nick Gentry, Amber Haven, J.D. Hutchinson, Robby Ice, Adam Iovine, Crystal Jenkins, Nadya Jimenez, David Johnson, Kyle Knight, Clayton Klemm, Robby McCabe, Ian McNulty, Richard Moran, Billy O’Dell, Shawn Pardee, Quentin Collins, Shane Poole, Steven Poole, Richie Rain, Kail Rivera, Johnny Rivera, Jonathan Roque, Matthew Roque, Clay Rowland, Jeffery Schubert, Jared Shewey, Deidra Slaughter, Amanda Spivey, Brock Stone, Matt Tysinger, William Clenton Wasson, Jerrett Westling. Mission Work: Magadan, Russia; Nikolaev & Slavyansk, Ukraine; Cedar Key Police, First Responders and Firefighters; President Obama, others in authority - PEACE.
Our Record – 12/21/2014
Sunday morning worship ...... 14
Sunday morning Bible studies ...... 9
Sunday evening worship ……………………………………. N/A
Wednesday 12/24/2014 ……………...... N/A
Contributions 12/21/2014 ………………… $522.00
Calendar of Opportunities
Sunday: Bible classes 10:00 am
Worship assemblies 11:00 am & 6:00 pm
Wednesday: Prayer and Bible study: 6:00 pm
Come and bring a friend!
Cedar Key Church of Christ
Third & E Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
www.cedarkeychurchofchrist.com