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 16, No. 41 Published by Cedar Key Church of Christ
09 October 2016 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.
We have church meetings on Sunday and Wednesday at 5:00pm
If you ever have even half a chance to attend one of these meetings, you will never regret it! The purpose of these meetings is to maintain our focus on the living Bread of life – Jesus who is indeed the WORD that brings life for all eternity and abundant life while we are alive in the body.
On Wednesday, we have a bonus of some very tasty snacks prepared by loving hands. Try it, you’ll like it!
Dianne Taylor – October 12th;
Rachael Harris – October 24th;
Laura Robinson – October 26th;
Patricia Curtis – October 31st!
We wish you more God’s blessings!
(If you have Birthday in Ocotber or next monteh, please let GB know and we will include you in the next newsletter)
We continue to have Ladies Bible class/brunch with Rachael Harris leading on Tuesday, October 10th, at 10:30 am. The topic is: “Becoming Women God Made Us to Be”. Please plan to come and share fellowship and participate in interesting discussion.
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CK COC Food pantry and clothes rack is working.
We have new arrival of food and clothes last week. Thank you everybody for participating (buying food, donating money, fixing and delivering baskets to needy). Last week we delivered 4 baskets and clothes and food for 4 families. We expect people come today after worship. God is good!
We plan to greet children for Trick or Treat on the porch of the church on Saturday October 29th 2016 at 5:30pm-7:30pm.
If you want to participate, please donate candies by Wednesday, October 26th, 2016h , so our girls from Laura’s class will have time to make a small bag for each child. Last year we had 300+ children with families. Thank you, Laura for ordering items If you have time, please come to greet children and share the joy of giving! If you have questions, ask Laura R. or GB
Bible question: Are the writings in the New Testament also called Scriptures? (2 Peter 3)
The Lord Is My Shepherd
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)
Did you ever think deeper about the work of a shepherd? What exactly is the work description for a shepherd? 1. Know the sheep and teach them to know your voice. 2. Lead sheep to food. 3. Lead sheep to water. 4. Protect sheep from wild predator animals. 5. Sleep with one eye open to watch out for thieves who steel sheep.
When I voluntarily choose to become a sheep, do I turn in my rights of freedom of choice? Is living as a sheep less rewarding than living as as a human? What does Scripture teach us?
(Joshua 24:14-15) Joshua challenged the people of ancient Israel to give up worshipping false idols and serve only the true and living God. “Choose this day whom you will serve!”….”But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” Serving God is a matter of the greatest personal choice.
(2 Corinthians 3:16-18) God’s Spirit sets us free from the law of sin and death. This means that as we choose to follow the Good Shepherd, we have true freedom that is freedom indeed!
(John 10:14; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25, 5:4) Our Good Shepherd is none other that Jesus Christ who paid the ultimate sacrifice in order to obtain our freedom from sin and death so that we can follow Him and be truly FREE.
(Isaiah 53:6) At one time in each life, a choice is made to wander and “go astry” like a sheep would wander away from the shepherd. A wandering sheep could be picked up as a stray and sold in an auction. The original owner must offer a high enough price for the sheep in order to redeem it.
(Matthew 23:37) Jesus laments the status of the Jews in Jerusalem who repeatedly rejected God’s prophets and now they also reject the Son of God. Christ pictured Jews of that time as a flock of chicks who left the safety of the mother hen.
(1 John 4:13-18) One of the most beautiful aspects of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is that he leads us through those times of uncertainty when we cannot see a clear path ahead. The supreme love of God and love for our Shepherd provides us with the certainty we need to go where He leads. DB
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: Danielle Beckham, Sue Colson, Angela Daniel, Don Dillon, Sue Dillon, Janice Rogers Dutcher, Donna Bishop Eiland, John Fradella, Jr., Karen Falak, H.C. Henderson, Celia Hill, Judy Horn, Barbara Hynes, Evgeny (Zhenya) Kuznetsov, Thelma McCain, Jennie Pinto, Glenn Polk, Sue Raymer, Susan Roquemore, Jimmie Stansfield (Brenda), Todd Wilder
Heart and Other Health Problems: Brian Bible, Gilbert Britton, CeCe Bullard, Charles (Bubba) Castell, Joyce Corley, Kyoko Curtis, Nicole Gill, Tim Gilligan, Alyssa Henderson, Mackenzie Jones, Charlene Kimbell, Danny King, William Leith, Milton Lyons, Gina Martin, Patti Morgan, Phil Muldrov, Wesley Rains, Patsy Roberts, Tom Rooks, Rose Ellen Sheppard, Jim Smith, Lynneth Slaughter, 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, 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, Josh Lloyd, Robby McCabe, Ian McNulty, Richard Moran, Shane Poole, Steven Poole, Richie Rain, Jonathan Roque, Matthew Roque, Clay Rowland, Jared Shewey, Brock Stone, William Clenton Wasson, Jerrett Westling,
Mission Work: Magadan, Russia; Nikolaev, Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Donetsk Ukraine; Christians in Ukraine displaced due to the war with Russian supported separatists; Prison Ministries at Lowell & Hernando, Cedar Key Police, First Responders & Firefighters; President Obama, School children of Cedar Key; those in authority & PEACE. More boldness in our faith.
Our Record – 10/02/2016
Sunday morning worship ...... 32
Sunday morning Bible studies ...... 23
Sunday evening worship ………………………………………. n/a
Tuesday Ladies Class ……………………….. 8
Wednesday 10/05/2016 ……………...... 8
Contributions 10/02/2016 ………………… $1,745.00
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
Third & E Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
www.cedarkeychurchofchrist.com