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Veritas Christo Et Ecclesiae (Part 3 of 3) I appreciate more than I can express some of the advances in medicine, technology, travel, communications, etc. with which we are blessed. At the same time, I appreciate more than I can adequately express “…the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3, ESV). George Santayana was a philosopher, poet, essayist, and novelist who died in 1952. He described himself as an “aesthetic Catholic” His writings would indicate that his concerns, if any, about the history of Harvard or present discussions among churches of Christ would not at all be the same as mine.

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However, among his writings, one will find the following quote. It would serve all of us well to at least keep it in mind.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” —Jim Faughn jimfaughn.blogspot.com

[Editor’s note: For the complete article in one post, visit jimfaughn.blogspot.com. The article was posted on February 24, 2009]

Have you been to our website lately? Keith LeSuer has done quite a lot of work updating the website, and he continues to keep it up-to-date. If you have pictures of special events, please send them to the church office via email or on disk. We can use these for our 2009 Year in Review video, but we also would like to add some to our website. Finally, a reminder for those who lead in our worship services. Please use the microphones, and please be close to them. Those who “run” the sound system can only raise the volume so far. Please be directly in front of the microphone, and please speak up and clearly. It will greatly help each worshiper hear as we seek to glorify God in our worship.

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Volume 57, No.19

May 10, 2009

A Most Deserved Day As flowers are blooming and gardens start to grow, it’s only fitting that we take a day to remember and honor our mothers. In the same way that life is springing up all around us, it is mothers who bring life and vitality to a home. Whether you are a young mother, or one whose children are grown, you, as a mother, are making a great difference in the life of someone. Your influence will carry on through the life of your child. I recently heard a lady talking about some of her memories of motherhood. She said that, as her family was traveling on a long journey, dad started asking

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questions about the family: “Who is the cutest?” “Who is the weirdest.” Finally, he asked, “Who is the smartest?” The eight-year-old son yelled from the backseat, “Mom!” The dad, seemingly disappointed, proceeded to agree that mom was smart, but then reminded his son that he had an advanced degree and did all kinds of other things. Finally, the dad asked, “Why do you think mom’s the smartest.”

to the bathroom!” Moms love stories like those, because they know that that same innocence can be molded into a future leader. Moms need to understand the level of influence they have, for good or bad, on a child. So, today, if your mom influenced you for good, thank her. Be grateful that she molded you on the straight and narrow path. If she didn’t, be thankful that God still cares and that you can influence others for good. Thanks, moms, for all you do for good!

In pure, eight-year-old wisdom, the little boy responded, “Because mom’s the only one who knows when I have to go

Elders Johny Baker 758-7654 Wayne Davidson 758-2705 Earl Flynn 889-1659 Ted Fox 754-7607 Charles Myers 883-6837 Jim Schroeder 754-8990 Cliff Wilson 889-6477

Pulpit Minister Adam Faughn 973-4483

Outreach Minister Harry Middleton 292-3164

Youth Minister Worship With Us Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM

Sunday Sermon Preview AM: Motherly Advice Fit For A King PM: Harry Middleton

JD Buckner (731) 336-4768

The Sick

Worship Leaders

Linda Brewer had shoulder surgery on Thursday. Mary Ann McClarin is at Summit in room 629 with pneumonia. Peggy Stewart is recovering at home following back surgery.

Sunday Morning (Contact: Bill 847-1113) Opening Prayer: Mike Windsor Closing Prayer: Bob Butler Read Scripture: Tim Hill Sermon: Adam Faughn Song Leader: Scotty Studer Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) Keith LeSuer 1 Shea Cofer 2 Wes Carnahan 3 David Cook 4 Gene Duke 5 Tim Ledbetter 6 Mike Purkey 7 Mike Williams 8 Sunday Evening (Contact: Tony 885-6391) Opening Prayer: Wayne Davidson Closing Prayer: Lee Powers Read Scripture: Blake Biggs Sermon: Harry Middleton Song Leader: Adam Faughn Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) Paul Smith 1 Steve Ledbetter 2

Sympathy We express our sympathy to Roberta Peach on the passing of her mother, Lucille Bullington. Her funeral was Wednesday at Mt. Olivet. We also express our sympathy to the Nichols family and the Beech Island congregation. Glenn Nichols, the minister at our Beech Island, SC mission point died in a car accident last Wednesday.

A Note From The Elders... Those with oversight of the Lord’s table are having a difficult time seating the proper number needed to serve prior to the announcements. If you are asked to serve and are unable please notify those in charge. If you plan to serve, please check with Al Cravens or Nelson Cluck in the foyer to let them know your presence. In the future, if you are not seated prior to the announcements, you will be replaced.

Time Saver Supper Wednesday, May 13th 5:30-6:30 Marinated Pork Loin Green Beans, Macaroni & Cheese

Wednesday, May 13th Read Scripture: Opening Prayer: Speaker: Song Leader:

by Harry Middleton

(Contact: Tim 883-4343) John Thomas Baker Johny Baker JD Buckner Lynn Wright

Announcements: Harry Middleton - Charles Myers

Rolls, Dessert and Drinks

Also note if you are able to bring a dessert.

Spring Golf Scramble Saturday, May 23rd at noon Ravenwood Country Club Sign up in the foyer

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Hello and happy Mother’s Day!

WHAT IS PRAYER

First, I am happy to transcribe a card from my in-laws to you. Randy and I wanted to send a note to say special thanks for all your kindness, prayer and beautiful cards. It is so amazing the love that has been sent our way since we have found that the breast cancer has spread to my liver and spleen. May God bless each and everyone. –Randy and Tina Kersey

Before I point out what prayer is, let’s notice what prayer is not. Prayer is not a substitute for obeying the gospel of Christ. If you will recall, Paul (Saul of Tarsus) was praying when Ananias said to him: “And now why tarriest thou? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins” (Acts 22:16). Prayer is not something that takes the place of diligent study of God’s Word. God has told us to: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). Prayer is not a bell we ring to get us out of trouble. God is not a glorified bell-hop.

We had such a wonderful day last Sunday! After eating lunch, some of the youth went to Sycamores Terrace to participate in a worship service. Austin Nichols preached a good lesson and David Smith did a great job leading singing. Our work, however, was not finished after Sycamores Terrace. We went over to the youth house at about 3 PM and cleaned it up to get ready for Chris LaFever. Chris will be joining us on May 24 for spend the summer as our youth intern.

Prayer is the sincere expression to God of the intense desire of the heart. (Romans 10:1). Prayer is something that is mentioned often in the Scriptures, yet there are many of us who do not understand prayer, who really do not know what it is. We are like the apostles; we need to be taught concerning prayer (Luke 11:1). We don’t need to learn merely how to say the words, but everything about prayer.

After evening worship Sunday, we had a devotional at the Raines home. I thank the Raines family for hosting our devo. I am really proud of the young people and their hard day’s work. They did a great job! Way to go, LYRG! Thank you very much for being you! --JD :)

VISITATION TEAM #2 AND LETTER WRITERS WILL MEET AFTER WORSHIP SUNDAY

Mark Your Calendar... May 10: VBS meeting at 4:45—All coordinators, teachers and staff working on VBS are requested to attend. May 13: Time Saver Supper

$4 Per Person $15 Family Max RSVP on your attendance card Sunday.

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May17: Potluck following Bible class May 17: Camp meeting at 4:30 for ALL camp staff

The Record Sunday Morning Worship:

333

Sunday Evening Worship:

233

Sunday Bible Study:

272

Wednesday Night:

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Contribution:

$11,625.00

May 31: Graduation Banquet June 14-17: VBS 2009 July 1: Special Prayer Service—More details to follow July 5-10: Summer Camp at Valley View July 20-26: Mission Trip to Beech Island, SC—See JD for more details Page 3