BY
MICKEY BURLESON
MINISTER
A.M. Jesus said, “I Will Build My Church.”
Origin – Organization – Work - Future
P.M. In Christ All Things Become New.
New thinking – New Lifestyle – New Hope – New Future
Our annual, summer Vacation Bible School is now only a week away scheduled for Sunday evening,
July 20th, through Thursday evening, July 24th, at 6:30 p.m. Our theme this year is “Walking in Son
Light.” I hope you will plan to attend every session of our VBS. We’ll have singing, skits, crafts, fellow-
ship, and most importantly a study of God’s word. We have sessions for every age: babies, children,
teenagers, and adults. Invite your friends, your family, and everyone you know to come and be with us
for this very special event. You can pre-register on Sunday, July 13th, in the lobby. Our children are
already participating in a poster contest to see who can make a poster that best demonstrates our
theme. If you did not get a poster, please see Brother Bill Young for your poster. Oh, and by the way,
on Thursday night there will be a hamburger and hot dog supper with homemade ice cream for
dessert. Hmm!
It is not too soon to mention our 10th Annual All-Night Singing at Andrews Road (only three short
weeks away!). Mark your calendar and get your voice warmed up for one of the best evenings of
singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs you will ever attend.
10th Annual All-Night Singing
Friday, August 1, 2008
7:30 p.m. until …
Last Sunday morning we began a series of lessons on the church of Christ. Jesus said in
Matthew 16:18, “I will build My church.” The church of Christ was planned in the mind of God, the
Father. The church was purchased by the blood of God, the Son. The church is protected by God, the
Holy Spirit. The church is prized by God above all of creation.
This Sunday we will look at the organization of the Lord’s church. Jesus Christ is the head of the
church (Ephesians 2:22-23). He has given authority to the eldership of the church to oversee and
shepherd the church (Acts 20:28). Our deacons are appointed to work in specific areas of ministry
(1 Timothy 3:13). All members are united in worship, fellowship, and work for the cause of Christ as
ambassadors for Christ (Ephesians 4:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21). God’s word, the Bible, is the only
source for instruction (Galatians 1:6-10). The world certainly tempts us in many ways toward the
broad way that leads to destruction. This is my prayer for the church and for every individual that we
may always follow the straight and narrow path that leads to life. Jesus tells us that there are few who
find this path (Matthew 7:13-14).
On Sunday evening we will continue in our series on “The New Life in Christ.” Old things have
passed away in Christ. All things have become new. This Sunday evening we will consider our new way
of thinking in Christ.
May God bless us in every way as we all seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness first in our
daily lives! He will supply our every need according to His will.