August 22, 1999
Elders' Lessons
When selecting men to be elders, it is not enough that we look at the character
qualifications in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. We must consider the question: Are they
qualified to do the WORK? This evening, the Lord willing, we will consider the work
qualifications for men who serve in this vital role. If you have missed any of the lessons
on elders or wish to review them, we encourage you to obtain a copy from John Whitehead.
It is important that qualified men be selected.
Accepting Responsibility (July 18, am) - Encouraging men and women (potential
elders wives) to accept the responsibility to serve if qualified, either now or in the
future.
Role of Elders (July 25, am) - The root of "elders" is in O.T. history.
The role "elders" served in national Israel and a brief look at their role as
indicated in the terms used to describe them in the N.T.
Then Let Them Serve (Aug. 1, am) - It is the congregation's responsibility to
select its representatives. This lesson discusses guidelines for fair and honorable
selection of qualified men.
Character Qualifications (Aug. 8, pm) - A brief overview of the character
qualifications in 1 Tim. 3 and Tit. 1.
Character Qualifications II (Aug. 15, pm) - Discussion of "faithful
children" and "elder."
Work Qualifications (Aug. 22, pm) - Men must be qualified not only in character,
but ability and willingness to do the work.
"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has
made you overseers..." Acts 20:28, NASB. srf
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Maps
I mentioned in class last Wednesday evening that one could access Bible maps
from the church's web site. Well, it is not as simple as I thought or made it sound!
Thanks to a note from Glenda Wilson, who went to the site to check it out, I discovered I
need to clarify a bit. Note: This has been corrected with a
new link on the web site under Links (wlo)
You can access maps from the link "Interactive Bible" (Steve Rudd's site). There
is an icon there for maps. Follow instructions.
Watch the Goshen site (accessed through the Baker's Evangelical Dictionary link). When you
click on Baker's Evangelical link, you will be taken to the Goshen web site. Click on
"other resources." They do not have maps yet, but say they are coming soon.
This URL has a wealth of Biblical Study resources: http://www.gate.net/~jenkins/.
Go down to "Great Bible Maps." When you click that link it will take you to
another web site. Scroll down until you come to a map that interests you. Download it.
Just to experiment I downloaded Joshua's conquest of the land. It downloaded in a short
time and came up beautiful in Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat
(necessary for PDF files), you can download a copy free at http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html,
or just click on the Adobe link at the site you are taken to when you click on "Great
Bible Maps." Adobe Acrobat is not free, but the Adobe Acrobat Reader is and it is all
you need.
A warning: let the reader beware! That is, there is other information that can be
downloaded at this site that promotes error! "But examine everything carefully;
hold fast to that which is good;" 1 Thessalonians 5:21, NASB. srf
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News of Interest
John Lowrance's brother, who had a massive heart attack recently, passed
away last week . . . Linda Ottersbach received the results of her biopsy. No cancer
was found, however, she was diagnosed as having Crohn's colitis . . . Robin
(Hall) Jenkins had surgery last Wednesday for colon cancer. They are awaiting tests
results to confirm all the cancer was removed . . . Derek Huddleston's sister, Lisa,
and her children, were involved in an auto accident in which their car rolled over several
times. None were hurt seriously . . . Gospel Meeting, August 22-27, Wallisville Rd. in
Highlands, Speaker: W. R. Jones. More information in foyer.
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Debate On The Deity of Christ
Lufkin, Texas - August 23, 24, 26, 27, 1999
7:30 pm each evening at the 4th & Groesbeck church building.
The first two nights of the debate:
"RESOLVED: The Scriptures teach that Jesus, while on earth in the flesh, had
and used both human and divine attributes."
David D. Bonner Affirms
Jeffrey S. Asher Denies
The last two nights of the debate:
"RESOLVED: The Scriptures teach that Jesus, while on earth in the flesh, had
both human and divine attributes but never used any of His divine attributes."
Jeffrey S. Asher Affirms
David D. Bonner Denies
Directions to the 4th & Groesbeck church building. Coming in from the north on Hwy 69,
turn on to Loop 287 to go southwest. From the loop, take the Hwy 94 Exit and turn east to
go toward the center of town. Hwy 94 is the same street as Frank. Continue on Frank until
you reach 4th street. At 4th go to the north one block to Groesbeck.
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Transportation for Zelma Bobbitt
‹ August ‹
Sun., 22, am - Larry Legg pm
- Rice
Wed., 25, pm - Jim Crain
Sun., 29, am - pm - Hurst
‹ September ‹
Wed., 1, pm - Michael Gove
Sun., 5, am - pm -
Wed., 8, pm - Schindler
Sun., 12, am - pm -
Wed., 15, pm - Eddie Crain
Sun., 19, am - pm -
Wed., 22, pm - Rocky Rodriguez
Sun., 26, am - pm -
Wed., 29, pm - Eddie Crain
SCHEDULED TO SERVE
Wednesday, Aug 25
Song Leader: David Osteen
Sunday AM, Aug 29
Announcements: Bill Faulkner
Song Leader: Jim Crain
First Prayer: Larry Legg
Lord's Table:
Bread: Eddie Crain
Fruit of the Vine: Gregg Hutson
Contribution: Doug Bernard
Assistant: Ed Schindler
Closing Prayer: Fred Ferguson
Sunday PM, Aug 29
Song Leader:
First Prayer: Verlan Wilson
Lord's Table:
Bread: Jim Porterfield
Fruit of the Vine: Jay Lietka
Contribution: Charles Tu
Closing Prayer: Craig Ottersbach