August 20, 2000 Humble Messenger
Humble Messenger
Volume 8, Week 34 August 20, 2000
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Sunday Evening . . . ? srf
IS IT YOUR PRACTICE TO ASSEMBLE WITH THE CHURCH ONLY ON SUNDAY MORNING?
If so, please accept this simple but direct challenge to CHANGE and begin assembling on
Sunday evening also. Why?
You need a closer tie with the saints, and you can develop that by being with them in all
their assemblies, greeting them, and participating with them in the work and worship of
Christ.
We are to serve one another, and your presence is an encouragement to others and thus a
way to serve in the kingdom of Christ.
You need to grow, and the worship and study in these assemblies are designed to edify you.
You miss valuable lessons by failing to be here. For example, in a recent Sunday evening
lesson we studied "Capital Punishment." Is it wrong to take the life of a
murderer? Is all killing murder? Can a Christian support capital punishment? Can you
answer these questions biblically? Another study dealt with the phrase,
"impossible to renew to repentance" found in Hebrews 6:6. What does that mean?
Are there some people who have gone so far astray they cannot repent and be saved? Does
this help a teacher in any way? Chuck Durham recently finished our gospel meeting with an
encouraging and interesting lesson on Sunday evening. If you were not here, you missed a
spiritual treat. These and other beneficial lessons can be gained from the Sunday evening
lessons. You can increase your knowledge and your spiritual strength by partaking of
the spiritual food provided in these Sunday evening assemblies.
You need to be committed to your responsibilities. If you are a member of the church here,
you are part of "God's college" in this community. What kind of student would he
be who attended school only half the time? If a member, you are part of "God's
team" in this locality. What kind of a football player would show up at only half the
games? What kind of "Christian" attends only one assembly a week (or, in some
cases, not even every week)?
You have reasons for not being here? OKŠjust be sure the Lord is pleased with them.
We "cannot be his disciple" if we make excuses that REFLECT A FAILURE TO
TREAT CHRIST AND HIS WORK AS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE. "But they all alike
began to make excuses...Then the head of the household became ANGRY and said '...none
of those men who were invited shall taste of my dinner.'" Luke 14:18,21,24.
"Now great multitudes were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them, 'If
anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and
brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. Whoever
does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. So therefore,
no one of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.
Therefore, salt is good; but if even salt has become tasteless, with what will it be
seasoned? It is useless either for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown out.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear.'" (Luke 14:25-35, NASB). Is one a
"Christian" at all who gives the Lord anything but his best? Jesus said,
"Seek FIRST His kingdom and His righteousness..." (Mat. 6:33). "Good and
faithful slaves" will serve their Master to the best of their ability (Mat.
25:14-30). Remember, the Lord will judge our "excuses."
Where will you be this evening at 5 p.m.? Let me encourage you to nurture your spiritual
growth, serve your fellow Christians, and demonstrate your love for the Lord by being with
the saints as they assemble to worship the Redeemer. *
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NEWS
Margaret Wilborn is at home recovering from her knee surgery
(281/441-8146) . . . Jason Swann suffered a generally down week so far as his
therapy, but there was signs of improvement on Friday. Yesterday, he began to run fever. .
A new update is posted in the foyer. . . . Addresses: Vila Mae (Dickie) Tullos,
SunBridge C & R for Humble, Room 114, 8450 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX, 77338, (281)
548-3877; Jason Swann (room 617), c/o Holiday Inn, 6800 Main Street, Houston,
TX 77030, (713) 528-7744 (ask operator for room 617) . . . There was an error in
last week's bulletin. The meetings with Mark Roberts and Warren Berkley are
scheduled for 2001, not 2002 as stated in the bulletin . . . Wayne Chamberlain
is scheduled for November 10-12, this fall . . . There will be a congregational
meeting following assembly this evening. All members who can are encouraged to stay. Among
items to be discussed are: dates for winter meeting; FridaySunday vs. SundayFriday
meetings; monthly classes and Bible reading activities; pew angle question; draperies;
preachers under consideration for support; suggestions for meeting preachers; reroof flat
portion of building roof. If you have other items you like to see addressed, please let
one of the elders know . . . Men's training class is scheduled to resume Thursday,
September 7, at 7:30 P.M. *
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Wednesday Evening Close
Aug 23 Dwight Osteen
Aug 30 Tod Aldridge
Sep 6 Doug Bernard
Sep 13 Johnathan Bernard
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Transportation for Zelma Bobbitt
AUGUST
Sun. 20 pm Fontenots
Wed. 23 pm Rocky
Sun. 27 pm Jim Crain
Wed. 30 pm Eddie Crain
SEPTEMBER
Sun. 3 pm
Wed. 6 pm
Sun. 10 pm
Wed. 13 pm
Sun. 17 pm
Wed. 20 pm
Sun. 24 pm
Wed. 27 pm
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SCHEDULED TO SERVE
August 23 - Wednesday
Announcements: Boyd Hurst
Song Leader: Gregg Hutson
Close: Dwight Osteen
August 27 - Sunday
AM
Announcements: Johnathan Bernard
Song Leader: Boyd Hurst
First Prayer: Dwight Osteen
Preaching: Steve Fontenot
Closing Prayer: Ennis Osteen
PM
Song Leader: Craig Ottersbach
First Prayer: Gary Tuttle
Preaching: Steve Fontenot
Closing Prayer: Wally Ottersbach
Lord's Table, AM & PM
Bread: Clint Palermo
Fruit of the Vine: Craig Moore
Contribution: Lynn Michaels
Assistant: Randy Smith