February 27, 2000 Humble Messenger
Humble Messenger
Volume 8, Week 9 February
27, 2000
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Is It True? srf
"Examine everything carefully"
"But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is
good; abstain from every form of evil."
1 Th. 5:21-22 (NASB).
Following are statements often heard. Are they true?
It's OK to tell little white lies. Mt. 5:33-37; Jn. 8:44
I can be saved by living a good moral life. Gal. 2:15,16; Rom. 3:23
If one loves God he will obey him. Jn. 14:23; 1 Jn. 5:3
God will not let anyone spend eternity in hell. Mt. 25:41,46; 2 Th. 1:7-9
Christians should not judge. Jn. 7:24; 1 Co. 5:12-13; 1 Jn. 4:1
Regardless of how bad one has been, he can be forgiven. 1 Tim. 1:12-17; 2:4
The Bible is too hard to understand. Eph. 3:4; Lk. 10:26; Ac. 17:11
God expects me to forgive those who wronged me if they repent. Lk. 17:3,4; Mt. 18:21-35
I do not need to go to church. Ac. 11:26; Eph. 5:19; Php. 1:27; Heb. 10:24,25
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Building Up One Another
Open Letter to the Faithful
Much of our writing, preaching, and visiting is directed to the weak and
unfaithful. We want to reverse that order here. This letter is to the faithful.
Our vocabulary is just not large enough to tell all of you wonderful people how much we
appreciate you. It matters not how many times we meet in a week. We know you will be
present. The weather, nor any amount nor kind of company are ever able to cause you to
treat lightly your responsibility. Whatever attractions or distractions the world may
offer, we know you will not forsake the Lord. You have no more time than the unfaithful
members do, but somehow you manage to find time to serve to the fullest your Master.
Whenever a good program is put before the church, no one ever wonders what your response
will be or if you can be counted on to see it through. When you accept an assignment, it
is a foregone conclusion that you will see it through. You don't flirt with sin or see how
worldly you can become without completely apostatizing.
We appreciate you even more because you demand no special attention or praise for your
service, and you do not consider that being regular and faithful to God is grievous or a
great feat of valor. You are a good example to our younger members and an inspiration to
all of us. You make the work of elders and preachers much lighter. Thank you for being the
kind of Christian you are. -author unknown
Don't know who wrote the above article, but is an excellent statement of the
sincere appreciation we have for such people. "I thank my God always, making mention
of you in my prayers, because I hear of your love, and of the faith which you have toward
the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints; and I pray that the fellowship of your faith
may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for
Christ's sake. For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the
hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother." Phm. 4-7.
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Resolution Tips - What Works For Me
Resolution: Seek Avenues to Serve Brethren - 1 Pt. 4:7-11; Mt.
25:44,45 (Suggestion: Read these verses again.)
Tips: (submitted by your brothers and sisters in Christ): (1)
Take the initiative to introduce yourself to brethren. (2) Send a card, write a note, or
make a call to encourage, to cheer, to tell someone you appreciate them, or maybe just to
say hello--you don't have to just send cards with get well wishes, sympathy, or other
special occasions! (3) Verbally let brethren know you appreciate them. (4) Greet brethren
sincerely--when you ask brethren how they are, listen carefully and let them know that you
mean it and that you really care!
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Is every sin specifically mentioned in Scripture? If an act is not specifically mentioned
as being sin, is it OK? How do you determine what IS sin if every sin is not specifically
mentioned? There is an outline of a lesson dealing with these questions at the web site: http://www.kingwoodcable.com/colblip/humblechurchofchrist/
You can either simply take a look at it, or, you can download it to save
for future study. Click on the "Sermon Outlines" link and look for the lesson
titled, "Unspoken Sins." Be sure and note the endnotes at the end of the lesson.
"Now these were more noble-minded than those in
Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures
daily, to see whether these things were so."
Acts 17:11.
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Connie Crain was taken to the hospital last week with
numbness in her arms. After tests she was able to return home. The cause was not
determined . . . New report from Wayne Chamberlain in the foyer . . . If you wish
to be part of the annex class next quarter (beginning next Sunday) please sign the list in
the foyer . . . Next Sunday Steve Fontenot will be in a gospel meeting in Port
Arthur, Texas. Gregg Hutson will preach in morning and Kris Emerson in the
evening . . . If you would be willing to send a card to someone, or make a phone call, or
visit them, please note the three lists in the foyer. Select your level of comfort (card,
call, or visit/study) and put your name in that column . When Boyd Hurst returns
from New Jersey, he will divide the volunteers into four groups. Each group will meet
every fourth week to discuss their assignments. Thanks to these volunteers and to all
others who serve in various ways in the Lord's work here in Humble. Some prepare
communion, some provide transportation, some work on items in the building and lawn
needing attention, some serve as song leaders, some serve as deacons, some as elders, some
teach and some preach, some do other things no one knows about. It's a team effort, and
without each one's contribution the load would be much heavier on others and much may go
undone. "And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let
each exercise them accordingly..." Rom. 12:6 (NASB) .
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Transportation for Zelma Bobbitt
MARCH
Wed. 1 pm - Lauren Hutson
Sun. 5 pm - Betty Yocum
Wed. 8 pm -
Sun. 12 pm - Barbara Simpson
Wed. 15 pm - Jim Crain
Sun. 19 pm - Hurst
Wed. 22 pm - Fontenot
Sun. 26 pm -
Wed. 29 pm - Rocky Rodriguez
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Wednesday Evening Close
Mar. 1 Bill Faulkner
Mar. 8 Fred Ferguson
Mar. 15 Steve Fontenot
Mar. 22 Michael Gove
Mar. 29 Mark Hargrove
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Song Leader: Rob McCaskill
Close: Bill Faulkner
Announcements: Wally Ottersbach
Song Leader: ????
First Prayer: John Whitehead
Lord's Table
_ Bread: Ennis Osteen
_ Fruit of the Vine: Jim Porterfield
_ Contribution: Charles Tu
_ Assistant: Lynn Michaels
Preaching: Gregg Hutson
Closing Prayer: Verlan Wilson
Song Leader: Craig Ottersbach
First Prayer: Gary Tuttle
Lord's Table
_ Bread: Ennis Osteen
_ Fruit of the Vine: Jim Porterfield
_ Contribution: Charles Tu
Preaching: Kris Emerson
Closing Prayer: Arthur Wilborn
If you are a scheduled song leader but know you will be
unavailable, please notify Jim Crain.
If you are scheduled to serve in any other capacity but cannot serve as scheduled, please
notify Boyd Hurst.