Coal Run Church of Christ

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
January 16, 2005
Prelude
Special Music: Stephanie Treap
Sanctuary 655
As The Deer 548
Just A Closer Walk 564
Opening Prayer: Jonathan Elkins

THE LORD’S SUPPER
Meditation: Sherwood Cool
Let Us Break Bread Together 460
Prayers: Sherwood Cool & E.W. Damron
(Partake of emblems as passed)

OFFERING
Offertory: Adult Choir

MESSAGE
Jerry Bliffen

RESPONSE TO CHRIST’S INVITATION
We Bow Down 154
Closing Remarks & Prayer
The Family of God 419

SERVING TODAY
Lord’s Supper

Sam Carter   Robbie Scott   Steve Treap   Steve Dye
Robert Edmonds   Tony Mims   Homer Edmonds   John Gillispie
Ken Greenhill – N   Steve Slone - B

Communion To Sick:
Sammie Carter & Richie Phillips
Nursery:
Anna Mullins & Teena Salisbury
Greeters Next Sunday:
Rell Robinson & John Gillispie
Wee Worship – 11 am (Nursery class) Beginner Worship – 11 am (Beg. Class)
Jr. Church – 11:30 am (Grades 1-5)
Youth Choir Practice – 7 pm

PRAYER REQUESTS – Sick List: Tammy Hall, Alicia Boyd, Eddie Stump family, Bill Twaddell, Judy Ison, Harold Castle, Dustin Branham, Stephanie Greenhill, Kermit Smith, Howard Tackett, Stallard Lynch, Conner Hurt, Carson Salyers, David Hamilton, Elisha Ratliff, Kelsey Friend, Jr., Bill Bowling, Margaret Clevinger, George Roberts, Peggy Clark, Jurl Bishop, Terry Stephens, Lester Blankenship, Barbara Hall, Sylvia Lockard, Vonda Matney, Stella Mitchell, Brandon Branham, Laurel King, Halligene Cansler, Nancy Burke, Freeda Smith, Julia Billiter, Ruth Ratliff, Gene King, Mattie Boyd, Yolanda Spencer & baby, Nelbie Adkins, Tommy Conway, Kim Bowersock, Gary Robinette, Jeanette Flannery, Charles Hall, Ruth Hiatt, Nancy Fuller, Artie Salisbury, Virgil Ray, Kendra Hall, Karen Lowe, Rebecca Newsome, Wanda Adkins, Ikey Richie, James Honaker, David Patrick, Jackie Adkins, Jason Slone, Eileen Treap, Lucille Smith, Thelmer McClanahan, Mikala Coleman, Wanda Justice, Arvid Tibbs, Zenna Blackburn, Marie Clark, Eulavene Edmonds, Doug Hall, Mary Damron, Gary Davis, David Carpenter, Greg & Jeff Mullins, Lorene Cordial, Heath Thompson, Hazel Adkins, Regina Johnson, Bud Dye, Connie Wagner, Joe Moore, Bea Stanley, Susie Coleman, Mary Evelyn Thompson, Delbert Coleman, James Matney, Arizona Smith, Archie Hobson, Aleia Cornelius, Daniel Newsome, Gene Price, Lora J. Stratton, Mayzona Parker, Alta Hamilton, Arizona Davis, Lillian Belcher, Ray Goins, Alberta Isaac, Gary Buckley, Carmel Clark, Winkie Gilliam, Brody Hunter, Patty Collins, Cecil Isaac, Cecil Lawson, Wendel Gilliam, L.G. Bevins, Hazel Allen, Sandy Isaac, June Compton, Ruth Scott, Goldie Gillispie, Margaret Friend Sympathy to the families of: Jimmy Johnson, Harrison Keene, George Dotson, Jean Johnson Nursing Home: John Robinette, R.B. Clark, Jr., Edith May, Shelby Posey, Marie Comer, Ernestine Gillispie, Delsie Weddington, Michael Carrol, Beulah Robinson, Ima Jean Newsome, Blanche Howell, Phyllis Cummins, Elmo Pinson. Mission of the Week: Looney Mexico Mission

We will receive a special offering today for International Disaster Emergency Services to aid the victims of the disaster in south Asia. Every penny of this offering will be directed through our missionaries to help with disaster relief.

Congratulations to Buster & Yolanda Spencer (and Grandma Pauline) on the birth of Collin Graham Spencer … 8 lbs. 7 ozs!

We welcome Barbara Carter to our church family at Coal Run. She transferred her membership here last Sunday night.

HOPE distribution will be Tuesday morning at 8:30. Volunteers are needed to bag up the food tonight and distribute it Tuesday.

The Choir will begin hhan Easter musical this Wednesday night. If you would like to participate in this special program, please come!


Bow Down

Matthew 4:1-10

The concept of "bowing down" is not a very popular concept today. Most people are simply looking out for #1 --- that is, looking out for themselves. However, there are three very good reasons why we should be involved in "bowing down" before our God.

I.  Because God is all-powerful, He can help me with
     anything.

A. We have a tendency to believe God can not or will not help us.

B. God can help us build a new building to His glory.

C. He will help us overcome bad habits or addictions.

II.  Because God is ever-present, He is always with
      me.

D. "The just shall live by his faith."

E. Habakkuk 3:17-18

F. Matthew 6:31-33; Rom. 8:28

III.  Because God is Sovereign, He is Lord of all.

G. Remember Esther’s example of bowing down to the King.

H. Romans 9:20-24

I. God has a plan for you --- humbly serve Him (Jeremiah 29:11).

Clearly see who your God is. Then bow down before Him in humility and service. He will set you free and give you meaning and purpose in life!