Coal Run Church of Christ

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
January 23, 2005
Prelude
Special Music: Sarah Bliffen
We Are So Blessed 795
This Is My Father’s World 143
Lord, I Lift Your Name On High 107
Opening Prayer: Tom Cecil

THE LORD’S SUPPER
Meditation: Sherwood Cool
My Jesus, I Love Thee 79
Prayers: E.W. Damron & Richie Phillips
(Partake of emblems as passed)

OFFERING
Offertory: Josh Slone

MESSAGE
Jerry Bliffen

RESPONSE TO CHRIST’S INVITATION
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus 602
Closing Remarks & Prayer
The Family of God 419

SERVING TODAY
Lord’s Supper

Sherwood Cool   Sammie Carter   Tony Mims   Kerry Fannin
Greg Mateyoke   Randy Mullins   Gary Hamilton   Josh Slone
Eddie Greenhill – N   Jonathan Elkins - B

Communion To Sick:
Ken Greenhill & Tony Mims
Nursery:
Teresa Anthony & Mary Lou Adkins
Greeters Next Sunday:
Mabel Hunt & Shirley Burnette
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: Ernie Johnson, Joyce Smith, Chris Taylor, Leonard Hall, Craig Case, Robin, Katie, David Snider, Christie Shepherd, Virgil Ray, Jonathan Slone, Conner Hurt, 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, Stella Mitchell, Brandon Branham, Laurel King, Halligene Cansler, Nancy Burke, Freeda Smith, Julia Billiter, Ruth Ratliff, Gene King, Mattie Boyd, 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, 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: Vonda Matney, Jim Doug Charles, Sgt. Brian Mack, Flo Bowling, Sam Martin, Jr., Vicey Ratliff 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: Chiapas Work Crew

Today is "Sanctity of Human Life" Sunday. Let’s continue to pray for the end of legalized murder of the unborn!

The Choir began practice for an Easter musical last Wed. night. If you would like to participate, please come this week. We only have 2 months to get this program ready.

There will be an important organizational meeting next Sunday for a volunteer Youth Leadership Team. All officers, parents, teachers, and interested volunteer workers are asked to stay for this meeting immediately after the morning service next week.

 

Are You Committed to Following Jesus?

Matthew 4:18-22

What does it mean to be "committed?" It means to be devoted, loyal, and involved. In our world today, fewer and fewer are truly committed. But, the early disciples of Jesus were!

I.  Initial Commitment

A. We must count the cost. (Luke 14:26-33)

B. There’s a twofold meaning of being a disciple.

C. To live for Christ, we must first die to self.

               (Gal. 2:20; II Cor. 5:15-16)

D. The greatest commandment is to love God first and foremost. (Mk. 12:28-31)

E. The Lord demands our "all!" (I Cor. 10:31)

F. With "purpose of heart" we "cleave unto the Lord." (Acts 11:23)

II.  Life long commitment

G. It is not a sprint, it is a marathon. (Heb. 12:1-2)

H. Paul finished his course! (II Tim. 4:6-8)

I. We must keep on growing.

              (Eph. 4:13; II Peter 1:3-11)

When you are truly converted and committed, it simplifies your life considerably. Certain decisions will not have to be made, because they’ve already been decided. It takes real commitment, but it brings the most reward! Decide today to follow Jesus with all your heart!