Coal Run Church of Christ

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
April 4, 2004
Prelude
We Will Glorify 105
Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone 673
Prayer: Richie Phillips

THE LORD’S SUPPER
Meditation: Homer Edmonds
O How He Loves You And Me 349
Prayers: Homer Edmonds & Sherwood Cool
(Partake of emblems as passed)

OFFERING
Offertory: Sammie Carter

BUILDING PRESENTATION
Dwight Brennfoerder

SERMON
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
Richie Phillips   Rick Moore   E.W. Damron   Tom Elswick
Sammie Carter   Jonathan Elkins   Gary Hamilton   Greg Mateyoke
Randy Mullins– N Eddie Greenhill - B
Communion To Sick: John Gillispie & Gary Hamilton
Nursery: Charlene Dye & Bridgette Blackburn
Greeters Next Sunday: Ken & Iva Dee Greenhill
Wee Worship – 11 a.m.  Beginner Worship – 11 a.m.
Jr. Church – 11:30 a.m. (Grades 1-5)
Evening Service/Youth Meetings – 6 p.m. – Mexico Work Trip Reports
Children’s Choir – 6:30 p.m.
Youth Drama Practice – 7 p.m.

PRAYER REQUESTS – Sick List: Alan Chaney, Lenore Spalding, Artie Salisbury, Neal Brown, Jackie Hamilton, Ethel & Coranne Estep, Katie Johnson, Fanny Bevins, Lucas Clark, Eddie Greenhill, Frank Crum, Johnny Tackett, Roy Edmonds, Dixie Cline, Virgil Mullins, Kelly Hamilton, Donnie Coleman, Dock Newsome, Mickey Ware, Michelle Case, Ashley Bryant, Nikki Cole, Myra Lee, Ann Tiller, Nettie King, Vada James, Jessica Kidd, Jonathan Elkins, Kathy Hamilton, Margaret Bishop, Tamara Burton, Edna Robinson, Mary Damron, James Matney, Pharisene Collins, Thelmer McClanahan, Arizona Smith, Patricia Sobrero, Archie Hobson, Rachel Barnes, Emogene McGuire, Marie Clark, Greg Mullins, Ruth Hiatt, Charles May, Bud Dye, Norma Mullins, Patty Gooslin, Aleia Cornelius, Daniel Newsome, Wanda Justice, Gene Price Gloria Thacker, Lora J. Stratton, Mayzona Parker, Mae Adkins, Alta Hamilton, Arizona Davis, Harley Stanley, Lillian Belcher, Ray Goins, Alberta Isaac, Gary Buckley, Carmel Clark, Winkie Gilliam, Brody Hunter, Patty Collins, Joyce Bentley, Cecil Isaac, Cecil Lawson, Merlin Clevinger, R.B. Clark, Jr., Wendel Gilliam, L.G. Bevins, Hazel Allen, Sandy Isaac, June Compton, Ruth Scott, Charles Sword, Goldie Gillispie, Margaret Friend, Hugh Harmon, Billie Jo Carter, Mike Harris Sympathy to the families of: Harold Belcher Emogene McGuire, Rebel Blackburn, Wannie Stanley, Ron Newsome, Millard Adkins, Harry Moore, Delores Blair, George Lindeman, Phyllis Eplin, Lashonda Hamilton Nursing Home: Marie Comer, Orville Francis, Shelby Posey, Ernestine Gillispie, Zell Herrington, Delsie Weddington, Michael Carrol, Beulah Robinson, Ima Jean Newsome, Clara Burnette, Dick Maynard, Blanche Howell, Troy & Etta King, Phyllis Cummins, Elmo Pinson. Mission of the Week: Looney Mexico Mission

We welcome Dwight Brennfoerder to Coal Run today! He will present our building proposal in the 11 a.m. service. Tonight our Mexico workers will report on their trips at 6 p.m.

There will be an Easter Party this Saturday at 2 p.m. for Preschool – Grade 4. Parents are asked to bring plastic eggs and wrapped candy to Shari Cecil for this activity.

The men of the church are encouraged to meet at Mike Harris’ home Saturday for a work day. Time TBA.

Plan to attend Sunrise Service next Sunday at 7 a.m. E.W. is in charge of this service. A carry-in breakfast will follow downstairs. Bring your favorite breakfast foods. Our entire offering next Sunday will go to the Building Fund. Bring a special gift to our risen Lord!

The choir will present "Our God Reigns" next Sunday at 6 p.m.

Pray about our Revival (April 18-21) and invite your friends to attend.

Revivals
April 4-6 – Zebulon - Melton Family
April 18-21 – Coal Run – Jeff, Shane & Dale
April 25-28 – Sharondale – Jerry & Shane

Upcoming Events
April 8 – EKBI Banquet – 6:30 p.m. at Zebulon
April 10 – Work Day at Mike Harris’ home
April 10 – Easter Party – 2 p.m.
April 11 – Sunrise Service & Breakfast – 7 a.m.
April 11 – Easter Cantata (Choir) – 6 p.m.
May 2 & 5 – Youth Choir Drama – 8 p.m.


Kingdom’s Price Is Sacrifice
Matthew 16:13-27

I.  Jesus promised to build His church. (Matt. 16:18-19)

A. "The rock" was Peter’s confession

B. The Kingdom of heaven is the church on earth.

C. Peter used the keys in Acts 2 (Jews) and Acts 10 (Gentiles).

II.  The price of the church was the death of Christ. (Matt. 16:21-23)

D. Jesus knew He must die – He foretold how and where.

E. Peter rebuked Jesus – "This shall not happen."

F. Jesus rebuked Peter – Peter was voicing the will of Satan.

III.  The disciples of Christ must also sacrifice. (Matt. 16:24-27)

G. Deny self – save life.

H. Live for the world – lose your soul. (The selfish lose everything)

I. The rewards are eternal! (The unselfish gain everything).

What will your reward be? Get ready --- Jesus is coming again!