Coal Run Church of Christ

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
April 11, 2004
Special Music – Adult Choir
He Lives 368
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today 367
Prayer: Steve Slone

THE LORD’S SUPPER
Meditation: Homer Edmonds
Because He Lives 358
Prayers: Sherwood Cool & E.W. Damron
(Partake of emblems as passed)

OFFERING
Offertory – Adult Choir

SERMON
Jerry Bliffen

RESPONSE TO CHRIST’S INVITATION
The Savior Is Waiting 483
Closing Remarks & Prayer
The Family of God 419

SERVING TODAY
Lord’s Supper
Tony Mims Steve Dye Robert Edmonds Johnny Stiltner
Sammie Carter Homer Edmonds John Gillispie Ken Greenhill
Jonathan Elkins– N Scott Combs - B
Communion To Sick: John Gillispie & Gary Hamilton
Nursery: Summer Stump & Charlene Edmonds
Greeters Next Sunday: Anna & Missy Mullins
Wee Worship – 11 a.m. (Nursery class) Beginner Worship – 11 a.m. (Beg. class)
Jr. Church – 11:30 a.m. (Grades 1-5)
Evening Service– 6 p.m. – Adult Choir Cantata
Youth Drama Practice – 7 p.m.

Visit our website – www.coalrunchurchofchrist.org or www.coalrun.org

PRAYER REQUESTS – Sick List: Ralph Feltner, Jeremiah Elswick, Kelsey Adams, Susie Newsome, Doug Thacker, Danny Thacker, Glenna Brown, Larry Adkins, Clinton Looney, Joyce Bentley, Jackie McBride, Sandy & Brian Brewster, Phyllis Wright, Juanita Holcomb, Charlie Jones, Kelli Jarvis & baby, Alan Chaney, Lenore Spalding, Artie Salisbury, Neal Brown, Ethel & Coranne Estep, Katie Johnson, Fanny Bevins, Lucas Clark, Eddie Greenhill, Frank Crum, Johnny Tackett, Roy Edmonds, Kelly Hamilton, Donnie Coleman, Dock Newsome, Mickey Ware, Ann Tiller, Vada James, Jonathan Elkins, Edna Robinson, Mary Damron, James Matney, Pharisene Collins, Thelmer McClanahan, Arizona Smith, Patricia Sobrero, Archie Hobson, Rachel Barnes, 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: Kenneth Bevins, Emma Lee Dotson, Loretta Kent, Magnolia Stratton 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: Mountain Mission School

The Elderberries will be going out to lunch and visiting the Nursing Home Thursday, April 15. Meet at the Church at 11:30 a.m. if you wish to participate.

The Choir will present a cantata in celebration of the resurrection of our Lord tonight at 6 p.m. – "OUR GOD REIGNS!"

Our Revival begins next Sunday night at 6 p.m. Pray for our speakers and for the lost in our community. Let’s have a GREAT REVIVAL!

Volunteers will be needed to bring in HOPE food Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Warehouse and 7 p.m. at the church to unload.

Revivals
April 18-21 – Coal Run – Jeff, Shane & Dale
April 25-28 – Sharondale – Jerry & Shane

Upcoming Events
April 11 – Easter Cantata (Choir) – 6 p.m.
May 1 – Youth Choir Dress Rehearsal – 8 p.m.
May 2 & 5 – Youth Choir Drama – 8 p.m.
May 16 – Children’s Choir & Preschool Programs
May 22 – Ladies Day at CCYC

Last At The Cross, First At The Tomb

John 19:25; 20:1-18

On resurrection Sunday, nearly 2000 years ago, there were many likely candidates who could have been given the honor to be the first to see the risen Lord: the Roman Emperor, the Jewish Sanhedrin, or even the Apostles. But none of these people were the first to witness the risen Christ. Instead, God chose an obscure woman, Mary Magdalene, to be the first to see and share the good news of His resurrection.

I.  Her Sorrow

  • A. She was overcome with emotion.
  • B. Jesus had changed her life dramatically!
  • C. She was a servant of Christ.
  • D. What about us?
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    II.  Her Surprise

  • E. She was looking for a dead Jesus.
  • F. Many today misunderstand the truth about Jesus.
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    III.  Her Supreme Joy

  • G. John 20:17 – "Stop clinging to me."
  • H. "Go and tell my brethren."
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    From Mary’s life we learn what Jesus can do for anyone who is willing to submit to His Lordship. Her life was dark and hopeless; Jesus gave her light, purpose, joy, and peace. We also learn from Mary what anyone can do for Christ if one is committed to Him. She was loyal, courageous, dedicated, and faithful. Have we allowed Jesus to change our lives? Are we serving Him with our best efforts? Will you start today? Don’t wait another day --- there may not be another day!