CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
April 18, 2004

Special Music – Josh Slone
I Sing Praises 5
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart  503
The Wonder of It All  738
Prayer:  Johnny Stiltner 

THE LORD’S SUPPER
Meditation:  Homer Edmonds
I Gave My Life For Thee  675
Prayers: E.W. Damron & Richie Phillips
(Partake of emblems as passed)

OFFERING
Offertory – Tom Cecil 

SERMON
Jerry Bliffen

RESPONSE TO CHRIST’S INVITATION
Where He Leads Me  593
Closing Remarks & Prayer
The Family of God  419

 SERVING TODAY
Lord’s Supper
Sherwood Cool    Chris Maynard      Sammie Carter    Scott Combs
Greg Mateyoke     Gary Hamilton      Jonathan Elkins   Josh Slone
Randy Mullins– N                    Kerry Fannin -  B

Communion To Sick:  Ken Greenhill & Tony Mims

Nursery:  Jane Maynard & Eulavene Edmonds

Greeters Next Sunday:  Steve & Laverne Dye
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. – Revival – Jeff Stanley
Youth Drama Practice – 7 p.m.

PRAYER REQUESTS – Sick List: Maria Hancock, John Flannery, Hazel Adkins, Gladys Wright, Ashley Smith, Bobby Dotson, Lacy Puckett, Tom Deskins, Charlie Williams, Ben Buckner, Dorain Colvin, Gladys Mullins, Ralph Feltner, Jeremiah Elswick, Kelsey Adams, Susie Newsome, Doug Thacker, Danny Thacker, Glenna Brown, Larry Adkins, Clinton Looney, Joyce Bentley,  Sandy & Brian Brewster, Phyllis Wright, Juanita Holcomb, Charlie Jones,  Alan Chaney, Lenore Spalding, Artie Salisbury, Neal Brown,   Katie Johnson, Fannie Bevins, Lucas Clark, 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, 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    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:  Mexican Evangelism Now

Carrie Howard was baptized into Christ Tuesday night, and Ralph Feltner, her father was baptized Thursday night.  Praise God!  Pray for them!   

Our Revival begins tonight at 6 p.m.  Jeff Stanley and the Ford’s Branch Singers will be here tonight.  Shane Lockard will be here to speak Monday and Tuesday nights, followed by Dale Hunt on Wednesday – 7 p.m. nightly.  Every member is encouraged to attend every service and invite others to come with you.  Let’s have a GREAT REVIVAL!  (We will have our regular Preschool classes following the singing tonight and Wednesday night.  Splash Kingdom will practice as well.)

A lawn mowing list has been posted on the bulletin board for those 16 years old and older who would be willing mow the church’s grass. 

Volunteers are needed Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. to give out our HOPE food!

Upcoming Events
April 25-28 –Revival at Sharondale – Jerry & Shane
May 2 & 5 – Youth Choir Drama – 8 p.m.
May 16 – Children’s Choir & Preschool Programs
May 22 – Ladies Day at CCYC
June 6-10 – VBS

Reaching Our Goals
Colossians 1:24-29 

Setting and reaching goals is an important part of any successful life.  “Goals determine what you are going to be.”  Jesus had goals, and so did Paul.  Our congregation needs to study those goals and apply those principles in our present situation.

I.                     What is the goal of our ministry?

A.     Paul’s goal was to present the whole church perfect in Christ Jesus.

1.      Preaching Christ

2.      Teaching God’s word

B.     Three parts to Paul’s ultimate goal:

1.      “Admonishing every man.” (I PE 2:1-2;

      II PE 1:5-10)

2.      “Teaching every man with all wisdom.”

      (MT 28:20; I COR 14:37)

3.      “Present all men complete in Christ.”

II.                   How do we reach that goal?

A.     “To this end I labor.” (II COR 11:27-29)

B.     A new and larger building

1.      Consider the past

2.      Visualize the future

3.      Step out in faith

The key to the successful outcome of Paul’s ministry and ours is found in Colossians 1:29.  It must be God’s power, but we must allow His power to work in us!  He receives all the honor, glory, and praise (EPH 3:21).  “ And He can do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us.” (EPH 3:20)  Is His power and His Spirit at work in you?  Trust and obey Him and you will see what good things He can do for you!