Coal Run Church of Christ

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
May 1, 2005
Prelude
Special Music: Angela Collins
They’ll Know We Are Christians 429
My Savior’s Love 348
The Love of God 157
Opening Prayer: Tom Cecil

THE LORD’S SUPPER
Meditation: Kerry Fannin
O Mighty Cross 317
Prayers: Homer Edmonds & Sherwood Cool
(Partake of emblems as passed)

OFFERING
Offertory: Tracy Bertrand

MESSAGE
Jerry Bliffen

RESPONSE TO CHRIST’S INVITATION
Where He Leads Me 593
Closing Remarks & Prayer
Sanctuary 655

SERVING TODAY
Lord’s Supper
Rick Moore   Sammie Carter   Randy Mullins   Gary Hamilton
Rell Robinson   Eddie Greenhill   Jonathan Elkins   Greg Mateyoke
Richie Phillips – N   Kerry Fannin - B
Communion To Sick: E.W. Damron & Homer Edmonds
Nursery: Kelli Mounts & Shirley Burnette
Greeters Next Sunday: Teresa Anthony & Mary Spradlin
Wee Worship – 11 am (Nursery class) Beginner Worship – 11 am (Beg. Class)
Jr. Church – 11:30 am (Grades 1-5)
Jr. High Choir Practice – 6:00
Youth Choir Practice – 7:00

PRAYER REQUESTS – Sick List: Kenson Childers, Nicholas Hillerman, Don Lee, Isabella Justice, Sharon Compton, Jonathan Hensley, Betty Gillispie, Tom Elswick, Lois Maynard, Terri Lockard, Heather Hammond, Clarence Robinson, Roy Nichols, Alan Lee, Walter Weddington, Beverly Adkins, Burman Hamilton, Pete Edmonds, Azzie Bowling, Debbie Reynolds, Sandra Phillips, Jimmy DeBoard, Rita Blackburn, Dorothy Slone, Norma Mullins, Eric Johnson, Jack Reynolds, Edi Mullins, Christine Childers, Judy Robinson, Susan Robinson, Juanita Justice, Rachel Barnes, Bea Stanley, Amanda Munz, Kathy Deskins, Virgil Ray, Jack May, Clifton Tackett, Ross Anderson, Emma Rose Compton, Marie Comer, Carol Boyd, Mark Walz, Paul Ratliff, Keith Deskins, Mary Abshire, Tommy Thacker, David Hamilton, Anna Hamilton, Tommy Conway, Lloyd Salisbury, Inez Bevins, Beatrice Newsom, Frank Morris, Helen Yoquelet, Virgil Mullins, Kelsey Friend, Jr., Margaret Clevinger, Gene King, Kim Bowersock, Jeanette Flannery, Charles Hall, Ruth Hiatt, Nancy Fuller, Artie Salisbury, Wanda Adkins, Jackie Adkins, Eileen Treap, Lucille Smith, Thelmer McClanahan, Mikala Coleman, Wanda Justice, Marie Clark, Mary Damron, Greg & Jeff Mullins, Lorene Cordial, Heath Thompson, Hazel Adkins, Regina Johnson, Bud Dye, Connie Wagner, Joe Moore, Susie Coleman, Delbert Coleman, James Matney, Arizona Smith, Aleia Cornelius, Daniel Newsome, Lora J. Stratton, Mayzona Parker, Alta Hamilton, Arizona Davis, Lillian Belcher, Ray Goins, 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: Herb Cool, Jim Lockard, Archie Hobson Nursing Home: Jurl Bishop, John Robinette, R.B. Clark, Jr., Edith May, Shelby Posey, Marie Comer, Ernestine Gillispie, Delsie Weddington, Michael Carrol, Beulah Robinson, Blanche Howell, Phyllis Cummins, Elmo Pinson. Mission of the Week: Preaching Christ, Ed Bousman

The Senior Citizens’ Choir will begin practice Wednesday, June 1 at 6 pm. All who would like to sing are welcome!

Elderberries who plan to go on the day trip to Jonesboro, TN on Sat., May 21 need to sign up on the bulletin board. Those going on the overnight trip to Nashville, IN June 10-11 must let Bobbie know by May 8 so reservations can be made.

The Preschool and Early Elementary children will present "Growing in God’s Garden" tonight at 6 pm. Their presentation will be in the early part of the service … don’t be late!

Officers & Ladies’ Circle Meeting Today – 5 pm

May 15 – Youth Choir Program (only 2 more rehearsals!)

May 22 – Jr. High Choir Program

June 5-9 – VBS

The Sovereignty of God

Job 34:33

God is the sovereign Lord over the entire universe. He does what is best whether we like it, believe it, accept it, or not. The best course of action for us is to accept His will without question or compromise!

I.  A Question: "Should it be according to thy mind?"

A. If God had to be what we think He ought to be, then He would not be God. Isaiah 55:8-11

B. Why should God’s plan of salvation be according to our mind? Acts 4:12; 2:38; Rev. 2:10

C. Should the church be organized according to our thinking? Mt. 16:18; Eph. 4:11

II.  A Warning: "He will recompense it … "

D. Whether we accept His ways or not, He will not change His plans. II Tim. 2:13

E. God will be gloriied in all His creation one day! Rev. 5:13

III.  A Protest: "And not I."

F. We are not dealing with another man, but the Almighty God!

G. And I am not responsible for your actions --- you must give an account of yourself.

H. I will not share in others’ rebellion against God.

IV.  An Invitation: "Therefore, speak what thou knowest."

I. Go ahead and exercise your freedom.

J. Consider the facts and then act.

Today, you know the truth that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. So, speak it and act upon your faith in Christ. An active, obedient faith is a saving faith!