Coal Run Church of Christ

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
November 21, 2004
Prelude
Special Music: Sammie Carter
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 797
Give Thanks 170
We Are So Blessed 795
Prayer: Eddie Greenhill

THE LORD’S SUPPER
Meditation: E.W. Damron
Why Should He Love Me So? 325
Prayers: Sherwood Cool & E.W. Damron
(Partake of emblems as passed)

OFFERING
Offertory: Sarah Bliffen

MESSAGE
Jerry Bliffen

RESPONSE TO CHRIST’S INVITATION
Trust and Obey 571
Closing Remarks & Prayer
The Family of God 419

SERVING TODAY
Lord's Supper
Robert Edmonds   Steve Dye   Homer Edmonds   Steve Treap
Ken Greenhill   Tony Mims   Jackie Adkins   Chris Case
John Gillispie – N   Steve Slone- B
Communion To Sick:
Homer Edmonds & Jonathan Elkins
Nursery:
Claire West & Willena Moore
Greeters Next Sunday:
Greg & Julie Mateyoke
Wee Worship – 11 am (Nursery class) Beginner Worship – 11 am (Beg. Class)
Jr. Church – 11:30 am (Grades 1-5)
Youth Choir – 7 p.m. (Live Nativity practice)

PRAYER REQUESTS – Sick List: Lucille Smith, Trena Lawson, Scott Spradlin, Robert Paige, Dorothy Hall, Winfred Farley, Hannah Smith, Jeffrey McPeek, Sebrina Maynard, Pearl Hamilton, Nada Jean Adkins, Thelmer McClanahan, Mikala Coleman, Wanda Justice, Casey Rogers, Danny Thacker, Gary Hampton, Patricia Elkins, Rodney Hampton, Arvid Tibbs, Zenna Blackburn, Marlow Tackett, Marie Clark, Homer Adkins, Clifford Collins, Eulavene Edmonds, Doug Hall, Margaret Clevinger, James Wood, Mary Damron, Gary Davis, David Carpenter, Greg & Jeff Mullins, Beverly Mounts, Diana Hamilton, Joyce Bentley, Jamie Anthony, Jeremiah Elswick, Lorene Cordial, Debbie Reynolds, Heath Thompson, Hazel Adkins, Tommy Conway, Regina Johnson, Bud Dye, Jeanette Flannery, Connie Wagner, Shirley Norman, Joe Moore, Bea Stanley, Molly Osborne, David Johnson, Elaine Bertrand, Susie Coleman, Corrine Dye, Mary Evelyn Thompson, Virgil Mullins, Delbert Coleman, James Matney, Arizona Smith, Archie Hobson, Charles May, Aleia Cornelius, Daniel Newsome, Gene Price, Lora J. Stratton, Mayzona Parker, Mae Adkins, Alta Hamilton, Arizona Davis, Lillian Belcher, Ray Goins, Alberta Isaac, Gary Buckley, Carmel Clark, Winkie Gilliam, Brody Hunter, Patty Collins, Joyce Bentley, Cecil Isaac, Cecil Lawson, Wendel Gilliam, L.G. Bevins, Hazel Allen, Sandy Isaac, June Compton, Ruth Scott, Charles Sword, Goldie Gillispie, Margaret Friend, Billie Jo Carter Sympathy to the families of: Jim Conley, Tommy Irick Nursing Home: R.B. Clark, Jr., Edith May, Robert Anthony, James Casebolt, Shelby Posey, Marie Comer, Orville Francis, Ernestine Gillispie, Delsie Weddington, Michael Carrol, Beulah Robinson, Ima Jean Newsome, Blanche Howell, Phyllis Cummins, Elmo Pinson. Mission of the Week: CCYC

Nomination ballots need to be turned in today to one of the elders.

We plan to have a float in the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4th. If you can help with this project, see Stephanie Greenhill.

We welcome Tina Salisbury to our church family! She was baptized into Christ last Sunday night.

Every member of the congregation is challenged to listen through the New Testament the first two months of 2005. This can be accomplished in just 19 minutes a day. "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." We all need more faith and knowledge!

There will be a costume fitting today at 5 p.m. for all Live Nativity characters. Meet in the auditorium.

As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your loved ones, praise God for all His goodness!

 

Joy and Thanksgiving

Nehemiah 8:8-10; 12:27, 43

After 70 years of captivity, Israel returned to its homeland. The temple and the city walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt. Then Ezra, the scribe and the Levites read the book of the law to the people and they mourned because of their sins. But the people were encouraged by their leaders to rejoice in the Lord and praise Him with thanksgiving.

I.  There is a joy only the Lord can give.

A. Isaiah 12:1-6

B. Romans 5:1-2, 10-11

II.  This joy is our strength.

C. His grace is sufficient.

D. II Cor. 4:14-18

III.  This joy leads to practical results.

E. Praise, worship, and thanksgiving (Neh. 8:6)

F. Reading, preaching, and teaching the word. (Neh. 8:8)

G. Fellowship and eating together (Neh. 8:10)

H. Sacrificial giving to God (Neh. 12:43a)

I. Family Happiness (Neh. 12:43b)

J. Outsiders took notice (Neh. 12:43c)

K. Early church (Acts 2:41-47)

IV.  This joy is within reach.

L. Hearing

M. Sorrow for sin

N. Understand clearly

O. Obey earnestly

If you are not a Christian, obey the Lord today and then you can go on your way rejoicing! (Acts 8:38-39)

 

December Events

Dec. 5 Election of leaders, Bible Bowl at Sharondale

Dec. 11 Special Sisters Brunch, Choir Dinner – 6 pm

Dec. 12 Choir Cantata (am), Children’s Program – 6 pm

Dec. 14 HOPE Distribution

Dec. 17 KY Opry Christmas Program

Dec. 18 Live Nativity Dress Rehearsal – 6 pm

Dec. 19, 20 Live Nativity – 6 & 8 pm

Dec. 22 Christmas Singspiration

Dec. 26 Building Fund Offering, Work trip to FL

Dec. 31 Watch Night Service - Zebulon