Page 4 Five Rules for Prosperous Bible Study 1. Study the Bible Prayerfully Before a person ever open his Bible, he should fall down on his knees and ask for God’s blessings. Paul reminds us of this principle as he prays for the Christians at Colossae. “For this reason we also, since October 14, 2018 the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual We want to welcome all of our visitors to today’s service. It is an honor to have you here. understanding” (Colossians 1:9). To help you feel more comfortable we’d like you to know what to expect: 2. Study the Bible Carefully The congregation will be singing several hymns. One must never study the Bible with a flippant and irreverent view of Please feel free to join right in God and His Word. Paul taught Timothy to, “Study to show yourself (Eph. 5:19). approved unto God a workman who does not need to be ashamed, We observe the Lord’s Supper each first day of the week. rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). The unleavened bread and fruit of the vine will be passed to every pew. (I Cor. 11:23-29) 3. Study the Bible Practically After the Lord’s Supper a contribution is taken. For the Word of God to do us any good in this life, we must apply its’ You may participate if you wish, but need not feel any pressure to do so. teachings to our daily life. Paul reminded the Christians in Philippi of (I Cor. 16:2) this when he said, “The things which you learned and received and  Please come worship with us again!!  heard and saw in me, these do and the God of peace will be with you” (Phil 4:9). Schedule of Services and Classes 4. Study the Bible Impartially Morning Worship Services To study God’s word correctly a person must put aside all prejudice, Sunday: 10:00 am bias and preconceived notions of God and His Will. We must have the Evening Worship Services attitude of Samuel who said, “Speak Lord, for your servant hears” (1 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday: 6:00 pm 2nd & 4th Sunday: 12:15 pm Samuel 3:10). We must remember the words of the Proverbs writer; Fellowship Dinner “There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is the 2nd & 4th Sunday: 11:15 am way of death (Proverbs 16:25). Bible Classes: 5. Study the Bible Expectantly Sunday: 9:00 am Wednesday: 6:30 pm For a person to receive the full blessings of Bible study, he must study Ladies’ Bible Study: it expecting several things. For example, we should study the Bible Wednesday: 9:00 am expecting to understand it (Ephesians 3:4). We should study the Bible expecting its principles to bless us as they are applied to our life Contact Us: In SEARCH of the (Psalm 1:1-3). We should study the Bible expecting to learn how to 2900 Briggs Avenue be set free from sin (John 8:32). We should study the Bible expecting Parsons, Kansas 67357 Lord’s Way to learn how to be saved (Acts 2:38). (620) 421-1497 On The Web: www.parsonscofc.com KOAM TV 7 - Sun 7:30 am May God bless each one of us as we apply His will to our lives! Email: [email protected] KKOW 860 AM - Sun 9:00 am Page 2 October 14, 2018 Page 3 LAST WEEK’S NUMBERS BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERS ARIES IN OUR PRAYERS

Week of October 7, 2018 Oct 15 Charles Babb James 5:16 …pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Classes: 13 A.M. Worship: 32 Oct 17 Jeff & Leslie Davis  Roy Nelson is feeling much better. He’s able to sleep now with P.M. Worship: 7 Wednesday: 14 Oct 20 Banks Moore less pain in his shoulder. He has started doing therapy. Contribution: $699.75 Oct 24 Alyssa Moody  Sharon Nelson had the injection in her back and it has relieved some of the pain. OUR SERVANTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR  Gene Bonar had lithotripsy done to break up several kidney A.M. Song Leader: Children's Classes: Today Area-wide singing at Caney stones. They won’t know if it worked until he has x-rays in 2 Audra Moore, Carolyn Evans Gary McGown church of Christ 2:00 pm weeks. Alan Evans Today Friends & Family Day—pot A.M. Sermon:  Kelsi, Megan Cruse’s best friend, is doing much better. They are Adult Sunday Class: luck meal after morning Alan Evans still waiting for Zachary’s test results for cystic fibrosis. Charles Babb service P.M. Sermon:  Kourtney, a friend of the Burts, has been diagnosed with an Adult Wed. Bible Class: Today Men’s meeting after Gene Klingman aggressive cancer in several places. She has two young children. Alan Evans morning service Communion Preparation: Ongoing Needs Oct 17 Ladies’ Bible study 9:00 am Kastle (October)/Evans (November) Mary Bennett, Lois Bonar, Gene Bonar, Lee Diediker, Linda Diediker, Oct 27 Fall Party and hayride at TJ DeCow, Neil Grove, Curtis Jorgensen, Chris Klingman, Jeff Dennis and Rita Burt’s farm Klingman, Loucille Little, Shyanne McGown, Kourtney, Kelsi & News & Notes: at 5:00 pm. Zachary, Kourtney  Caney church of Christ will have a Nov 3 Coffeyville Ladies’ Day 8:30- Mission Fields Fall Areawide Singing from 2:00- 2:15 The Rosie Family, Maracaibo, Venezuela; The Betikara Orphanage, 3:30 this afternoon . Madagascar; Hope Harbor Children’s Home, Claremore, Oklahoma.  If you are planning to attend the Hope Harbor pantry item: College Students Coffeyville Ladies’ Day on Nov. 3 Small styrofoam bowls Brett Bonar, University of Nebraska/Omaha; Shyanne McGown, please put your name on the list Evangel University, Springfield, MO; John Coffey, Harding University in the foyer so Audra can call to Graduate School for Missions; Emlyn Edwards, Wichita State University. He has delivered us from the let them know how many will be domain of darkness and there. transferred us to the kingdom From the bulletin on February 24, 1985  Dennis & Rita Burt will host a Fall of his beloved Son, in whom Welcome: Charles Logan Hudson, grandson born to Charles & Party at their house on Oct. 27 we have redemption, the starting at 5:00 pm. There will be forgiveness of sins. He is the Virginia Bradshaw. Parents are Cathy & Gailen Hudson of a pot-luck meal, fishing and a image of the invisible God, Springdale, ARK. Born Friday, February 15, 1985. the firstborn of all creation. hayride. Congratulations! Colossians 1:13-15 ESV