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Question & Answer by Bobby L. Graham pg 16 Someone inquires, “Were the brothers of Jesus, mentioned in Matthew 12:47, His natural brothers or His cousins?” Bobby explains how flawed assumptions of Roman Catholicism have created confusion on this subject.
I’ll Grind These Stones to Make My Bread by Luke Chandler pg 18 Grinding stones were used in the most mundane of activities, preparing one’s daily bread. Yet, the differences between then and now are fascinating.
2 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com Blessings of Technology
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January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 3 Editorial
Bible Authority by Mark Mayberry
When the chief priests and the elders asked Jesus, “By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You Paragraph Style: 03_Sypnosis -of article this authority?” (Matt. 21:23), they acted with ulterior motives. However, the question is, indeed, vital.
The authority of Jesus Christ is 17). Like Paul and Timothy, we must The reasoning may be valid and affirmed in the Great Commission fight the good fight—heeding Christ’s productive of good (2 Tim. 2:14-19, (Matt. 28:18-20). The apostles, and call and obeying His commands (1 esp. vs. 15; Eph. 3:1-5) or faulty and by extension, God’s people in every Tim. 1:18-20; 6:12-16; 2 Tim. 4:7-8). productive of evil (Jer. 23:36; 2 Pet. generation, should go forth preaching 3:15-16). The outcome depends the gospel. Disciples are baptized in As Our Caregiver upon one’s attitude (John 7:17). the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Jesus’ miracles of healing Spirit. The Greek word exousia refers demonstrate that He is the Great Direct Statements to “power to act, authority” (Thomas, Physician, the balm of Gilead It should go without saying that we 1849). Christ’s authority over both (Matt. 11:2-6; cf. Jer. 8:18-22). Most are bound to obey any direct statement the physical and spiritual realms was importantly, He offers spiritual regarding our obligations to God. A manifested by His miracles (Matt. 9:1- restoration to erring sinners: “I direct statement might take the form 8). As the One who possesses supreme have not come to call the righteous of a positive commandment (Acts power, Jesus has the right to command but sinners to repentance” (Matt. 2:38-40), a prohibition (Eph. 5:3-12), or us in every aspect of our lives. 9:10-13; Mark 2:15-17; Luke 5:29- a factual declaration (Gal. 5:19-23). 32). As we visit the doctor in times The Authority of Jesus Christ of illness, the Lord Jesus can heal Greek verbs communicate authoritative statements in various As Our Creator us from all spiritual maladies. However, if we hope to get well, we forms. The indicative mood is The Bible repeatedly affirms that is must follow the Doctor’s orders! descriptive of something that , as Jesus Christ is our Creator (John opposed to something that might be. 1:1-4; 1 Cor. 8:5-6; Col. 1:15-18; Establishing Bible Authority The subjunctive mood expresses a Heb. 1:1-2). God has a plan and a possibility, probability, exhortation, Realizing that we will be judged by purpose for His chosen people. Let or an axiomatic concept. The the word of God (John 12:48-50), we us, therefore, humbly submit to His imperative mood is used when making must respect the authority of Sacred will and not demonstrate defiance a command, or when the speaker/ Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Col. 3:17). against our Maker, as do wicked and author is encouraging or asking The Holy Spirit caused the inspired rebellious men (Isa. 45:9-13; Ps. 2). someone to do something. All are apostles and prophets to use three employed to express direct commands. As Our Commander basic methods of authorizing religious An exclamation point is not required actions: direct statements, approved The New Testament depicts Christ for a statement to be authoritative. examples, and necessary inferences. as our Commander, especially in the The Lord calls upon us to use our minds closing chapters of the Apocalypse Approved Examples in understanding the will and word (Rev 19:11-16). If we are soldiers of The Scriptures also teach by of God (Col. 1:9-12; Eph. 5:15-17). Christ, then He is our Captain, whom example or illustration (1 Cor. 10:6, we are obligated to obey (2 Tim. How does one understand the 11). Parents know the importance of 2:3-4). Knowing that we are engaged Bible? Precisely, we do so as we setting the right example (Eph. 6:4; in a great spiritual conflict (2 Cor. comprehend any other written Prov. 31:28-29). Christ conducted 10:1-6), let us put on the full armor message: by gathering information, Himself so that, when men saw His of God, that we may stand against solemnly contemplating its meaning, actions, they could know how they the power of darkness (Eph. 6:11- and drawing appropriate conclusions. ought to live (Matt. 16:24; 1 Pet.
4 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 2:21). So likewise, the apostles acted churches of Asia have vanished into for spiritual healing from the under the direction of the Holy Spirit, the mists of history, contemporary One who would heal you? and their example guided the early Christians must of necessity infer that church (1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17; 4:9). Jesus’ counsel is still applicable. Like the Centurion at Capernaum, will you manifest unwavering faith The New Testament records Our Lord condemned the Sadducees in the Supreme Authority of Jesus various divinely approved examples for not concluding that there is a Christ—trusting His word and obeying that illustrate God’s commands. resurrection from God’s statement His will (Matt. 8:5-13)? The confusion These are no less important than to Moses in Exodus 3: “I am the God and division so characteristic of direct statements. In this manner, of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob” (Matt. the religious world would not exist the Holy Spirit shows those 22:23-33). Again, He used this method if men would only learn to respect aspects of obedience, which are in reassuring John the Baptist that He the authority of Christ. Unity would required but may not be expressed was indeed the Christ (Matt. 11:2-6). be attainable if we would “speak as in the form of a command. the oracles of God” (1 Pet. 4:11) and A notable Messianic prophecy preach those “things which are fitting The encounter of Philip and affirms, “The Lord hath sworn, and for sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). the eunuch illustrates the New will not repent, Thou art a priest for Testament teaching on baptism (Acts ever after the order of Melchizedek” 8:38-39; Rom. 6:3-4). The example (Ps. 110:4). This verse necessarily Mark and Sherelyn have labored with the Adoue Street church of the early church demonstrates infers three irrefutable facts: (1) there of Christ in Alvin, TX since 1998, the need for a plurality of elders would be a change in the priesthood; where he serves as the evangelist in each local congregation (Acts (2) a change in the priesthood also and an elder. The church website 14:23; 20:17, 28; Phil. 1:1). necessitated a change in the law as is ascoc.org. His website is markmayberry.net and his email well; and (3) perfection could not Mark Mayberry Editor is [email protected]. Necessary Inferences be attained through the Levitical The expression, “necessary priesthood, thus, it was necessary that inference,” may be a modern another priest should arise after the expression, but its equivalent is found order of Melchizedek (Heb. 7:11-17). in the works of Aristotle and other Greek writers. Necessary inference This concept also appears is simply a part of the reasoning elsewhere (Eph. 4:9-10; etc.). Is a process. When evidence is collected, “necessary inference” binding upon and a conclusion is drawn, such is the conscience? Yes! When the careful our inference. It is “necessary” to the study of God’s word impresses you extent that the evidence demands it. with an inescapable conclusion, however conveyed, you must accept Sometimes we are expected it or be untrue to yourself and God. to conclude points of truth from something other than a direct An inference is binding, not because command or divinely approved man inferred it, but because God example. Necessary inference implied it. Just as “Rembember the is that which must be true even Sabbath day” (Exod. 20:8) implies though it is not explicitly stated. every Sabbath (cf. Num. 15:32–37), so It is implied by what is said. necessary inference is applicable to the observance of the Lord’s supper on Jesus frequently taught through the first day of the week (Acts 20:7). parables, or illustrative stories, calling upon men to infer the significant Conclusion spiritual lesson and apply it to their Jesus is our Creator, Commander, lives: “He who has ears to hear, let him and Caregiver. Will you submit to hear!” In like manner, the Apocalypse the One who made you? Will you repeatedly says, “He that hath an ear, obey the One who commands you? let him hear what the Spirit says to Will you accept the prescription the churches.” Although the seven
January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 5 Meditations “Perverted Persons” in the Temple by Kyle Pope
While the homosexual lifestyle is widely promoted today, it has always been inconsistent with God’s plan and purpose. Kyle surveys this subject, noting that the ancients (like moderns) sought to justify such behavior as sacred and holy.
In Deuteronomy 23:17, God cast out before the children of Israel” stood in front of a building called commanded the Israelites, “There shall (1 Kings 14:24). The Israelites even “St. Paul’s Church,” defending this be no ritual harlot of the daughters of corrupted their own religious practices appointment by saying that it is only Israel, or a perverted one of the sons to allow this practice in their false people’s “interpretation” that the Bible of Israel” (NKJV). The word translated worship. This is evident from what condemns homosexuality. I don’t think “perverted one” in this text is the the Bible tells us about the reforms of the apostle Paul would agree with this! Hebrew word qedesh, meaning “temple Josiah, of whom it says, “…tore down Some of the strongest prohibitions prostitute (man)” (BDB, 873). The old the ritual booths of the perverted against homosexuality in Scripture King James and American Standard persons (qedeshim) that were in the were penned by the apostle Paul (see versions rendered this term “sodomite” house of the Lord…” (2 Kings 23:7). Rom. 1:26-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-10; 1 Tim. 1:8- because of the fact that qedeshim As difficult as it is to consider, God’s 11). No church that truly follows Paul’s (in the plural) were usually ones chosen people had become so wicked teaching can accept this sinful practice. “practicing sodomy and prostitution in that they had come to the point of religious rituals” (footnote from NKJV). committing homosexual acts with When I first learned about all of this, male prostitutes in the temple courts I was reminded of the Israelites. Isaiah In much of the ancient world, itself and imagining that it was holy! warned, “Woe to those who call evil homosexual temple prostitution was good, and good evil; who put darkness quite common. Most in ancient Canaan In August of 2003, the Episcopal for light, and light for darkness; who saw it as something good. When God Church appointed their first-openly put bitter for sweet, and sweet for revealed the above prohibition to practicing homosexual as a bishop. This bitter!” (Isa. 5:20). Our world may not Moses, He was condemning something denomination long ago abandoned any yet have come to the point that the that the world of Moses’s day would pretense of following and respecting Israelites did, but with events such as have seen as an act of religious piety. biblical authority. In their teachings this occurring and “religious” leaders Ironically, this very word comes from and practice, they in no way resemble twisting and ignoring Scripture to the root qdsh which means “separated, the Lord’s church that is described defend it, I wonder, how long will it be or holy” (BDB, 871). Such a person in the New Testament. Even so, they before our world reaches that point? was (as their world saw it) a “sacred continue to appeal to the name of “‘All flesh is as grass, and all the glory person, temple prostitute” (Koehler, Jesus and call themselves “Christians.” of man as the flower of the grass. The 826). It is God who told the Israelites Scripture teaches, “Let everyone who grass withers, and its flower falls away, that this was not holy, but instead, an names the name of Christ depart from but the word of the Lord endures abomination to Him (see Deut. 23:18). iniquity” (2 Tim. 2:19). Can I consider forever.’ Now this is the word which by myself a “Christian” if I continue in the gospel was preached to you” (1 Pet. Despite this prohibition, the behavior that the Lord condemns? 1:24-25). May God’s people retain the Israelites, on various occasions, courage and the love for the Lord and allowed this very practice to occur. As the years have passed, more His word to cling to the truth no matter When Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, and more religious groups have come how far away from it our world turns. reigned, the Bible tells us, “And to accept homosexual behavior, with there were also perverted persons more and more preachers, members, (qedeshim) in the land. They did and religious leaders openly embracing according to all the abominations it. Years ago, when this first made of the nations which the Lord had the news, an Episcopalian bishop
6 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com Kyle preaches for the Olsen Park Sources church of Christ in Amarillo, TX. Brown, Francis, Samuel Rolles Driver, Koehler, Ludwig, and Walter He has written several books and Charles Augustus Briggs. The Hebrew and published by Truth Publications, Baumgartner. including How We Got the Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Bible. The church website is and English Lexicon. Oxford: Clarendon Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1958. Kyle Pope olsenpark.com. He can be Press, 1977. reached at [email protected].
January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 7 Women’s Insights
Purify Us by Sherelyn Mayberry
Purification is a life long process to which we must be consistently committed: “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Cor. 7:1).
In the song, “Purify Us” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual minds to be conformed to God. Dross is burned away, Songs #576), we learn of our need for purification from the and we can see the love and peace that God offers. dross that enters our souls because of sin. We look to the Lord to restore us to a state of cleanness by overcoming Having been purged from sin, we become golden temptation and filling our hearts with God’s love and vessels of righteousness, made complete in Him. Denying peace. Having been perfected in obedience to His word, ungodliness and worldly desires, we live sensibly, we become vessels of righteousness and good works. righteously, and godly—being purified by Jesus, zealous for good works (Titus 2:11-14). Let us continually think Our Restoring Lord provides the perfect law of liberty on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good to guide us to restoration and lead us in the path of report, excellent, and praiseworthy (Phil. 4:8). As we righteousness (Pss. 19:7; 23:3). Through obedience to the are purified in thought and heart, we draw near to God. law of the Lord, we become a royal priesthood, called out of Cleansing our hands from sin and purifying our hearts, darkness into God’s glorious light. Accordingly, we have the we grow in oneness with Him (Jas. 4:8). As we fix our confidence to enter the holy place, having been cleansed eyes on Jesus, the hope of His appearing causes us to by the blood of Jesus. With a sincere heart full of faith, we purge sin from our lives to be like Him (1 John 3:3). are sprinkled clean, and our bodies are washed with living water (1 Pet. 2:9-12; Heb. 10:19-22). As priests standing in We have the treasure of the Light in our earthen vessels. His holy place, we should have clean hands and a pure heart The life of Jesus is manifested in our bodies through His (Ps. 24:3-5). Thus, being restored to God’s favor through death, so we are honored to work for Him (2 Cor. 4:7, this purifying process, we can have the joy of salvation, 10-12). Rather than engaging in the impurity of sexual and His face will shine upon us (Pss. 51:10-12; 80:3, 7, 19). immorality, God intends that we possess our vessels in sanctification and honor (1 Thess. 4:3-7). Being freed from Like silver and gold, God’s people are refined in sin, let us be busy with the Lord’s work. In obedience to the testing fire. As temptations come, we are tried in the truth, we must fervently love one another from the the furnace of affliction (Isa. 48:10). The Lord tests our heart, especially our brethren (1 Pet. 1:22). As we forgive hearts so that we might be made pure (Prov. 17:3). He and comfort those who repent, we are tested vessels. wants to know if we love Him with all our heart and soul The Lord seeks to know whether we are obedient in all (Deut. 13:3-4; Ps. 26:2). The messenger, John the Baptist, things (2 Cor. 2:6-9). Abstaining from evil, we should be a prepared the way for Jesus’ coming. He came “as a clean “vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, smelter and purifier of silver,” purifying the sons of Levi, prepared for every good work” (2 Tim. 2:19-21). along with all responsive Israelites (Mal. 3:1-3). Christians are the priesthood today, refined to present offerings in righteousness (1 Pet. 2:5, 9). As we call on the Lord’s name during the day of testing, He will say, “They are My Sherelyn is the wife of Mark Mayberry who labors with the people.” We should reply, “The Lord is my God” (Zech. Adoue Street congregation in Alvin, TX as an evangelist and 13:9). Despite all attempts at self-justification, lukewarm elder. She can be reached at [email protected]. Christians are, in reality, wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked (Rev. 3:17-18). By reproof and discipline from God, coupled with our repentance, we are molded in our Sherelyn Mayberry
8 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 9 Doctrine Reflections on Romans: God’s Good News by David Flatt
The gospel is God’s good news to humanity. It was anticipated by the prophets but revealed through the person of Jesus Christ.
Have you heard the news? News is is a dissertation of how God used the While Paul’s introduction resonates important to us. We often begin and Messiah to fulfill the Old Testament. within a Roman framework, it also end our days watching the news. Why carries a Jewish echo. He refers to the do we care about the news? Why do More specifically, God’s news is prophets, the Holy Scriptures, and we concern ourselves with the day’s about what He has done for the world the seed of David—all are meaningful events at home and abroad? Mainly, through His Son, Jesus Christ, our to Israelites. God’s special covenant we want to know how events have Lord. The descriptive terms Paul uses with David (2 Sam. 7:8-16) was fulfilled reshaped our world and changed to identify the Messiah are quite bold through Jesus, the Messiah. Peter our lives. Beginning his letter to the in a Roman context. In the Roman referenced and explained this covenant saints at Rome, Paul identifies the Empire, Caesar was lord or king. in his sermon on the day of Pentecost gospel as God’s news for the world: Similarly, the expression “son of God” (Acts 2:29-31). In our present study of was affixed to the Roman emperors. Romans, this is the first connection Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, For example, Roman coins were called to be an apostle, set apart made between Jesus and Israel, but inscribed with claims of Caesar being it will certainly not be the last. for the gospel of God, which he “son of god” (cf. Matt. 22:15-22). promised beforehand through his While Jesus’ royal pedigree is prophets in the Holy Scriptures, In light of this background, Paul’s concerning His Son, who was impressive, His resurrection from the introduction is audacious. The dead is profoundly consequential. descended from David according recipients of this letter, living at the to the flesh and was declared to be He was declared to be the Messiah epicenter of the Roman Empire, had the Son of God in power according by His resurrection from the dead. to the Spirit of holiness by his pledged allegiance, not to Caesar, No Caesar—past, present, or future— resurrection from the dead, Jesus but another King, Jesus Christ. could make such a claim. Claims Christ our Lord (Rom. 1:1-4). Potentially, this could be viewed as of divinity by Roman rulers were treasonous and punishable by death. God has good news for the world. disproved the moment they took The saints at Rome were proof of the their last breaths. Jesus died but Paul was chosen to proclaim the gospel’s power and gave Paul hope message of what God did for the lived again; His resurrection forever for its potential westward expansion. changed the world and our place in it. world through the Messiah. The good Their commitment must have been news of God was anticipated and encouraging to the apostle. An understanding of the promised in the past by the prophets resurrection caused Paul to obey and Scriptures. Yet, we must ask, “To Next, Paul identifies the human King Jesus. Having received grace what, exactly, is Paul referring?” ancestry of God’s Son: Jesus came and a new vocation—apostleship from a royal family, irrelevant to the —Paul’s identity was transformed In reading this expression, Romans, but essential to the Israelite we typically think of a couple of by the resurrected Christ. The same people—the seed of David. This was true of the saints at Rome. They prophecies regarding the Messiah. royal dynasty pre-dated the Roman Paul is not referencing a couple of understood who they were in light of Empire and the Caesars by a thousand the news of God’s Son. While separated prophecies when he uses the phrase years. The Roman Empire had only “the Holy Scriptures.” Instead, he by distance and ethnicity, they were been in existence for about seventy now part of God’s family, sharing a is explaining how the entire Old years at the time of this writing. Testament anticipated the good news mutual faith with all other believers. of God through the Messiah. Romans
10 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com What Does God’s News Mean? believers everywhere can be injustice increases in the world, will united into the family of God. God set it right—and if so, how? The When I was a sophomore in high answer to these questions is Jesus, school, one day, someone walked Revealing God’s the Messiah. Paul will explain that God into our classroom and whispered in Righteousness sets the world aright through Jesus the ear of our science teacher. With a Christ His Son. Additionally, He can surprised look on his face, he turned The gospel reveals the righteousness also justify us if we believe what He has on the TV. Images of the burning of God. To understand the meaning done through Jesus, i.e., understand, World Trade Center towers came on of this phrase, “dikaiosunē theou” accept, and obey the gospel. the screen. Many reading this vividly in the Greek, we need more than a remember that September morning. Greek lexicon. Yes, biblical terms Lastly, to briefly illustrate God As news began to break about the must be defined with their original justifying the world by faith, Paul cites details of what had happened, our linguistic meanings; however, this Habakkuk: “Behold, his soul which is attention turned to an important is only half of understanding how lifted up is not upright in him: but the question: what does this mean? it is used. It is important that we just shall live by his faith” (Hab. 2:4). also consider the biblical context. Habakkuk has a complaint against News of life and death reshapes God. The Israelites were characterized our reality. The lives of thousands in What is the righteousness of God? Is by lawlessness, violence, and injustice New York City were forever altered it some moral quality that is transferred (Hab. 1:1-4). Did God care? If so, what in an instant. As a nation, we are to believers? Some have advanced was He going to do about it? How still struggling with the implications this mistaken concept, but it falls would He punish sin? How should the and consequences of the events of short in conveying what Paul is trying faithful respond? Trusting in the Lord, September 11, 2001. In a more hopeful to communicate. The righteousness we have confidence that He will punish way, what God did for humanity of God relates to His justice and the evil and reward the righteous. In through His Son forever changed faithfulness, which becomes more other words, just will live by faith. the world. Through Jesus’ death evident as we get into the heart of on the cross, and His subsequent Paul’s writing. The righteousness of Justification by faith is a significant resurrection, He destroyed evil, sin, God must address two issues: (1) How theme of this letter. The Jews believed and death—offering new life. will God be faithful to the covenant that that justification was achieved by He made with Abraham? (2) How will keeping the law, i.e., their works. For Paul and the saints at Rome, God bring justice to an unjust world? Paul will explain that this is not the the gospel transformed their lives case. Throughout time, the justified, and reshaped their destinies. More As will be discussed in detail later, or righteous, have been qualified broadly, the good news of God can God made a covenant with Abraham, as such due to having faith in God’s save everyone. Paul was eager to a binding agreement through which righteousness. What about us? Do we explain the implications of God’s news He would right the world (Gen. 12, 15). trust in God’s righteousness or our to the people of Rome. He wrote, He wished to save, not only Abraham’s family, but also the whole world (Rom. own doing? If you are uncertain about So I am eager to preach the gospel 4). Justice is a legal concept. God’s what God has done in the past, or what to you also who are in Rome. For I righteousness, or justice, is based He has promised to do in the future, am not ashamed of the gospel, for on this covenant. His dealings with continue reading. In Romans, Paul it is the power of God for salvation proves that the covenant faithfulness to everyone who believes, to the Abraham reflect His covenant-justice. of God has been kept through the Jew first and also to the Greek. God was faithful to the covenant He For in it the righteousness of God good news of the Messiah. By faith, is revealed from faith for faith, as made with Abraham. He was faithful God will welcome us into His family. it is written, “The righteous shall to it despite Israel’s corresponding live by faith” (Rom. 1:14-17, ESV). unfaithfulness. More broadly, His Considering the Consequences dealings with humanity are fair We joyfully sing, “The Gospel Is Consider the consequences of the and impartial, even when His for All,” but have we considered the gospel. All mankind can be saved actions may not appear as such. full meaning and consequence of through faith. The resurrection of this? Like Simon Peter, we often fail Jesus destroyed the ethnic barrier The justice of God is oft discussed to recognize the full consequence between Jews and Gentiles (Eph. in the Old Testament, especially the of the truths that we confess. 2:11-22). By faith in Jesus Christ, Psalms. When people do bad things, will God do anything about it? As
January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 11 Changing Our Attitudes with the gospel. We owe a debt of love to our fellow man (Rom. First, if the gospel is for all, we 13:8-10). Love, which is expressed must change the way we view our through empathy and humility, will fellow man. We must reject the self- significantly aid us in our work of constructed walls of race, class, sharing the gospel with other people. and social status (Gal. 3:24-29; Eph. Like Paul, we must find common 2:11-22). While the gospel broke down ground with people to save them: ethnic barriers between people, the world continually tries to rebuild For though I am free from all, I have them. Paul was concerned about made myself a servant to all, that this happening in Rome between I might win more of them. To the Christians of Jewish and pagan Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the backgrounds. Rather than forming law I became as one under the law Jewish churches and Gentile churches, (though not being myself under they needed to be united in love. the law) that I might win those Today, people continue to divide, under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside conquer, and oppress through the use the law (not being outside the law of race, class, and social status. The of God but under the law of Christ) gospel proves that our Creator does that I might win those outside the not show partiality within the human law. To the weak I became weak, family, and neither must we (Acts that I might win the weak. I have 10:34-35). Instead, let us promote the become all things to all people, that message of reconciliation through by all means I might save some. I the resurrected Lord (2 Cor. 5:17-19). do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its Learning to Love blessings (1 Cor. 9:19-23, ESV). Second, if the gospel is for all, we Conclusion must learn to love. James and John wished to call down fire from heaven In Romans, Paul is telling us a story and destroy the Samaritans in response of love. There is a sturdy scaffolding on to their rejection of Jesus, likely which all this rests. Paul will explain appealing to the example of Elijah as the framework of Abraham, the Law of justification (Luke 9:51-54; 2 Kings Moses, and Israel. However, Romans 1:9-16). Yet, Jesus rebuked them by is much more than a theological term saying, “…Ye know not what manner paper. It is a story about the Creator’s of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man unchanging, self-giving love for us, His is not come to destroy men’s lives, creation. The ending of this story has but to save them…” (Luke 9:55-56, already been told. The Creator is going KJV). The sons of Zebedee needed to be united in love with His family to learn love. They needed to see the through the Messiah and by the Spirit. Samaritans as Jesus saw them: people The question for us is, will we be part made in the image of God who needed of this story by faith and love? a Savior. Love is the lens through which we should view our fellow man. Engaging the World Third, if the gospel is for all, we David and his family began laboring with the Fry Road must engage the world by love. church of Christ in Houston, TX After tearing down the walls in our in 2019. The church website is hearts and learning to love, we fryroad.org. He can be reached are ready to approach the world at [email protected]. David Flatt
12 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 13 The Church of Christ
The Church in Prophecy by David Dann
Many disparage the church, treating it as inconsequential. Yet, Scripture declares that it reflects God’s manifold wisdom— formulated before the foundation of the world, foreshadowed in the prophets, and fulfilled on the day of Pentecost.
Concerning the relationship in the heavenly places, according be destroyed; and the kingdom shall between Christ and the church, the to the eternal purpose which He not be left to other people; it shall apostle Paul writes, “For the husband accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord” break in pieces and consume all these is head of the wife, as also Christ is (Eph. 3:10-11). Rather than being an kingdoms, and it shall stand forever” head of the church; and He is the afterthought, a stopgap solution, or (v. 44). According to the prophecy, Savior of the body” (Eph. 5:23). The something that may be separated during the days of the Roman Empire, same apostle also wrote of the church from a relationship with Christ, the God would set up an everlasting saying, “There is one body and one truth is that the church is a crucial part kingdom that will never be destroyed. Spirit, just as you were called in one of God’s eternal purpose and plan. hope of your calling” (Eph. 4:4). The Since the church has always been a Several hundred years before word translated “church” in our English vital part of God’s plan of redemption, the birth of Christ, the prophet Joel Bibles is the Greek word ekklesia, we should expect to find that it was foreshadowed a time in the future derived from ek, “out of,” and klesis, “a prophesied and promised in Scripture in which God would call a people to calling.” While it is sometimes used to before it was present in the world. Himself to be saved (Joel 2:28-32). refer to local groups of saved people According to the prophecy, by a great assembling and working together in The Church Prophesied miraculous outpouring of power, the Spirit of God would signal the arrival various places, such as the church Several centuries before the birth of of the day of salvation in which people that was at Antioch, it is also used of Jesus, the prophets Isaiah and Micah would be called into a relationship “the whole company of the redeemed foretold the establishment of a spiritual with the Lord unto salvation. throughout the present era” (Vine, 42). house of God (Isa. 2:2-3; Mic. 4:1-2). In other words, Jesus Christ sacrificed According to the prophecy, at some The Church Promised Himself on the cross to purchase later time, the word of the Lord would people, through His blood, who would go forth from Jerusalem, resulting in During His earthly ministry and become part of a called out body of the the establishment of God’s house. before His death, Jesus responded saved that are in fellowship with Him. to Peter’s faithful confession, saying, While captive in Babylon, about “And I also say to you that you are The Church Planned six hundred years before the birth of Peter, and on this rock I will build My Many view the church in a negative Christ, the prophet Daniel was allowed church, and the gates of Hades shall light, expressing that they want Jesus, by God to interpret the dream of King not prevail against it. And I will give but not the church. Others, who have Nebuchadnezzar, in which an image you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, been taught the false doctrine of representing four successive world and whatever you bind on earth will dispensational premillennialism, view empires, beginning with Babylon and be bound in heaven, and whatever it as an afterthought, or a stopgap, concluding with Rome, was stricken you loose on earth will be loosed in that God put in place when Jesus and destroyed by a stone, “And the heaven” (Matt. 16:18-19). In promising was rejected. Yet, the church has stone that struck the image became to establish His church, Christ makes always been an essential part of God’s a great mountain and filled the it clear that the church had not yet plan. Paul writes of “the intent that whole earth” (Dan. 2:35). Regarding been established prior to His death, now the manifold wisdom of God the fourth empire, which would be nor had the prophecies concerning the might be made known by the church Rome, Daniel says, “And in the days church been fulfilled at this point. It is to the principalities and powers of these kings the God of heaven will also essential to notice that the Lord set up a kingdom which shall never uses the concepts of the “church” and
14 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com the “kingdom” interchangeably in which is composed of those who are referring to this coming arrangement. “fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” Before dying on the cross, Jesus (Eph. 2:19). The prophecy of Daniel promised that His body of saved has been fulfilled so that Paul could people would soon come into write, “He has delivered us from the being. In light of the Old Testament power of darkness and conveyed us prophecies of the coming kingdom, into the kingdom of the Son of His Jesus spoke to His disciples, saying, love, in whom we have redemption “Assuredly, I say to you that there are through His blood, the forgiveness of some standing here who will not taste sins” (Col. 1:13-14). The prophecy of death till they see the kingdom of Joel has been fulfilled so that Peter God present with power” (Mark 9:1). could write to Christians, saying, The arrival of the coming kingdom “But you are a chosen generation, would not be delayed by thousands a royal priesthood, a holy nation, of years, but would instead arrive on His own special people, that you the scene while His apostles were may proclaim the praises of Him still living. Before His death, Jesus who called you out of darkness into promised that His kingdom would His marvelous light” (1 Pet. 2:9). soon make a powerful entrance into the world. Shortly after His death and Ever since the first Pentecost, resurrection, the Bible says, “Then He following the resurrection and said to them, ‘Thus it is written, and ascension of Christ, the church has thus it was necessary for the Christ been a present reality in this world. to suffer and to rise from the dead God planned, purposed, prophesied, the third day, and that repentance and promised the church as the and remission of sins should be arrangement in which we can find preached in His name to all nations, fellowship and peace with Him. As beginning at Jerusalem. And you are we consider the wisdom and plan of witnesses of these things. Behold, God, we should be moved to echo I send the Promise of My Father the words of the apostle Paul: “to upon you; but tarry in the city of Him be glory in the church by Christ Jerusalem until you are endued with Jesus to all generations, forever power from on high” (Luke 24:46- and ever. Amen” (Eph. 3:21). 49). Just before His ascension, Jesus promised that people would soon Sources be called into a saved relationship Vine, W.E. Merrill F. Unger, and William with Him beginning at Jerusalem. White Jr. Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Conclusion Words. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson As a result of the preaching that Publishers, 1996. occurred on Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit’s power was poured out on the apostles, the Bible says, “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about David has labored with the three thousand souls were added Hebron Lane Church of to them…And the Lord added to Christ in Shepherdsville, KY, the church daily those who were since 2016. He and his wife, Cynthia, have been blessed being saved” (Acts 2:41, 47b). with six children. The church David Dann website is hebronlane. The prophecies of Isaiah and Micah com. He can be reached at have been fulfilled in the church, [email protected].
January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 15 Bobby actively participates in fill-in preaching, Belize trips, teaching an hour each Bobby L. Graham day at Athens Bible School, and in gospel meeting work. He and his wife, Karen, have three children. He can be reached at bobbylgraham@pclnet.
QUESTION. Were the brothers of Jesus, mentioned in Matthew 12:47, His natural brothers or His cousins? ANSWER.
When Jesus was addressing the of Nazareth, His detractors, who were connection to “mother.” The verse crowd, as recorded in Matthew 12:46- most surely qualified to know of whom mentions “mother” and “brothers,” 50, someone told Him that His mother they spoke in matters of the family, and Mark 6:3 also mentions “sisters” and brothers were outside trying then also mentioned His brothers— in a parallel account. Yes, it is true to speak to Him. He then stated the James, Joses, Simon, and Judas in that “brother” does sometimes refer principle that His spiritual family Matthew 13:55. In commenting on to relatives in a broader sense, like consisted of those willing to do the this verse, Adam Clarke wisely says, cousins; however, it is highly unlikely will of the Father in heaven. The “Why should the children of another that cousins were here intended, question arises about the identity family be brought in here to share because others in Jesus’ immediate of the brothers mentioned here. a reproach which it is evident was family were included. If the real mother designed for Joseph the carpenter, of Jesus was meant and the real sisters Their identity was not questioned Mary his wife, Jesus their son, and also, then it would be incredible for in ancient times, because the human their other children?” (Clarke, Vol. 5, the writer to change from one meaning doctrines concerning the immaculate 152).” It does seem in this instance, to another in the same account conception and perpetual virginity of as in many others, the inventors when mentioning “brothers.” Birth Mary had not yet been formulated. of religious fables and myths have mother, real sisters, but something- When Mary is allowed to bear children crafted a solution that does not solve other-than-real brothers? Never. It after Jesus was born, according to the anything by inserting the brothers of defies both reason and logic! Scriptures, then it is not necessary to a sister of Mary named Mary, wife of “cover-up” her children and claim they Cleophas. Even if her sons had similar Sources were cousins. “It was only in ages after names to those of Jesus’ brothers, Clarke, Adam. Clarke’s Commentary. men had invented religious doctrines the natural, obvious, necessary, New York: Abingdon Cokesbury incompatible with the obvious truth and simple meaning of “brothers” Press. No Date. of Matthew’s words, that ingenious in this context is circumvented interpretations were devised to relieve by this unnatural explanation. Coffman, Burton. Burton Coffman the embarrassment,” says Burton Commentary on the Whole Bible. Coffman in commenting on this verse. Another line of reasoning which we StudyLight.org. http://classic. consider, also supporting the natural studylight.org/com/bcc/view. When Jesus suffered rejection by meaning of “brothers,” is the contextual cgi?book=mt&chapter=013. His peers in His boyhood hometown
16 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 17 Archaeology I’ll Grind These Stones to Make My Bread by Luke Chandler
Grinding stones were used in the most mundane of activities, preparing one’s daily bread. Yet, the differences between then and now are fascinating.
One of the most common activities, is mostly unknown in our How does one recognize grinding discoveries in a Bible-lands excavation culture. How did it work? Domestic stones among the many rocks is a set of grinding stones that were grinding stones came in pairs with a uncovered in a typical excavation? used to turn grain into flour. Grinding small, handheld upper-stone and a Grinding stones have distinctive stones were as common in biblical larger lower-stone. The user placed shapes that make them recognizable homes as sinks are in modern kitchens. grains, such as barley or wheat, on the by a trained excavator. Lower grinding Virtually every family had these stone lower-stone and rubbed the upper- stones are generally long, flat on one tools that helped convert grain into stone back and forth over them to side, and shaped something like a bread. pulverize the material. This process rounded rectangle. Upper grinding produced flour for making bread, but stones are smaller and rounder, flat Grinding grain into flour, once one can imagine the tiny bits of broken- on the grinding side, and typically among the most common household off stone mixed into some of the loaves. designed to fit a woman’s hand. Upper
Lower (L) and upper (R) grinding stones freshly excavated at biblical Lachish.
18 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com and lower stones are often found close together, so the discovery of one makes it easier to spot the other. Understanding these stones helps us to visualize biblical events better. One can imagine grinding stones in use every day around the tents and homes of Israel, turning barley and wheat into bread flour. These elements appear in the stories of many individuals, including Abraham, Joseph, Gideon, Ruth, David, and Ezekiel, among others. The wicked Abimelech was mortally wounded by a lower grinding stone thrown by a woman (Judg. 9:51-54). Many offerings in the Old Law, including those of Aaron and the priests consisted of ground flour (Lev. 6:15, 20). Israelites were forbidden to take a grinding stone (or “millstone”) as collateral on a loan because its loss could easily push a family into An upper grinding stone fits this woman’s hand perfectly, even after 3,000 years. starvation (Deut. 24:6). Ground, unleavened flour was used for Passover the day of the Son of Man, He said, these little ones who believe in me to bread (Exod. 12). “There will be two women grinding sin, it would be better for him if a great together. One will be taken and the millstone [grinding stone] were hung Grinding grain was included in the other left” (Luke 17:35). In Mark 9:42, around his neck and he were thrown everyday scenes that Jesus used to Jesus said, “Whoever causes one of into the sea.” Even today, Christians use illustrate His teachings. In describing a form of simple bread to memorialize Jesus’ crucifixion (1 Cor 10:16). An accurate picture of grinding stones, and how they were used, brings us a step closer to understanding people and events from Bible times. Despite vast differences in geography and lifestyle, we can see their lives with increasing clarity, and their examples become more relatable for modern-day seekers.
Luke is an elder and an evangelist with the North Terrace Church of Christ in the Tampa, FL area, where he and his wife, Melanie, are raising their five children. He has taught Luke Chandler Archaeology at Florida College and participated in ten archaeological expeditions in Israel under the auspices of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Luke leads regular tours to the Bible lands and Europe. The church website is northterracechurch.com. His Bible & Archaeology blog is www.lukechandler.wordpress.com. He may be reached at [email protected]. The author’s son, Caleb, demonstrating the use of ancient grinding stones at biblical Shiloh.
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Beneficial Online Resources by Tim Matheny
This article highlights online resources, which are very usable and low-cost, that Christians can access to be more effective in their personal Bible study and publicly presenting the word of God.
We are right to be concerned as lists, contrasts, and comparisons. Teaching Bible Classes about the negative implications of This type study is encouraged in middle My fellow teachers keep showing our technology-saturated world. school, high school, and adult classes. me excellent online resources for Bible Furthermore, we are indebted to those classes for all ages: While, like much who are sounding such warnings I am excited by online tools that of the world’s media, most of YouTube and helping us to shield ourselves encourage in-depth Bible study. is utterly unwatchable for a myriad of from the powerful attacks of Satan. For those unfamiliar with such methods, there is an excellent reasons, some are using it for good. The We are also right to be excited about free introduction to all aspects of Bible Project channel, for instance, is technological tools that are readily inductive study available from a a useful video collection that bridges available for Christians to use in the company that promotes it. Please learning styles in delivering smart service of God. In this particular article, understand that this company sells and thorough overviews of the books my task is to point out such tools and resources for inductive Bible study, of the Bible. Skip their collections highlight some ways in which I am but the introductory summary is free of word studies and systematic seeing them used. My specific focus will at precept.org/bible-study-tools. To theology and go straight to the be on tools that are readily available download the summary, click the playlists labeled “Old Testament” to Christians, at low or no additional download link below the heading “How and “New Testament.” As with any cost, not specific to a single computing To Study the Bible Inductively.” (Note: other commentary, recognize that platform, and not primarily designed you will have to provide your name it is the work of humans and review for scholars or preachers. Other writers and email address to download the any of the text-interpreting videos to have assessed such tools at length, and summary document. However, that determine whether or not you can use their value to those who need them is small inconvenience was worth it to me them at all, and if you can, whether undoubtedly high. Yet, for the broad to receive such useful information.) you will need to inform students of range of Christians’ needs, many very inaccuracies or theological bias. usable tools are readily available. I recognize that some do not want to mark up their Bibles for fear that it It’s no shock that students love Bible Study will make the text harder to read. In games. The trick is finding platforms this regard, I am particularly excited where you can build games that At the Brentwood congregation, we about a new tool currently in early reinforce truths that you want students teach a class for our middle-schoolers testing from the free online Bible to know or to effectively complement and their parents on how to study the study suite, Blue Letter Bible, called other aspects of what you are doing in Bible inductively (carefully reading and ScriptureMark (scripturemark.org), the classroom. One platform that I have observing the text before proceeding which is free and allows you to use seen used at almost every grade level, on to interpreting what has been your web browser to select a passage and in my secular work, all the way observed, and then applying what has of Scripture and then mark it up with into college-level General Education been understood to our knowledge a set of virtual tools and save it to your classes, is Kahoot (kahoot.com for of God and our behavior). We teach computer. The result is a visual map of teachers and kahoot.it for students). students first to mark everything that the passage just as you would get with The site allows you to build quizzes will affect their understanding of the colored pencils or highlighters, without that can be used either collaboratively text, e.g., references to God, Christ, any markings in your paper Bible. or competitively, by individual and the Spirit; frequent or doctrinal students, or in teams, on web browsers words; and structural elements such
22 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com or phone apps. You can create your complement a lesson rather than those Google lookups, are the information- own quizzes with test banks. One of designed to be the lesson. However, bearing internet. Pew Research’s our teachers has created a test bank sharing those slides with others can 2019 Social Media survey indicates of hundreds of questions from which be difficult, with the wide range of that nearly 70% of U.S. adults use he can pull material to create a starter computing platforms available to Facebook and young adults 18-29 or refresher quiz in his classroom. users. I recommend sharing them via years old use Instagram at that rate Google Slides, or if you do not wish as well. More than 50% of Facebook, Staying within the text is crucial to to deal with Google, then sharing Instagram, and YouTube users report proper analysis, yet there are times in via SlideShare (slideshare.net). using these sites daily. We may detest Bible study where a picture is worth their misuse, but ignoring those outlets a thousand words—if it is a picture Two of Tufte’s most significant ignores people we want to reach. of the words themselves! Teachers in criticisms of traditional slides is many disciplines regularly use such that they are sequential (and thus Finally, our congregation streams images, known commonly as “word promote only the speaker’s thought our worship services using Facebook clouds.” They are used to present a rather than being able to let students Live. This is a free and highly available visual interpretation of how frequently share in the discussion) and thin on platform that also allows us to have a particular words are used in a passage information. Both assessments have visual archive of services in addition of Scripture. It is impressive to have a merit. I recommend occasionally to our audio podcasts of sermons. passage open up to learners visually using the free web-based tool Prezi (for instance, revealing the preeminent (prezi.com) to create non-sequential, Resources place of God and Christ in the doctrinal web-based presentations that can https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ and moral instruction of Colossians 3:1- be navigated around, rather than wordsalad-smart-word-clouds/ 16)! Free or very inexpensive tools exist flipped through like a deck of cards. id545164778 to create word clouds from any text: To convey more than your slideshow wordle.net is a word cloud generating does, create complementary videos https://kahoot.com for teachers and site that has installers for both Macs that convey additional information https://kahoot.it for students and PCs, while WordSalad is an iOS before or after the lesson. These videos https://prezi.com/ app that also creates word clouds. do not have to be complicated (I love https://www.precept.org/bible-study- tools/ https://www.scripturemark.org/ https://www.slideshare.net/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCMbmwxDM8tNhg80_ocyTfzA http://www.wordle.net/ Tufte, Edward R. The Cognitive Style of PowerPoint: Pitching Out Corrupts Within. 2nd Ed. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press, 2006.
Visual Presentation the creative work done over the last Renowned social scientist, Edward few years by the Martinez, GA, Church Tim has worked for Apple for Tufte, has said that “PowerPoint allows of Christ on YouTube), and are easily more than thirty years and is speakers to pretend that they are giving shared through social media sites. passionate about technology, a real talk, and audiences to pretend but his first love is for the Lord that they are listening.” This should I realize we have lamented the evils and his family. He and his wife, Margaret, are members of the give teachers and preachers pause! of social media, even in this article, Tim Matheny Brentwood congregation in Still, there are useful organizational but let us recognize that, for many Nashville, TN. He can be reached qualities to slides designed to people, these sites, augmented by at [email protected].
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Review of Logos by Steve Wolfgang
Logos Bible Software is promoted as “Your Personal Bible Study Assistant.” Many students of God’s word rely upon Logos for quick access to 100s or 1000s of resources, and in-depth study of Sacred Scripture
How is one to choose the “best” powerful, extensive (and expensive!)— Logos (the current version is Logos Bible software program? In some unquestionably are Logos and 3) seemed logical. Since Accordance ways, that’s like asking, “What is the Accordance. This article is not intended was initially available only on Apple ‘best’ Bible translation?” One clear as a detailed “comparison review,” and platforms, Logos made more sense answer is: “The one you will read!” Jared Saltz is writing an article about for those in the Microsoft “universe.” So it is with choosing a software Accordance (his favorite). However, the package that is best for you: Get two programs are so similar in many Indeed, for years, this was one of one that you can and will use! respects that it is virtually impossible the fundamental differences between to describe one without referencing Logos and Accordance. One was In other ways, the question is the other, and I will occasionally point available on Apple platforms; the reminiscent of older controversies in out some differences and similarities. other on Microsoft Windows-oriented other technological arenas. Some can Both are outstanding—in my opinion, systems. Logos was designed, in remember the great cassette/8-track well worth their price tags—and fact, by ex-Microsoft employees who or VHS/Beta debates of yesteryear, potential users will not go wrong left the corporation in the 1990s to or perhaps the Apple/Microsoft with either one. Though I’ve been a produce high-quality Bible-study platform controversy which has raged Logos user for nearly two decades, I software. About a decade ago, for decades. Others include Android also have Accordance (purchased at a both programs could operate in vs. iPhone, RAM vs. F150, and Ford steeply discounted sale at an academic limited ways on clunky “emulator” vs. Ferrari. Often it depends on what meeting) and some of its basic programs, but now, with continued you can afford, what you will use it packages. Yet, I do prefer Logos, so development, both appear fully for, or pure personal preference. readers may take my bias into account. functional across the major platforms. Several free Bible programs and Logos Bible Software is described by Some claim that Accordance is faster websites offer some of the features its publisher, FaithLife Corporation, as in terms of linguistic analysis, and in of the “premium” programs. For “a digital library application designed past versions of the two programs, those to whom price is the ultimate for electronic Bible study. In addition that was likely correct. With each issue, these may serve their purpose. to basic eBook functionality, it includes major upgrade, the applications I have used some of these (eSword, extensive resource linking, note-taking have converged and now operate for instance), as well as some of the functionality, and linguistic analysis for similarly. Some dispute this claim, but older “premium” programs which studying the Bible both in translation in my experience, the difference is not have fallen by the wayside—e.g., and in its original languages.” especially noticeable. Indeed, if one’s BibleSoft, Hermeneutika/BibleWorks main aim is to delve deeply into the (in memoriam, still a favorite), and Logos has its roots in the CDWord grammar, syntax, and other features Olive Tree (one of the first programs digital library, developed in the 1990s of the original biblical languages, that worked well on a PDA—Palm at Dallas Theological Seminary, and Accordance is the program of choice. Pilot, then BlackBerry more than 20 “Libronix”—an earlier system of years ago). I still have the Olive Tree reading and linking scholarly eBooks. Since many Bible students want Bible App on an iPhone4, which won’t I was already invested in Libronix, and more from their software than original die, and I use it for a “backup”! when they merged with Logos (about language study—as crucial as it the time BibleSoft and Hermeneutika is—some other features of Logos are In today’s market, the two “premier” were beginning to fade), so using important. Logos functions on one Bible software programs—the most basic level as an eBook reader with
24 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com the broadest selection of works of dealing with the documentary, levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum, etc.) any Bible software available. Logos linguistic, archaeological, and other sometimes get re-arranged as major offers nearly 150,000 Bible-related sources of the flood of information upgrades are implemented. Yet, you titles from 200+ publishers, including related to Bible study, which has will never lose any books you have the major “evangelical” and other become available since then. Logos purchased. One advantage of owning religious publishers, plus scholarly has made the ability to compare these a resource is that there are websites sources like Oxford University Press, resources with a few mouse-clicks where those may be sold (or the license and more. Logos also publishes truly an amazing phenomenon. To be transferred) if one wished to divest its own Lexham Bible Reference able to do so virtually from anywhere oneself of those digital products. series, featuring new scholarship in the world, on a laptop, tablet, or on the original biblical languages. mobile phone, rather than going to Here’s to continued and ever-more- a library and stacking up whatever useful Bible study—whatever program Two products, likely of interest to resources they might have, is nothing you use! readers of this paper, are the series of short of revolutionary. Don’t neglect Florida College Lecture books from some of those older sets such as Keil Steve has worked with the 1974-2011, and the complete archived and Delitzsch, the ISBE, JFB, etc., church in Downers Grove run of Christianity Magazine from (suburban Chicago) since which are still useful, though dated, 2008. He and his wife, Bette, 1984-1999, all linked and searchable. in some respects. (And, yes, I still use have two adult children and Several people have asked me when print libraries, including my own.) three grandchildren. His blog, the Truth Commentary series will be Steve Wolfgang eklektikos, can be read at available on Logos. There have been One disadvantage of how books and stevewolfgang.wordpress.com. He may be reached at [email protected] or [email protected] discussions with Logos, but the process other resources (journals especially) has been slow, and converting to a are made available in Logos (and other Logos format can be expensive. programs) is that they are “bundled,” which can result in accumulating Logos is not just a reader, but is many works that are irrelevant to your more like a concordance on steroids— needs. When one reaches a certain and not merely across the spectrum level, it makes less sense to continue of various Bible translations. Because to upgrade to more expensive tiers, of the interlinking capabilities of than to purchase specific sets or the software, it is much easier to volumes which serve your purposes— compare multiple resources on hopefully when they come up on the a given text or topic. Imagine the frequent sales. Significant discounts cumbersome process of stacking up are also available to students, and on your desk the various lexicons, at various professional academic word studies, encyclopedias, etc. of meetings. Another caution relates biblical subjects that are required to the “evil genius” credit/payment for this sort of in-depth research. plans available—use wisely if at all! Over the years, I have not been a big If one is contemplating diving into fan of commentaries, but experience the premium Bible software ocean, has taught me not to adopt an arrogant one sensible strategy could be to get viewpoint that thinks what the Spirit the free basic Logos program and reveals to me through the words of begin accumulating the free and Scripture should create disdain for steeply discounted resources which what the Scripture reveals to others. Logos makes available each month. Additional circumstances have changed It is also possible to gain access to as well. When I began preaching, the all available resources for a monthly number of commentaries available rental fee. After exploring the whole was more limited than today. Over range of resources, one might decide the last half-century, there has whether, or at what level, to switch been a virtual explosion, not only to an ownership approach. Another of commentaries, but other works peeve is that the contents of various
January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 25 Blessings of Technology
Review of Accordance by Jared Saltz
The Accordance Bible Study Software provides powerful, primary-language capabilities and a host of other tools and resources for those who want to study the Bible better, faster, and more deeply.
I’ve been an Accordance Bible word searches (like what you’d use a Accordance Is a software user for almost fifteen years concordance for) are merely a right- Library, but Better. and, when serious students of the click away. Even better, you can specify Bible ask me if I like it, I have been how you want to search: you can look I love my physical resources. Despite known to say, “Accordance is like this: up only the same lexeme (for example, what I have written in this article, I there was once a merchant in search a noun that matches the noun), the still think that physical is better than of fine resources, who, on finding one root (any words that are connected digital for a lot of resources, but resource of great value, went and sold to the same stem, whether noun, not all resources. Whether you’re a all that he had and bought it.” I’m adjective, or verb), or specify only a new preacher just getting started, a being overdramatic, but only a bit. specific morphological construct, and long-time teacher of children’s Bible Premium Bible software—whether all of this still only takes a single right- classes, or seasoned elder, there are the now-defunct BibleWorks, Logos, click. If you want to go beyond this (as probably going to be some resources or Accordance—is the best and most you will once you learn how!) you can that you have, or wish you had: a valuable tool in a Bible student’s use very simple commands (like
26 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com Accordance Is You, but Better. programs, and you will not go wrong languages. Accordance gives me all with either. Although they have of that ability with speed, precision, Accordance doesn’t just do those significant overlaps, they have different and value that students of the past things; it helps maximize your speed strengths. Logos has a much more (even giants of scholarship) couldn’t and workflow. You can highlight texts, extensive library of secondary resources have imagined. We are living in the copy and paste verses (or maps or (they also can be cheaper for such future. With all of the dangers that pictures), or import your notes into resources, run fantastic sales, and give the digital world has brought, praise the app and tag them all, letting you away a lot of great resources for free). God that it has also brought such teach straight from the app or else If you want to amass an extensive, blessings. Accordance has impacted export to Microsoft Word or PowerPoint affordable, searchable, and accessible and bettered my Bible study and or whatever else you want to use in archive of commentaries, maps, visual knowledge more than any other Unicode format. It also has a built-in resources, etc., Logos is likely your resource or group of resources that notes feature (“stacks”) that helps best choice (but I’ll let Steve talk about I have in my possession, and my you grab lots of resources and texts that). However, if you want a program advice is simple: buy premium Bible while you figure out how (or if) you that boots up immediately, can run software, invest in the right resources, want to use them. All of this is stored in the background without hogging and learn how to use them. on an extremely fast, light app that RAM, and gives you incredibly detailed runs on your computer, tablet, or and accessible primary-language phone. Whether sitting in a Bible capabilities—not just searching a class or traveling, the resources and word, but a phrase or a grammatical Jared has worked with the abilities that are present at your office Palmetto Church of Christ in construct or a syntactical unit— computer are available wherever Palmetto, FL, for four years then Accordance is unparalleled. and taught Bible, Hebrew, you have your digital device. and Greek at Florida College I’m a Luddite. I still like to read my in Temple Terrace, FL, for the Accordance Is Logos, commentaries and monographs in Jared Saltz same. He has his wife, Kathryn, but Better.* paper form. Yet, I also teach languages have two children. His website is BenNeviim.blogspot.com. He can be reached at Let me be clear: Logos and and read languages and research in [email protected]. Accordance are both incredible
January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 27 Blessings of Technology Discussing Spiritual Issues Online by Matthew W. Bassford
Even though online conversation about spiritual issues has gained a bad reputation, when we approach it with the proper attitude, we can accomplish great good.
These days, many brethren view a Conversely, when we are online, could lead someone to the Lord. At discussion of some controversial topics many of the constraints that lead worst (as long as everyone involved online as practically synonymous us to keep silent are removed. remains civil), it leads us to engage with sin. Indeed, all of us have Sometimes, this creates problems. with individuals outside our political seen plenty of bad behavior on The freedom of the internet can and religious echo chamber. It’s social media: the sharing of untrue, make Christians feel free to engage easier to respect and understand inflammatory memes, the death in sinful speech that they would different beliefs when we hear them spiral of discussion into name- have controlled in person. At other from those who actually hold them. calling and insult, and the severing times, though, it can be beneficial. of relationships between disciples. If someone finds the courage to ask Having Godly a question in an internet discussion Discussions Online However, though these things call that they would never have asked us to caution in our use of social media, Just as there is potential for in person, that online filter removal great evil on social media, so too, they are not inevitable in conversation has given them a chance to grow. about any subject weightier than cat there is potential for great good. pictures. The internet is powerful, and Second, social media discussions The outcome depends on us and it gives us the power to reveal and invite broader participation than our commitment to godliness. express who we are. When we misuse do in-person Bible classes. This is Seek Enlightenment that power, that’s not evidence of a true first of all with brethren in other technology problem. It’s evidence places. When I’m leading a real-life In such discussions, first of a heart problem. If our hearts are study, I’m frequently the only preacher remember to be reasoned, not right, much good can come from our in the room, which means that my inflammatory. Sadly, in our society, online discussions with one another. perspective tends to dominate. online contributions too often However, if I’m having the same take the latter form. People post Advantages of Online discussion online, others with higher and share with the goal of “firing Discussion education and experience than I have up” their tribe and “telling off” the other tribe. Unsurprisingly, this First, these social media can contribute (and frequently do). I believe that these contributions commonly leads to contention that conversations can allow us to explore generates more heat than light. difficult subjects with fewer real- make the conversation richer and life risks and consequences. Many more rewarding for all involved. This must never be our goal. As Christians are afraid to express differing Indeed, social media conversations Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:11, opinions or even to ask questions in on religious topics can attract because we know the fear of God, we Bible classes (sometimes with good contributions from outside the seek to persuade others. The fleshly reason). They don’t like speaking up church. In the past several months, satisfaction of scoring points on “the in front of others, and they worry some of my blog posts have attracted libtards” pales in comparison to the that their contributions will make Facebook attention from people holy joy of bringing the lost to Christ. others angry. As a result, questions go whose faith differs significantly from unanswered, and misunderstandings Therefore, may we not lose our own (most notably a Unitarian sight of why we are attempting (whether on the part of the student pastor) as well as those who have no or the teacher) go uncorrected. to communicate with those who faith at all. At best, this involvement disagree with us. Our goal must be
28 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com enlightenment, not offense. Even if we for our words to go astray. What we virtues that stand us in good stead in do not succeed in winning others over intend as a gentle admonition may the rest of our lives will prove useful online (which is admittedly quite rare), come across as a harsh rebuke, and a on social media, too, and when those with whom we engage should at statement that we mean to be ironic practiced, they will provide us with least come away from the conversation may be read as tone-deaf earnestness. another opportunity to glorify God. For with respect for our thoughtfulness all the spiritual problems evident on and commitment to truth. We do well, then, to choose our the internet, we ought not to concede words with even more care online than this domain to the devil. Indeed, the Evidence Humility we use when expressing ourselves in darker it becomes, the more brightly Second, we must remember to be person. It never hurts to read through it will allow our light to shine. humble. If we approach any online what we have written twice or three Matt has worked with the conversation with a know-it-all times before hitting “Post” or “Reply.” We also need to master the knack of Jackson Heights church in attitude, we guarantee that we will Columbia, TN for two years. He come away from it having learned seeing what others will perceive rather and his wife, Lauren, have two nothing. Additionally, our high- than merely what we intend. Even children. The church website is thebibleway.org. His blog horse behavior will repel others and this level of care will not eliminate online misunderstanding, but it will Matthew W. appears at hisexcellentword. keep them from learning from us. Bassford blogspot.com. He can be reduce its frequency considerably. reached via email at [email protected]. Instead, we ought always to entertain the possibility (in truth, Be Realistic not merely in a formulaic “I-could- Finally, we must recognize when be-wrong” before we take a swipe internet discussions will be unfruitful. at somebody) that our grasp of a Too many on social media, both matter is not, in fact, complete. In inside and outside the church, are addition to being good spiritual more interested in expressing their hygiene, this is almost certainly true. own opinion than in attaining true Who among us is willing to claim spiritual understanding (Proverbs that we understand the biblical truth 18:2 may have something to say in some area so thoroughly that no about such people). There is no point one can add to our understanding? in going round and round with such individuals. No matter what we say At least, our comprehension of to them, we won’t persuade them, the truth will be enriched by the and we are likely to grow angry and thoughts of others. At most, those give an opportunity to the devil. differing views may persuade us that we, not they, are in error. Let us never When no good can come from allow our pride to come between us engagement, we ought not to engage. and a fuller knowledge of Jesus. There is no shame in letting somebody who is loud, proud, and wrong have Be Cautious the last word. Indeed, it is often true Third, we must beware that an audience will give more weight of the potential for online to our civility and forbearance than to miscommunication. Researchers their strident insistence on being right. report that most interpersonal communication is nonverbal. In face- Conclusion to-face discussions, we learn as much All of the above should make from others’ tone, expression, and clear that being a faithful disciple posture as we do from their words. of Jesus while online is not easy. It requires moderation, self-control, By contrast, online engagement good judgment, and commitment to consists of nothing but words. godliness. In short, it is no different Nonverbal cues on which we normally from being a faithful disciple of Jesus rely are absent. Consequently, it’s easy anywhere and everywhere! The same
January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 29 Blessings of Technology
Keeping in Contact by John Mayberry
Let’s explore how brethren can use modern tools to improve group communications within the local body.
How teams communicate has to rely on email as the de facto means to the coordination of in-service media a dramatic impact on their overall of communication and collaboration. delivery and preparation. Song leaders effectiveness. Productive team Although email has its place, it is not can submit their desired songs before communication allows for the very good at improving group efficiency services, and those of us who create maximum efficiency of individual in collaborative efforts. Email chains the presentations can build them members as well as the group with numerous recipients can be hard out before the actual day of services. overall. Although improving team to reference and require laborious Those delivering lessons can submit communication is a worthy goal, it efforts to dissect and track so as to Scripture readings or entire PowerPoint can be challenging to implement in ensure that one is working with the presentations ahead of time. Having a tightly structured and regimented most up-to-date information. Email a central area for such collaboration organization. It can be significantly may be useful in broad dissemination and preparation is quite valuable. more challenging to do the same in of information, i.e., to the congregation It allows us to be more proactive a loosely structured organization as a whole, but is not as effective with in preparing for and facilitating the such as a local congregation. inter and intra-group communication. various aspects of our worship. Regardless of congregational Fortunately, due to the availability In most applications, such as Slack, size, various groups work together of some modern team-collaboration there are options to create both public to accomplish immediate as well as tools, it is possible to create a highly and private channels or groups. To long-term goals. Elders work together effective communication structure give a picture of what is possible, I will to provide leadership and meet the within the local congregation with a list a few public channel ideas below. spiritual needs of the congregation modicum of effort. These tools are However, there are infinite possibilities as a whole. Deacons work with the explicitly designed to allow teams of of how to use them in your work. elders and with each other to meet a any size to coordinate their efforts # assignments (coordinate wide array of different congregational and more easily stay up-to-date on service assignments or swaps) needs so the elders can focus their various projects, tasks, or initiatives. # building (items related to the efforts. Many other members work There are many such tools available building—maintenance, repairs, etc.) together to accomplish great things for free or relatively low cost. For the # directory_updates (for relaying every day in a myriad of different ways sake of simplicity, I will focus on the information on phone or address in which we care for and support one one we use in our congregation called changes for members) another as a spiritual family. We have Slack (https://slack.com/downloads/). # general (catch-all for sought to improve this communication Other options include Microsoft widest dissemination) and collaboration in our local Teams, Basecamp, Asana, etc. # meal_plan (to coordinate meals for congregation using tools explicitly those in need of such assistance) designed to achieve these ends. Most of these tools, including Slack, separate specific areas of # vbs (Vacation Bible School Historically, members of such communication into different coordination and planning) groups face significant challenges channels (in the case of Slack), teams, # visitors (relay information in maintaining timely internal or projects. These channels can be on visitor follow-up, etc.) communication. Over the past ten to created as needed and be devoted to # visits (visitation plans) fifteen years, many congregations (as particular tasks. For example, we have # work_day (planning for work well as most other groups) have come a “# control_room” channel dedicated to be done at the building or member’s home)
30 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com In addition to public channels, it to participate, such as song leaders is easy to create private channels for and teachers. Many became avid more sensitive communication. These participants in a short amount of time. offer a secure means of communicating within a group as needed. Some Soon afterward, I rolled out the tool basic examples of these would be: to the remaining elders and deacons with a detailed set of instructions on # elders how to install the application coupled # leadership with additional instructions on how # deacons to use various features in different # attendance_follow_up situations. As expected, some were more rapid to adopt than others, but The options you have in customizing many quickly recognized the benefits. I these areas are limitless. Channels also assumed that some people would can be created for one-off reasons or not readily embrace the tool or use it have a long-term purpose with any after completing the initial setup. In combination of lifespan or use. The reality, I would have been surprised if critical part of this idea is to target everyone had eventually begun using communication to individuals that the tool. In such cases, we take note need (and can act on) the information. of the fact that these individuals are Each congregation will have different not part of the particular channels or teams and different needs that will online groups and adjust accordingly. change and expand over time; most collaborative tools are designed As a side note—I highly recommend to change and adapt as needed. that a few people test potential solutions before attempting to I would be remiss if I did not deploy it to any broader group. It is include one of the most challenging much better to make an informed aspects of implementing new tools decision and roll it out once. There such as this. It can be problematic is inherent friction associated with to get large groups of people to asking people to adopt a new tool or adopt new tools or methodologies. change their existing workflow—even Some will be very proactive in a one-time change, much less with utilizing new tools, while others can repeated false starts and stops. be slower to adopt or ambivalent about using something new. Despite long experience, I have never found a perfect application In such situations, it may be or tool that does everything exactly advantageous to find a team that the way I would want. However, it can immediately benefit from using is possible to significantly improve such tools and roll it out to that team communication by leveraging group first. In our case, we adopted tools that are readily available today. Slack as a means for those involved I hope this brief description of how we in the audio/visual aspects of our have been working to strengthen our services to collaborate and share collaborative efforts will be helpful information. This method of targeted to others in the same pursuit. communication was taken up in earnest. It proved highly beneficial for John has worshipped with us in preparation for services. We could the Brentwood Church of also coordinate our schedules and Christ in Brentwood, TN for easily share files and presentations to the past eleven years. He make them available on the necessary and his wife, Karen, have one child. The church website is equipment for lessons, etc. After a John Mayberry brentwoodchurch.com. He can few months, we began to invite more be reached at [email protected].
January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 31 Blessings of Technology Teaching the Bible by Video Conferencing by John Gentry
Teaching the Bible by video conferencing allows for efficient use of money, time, and reach when studying with someone in person is not a viable option.
Though I have many other things television (mid 1900s), and email allowed me to continue with my to write to you, I do not want to do (late 1900s) allowed for virtually regular responsibilities of laboring so with paper and ink, but I hope instant communication with people with the local church of which I am to come visit you and speak face to in other places, but each of these a member and to continue seeing face, so that our joy may be complete technologies has limitations that my wife and children each day. (2 John 12 NET; cf. 3 John 14-15). prevent them from being feasible options for an individual or a By the grace of God, my wife has John understood that the best way local church to use in continuous, also had the privilege of teaching to communicate with anyone is face to interactive, real-time teaching. around 100 ladies’ Bible classes with face. No technology will ever replace Christians and non-Christians in other all the benefits of being in the same Then, in the early twenty- countries. Our oldest daughter and physical space with someone as we first century, we saw a massive our oldest son have also participated communicate. However, technology development in technology that allows in several Bible studies by video can certainly provide a good alternative for continuous, real-time, virtually conferencing with people in other when being in the same physical space face-to-face communication with countries, and there are plans for future with someone is not possible (cf. people anywhere in the world. The studies that include Christians and Rom. 1:13; 15:22-23; 1 Thess. 2:18). conglomeration of high-speed internet and Wi-Fi being made available to non-Christians in foreign locations. In the first century, we find people many parts of the world along with low- Several other brethren are also “going” (Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15) to cost video hardware (including that involved in regular Bible studies preach and teach the gospel on foot, by now built into smartphones), makes with people in different cities and animals, and by ship. When they were video conferencing a very feasible countries. Many Christians are not able to go and be physically present option for preaching and teaching the exploring how they can take advantage with someone, the only alternative was gospel to people almost anywhere. of these technologies in teaching to write a letter. The Epistles (Romans- God’s word to others throughout Jude) all represent communication My Personal Experience the world to the glory of God. designed to teach or edify others By the grace of God, I have when the teacher was not able to personally been able to teach around Why Teach Using Video be physically present. These letters 3,000 classes by video conferencing Conferencing? would take weeks or even months to people in ten countries on four Some reasons have already been to reach their intended recipients. continents. I have taught from alluded to or mentioned, but here is approximately fifty classes to a group For hundreds of years, humanity did a list of several reasons why you, as not develop any new technology of sixty non-Christians to several an individual, or your local church, to improve on sending the letter. one-on-one personal studies with should consider teaching God’s word Granted, the printing press (around new converts and mature Christians using video conferencing to others in 1440) made it easier to make copies to 1,000s of regular Bible classes, your community, some other city, or of letters or other forms of written including Christians and non- communication, but the letter still some other country. Before considering Christians, to around 100 preacher- consisted of paper and ink, and this list, it should be reiterated that training classes to several evangelistic it took days, weeks, or months to the absolute most effective way to be planning discussions. Most of these reach people in other places. The engaged in evangelizing and edifying telegraph (early 1800s), telephone studies have cost nothing. Using video (late 1800s), radio (early 1900s), conferencing for all these studies
32 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com others is being in the same physical together people from as many as ten May God bless you as you space as those you are teaching. different cities in five countries. It is do your best to steward the possible to end one study with people time, money, families, and Cost in Asia, and within a few minutes, be opportunities He gives you. It costs money to travel to other studying with others in South America. With video conferencing, the teacher places to preach and teach God’s word John has worked with the (cf. Acts 18:1-5; 2 Cor. 11:7-10; Phil. can be anywhere in the world in Humphreys Co. Church of Christ 4.15-16). Personal expenses, including mere moments (cf. 1 Cor. 9:19-23.) in Waverly, TN for six years. He travel to and from the country, journeys and his wife, Stacy, have six How to Teach Using children. His website is jgentry. within the country, food and lodging, com. The church’s website etc., are usually going to be anywhere Video Conferencing John Gentry is hcococ.com. He can be from $2,000 to $6,000 or more per You or your local church can get reached at [email protected]. person. These costs are virtually started teaching by video conferencing eliminated when teaching by video with as little as a smartphone on your conferencing from your home or office. end and someone with a smartphone Time on the other end. The cameras, microphones, and speed of modern Even with our modern forms smartphones make the video and of transportation, it still requires audio sound great on both ends. significant time to travel to other countries (cf. Acts 20:5). Any trip to Any computer with a webcam an overseas country will take one/ and microphone may also be used. one-and-a-half days, both going and If there is a larger group on the other coming (potentially taking up the end, it might be useful if they had a better part of four days). This does not projector with a larger viewing area include jetlag and its impact on the (a light-colored wall works just fine) body of the one teaching. (Jetlag will be so that all can see the teacher or any experienced going and coming.) All this visual aids that he is displaying. time is avoided when teaching by video As of this writing (Nov. 2019) conferencing from your home or office. and for the past several years, my In addition to travel time, when preferred app/software for video teaching by video conferencing, the conferencing is Zoom. It is more stable teacher is still able to see his family than Skype (though this application (some choose not to participate is improving in quality). Both apps in overseas evangelism while their have screen sharing, which allows children are still at home; this you to show the Bible text (using a wisdom should be considered). If website or software), your slide deck, the teacher is laboring with a local or anything else from your screen. congregation, teaching by video Remember, you might want to be conferencing allows him to fulfill seen by the ones you are teaching. his regular responsibilities without interruption (cf. Eph. 5:15-16; Col. 4:5). Conclusion Technology certainly has been Reach abused and misused, but it also No one can be in two places at provides excellent opportunities once, but it is not uncommon for a for teaching God’s word. Teaching teacher using video conferencing to by video conferencing is a great be in the homes or meeting places of alternative for evangelizing and people in multiple cities and countries edifying others when face to face at the same time. One of the weekly communication is not possible. studies I’m involved with brings
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TEXARKANA ALASKA ARKANSAS church of Christ DELAWARE ANCHORAGE CONWAY 2301 Franklin Drive MILTON Rose Street church of Christ Hwy. 65 church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:15 A.M. Lighthouse church of Christ 3124 Rose Street 271 Highway 65N Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 14574 Coastal Hwy. Rt. 1 Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evangelist: Bryan Garlock Worship 9:30 A.M., Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Wednesday 7 P.M., (302) 644-7379 Evangelist: David Webb (907) 350-8358 Evangelist: Bruce Reeves, Bldg: (501) 336-0052 WALDRON Westside church of Christ FLORIDA ALABAMA CONWAY 1232 State Highway 248 Eastside church of Christ Sunday Bible Study:10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. DESTIN BIRMINGHAM 1540 E. Oak Street 72302 Preacher: James Strickland, (479) 299-4763 South Walton church of Christ Pine Lane church of Christ Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 A.M. [email protected] 64 Casting Lake Road 3955 Pine Lane Bessemer, AL Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. (N. side of Exit #6 at I459) Sunday Worship 6 P.M., ARIZONA Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9:15 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Wednesday Bible Classes 7 P.M. (850) 622-3817 Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. www.conwaychurchofchrist.org GLENDALE www.southwaltonchurchofchrist.com Evangelist: David Deason (205) 425-2352 church of Christ CONWAY 6801 N. 60th Avenue FORT LAUDERDALE BIRMINGHAM Prince Street church of Christ Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:40 A.M. Northside church of Christ Vestavia Hills church of Christ 2655 Prince St., (Hwy. 60) Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. 912 NW 19th St. 2325 Old Columbiana Rd. (near I-65 & Hwy. 31) Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evangelist: Chance Ruffino Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (501) 339-6917 TUCSON (954) 763-1404 Evangelists: Doy Moyer and Zack Lee church of Christ (205) 822-0018 or 822-0082 FORT SMITH 145 N. Country Club Road FORT MYERS South 46th St. church of Christ Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Southside church of Christ FLORENCE 2323 South 46th Street Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 13641 Learning Court College View church of Christ Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evangelist: Hugh Delong Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 851 N. Pine St. (Next to University Campus) Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (520) 326-3634 or 722-3179 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:15 A.M., Evangelist: John Hagenbuch Evangelist: David P. Schmidt Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bldg: (479) 782-0588 CALIFORNIA (239) 433-2838 or 482-2158 Evangelist: Kenny Moorer (256) 766-0403 HARRISON BELLFLOWER FROSTPROOF MOBILE Capps Rd. Church of Christ Rose Ave. church of Christ Frostprooof church of Christ West Mobile church of Christ 407 Bella Vista Dr. 17903 Ibbetson Ave. 40 W. “A” St., Frostproof, FL 33483 129 Hillcrest Road Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:15 A.M. Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:50 A.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Worship 9-9:30 A.M., Bible Study 9:30-10:30 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday 7 P.M., (863) 635-2607 or 635-4278 Worship 10:30-11:30 A.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelist: Norman E. Sewell (562) 866-5615, http://www.roseavenue.org (251) 342-4144 or 342-2041 www.cappsroad.org GENEVA Ken Sils - Minister (765) 307-8048 870-741-9104 or 870-741-5151 FOLSOM church of Christ church of Christ Ave. C and 2nd St. MONTGOMERY JONESBORO 900 E. Natomas St. • P.O. Box 492 Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. Ashburton Drive church of Christ StoneRidge church of Christ Sunday Bible Study 9:30 A.M., (407) 349-9998 (formerly Southeast) 514 Airport Road Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M., 70 Ashburton Drive Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Sunday Bible Study 5 P.M., KEY LARGO Sunday Bible Study 9 A.M., Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M. Key Largo church of Christ Sunday Worship 10 A.M. & 5 P.M. Evangelist: Dick Blackford (870) 933-9134 Evangelist: David Posey 100695 N. Overseas Hwy. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 P.M. [email protected] (530) 676-9514 or (916) 608-4866 33037 m.m. 100.7 on US 1 Contacts: Kirk Moore (334) 546-3788 www.folsomchurch.com Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. John Humphries (334) 306-4172 LITTLE ROCK Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. church of Christ LONG BEACH Evangelist: William LeDent (305) 451-1194 MONTGOMERY 7115 West 65th Street church of Christ Eastbrook church of Christ Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. 3433 Studebaker Road MARY ESTHER 650 Coliseum Blvd. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9:50 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. church of Christ Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evangelist: Don McClain, Res. (501) 847-6677 Evening 5:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 6 Lane Drive Wednesday 6 P.M. Study (501) 568-1062 JP Flores (562) 420-2363 Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Contacts: Brian Moore: (334) 279-1077 Mark Reeves (562) 377-1674 Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Charles Martin: (334) 283-2983 MARVELL www.JustChristians.org Evangelist: Joey Rankin (850) 244-9222 Marvell church of Christ PARRISH Highway 49 • Marvell, AR 72366 OCEANSIDE-VISTA MIAMI McArthur Heights Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. church of Christ church of Christ church of Christ, 5082 Hwy. 269 Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 6 P.M. 2020 Sunset Dr. Eglise du Christ de Miami Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. (870) 714-1452 or (870) 338-1833 Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 8343 NE 3rd Court Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. (760) 940-8003 (205) 686-5978 or 686-5620 PINE BLUFF Wednesday 7 P.M. Highway 79 South church of Christ Minister: Junot Joseph (305) 244-8295 SCOTTSBORO 4341 S Camden Road COLORADO Eastside church of Christ Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. MIAMI John T. Reid Pkwy., (Hwy. 72, 2 mi. E. of Hwy. 35) Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. FORT COLLINS Flagler Grove church of Christ Worship 9 A.M., Bible Study 9:30 A.M. Evangelist: Clarence W. Sell (870) 879-2097 Poudre Valley church of Christ (Nearest to Airport), 500 N.W. 53rd Ave. Worship 10:30 P.M., Wednesday Summer 7 P.M. 126 West Harvard St., Suite 6 Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M. Wednesday Winter 6 P.M. POCAHONTAS Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evangelist: Aaron Andrews Westside church of Christ Worship 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Evangelist: John Buttrick (305) 634-5924 (256) 574-1603 or 575-2664 3644 Hwy 90 West • P.O. Box 43 Evangelist: Richie Thetford Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:45 A.M. www.poudrevalleychurchofchrist.org MIAMI Afternoon 1 P.M., Wednesday 6:30 P.M. church of Christ MONTROSE 12780 Quail Roost Dr. San Juan church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 1414 Hawk Parkway, Unit C Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Worship 11 A.M., Bible Study 2 P.M. Evangelist: Clark Pace Evening 1:30 P.M., (970) 249-8116 (305) 233-9590 or (954) 430-1437 sanjuanchurchofchrist.org ChurchDirectory
OCALA VALDOSTA GREENWOOD KENTUCKY Anthony church of Christ church Of Christ Greenwood church of Christ 9778 N.E. Jacksonville Rd., Anthony, FL 32617 4313 North Valdosta Rd. 371 W. Main Street AUSTIN Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. (Located 1 mile E. of Exit 22 off I-75) Sun. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Peter’s Creek church of Christ Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Worship 9 A.M., Bible Study 10 A.M. Evening 4:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 856 Thomerson Park Rd. Evangelist: Greg Cruz (352) 629-5505 Communion 11 A.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelists: Neil Tremblett Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. www.anthonycofc.com (229) 244-8630, www.northvaldostacoc.com (317) 888-8288 Evening 6 P.M. www.churchofchristatgreenwood.org Evangelist: David Cox (270) 579-8074 or ORLANDO IDAHO (270) 646-0498, www.peterscreekcoc.com Azalea Park church of Christ HOBART 6800 Lake Underhill Rd. BLACKFOOT church of Christ BEAVER DAM Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. church of Christ 300 N. Liberty Street church of Christ Wednesday 7:30 P.M. 370 N. Shilling • P.O. Box 158-83221 Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 1235 Williams St. (407) 277-7931 Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Worship 10 A.M., Bible Study After Worship Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evangelist: Jerry Cleek (219) 942-2663 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. ORLANDO (208) 785-6168 or 681-1552 Evangelist: Jerid Gunter church of Christ at S. Bumby INDIANAPOLIS (270) 274-4451 3940 S. Bumby Ave. IOWA Castleton church of Christ Sunday Worship 9 A.M., Bible Study 10 A.M. 7701 East 86th Street, 46256 BRANDENBURG Worship w/ communion 10:55 A.M. (No Evening DES MOINES Sun. Worship 11 A.M., Sun. Bible Study 10 A.M. Brandenburg church of Christ Service), Wednesday 7 P.M. church of Christ Wed. Worship 11:15 A.M., Wed. Bible Study 7 P.M. 612 Broadway Evangelist: Ken Chapman and Greg Kline 1310 N.E. 54th Ave. (317) 710-1204 Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Office: (407) 851-8031 Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:40 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Wednesday 7 P.M., (515) 262-6799 JAMESTOWN Evangelist: Charles J. White (270) 422-3878 ORLANDO church of Christ Pine Hills Church of Christ GRINNELL Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:25 A.M. CAMPBELLSVILLE 890 Hastings Street church of Christ Evening 4 P.M., Wednesday7 P.M. Sunny Hill Dr. church of Christ Sun. Bible Study 10 A.M., Sun. Worship: 11 A.M. 1402 Third Ave. Evangelist: David McPherson A.M. Worship 9:30 A.M., A.M. Bible Study 10:30 A.M. Sun. Evening Worship: 6 P.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. (765) 676-6404 or (270) 994-4397 A.M. Worship 11:30 A.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 P.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. www.jamestowncoc.com Evangelist: Steve Lee (270) 789-1651 (407) 293-2851 or (407) 290-8650 (641) 521-6485, (641) 236-3883 [email protected] www.grinnellcoc.com OOLITIC www.sunnyhillcoc.com PALMETTO church of Christ Palmetto church of Christ ILLINOIS 400 Lafayette Ave. • P.O. Box 34 CANEYVILLE 1575 14th Avenue W. Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Caneyville church of Christ Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. CHICAGO Evening 6 P.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. 103 N. Main St. • P.O. Box 233 Wednesday 7 P.M. church of Christ (812) 279-4332 Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. www.palmettochurchofchrist.com 1514 West 74th Street Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (941) 722-1307 Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. PEKIN Evangelist: Jarrod Jacobs (270) 589-4167 or Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. church of Christ (270) 274-3065 PANAMA CITY BEACH Evangelist: James E. Scott (First St. & Karnes Ct.) Beach church of Christ Bldg. (773) 224-9279, (708) 339-6126 Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. DANVILLE 8910 Front Beach Rd. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. church of Christ Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. DOWNERS GROVE Evangelist: Jeremy Goen 385 E. Lexington Ave. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. church of Christ (812) 967-3437 or 967-3520 Worship 10 A.M., Bible Study 11:15 A.M. (850) 234-2521 1236 63rd St., (1 and 1/2 mile E. of I355) www.pekinchurchofchrist.com Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:55 A.M. Evangelist: B.J. Sipe (859) 236-4204 SEFFNER Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. PLAINFIELD church of Christ (630) 968-0760 • www.dgcoc.org church of Christ West FRANKLIN 621 E. Wheeler Rd. 2028 Stafford Rd., Ste. C.,(Marsh Shopping Cntr.) 31–W North church of Christ Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:50 A.M. GLEN ELLYN Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:50 A.M. 1733 Bowling Green Road Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Glen Ellyn Church of Christ Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evangelist: Bobby Witherington (813) 684-1297 796 Prairie Ave. Evangelist: Johnie Edwards Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. www.seffnercoc.org Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (317) 964-9404 or (317) 839-1769 Evangelist: Steve Monts, (270) 776-9393 Sunday Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. www.churchofchristwest.org www.31wchurchofchrist.com GEORGIA Sunday Evening 5 P.M. Evangelist: Keith E. Brown SAINT LEON, IN HODGENVILLE CENTERVILLE (630) 858-2290, (630) 377-3990 Church of Christ Hodgenville church of Christ Centerville church of Christ 7140 Hyland Rd., Guildford, IN 47022 613 S Lincoln Blvd. 250 Collins Ave. (Near Robins AFB) MATTOON I74 exit 164 1 mile south on SR 1 Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Southside church of Christ Bible study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. 1100 S. 17th Street Evening 6:00 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evangelist: Don Brady (270) 358-6053 Evangelist: J. Wiley Adams (478) 922-1158 Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 812-637-1252 or 513-367-7871 [email protected] Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. COLUMBUS (217) 234-3702 SALEM LEITCHFIELD River City Church of Christ Westside church of Christ Mill St. church of Christ 3900 River Road, Columbus GA 31904 SOUTH HOLLAND 2000 West State Rd. 56 733 Mill Street, Highway 62 E. Bible Class 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Southeast church of Christ Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:55 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 16224 S Vincennes Ave. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelists Jeff McCrary & Bo Couchman Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. (812) 883-2033, www.westsidechurchofchrist.net Evangelist: Michael Hardin (205) 451-9028, rivercitychurchofchrist.com Evening 4 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (270) 259-4968 or (270) 300-3239 [email protected] Evangelist: Donald Hawkins, (708) 339-1008 TRAFALGAR www.millstreetchurchofchrist.org www.southeastchurchofchrist.com Spearsville Rd. church of Christ, 6244 S. 500W. CONYERS (1.2 mi. S. of Hwy. 135) LOUISVILLE Rockdale church of Christ INDIANA Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Valley Station church of Christ East Metro Atlanta, 705 Smyrna Road Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 1803 Dixie Garden Drive Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. CLARKSVILLE Evangelist: Charles Wright Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evening 5:30 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Clarksville church of Christ (317) 878-5969 or (317) 300-8790 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Building (770) 929-3973 407 W. Lewis & Clark Parkway, 47129 www.trafalgarchurch.com Evangelist: Dudley Ross Spears (502) 937-2822 Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. PINE MTN. VALLEY Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. KANSAS church of Christ Evangelist: Brian Anderson (812) 944-2305 LOUISIANA Route 116 (near Callaway Gardens) or (812) 948-9917 TOPEKA GONZALES Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. www.clarksvillechurchofchrist.org 17th Street church of Christ Southside church of Christ Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. 5600 SW 17th St. 405 Orice Roth Road, 70737, (Baton Rouge area) Evangelist: Tommy W. Thomas Bible Study 9:15 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Bible Class 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. (706) 628-5117 or 628-5229 Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. www.pmvchurch.com (785) 235-8687 or 273-7977 Evangelist: R.J. Evans (225) 622-4587 www.17thstreetchurchofchrist.org [email protected] SAVANNAH Coastal church of Christ Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. (912) 344-1687 [email protected] ChurchDirectory
MANY MERIDIAN FREMONT Lakeside church of Christ 7th Street church of Christ NEBRASKA church of Christ 12095 Texas Hwy. (Hwy. 6 W.) 2914 7th Street BEATRICE 3361 W. State Street, 1 mi. W. of Fremont 12 miles west of Many Sunday Mornings: church of Christ • 7th and Bell on U.S. Rt. 20 Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6:30 P.M., 233-4102 or 228-3827 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (318) 256-9396 SOUTHAVEN www.churchofchrist7bell.com (419) 849-3340 or 849-2980 church of Christ www.fremontchurchofchrist.com STONEWALL 2110 E State Line Rd. (Exit I-55), (Memphis area) N. DeSoto church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. NEW JERSEY HAMILTON 2071 Highway 171 (South of Shreveport) Wednesday 7 P.M. VAUXHALL Westview church of Christ Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evangelist: James A. Brown church of Christ 1040 Azel Ave. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (662) 342-1132 – church Building Milbourn Mall Suite 6., 2933 Vauxhall Rd. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:45 A.M. (318) 925-2733 Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evening 6:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. MISSOURI Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evangelist: Eugene Ford (513) 856-9288 MARYLAND Contact: Harry Persaud BLUE SPRINGS phone: (908) 964-6356 • cell: (908) 964-8570 HILLIARD SEVERN Southside church of Christ church of Christ Southwest church of Christ 4000 SW Christiansen 4840 Cemetery Rd. 805 Meadow Rd. Worship 9 A.M., Bible Study 10 A.M. NEVADA Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Worship 11 A.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. RENO Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evangelist: Brett Hogland (816) 228-9262 Central church of Christ (614) 876-4089 Evangelist: Brandon Trout 2450 Wrondel Way, Stuite A (410) 969-1420 or (410) 551-6549 BRANSON Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. MANSFIELD www.swcofchrist.com Eagle Rock Road church of Christ Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Southside church of Christ 432 Eagle Rock Road (775) 786-2888 687 Mansfield-Lucas Road MAINE Sun. Worship 9:30 A.M., Bible Study 10:30 A.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. Sun. Evening Worship 2 P.M., Wednesday 6 P.M. Wednesday 4:30 P.M. PORTLAND Minister: Philip North (417) 239-1036 NORTH CAROLINA James Bond: (419) 564-3878 church of Christ • 856 Brighton Ave. Email: [email protected] CHARLOTTE Mr. Kim Walton: (419) 651-3488 Leave Maine Turnpike at Exit 48 www.eaglerockroadchurchofchrist.org Charlotte church of Christ church: (419) 522-8982 (Breakwater School) 5327 S. Tryon Street https://northsidecofc.us/ Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. CAPE GIRARDEAU Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Sun. Worship 10:30 A.M. Second service immediately following morning North Cape church of Christ Wednesday 7:30 P.M. NEW LEBANON worship. Mid-week Bible Study. Please call for 121 S. Broadview St. Suite 2, (704) 525-5655 New Lebanon church of Christ times & places. (207) 839-3075 or 839-8409 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 www.charlottechurchofchrist.org 1973 W Main Street Sunday Bible Study 9:15 A.M. & 10 A.M., Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M., MICHIGAN Worship 11 A.M., No Evening Service Evening 5 P.M., Wed. Bible Study 7 P.M. Wednesday 6 P.M./CST, 7 P.M./DST OHIO Evangelist: Bruce Hastings (937) 687-7150 CEDAR SPRINGS Evangelist: Jerry Lee Westbrook (573) 334-9673 BEAVERCREEK or (937) 478-0367 W. Michigan church of Christ Knollwood church of Christ Sr. Citizen Center, 44 Park Street DONIPHAN 1031 Welford Drive MARIETTA-RENO (Grand Rapids Area) Southside church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:20 A.M. Marietta-Reno church of Christ Worship 11 A.M., Bible Study 12:30 P.M. Hwy. 142 E. ½ mile (P.O. Box 220) and 3 P.M., Wednesday Bible Study 1 P.M. 80 Sandhill Road Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. For Adults and 7 P.M.all ages. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evangelist: Joseph Gladwell, (616) 975-2778 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelist: Heath Rogers Evening 6:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. [email protected] (573) 996-3251 or 996-3513 (937) 426-1422 Daniel Ruegg: (740) 222-9160 or www.knollwoodchurch.org Steve Foutty: (740) 473-9028 MINNESOTA FAIR GROVE church of Christ CINCINNATI NORTHWOOD DULUTH 217 N. Orchard Blvd. Blue Ash church of Christ Frey Road church of Christ church of Christ Bible Study 9 A.M., Bible Study 10 A.M. 4667 Cooper Road 4110 Frey Rd. (Toledo Area) 4401 Glenwood St. Worship 11 A.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evangelist: Walter Myers (417) 830-8972 or Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 5:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (417) 736-2663 Evangelist: Russell Dunaway, Jr. (513) 891-3174 Evangelist: Donald Jarabek Evangelist: Taylor Ladd (218) 728-3233 www.blueashchurchofchrist.com (419) 893-3566, (567) 694-5062 KENNETT ST. CHARLES church of Christ CLEVELAND UHRICHSVILLE church of Christ 703 Harrison St. Lorain Ave. church of Christ church of Christ 939 Whitewater Avenue Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. 13501 Lorain Ave. 638 Parrish Street Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Bible Study 2:15 P.M. (573) 888-6778 or (870) 650-1648 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evening 6:30 P.M., Mid-week 6:30 P.M. Wednesday 7 P.M., call for location Preacher: Nolan Glover (330) 723-0111 or (330) 590-0227 FREE Bible correspondence studies www.westsidechurchofchrist.us or (216) 322-9392 OKLAHOMA Evangelist: Robert Lehnertz (507) 534-2905 www.lorainave-churchofchrist.com LILBOURN MCALESTER MISSISSIPPI church of Christ COLUMBUS North A St. church of Christ 211 Benton Street Laurel Canyon church of Christ 2120 No. A Street BOONEVILLE First Worship 9 A.M., Bible Study 10 A.M., 409 McNaughton Road Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. Oakleigh Dr. church of Christ Second Worship 10:45 A.M, Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evening 5:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 101 Oakleigh Dr. Evangelist: Ben Lawrence, (501) 470-5390 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelist: Rob Lungstrum, Cell: (918) 931-1362 Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. (614) 868-1375, www.lccoc.net Office: (918) 423-3445 Evening 4 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. RAYTOWN Building: (662) 728-1942 Sterling Ave. church of Christ DAYTON OKLAHOMA CITY 5825 Sterling Ave. (Near Sports Complex) West Carrollton Seminole Pointe church of Christ CLINTON Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 28 W. Main Street, 45449 16300 N. May Avenue McRaven Rd. church of Christ Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Early Worship 9 A.M., Bible Study 9:30 A.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 301 McRaven Rd. (I20, exit 36) Evangelist: Justin Berss Worship 10:25 A.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. (816) 356-3096 or (270) 320-6157 Evangelist: Michael Grushon (937) 866-5162 Evangelist: John M. Duvall (405) 340-3189 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. www.sterlingavechurchofchrist.org or 848-3779, www.wc-coc.org or (405) 513-6691, www.seminolepointe.church Evangelist: Leonard White (601) 925-9757 or 924-2645 ST. JAMES FRANKLIN church of Christ Franklin church of Christ MERIDIAN 685 Sidney St. 6417 Franklin-Lebanon Rd. 45005 Grandview church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:15 A.M. Sun. Bible Study 10 A.M. 2820 Grandview Ave. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Sun Worship 10:45 A.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evangelist: Lynn Huggins (573) 265-8628 Tues. Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Evangelist: Josh Lee (937) 789-8055 Ron Cooper: (601) 934-3675 ST. JOSEPH or (937) 746-1249, www.franklin-church.org [email protected] County Line church of Christ Ricky Ethridge: (601) 737-5778 2727 County Line Rd. [email protected] Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:50 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. (816) 279-4737 www.countylinechurchofchrist.com ChurchDirectory
MT. PLEASANT EL PASO OREGON Locust St. Church of Christ TEXAS Eastridge church of Christ SWEET HOME 108 Locust Street • Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474 ALLEN 3277 Pendleton Road Church of Christ 931-379-3704 or 931-964-3924 West Allen church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 3702 E. Long Street, Sweet Home, OR Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 1414 W. Exchange Blvd. (2 miles west of Hwy. 75) Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:50 A.M. (915) 855-1524 Evening 7 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evangelist: Daniel H. King, Sr. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Building: (541) 367-1599 www.lscoc.com Evangelist: Jerry King (214) 504-0443 FORT WORTH Building phone (972) 727-5355 West Side church of Christ KINGSPORT 6110 White Settlement Rd. 76114 PENNSYLVANIA Kingsport church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 4938 Fort Henry Dr. • P.O. Box 554 ALVARADO PHILADELPHIA I-35 church of Christ Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. (817) 738-7269 church of Christ Evening 5:00 P.M., Wednesday 7:00 P.M. E. Service Rd. off I-35, N. of Alvarado 7222 Germantown Ave., 19119 Bible Study 10:00 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evangelist: Tom Kinzel, Bldg.# (423) 239-3979 GRANBURY Bible Study10:15 A.M., Worship11:15 A.M. or (423) 579-2002 • www.kptcoc.org Evening 6:00 P.M., Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Tuesday night 7 P.M. (817) 295-7277 or 790-7253 church of Christ Evangelist: James H. Baker, Jr. (215) 248-2026 4313 Old Granbury Road MARYVILLE www.mtairychurchofchrist.org Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Smokey Mt. church of Christ ALVIN Adoue St. church of Christ Evening 6 P.M. , Wednesday 7 P.M. 2206 Montvale Road 817-913-4209 or 817-279-3351 SOUTH CAROLINA Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 605 E. Adoue St Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. HOUSTON COLUMBIA Harold Tabor (865) 977-4230 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Lower Richland church of Christ Evangelist: Mark Mayberry (346) 216-1707 Fry Rd. church of Christ Lon Spurgeon (865) 388-8749 2510 Fry Road (77084) 3000 Trotter Rd. (Hopkins, SC) http://tinyurl.com/smchurch www.ascoc.org & www.markmayberry.net Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:20 A.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. MEMPHIS AUSTIN http://lowerrichlandchurch.org www.fryroad.org (803) 730-0452, Rocky Pt. Road church of Christ Schultz Lane church of Christ 516 E. Rocky Point Rd., Cordova Faber Rd. & Schultz Ln., Pflugerville, TX 78660 SUMTER Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. HOUSTON Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10A.M. Spring Woods church of Christ Woodland church of Christ Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 2 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. 3370 Broad St. Extension Evangelist: Ron Lehde 9955 Neuens Rd. at Witte Road [email protected] Worship 9 A.M., Bible Study 10 A.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. www.rockypointchurch.org Evening 5:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. BAYTOWN Worship 11 A.M., Evening 6 P.M. Evangelist: A.A. Granke, Jr. (803) 499-6023 church of Christ at Pruett & Lobit Wednesday 7 P.M. MURFREESBORO 701 North Pruett Street Evangelist: (713) 419-1750 Cason Lane church of Christ www.springwoodschurchofchrist.com WEST COLUMBIA 1110 Cason Lane Bible Study 9:45 A.M., Worship 10:40 A.M. Airport church of Christ Evening 6:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. IRVING 4013 Edmund Hwy. (Hwy. 302) Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelist: Jesse Flowers (281) 515-8939 OUR WEB SITE DISPLAYS OUR Building: (281) 422-5926, Weldon: (713) 818-1321 Westside church of Christ (615) 896-0090 (Building) 2320 Imperial Dr. (closest to DFW Airport) CURRENT ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE. www.casonlanechurch.org Evangelist: Terry W. Benton, Bldg. (803) 834-6978 BEAUMONT Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:50 A.M. Dowlen Rd. church of Christ Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. http://airport-church-of-christ.com MURFREESBORO 3060 Dowlen Road Evangelist: Mark Roberts (972) 986-9131 Northfield Blvd. church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. www.JustChristians.com 2091 Pitts Ln. at Northfield Blvd. TENNESSEE Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evangelists: Max Dawson & Benjamin Lee LANCASTER COLUMBIA Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (409) 866-1996 Pleasant Run church of Christ Mooresville Pike church of Christ Evangelist: David Bunting (615) 893-1200 417 Mooresville Pike 831 W. Pleasant Run Road CONROE Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:20 A.M. (.8 mi. N. of Hwy. 50/Jas. Campbell) NASHVILLE Woodland Hills church of Christ Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Hillview church of Christ 410 Woodland Hills Dr., 77303 (972) 227-1708 or 227-2598 Evening 3:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 7471 Charlotte Pike Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. (931) 388-5828 or (931) 381-7898 Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. LUBBOCK www.mooresvillepikecoc.com Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. phone: (936) 756-9322 Indiana Avenue church of Christ (615) 952-5458 or (615) 356-7318 www.conroechurch.com 6111 Indiana Avenue COSBY Evangelist: Lee Wildman Cosby church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. CORPUS CHRISTI Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 4894 Hooper Hwy., 37722 NASHVILLE Hwy. 9 church of Christ (806) 795-3377 (15 mi. E. of Gatlinburg on Hwy. 321) Perry Heights church of Christ Worship 10 A.M., Bible Study 11 A.M. www.lubbockchurch.com Bible Study 10A.M., Worship 11 A.M. 423 Donelson Pike Worship 12 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 P.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:55 A.M. Call for location: Keith Kalies (361) 776-2304 LUFKIN Evangelist: Olie Williamson Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (423) 487-5540 or (423) 748-0844 or Patrick Frazier (361) 235-1990 Timberland Dr. church of Christ Evangelist: Johnny Felker (615) 883-3118 912 S. Timberland Drive http://perryheights.faithweb.com Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:50 A.M. JACKSON DICKINSON church of Christ Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7: P.M. Sunset View church of Christ SHELBYVILLE 2919 FM 517 Road E. Evangelists: Harold Hancock & Reagan McClenny 3618 Hwy 70 East El Bethel church of Christ Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:50 A.M. (936) 634-7110 or 632-7070 (Exit 87 off I-40, 7mi. @ Spring Creek) 1801 Hwy. 41-A North Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 9:45 A.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 9:50 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M., (281) 534-4870 MANSFIELD Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 5:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelist: Steve Wilkerson (731) 967-0590 www.dickinsonchurchofchrist.org Northside church of Christ Evangelist: Donnie V. Rader (931) 607-9099 1820 Mansfield-Webb Road or 968-9851 [email protected] DALLAS Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:20 A.M. Methodist Street church of Christ Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 5:30 P.M. JOHNSON CITY SHELBYVILLE 211 Methodist St. • Red Oak TX, 75154 www.northsidecofc.us Brookmead church of Christ Shelbyville Mills church of Christ Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evangelist: Tom Roberts (817) 466-3160 2428 Lakeview Drive 1222 W. Jackson St. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evangelist: D. LeRoy Klice NACOGDOCHES Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (972) 576-3119 or 363-7672 Stallings Dr. church of Christ Evangelist: Kevin Kay (423) 282-6251 or 426-1836 Evangelist: Jeff Curtis (931) 607-9118 www.methodiststreetchurchofchrist.com 3831 N.E. Stallings Drive [email protected] Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:20 A.M. JONESBOROUGH 11-E church of Christ DUNCANVILLE Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. 240 Headtown Road Whispering Hills church of Christ Evangelists: Randy Harshbarger & Jay Taylor Bible Study 10:30 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. 2126 S. Main (South Dallas) Evening 5 P.M., Evangelist: David Wheeler Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. (423) 557-9119 or (423) 948-6464 Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. www.christianadmonisher.jigsy.com (214) 874-5701, [email protected]
KINGSTON SPRINGS EDNA Kingston Springs church of Christ church of Christ 350 North Main Street 301 Robison Street Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelist: Steve Walker, www.kscoc.com (361) 782-5506 or 782-2844 ChurchDirectory
PLANO RIDGEWAY Spring Creek church of Christ church of Christ WYOMING 2100 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., (North Dallas 2970 Old Leaksville Road RANCHESTER Suburb) Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Ranchester church of Christ ADVERTISING RATES Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evening 5:30 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Hwy. 14 West, Ranch Mart Mall Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. (276) 956-6049 Bible Study 9 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. ON CHURCH AD PAGES (972) 517-5582, www.planochurch.org www.churchofchristatridgeway.com Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Contact: Bob Reich (307) 655-2563 SAN ANTONIO ROANOKE Rates are $25 per Grissom Rd. church of Christ Blue Ridge church of Christ CANADA 5470 Lost Lane at Grissom Rd. 929 Indiana Avenue N.E. (5 min. from Roanoke quarter or $95 per year. San Antonio, TX 78238-2700 Convention Center) CALGARY, AB Bible Classes 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 1st Lesson 9:15 A.M., Bible Study 10 A.M. Northside church of Christ Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday (Ladies Class) 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. 803 20A Avenue NE (when paid in advance). Wednesday (Bible Class) 7:30 P.M. (540) 344-2755 Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evangelist: Terry Starling Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M. www.grissomroadcoc.org VIRGINIA BEACH +1 (403) 452-5116 The ads are run once Southside church of Christ www.churchofchristcalgary.com SAN ANTONIO 5652 Haden Road each month–12 times Pecan Valley church of Christ Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. a year. 268 Utopia Avenue, (I-37 S.E. Exit Pecan Valley) Robert Mallard (757) 464-4574 Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. WASHINGTON Help travelers find your Evangelist: Clyde W. Carter (210) 337-6143 BELLINGHAM place of worship! SHERMAN Mt. Baker church of Christ Westwood Village church of Christ 1860 Mt. Baker Hwy. Toll-free: 855-492-6657 314 N. Tolbert Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangelist: Joe Price (360) 752-2692 or 380-2960 Evangelist: Ronald Stringer www.bibleanswer.com/mtbaker
TEMPLE SEQUIM Leon Valley church of Christ Sequim church of Christ 4404 Twin City Blvd. American Legion Hall Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. 7 W. Prairie St. at Sequin Ave. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evangelist: Jason Garcia Wednesday night Bible study 7 P.M. [email protected] Evangelist: Jerry MacDonald www.biblemoments.org (360) 808-1021 or [email protected] www.churchofchristinsequim.com WACO Sun Valley church of Christ TACOMA 340 E. Warren St. (In Hewitt, a suburb of Waco) Manitou Park church of Christ Bible Class 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. (meets at Gray Middle School) Wednesday 7 P.M. 6229 S Tyler Street Evangelist: Marc Smith Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. (254) 666-1020 or 420-1484 Wednesday 7 P.M. (253) 242-3098 THE WOODLANDS [email protected] Woodlands church of Christ www.tacomachurch.com 1500 Wellman Road • P.O. Box 7664 (77380) Bible Class 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:20 A.M. WEST VIRGINIA Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. (281) 367-2099 CHARLESTON www.woodlandschurchofchrist.org Oakwood Road church of Christ 873 Oakwood Road VIRGINIA Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:50 A.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. CHESAPEAKE [email protected] Tidewater church of Christ www.orcoc.org • (304) 342-5637 217 Taxus Street Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. CLARKSBURG Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Westside church of Christ Evangelist: Steve Schlosser (757) 436-6900 Davisson Run Road Sunday Morning 9:30 A.M. CHESTER (304) 622-5433 Chester church of Christ www.westsidechurchofchristwv.net 12100 Winfree St.,(Central to Richmond, Hopewell, Petersburg, & Colonial Heights) FAIRMONT Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Eastside church of Christ Evening 5:30 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. 1929 Morgantown Avenue church Building: (804) 796-2374, (804) 385-2725 Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. or (804) 271-0877 Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. (304) 363-8696 or (304)844-2437 RICHMOND (METRO) Courthouse church of Christ GLADESVILLE Courthouse Rd. at Double Creek Ct. Gladesville church of Christ (2.2 miles S of Rt. 288) 2906 Gladesville Rd., Independence, WV 26374 Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 10:45 A.M. Evening 5 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Sunday 7 P.M., Wednesday 7 P.M. Evangalist: Nathan L. Morrison (804) 790-1629 (304) 864-3078 www.courthousechurchofchrist.com MOUNDSVILLE RICHMOND Moundsville church of Christ Forest Hill church of Christ 210 Cedar Street 1208 W. 41st Street Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 A.M. Bible Study 10 A.M., Worship 11 A.M. Evening 6:30 P.M., Mid-week 7:30 P.M. Evening 6:00 P.M., Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Evangelist: Tony Huntsman (304) 845-4940 Evangelist: Jack Bise, Jr. (804) 233-5959 PARKERSBURG Marrtown church of Christ 825 Marrtown Road Bible Study 9:30 A.M., Worship 10 A.M. Evening 6 P.M., Wednesday 7:30 P.M. (304) 422-7458 or 893-5227 220 S. Marion Street • Athens, AL 35611 Change Service Requested