The SEARCHLight News & Information from In Search of the Lord’s Way Ministry From Friend to Friend Open Up by Phil Sanders “Devote yourselves to prayer,… praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ” (Colossians 4:2-3). In spite of my illnesses, I have spoken in twelve states so far this year. I am Paul urged the Colossians to “devote grateful for every opportunity to share themselves to prayer,” and there is nothing we the gospel and to share the story of In can do today more important than pray to our Father in heaven. We need Him. We need His SEARCH of the Lord’s way. Meeting help, His providence, and His guidance. Paul viewers across the country is one of my especially wanted them to pray that God would greatest delights. God continues to bless “open up to us a door for the word, so that we us richly and to open doors for the word may speak the mystery of Christ.” This has been across the country. my constant prayer for many years. God opens doors for the word (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2). We rejoiced May 10-11 to get to We also pray for God to open the windows visit with Don Blackwell and Mark of heaven so that we may continue our ministry effectively Teske of GBN, Branyon May of World (Malachi 3:10; Deut. 28:10). We know that without the help of God Video Bible School, Paul Sain, Al and we can do nothing. We raise our funds best upon our knees. June Franks, Garland Elkins, Keith We realize our task is to let the word of God open up hearts to Mosher, and Richard Rutledge and Ryan the love of God and to the cross of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:2). We must hide ourselves behind the cross and watch God’s word work in Smithey of Gospel Radio Network. Each the hearts and lives of those we teach. contributed to a marvelous meeting for We pray that we may open up hands to give and to serve. We people involved in media ministry. love filling the requests of our viewers and listeners. We prove our Michael Harrod of Rustburg, VA, discipleship by producing fruit (John 15:8-10). called recently looking for a church of We ask God to help us speak clearly and boldly (Colossians 4:4; Ephesians 6:19-20). But we also pray that those who hear will Christ where he could attend and be open up their minds to recognize God’s power in our lives and baptized. Michael has been studying with God’s truth in His word. Jerry Campbell and is taking our Bible We pray God will open up our eyes to recognize what God Correspondence Course. We rejoice has already done for us and to be thankful for the privilege of in this decision. Our program appears serving in God’s vineyard, knowing God gives the increase on WFXR 27 each Sunday in nearby (1 Corinthians 3:7). Lynchburg, VA. Will you help us in this work by praying with us and for us? Will you also give generously so that we might remain a strong Roy Gordon from Belize, a country voice for the Lord and for His cause? We need your help. in central America, called to let me The Lord be with you, know he is watching the SEARCH Phil Sanders program each Sunday morning on Plus STATION CHANGES IN TV, which covers the whole nation of Memphis, TN SEARCH Belize. A member of the church, he Old New OF THE LORD’S WAY ® knew something of this ministry and WATN - TV 24 WLMT - TV 30 PO Box 371 was delighted that we are on the air there Sun 6:30 am Sun 7:00 am Edmond, OK 73083-0371 each week. Sebeca, KS (405) 348-3242 In days to come sweet Jackie Community - TV 2 Sun 4:00 pm (800) 321-8633 Greenville/Spartanburg, SC E-mail: [email protected] will become my personal assistant, WYCW - TV 62 Sun 8:00 am scheduling all of my appointments. She Visit our Web site: Harlan, IA www.searchtv.org is doing better and will continue to be a KNOD 105.3 FM Sun 11:30 am great blessing in my life. Manchester, TN 107.9 FM Sun 7:30 am June 2016 The SEARCH Light 2 Phil’s Schedule SPOTLIGHT June The staff of IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY 19-22 - Bell Avenue, Amarillo, TX again says thank you to our volunteers! The past 26-29 - Winfield, KS campaign month’s special series booklet “Your Soul” by Phil Sanders July was one of the most requested programs SEARCH has produced. 3 - Edmond, OK PM Our volunteers, in one morning, 14-15 - Hester-Preston Debate, packaged and labeled more than four thousand of these booklets. Also, Ardmore, OK the audio CD’s of the program that 17 - Anthony, KS had to be duplicated, labeled and mailed out numbered two thousand 20 - North MacArthur, Oklahoma City, OK five hundred. Our confidence is high that continued 21-23 - Georgia School of Preaching, requests will probably force SEARCH to do a reprint on Marietta, GA the booklet. What a great problem to have! SEARCH has about fifty volunteers who help us each month with 27 - Oldham Lane, Abilene, TX these and other tasks. We give GOD the glory and praise for each and every person volunteering to help us August with this work load! 3 - Highland, Ft. Worth, TX As I am writing this article, I received a phone 7-10 - New Hope, TN call from Jim Reischl from the church of Christ in Harlan, Iowa. Jim and I had worked together to get 21-24 - Polishing the Pulpit, the SEARCH program on the local television cable Sevierville, TN company a couple of months ago. He went on to tell me the Elders asked him to see about also getting the SEARCH program on the local radio station. After Be sure to check out our a couple of quick phone calls, radio station KNOD 105.3 FM in Harlan, IA was added to the SEARCH YouTube page. schedule airing Sunday at 11:30 am. What a dedicated New series will be uploaded occasionally. group of Christians in Harlan, IA may the LORD bless your efforts! SEARCH is now on sixty radio stations www.youtube.com/user/SearchTVMinistry across the United States. If a visitor came to visit the church where you attend and asked if they could see the Jule Miller filmstrip series, also known as the GOSPEL filmstrips, would you know what they were talking about? This series, now available on DVD, was used extensively by Mack Credit Card contributions Lyon and thousands of other personal workers in cottage accepted by phone or internet. meetings or home BIBLE studies in years gone by. The reason I mention this series to you is because the John Hurt Bible correspondence course, used by SEARCH Worship that and other ministries, for further study ask the local church of Christ to see this series. If you would like Pleases God more information on Jule Miller’s Visualized Bible Study Series, contact the Gospel Advocate Company at is now available for 1-800-251-8446. download on our website In HIM…. www.SearchTV.org Chris Lyon 3 The SEARCH Light PROGRAMS July 2016 Topics subject to change without notice JULY 3 – SAYING NO TO GOD You can say yes to God or you can say no to God; but if you say no, you must realize there is a high price to pay and much to lose. In this lesson we’re going to explore the cost of rebelling against God’s will. JULY 10 – IS MARRIAGE OBSOLETE? A recent report reveals that four-in-ten Americans say marriage is obsolete. Is marriage obsolete? Does God approve of couples who live with each other but remain unmarried? Does marriage matter? JULY 17 – A CHURCH MEMBER? Charitable Annuities Many people want Jesus, but they are not sure You can now contribute to SEARCH in the form of a about the church. Some have quit organized charitable annuity. Charitable annuities allow donors religion and others have started worshipping at to draw interest as long as they live on the money they contribute. Your money also blesses SEARCH with home. What does the Lord say about being a interest each year. If you have an interest in a charitable member of a church? Is church membership the annuity, please contact us. will of God? JULY 24 – IS SATAN REAL? Should we take Satan seriously? Does he really Facebook: tempt us and want to steal our soul? Should I be www.facebook.com/ afraid of Satan? What does the Word of God say InSearchOfTheLordsWay about the devil and what should I know about him? Blog: JULY 31 – IS HELL REAL? searchtelevision.blogspot.com/ Recent surveys say many people are questioning whether or not the lost will face punishment after this life is over. Is hell real, and YouTube: will God really send the lost there for eternity? www.youtube.com/user/ People need to know what God says about hell. SearchTVMinistry You can remember that special person or loved one by giving a Memorial or Honor gift To: In Search Of The Lord’s Way PLEASE PRINT Edmond, Oklahoma In MEMORY of: Yes, I (we) want to be a contributor of the SEARCH program (Please Include) City, State on television, reaching millions of lives with the gospel of Christ In Living HONOR of: in 2016.