Imprints The Newsletter of Watermark CMC

A “watermark” is a mark or im- pression left after water recedes that proves water has been there. From the Pastor: Our passion is that long after we are gone evidence that we (God’s

people) have been there will re- The Protestant began on October 31, 1517, when posted main. We long to make a lasting his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle in Wittenberg, Germany. It was a impression for . time of great spiritual Awakening in the life of the Church. Protestant historians

consider the Reformation to be a time when the religious life of the Church was

brought nearer to the pattern of the New Testament. There was widespread Cor- ruption in Church and people were starving spiritually. Watermark CMC

P.O. Box 946 A reading of Romans 1:17 convinced Martin Luther that only faith in Christ could 2147 Mill Street Extension make on just before God… For in a righteousness from God is revealed, Lucedale, MS. 39452 a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Luther commented, “I felt that I had been born anew and that the gates of heaven had been opened. The whole of scripture gained a new meaning. www.watermarkcmc.org And from that point on the phrase ‘the justice of God’ no longer filled me with ha- tred, but rather became unspeakably sweet by virtue of a great love.” The start of Pastor: Cregg Puckett the reformation was nothing less than “the glorious rediscovery of the gospel.”

Youth Leaders: Mikie Hearndon The Five Solae, are five pillars of the Protestant Reformation Movement, that Minister of Music: Eric Smith developed: 1) : Scripture Alone is the Standard; 2) ! For the Glory of God Alone; 3) Solo Christo! In Christ's Alone are We Saved; 4) : Salvation by Grace Alone; and 5) : Salvation by Faith Alone.

Children’s Director: Cassie Hearndon You talk about tough times? Martin Luther was excommunicated from the church in 1520. His books were burned at Cologne. He had to defend his views even in the Church Secretary: Sherry Goff face of violence. He was considered a heretic by the Roman . He faced opposition, criticism, rejection, and abandonment. Minister of Adult Education: Jerry Goff Luther did not allow fear stop him from accomplishing incredible things, even in the face of great adversity: * Complete a German translation of the NT in less than a year… Sunday Schedule: * Write beautiful hymns (“A Mighty Fortress is our God”)… * Develop sermonic aids for ministers… Worship Service: 9:00 am * Help standardize the German language… Sunday School: 10:30 am * Restore preaching to its rightful place in the Church… * Instrumental in awakening his day to the fact that regeneration comes thru faith Wednesday Schedule: in Christ…

Children 6:30 pm In the face of many false accusations, he boldly spoke these words: “Unless I can Youth 6:30 pm be instructed and convinced with evidence from the Holy Scriptures or with open, Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm clear and distinct grounds and reasoning—and my conscience is captive to the Word of God—then I cannot and will not recant, because it is neither safe nor wise Praise Band Practice 7:30 pm to act against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. So help me God.”

Oh, that God would empower us to live with a level of renewal and resolve to face Weekly Bible Verse: the adversity of our day for the glory of Christ alone. Let us pray that God would 16 For I am not ashamed of the empower us to fight the good fight and finish the race and to keep the faith.

gospel of Christ, for it is the pow-

er of God to salvation for every- one who believes, for the Jew first Soli Deo Gloria! (For the Glory of God Alone) and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is re- Cregg vealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” Romans 1

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Housekeeping Volunteers:

Nov 8th: Debbie Harper

Nov 15th: Kiley & Kellie Hughes/ Steve & Sandy Lott

Nov 22nd: Robbie & Eva LeBert/ Cregg & Melissa Puckett

Nursery Volunteers: Watermark Radio Volunteers:

Sunday Morning: Nov 9th– Nov 12th: Maria Clantan Nov 8th: Sherry Goff & Kimberly Goff

Nov 15th: Kaye Brown/ Andrea Ardoin/ Sandy Lott Nov 16th– Nov 19th: Marsha Peters

Nov 22nd: Joy Smith & Makayla Puckett Nov 23rd– Nov 26th: Mikie Hearndon

Wednesday Night: Nov 30th– Dec 3rd: Melissa Puckett Nov 4th: Mandy Goff & Kaye Brown

Nov 11th: Mary Fairley & Katie Shepherd

Nov 18th: Lindsey Pierce & Melissa Stringfellow WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Leslie Kelly Wednesday Night Supper Volunteers:

Nov 4th: Melissa Puckett & Mandy Goff

Nov 11th: Brandie Flurry & Bonnie Sowers

Nov 18th: Ledier Walker & Melissa Stringfellow A special Thank You to ALL who gave of their time and gifts to make the Women’s

Gathering a great time of Food, Fellowship, Prayer, Praise and Worship. There were 40 women in attendance with 13 different churches represented!!

“Whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God.” Al Griffin Mike Bragg I Corinthians 10:31 Rodney Flurry Andrea Ardoin Imprints Page 3

Upcoming Events !!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY TUESDAY STEWARDSHIP REPORT November 1, 2015 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Bible Fellowship (Family Life Building) Thank you for your faithful & generous support! 10:00 a.m. Breakfast Fellowship 10:30 a.m. LIFE Groups WEDNESDAY General Budget Needed YTD $158,400 5:30 p.m. Family Supper General Income YTD 144,845 6:30 p.m. Kids, Teens & Adults

Worship Attendance: 120 LIFE Groups (All ages): 78 Watermark Wednesday: 85 Nursery Available for ages 0-3