Church of Christ March 1, 2020 Sixth and Washington Sts., Marietta, 45750...Office Phone (740) 373-3240 534 Sixth Street

Marietta, Ohio 45750 ELDERS Kurt Harrison Roger Rush

DEACONS

Tom Eddy Tim Loughry Paul Hickman Michael Morgan SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Paul Jacoby Alan Ralston

SUNDAY MINISTER Bible Classes 9:00 A.M. Roger Rush

Worship 10:00 A.M.

Evening Worship 6:30 P.M.

WEDNESDAY Bible Classes 7:00 P.M. THE CHURCH

It is not at all uncommon to hear someone express deep faith in Jesus fol- SCHEDULE SONG LEADER CONTROL ROOM lowed by the immediate disclaimer, “But I want nothing to do with the church.” March 8, 2020 AM: Tim Wells AM/PM/Wed. Faith in Jesus is a commendable thing. Without it there is not hope. But ANNOUNCEMENTS PM: Dennis Dye Colton Eddy without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must be- Tim Loughry Wed. 3/11—John Forshey lieve that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him WAIT ON THE TABLE (Hebrews 11:6). If you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins STATISTICS—February 23 AM: Dennis Dye (John 8:24). No honest student of the New Testament would ever seek to mini- Sunday Bible Class 83 Michael Morgan mize the importance of faith. In fact, the gospel of John was written specifically Morning Worship 165 PM: Brad Forshey to lead readers to such a faith (John 20:30, 31). Evening Worship 79 Randy Nolan Wednesday Classes 56 From the New Testament we learn that the purpose of Christ’s coming was to PRAYER build His church (Matthew 16:18). For it (the church) He willingly died, giving His AM: Paul Jacoby life’s blood to purchase it (Acts 20:28). Further, the church is the object of His Close—John Forshey OFFICE PHONE (740) 373-3240 CARE LINE (740) 373-3909 affection (Ephesians 5:28), and He adds all the saved to it (Acts 2:47). Why PM: Harry Ogletree BIBLECALL (740) 373-3222 would someone who professes to believe in Jesus reject the very thing for which

Close—Darrell Hague Jesus died? SCRIPTURE READER WEBSITE AM: Adam Burkhart www.sawcoc.org (Please note video from sermons is Second, if Jesus does add all the saved to His church, how is it possible to available on our website) PM: Coen Eddy PANTRY ITEM OF THE WEEK—Instant Pudding/Jello Continued on Page 3 TODAY’S SERMONS SOME TESTS FOR THE HOME CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE RAMBLINGS --By Roger

AM: The Happy Man 1. The Leadership Test. Does the husband believe in Him while rejecting the very Our thanks to Dennis Dye for his devo Reading: Psalm 1 and father assume his God-given place thing He adds the believer to (Acts 2:38, last Wednesday evening. Kurt Harrison

as head of the family? Does he provide 47)? It is not possible! You cannot say YES will have the devo this Wednesday eve- the spiritual leadership? Does he take to Jesus, but NO to his church. ning. PM: An Eye for an Eye the lead in bringing up his children in Reading: Matt. 5:38-48 It may be that those who reject the Truth for Today was aired at an earlier the Lord’s way? church are just reacting to what they per- hour today on WMOA due to the broadcast 2. The Discipline Test. Do children respect ceive the church to be. There are a lot of of Baseball. This happens PROGRAMS and obey their parents? Do parents ex- counterfeits out there. These churches every spring, and the station announces WJAW FM 100.9—Sunday 8:30 a.m. pect and deserve such obedience? Is want to pass themselves off as the church the change several times the week before, discipline consistent, fair, loving, and of Christ, when they are nothing like the so if you were planning to listen at 11:00 WJAW AM 630—Sunday 9:00 a.m. firm? church one reads about in the Bible. Re- this morning, you will hear college baseball WMOA AM 1490—Sunday 11:00 a.m. jecting the counterfeits is commendable, instead. We will be back in our regular 3. The Togetherness Test. Does the family but we must not reject the real thing. time slot next Sunday morning. If you lis- SEARCH—WTAP—Sunday 7:30 a.m. plan to do things together? Does it usu- Christ’s church will be known by her love ten on one of the other four stations the ally eat two meals a day together? Do (John 11:35), unity (John 17:20, 21), faith- program is on, I believe it was aired in its SICK members of the family enjoy each other’s company? fulness to His word (John 12:48), and the regular time slot. Larry Carrell is now at home. fruit she bears (Matthew 7:20). 4. The Literature Test. Does the family Daylight Saving Time begins next Sun- Kristin Antill (Jeremy’s wife) is in Pittsburg subscribe to and read Christian litera- Genuine faith in Jesus will be manifested day so be sure to set your clock ahead one (UPMC Presbyterian). She has a rare auto ture? Is other literature in the home in repentance and baptism (Acts 2:38). hour before retiring Saturday evening. I immune cell in her heart. Prayers would wholesome? Is the Bible read fre- Whereupon the Lord will add the believer am hopeful, with the time change, that we be appreciated. quently? to His church (Acts 2:47). The churches of will see an increase in attendance on Sun- Christ salute you (Romans 16:16). day evenings and Wednesday evenings. I 5. The Devotion Test. Does the family know several of you find it hard to drive PRAYER LIST

pray, sing, and study God’s word to- after dark, and I understand your reluc- Harry Summers (Linda Dailey’s father) gether? Is the tempo and temper of ---Roger tance to venture out in the evening. Marj Teague the family relationship one that encour- ages and develops devotion to God? SOME TESTS FOR THE HOME (con’t) Recently I was thinking about how many Justina Thomas (Bob Patterson, Jr.’s grand- people it takes to prepare for our Sunday daughter) 6. The Communication Test. Do all mem- services. I wasn’t thinking just about the bers of the family know they can freely men who serve, but also all of those who *full prayer list is posted on the bulletin attended less faithfully, and spiritual discuss their problems and worries and things thought about more rarely? Does are involved in the planning and prepara- board in the foyer find a sympathetic ear? Can they talk tion leading up to our assemblies. It in- the family plan vacations for their spir- about their hopes, plans, and aspira- itual renewal also? volves many people and numerous hours PANTRY ITEM OF THE WEEK tions? of preparation. Our teachers spend hours

7. The Temperament Test. Do all try to in preparation for their Bible classes. Oth- Instant Pudding/Jello —Darrell E. Beard ers prepare the communion each Lord’s develop and maintain an even- Day. Someone must open and close the tempered, patient disposition? Are out- BIBLE QUESTION/ANSWER LADIES TEA bursts of temper rare? building for each of our assemblies. The bulletin boards are changed frequently. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in 8. The Associates Test. Does the family Our weekly church bulletin must be approve of those with whom each asso- How did Jesus teach his disciples to pray? the foyer for those who will be attending printed, the building cleaned, and the ciates? Do parents know their chil- the Ladies Tea, Saturday, April 18, 2:00— Answer next week/Answer to last week’s whole facility properly maintained. And 3:30 p.m. dren’s best friends? Do husband and then, on the Lord’s Day, we need a couple wife approve of each other’s close asso- question: In the parable of the good Sa- dozen men to serve communion, read ciates? maritan what lesson did the disciples learn? They should show mercy on any- Scripture, lead prayers and singing, staff 9. The Thoughtfulness Test. Is each one the control booth and record the sermons, one in need—Luke 30:37 greet visitors, provide security, etc. In as kind and considerate of members of his own family as he tries to be with other words, it takes all of us to get the job THANK YOU done. Thank you for your contribution to others? this effort, and if you are not involved, 10. The Vacation Test. Does the family re- Thank you notes are posted on the bulletin what’s holding you back? member God while on vacation? Is board in the foyer from Walter & Carol Mincks and Ruth Stewart. the Bible read less frequently, services