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120 N Mt Vernon Ave ~ Prescott, AZ 86301 ~ (928) 445-5190 Minister: Ronald Bryant
Associate: Gordon Gower
Shepherds:
Otto Buehler ~ Glenn Kenner ~ Larry Miller Deacons:
Don Dillahunty Spencer Guest Eddie Redman Fellowship & Membership/Attendance Education, Youth Work & Technology Building & Grounds
Larry Sanderson Lester Turner Personal Work Missions & Worship
Schedule of Services Sunday Pioneer’s Home Service 8: 30 am Bible Classes 9: 30 am Worship Assembly 10: 30 am Worship Assembly 6: 00 pm Wednesday Ladies Bible Study (at the church building) 12: 00 pm Bible Study 7: 00 pm
Church Statistics Bible Class 53 Worship Attendance 120 Pioneer’s Home 26 Weekly Budget $4498 Mt Vernon Contributions $3869
Welcome Guest We are glad you chose to worship
with us. Please fill out a visitor’s
card so we have a record of your
visit. Please come and worship
with us again and often.
Assemblies Sunday Evening 6pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7pm
Children’s Training Age 3 thru 11 years old
Room 4 After Communion
Nursery/Cry Room Available at the back of the
auditorium.
Greeters for August Before Bible Study
A.M. Assembly
Orville & Wanda Pruett
Information mountvernonchurch.org
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OFFICE HOURS:
Mon – Thurs 8am to 1pm
Office Phone
445-5190
PIONEER HOME
Date Lesson
Song
Leader
Aug 9
Troy
Trammell
Winn
Hendricks
The Inner Man Physical strength is essential to physical life. Despite every effort and precaution physical
life is marked out with brevity (James 4:13-14). Intellectual strength is also essential to life in
the body, and it too has but a short existence. Spiritual strength has to do with the inner man –
the heart and soul of man (Matthew 10:28; 16:26). Spirituality has to do with man in his response
to God, the salvation God alone can provide (Ephesians 2:1-9). Spiritual life can be obtained
and it is to be maintained; the outer man is perishing, the inner man can be renewed day by day
(II Corinthians 4:16ff). Spiritual life and strength rest upon the truth of God, and proper response
to it.
Every aspect of the Christian faith is addressed to mankind, at the deepest level of man’s
being. Every aspect of obedience to God must arise from the inner man, and be a manifestation
of the true inner being of man. Every aspect of obedience, of devotion, of worship is designed
of God to impact man at the deepest level of his being.
Consider the following: Prayer involves physical actions; the attitude of the body, the use of
the voice, etc. Yet, prayer is far more than a physical activity. It is to be the expression of the
desires of the heart, ruled and guided by reverence, humility, gratitude, love, and faith.
Additionally, the same can be said of offering praise to God. The necessity is that the worshiper
offer a “sacrifice of praise,” (Hebrews 13:17). Undeniably, the Lord’s Supper involves the
worshiper in several physical actions; the eating of the unleavened bread, partaking of the fruit
of the vine, calling to mind the sacrifice of Christ, anticipating His return. The outer man is
involved, but the design of the Lord’s Supper is to bless and benefit the inner man – to impact
the worshiper at the deepest level of His being. The will of God demands and deserves the most
intense thought and noble resolve, ruled by an awareness that worship is ever a high and holy
activity.
Undeniably, the truth of God insists that deep careful personal examination be made, that
prayerful introspection, and the actual application of the will of God be made, that our hearts,
souls, mind, and strength be turned to Him. It seems clear that there is much more involved in
the “transforming” of one’s mind, than simply giving casual or habitual thought to our place
before God. Faith – biblical faith is heart and life changing. Likewise, biblical love is heart and
life altering. To coin a phrase, there is a great distinction to be made between possessing faith
and being possessed by faith. There is a vast difference between possessing love and being ruled
and controlled by love. That difference is more than in terminology. They that would come to
God must believe (Hebrew 11:6), and they must love Him supremely (Matthew 22:36ff). It
seems appropriate to insist that the health and strength of the inner man be given the most careful
and consistent attention and emphasis.
~Ronald Bryant
Morning Assembly August 9th Assembly Announcements Don Dillahunty Announcements Don Dillahunty
Song Leader Morris Guest Song Leader Rick Pinney Opening Prayer Larry Sanderson Opening Prayer Glenn Kenner
Scripture Reading Winn Hendricks Scripture Reading Roger Derda
Prayer Leader Otto Buehler Prayer Leader Morris Guest Lord’s Table Andrew Matthews Lord’s Table Keith Drochak
Pat Myers Les Turner Austin Wester Winn Hendricks Greg Hendrickson Bill Stewart
Closing Prayer Gary Zito Closing Prayer Rudy Kantu
Taken from our website: ScripturesSay.com
The Pearl of Great Price
Matthew 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a
merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of
great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
In “The Parable of the Hidden Treasure”, I suggested…
That Jesus was depicting the “value” of the kingdom to one
who accidentally finds it
Jesus followed His parable with another short parable…
Commonly called “The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price”
– Mt 13:45-46
Its similarity to the previous parable is obvious, and yet
there is a difference
First let’s consider – THE DETAILS OF THE
PARABLE…
1. A merchant is seeking beautiful pearls
2. He finds one pearl of great price
3. Undeterred by its price, he sells all that he has and buys
it!
The use of the word “Again” ties this parable to the
preceding one ……Where the value and preciousness of the
kingdom was being described
Where we saw the value to one who accidentally finds it
But in this parable, the person is on a mission to find that
which is of great value
a. He believes there is something out there worth looking
for, or he would not be seeking it
b. When he finds it, he immediately recognizes its value and
is willing to sell all to obtain it
3. Neither this parable (nor the previous one) is suggesting
we can “buy” or otherwise “earn” our salvation
a. For salvation is a gift – cf. Ro 6:23
b. We can “buy” salvation only in the sense of gaining
rightful possession of it
1) Which we do by grace through faith – cf. Ep 2:8-9
2) When we submit to the working of God and the renewing
the Holy Spirit which takes place as we are baptized into
Christ – cf. Co 2:11-13; Titus 3:4-7
This parable, then, describes how some people react to the
kingdom of heaven, when they know there must be
something out there worthy of great value and have been
searching for it.
Sold Out Youth Rally Aug 7th & 8th at the Surprise church of Christ. All those registered meet at Spencer & Heidi Guest’s home at 3pm. If you have not received the email with what to bring, ask Spencer or Heidi. LTC-Leadership Training for Christ August 16th after morning worship. Signup and planning meeting. BRING YOUR LUNCH, make plans to stay for at least 1 hour. Adults who are interested in helping with events or helping the kids please show up! Questions please ask Spencer or Heidi Guest Ladies Fall Retreat Sept 11th & 12th at Copper Basin Bible Camp host will be the Coolidge church of Christ. Forms are on the back table for registration and all the details. Copper Basin Bible Camp Fall BBQ September 19th THIS IS A NO COST EVENT flyers are on the back table, pick one up and make plans to attend. Arizona Men’s Retreat September 25th & 26th at Copper Basin Bible Camp. Flyer/Registration forms are on the back table. Make plans to attend. Calendars August’s birthday, anniversary and upcoming events calendars are available. Thank You! Brothers and sisters at Mt Vernon the West Metro church of Christ in conjunction with the Trujillo School in Honduras would like to thank you. Through your generous gifts we have been able to replace the roof of the school and repair roofing on another building. We have been blessed with your kind donations. In Service of the Lord, West Metro church of Christ/Trujillo School To the Brethren; Mary and I would like to thank you for your prayers, calls and food during my bout with pneumonia. It is a great comfort to know that you care. In Christian Love, Dieter & Mary
August
Old Test. New Test.
2 Job 30-31 Acts 26
3 Job 32-33 Acts 27: 1-12 4 Job 34-36 Acts 27: 13-44 5 Job 37-38 Acts 28:1-15 6 Job 39-40 Acts 28:16-31 7 Job 41-42 Romans 1:1-17
8 Psalm 1-6 Romans 1:18-32
Eldon Borgen (Mandy Buchanan’s uncle) has a
mass on his lungs.
Lucy Cottabarren is on her own again, son has gone back home. Will be getting a home health
aide assigned to her but needs visits and
encouragement.
Bill Larremore will see Cardiologist; continuing to
take meds to help with swelling; problems again
with his tinnitus.
Continual Prayers Health Reason/Treatment
Those in the Pioneer’s Home who suffer physical problems.
Carol Ann Burdine improved breathing
Don & Carol Anne Burdine’s son Tom in Afghanistan.
Joe Hixenbaugh (Jim’s brother) treatment for cancer
Gene Harmon Alzheimer’s / Dolores caregiver
Darrellene Faber (Kim Cureton’s sister) kidney to continue to improve
Dale Cureton struggling still after his fall in September.
Eddie Redman’s niece Rose terminal illness
Ken Garrison (former member) under hospice
care, family preparing for his passing. Our Shut-ins
Mary Wilkerson Ruth Hague
Cathy Verley Danny Jones
Marjorie Trammell Dwain Oliver
Bring a holy reverence for God
Bring an unselfish spirit and an abiding love
Bring a friendly smile and a warm greeting for
friends and strangers alike
Bring a willingness to join in the worship service by
singing from your heart.
Bring your visiting friends and relatives
Bring a prayerful heart and a mind open to the Word
of God
Bring an unsaved friend
Bring a willingness to serve the Lord
“Church bulletin bits” 1976
True worship is essential for Christian maturity
True worship will produce a concern for unsaved people
True worship drives one to lead others to Christ
True worship is more than sitting down and being passive
and quiet. Worship is to be expressed through reaching
out to others.