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CHURCH OF CHRIST
June 14, 2020
Considering Wisdom
(Ecclesiastes 2:12-17; I Corinthians 2:1-13)
The preacher in Ecclesiastes sets up the second chapter with this unsettling proverb, “For in much wisdom is much vexation, and
he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” This is another one of those truths that cannot be denied in our experience of life.
Once we know something, we know it. With that knowledge comes wisdom and an ability to see what we could not see before.
This is not speaking against wisdom or education. It is however telling us that with knowledge comes the burden of responsibility.
He goes on to say that wisdom is better than foolishness. However, he also notices that one of the differences between the wise
and the foolish is that the wise know what is happening to them and the foolish are groping around in the dark. The result was
that he hated life (2:17) because it was just ridiculous. He does come around by the end of the chapter to say that it is a good thing
for us to find enjoyment in our work and to continue to seek wisdom.
When we get to the New Testament, there is still a strong element of the wisdom of God present. The book of James is very much
presented as a form of wisdom literature, as is the Sermon on the Mount. What has changed is that we are no longer seeking wis-
dom for wisdom’s sake. We are the beneficiaries of the wisdom of God, which looks foolish to the world.
When Paul tells the Corinthians that he was not coming to them with “lofty words or wisdom” he was not saying that he was not a
good public speaker or writer. It is difficult to believe that the same man that penned Romans would have a hard time making an
eloquent argument.
He was, rather, telling them that the wisdom he presented was of a different nature and source than what they would hear from
philosophers and preachers (this word is not limited to Christian messengers) of the day. His message was, indeed, foolish accord-
ing to many.
God became man.
Christ, the anointed, was crucified.
We are to follow a “hero” who was humble and humbled on a cross.
Christ was resurrected from the dead.
Christ, not a philosophy or approach to life, is our wisdom.
Our faith does not rest in our wisdom, but the power of God.
There is the promise of being made righteous and holy and brought back into relationship with God. There is no promise of how
that might affect our lives – for good or ill – on earth. We have lived in such times recently that it has not taken much “wisdom
from above” to get along just fine. This has not always been the case, and it could still change for us.
We are not called to prosper or to be persecuted. We are not called to promise to make lives better or worse. We are called to be
about the business of God in whatever circumstances we are in – and to stay faithful. May God grant us wisdom.
WELCOME
Please fill out the information sheet found in the maroon binder at the end of your pew.
*An attended nursery is provided during worship assembly.
*Communion—We celebrate the resurrection of our Lord every Sunday (“first day of the week”) through a time of communion known as the Lord’s Supper. The “unleavened bread” represents His body and the “fruit of the vine” (cup of grape juice) represents His blood shed on the cross. As our guest, you are welcome to participate, though you are not required to do so. *Giving– We are challenged to be good stewards of God’s blessings by supporting the various minis-
tries of the church through a weekly collection that is taken during our worship time. You are wel-come to give, but please do not feel as though you must.
Ryan Hill-RI (Shoulders) Christopher Goodale-USMC Cameron Hurst--USAF(Curry) Hans Niestrath-USNA Sam Richey-USMC (Stoltz) Jason Rushing-Air Natl Guard Derek Brothers, (Partlow) (Hampton)
Worship Order
Order of Worship Sunday, June 14, 2020
Cong. Reading: Isaiah 64:1-4 The Rock That Is Higher
Healing Grace Prayer—Joshua Scott
Inside Out Before The Throne of God Above Scripture Reading: I Cor. 2:1-5 Dan
No Children’s Church Lesson: Sean Niestrath
Prayer—Kivil Brown Above All Powers
Lord’s Supper Presiding: Tim Teel
Prayer for Contribution Senior Slideshow/Bible presentation
Benediction: The Grace Contribution as we exit.
ALTERNATES:
Please meet in case
you are needed to
serve as a sub for the
Lord’s Supper
May:
Roger Dillingham
Tim Teel
Prepare communion:
June:
For the Record:
Last Sunday
Bible Class: 0
Worship: 100
Contribution: $4869
Wednesday: 60
June 14, 2020
Monitor: D. Stubblefield
Nursery: none
Children’s Church: none
Sound Booth: Jeremy/Zach
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Prayer: Q. Stephenson
Prayer: Kenneth Ashby
Scripture: Wayne Adams
Monitor: Larry Stone
Nursery: none
Children’s Church: none
Serving the Lord’s Table:
Presiding: Roger Dillingham
Sound Booth—Darin Swaidner
— At 7 PM on Sunday nights and 8 PM on Wednesday nights the youth group is doing
an online Bible study through video chat.
• This week we are continuing our series on the parables of Jesus. On Sunday, we are
studying the parable of the rich fool. On Wednesday, we are studying the parable of
the shrewd manager.
• The youth group is doing games through video chat every Friday at 1 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 16—Cameron Clark
June 18—Dennis Warszona
June 19—James Allen
June 19—James & Bonnie Allen
June 20—Nick Ashby
June 20—Krista Teel
CALENDAR: June 17—SS: John Riley
June 20—1st Day of Summer
June 21—Father’s Day
June 24—SS: Chip Palmer
July 1—SS: Ed Gallagher
Expecting Parents:
Maggie & Rusty Stallins—GIRL—Oct 14
No Sunday PM Services
Shut-Ins & Elderly:
Anna Etta Brown, Ruth Shoulders,
Ann Alderson, Don & Judy Niestrath, Sandy Pilon
Summer Series Schedule: June 17—John Riley
June 24—Chip Palmer
July 1—Ed Gallagher
July 8—Charlie Bazzell
July 15—Jimmy Bunch
July 29—Bryce Kittinger
August 5—Jamey Boone
Potter Children’s Home needs:
Pudding Cups
Kitchen Trash Bags
Bread & Butter Pickles
Heavy Duty Plastic Forks
Canned Black Beans
When we meet:
Sunday
Bible Study 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M.
Sunday P.M.
At the building 6 P.M.
Small Groups Sept—May: various times; contact Sean Niestrath
Wednesday
Bible Study 6:30 P.M.
Contact Us:
Office: 9:00a-1:00p M-F Phone: 270-825-0304
Email: [email protected] Mailing address: P.O. Box 161 Madisonville, KY 42431
-Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 10 am
Minister:
Sean Niestrath 269-352-9134 [email protected]
Missionaries:
Paulo Mirabelli Via Pacchiarotti, 52 00139 ROMA-ITALIA
Marvin Rivera, Honduras Email: [email protected]
Elders:
Barry Webb– 270-339-8429 [email protected]
Dan Rust— 812-746-5635 [email protected]
Byron Pruitt— 270-841-7518 [email protected]
Ronny Stubblefield— 270-635-5360
Sean Niestrath— 269-352-9134 [email protected]
Pennyrile Christian Counseling
Elizabeth B. Webb, LMFT, LCSW To make an appointment, call 270-825-8746.
Deacons:
Jeremy Duggin, James Rust, Joshua Scott
Brock Shoulders, Steve Stoltz,
Darin Swaidner, Tim Teel
PRAYER REQUESTS
Honduran brothers and sisters Watata CoC in Homa Bay, Kenya
Church in Rome PRAISES: Cliff Duncan and Tracey Moore are doing much better. Serious Illness/Injury: Rita Frazier, lung cancer, Barbara’s SIL Kim Feltner, Tim’s sister Bryce Alexander, leukemia Michael Skultety, cancer, Jane Marvin Gallagher Mike Bright, health issues Phil Keith Ruffin Chandler George Teel, cancer Jon Riley, lungs Keith Roberts, cancer, EJ Betty & Kim Stanley Bruce Coleson, MS Makenzie Carson, L. Russell Ed Wallace, liver transplant Brady Cobb, intestinal problems Lowry Johnson, 4m old, cancer Roberta Lynch, Shelia’s mom Barbara Lynch, Shelia Charles Smallwood, Micki’s father Jonathan Allen, MS Rodney Householder Tracy Thorp, cancer Aaron Reding, ALS Mack Shearn Jeff Travis, health George Utley, cancer Ronnie Lear, COPD Audrey Davis, 4yr.old, leukemia Hannah Gates, heart surgery Sherry Mitchell, cancer Wayne Warszona, Parkinson’s Pam Wiggins, cancer Jakayla Acker, lymphoma Barbie Kern, Carol’s sister, cancer Connie Armstrong, cancer Mark Martin, mesothelioma Andrea Kane, cancer Dan Evans Kathy Lawrence Sandra Hawkins, cancer Bob Reis, MS Amy Caulder, brain cancer Richard Grogan , Barbara S. Diana Adams Karen Kittinger, cancer Linda Turner, cancer Dustin Ray, cancer Chesley Castleberry, cancer, EJ Tracey Durham Aliyah Copeland, Palmer’s gd Monica Seke, liver, Kenya Bill Long, cancer, Goodale Samantha Morris, cancer, Stanleys Paul Stone, Larry’s brother Lisa Russell, blindness Terry Rhye, Bruce’s brother, back
—Lola Doyle, pancreatic cancer.
—Lana Fisher, Dennis Warszona’s sister, lymphoma.
—Mark Scott, Charlotte Chillcut’s brother, health issues.
—Tim Teel, hip surgery Monday (6-15).
—Byron Pruitt, eye procedure (6-18).
—Dave Webb, in ICU with pneumonia.