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November 16, 2014
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Harvest
(Matthew 9:35-10:1)
I enjoy this time of year because it begins a time of rest and reunion. The work of the spring and sum-
mer is finished – the earth has yielded its goodness and harvest is finished. While it doesn’t matter as
much to us today as it once did – harvest is a time when we can relax because we will be eating
through another winter. A successful harvest means that hunger and disease and death have been held
off for another year.
Harvest is a time of rejoicing and happiness. But there is another side as well. Harvest is a time of judg-
ment. It is also a time when the mercy of God is recognized. Harvest is a combination of those things in
our control – work, preparation, faith – and those things out of our control – weather, disease. Harvest
means that the time for working is upon us, and rest will come later after the harvest is over.
In the Bible, harvest is often used as a picture of a time of judgment. There is a harvest coming and
there will be those who are saved and those who will be judged. In our text today, Jesus is going about
the villages of Galilee preaching the gospel and healing “every disease and infirmity.” He then called his
disciples together and sent them out to do the same. He told them that the harvest was plentiful, but
there were few laborers.
I believe that they would have understood the eschatological (end time and urgent) implications of
sending them into the harvest. It was another indication that Jesus was the fulfilment of the prophe-
cies about the coming king in the Old Testament. They were called together and told first to pray for
help and then to go with the faith that the help would come.
For the church I believe this brings up some important questions. What does it mean for us to be sent
into the world as laborers working in the harvest? What if we understood that our primary mission was
not to uphold an institution, but rather to proclaim a message? What if we focused on helping and
healing those who are afflicted by sin and offer Christ as the answer to a creation groaning under the
weight of sin?
We are living in a time of harvest and will do until the return of our Savior. When the harvest is finished
all will be judged. In the meantime we understand that we are sent into all the world to preach and to
teach any who will listen and accept the message of forgiveness and healing in Christ. May the Lord of
the harvest continue to send laborers, and may we be among those whom he sends.
Connecting those effected by adoption to open doors to build relationships
of support, understanding, & strength that will last a lifetime.
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month.
Order of Worship
For Today
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Worship Leader: Randy Travis
Call to Worship: Ronny Stubblefield
A New Anointing
#730– We Declare That The Kingdom of God Is Here
Scripture Reading: Kenneth Ashby; Matthew 9:35-10:1
Prayer: Louis Stanley
#527– He Touched Me
Lord’s Supper
Karson Teel David Stubblefield
Tyler Malik Gage Dillingham
Hunter Mathis Parker Mathis
Presiding: David Stubblefield
#363– Breath of Heaven
Contribution
Dismiss for Children’s Church—Fellowship Room
#1005– Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Congregational Reading: Isaiah 9:2-4,6 (NIV)
Lesson: Sean Niestrath
Prayer: Roger Matheny
#906– Room At the Cross
Benediction
ALTERNATES:
Please meet
in case you are needed
to serve as a substitution for the Lord’s Supper
November:
Larry Keith
Mark Wilkerson
Privileged to Serve
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Monitor: James Allen
Nursery: Sam Curry
Children’s Church–Wendy Coleman
Sound Booth—Tim Teel
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Worship Leader: Andrew Jones
Call to Worship: Sean Niestrath
Prayer: Jacob Scott
Prayer: Roger Dillingham
Scripture Reading: Jon Stubblefield
Monitor: Kivil Brown
Nursery: Amelia Iliohan
Serving the Lord’s Table
David Stubblefield Hunter Mathis
Tyler Malik Gage Dillingham
Karson Teel Parker Mathis
Presiding: David Stubblefield
Children’s Church— Bryce & Whitney
Sound Booth—Tim Teel
Prepare communion:
November—James & Alberta Rust
For The Record:
Last Sunday
Bible Class: 94
Worship: 142
Contribution: $4286.25
Wednesday: 94
We are glad you’ve joined us for worship today! 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 as well as a Children’s Church for ages 4 years thru 3rd grade which dismisses after Communion.
*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 ministries of the church through a weekly collection that is taken during our worship time. You are welcome to give, but
please do not feel as though you must.
WELCOME GUEST
Worship Order
TONIGHT: We will meet tonight at Bryce & Whitney’s house 5:30-
7:30pm. Please let Bryce know if you plan to be there. Bring $3.
We will eat together this Wednesday 5:30pm. Bring $3 and a friend!
The Encouragement Group will meet at Oak Ridge tonight at 6pm.
Watch for a “Question” box soon ...this will be where you can ask questions
concerning your faith, the church, the Bible, or Christian responses to life.
Jot your question down on paper (you may use the back of the visitor sheets
in the pew) then put it in the box which will be at the back of the auditorium.
They will be answered from the pulpit within six months.
Jeremy and Kellie Duggin
have a new address:
1718 South Drive, Madisonville.
FYI: There will be no more coupon swaps for the time being.
Upcoming Events:
November 27—HAPPY THANKSGIVING
November 30—5th Sunday Congregational Potluck & Meeting
!December 8—Connecting Forever Families 6-7:30pm
February 20 –22—Winterfest Youth Retreat in Gatlinburg
Used eyeglasses you no longer
need, place them in the box in
the office. Lions accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses and
plastic and metal frames. Children's glasses are especially needed.
November 17—Jeremy & Kellie Duggin November 18—Tim & Krista Teel November 22—Roger & Teresa Dillingham
Pick up some of the business cards in the foyer to put with your holiday cards and gifts to acquaintances: These cards are a great way to thank those who provide you a service as well as introducing them to Pennyrile Church of Christ. Leave one with your tip at a restaurant, send one in your payment envelope, take them with you to hand to those you meet throughout your day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A HUGE thank you for your help with the Thanksgiving baskets!
They are completed! We are now taking
donations for Christmas baskets. Gently used
toys are being collected, as well.
Place those items in Room 107.
November 16—Phyllis Gunkel November 16—Dalton Davis November 20—Whitney Kittinger November 22—Aaron Ashby
Lions Recycle for Sight
Thank Invite
&
Melissa Walker would like
to thank everyone for the
baby gifts and beautiful
cake in her honor on
Wednesday. She is due in
the next week with a boy.
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 Randy Travis 270-322-9778
Wednesday
Bible Study 6:30 P.M.
Contact Us:
Office: 8:00-4:00 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
Youth Minister:
Bryce Kittinger
270-584-5993
Missionaries:
Paulo Mirabelli
Via Pacchiarotti, 52
00139 ROMA-ITALIA
Marvin Rivera, Honduras
Email:
Elders
Barry Webb
270-322-8376
270-339-8429
Randy Travis
270-322-9778
270-841-9803
Deacons Byron Pruitt Dan Rust James Rust Ronny Stubblefield
Pennyrile Christian Counseling
Elizabeth B. Webb, LMFT, LCSW
To make an appointment, call 270-825-8746.
Ministries Benevolence-Dan Rust Foreign Missions-Roger Matheny Youth-Bryce Kittinger Website-Bryce Kittinger Small Groups-Randy Travis West KY Youth Camp- Ronny Stubblefield
Grapevine Elementary Weekend Backpack Program
This program distributes around 50 backpacks full of weekend food to children
who would not otherwise have food. Please continue to bring in your items!
A list of suggested items is on the table in the foyer for your
reference. Main meal items are most needed!
Jacob Parker, Steve Stoltz’s cousin, is in the hospital with pneumonia.
Tracey Moore was in the Greenville hospital with pancreatitis.
Amber Miller, Ashley Scott’s sister, is still in Vanderbilt and there has been
slight improvement.
Emma Jean Scott was to have out-patient knee surgery on Friday.
Cancer & Terminal Illness:
Dottie Garrigan, multiple myeloma Rex Martin, cancer Lawrence Barger, cancer Tommy McCormick, cancer Scott Wallace, cancer Terry Rakestraw, cancer Luke Willis, 14 year old with leukemia Nikki Adcock, bone cancer Sandra Richardson, bone cancer Austin Thompson, 16 yrs old, Lori Corley, cancer Sheri Wyatt, cancer Charlene Williams, cancer Sherri Mitchell, ovarian cancer Mary Hammers, Sarah Scott’s sister, cancer Todd Walker, ALS Rita Frazier, lung cancer Louis Stanley’s sister, Genevieve Heltsley Michael Skultety, cancer Eunice Randolph, lung cancer Aaron Reding, late stage ALS
Harry Gregory, terminal illness
Expecting Parents:
Andrew & Kelli Jones John & Keitha Noffsinger Jeremy & Melissa Walker Titus & Ashley Scott Zach & Karen Pressley
Military:
Ryan Hill—Valdosta, GA BJ Perkins—Afghanistan Christopher Goodale—Naval Academy Pompea Adams– National Guard Jeff Wade– Italy
Shut-Ins & Elderly:
John Cunningham Lois Bowling Bill Scott Elizabeth Powell; Phyllis’ mother Wilma Eagle Lee Townsend Junie Peterson Jewell Mooney Ewing Stubblefield Edna Pruitt Sara Riadon, Lea & Judy’s mother Malcolm & Anna Etta Brown