www.magnoliachurchofchrist.com

Ministers DC Brown

(281) 961-1501

dcbrown@magnoliachurchofchrist.com

Nick Schroeder

(936) 697-3449

nick@magnoliachurchofchrist.com

Shepherds Scott Carpenter

Bill Rogers

David Singletary

Deacons Bubba Burnett - Finances

Lee Coleman - Grounds & Technology

Steve Hasley - Helping Hands

Tony Langley - Mission

Gerry Luther - 1st Impressions & Bridges

Nathan Matthews - Worship

Committee Chairmen Richard Dean - Benevolence

Keith Ferguson - Buildings

Nick Schroeder - Fellowship

MORNING ASSEMBLY & WORSHIP

EVENING ASSEMBLY & WORSHIP

ASSEMBLY TIMES

Welcome:

Song Leader:

Offering Prayer:

Communion Prayers:

Scripture Reading:

Message:

Shepherd’s Prayer:

DC Brown

Nick Schroeder

Gentry Leonard

Gentry Leonard

Lance Leonard

DC Brown

David Singletary

Announcements/Prayer:

Song Leader:

Communion Prayers:

Evening Lesson:

Closing Prayer :

David Singletary

Richard Dean

Gerry Luther/Bubba Burnett

DC Brown

Odell Hamilton

Sunday Bible Class:

Assembly & Worship:

Assembly & Worship:

Wednesday Bible Study:

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

5:00 PM

7:00 PM

SUNDAY ADULT & TEEN BIBLE CLASSES

Auditorium:

Annex Classroom:

Fellowship:

Library:

Annex Teen Room:

Thessalonians

Gospel of John

Hebrews

New Christians

Wisdom Literature

Lonnie Ritchie

Bill Rogers

DC Brown

Morris Fridie

Nick Schroeder ENJOY THE WIFI

Network: MCOC Guest

Password: fellowship

www.magnoliachurchofchrist.com

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY

Announcements/Prayer:

Song Leader:

Devotional Speaker:

Elder

Fred Walker

DC Brown

MAY 12, 2019

823 S Magnolia Blvd, Magnolia, TX 77355 281.356.4466 magnolianews@comcast.net

News Update

Welcome!

For 50 points: I used to be a disciple of John the Baptist, but then became a disciple of Jesus. Who am I?

Answer to last week’s trivia: Balaam’s donkey. She carried him while his two servants accompanied him on the way to Moab (Numbers 22:21-30).

Adult Bible Class

Bible classes and offering Bible classes for all ages have been effective ministry tools for well over a century. However, a recent trend within some denominations has been to replace the Adult Bible class format with Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs). This does not mean that the classrooms sit empty on Sunday mornings. It means that the emphasis has shifted from teaching and learning to that of fellowship and meeting care needs. The rationale seems to be “Let’s go with small groups because people seem to enjoy them more.”

Our elders have wisely provided opportunities for both, and both can be beneficial for our church family. Their focus on providing the venues and environments that develop our faith and love for one another is a shepherding ministry, and they do it well. In this article, let’s consider the value of the adult Bible class opportunities they provide.

An adult Bible class, by its very definition, is a forum where the Scriptures are taught for our spiritual betterment. Scripture is profitable for teaching! It is also profitable for reaffirming our progress in the faith and for correcting any errors in our understanding. It equips us for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16,17). Bible teaching is the lifeblood a church family. The Christian walk begins with it (Mt. 28:20). Being rescued from the domain off darkness and transferred into the kingdom of Christ (Col. 1:13) we should be steadfast in the apostle’s teaching (Acts 2:42). Paul and Barnabas spent an entire year with the church in Antioch, teaching “considerable numbers” (Acts 11:24-26). They were among the named teachers of that congregation that ministered to the Lord through teaching (Acts 13:1,2). Later, Paul would spend 18 months teaching the word of God among the Corinthians (Acts 18:11) and another three years doing the same in Ephesus (Acts 19:9; 20:31).

Teaching is a gift of ministry that God appointed for His church (1 Cor. 12:28) to build up the body of Christ (Eph. 4:11,12). It is to be exercised (Rm. 12:6,7). This means that without teachers, the church will become spiritually sick and ineffective.

We have men and women who are using this God-given gift to benefit us all. On Sunday morning, Morris Fridie teaches a New Converts Class. Lonnie Ritchie is teaching the letter to the Thessalonians. Bill Rogers and David Singletary are teaching from the book of John, D. C. Brown begins a new class on the epistles of Peter this coming Lord’s day morning. On Wednesday Debbie Carpenter teaches a Ladies Class on “The Kings.” This is offered twice on Wednesdays but will be breaking for the Summer. Tom Fikes is teaching Church History to a Men’s class that meets each Wednesday morning. Wednesday evening a group meets in the auditorium and is currently studying the book of Judges. Finally, every other Sunday evening (except during the summer months) Small Groups meet and study a topic or a biblical text. Currently the topics taught are based on Acts 1-12.

Our elders have done much to provide opportunities for all of us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pt. 3:18). Their encouragement to all of us is to take advantage! – DC

Prayers for the friends and loved ones of our church family: Samuel Horace, Joyce Fridie’s Brother (chemo) Morgan, Louise Hairgrove’s grandson (waiting on kidney transplant)

Our Active Military : Cody Damazio, Ricky Damazio, Matt Gilley, & John Neidrich

Bob & Kitty Mobley Nancy Morrow Cliff & Barbara Purvis Jack & Katheryn Bullock Jimmy & Charlene Ware Evelyn Stalcup Reina Butts Rick & Sherry Damazio Charlotte Smith Paul Miller Frances Poehl

Jerry & Janice Walker Wilma Davenport Barbara Loving George & Vanessa Botkin Leon Juergens Yvonne Jackson Dolly Gullo Ethel Mitchell Jane Sunday Connie Matics Melanie Leonard

PRAYER REQUESTS

EVENTS & UPDATES

Elder in Charge for May - David Singletary 281.802.8613

Communication Session following PM Assembly on May 12. MNFTM at 6:30 PM on May 13,27 in the Fellowship Room. Tuesday Prayer Group at 6:00 PM on May 14,21,28 in the Teen room. Ladies Wednesday Morning Bible Class at 9:30 AM on May 15,22,29 in the Fellowship Room. Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Class at 9:30 AM on May 15,22,29 in the Annex. Men’s Breakfast at 7:00 AM on May 18 in the Fellowship Room. Dorcas at 9:00 AM on May 18 in the Fellowship Room. Jr. Camp Parent Meeting following AM Assembly on May 19 in the Fellowship Room. Small Groups during PM Assembly May 19. Assembly at building as well. Rogers’ 50th Wedding Anniversary at 1:00 p.m. on May 25 in the Fellowship Room. Office Closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day

DAILY BIBLE READING

Mon 13 - 2 Kings 22-23; John 14, Tues 14 - 2 Kings 24-25; John 15, Wed 15 - 1 Chron 1-3; John 16 Thurs 16 - 1 Chron 4-6; John 17, Fri 17 - 1 Chron 7-9; John 18, Sat 18 - 1 Chron 10-12; John 19

You are invited to celebrate the

Bill and Janet Rogers’

50th Anniversary

Please join us for a come and go reception Saturday May 25, 2019

1:00pm – 3:00pm Fellowship Room

Junior Camp Forms Are Due May 19, along with a deposit. This will secure

your child’s spot at camp. You can see Debbie Carpenter for a camp application or download one on-line at the church website. Debbie needs an application and a deposit for your child even if you

are a parent that is also attending camp.

RECORDS YOU HELPED MAKE

May 05, 2019

Sunday Bible Class: Morning Assembly: Evening Assembly:

Wednesday Bible Study:

87 120 Building: 16 (3) Small Groups: 36 38

Contribution: Budget: Over/(Under) Budget: Playground Fund:

$7,597 $8,073 ($8,395) $15,046

YOUTH UPDATE

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN Register now for Ekklesia Camp on the camp website www.ekklesiacamp.org

DEADLINE TODAY

Mother’s Day - May 12

Ekklesia Camp - June 2-8

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dorcas Ministry Saturday, May 18 at 9:00 AM

In Fellowship Room

OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR : Travis Uhlman This year we have one student graduating high school. Due to his busy

schedule we won’t be having a Senior Banquet. If you would like to get a gift, card, or gift card for Travis you can give it to Nick by TODAY, May 12.

Communication Session Following PM Assembly

Sunday, May 12

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 AM

In Fellowship Room

Jr. Camp Parent Meeting Following AM Assembly on May 19

Meet in Fellowship Room

SUMMER SERIES JUNE SPEAKERS: 5 - John Helbig (Longmire)

12 - Lonnie Ritchie 19 - Larry Phillips (Memorial)