The Open Door“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in

and out, and find pasture.” _ Jesus Christ – John 10:9

Volume 16, No. 2 Published by Cedar Key Church of Christ

10 January 2016 Editor: David Binkley, Gospel Minister

Today’s Worship Plan

Welcome & First Prayer …. Brent BrooksSong Leader ........………….... Bill BinkleySermon: Believe and Receive Lord’s Supper – Presiding …………… Robert RobinsonLord’s Supper – Assisting ………… Cecil AlfordClosing Prayer ………………… John AndrekGreeter ……………………………………… Laura Robinson

** 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 “...Whoever sows sparingly will also reap also sparingly and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”… Please notice the offering box in the entranceway; where we cheerfully place our offerings in the collection box. Your contributions to God help us preach the Gospel here in Cedar Key, around the world and carry out works of benevolence to the glory of Christ our Lord

Welcome Visitors and Members! We hope that your experience today will add something meaningful to your life in Christ Jesus. If you are new to the area and would like more information about this church, let us know. If you are just visiting our island community,

then we hope to see you again. Would you like to confess your faith in Jesus Christ and repent of your sins today? Come forward during the last song and we will assist you in obeying Christ as Lord – or let us know your desire some other time. We can arrange a time for your baptism into Christ. If you are a Christian and wandered away from home with the Lord, you may also make your desires known and we will pray for God to forgive your sins, and fully restore you to Jesus Christ and joyful fellowship with other Christians.

Share the Good News! Free Bible studies and much more are available at our congregation’s web site Cedar Key Church of Christ. We also have the church’s weekly Bulletin

on our web site.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CHURCH MEETING Bible study on Wednesday, 5pm. We meet together to study God’s Word, sign cards and having wonderful Christian fellowship while having coffee and snack, kindly providing by Margaret, Brent, Laura and others.Please plan to come and have good time.

Church Food Pantry is working. Last week we helped two needy families with children. We have plenty of imperishable food for now. Our food pantry and clothes works 7 days a week! If you family in need let them know. We appreciate your donations and compassionate hearts!

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Robert - 01/20, Grace - 01/22, Vincent - 01/26!We wish you more of God’s blessings for years to come!(If you have Birthday or anniversary in January or next month, please let Galina know and we will include it in next newsletter.Thank you very much!)

“Clothe the Child!”We continue to collect money for “Clothe the child” funds.If you wish to participate - make a check to Cedar Key Church of Christ with memo: CK Clothe the Child. For more information ask Laura Robinson or read detailed description on Bulletin Board.

The school is back after Christmas Break.A lot of children are on the roads of Cedar Key on the way to/from school.Please drive safe as if you kids live here.

Bible Question How was Naaman, the Syrian commander healed of leprosy? (2 Kings 5)

Believe and Receive

The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness--for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. (Romans 4:23-25 NIV)

For a variety of reasons, many people do not sincerely and hopefully pray to God. I believe the number one reason people, and even people who go to church, do not pray is that they do not really believe in the power of our unseen God. Moreover many people ask for the wrong reasons. Ex. Consider all the hoopla over the billion-dollar lottery. Many people will petition God to bless them with the winning ticket and they may promise to give some to God. But, when they have a $20, $100 or $1,000 under their discretionary control, they do not give any of that to God by supporting the preaching of the Gospel or to help the sick, poor, widows and orphans.

(James 5:15-18) James teaches the importance of believing prayer for Christians. If people who belong to Christ Jesus do not pray, who will pray for the church, the spread of the Gospel, our families, our leaders, our country and all people of the world?

(Hebrews 11:6) If we do not believe, we cannot please God who gives us life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

(Ephesians 4:1-6) Just as Jesus Christ prayed fervently for the unity of believers, we must never give up working diligently for the unity of all Christians. Let us personalize our faith with these scriptural affirmations:I believe in the Oneness of our faith!

One Body * One Spirit * One Hope * One Lord * One Faith * One Baptism * One God and Father of all!

Come to Jesus today with trusting faith and you receive the blessings of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life. DB

Remember in Prayers, Cards and Visits

Cancer: Danielle Beckham, Zach Brown, Sue Colson, Donna Bishop Eiland, H.C. Henderson, Judy Horn, Barbara Hynes, Evgeny (Zhenya) Kuznetsov, Sue Raymer, Susan Roquemore, Jimmie Stansfield (Brenda), Teresa Stevens, Jim Tidwell, Todd Wilder, Hilda WilkinsComfort and Recovery: Jan Allen, Joan Andrek, Kevin Beckham, CeCe Bullard, Gilbert Britton, Andy Bullard, Jr., Emily Breast, Charles (Bubba) Castell, Gary Crosby, Dusty, Tim Gilligan, Alysha Henderson, Mackenzie Jones, Mike Joyner, Danny King, William Leith, Rick Lombardo, Bill Martin, Gina Martin, Patti Morgan, Janet Ramsey, Alice Richburg, Tom Rooks, Rose Ellen Shepherd, Shane Stewart, Annie Voyles, Jannie Williams, Nadia, Paige Williams, Bruce Whitcavitch, Sr., our local Cedar Key children.Military: Ross Aikin, Tyler Anderson, Zack Anderson, Lauren Bartholemy, Tim Baxley, Daniel Beans, Frankie Beckham, Montana Beckham, Joseph Bishop, Matthew Brown, John Henry Collins, Quentin Collins, Chelsea Colson, Alan Crews, Jacob Crosby, Isaac Delaino, John Dusek, Thomas Felletier, Nick Gentry, Amber Haven, James Holland, Robby Ice, Adam Iovine, Crystal Jenkins, Nadya Jimenez, David Johnson, Clayton Klemm, Kyle Knight, Tommy Lee, Josh Lloyd, Robby McCabe, Ian McNulty, Richard Moran, Shawn Pardee, Shane Poole, Steven Poole, Plummer Family, Richie Rain, Jonathan Roque, Matthew Roque, Clay Rowland, Jared Shewey, Brock Stone, William Clenton Wasson, Jerrett Westling. Mission Work: Magadan, Russia; Nikolaev, Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Donetsk Ukraine; Christians in Ukraine displaced due to the war with Russian supported separatists; Prison Ministries at Lowell & Hernando, Cedar Key Police, First Responders & Firefighters; President Obama, others in authority PEACE. Recent High School graduates

Our Record – 01/03/2016Sunday morning worship ............................ 34Sunday morning Bible studies ............................ 17Sunday evening worship ……………………………………. n/aWednesday 1/6/2016 ……………........................ 6Contributions 1/3/2016 ………………… $1,585.00

Calendar of Opportunities Sunday: Bible classes 10:00 am

Worship assemblies 11:00 am & 5:00 pmWednesday: Prayer and Bible study: 5:00 pm

Come and bring a friend!Cedar Key Church of Christ

Third & E Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625www.cedarkeychurchofchrist.com