Grant County church Of Christ

 

May 20, 2007

 

Worship Services

Sunday 9:30am & 6:00pm 

Bible Study

Sunday 10:40am

Wednesday 7:00pm

BRING THOSE BABIES TO CHURCH

Jerry W. Carmichael

My heart goes out to the parents of small children. I know first hand the kind of problems they face (and my wife knows even better). Training up a toddler in the way he should go is a constant job, a continuous battle, a seven-day-a-week task, not to mention an awesome responsibility. After six days of their whining chorus at home and three hours of embarrassment while shopping, the last thing some young mothers want to face is an hour of agony and humiliation at church.

Many a young mother has asked herself, "Why do I keep bringing them to church?" As she enters the auditorium she utters a silent prayer that the kids will be good and the sermon short. The service begins. While mother is picking up toys, drying eyes, wiping noses, swatting, scolding, going out, coming in, and trying to sing, listen, and pray, the toddler is pouring juice on her dress and pulling a button off the coat of the man serving communion.

To the toddler, church is an exciting adventure. Song books are a challenge to tame, stuffed toys make great missiles to launch over four or five rows and the collection plate would make a great hat!

Most young couples don’t mind the distractions themselves nearly as much as they worry about distracting others. It seems that all around are the staring, critical eyes of those who raised "perfect" children. As they glare down their noses through pursed lips they seem to be thinking, "When my children were that age they sat still and quiet during church and allowed others to truly worship." At least, this is what it seems like they are thinking.

Young parents, take heart! Allow me to assure you of five things.

  1. Your children do not disturb others nearly as much as you think.
  2. Most people really do understand your plight and remember back to the days when their children were infants and toddlers.
  3. Through proper discipline and training your children will soon learn how to behave properly.
  4. Remember that you are both wanted and needed in the worship service.
  5. Have faith that the hand which now hurls the crayon will one day spread the seed of the kingdom.

 

 MANY RECEIVE ADVICE,
THE WISE PROFIT BY IT!

Jerry Carmichael

After several hours of argument about what type of water mains to purchase for their town, the town council was still dead-locked. One member suggested that they appoint a committee to ask the city engineers of neighboring cities which type they had the least trouble with. "If we can profit by another cities mistakes, I think we should do so," he reasoned.

Leaping to his feet, an angry councilman replied, "Why should we have to profit from another town's mistakes! Our town is big enough to make its own mistakes!"

Most of us are surrounded by great advice at any given time on a variety of useful subjects. There are books on every subject imaginable; The Bible holds within her dear pages "All things that pertain to life and godliness" ( 2Peter 1:3). Many have dedicated their entire lives to teaching and preaching in an effort to make the lives of others better.

Still, all the good advice in the world is worth very little if it isn't heeded. Be wise, value good advice and apply it! "Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice" (Proverbs 13:10).

 

I ATTEND THE SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENING ASSEMBLIES BECAUSE:

1. I want to go, and I am wanted.

2. I need to go, and I am needed.

3. I had rather be there than anywhere else.

4. People are watching me and will follow my example.

5. My soul is strengthened by the teaching.

6. My heart is warmed by the spiritual songs as I praise God.

7. I am better prepared to meet in discussion those who do not understand the truth.

8. I hunger and thirst after righteousness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: SPECIAL THANKS We would like to thank the following men who assisted with our services last week in Jerry’s absence.  We have been blessed to have so many churches to assist the Grant County church of Christ: Sunday May 13 ¨      Danny Eldridge from the Florence church – 9:30am Sermon and Adult Bible Study ¨      Anthony McCarty from the Carrollton church – 6:00pm Sermon ¨      Bruce Adams – from the Summit church in Alexandria –6:00pm Song Leader Wednesday May 16 ¨      Carl Shreve – from  the Florence church –Devotion Bible Study ¨      Jesse Black – from the Florence church – Song Leader

 

 

 
Text Box: VISITORS We would like to thank all of our visitors who are with us today, you are our honored guests.  Please complete one of the visitor cards in the back of the pew and place it in the contribution basket at the appropriate time.  We welcome you back at anytime!   FAMILY NEWS – Please continue to pray for following individuals   Ì      Joyce Fehrman has been moved to Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Center, 2201 Capers Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212, where she is recovery from a brain injury she sustained from a fall on April 22. Ì      Linda Castle is recovering from her surgery and doing well and may be allowed to drive soon. Ì      Sandy Mills is still experiencing episodes of passing out. Ì      Welcome back to Jerry and Jean who were in Clay city Kentucky last Sunday and Wednesday evening where Jerry conducted a gospel meeting.  Jerry and Jean will be traveling again after services this morning please pray for there safe travel.   Guest Speakers In Jerry’s absence tonight Anthony McCarty from the Carrollton church of Christ will bring the message.   UPCOMING EVENTS June 8-13, 2007- Door-knocking Campaign and Gospel Meeting (with David Shannon) from Mount Juliet, Tennessee.  Sixty members from that church will travel to Dry Ridge to knock the door of every resident in the county.  Please continue to pray for this effort. July 15-18, 2007- Vacation Bible School with help from the Green Street church in Henderson, KY and the Seven Oaks church in Mayfield, KY. REMINDER TO OUR MEMBERS Kim is working on the church roster and will need your contact information.  For your convenience a form is provided for you on the table in the lobby.