THE HEIGHTENER                                  

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you."  -James 4:10


Volume XXVIII

August 29 2006

Number 35

                                   

You Say . . . God Says

 

You say:  "It's impossible."

God says:  All things are possible (Luke 18:27).

You say:  "I'm too tired."

God says:  I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30).

You say:  "Nobody really loves me."

God says:  I love you (John 3:16; John 13:34).

You say:  "I can't go on."

God says:  My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9; Psalm 91:15).

You say:  "I can't figure things out."

God says:  I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6).

You say:  "I can't do it."

God says:  You can do all things (Philippians 4:13).

You say: "I'm not able."

God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8).

You say:  "It's not worth it."

God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28).

You say: "I can't forgive myself."

God says:  I FORGIVE YOU (1 John 1:9; Romans 8:1).

You say:  "I can't manage."

God says:  I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19).

You say:  "I'm afraid."

God says:  I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7).

You say:  "I'm always worried and frustrated."

God says:  Cast all your cares on ME (1 Peter 5:7).

You say:  "I don't have enough faith."

God says:  I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3).

You say:  "I'm not smart enough."

God says:  I give you wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30).

You say:  "I feel all alone."

God says:  I will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).

 

        

 

 

        IN SYMPATHY

The sympathy of the congregation is extended to Bobby and Connie Elam and his family in the death of his grandfather in Florida recently.

                                

                          

          FROM THE MAILBAG

       

Dear Cedar Grove Church of Christ,

“Thank you” are just two little words that express the love, gratitude and understanding that I have received from all of you.

The visits, phone calls, cards and most importantly the prayers for Lynda and I were needed and greatly appreciated.

Never have I experienced the true love, caring and gratitude from my Christian brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.

May our Father in heaven continue to bless the Elders, Deacons, Teachers, Members and Ministers, Preachers and Evangelists at Cedar Grove church of Christ.

May God hold you safely in His hands till we meet again.

Sincerely,

Tom and Lynda Hopkins

 

    

       BABY SHOWER

There will be a baby shower for Courtney Wells on Saturday, September 9 at the home of Jodi Brinkley.  Please drop in any time between 10:00 a.m. and Noon. 

 

Look Who's Having a Birthday!

 

September    3 Gracie Thompson
September    4 Kathy Burnett
September    5  Dick Massey
September  12 Rebecca O’Brien
September  13 Jimmy Pulliam
   J. W. Raines
September  18 Romeo Brinkley
   Jason Ray
September  20  Kyle Maddox
September  2 Jana Hamby
September  23  Mary Mitchell
September  24  Rhonda Cannon
September  2 Brodie Burnett
Teresa O’Brien
September  27 Evelyn Bohannon
Hilda Morrow
September  28 Amanda Elliott

                      

OUR SICK

 

Dick Massey is now at home recovering from heart bypass surgery.

Geneva White’s mother, Emily Bronson, remains in Piedmont Hospital following her bypass surgery. 

Paula Anderson’s father, Bill McBride, is scheduled to have surgery on Wednesday.  Also, her mother, Jean McBride, will be having knee surgery on September 5. 

Continue to remember Evelyn Bohannon, Susan Carson, Nell Peters, J. W. and Vivian Raines, Richard & Joyce Smith and Geneva White.

 

 

THOSE TO SERVE - August 27

Welcome

Ross Anderson

Song Leader

Greg Cannon

Opening Prayer

Jim Warren

Lord's Table

* Jimmy Pulliam

 

*Joe Maddox

 

Merritt Eagling

 

Kyle Maddox

Scripture Reading

Jim O'Brien

 

        John 8:12-14

Closing Prayer

Paul Smith

Welcome -PM

Ross Anderson

Song Leader

Greg Cannon  

Opening Prayer

Steve Putman

Scripture Reading

Joe Minichowski

 

     Daniel 2:20-22

Closing Prayer

Phil Hamby

Communion Preparation

Mary Mitchell

Nursery Attendant

Kathy Burnett, Paula Anderson

 

RECORD 8/27/06

Bible School

86

Worship AM

112

Worship PM

72

Wednesday Bible Study

60

Contribution

NA