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                               THE HEIGHTENER                                  

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

Volume XXX

February 23, 2010

Number 8

                                                                    

VIEWPOINT

21st Century Global Missions “exists for the purpose of recruiting, educating, and encouraging communicators of the Gospel in their own language, culture, and country.”  No collected funds are ever used to compensate students for attending class. 

To illustrate that principle, Director J. C. Enlow described the two young men who are citizens of Guatemala and who wanted to attend the training school at San Cristobal, Mexico.  They were permitted to cross the border for 24 hours with no special requirements.  So those two arose at 2:30 a.m. and walked many miles from their homes to the class each Saturday. 

They were making an investment in training because they love the gospel and want to communicate the message to their own people.  No amount of money can equal that kind of passion for Christ!

21st Century Global Missions is a successful ministry in the kingdom of Christ.  We are thankful for our partnership together. 

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These “one liners” might give us something to think about:

·  God loves everyone but probably prefers “fruits of the spirit” over “religious nuts!”

·  God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

·  The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

·  You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.

·   The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given. 

I look forward to seeing you Sunday with a Bible, a smile, and a positive word!  RA

   

 

    

CHOOSING YOUR WAY

PSALM 43:5

Victor Frankl wrote, "We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."

Think of all the things you can't control: the economy, your health, your income, the choices that your kids make, the decisions that your boss makes...You may have some influence over these things, but not complete control.

But there is one thing you can control: How you respond to every situation. You can respond with anger, doubt, and self-pity ... or with faith, hope, and love. It's your choice.

Again and again in the Psalms we encounter David in difficult situations -- surrounded by enemies, struggling with sin, sinking in despair -- and again and again we see his absolute resolve to think right:

Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. (Psalm 43:5)

You can't control what happens today, but you can control your actions. Don't let any situation get the best of you. No matter what you face, you can choose your own way.

(Monday Memo by Steve May)

      

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

YOUTH NEWS

Our young people will be traveling to Gatlinburg this weekend to attend the Challenge Youth Conference.  They will be accompanied by Mitch and Katy Robison and David Hamby. 

 

 

 

 

 

SISTER ACT

The March meeting for the Ladies' Support Group will be on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. 

 

 

 

 

INNER CITY MINISTRY

Please remember to bring clothing and food items for the Atlanta Inner City Ministry.  This is an ongoing project.  We will be making a delivery in April.              

 

 

              

 

PLAYGROUND FOR CG KIDS

The new playground equipment was available for the first time Sunday and it was a huge success with the entire congregation!  We want to express deep appreciation to Shannon Greenwald for her effort in guiding the whole process:  choosing the best options, planning for installation and serving as the liaison to accomplish the mission.  Thanks for a great job!  

 

 

 

 

 

LADIES’ DAY

The 4th Annual Central Church of Christ Ladies' Day will be held on Saturday, February 27.  More information is posted on the bulletin board.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

Spring Quarter Bible school material is available in the supply room.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR SICK

Dick Northcutt remains in Cobb Hospital.  He will be having chemotherapy treatment later this week.

Bessie Moore is recovering from eye surgery last Friday.  

Continue to remember Susan Carson, J. W. Raines, Richard Smith and Geneva White.

 

 

 

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

    March   1

               Riley Minichowski

    March   5

               Greg  Cannon

    March   6

                Sharon Hodges

    March   9

                Alyene Baker
                    James Elliott
    March 14                Angela Shelley
                    Doyle White
    March 19                 Justine Elliott

    March  20

                Amanda Carson

    March  28

                Once Fields

    March  29

                Ed Kelly

 

 

 

 

 

THOSE TO SERVE - February 28, 2010

Welcome

Ross Anderson 

Song Leader

Greg Cannon

Opening Prayer

Jimmy Pulliam 

Lord's Table

*Dick Massey

 

* Jim May 

 

Joe Minichowski 

 

Tom Raines

Scripture Reading

Chris Greenwald

 

Luke 7:11-13

Closing Prayer

Bill Moore

Welcome -PM

Ross Anderson 

Song Leader

 Greg Cannon   

Opening Prayer

Doyle White 

Scripture Reading

Josh May

 

 Luke 7:11-13    

Closing Prayer

 Steve Putman    

Communion Preparation

Nancy Kirkland

Nursery Attendant

              Paula Anderson Myra White

   

 

RECORD 2/21/2010

Bible School

68

Worship AM

90

Worship PM

52

Wednesday Bible Study

42

Contribution

$ 2,666.40