bring / teach / keep An Evangelism Seminar Friday, Oct 13 / Saturday Oct 14 / Sunday Oct 15
6745 Margaret Street / margarst@bellsouth.net / 850.623.8191 www.margaretstreetchurchofchrist.org
Welcome! We're glad you are here!
The TEACHER guides lost souls through the Bible and answers their questions to lead them to obedience. He must be able to lay out the plan of salvation with clarity and integrity.
The utmost concern of a Brother’s KEEPER is the spiritual security of Christians, primarily new Christians and those who are weak in the faith.
You know the Great Commission (Matt 28:19,20) and you want to share the Gospel with others, but perhaps you are a bit apprehensive to follow through? This is more common than you might think and you are not alone. Since the beginning of time, Satan has used his influence to deceive mankind, and he continues to do so by making Christians fearful of evangelism. The father of lies has convinced us that leading lost souls to Jesus requires either a Ph.D. in theology or many years of experience as a pulpit minister. He has also made us believe that all Christians must train to be teachers and lead Bible studies. But that is simply not true! One of the goals of the Bring Teach Keep Seminar is to show you that God has blessed you, as well as every Christian, with a unique and important role in evangelism. You won't want to miss out on this excellent opportunity as we have brother Chuck Anderson, Evangelist for the church of Christ in Waterford, Michigan come speak to us and encourage us in our evangelistic efforts. He states, "I use absolutely no 'guilt motivation' during the weekend. (Guilt and motivation seem like opposing ideas to me...). I say this because most evangelism seminars I have attended are exactly that. We believe in an enjoyable, uplifting weekend where attendees are taken through a Biblical, Godly wisdom induced period of discovery to find their talents." Come! Your spiritual life will be enriched! SEMINAR SCHEDULE FRIDAY PM, October 13, 2017 7:00-9:00: Introduction to “B.T.K.” Model of Evangelism SATURDAY AM, October 14, 2017 9:00 - 9:50: Intro to Bible Time-line. Begin a home study. 10:00-10:50: More Bible Time-line and many handouts. 11:00-11:50: Why Jesus came when He did, Galatians 4:4. 11:50-1:00 Lunch break (provided by MSCOC) SATURDAY PM, October 14, 2017 1:00 - 1:50: The fulfillment of the promise of the church! 2:00 - 2:30: Questions and answers. SUNDAY, October 15, 2017 9:00 am: The role and necessity of a prepared system specifically for the new babe in Christ. 10:00 am: Worship (Lesson by Chuck Anderson) Please Pre-Register! We're asking everyone to please pre-register by signing up on the sheet available at the Information Station, or by clicking on the links available on our church website and Facebook pages. Hope to see you there!
The BRINGER is one who "extends an invitation” to others. In some capacity, the Bringer reaches out to lost souls in order to bring them into contact with Jesus, the Savior.
Sunday October 8, 2017
SNAC tonight @ Jack & Sheree Locklin's. Guys bring drinks, girls bring desserts. FUEL & Exposure Registration is now open. FUEL is Nov. 10-12 ($50) & Exposure is Dec. 27-30 ($150). Registration/payment deadline is next Sunday, October 15th. Scrapbook Team needs pics of L2L Kickoff, L2L Banquet, AW, SNAC, GO Days, Grad Banquet, Summer Kickoff, Camp, AIMCON, & Mission Trip. Email them to loganjames983@gmail.com STAIR-STACKERS Stair-Stackers SNAC will be Oct. 22 in the Fellowship Hall at 5 pm. Fall Festival is on Oct. 28 at the home of Oscar and Shenna Locklin. Sign up for food, snack, & drinks will at information table. If you have any questions please see April Davis.
Service Opportunities There are several opportunities to serve the church during our upcoming Evangelism Seminar! One of the key areas is we need helpers for childcare on Saturday. If you would like to help, or need more information, please see Troy Spradlin.
Family / Group Picture Time! On Sunday, 22 of October, we will be taking a large group photo of the entire congregation, immediately after the morning services. We ask that all make an effort to attend that day and to please not park around the sign (it will be in the picture).
MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LADS TO LEADERS Building Godly Leaders
Building Security Several self-locking exit doors have been left open lately. For the safety of all members, we ask that if you open an exit door, please make sure it closes securely behind you and is not left open.
Administration Deadline for all bulletin items: Thursday, by noon. Benevolence We need help loading and unloading food items on Tuesday, October, 10th at 9:30 am. Also, if you have a pick-up truck, we need your help! Thursday, October, 12 at 9:30 am and 2:15 pm are also times that you can serve. Our Food Pantry helps feed over 200 people in our community every month. We need your help to serve our community. Please call my phone for more information, (850) 983-8913.. Fellowship Visitors: Thank you for coming. Please take a few moments to fill out a visitors card so that we might have a record of your attendance. Breakout Connection Groups folders are in the foyer. Please fill out attendance sheets and put them back in the same folder location, when completed. Worship October Duty Rosters are available in the foyer.
Workshop TODAY! 1:30 - Oral Bible Reading 2:20 - Puppets 3:10 - Song Leading/Songs of Praise 4:00 - Speech 4:50 - Bible Bowl *see the L2L Bulletin Board for more details
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY
NEWS & INFORMATION
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER LIST
THE SHEPHERD'S VOICE Due to recent circumstances we are wanting to readdress how to make a purchase through the church. The elders have set some guidelines that we would like for you to follow when you are making a purchase for any event associated with the church. 1. Margaret Street is exempt from paying Florida sales tax. Please be aware of sales tax when you purchase items personally for the church. The elders have decided that members can be reimbursed for sales tax on purchases up to $100. If your purchase is over $100 and includes sales tax, you need to check out the church credit card so that the sales tax exemption certificate can be used. You may still be reimbursed for personal purchases over $100, but no sales tax will be reimbursed. 2. The church credit card stays in the secretary's office. There is a log book, which must be completed for checking the credit card out and in. Please inquire with Blisse or Andrea Wilson if you need the credit card. Certain large purchases can also be ordered through the secretary's office - See Blisse if you have a purchase that can be ordered on-line. 3. Vouchers - In order to receive a reimbursement for your purchases, you must fill out a voucher (located in the bin outside the church office). The voucher must be signed by the applicable deacon, ministry chairman, or elder. Further, if you use the church credit card, your receipt must to be turned in to the secretary's office or placed in the finance office mailbox, accompanied by a voucher with the appropriate signature. Make sure you do the receipts with the vouchers attached and turn them in at the right location. Please see Blisse or Andrea Wilson with any questions. Thank you for your consideration in these matters. God bless.
Special Brooks Singley - still recovering from surgery Barbara Lundy family in the death of her sister Judy. Zee Cristopher Burdett Miller family - Josie Locklin's brother Wendy Maduell family - passing of brother & mother Julia Torpey- death of niece, Breanna Harris Cancer Ensley Webster- Jenny West's niece Melody Samborn- Burnham's daughter Megan Sanders- Friend of Blisse Hatcher Mary Smith- friend of Mary McGriff Bruce Burnham- Jan Sweeney's son Paul Meacham- member at Panama St coC Brooks Singley Vicki (Moon) Mayo-friend of Kenya Longmire Military Andrew Atchley – Deployed Cody Davis – Ft Benning, GA Drayton Hale — Virginia Anthony Ramsey- Minot AFB, ND. Nursing Home / Assisted Living Forsyth House — Stella Prince* Pruitt - Gertrude Dickerson*, John Bird Victorian Manor - Ed Howell* Other Health Issues Stephen English - knee injury Donnie Davis - Friend of the Hatchers, car accident Kay Smith Rickey Bingham John Bird- Rick Bird's dad David Kreus- Lauren Martin's fiancé, back injury Geneva Blanchard Mary McGriff Linda Mann Zebadee Hamilton Brenda King- Member at Susan St., heart problems Gale Thames - recovering from a stroke Mike Smith - lives across the street, surgery Nevaeh Hayes Jim Blazier- recovering from surgery Julie Harrington-Vision and eye issues Expectant Mothers Haley Bingham Strength Blisse Hatcher May Hough
DEACONS* & MINISTRIES
STAFF
SERVING WITH HONOR
MORNING Opening Prayer ...................................Richard McCool Song Director .................................. .......Casey Bearden Serving Communion: Josh Smith .................................................. Eli Whitney Joe Bartell .................................................... Chris Davis Marty Wilson.......................................... David English Billy Hudgens...................................... Dane Harrington Comments .....................................................Mike Scott Scripture Reading .......................................Kyle Harter Closing Prayer ....................................................JimPitts Securing the Building ..............................Oscar Locklin Preparing Communion ..................... ......Silcox Family Nursery ..................................................Alyssa Enterkin ................................................................Andrea Weekley PowerPoint ............................................. Phyllis Blazier EVENING Opening Prayer ..................................Forrest Chapman Song Leading ..........................................Justin Weekley Scripture.................................................Michael Brown Comments ..................................................Jackson Lash WEEKLY REPORT: Sunday Bible Class .................................................... n/a AM Worship ..............................................................n/a PM Worship ..............................................................n/a Wed. Night Bible Class............................................. 165 Contribution ..............................................................n/a TIMES OF SERVICE: Sunday AM Bible Class .................................. 9:00 am Sunday AM Worship ................................... 10:00 am Sunday PM Classes and Worship ................. 6:00 pm Wednesday PM Bible Class ........................... 6:30 pm Scripture Reading .................................... John 3:1-15
SUNDAY OCTOBER 8
ELDERS
Troy Spradlin ......................... Evangelist / Minister Ph: 910-2868 / spradlin.troy@gmail.com Casey Bearden ................................. Family Minister Ph: 706-889-3222 / caseybearden@live.com Blisse Hatcher ................................. Church Secretary Ph: 850-625-8911 / margarst@bellsouth.net
Administration ......................................Troy Spradlin Benevolence.........................................Dennis Maduell Building & Grounds ................................ Greg Lewis* Education ............................................. Oscar Locklin* Evangelism ............... Preston Silcox & Troy Spradlin Fellowship ........................... Chris Davis & Jeff Scott* Golden Agers ................................................................. Involvement ......................................... Mike Atchley* Lads to Leaders ..................................... David English Missions .................................................... Ed Temple* Special Projects ........................................ Greg Lewis* Visitation ...................... Bob Locklin & Rick Martin* Youth & Family - C. Bearden , C. Davis & J. Wilson* Website ......................................................... Jim Pitts* Worship ......................................... Darrell Bozeman* CONTACT ELDERS FOR SEPTEMBER Primary .......................................................... Rick Bird Secondary ...................................................... Doug Lee
Rick Bird ..................................................... 994-3148 ......................................... Email: bird1plus3@aol.com Joe King ....................................................... 623-3783 ................................ Email: joejohnking1@yahoo.com Doug Lee ...................................................... 516-4570 ................................... Email: leedouglash@yahoo.com John Pace ..................................................... 736-2521 ................................. Email: fphanrang1966@aol.com