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Mars Hill
Church of
Christ
1330 Mars Hill Road
Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-766-5100
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.marshillcc.org
Service Times
Sunday
9:45 A.M. - Bible Study
10:30 A.M. & 5:00 P.M. - Worship
Wednesday
7:00 P.M.
Ministers
Chris Moran
Bill Bagents
Youth Minister/Song Leader
Mark Marks
Elders
Bill Bagents,
Tim Morrow,
David Underwood Jr.
Deacons
Mark Marks, Randy Medley
Office Secretary
Lisa Collum
Televisit With the Bible
Comcast Channel 3
Tues. 8:00 P.M., Wed. 8:30
P.M., Sunday 8:30 A.M.
Presented by the Church of
Christ in Florence, Alabama
The Mars Hill Messenger
February 1, 2015
MY COMPANY
“...Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the
things of God, but the things of men” (Matthew 16:23). When Jesus rebuked Peter,
He was distancing Himself from a dangerous friend. He was refusing to become
mixed up with someone who, in that moment, would rob Him of his purpose and
hinder His service to the Father.
Are the people we keep company with those who will help us get to heaven? Are
they walking with us down the straight and narrow road (Matthew 7:13-14)? Are
they encouraging us to keep the faith and be faithful to the end (2 Timothy 4:6-8,
Revelation 2:10)? Whether they be our spouse, our children, or other family
members, are those with whom we communicate in a close relationship helping us
to heaven?
Paul is writing to Christians in Thessalonica when he states, “…And if anyone does
not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with
him, that he might be ashamed. Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish
him as a brother” (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15). Paul offers two warnings. The first is
that if a brother is not conducting himself in a manner that is Christ-like, then the
Christians around him need to separate themselves from him. They need to give
him opportunity to see what he is missing and to change his ways. Paul also knows
that if Christians continue in the company of the erring brother, they, too, can be
pulled away from the Christian life. The influence of one can lead to many being
lost (1 Corinthians 5:6).
In 2 Timothy 4:9-11 Paul tells Timothy to come quickly to him. Paul states that
Demas, who knew the gospel, had forsaken him and the gospel. Paul did not ask
Timothy to bring Demas with him, but to bring Mark. Mark would be useful to
Paul. Mark would help the cause of Christ and assist Paul as he preached the Word
from prison. Paul knew that Timothy also could be counted on to help him finish
the race (2 Timothy 3:6-8).
We are wise to keep company with those who support our faith in God. Our closest
friends and trusted confidants should be our fellow laborers in the eternal kingdom.
They will help bear our burdens and carry our loads (Galatians 6:2). They will pray
for our strength. They will be alarmed and tell us so if we lose our passion for
worship or otherwise begin to step back from Christ (Hebrews 10:24-25, Galatians
6:1). They will encourage us to fellowship with others of like mind. They will
lovingly work with us as we seek to share the gospel. And we as Christians,
brothers in Christ, should do the same for those with whom we keep company. God
is honored as we show such love (John 13:34-35). -Jamie Cox
NEWS & NOTES
We commend Ed Rogers who wanted to be sure of his obedience to the gospel and was baptized on January 18. Please
speak your personal word of encouragement to Ed.
Please convey thanks to Kevin Dillon for teaching our combined adult class this morning. We are blessed to have so many
talented and willing members.
Remember Monday Night for the Master tomorrow evening. All ministry suggestions for that evening or the week to
follow are welcome.
Bill is to speak for a retreat with the men of the North Broad Street Church of Christ this Friday evening and Saturday.
There theme is “Here Am I Send Me.” Versions of those lessons will be shared with us soon.
Important change in date: The date of our gospel meeting with Ted Burleson has been changed to April 19-22. Please
note this change on your calendar.
Sisters and Friends has not met since November. We will work on some of our projects Monday at MNFTM.
Upcoming Opportunities:
February 2
Monday Night for the Master
February 3
Elders and Preachers meet at 6:00
February 13
Singles Valentine Banquet
February 15
Shoals Area Youth Series (grades 7-12) at Tuscumbia
February 16
Sisters and Friends
February 20
Game Night
February 25
Potluck and Singing
February 27- March 1 Challenge Youth Conference
Please note that the men’s breakfast originally planned for February 14 is being moved to a later date.
Dates for Bill’s trip to the Philippines are March 12-30. While there he will teach intensive undergraduate courses in
Introduction to Counseling and Crisis Counseling, speak in the Fil-Am Lectureship, deliver the commencement address
for Philippine Theological College, and otherwise preach and teach as requested. Your prayers will be appreciated. Some
have asked about flights and timing: Huntsville, Atlanta, Tokyo, Manila, with the longest leg being just under 11 hours.
Time in Manila is some 14 hours ahead of our time. Expected weather: WAY warm and humid.
Our thanks to Mars Hill members who have given books that will become part of the library at Philippine Theological
College (soon to become Asian Christian University). We hope the first group of more than 5,000 books will be shipped
this week. Brethren at PTC have online access to the titles that are coming, and they are both excited and grateful.
WORSHIP LEADERS
FACTS AND FIGURES
Sunday Class Attendance
Morning Worship Attendance
Evening Worship Attendance
Wednesday P.M. Attendance
Weekly Contribution
Budget
91
138
106
69
$8,199.10
$7,494.46
NURSERY ATTENDANTS
A.M.
Debbie May, Denise Golden, Summer Cruz
P.M.
Ann Ligon, Janice Moran, Carolyn Browning
PICK UP CARDS
Matthew Moran
Austin Moran
Bible Reader:
A.M. Opening Prayer:
A.M. Closing Prayer:
P.M. Opening Prayer:
P.M. Closing Prayer:
Kevin Dillon
Don Harriman
Ed Rogers
Ronnie Roberts
Chris Moran
For Food and Food Group Needs
Call Jane Blalock 256-366-0441
Or
Martha Hill 256-766-2215
KETCHUP
PANTRY ITEMS
MUSTARD MAYONAISSE
EXTENDED FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Sara Goldman (HCU)
Continue Praying For
Wayne Rhodes
Jesse & Debbie Sain
Leighana Ray
JoAnn Rickard
Coriene Riedout
Amelia Daly
Barbara Springer
Vida Clemmons
Pearl Kimbrough
Frances Pounders
Cherie Gresham
Earline Price
Tony Hollingsworth
Thomas Tidwell
Loraine Hanback
Clyde Danley
Barbara & Marla Wynne
Doris LaPlante
Don & Hautie Pounders
Keestone Assisted Living
Blanche Horsman (room 103)
Columbia Cottage
Mildred Gross (room 40)
Merrill Gardens
Howard Lewis (room E-158)
Vernon & Dottie Shuffett (room D-153)
Lauderdale Christian
Dot Coker (room 15)
Mitchell Hollingsworth
Wadean Hinton (room 616)
Louise Graham (room 409 A)
At Home
Charles Hoard, Bud Pilkinton,
Julia Buffler, & Susan James
SERVE COMMUNION
1. O. Easley
4. R. Roberts
2. R. Fowlkes
5. A. Britnell
3. S. Marks
6. S. Nichols
ALTERNATES
1. D. Givens
2. R. Skipworth
Bob Comer, Nancy Jones’ brother
Doris Berry, sister of Phyllis Underwood
James Leo Hogan, Polly Underwood’s brother
Randy Parrish
Willodean Blalock, mother of Mack
Ruth Fowlkes, Robert Fowlkes’s mother
Novella Anderson
Harold Coonrod, father of Debbie Newton
Joy Kelley, friend of June Smith
Richard & Faye Hollingsworth, parents of Shari and Tony
Bobbie Peck, friend of Betty Beadle is now at Keestone
Ann Hill, friend of Debbie Newton
Megan Robertson and Brinley, Phyllis Underwood's niece
Jack Broadfoot, brother of Bob Broadfoot
Shane Green, relative of Doris LaPlante & Meg Phillips
Michael & Krisi Wray and baby Charlie, niece of Alӓna Marks
Sherry Moore, niece of Martha Nichols
Marsha Sanders, friend of June Smith
Julie Ford Tavlock, friend of Troy Rogers
Mary Linville, neighbor of Meg Phillips
Connie Waddell, relative of Jackie Lewis
Pride Sherrill, friend of Tony Hollingsworth
Lavonne Bain, aunt of Jane Blalock
Cecil Stacy, brother of June Smith
Katie Long, great niece of June Smith
Marold Pigg, nephew of Margaret Marks
Brenda Collum, friend of Meg Phillips & Doris LaPlante
Harry Campbell, brother-in-law of Thomas Tidwell
Pete Inman, uncle of Pam Eckl
Elijah Hudson, friend of Dawn Downey
Maye Coil
Quenton & Judy Hogan, brother & sister-in-law of Polly Underwood
Erica King & Preston Aldridge, friends of the Blalocks
Lisa Williamson, daughter of Julia Milstead
Donna Hays, sister of Randy Medley
Betsy Barnett, friend of the Underwood’s
Wanda Hamm, cousin of Chris Moran
Mary Neil Simon Sullivan, friend of Edith Broadfoot
Leon Crosslin, brother of Wanda Jones
Francis Herston, neighbor of Loraine Hanback & Wanda Jones
Bobbie Rayburn, daughter of Vida Clemmons
Joel Lewis, grandson of Howard Lewis
Danny & Laura Sale, relatives of Pam Eckl
Tony Britnell, father of Anthony Britnell
Mattie Scott, mother of Debbie Newton
Tommy Coker, son of C.A. Coker
Jamie Atkisson, nephew of David Underwood, Jr.
Canera Wisdom
Jack Powell, son-in-law of Cornelia Ragester
Jennifer McCain, niece of Laura Moran
Wesley Collum, son of Rickey & Lisa Collum