The SENTINEL — February 20, 2011

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (2/27/11) Lesson for Sunday morning

February 27, 2011
Guest Speaker:
Announcements Dr. Alan Martin
Randy Vance February 20, 2011 Volume 11, Number 8

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Greeters Future Red Cross blood drives, like the
Michael & Kim Berry, Chuck & Marilyn Cox, one we had here in January, are planned for
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May 8, August 28, and December 4. If you
can donate, please plan to do so!
Superiority complex
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you specter of persons (Acts 10:34), we are
wish them to be, for you cannot make yourself as sometimes quite happy to find ways to
Lord's Table (am) you wish to be. — Thomas à Kempis show preference. We decide who is wor-
Larry Baldwin Donal Ruminer thy of the gospel and who is not.
There will be no men’s breakfast this Among the works of the late Theodor S. We tend to set conditions for people
Chad Bruner Jim Skaggs month due to this week’s Affirming the Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is a and expect to live up to certain standards.
Gerald Harden Blue Suarez Faith seminar. The next breakfast is story called The Sneetches. “Now, the Star- To a degree, of course, that’s proper: God
scheduled for March 26. Belly Sneetches had bellies with stars,” the has done exactly that. But consider Paul’s
Brian Jaworsky Don Worden
story says. “The Plain-Belly Sneetches had words: “I say, through the grace given
none upon thars.” By virtue of their deco- unto me, to every man that is among you,
Lord's Table (pm) rated tummies, the Star-Belly Sneetches not to think of himself more highly than
Chris Scott Roger Scott A The
smile is cheer to you and me;
cost is nothing — it’s given free.
proclaim themselves superior to the Plain-
Belly Sneetches — that is, until a traveling
he ought to think; but to think soberly,
according as God hath dealt to every man
It comforts the weary; gladdens the sad; salesman sells the Plain-Bellies a machine the measure of faith” (Rom. 12:3). Not
Prayers (am) Consoles those in trouble — good or bad. to affix stars to their bellies. At that point, everyone — not even fellow Christians!
To rich or poor, beggar or thief, no longer “superior,” the Star-Bellies find — will always act as we wish they would
Dan Jolliff Eddie Pelton It’s free to all of any belief. a way to discard their stars and then de- act. But we should always remember that
A natural gesture of young and old clare that to be the superior condition. that number includes us as well, and that
Prayers (pm) Cheers on the faint; disarms the bold. There’s a lesson about human nature in we stood in need of God’s mercy just the
Unlike most blessings for which we pray, that story that ought to be pretty obvious. same as anyone else. Indeed, we still do!
Keith McDougal Arless Murray It’s one thing we keep when we give it away. There is a near-universal foible of hu- (Thanks be to God that His Son’s blood
—Author unknown man nature that drives us — often with continues to cleanse us from our sins. I
devastating results — to boost ourselves John 1:7-9.) We can’t always make others
above others in order to feel superior. We as we wish them to be; but then we can’t
Schedule of Services find some criteria: someone is inferior if always live our own lives as they should be
Sunday – 9:00 AM Bible study he is not a Christian; if he is not an Ameri- lived, either. To learn this is to learn hu-
Events in February can; if she is not white; and so on. Though mility. All people are equal, because Christ
10:00 AM Worship
20 Elders/deacons meeting (3:00) God has declared Himself to be no re- died for all.
5:00 PM Worship 20 Singing class
20 VBS planning meeting
Wednesday – 7:00 PM Bible study
25-26 Affirming the Faith seminar Elders Deacons Minister
26 Brother’s Keeper Group 1 Kevin Keenan Michael Berry Keith McDougal Russell Dyer
Horace Phillips David Douglas John McFadden
[Link] Roger Scott Bill Fleming Walter McFadden
Bill Sherman George King Dwain Thacker
Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance
 The SENTINEL — February 20, 2011 Order of A Spirit of Recognition
Service Matthew 22:41-45
Needing cards and Brother’s Keeper
Group 1 — Rescheduled for Saturday, I. Jesus Had a Question
prayer February 26th, 5:00 pm, at the Doyles’. A Welcome &
sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. Announcements A. Many questions were asked of Jesus.
Tami Burwell. She came forward recently,
asking for prayers. 1. Do we have to ___________________________?
Diane Murrell. She has been diagnosed Scripture: 2. Who will be __________________ to the widow?
with cancer. (Her husband Bob is an elder TODAY Luke 6:46-49
at the Central congregation.) • The elders and deacons will be meet- 3. What is the ____________________ in the Law?
Jennifer Parker. She was bit by a dog and ing at 3:00 pm. Song — 60 B. Teachers are supposed to answer questions.
has had to get shots as a precaution. • This month’s singing class is tonight, Christ for the World
Nancy Scott’s mother, who has been hos- after evening services. A meal will fol- We Sing 1. The job of a teacher is to ____________________.
pitalized after a possible heart attack. low. All are invited! 2. Teachers are supposed to ____________________.
Dwight and Sheryl Andrews’ grand- • There will also be a VBS planning Song — 623
daughter-in-law. She has been diagnosed meeting after the singing class to- What a Friend We Have C. Jesus had a question.
with a pancreatic disease. night. See Josh for details. in Jesus 1. There must be a _________________ for asking.
Kevin Keenan. He is scheduled for knee
surgery. Prayer 2. Why was Jesus asking a question of them?
Larry Baldwin’s nephew, Darrell Bald- II. A Personal and Powerful Question is Asked
win. He is home but still has health issues. Song — 591
LaQueta Nelson’s brother, Larry ’Tis Midnight, and on A. “What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is
Mitchell.
Birthdays/Anniversaries
Olive’s Brow He?”
Cruz Hannigan. Happy Birthday to . . .
Others who are hindered: Sandra Bag- Caitlyn Barnes February 26 1. It would seem to be a _______________ question.
Comments
ger and her family; the Baldwins’ grand- Donal Ruminer 29
Sammy Waganer March 4
2. They had the ___________________ answer.
son Riley and friend Shelli Vang; Jean Lord’s Supper
Paula Dyer 5 B. Typically we believe because:
Christian; Mary and Novella Cordrey; Jordan Douglas 6
Florence Dixon; the Elmore family; Shanna Johnson 13 Collection 1. ________________________________________
Jimmy Evans; Ruby Gill; Martha Billie Glenn 14
Harden; Glen Martin; Athan Mayhugh; Pam Weber 14
2. ________________________________________
Song — 234
Aline McDaniel; Walter McFadden; Bill Spaulding 16
I Love My Savior, Too 3. ________________________________________
Hazel Ruminer; Larry Scott; Melanie Gordon Veitenheimer 20
Shelton; Edith Skaggs; Jane Thacker; Amber Lusk 21 C. The question helps them see _________________.
Larry Scott 22 Sermon:
and Lorella Wilson. A Spirit of Recognition 1. He is by ____________________ called “Lord.”
Happy Anniversary to . . .
2. He is the __________, but also ______________.
Rick & Syd Greenroyd February 26 Song — 203
Thomas & Cara Brazeal 28 I Am Thine, O Lord III. “What do you think about the Christ?”
AFFIRMING THE FAITH Stephen & Cathy Hopkins 28
This year’s “Affirming the Faith” semi- Dan & Camron Jolliff March 4 A. Implications
George & Karla Holmes 7 Song — 5
nar is scheduled for this Friday and Satur- An Empty Mansion 1.
Darrell & Lindsay MacDonald 10
day, February 25-26, at the North MacAr- Geoff & Jennifer Parker 15
thur congregation. You can go to 2.
Josh & Kari Dyer 17 Prayer
[Link] for more Tommy & Sharon Wisley 20 Take away the “what.” We are left with, “Do you think
information. Bill & Sue Fleming 22 about the Christ?”