volume 2017, issue 6 heritage church of...

Volume 2017, Issue 6

February 12, 2017

Schedule of Services Sunday Bible Classes: 9:00am Worship Services: 10:00am & 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Classes: 7:00pm

Areas of Service:

Benevolence

Paul Wooldridge: 740.248.3843

Building & Grounds

Jason Wohnhas: 614.519.0195

Education

Bryan Hartman: 740.438.1808

Edification

Jeff Moore: 614.537.8338

Evangelism

Craig Ross: 740.571.1129

Finance

Craig Curry: 740.497.2472

Jr. Youth

Michael Forrester: 614.940.9234

Lads to Leaders

Richie Bowe: 614.581.0149

Media

Roger Cooper: 614.353.4078

Missions

Jeff Moore: 614.537.8338

Office

Greg Murphy: 614.563.6671

Sr. Youth

Greg Murphy: 614.563.6671

Worship

Michael Forrester: 614.940.9234

Agape – Love

One virtue that should describe every Christian’s life through and through is love. Love

should be the defining factor of who we are as children of God (1 John 3:10). According

to John 15:8, God wants His children to bear fruit. God wants us to bring forth the

product of right living. This comes through cultivating the fruit of the Spirit in our lives

(Gal. 5:22-23). It is no accident that when Paul revealed the fruit of the Spirit, the Holy

Spirit began with the word “love.” Some have described this word as “characteristic word

of Christianity”.

The predominate Greek word translated “love” in the New Testament is “agape.” In

speaking of “agape,” Vines Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

notes, “Christian Love, whether exercised toward the brethren or toward men generally, is

not an impulse from the feelings, it does not always run with the natural inclinations, nor

does it spend itself only upon those for whom some affinity is discovered.” The bottom

line is that love seeks the welfare of all men.

Jesus was asked by a certain lawyer who was trying to tempt Him, “Master, which is the

greatest commandment in the law?” (Matt. 12:36). Jesus answered that the first and

greatest commandment is to love God with all of our being and that the second is to love

our neighbor as ourselves (Matt. 22:37-39). In answering this lawyer’s question, Jesus

concisely summed up the entire Old Testament, providing us with a summary of our duty

to God and our duty to our fellow man. It is evident from Jesus’ comments that love is

not something that is simply felt. The love He commands is not purely emotional. True

Christian love expresses itself in three areas.

First of all, Christian love expresses itself in complete obedience to God. Jesus said, “If

you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15; also see John 14:21, 23-24). There

are a lot of people who say they love and the Lord and who feel a great deal of emotion

when thinking of Him, but they will not obey His Word. We cannot have a relationship

with God if we are not willing to humble submit ourselves to His will (Heb. 5:9; 1 John

2:3-5). If we are the children of God, our practice of righteousness should be evident to

all (I John 3:10). If we are bearing the fruit of the Spirit, our lives will be characterized by

a love that expresses itself in obedience to God. If our lives are going to be characterized

by love, we must be God’s obedient children (I Peter. 1:14).

(To be continued in next week’s bulletin)

Written by: Clay Bond, MidTown church of Christ, Victoria, Texas, 8/27/2013

Heritage church of Christ

Your testimonies

are my heritage

forever, for they

are the joy of my

heart.

Psalm 119:111

Address 30 Church Street

P.O. Box 309 Ashville, OH 43103

Email: [email protected] Web: www.HeritageCofC.org

Phone: (740) 983-2298

Announcements

For today: A.M. Adult Bible Study: Craig Ross (Holy Spirit)

A.M. Assembly: Mark Meadows

P.M. Assembly: Song Service

Wednesday Bible Study: Ellen Hartman (Optional Ladies), Paul Wooldridge (Adults)

February

Birthdays:

Feb. 1 – Chris Evans

Feb. 5 – Mary Starkey,

Tristen Wiley

Feb. 7 – David Wiley

February

Anniversaries: There are no February

anniversaries at this time.

Upcoming Events

Ladies Class – Feb. 16, at

the home of Linda

Wooldridge, 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Meeting

Today at 4:30 p.m.

Game Night

Feb. 18, 6:00

CYC – Pigeon Forge, TN

Feb. 24 – 26

Baked Potato/Salad Bar

potluck after morning

services - Feb. 26

Announcements:

Ashville Food Pantry: We are currently assisting 20 children who attend Ashville

Elementary. There is a sample of each week on the table in the foyer. The church is

supplying the food needed for 10 packs a week. We are relying on donations for the

additional 10. Food or monetary donations are appreciated. It costs approximately $5 a

week for each child. Thanks for your help!

The February worship schedule is on the table beside the bulletins.

There are several 2017 calendars on the magazine rack on the wall. Please help

yourself!

It’s time for the ladies to be thinking about a theme for our Ladies Day, which is in

October. If you have any ideas, please see Mary Starkey.

Church family directory board: Angie Bowe will be taking pictures to update our

church family directory board today. If you have any updates for the family

directories, please get them to Mary Starkey.

Each family may pick up a copy of the book Preachers, Wake Up! Copies are located

on the table by the bulletins.

There will be a Men’s Meeting today at 4:30 p.m.

There will be a Game Night Saturday, Feb. 18, at 6:00, here at the building.

If you plan on going to CYC in Pigeon Forge and did not receive a handout, please see

Greg or Debbie Murphy.

Placing Membership:

Kendra Pegg, who has been worshiping with us for some time, has expressed a

desire to place her membership with our congregation. Please say hello and make

her feel welcome! We are happy to have you as part of our church family here at

Heritage!

Chris and Kim Harding have been worshiping with us for quite a while as well, and

they have made the decision to place their membership here at Heritage also.

Welcome to our Heritage family! We are thrilled to have you join us in His service!

2017 Theme:

“In Christ” – Romans 8:1-5

To our Visitors: We welcome you here this morning and hope that you will make plans to come back at your earliest

convenience. Presently, our congregation has no minister, elders, or deacons. We are prayerfully working toward that goal. We do not go beyond the limitations and instructions set forth for the one and true

Church. If you have any questions as to our practice or beliefs, please do not hesitate to ask any of the men of the congregation. We will be happy to answer any and all questions you may have. We hope that your time

here with us will be pleasant and uplifting.

Prayer List

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all

understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Phil. 4:6-7

Those dealing with Cancer: Kelcie Gremillion (8th grade student at New Hope), Allen Carse (Meredith Forrester’s dad), Chris Harrell, Jim Martin (Debbie Murphy’s father), Clarence Curry (Craig’s father), John Burke (Lisa Curry’s uncle), Carter Davis (friend of Chris Evans), Barbara Neal (mother-in-law of Paul & Linda’s son), Kirsten Keusel (friend of the Ross family), Zach Carpenter’s friend’s mom, Leah, Andrea Morris and Cathy (aunts of Chris Harding), Pat Helsel Continued prayers for healing and strength:

Julie Pickering, Roger Massey, Louise Fuller, Randy Wharton, DeJon Mobley, Esther Faulkner, June Swick, Janet Holbrook, Karen Dyson, Linda Junk, Clint Singer, Max Damron, Floyd Jones, Clifford Bowe, Bonnie Baggett, Jim & Martha Smith, Brianna Lyons, Jennette Wiley, Becky Middleton, Kayla Harding, Terry Cunningham, Melissa Arledge’s daughter & her family – in Japan, Gatlinburg church of Christ

Serving our country:

Zach Carpenter (Marines- presently stationed in Missouri)

Sean Sullivan (son of Mary’s boss)

Our Missionary:

Terry Smith

Prayer Requests:

*Rita Johnson, a member of the Pataskala congregation, is in Mc. Carmel West and

is not doing well.

*Jackie Harding, Chris Harding’s mother and Melody Triplett’s sister-in-law, will be

having knee surgery on Feb. 22. Chris’s aunt, Andrea Morris, is not doing well after

undergoing radiation treatments for her cancer. She has been on our prayer list.

*Evelyn Willison had a mastectomy at Berger Hospital this past Monday. She was

to go to her son’s home upon her release from the hospital. (update from last week’s

bulletin)

*Mark Sandy, who has been awaiting a heart transplant and was diagnosed with

renal cancer, has suffered a stroke sometime in the past which was causing seizures.

He has been on a ventilator this week, & his kidneys are still not functioning

properly. He remains in ICU at the Ross Heart Hospital. The family has asked for

continued prayers.

*Several members of the Teays Valley football team were involved in an auto

accident recently. Two of the boys, Jared & Jacob, are still in the hospital. Jared had

surgery and has begun walking again. Jacob needs 4 or 5 more surgeries. They are

brothers and are both now out of ICU. Please continue to keep them in your

thoughts & prayers. Another Teays Valley Student, James, a student at TVEMS,

passed away after an accidental hanging while in California. Arrangements are

pending.

*Bobby & Beth Evans’ infant daughter is now home from the hospital after being

admitted for RSV. They live in Dallas, Texas. Bobby has asked for prayers for his

elderly neighbor who suffered a stroke and isn’t doing well. Bobby is ministering to

him.

*Kristy Arnett has been diagnosed with tumors behind her eyes. They are applying

pressure to her eyes which is causing her to lose her vision. She will be needing

surgery.

Our Sincere Sympathy:

*Our love and sympathy go out to the family of John Baggett’s mother, Jackie. She

passed away earlier this week after being diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago.

Serving Schedule

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017

Morning:

Speaker: Bryan Hartman

Scripture: Noah Fisher

Opening Prayer & Announcements:

Michael Forrester

Singing: Trey Murphy

Table: Jason Wohnhas

Bread: Richie Bowe

Cup: Drew Murphy

Ex Serve: Greg Murphy

Usher: Brett Triplett

Closing Prayer: Craig Curry

Evening:

Speaker: Paul Wooldridge


Michael Forrester

Singing: Jacob Bowe

Table: Jason Wohnhas


Closing Prayer: Levi Ross

Wed., Feb. 22, 2017:

Announcements: Michael Forrester

Invitation: Trey Murphy

Singing: Jason Wohnhas


Prayer: Bryan Hartman

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017

Morning:

Speaker: Mark Meadows

Scripture: Jacob Bowe


Greg Murphy

Singing: Jason Wohnhas

Table: Brett Triplett

Bread: Levi Ross

Cup: Trey Murphy

Ex Serve: Craig Curry

Usher: Michael Forrester

Closing Prayer: Bob Hendrickson

Evening:

Speaker: Song Service


Greg Murphy

Singing: Multiple

Table: Brett Triplett


Closing Prayer: Jacob Bowe

Wed., Feb. 15, 2017

Announcements: Michael Forrester

Invitation: Levi Ross

Singing: Drew Murphy


Prayer: Jeff Moore

Weekly Memory Verse:

“And this is His commandment: that

we should believe on the name of His

Son Jesus Christ and love one another,

as He gave us commandment.

Beloved, let us love one another, for

love is of God; and everyone who loves

is born of God and knows God.”

I John 3:23, 4:7

Building Clean-up for February:

Hartman family

Communion Preparation/Clean-up

for February:

Linda Wooldridge

Building Lock up for February:

Richie & Jacob Bowe

Congregation/Men’s Meeting

Coordinator: Jeff Moore

Statistics: 2/05 Bible Class: 47 2/05 A.M. Service: 62 2/05 P.M. Service: 33 2/08 Midweek: 31

2/05 Regular Contribution: $1,518.00 2017 Weekly Budget: $1,465.00

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