That’s Incredible!

Psalm 105.1-5

Propensity for idolatry REACH OUT . . . But be doers of the word,

and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves.

AND TOUCH SOMEONE!

 Idolatry is consistently part of the human experience. James 1.22

 Idolatry occurs when we are distracted from God.

 How do people – both then and now – combat idolatry?

Israel counters her tendency toward idolatry with bold reminders of God’s incomparability .
(Exodus 15.11; Psalm 77.11-14; 89.6-7)
STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Trusting in a God who can do the impossible – a common theme Kyle Bolton 993-3520
kyle@churchst.org ORDER OF WORSHIP — December 24, 2017
 Yahweh is a God like no other! FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977
Tankersley69@cs.com
9:00 AM Service 6:00 PM Service
He does impossible things and performs wonderful deeds!
YOUTH MINISTER Welcome Greg Hardison
He shatters conventional ideas of what is and what is not possible. Caleb Taylor 993-2151
caleb@churchst.org Song Leader Bill Tankersley NO
 God’s unique nature is introduced. (Genesis 18.1-15) HISPANIC MINISTER
Preacher Kyle Bolton
Hector Cruz 993-0009
“Is anything too hard (impossible) for the Lord?” (14) hectorcruz@cscofc.org Reading Trenton Wiles 6 PM
SECRETARY
Scripture Psalm 105:1-5
 Samson’s story sounds vaguely familiar . (Judges 13.1-24) Talitha Liggett 359-3597
tbl76@bellsouth.net Prayer Wayne Cozart Service
The angel’s name is “ Wonderful ” (secret; incomprehensible; impossible). (18-19, ESV)
Sermon That’s Incredible!
ELDERS
 God reveals a different twist on the same theme. (Jeremiah 32.16-35)
Wayne Cozart 224-2818
wayne@churchst.org
“Is there anything too hard for Me?” (27) CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR DECEMBER: Liquid laundry detergent
David Jent 270-6631
 Israel’s danger lies in forgetting the wonders God has performed. (Psalm 78.10-11, 32) david@david jentrealty.com
DECEMBER EVENTS:
Don Ledford 615-714-3213
dledford@ledfordexchange.com No PM service tonight.
This incredible theme continues … Lee Morrison 703-4044 Wednesday night December 27, the deacons will conduct a devotional
lee@churchst.org
service. NO classes.
 A virgin will give birth to the long-awaited Messiah! (Luke 1.26-38; 46-55)
On December 31, we will have a 5th Sunday Fellowship Day. Our usual
DEACONS
“For with God nothing will be impossible!” (37) morning worship and Bible classes will be followed by a potluck fellowship
Steve Allen 359-4616 meal. Then, we will conclude the day with our evening service conducted by
 Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
God can save anyone – and everyone ! (Mark 10.17-31) our young men, immediately after lunch. There will be NO 6 pm service.
Grover Collins 359-5386
“… with God all things are possible.” (27) Matt Ervin 637-1830 Dec. 28 Lock-in at Above All for 6-12th grades.
Greg Hardison 703-4231
Joel Hargrove 652-7143
Robert Hopkins 364-3927
What about us? FROM THE STAFF:
Gary Lancaster 359-5215
Kelly Lane 359-5986
 Do not be afraid to expand the “Christmas story” to the Joe Liggett 359-4929 Kyle Bill Caleb
incredible story about God. Ray Wakefield 359-2328
Clifford Whitaker 637-3507 Hector Talitha
Britt Wiles 359-7702
 God can save anyone – and everyone! Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814 LaDelle Clarence Benny
 Remember in Prayer Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Bobbye Lou Adcock is in Maury Reg.

Continue to Remember ...

BY CALEB  Bobbye Lou Adcock, Artie Allen, Pat Blackmore, Tommy
Bledsoe, Luke Brewer, Zach & Lora Darnell, Linda
Dec. 24 Robert Hopkins
10 Differences Between a Believer and a Christian Fulghum, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip, Ruth Hargrove, James
Dec. 25 Rhye Stephens
Hilda Lasater
Jordan, Jack Miller, Jack Milligan, Lewis Simmons,
Carol Wakefield
1) A believer believes in Jesus. A Christian follows his commands.  Joe & Emma Lancaster (parents of B J Holt), Lyla Kate Dec. 26 Catina Cheatham
2) A believer goes to church when it’s convenient. A Christian knows that the church is a community Johnson (granddaughter of Amy Fuller), Barbara Chunn Lenoir Courtemanche
(aunt of Kim Anderson & Keith Childers), Holland Townes Grayson Garrett—18
and a paradigm for his or her faith. (granddaughter of Steve & Pam Allen), Mike McCollum Houston Williams—16
3) A believer reads his or her Bible, when it’s convenient. A Christian reads his or her Bible, regularly. (son of Shirley McCollum), Jennifer Miller (daughter of Dec. 27 Tommy Bledsoe
4) A believer prays when things get tough. A Christian gives thanks, no matter the circumstance. Tony & Diane White), Dawson Smith (brother of Barbara Dec. 28 Buddy Wiles
Simmons), Keith Green (son of Patsy Derryberry), Regina Dec. 30 LaDelle Smith
5) A believer twists the Bible to fit his or her lifestyle. A Christian works to make his or her lifestyle Erdly, Donna Pinkston, Billy Cozart (brother of Wayne Aaron Wiles
resemble the teachings of the Bible. Cozart and Faye Collins), Willa Wilson (great- Virginia Wilson
granddaughter of Ralph & Sue Wilson), Ann Ezell (mother Dec. 31 Harold Long
6) A believer will sacrifice when it’s convenient. A Christian will sacrifice no matter the potential
of Ken Ezell), Charles Estes, (son-in-law of Ralph & Sue
outcome. Wilson)
7) A believer gives when there is no risk. A Christian will give no matter the risk.  IN HOME SHUT-INS Dec. 24 Winston & Frances Doud - 52 yrs
8) A believer conforms under the pressure of culture. A Christian holds fast against temptation. Ross Beckham, Emmaline Bless, Theola Blue, Wynona Dec. 25 Terry & Nancy Spray - 34 yrs
Clark, Betty Daniels, Ruth Hargrove, Margaret Morton, Dec. 27 Jack & Ann Miller - 55 yrs
9) A believer shares his or her faith when it’s comfortable. A Christians shares his or her faith Dec. 29 Austin & Ruth Grogan - 72 yrs
Roslyn Sutherland.
regardless of the scenario. Ross & Sandy Tate - 55 yrs
 NHC LEWISBURG/MERIHIL Dec. 30 Nathan & Amanda Jett - 18 yrs
10) A believer knows about Jesus. A Christian knows Jesus as his or her Lord and Savior. Anna Bailey, Pat Blackmore, Ruby Higdon, Elise Murphy,
Margaret Tyree, James Whitsett, Alice Willis, Elizabeth
A Christian is someone who will follow Jesus wherever he leads. A Christian will drop everything for Wood
Jesus, even when it is no longer convenient. Christianity is not about convenience; it is about  NHC OAKWOOD
commitment! Are you committed to Christ? Sarah Brown, Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn
Shelton
James 2:19- “You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe- and shudder!”
 VILLAGE MANOR
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry, We have received thank you notes from:
With love, Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver Jack & Ann Miller, Austin & Ruth Grogan
& Girl Scout Troop 1644.
Caleb Taylor  OUR MILITARY
Please stop and read.
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd Lowrance
 OUR MISSION POINTS *************************
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico);
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
AGAPE; Heritage Christian; Fishers of Men; Tennessee
Children’s Home; World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster FOR THE RECORD
Relief, local Hispanic Ministry December 17, 2017

AM 366*
December 28 (7:30 pm) Lock-In @ Above All (6-12) *********************** Hispanic 30
PM 141
January 5 (7 pm) Guys sleepover @ Caleb’s (all ages)
We would like to welcome Bible Class 289*
January 6 (10 am) Cracker Barrel brunch (6-12) Harvey & Carlotta Solomon & their family Wed. Night 198
January 10 (8 pm) Dairy Queen after class (all ages) to our family here at Church Street.
Their address is: Contribution $11,219.23
January 12-14 Evangelism University (7-12)
1472 Tunnel Hill Rd
Cornersville, TN 37047 * includes Hispanic group
168 days until summer camp!!!