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Church Calendar

 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

FEBRUARY

MARCH

9 - Lenee Gabris
22 - Randy Morse

8 - Randy White
11 - Richard Doctor

20 - Cindy Dill

22 - Connie Ayala
24 - Tucker Supplee

29 - Vernice Hamilton

            Program/Technical Calendar

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Date

Specials

Scripture

Vocalists

Offertory

Drama

Sound

Feb. 5, 2012

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Randy W.

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Patty, Tere

David

THE LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT OF THE GOSPEL                                           Colossians 1:1-8

Here the idea is that the gospel once it is received begins to transform a person from within. That transformation begins to reveal itself in a changed life that is evident to others. That change is the result of the Spirit of God bringing understanding of God’s Word.

Feb. 12, 2012

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Randy M.

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Dale, Gene

Jim

PRAYING FOR A WORTHY WALK                                                                   Colossians 1:9-12

Here the idea is praying for knowledge that results in living out God’s will. The reason is so that we live in such a way that our lives can be characterized as a worthy walk—one that is pleasing to God.

Feb. 19, 2012

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Paula

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Dale, Gene

David

DELIVERED BY REDEMPTION                                                                     Colossians 1:13-18

Here the idea is that only in Jesus Christ can we ever hope to have an eternal inheritance. He alone qualifies to deliver us into the Kingdom of God. There is absolutely no one else including ourselves qualified to deliver us.

Feb. 26, 2012

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Richard

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Dave, Dale, Patty, Gene, Mark

Jim

RECONCILED THROUGH BLOOD                                                                 Colossians 1:19-23

Here the idea is that only in Jesus Christ death can anyone be reconciled to God. We are only blameless and beyond reproach before God because of the death of Jesus Christ. The essence of the gospel is proclaiming reconciliation through the blood of Christ.

Mar. 4, 2012

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Sue Y.

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Dave, Dale, Mark

David

CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY                                                        Colossians 1:24-29

Here the idea is to invest in believers by the teaching of God’s truth that contains revelation that will provide insight and wisdom for living. In turn, this knowledge will produce mature and growing believers who strive to live out their new lives in Christ.

Mar. 11, 2012

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Randy W.

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Dave, Dale

Jim

COMPONENTS OF A FIRM FAITH                                                                   Colossians 2:1-5

Here the idea is that while it is difficult to bring people to spiritual maturity doing so involves many things like encouragement, love, and assurance. Striving to have a firm faith will require discipline and commitment to these things.

Mar. 18, 2012

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Paula

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David

DON’T DEVIATE FROM CHRIST                                                                     Colossians 2:6-12

Here the idea is to avoid the danger of deception from teaching that is not according to Jesus but made up ideas of men. Staying focused on who Jesus is and what He has done for us according to the apostles is essential to avoid deception.

Mar. 25, 2012

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Richard

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Dave, Dale

Jim

SET FREE BEWARE OF BEING TAKEN CAPTIVE                                       Colossians 2:13-19 

Here the idea is not accepting false teaching that replaces the work of Christ with man-made regulations. Jesus has set us free from sin and reconciled us to God. We are to firmly live within the realm of that reality.

Apr. 1, 2012

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Randy M.

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Dale, Gene, Dave, Patty, Mark, Tere

David

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY                                                                                      Mark 11:1-11

Here the idea is that of Jesus involvement in what God was doing as He rode into Jerusalem as the prophet Zechariah had predicted as the delivering Messiah. It is our responsibility to participate in what it is God is doing as we study that in Scripture. For Jesus it meant fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies. Today that means following Christ’s commands.

Apr. 8, 2012

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Jim

EASTER SUNDAY   FAITH IN THE EVIDENCE OF AN EMPTY TOMB               John 20:1-10

Here the idea is that our faith is not in faith but in the evidence of a resurrected Christ. That evidence was displayed on Easter Sunday morning when Mary, Peter, and John all saw it firsthand. What they saw was shocking for Mary, then puzzling for Peter, and finally understanding for John who perceived the truth behind the evidence—namely, that Jesus was resurrected!

Apr. 15, 2012

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David

YOU CAN’T GET THERE FROM HERE                                                         Colossians 2:20-23

Here the idea is that simply denying the body its desires cannot produce a vital spiritual life. Worldly or legalistic rules of physical self-denial no matter how wise will not nourish the spiritual life or the work of the Spirit within us. Neglecting the body has no value restraining the sensual indulgence of the flesh. Instead, we have died with Christ, which curtails the flesh.

Apr. 22, 2012

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Jim

SET YOUR HEART ON HEAVENLY THINGS                                                    Colossians 3:1-4

Here the idea is that a believer’s life on earth is to be dominated by living his life from an eternal viewpoint. Our hearts, our minds, and our decisions ought to be governed by a heavenly perspective that takes into account God’s heart and will in His Word.

Apr. 29, 2012

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David

PUT YOUR PAST SINFUL WAYS TO DEATH Colossians 3:5-11

Here the idea is that now being in Christ my sinful past and its sin must be set aside. Don’t go back there. All of that only springs from our fleshly earthly natures. We have a new person to put on now that we are in Christ that gives us a brand new identity no longer associated with our past.

May. 6, 2012

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Jim

 

PUT ON THE VIRTUES OF A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST                                   Colossians 3:12-17

The idea here is that since believers have new lives in Christ, we are obligated to clothe ourselves in the attitudes and actions of that new life. The new life we put on is one in which the Word of Christ richly dwells in us resulting in transformation, praise, and gratitude.

May 13, 2012

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David

 

LIVING OUT OUR NEW LIFE AT HOME AND AT WORK                            Colossians 3:18-4:1

Here the idea is that the new life we have in Christ with all of its virtues must flow into our closest relationships in such a way that they are transformed. We now have obligations to those closest to us at home and work that will demonstrate our new identity in our relationships.

May 20, 2012

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Jim

 

HOW TO PRAY AND WHAT TO SAY                                                                  Colossians 4:2-6

Here the idea is that our new life in Christ should produce a mature prayer life that includes persisting, being watchful, and making requests of God. When speaking to others it should also be evident that we know what and why we believe and can provides answers to any who ask us.

May 27, 2012

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David

THE CHURCH: A NETWORK OF BELIEVERS                                                Colossians 4:7-18

Here the idea is that the church is people who are believers in Jesus Christ and networked together for the greater spiritual good of one another loving one another and serving each other. That includes giving encouragement, receiving instruction, praying for one another, embracing each other concerns, and fulfilling our ministry to one another.

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