67th Annual Carolina Lectureships
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
Sunday through Wednesday - April 3 – 6, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Theme: “What it means to Preach the Cross of Christ”
Key Note Speaker: Winford Claiborne of Fayetteville, Tennessee
Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Dinner on your own.
It’s good to be back into the swing of things at St. Andrews Road after the holidays. I miss receiving and reading our weekly church newsletter. Somehow it seems that I am not totally connected without it. Anyway, we are back in business now. How is your 2011 going so far? Did you make those New Year’s resolutions? How about a plan to accomplish your intentions? Go ahead. Set some realistic goals for yourself in this New Year. Think about how you can accomplish those goals in a reasonable timeframe. Then get to work.
We have a lot going on at SAR! Statewide Bible Bowl – February 26, Gospel Meeting with Caleb Campbell – March 6-9, 67th Annual Carolina Lectures – April 3-6, Annual Ladies Day at SAR – April 30th and that is just the first four months of the year. Now do you see why our lesson series on Sunday mornings in January is entitled “Get Involved?” Whew! Hey! We can do this and much more working together in the name of Jesus Christ.
On Sunday mornings in January we are studying God’s word to challenge ourselves to get more involved in the work of the Lord here at St. Andrews Road. Last Sunday we looked at Moses and saw that at first he allowed EXCUSES to keep him from getting involved in the Lord’s work to bring the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery (Exodus 3-4). He said; “But, who am I?” He was really saying, “Why me.” How often do we use this excuse? Moses continued to try to excuse himself from the work that God had appointed only him to do. His final excuse says it all. He said, “Lord, can’t you use someone else?” He was actually saying, “I don’t want to!” Thankfully, Moses decided to get involved in the Lord’s work and lead God’s people to freedom.
After the sermon I realized that we need more time on this subject. So even though we mentioned the rich young ruler, Simon Peter, and the Priest, the Levite, and the Good Samaritan last Sunday, we will take these examples and focus an entire lesson on each one.
This Sunday morning we will focus our attention on another example of why some of us refuse to get involved, be involved, and stay involved in the work that God has appointed us to do: REGRET. We will look at the rich young ruler’s request of Jesus in Matthew 19 to see how regret can keep us from getting involved in the Lord’s work. It is my prayer and desire that these lessons will help each of us to get more involved in the work of the Lord.
Our Sunday evening series is entitled; “Faith: Tempted and Tried.” Last Sunday evening we looked at lesson one: BE REALISTIC. Every human being is tempted and tried. The word for the day is not “if” but “when” when it comes to the tests of life. We must not try to hide the fact that we are tested. We must remember that being tempted and tried is not sinful. Our Lord was often tested while fulfilling His mission for the Father.
This Sunday evening we will look at lesson two: BE RESPONSIBLE. We must not blame others for our problems. We are responsible for our own lives!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
God has blessed us with a wonderful 2010. We are very thankful for His rich blessings and pray that His light will continue to shine in our lives in the coming year 2011. Since this will be my final newsletter article for the year let me say “thank you” for your prayers, your support, and your friendship this year. May we all have a very merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Congratulations to T.J. Hawn. T.J. came before God and the church last Sunday evening to confess Jesus as the Son of God and be baptized for remission of his sins. He followed the instructions given to us in the Bible. His salvation rests entirely in Jesus Christ by grace through faith. He did not come to Jesus for the fad, the food, the fun, the fellowship, the face, or the favorite. He came to Jesus for the Father (John 14:6). We are thankful and overjoyed to have another brother in Christ.
A special thank you to Dave and Sherry Pyle and our Service Groups for preparing and delivering beautiful baskets of fruit all around the Midlands this past week! It is always more blessed to give than to receive, just like Jesus said.
It could be that you have been thinking about 2010; the mistakes, the unwise choices, the harsh words, what could have been, what is. Know that Jesus Christ came at just the right time to live, to die, and to rise again for you, for me, for all. His plan is clear. Believe. Repent of your sins. Confess that He is the Son of God. Be baptized to have your sins washed away. Live the Christian life. Start the new year right. Come to Jesus for salvation, for help, for leadership, for blessings, for your future.
This Sunday morning we will conclude our series, “Following the Footprints of Jesus” and think about the three general methods Jesus used to teach others concerning the Christian life. He used everyday life and common occurrences to talk to people and teach them the gospel. He was flexible in His approach to people. He was always pointed and purposed in His teaching because he knew that even a moment is too precious to waste on living lost. We would do well to follow His footprints in sharing the gospel with others in these modern times.
On Sunday evening we are asking a very important question; “What shall we do in 2011?” Challenge #1 - I shall have a greater appreciation and a greater respect for God’s word in 2011. Challenge #2 - I shall also pray daily, sincerely, fervently, and consistently. Jesus prayed. He taught His disciples to pray. He instructed every Christian to pray. In 2011, I shall pray.
Bible Bowl 2011 is just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday, February 27th, 2011. If you would like to be a part of one of our Bible Bowl teams its not too late. Go by the bulletin board in the lobby to sign up. We are studying the book of Matthew.
May God bless us all as we look to Him to supply our every need now and in the coming year.
67th Annual Carolina Lectureships
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
Sunday through Wednesday - APRIL 3 – 6, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Theme: “What it means to Preach the Cross of Christ”
Key Note Speaker: Winford Claiborne of Fayetteville, Tennessee
Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Dinner on your own.
Congratulations to T.J. Hawn. T.J. came before God and the church last Sunday evening to confess Jesus as the Son of God and be baptized for remission of his sins. He followed the instructions given to us in the Bible. His salvation rests entirely in Jesus Christ by grace through faith. He did not come to Jesus for the fad, the food, the fun, the fellowship, the face, or the favorite. He came to Jesus for the Father (John 14:6). We are thankful and overjoyed to have another brother in Christ.
A special thank you to Dave and Sherry Pyle and our Service Groups for preparing and delivering beautiful baskets of fruit all around the Midlands this past week! It is always more blessed to give than to receive, just like Jesus said.
It could be that you have been thinking about 2010; the mistakes, the unwise choices, the harsh words, what could have been, what is. Know that Jesus Christ came at just the right time to live, to die, and to rise again for you, for me, for all. His plan is clear. Believe. Repent of your sins. Confess that He is the Son of God. Be baptized to have your sins washed away. Live the Christian life. Start the new year right. Come to Jesus for salvation, for help, for leadership, for blessings, for your future.
This Sunday morning we will conclude our series, “Following the Footprints of Jesus” and think about the three general methods Jesus used to teach others concerning the Christian life. He used everyday life and common occurrences to talk to people and teach them the gospel. He was flexible in His approach to people. He was always pointed and purposed in His teaching because he knew that even a moment is too precious to waste on living lost. We would do well to follow His footprints in sharing the gospel with others in these modern times.
On Sunday evening we are asking a very important question; “What shall we do in 2011?” Challenge #1 - I shall have a greater appreciation and a greater respect for God’s word in 2011. Challenge #2 - I shall also pray daily, sincerely, fervently, and consistently. Jesus prayed. He taught His disciples to pray. He instructed every Christian to pray. In 2011, I shall pray.
Bible Bowl 2011 is just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday, February 27th, 2011. If you would like to be a part of one of our Bible Bowl teams its not too late. Go by the bulletin board in the lobby to sign up. We are studying the book of Matthew.
May God bless us all as we look to Him to supply our every need now and in the coming year.
67th Annual Carolina Lectureships
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
Sunday through Wednesday - APRIL 3 – 6, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Theme: “What it means to Preach the Cross of Christ”
Key Note Speaker: Winford Claiborne of Fayetteville, Tennessee
Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Dinner on your own.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
67th Annual Carolina Lectureships
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
Sunday through Wednesday - APRIL 3 – 6, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Theme: “What it means to Preach the Cross of Christ”
Key Note Speaker: Winford Claiborne of Fayetteville, Tennessee
Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Dinner on your own.
Brrr! I believe that winter has finally arrived just in time for Christmas which, by the way, is only two weeks away. We will be saying “Happy New Year” in less than 21 days whether we are ready or not.
I was thinking about all the changes that have taken place at St. Andrews Road in 2010. The church has grown with the addition of ten new Christians through baptism and thirteen new members through identification. Our nursery has grown by three with the births of Becca Pyle, Lily Burleson, and Ava Canon. Of course we have had eleven of our members to move away from us, some to find jobs and others to be closer to their families. Three of our precious family members have passed through the valley of the shadow of death: our sister in Christ, Christine Sheets and our brothers Larry Bailey and Jimmy Gist. Life is always happening.
This past year God has provided us with the means to renovate our auditorium, educational wing, fellowship hall, and offices. As you have noticed, we have just completed the installation of a new projection system and improved lighting that will enable us to place the announcements, sermon points, and in the near future, Lord willing our song selections in clear, easy to read format. We will begin using this new system as soon as we have everything in order.
What does 2011 hold in store for us? There will be changes and challenges for sure. There will be victories. There will be joys and sorrows. We will plant. We will water. We will trust and obey and wait. God will give the increase in His time and in His way. We will welcome new Christians to the church and say goodbye to some who will be called away, some to other adventures on this side of death and others to rest on the other side. Through it all God will always be with us and we will remain steadfast to our commitment to always be with Him.
Thank you for allowing me to adjust my sermon topics this past Sunday. This Sunday morning we will focus our attentions to our theme “Following the Footprints of Jesus.” The faithful walk in the footprints of Jesus. In our lesson I would like to look at several of Jesus’ footprints and check to see if we are following in His steps.
On Sunday evening we will take a look at 2011 and ask; “What shall we do?” For me, in the coming year, I would like the entire congregation to have a greater appreciation and a greater respect for the Bible. We will look at five ways we can show God that we have a great appreciation and a great respect for His word. If you would like to read ahead in preparation for this lesson, read Acts 17 about the Thessalonians and the Bereans.
A new Bible class has begun on Wednesday evenings at 7:00. This class is for “young professionals” ages 18 to 30 or so. We are using the Bible as our text and focusing on 13 challenges that young adults face every day. Each word begins with the letter “F.” This past Wednesday we looked at “FEAR” and learned that though fear is a challenge and a reality in life, we must not succumb to its power. If you are not involved in a Bible study on Wednesday night, please join us!
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
Sunday through Wednesday - APRIL 3 – 6, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Theme: “What it means to Preach the Cross of Christ”
Key Note Speaker: Winford Claiborne of Fayetteville, Tennessee
Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Dinner on your own.
Brrr! I believe that winter has finally arrived just in time for Christmas which, by the way, is only two weeks away. We will be saying “Happy New Year” in less than 21 days whether we are ready or not.
I was thinking about all the changes that have taken place at St. Andrews Road in 2010. The church has grown with the addition of ten new Christians through baptism and thirteen new members through identification. Our nursery has grown by three with the births of Becca Pyle, Lily Burleson, and Ava Canon. Of course we have had eleven of our members to move away from us, some to find jobs and others to be closer to their families. Three of our precious family members have passed through the valley of the shadow of death: our sister in Christ, Christine Sheets and our brothers Larry Bailey and Jimmy Gist. Life is always happening.
This past year God has provided us with the means to renovate our auditorium, educational wing, fellowship hall, and offices. As you have noticed, we have just completed the installation of a new projection system and improved lighting that will enable us to place the announcements, sermon points, and in the near future, Lord willing our song selections in clear, easy to read format. We will begin using this new system as soon as we have everything in order.
What does 2011 hold in store for us? There will be changes and challenges for sure. There will be victories. There will be joys and sorrows. We will plant. We will water. We will trust and obey and wait. God will give the increase in His time and in His way. We will welcome new Christians to the church and say goodbye to some who will be called away, some to other adventures on this side of death and others to rest on the other side. Through it all God will always be with us and we will remain steadfast to our commitment to always be with Him.
Thank you for allowing me to adjust my sermon topics this past Sunday. This Sunday morning we will focus our attentions to our theme “Following the Footprints of Jesus.” The faithful walk in the footprints of Jesus. In our lesson I would like to look at several of Jesus’ footprints and check to see if we are following in His steps.
On Sunday evening we will take a look at 2011 and ask; “What shall we do?” For me, in the coming year, I would like the entire congregation to have a greater appreciation and a greater respect for the Bible. We will look at five ways we can show God that we have a great appreciation and a great respect for His word. If you would like to read ahead in preparation for this lesson, read Acts 17 about the Thessalonians and the Bereans.
A new Bible class has begun on Wednesday evenings at 7:00. This class is for “young professionals” ages 18 to 30 or so. We are using the Bible as our text and focusing on 13 challenges that young adults face every day. Each word begins with the letter “F.” This past Wednesday we looked at “FEAR” and learned that though fear is a challenge and a reality in life, we must not succumb to its power. If you are not involved in a Bible study on Wednesday night, please join us!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
December! We have only a few more days to accomplish our plans and resolutions for 2010. God has blessed us. Actually, we should use the remaining days in this old year to put 2010 behind us and look ahead to the new year, 2011. Our elders and deacons are busy praying, planning, and preparing for the coming year. Your minister is also looking ahead to all the challenges and opportunities that await us: Bible Bowl, Gospel Meetings, the 67th Annual Carolina Lectureships, Ladies’ Day, BreakOut 2011, Vacation Bible School, All Night Singing, Polishing the Pulpit Lectures…I could go on and on. May God continue to bless our efforts with a harvest according to His will!
We have been blessed with a great opportunity in 2011. We will be hosting the 67th Annual Carolina Lectureships. The date is set. We have chosen a theme. The speakers are almost in place. I will be asking for your help in several areas of service. God has blessed us with beautiful, updated facilities. We have a membership that knows how to plan, prepare, and work. This is a big undertaking for us. We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. Mark your 2011 calendar for this very exciting event and plan to be here for every session.
67th Annual Carolina Lectureships
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
Sunday through Wednesday
APRIL 3 – 6, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Theme: “What it Means to Preach the Cross of Christ”
Key Note Speaker: Winford Claiborne of Fayetteville, Tennessee
Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Dinner on your own.
This Sunday morning the sermon is entitled “Following the Footprints of Jesus.” Enoch walked with God (Genesis 5:24). Noah walked with God (Genesis 6:9). Philippians 3:16 tells every Christian to “walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.” 1 John 2:6 says, “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” There are many aspect of Jesus’ life that we must follow and walk after: His love, His patience, His compassion, His boldness, His humility, His seriousness, His joy, His kindness, His discipline, His use of time, His strength, and His way of sharing the plan of salvation. On Sunday morning I would like to focus on Jesus’ way of showing and sharing the gospel with people. He really only used two methods. We will take a look at the footprints of Jesus as He shared the gospel with others. Jesus was the best. I am never dissatisfied with the best.
On Sunday evening our lesson is entitled; “Follow Me.” We will consider our commitment to the Father through the Son (John 14:6). Am I committed to the Father through the Son? Or am I committed to something else? Some are committed to just about anything but the Father through the Son.
We are beginning a new Bible study for “Young Professionals” on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for anyone ages 18 to let’s say, maybe 30. We will be studying from the Bible on a variety of subjects: Fear, Faith, Finances, Family, Friendships, Focus, Freedom, Feelings, Fellowship, Food, Fun, Fads, and Future. I guess you noticed that each lesson begins with the letter “F.” This class also meets every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the “room down the hall” and is taught by one of our elders, Brother John Dennison. I look forward to seeing you!
We have been blessed with a great opportunity in 2011. We will be hosting the 67th Annual Carolina Lectureships. The date is set. We have chosen a theme. The speakers are almost in place. I will be asking for your help in several areas of service. God has blessed us with beautiful, updated facilities. We have a membership that knows how to plan, prepare, and work. This is a big undertaking for us. We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. Mark your 2011 calendar for this very exciting event and plan to be here for every session.
67th Annual Carolina Lectureships
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
Sunday through Wednesday
APRIL 3 – 6, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Theme: “What it Means to Preach the Cross of Christ”
Key Note Speaker: Winford Claiborne of Fayetteville, Tennessee
Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Dinner on your own.
This Sunday morning the sermon is entitled “Following the Footprints of Jesus.” Enoch walked with God (Genesis 5:24). Noah walked with God (Genesis 6:9). Philippians 3:16 tells every Christian to “walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.” 1 John 2:6 says, “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” There are many aspect of Jesus’ life that we must follow and walk after: His love, His patience, His compassion, His boldness, His humility, His seriousness, His joy, His kindness, His discipline, His use of time, His strength, and His way of sharing the plan of salvation. On Sunday morning I would like to focus on Jesus’ way of showing and sharing the gospel with people. He really only used two methods. We will take a look at the footprints of Jesus as He shared the gospel with others. Jesus was the best. I am never dissatisfied with the best.
On Sunday evening our lesson is entitled; “Follow Me.” We will consider our commitment to the Father through the Son (John 14:6). Am I committed to the Father through the Son? Or am I committed to something else? Some are committed to just about anything but the Father through the Son.
We are beginning a new Bible study for “Young Professionals” on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for anyone ages 18 to let’s say, maybe 30. We will be studying from the Bible on a variety of subjects: Fear, Faith, Finances, Family, Friendships, Focus, Freedom, Feelings, Fellowship, Food, Fun, Fads, and Future. I guess you noticed that each lesson begins with the letter “F.” This class also meets every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the “room down the hall” and is taught by one of our elders, Brother John Dennison. I look forward to seeing you!
Monday, November 22, 2010
We had a great Men’s and Preachers’ Meeting this past Tuesday. Brother Richard Ramkinson of the Windsor Lake congregation did an outstanding job presenting a lesson on “The Relationship of Faithful Elders to the Congregation They Serve.” Brother Richard’s mother is still gravely ill too far away from him in Trinidad. Please pray for her, her family, and Brother Richard.
It is a very special privilege to work along side many faithful dedicated preachers, elders, deacons, and Christian brothers in the Midlands of South Carolina. Our monthly meetings together continue to be a great blessing to me and I am sure to every brother in Christ who attends. We will not meet in December due to our busy holiday schedules. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18th at 10:00 a.m. Mark your 2011 calendar for this very special time of study and fellowship.
God continues to bless us here at St. Andrews Road. It was such a blessing to see our brother Jason Gas respond to the Lord’s invitation this past Sunday morning asking for forgiveness and strength to live a better Christian life. Let us all be in prayer for Jason as he tries to live closer to Jesus.
God inspired John to write the following words in 1 John 2:1; “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.” If you read a few verses before this passage, you will find these words, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). What a great blessing it is to be a Christian, saved by grace through faith, walking in the light as He is in the light, continuing steadfastly in the Apostle’s doctrine, worshipping God in spirit and in truth, walking by faith and not by sight, being steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, going about doing good today and every day waiting, hoping, and looking forward to the coming of Jesus and our home in heaven!
I am excited about our Sunday morning sermon series. I usually am! What do we need to accomplish God’s purpose for us? What makes us strong? Well, there are things that we DO need and there things that we DO NOT need. This Sunday we will consider the first lesson in this series entitled, “WHAT MAKES THE CHURCH OF CHRIST STRONG.” We do not need large numbers of people, only God’s will. We do not need worldly wealth, only God’s word. We do not need better, more sophisticated ways of doing things, only God’s way. If you would like to read ahead, read Judges 7, 1 Samuel 14, Numbers 13, Revelation 3, and maybe 1 Timothy 3 and Philippians 1:1.
On Sunday evening we will consider our salvation in Christ and how thankful we should be to God for the priceless gift of our His Son. Sin separates and condemns. God unites and saves through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the knowledge of God’s word sin is exposed. Through our obedience to God’s word sin is expressed. Through our continuance in God’s word sin is expelled.
Thanksgiving is now only a few days away. Many of us will be traveling to visit with family and friends. Others will be busy with family arriving from just about everywhere. In all that we do this holiday season, let us take time to thank God for the rich blessings that we enjoy from His hand. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17).
It is a very special privilege to work along side many faithful dedicated preachers, elders, deacons, and Christian brothers in the Midlands of South Carolina. Our monthly meetings together continue to be a great blessing to me and I am sure to every brother in Christ who attends. We will not meet in December due to our busy holiday schedules. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18th at 10:00 a.m. Mark your 2011 calendar for this very special time of study and fellowship.
God continues to bless us here at St. Andrews Road. It was such a blessing to see our brother Jason Gas respond to the Lord’s invitation this past Sunday morning asking for forgiveness and strength to live a better Christian life. Let us all be in prayer for Jason as he tries to live closer to Jesus.
God inspired John to write the following words in 1 John 2:1; “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.” If you read a few verses before this passage, you will find these words, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). What a great blessing it is to be a Christian, saved by grace through faith, walking in the light as He is in the light, continuing steadfastly in the Apostle’s doctrine, worshipping God in spirit and in truth, walking by faith and not by sight, being steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, going about doing good today and every day waiting, hoping, and looking forward to the coming of Jesus and our home in heaven!
I am excited about our Sunday morning sermon series. I usually am! What do we need to accomplish God’s purpose for us? What makes us strong? Well, there are things that we DO need and there things that we DO NOT need. This Sunday we will consider the first lesson in this series entitled, “WHAT MAKES THE CHURCH OF CHRIST STRONG.” We do not need large numbers of people, only God’s will. We do not need worldly wealth, only God’s word. We do not need better, more sophisticated ways of doing things, only God’s way. If you would like to read ahead, read Judges 7, 1 Samuel 14, Numbers 13, Revelation 3, and maybe 1 Timothy 3 and Philippians 1:1.
On Sunday evening we will consider our salvation in Christ and how thankful we should be to God for the priceless gift of our His Son. Sin separates and condemns. God unites and saves through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the knowledge of God’s word sin is exposed. Through our obedience to God’s word sin is expressed. Through our continuance in God’s word sin is expelled.
Thanksgiving is now only a few days away. Many of us will be traveling to visit with family and friends. Others will be busy with family arriving from just about everywhere. In all that we do this holiday season, let us take time to thank God for the rich blessings that we enjoy from His hand. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17).
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