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The Matador church of Christ will host Carroll Sites, of Higden, Arkansas, to be the featured speaker at the annual spring Gospel meeting to be held March 5 through 8, 2017. The theme of the meeting will be “Solid Gospel Preaching”.
The meeting will kick off on the first Sunday morning of March and will include a pot luck luncheon. Each weeknight session (Mon-Wed) will also conclude with a complimentary meal provided by the ladies of the host congregation. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend every service possible.
Spring Gospel Meeting Schedule
Roaring Springs Church of Christ:
Sunday Morning – March 5th
9 a.m. – Class – “Lost and Found”
Matador Church of Christ:
Sunday Morning – March 5th
10 a.m. Class – “Remembering …”
11 a.m. Worship – “The Cross”
Fellowship meal follows the morning service. Everyone is invited to enjoy this meal with us.
Sunday Evening – March 5th
6 p.m. – “The Resurrection”
Monday Evening – March 6th
7 p.m. – ” The Lord’s No-Denomination Church”
Tuesday Evening – March 7th
7 p.m. – “The Bible’s ‘Non’ Conversions”
Wednesday Evening – March 8th
7 p.m. – “Satan’s Response to the Church”
A warm welcome awaits you at the Matador Church of Christ.
The Authority of the Word
“Stand on the Word of God, God help me, I can do none else”. This quote by Martin Luther is good advice since the Word of Christ will judge us in the last day.
The Aroma of Christ
Mike asks ten questions. How would you answer? Are you the sweet aroma of Christ to the world?
Reply
Change is hard on all of us. But for those who wish to make some changes there is a sure way to accomplish it. Daily bible study and application (the latter is the difficult part), is the only genuine and effective method which we can use to really make changes in our lives. We will also gain as a benefit from that study, a much deeper faith.
Change will come but it will not come without conflict. Remember, habit is a tool often used by the Devil. He actively opposes our attempts to make the changes which will please the god we serve. The weapon most effective in countering his attacks according to the apostle Paul is “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Knowledge of the Bible is invaluable when you encounter the power of darkness.
The Bible tells us that our God has “put eternity in our hearts.” That simply tells us that God has given us direction for our lives. It is up to us to make the necessary course adjustments. This involves change. Once again, That is hard on us, but with our Lord’s help, we, like Paul…”can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Make the changes while you have the time.
-Michael Crowley, Sr.
I will study the language of kindness and refuse to use words that bite and tones that crush.
I will practice patience at home lest my nasty temper break through unexpectedly and disgrace me.
I will excuse others’ faults and failures as often and as fully as I would expect others be lenient with mine.
I will pray frequently, think good things and work hard.
I will remember that my neighbors have troubles enough to carry without loading mine on them.
I will cure criticism with commendations, close up against gossip and build healthy love by service.
I will be a friend under trying tests and wear everywhere a good-will face un-chilled by aloofness.
I will never gloat over gains, but strive only to enrich others and so gain a wealthy heart.
I will love boys and girls, so that old age will not find me soured and stiff, but fresh and free.
I will gladden my nature by smiling loud on every occasion and by being optimistic.
I will live by the Golden Rule and leave the “business” of getting even for those who have no desire to go to Heaven.