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2012 God's Family
MJ Folks using the opportunities God places before them. We heard last week that Ben Coles was asked to preach at a small church in the Cookeville area. He preached a great lesson according to Cecily Walton his fiancÃ©. This senior at Tennessee Tech continues to be a blessing to the Lord's kingdom. While at TTU he has been a solid part of the Christian Student Center. Thanks for your example Ben! Others doing good are our Young Ladies and Young Soldiers Serving Christ. They have started working on their lessons, songs, etc. It is so exciting to see young men and young women developing the gifts God has given them. Speaking of using the gifts God has given, that is what this coming Sunday is all about.
Involvement Sunday is not a time to place an emphasis on ministries, although the untrained eye would see it that way. It is a day to place the emphasis on us, the Lord's servants. We want to give everyone an opportunity to serve. Come as early as 7:30 Sunday morning to talk with deacons. You can also stay after services or come as early as 5:30 in the evening. We want to help every member be an active servant for the Lord.
The Revival Continues! Matt Kirk was baptized into Christ last Wednesday evening by Brandon Adcock. We rejoiced with God upon witnessing this new start for Matt. Sunday morning Don Collin's had Tim Martin read a powerful statement about his grief over the passing of his sister and an evaluation of his own need for comfort, strength, and forgiveness. Don is a great, godly man and deacon. He has a virtuous wife and they have raised two sons who have blessed this church. Will you stop now and say a prayer for Matt Kirk and Don Collins? There is nothing more important than souls and this past week we were encouraged greatly!
Great News from the church plant in Owenton, Kentucky. Bill and Laura Dayton sent word; "just wanted you to know that Judy Cobb was baptized into Christ last Friday....that is 9 converted in 7 months...thanks be to God. Will be at Mt Juliet Feb. 29th...aÂ Wednesday evening. Laura and I are going to spend the night with the Kibbes." This past year during our stateside mission trip we worshiped with them in their new building. It was the first time they had worshiped in it. What a joy it was to be there and now to hear that souls are continuing to be reached.
Stateside Mission Trip 2012 will be announced soon! Mike Kibbe has been taking trips and doing research. Will you join in this work? Just another way to serve Him!

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CALLING ALL CHURCH MEMBERS!
You are needed at the
Ministry Fair

SUNDAY EVENING
FEBRUARY 12

*We ask that all families make plans to
attend, as we have all been called to serve.

1 Peter 4:10
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.

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Body Building

by Tim Martin

Cain responds to God's question regarding the whereabouts of his brother Abel with a lie ("I do not know") and with a rude question ( Genesis 4:9). This retort is one of the most well-known quotations in the Hebrew Scriptures: "Am I my brother's keeper?" The word translated here as keeper means to keep, guard, observe, give heed, protect, and attend to. God does not give an immediate answer to Cain's inquiry. He instead spends the remainder of the Bible providing an affirmative response. We are our brother's guard, his watchmen, his protector, and the attender of his needs. It is what Christ says is the second greatest command ( Matthew 22:39), and the first that we fulfill in our relationship with people. To achieve these roles, we must realize that we are all shepherds in some way to other people. Shepherding is defined as tending, guarding, and watching over a flock. Throughout the Bible, we see people fulfilling this role: prophets, kings, judges, elders (Old and New Testament), deacons, preachers, teachers, fathers, mothers, grandparents, spouses, mentors, leaders, apostles and certainly the foremost example of tending, guarding, and watching over: our Lord Jesus Christ.

Beginning on February 19th, our adult Bible classes will begin a study focusing on shepherding. The study marks the beginning of a new program here at Mt. Juliet. It is a program which focuses on how each of us can fulfill the role of shepherding those we are responsible for. We will study the perfect examples of shepherding by examining how God and Jesus act as Shepherds. We will be studying how the eldership is responsible for watching over the congregation and how the sheep need to respond. The study will additionally focus on other Biblical leadership roles such as: deacons, preachers, teachers, mentors, husbands, parents and grandparents.

The purpose of the program is two-fold: To allow the elders to know more of the flock more closely and teaching us to shepherd with the gifts and opportunities God has given us. The program will revolve around our adult Bible classes. There will be an elder charged with overseeing each Bible class. Our classes will have leadership roles within the class designed to promote unity and fellowship within that class. Each class will grow closer together as a family through fellowship, activities, service, focused and applicable Bible study, communication, and mentoring. Curriculum for in-class and in-home study will be provided to each adult student.

You will be learning a great deal more about the purpose and structure of this program in the first two weeks of the study. Let's get excited about how we will grow more as God's family because we are treating each other like family.

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From a Little Boy's Pocket God Fed...
by David Shannon

Benjamin Caillouet has been nurtured by his parents to care for others. He has seen their example and heard their prayers. So at the time Nick and Amy Fowler needed funds to finish the facility for outreach and Bible study in Belem, Benjamin gave. This facility is a crucial step in their work, but it comes with expense. Benjamin Caillouet walked up to Nick and handed him a ziplock bag containing a quarter, a dime, and fifteen pennies. Also was the sacrificial gift of Lightning McQueen stickers. This generous gift would become seed multiplying itself over 16,000 times.
The following Sunday evening Nick Fowler read about the power of God to multiply children's gifts, "One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him, There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?... in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them... as much as they wanted. They were filled... and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten ( John 6:8-13)." Nicked prayed that God would multiply Benjamin's gift to $4,000. God's people began to do God's work. Emma and Emerson Haley came up and gave Nick part of their allowance. Adam and Luke Partin rolled all the money in their piggy banks and delivered it to Nick and Amy at the Pickler's house. Daniel Hines wrote a note saying he was moved and is considering becoming a missionary. He also included 13 dollars, the money that was in his wallet. The 55 cents and stickers were multiplying at an amazing rate. Some individuals and families made huge sacrifices. The night was amazing. When Nick and Amy walked to their car that night and realized what God had just done through His people they began to pray. Upon their return to Belem, Nick sat down with his partner, Brian, and told Him what God had done, Brian immediately began praying. After praying, he immediately called Melissa, his wife, to share the great news of God's provisions.
God is just as powerful today as He was when he fed 5,000 beginning with a little boys sacrifice. He gave us a glimpse of it through Benjamin's sacrifice becoming over $8,000 in order for Brazilians to be fed God's word. The Fowlers were so excited and appreciative that Nick Skyped us Sunday night to say thank you. To God be The Glory!
And by the way, Happy Birthday Benjamin (2/8)!

The above article appeared in the Mt. Juliet Messenger on February 12, 2012

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The World Is Not Our Home

by Tony Huddleston

"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him" ( 1 John 2:15. (KJV)

We are born in the world. We live in the world. We work and play in the world. It is very easy to believe the world is everything. Satan would have us all believe this lie. But God has shown us a better, more abundant life if we will only embrace it.
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" ( John 10:10).

In 1 John 2:16, John describes just what it means to love the world. He did not mean we should become recluses and withdraw ourselves from life. Jesus himself lived in the world and walked and talked with many people, both sinners and righteous. But to love the world is to engage in those sins which will take us away from God, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

It is important for us to evaluate our own lives from time to time to be certain we are not falling into this trap. For example, we should ask ourselves: Would I rather attend worship services or play a round of golf? Do I spend most of my time trying to gain money or things? Are my greatest goals in life related to pleasure or fortune?

Paul made a sad statement concerning one of his fellow missionaries. "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; ...". Demas had once been a faithful Christian, but the love of the world entrapped him. None of us are immune from this type of temptation.

I pray we all focus more on those things which are lasting, and not the transient things of the world. If we're living for God, we must always remember, "This world is not my home". We are only here for a little while to prepare for a wonderful eternity in heaven together. May we all keep our eyes on the eternal bliss which awaits God's children there.

The above article appeared in the Mt. Juliet Messenger on February 12, 2012

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Announcements
MEMBERS / MEMBERS FAMILY / FRIENDS PRAYER LIST
SYMPATHY: We express our sympathy to Amy Adams on the loss of her grandfather. His funeral was last Mon. in KY.
Stephen & Judy Alexander, Zac Anderson, Debbie Batts, Macy & Louise Beard, Christian Taylor Buchanan, James Cauthen, Bobbie Chandler, Shirley Clegg, Cecil Davis, Randell Farrell, Paul & Christine Garton, Frank Hazelwood, Jr., Carol Keopf, Bill Kibbe, Judy McDaniel, Elsie Montgomery, Estelle Pirtle, Norma Rose, Jimmy Tate, Alli Tipton, Donovan Walden, James Whiteaker, Elizabeth Willis, Tom Womack, Hui Cai Zheng.
SHUT-INS: Wayne Cantrell, Jean Clark, Margrette George, Rable Vaden, Elsie Tharp.
HEALTH/ASSISTED CARE: Opal Ebest-Providence Pl.-207; Grace Hackney-Southern Manor-109; Bess McDaniel-MJ Health Care-301; Shamiran Prater-McKendree Manor-279-E2; Thomas Rice-Providence Pl.-407; Aline Spurlock-Providence Pl.-111; Carol Thomas-Quality HC; Deane Williamson-Providence Pl.-309.
Members Family: Nina Bain, Doyle & Mary Boucher, Cora Cobb, Mabel Conner, Geraldine Dorris, Jean Gulley, Janice Reagan, Frances Young.
SICK: Sara Baker suffered a stroke and was in the hospital for a few days. She is now at McFarland Rehab, in room 251.
Stephanie Mooningham, friend of Joan McKenzie, is in Critical Care 9619, at Vanderbilt after undergoing extensive surgery. She has stage 4 cancer.
Donna Moore, mother of Renee Burton, had major complications following open-heart surgery. Doctors had to amputate her foot and later another portion of her leg up to her knee. She is very weak . She is in ICU at Cookeville Regional Med. Ctr.
Maddux Race, 23-month-old great-grandson of Jerry & Glenda Franklin, is scheduled for major surgery Feb. 10. Doctors will remove an external trachea and repair the tube tissue that exists internally.
Lana Randall, sis of Myrna McKinley, is in St. Vincent's East Hosp. in Birmingham. Prayers appreciated.
Fred Townsend, uncle of Sherry Harris, is in need of a liver transplant. He lives in OH and has gone to Memphis for tests.
Joe Williams had knee replacement surgery Monday. He is in room 6127, Centennial Med. Ctr.
Wava Williams had back surgery Friday at St. Thomas. She had two slipped discs pinching a nerve.
AT HOME: Carolyn Allison, cousin of Evelyn Smith, has congestive heart failure. Prayers are appreciated.
Matt Fisher had outpatient surgery last week. He is home for a couple of weeks to recover before returning to school in FL.
Danielle Hays, daughter-in-law of Michael & Janet Hays, is now at home and doing well following brain surgery.
Dean Jennings is home after a stay in the hospital and is doing well.
Blake Rader, 5 y/o graduate of T/T School, is in his second week of chemo and radiation. He has stage 4 brain cancer.
Laurie Richards sustained a fall and hit her hip which pulled some ligaments. She had a test on the nerves Tues.
Frank Richardson is having some health issues. Prayers appreciated.
Norma Rose was in the hospital last week for diverticulitis.
Bill Staggs spent a few days in the hospital after suffering a heart attack and having stent surgery.
Viva Witcher, sis of Marion Conner, had surgery to remove a skin cancer from her face which required reconstructive surgery.
OUTREACH: Teams #4, #5, & #6 TBA.
YOUTH: 6th - 8th Grade Devo - Sunday, February 12th hosted by the Arnolds.Â 6th graders-Chips, 7th graders-2 liter soft drink, 8th graders-Dessert.Â We will return at 9:15 pm.Â Any questions - please call Doug Perry-758-3166, John Thomas-758-9942. HS Devo-Feb. 19. CYC-Feb. 24-26. 4th-5th Grade Devo-Feb. 26.
YOUNG SOLDIERS/LADIES: 6th-8th grade will meet each Wednesday night during the Winter Quarter. Soldiers-Rm L4; Ladies-Rm L12. Also, 2nd-5th grade Young Soldiers & Ladies will be meeting Sundays at 4:30. Soldiers-Rm 208; Ladies-Rm L12. 2nd-5th grade Young Ladies Banquet-Feb. 23. 2nd-5th grade Young Soldiers Banquet-Feb. 27. 6th-8th grade Young Ladies Banquet-Feb. 28.
WORKDAY: Feb. 11; Helping our widows and single moms (i.e. light bulbs & smoke alarm batteries replaced, minor repairs). Please put your name, address, & phone number on a card listing your needs and place it in the box at Info Central.
INVOLVEMENT SUNDAY/MINISTRY FAIR: Feb. 12. The Ministry Fair will be an opportunity to talk to the elders/deacons/staff on various ministries of the church. Ministry Fair times: 7:30 a.m. (before early service). 5:30 p.m. (before evening service). 7:00-7:30 p.m. (30 min. after evening service).
WIDOWS/WIDOWERS: Luncheon, Feb. 12. Young Ladies Serving Christ will host.
LADIES SOFTBALL: Anyone interested in playing women's softball please see Kara Mattox no later than Feb. 15.
REACHING THE TOP: Outing-Feb. 16.
PEARLINGTON: The last work trip to Pearlington will be to finish a dry wall project. They will leave Feb. 17 and return Feb 22. See Bobby Cole or Glynn Caughman for more information.
NEWCOMERS MIXER: Feb. 12. SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY: Feb. 19. 20'S RETREAT: Feb. 24-26.
JAIL MINISTRY SERVICE: Feb. 19.Â A mandatory certification class for those interested in participating in the jail ministry will be Tues., Feb. 28, 7:00 p.m. at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1027 Carthage Hwy. inÂ Lebanon. If you are interested or have questions, contact Tim Martin at the church office or e-mail.(tim.martin@mtjuliet.org).
MEN'S BREAKFAST: Feb. 18, 8 a.m.; Speaker: Andy Connelly. Sign up at Welcome Central.
CAREGIVERS: Feb. 27. WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP: Feb. 28.
CDL CLASS: Hendersonville church of Christ, Mar. 3 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. RSVP with Glen Black if interested.
CLOTHING DONATIONS: For the Rivergate church of Christ benevolence center may be dropped off in the connecting hallway between the education wing and where the Hispanic Ministry meets on the lower level. Receipts for tax purposes are available at the drop off location. If you have any questions, please see Jerry Sircy.
HOSPITAL SNACKS: Feb. 12: Jimmy Harris; Feb. 26: Sherry Harris. If you're unable to supply snacks for your week, please call Linda Fly 406-3734.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Feb. 16: Doylene Lasater; Feb. 23: George & Vonnie Purnell.
FOOD PANTRY: Flour, Meal, Sugar, Oil, Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Jam, Oats, Cereal, Pancake Mix, Pancake Syrup, Soups, Dried Beans, Fruit, Boxed Potatoes, Jell-o, Frosting, Spaghetti Sauce, Rice, Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner, Dishwashing Liquid.
THANK YOU: Notes received from: The Crisp Family; Jo Ann Griffin; The Freeman Family & The Hamock Family.

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February 12, 2012

Speakers for Sunday
A.M. - David Shannon
P.M. - David Shannon

Sunday A.M.
Early / Late Services
Announcements
Alan Smith
Elders Prayer
David Burka / Hoyt Smith
Song Leader
Philip Jenkins
Opening Prayer
Tracy Worley / Greg Myers
Scripture Reading
Jonathan Crisp / Jerry Franklin
Closing Prayer
Jerry Sircy / Doug Perry
Lord's Supper
Early P. Kevin Hines P. Rob Lyles
Chris Haynes Clint McCulloch
Brian Oldham David Loyd
Late P. Ben Dennis P. Marc Rinks
Tucker Worley Justin Buchanan
Don Collins Raburn Barron
Steve Boshers Troy Hudson

Ushers
Early L Glen Black R Gene Smith
LC Kirk Nelson RC Tim Smith

Late L Joseph Mills R Joe Powers
LC Chad McBroom RC John Durham

Count Attendance
Early Tim Burgess
Late Karson Alford

Nursery
Early: Janet Batchelor / Pales Ramey
Late: Sharon Perry / Erika Dewald

Sunday P.M.
Opening Prayer
Doug Williams
Closing Prayer
Derek Hyde
Nursery
Pat Bradshaw / Amanda Dillard

Wednesday P.M.
Song Leader
TBA
Closing Prayer
TBA

Elder on Call for February
Albert England

Baptismal Garments
Jill Moles

If you are unable to serve,
please contact:
Brandon Whitlock @ 615-943-0741

February 7, 2012

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Full Bulletin 2012 God's Family MJ Folks using the opportunities God places before them. We heard last week that Ben Coles was asked to preach at a small church in the Cookeville area. He preached a great lesson according to Cecily Walton his fiancÃ©. This senior at Tennessee Tech continues to be a blessing to the Lord's kingdom. While at TTU he has been a solid part of the Christian Student Center. Thanks for your example Ben! Others doing good are our Young Ladies and Young Soldiers Serving Christ. They have started working on their lessons, songs, etc. It is so exciting to see young men and young women developing the gifts God has given them. Speaking of using the gifts God has given, that is what this coming Sunday is all about. Involvement Sunday is not a time to place an emphasis on ministries, although the untrained eye would see it that way. It is a day to place the emphasis on us, the Lord's servants. We want to give everyone an opportunity to serve. Come as early as 7:30 Sunday morning to talk with deacons. You can also stay after services or come as early as 5:30 in the evening. We want to help every member be an active servant for the Lord. The Revival Continues! Matt Kirk was baptized into Christ last Wednesday evening by Brandon Adcock. We rejoiced with God upon witnessing this new start for Matt. Sunday morning Don Collin's had Tim Martin read a powerful statement about his grief over the passing of his sister and an evaluation of his own need for comfort, strength, and forgiveness. Don is a great, godly man and deacon. He has a virtuous wife and they have raised two sons who have blessed this church. Will you stop now and say a prayer for Matt Kirk and Don Collins? There is nothing more important than souls and this past week we were encouraged greatly! Great News from the church plant in Owenton, Kentucky. Bill and Laura Dayton sent word; "just wanted you to know that Judy Cobb was baptized into Christ last Friday....that is 9 converted in 7 months...thanks be to God. Will be at Mt Juliet Feb. 29th...aÂ Wednesday evening. Laura and I are going to spend the night with the Kibbes." This past year during our stateside mission trip we worshiped with them in their new building. It was the first time they had worshiped in it. What a joy it was to be there and now to hear that souls are continuing to be reached. Stateside Mission Trip 2012 will be announced soon! Mike Kibbe has been taking trips and doing research. Will you join in this work? Just another way to serve Him! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALLING ALL CHURCH MEMBERS! You are needed at the Ministry Fair SUNDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 12 We ask that all families make plans to attend, as we have all been called to serve. 1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Body Building by Tim Martin Cain responds to God's question regarding the whereabouts of his brother Abel with a lie ("I do not know") and with a rude question ( Genesis 4:9). This retort is one of the most well-known quotations in the Hebrew Scriptures: "Am I my brother's keeper?" The word translated here as keeper means to keep, guard, observe, give heed, protect, and attend to. God does not give an immediate answer to Cain's inquiry. He instead spends the remainder of the Bible providing an affirmative response. We are our brother's guard, his watchmen, his protector, and the attender of his needs. It is what Christ says is the second greatest command ( Matthew 22:39), and the first that we fulfill in our relationship with people. To achieve these roles, we must realize that we are all shepherds in some way to other people. Shepherding is defined as tending, guarding, and watching over a flock. Throughout the Bible, we see people fulfilling this role: prophets, kings, judges, elders (Old and New Testament), deacons, preachers, teachers, fathers, mothers, grandparents, spouses, mentors, leaders, apostles and certainly the foremost example of tending, guarding, and watching over: our Lord Jesus Christ. Beginning on February 19th, our adult Bible classes will begin a study focusing on shepherding. The study marks the beginning of a new program here at Mt. Juliet. It is a program which focuses on how each of us can fulfill the role of shepherding those we are responsible for. We will study the perfect examples of shepherding by examining how God and Jesus act as Shepherds. We will be studying how the eldership is responsible for watching over the congregation and how the sheep need to respond. The study will additionally focus on other Biblical leadership roles such as: deacons, preachers, teachers, mentors, husbands, parents and grandparents. The purpose of the program is two-fold: To allow the elders to know more of the flock more closely and teaching us to shepherd with the gifts and opportunities God has given us. The program will revolve around our adult Bible classes. There will be an elder charged with overseeing each Bible class. Our classes will have leadership roles within the class designed to promote unity and fellowship within that class. Each class will grow closer together as a family through fellowship, activities, service, focused and applicable Bible study, communication, and mentoring. Curriculum for in-class and in-home study will be provided to each adult student. You will be learning a great deal more about the purpose and structure of this program in the first two weeks of the study. Let's get excited about how we will grow more as God's family because we are treating each other like family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From a Little Boy's Pocket God Fed... by David Shannon Benjamin Caillouet has been nurtured by his parents to care for others. He has seen their example and heard their prayers. So at the time Nick and Amy Fowler needed funds to finish the facility for outreach and Bible study in Belem, Benjamin gave. This facility is a crucial step in their work, but it comes with expense. Benjamin Caillouet walked up to Nick and handed him a ziplock bag containing a quarter, a dime, and fifteen pennies. Also was the sacrificial gift of Lightning McQueen stickers. This generous gift would become seed multiplying itself over 16,000 times. The following Sunday evening Nick Fowler read about the power of God to multiply children's gifts, "One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him, There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?... in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them... as much as they wanted. They were filled... and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten ( John 6:8-13)." Nicked prayed that God would multiply Benjamin's gift to $4,000. God's people began to do God's work. Emma and Emerson Haley came up and gave Nick part of their allowance. Adam and Luke Partin rolled all the money in their piggy banks and delivered it to Nick and Amy at the Pickler's house. Daniel Hines wrote a note saying he was moved and is considering becoming a missionary. He also included 13 dollars, the money that was in his wallet. The 55 cents and stickers were multiplying at an amazing rate. Some individuals and families made huge sacrifices. The night was amazing. When Nick and Amy walked to their car that night and realized what God had just done through His people they began to pray. Upon their return to Belem, Nick sat down with his partner, Brian, and told Him what God had done, Brian immediately began praying. After praying, he immediately called Melissa, his wife, to share the great news of God's provisions. God is just as powerful today as He was when he fed 5,000 beginning with a little boys sacrifice. He gave us a glimpse of it through Benjamin's sacrifice becoming over $8,000 in order for Brazilians to be fed God's word. The Fowlers were so excited and appreciative that Nick Skyped us Sunday night to say thank you. To God be The Glory! And by the way, Happy Birthday Benjamin (2/8)! The above article appeared in the Mt. Juliet Messenger on February 12, 2012 ---------------------------------------------- The World Is Not Our Home by Tony Huddleston "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him" ( 1 John 2:15. (KJV) We are born in the world. We live in the world. We work and play in the world. It is very easy to believe the world is everything. Satan would have us all believe this lie. But God has shown us a better, more abundant life if we will only embrace it. "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" ( John 10:10). In 1 John 2:16, John describes just what it means to love the world. He did not mean we should become recluses and withdraw ourselves from life. Jesus himself lived in the world and walked and talked with many people, both sinners and righteous. But to love the world is to engage in those sins which will take us away from God, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. It is important for us to evaluate our own lives from time to time to be certain we are not falling into this trap. For example, we should ask ourselves: Would I rather attend worship services or play a round of golf? Do I spend most of my time trying to gain money or things? Are my greatest goals in life related to pleasure or fortune? Paul made a sad statement concerning one of his fellow missionaries. "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; ...". Demas had once been a faithful Christian, but the love of the world entrapped him. None of us are immune from this type of temptation. I pray we all focus more on those things which are lasting, and not the transient things of the world. If we're living for God, we must always remember, "This world is not my home". We are only here for a little while to prepare for a wonderful eternity in heaven together. May we all keep our eyes on the eternal bliss which awaits God's children there. The above article appeared in the Mt. Juliet Messenger on February 12, 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcements MEMBERS / MEMBERS FAMILY / FRIENDS PRAYER LIST SYMPATHY: We express our sympathy to Amy Adams on the loss of her grandfather. His funeral was last Mon. in KY. Stephen & Judy Alexander, Zac Anderson, Debbie Batts, Macy & Louise Beard, Christian Taylor Buchanan, James Cauthen, Bobbie Chandler, Shirley Clegg, Cecil Davis, Randell Farrell, Paul & Christine Garton, Frank Hazelwood, Jr., Carol Keopf, Bill Kibbe, Judy McDaniel, Elsie Montgomery, Estelle Pirtle, Norma Rose, Jimmy Tate, Alli Tipton, Donovan Walden, James Whiteaker, Elizabeth Willis, Tom Womack, Hui Cai Zheng. SHUT-INS: Wayne Cantrell, Jean Clark, Margrette George, Rable Vaden, Elsie Tharp. HEALTH/ASSISTED CARE: Opal Ebest-Providence Pl.-207; Grace Hackney-Southern Manor-109; Bess McDaniel-MJ Health Care-301; Shamiran Prater-McKendree Manor-279-E2; Thomas Rice-Providence Pl.-407; Aline Spurlock-Providence Pl.-111; Carol Thomas-Quality HC; Deane Williamson-Providence Pl.-309. Members Family: Nina Bain, Doyle & Mary Boucher, Cora Cobb, Mabel Conner, Geraldine Dorris, Jean Gulley, Janice Reagan, Frances Young. SICK: Sara Baker suffered a stroke and was in the hospital for a few days. She is now at McFarland Rehab, in room 251. Stephanie Mooningham, friend of Joan McKenzie, is in Critical Care 9619, at Vanderbilt after undergoing extensive surgery. She has stage 4 cancer. Donna Moore, mother of Renee Burton, had major complications following open-heart surgery. Doctors had to amputate her foot and later another portion of her leg up to her knee. She is very weak . She is in ICU at Cookeville Regional Med. Ctr. Maddux Race, 23-month-old great-grandson of Jerry & Glenda Franklin, is scheduled for major surgery Feb. 10. Doctors will remove an external trachea and repair the tube tissue that exists internally. Lana Randall, sis of Myrna McKinley, is in St. Vincent's East Hosp. in Birmingham. Prayers appreciated. Fred Townsend, uncle of Sherry Harris, is in need of a liver transplant. He lives in OH and has gone to Memphis for tests. Joe Williams had knee replacement surgery Monday. He is in room 6127, Centennial Med. Ctr. Wava Williams had back surgery Friday at St. Thomas. She had two slipped discs pinching a nerve. AT HOME: Carolyn Allison, cousin of Evelyn Smith, has congestive heart failure. Prayers are appreciated. Matt Fisher had outpatient surgery last week. He is home for a couple of weeks to recover before returning to school in FL. Danielle Hays, daughter-in-law of Michael & Janet Hays, is now at home and doing well following brain surgery. Dean Jennings is home after a stay in the hospital and is doing well. Blake Rader, 5 y/o graduate of T/T School, is in his second week of chemo and radiation. He has stage 4 brain cancer. Laurie Richards sustained a fall and hit her hip which pulled some ligaments. She had a test on the nerves Tues. Frank Richardson is having some health issues. Prayers appreciated. Norma Rose was in the hospital last week for diverticulitis. Bill Staggs spent a few days in the hospital after suffering a heart attack and having stent surgery. Viva Witcher, sis of Marion Conner, had surgery to remove a skin cancer from her face which required reconstructive surgery. OUTREACH: Teams #4, #5, & #6 TBA. YOUTH: 6th - 8th Grade Devo - Sunday, February 12th hosted by the Arnolds.Â 6th graders-Chips, 7th graders-2 liter soft drink, 8th graders-Dessert.Â We will return at 9:15 pm.Â Any questions - please call Doug Perry-758-3166, John Thomas-758-9942. HS Devo-Feb. 19. CYC-Feb. 24-26. 4th-5th Grade Devo-Feb. 26. YOUNG SOLDIERS/LADIES: 6th-8th grade will meet each Wednesday night during the Winter Quarter. Soldiers-Rm L4; Ladies-Rm L12. Also, 2nd-5th grade Young Soldiers & Ladies will be meeting Sundays at 4:30. Soldiers-Rm 208; Ladies-Rm L12. 2nd-5th grade Young Ladies Banquet-Feb. 23. 2nd-5th grade Young Soldiers Banquet-Feb. 27. 6th-8th grade Young Ladies Banquet-Feb. 28. WORKDAY: Feb. 11; Helping our widows and single moms (i.e. light bulbs & smoke alarm batteries replaced, minor repairs). Please put your name, address, & phone number on a card listing your needs and place it in the box at Info Central. INVOLVEMENT SUNDAY/MINISTRY FAIR: Feb. 12. The Ministry Fair will be an opportunity to talk to the elders/deacons/staff on various ministries of the church. Ministry Fair times: 7:30 a.m. (before early service). 5:30 p.m. (before evening service). 7:00-7:30 p.m. (30 min. after evening service). WIDOWS/WIDOWERS: Luncheon, Feb. 12. Young Ladies Serving Christ will host. LADIES SOFTBALL: Anyone interested in playing women's softball please see Kara Mattox no later than Feb. 15. REACHING THE TOP: Outing-Feb. 16. PEARLINGTON: The last work trip to Pearlington will be to finish a dry wall project. They will leave Feb. 17 and return Feb 22. See Bobby Cole or Glynn Caughman for more information. NEWCOMERS MIXER: Feb. 12. SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY: Feb. 19. 20'S RETREAT: Feb. 24-26. JAIL MINISTRY SERVICE: Feb. 19.Â A mandatory certification class for those interested in participating in the jail ministry will be Tues., Feb. 28, 7:00 p.m. at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1027 Carthage Hwy. inÂ Lebanon. If you are interested or have questions, contact Tim Martin at the church office or e-mail.(tim.martin@mtjuliet.org). MEN'S BREAKFAST: Feb. 18, 8 a.m.; Speaker: Andy Connelly. Sign up at Welcome Central. CAREGIVERS: Feb. 27. WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP: Feb. 28. CDL CLASS: Hendersonville church of Christ, Mar. 3 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. RSVP with Glen Black if interested. CLOTHING DONATIONS: For the Rivergate church of Christ benevolence center may be dropped off in the connecting hallway between the education wing and where the Hispanic Ministry meets on the lower level. Receipts for tax purposes are available at the drop off location. If you have any questions, please see Jerry Sircy. HOSPITAL SNACKS: Feb. 12: Jimmy Harris; Feb. 26: Sherry Harris. If you're unable to supply snacks for your week, please call Linda Fly 406-3734. MEALS ON WHEELS: Feb. 16: Doylene Lasater; Feb. 23: George & Vonnie Purnell. FOOD PANTRY: Flour, Meal, Sugar, Oil, Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Jam, Oats, Cereal, Pancake Mix, Pancake Syrup, Soups, Dried Beans, Fruit, Boxed Potatoes, Jell-o, Frosting, Spaghetti Sauce, Rice, Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner, Dishwashing Liquid. THANK YOU: Notes received from: The Crisp Family; Jo Ann Griffin; The Freeman Family & The Hamock Family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 12, 2012 Speakers for Sunday A.M. - David Shannon P.M. - David Shannon Sunday A.M. Early / Late Services Announcements Alan Smith Elders Prayer David Burka / Hoyt Smith Song Leader Philip Jenkins Opening Prayer Tracy Worley / Greg Myers Scripture Reading Jonathan Crisp / Jerry Franklin Closing Prayer Jerry Sircy / Doug Perry Lord's Supper Early P. Kevin Hines P. Rob Lyles Chris Haynes Clint McCulloch Brian Oldham David Loyd Late P. Ben Dennis P. Marc Rinks Tucker Worley Justin Buchanan Don Collins Raburn Barron Steve Boshers Troy Hudson Ushers Early L Glen Black R Gene Smith LC Kirk Nelson RC Tim Smith Late L Joseph Mills R Joe Powers LC Chad McBroom RC John Durham Count Attendance Early Tim Burgess Late Karson Alford Nursery Early: Janet Batchelor / Pales Ramey Late: Sharon Perry / Erika Dewald Sunday P.M. Opening Prayer Doug Williams Closing Prayer Derek Hyde Nursery Pat Bradshaw / Amanda Dillard Wednesday P.M. Song Leader TBA Closing Prayer TBA Elder on Call for February Albert England Baptismal Garments Jill Moles If you are unable to serve, please contact: Brandon Whitlock @ 615-943-0741 February 7, 2012 Related Articles:* Print this Article Discuss this Article Back to the Sermon Page	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37122-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM