Out of love for one another…….
We are currently allowing mask use to be optional during the Sunday morning Bible Study and worship assembly and Wednesday evening Bible study. We recommend that those who are unvaccinated or have personal health concerns to continue to wear a mask. We thank you for your consideration of and care for others. Masks are available if you need one.
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV)
Scripture of the Week
2“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking in anything.”
12“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” ~ James 1:2, 12Something to Smile About
Shortly after tying the knot, a young married couple started arguing over who should make the coffee. Being a good Christian woman, the wife went to the scriptures for her answer. She said that the Bible specifically stated that men should be the ones to make the coffee.
Puzzled, the husband asked her where in the Bible it said that. Very confidently, the wife opened up her Bible and said: “It’s right here—HEBREWS.”
Think About It
Lessons from a Skunk
Back when I was a teenager, I and my brother were helping my dad with his lake cabin. While I was unloading some plumbing supplies, Gary was pulling off some trim from the crawlspace. Suddenly, my brother let out a yell, and a distinctive smell filled the air. It was the smell of a skunk. It had taken up residence under the cabin.
There is an old saying: “If it smells like a skunk, it is a skunk.”
In our society, it is not unusual for people to label sin as good. But it doesn’t matter how much the spin doctors try to convince us, sin is sin. And those who say otherwise face judgment.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter” (Isaiah 5:20).– Larry Fitzgerald Woodlawn, church of Christ, Abilene, TX
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THE MAN WHOSE NAME MEANT ‘DOG’
How would you like to have a name that means “DOG”? Most Old Testament heroes had names with religious significance. So the name Caleb meant “dog.” Caleb refused to let his name hinder him. When you think of Caleb, you … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, MAY 15, 2022
Heart of Texas Bible Camp The Sunset Ridge Church of Christ in Brady, TX. will be conducting two sessions this summer at the Heart of Texas Bible Camp. This children’s camp provides a week of fun, fellowship and Bible learning … Continue reading
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
In the passage on “the worthy woman,” it is noted, “Her children rise up and bless her” (Proverbs 31:28a). The King James Version expresses the thought this way: “Her children arise up and call her blessed.” Mothers are special. In … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, MAY 8, 2022
Teachers Wanted The congregation is always looking for men who would like to join the Sunday morning Bible class team! If you would like to teach a lesson or two on Sunday morning, or perhaps a lesson series on Wednesday … Continue reading
WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO?
Mark 10:51 Imagine for a moment that Jesus is literally standing in front of you. With bated breath you wait for Him to say something and then, to your surprise, His words are in the form of a question, “What … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, MAY 1, 2022
Teachers Wanted The congregation is always looking for men who would like to join the Sunday morning Bible class team! If you would like to teach a lesson or two on Sunday morning, or perhaps a lesson series on Wednesday … Continue reading
IT’S HARD TO GIVE IT TO GOD
Sometimes when we go through tough stretches (often made by our own hands!), we procrastinate about turning to God. We think that because we make dumb decisions that we must always figure out a way on our own. God would … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, APRIL 24, 2022
Teachers Wanted The congregation is always looking for men who would like to join the Sunday morning Bible class team! If you would like to teach a lesson or two on Sunday morning, or perhaps a lesson series on Wednesday … Continue reading
GOD’S DESIGN IN THE WORLD AROUND US
In the late 1700’s, a fellow named William Paley gave an illustration about how we look at the world around us. He said that if you were walking through a field and came across a watch on the ground, you … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, APRIL 17, 2022
WELCOME! This morning, Sunday, April 17th, we welcome Kyle Hankins as guest speaker in our worship assembly. Kyle is the grandson of our Danny & Nancy Hankins, and he is associated with “Adventures in Missions”, on the Alaska team. We … Continue reading
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