Bulletin Submission Deadline: Thursdays at Noon.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTSFROM THE MINISTER’S DESK: Sunday, March 26, 2017

Revival Wrap UpWhat a great four days Figueroa has just experienced together. Revival 2017 has come and gone but not without lifting our spirits and revitalizing our efforts for the tasks ahead. We appreciate Bro. Warren G. Blakney for sharing God’s word in such a DYNAMIC way!

Many of you gave of your time and resources to make sure that things went as well as they could. It takes many hands working together for worthwhile things to get done. I regret not being able to stay throughout the duration of the meeting, but trust me I was there in spirit. Some ask, “…why do we need a Revival Meeting? We hear preaching every week from the local evangelists.”

We need Gospel/Revival Meetings because they stir up our spirit (II Peter 3:1), they drive away complacency, encourage the discouraged and they awaken us to the need to reach out to others with the truth of Jesus Christ. The Gospel does not need updating it only needs unleashing. It does not need adding to in order to be relevant; it is already relevant and only needs to be made known.

The gospel does not need to be adapted to our culture; our culture needs to be adapted to the Gospel. It does not need to be improved; it only needs to be obeyed (II Thess. 1:8; Hebrews 5:8-9) The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the “same yesterday, today, and forever.” The message never changes.

Thank God for men like Bro. Blakney with the conviction and courage to preach boldly the unerring Gospel of Christ. This message must be preached everywhere to all people. Let’s us pray that men, women, understanding boys and girls continue to obey the gospel one soul at a time. I’ve been revived, how about you?

Peace & Blessings,

James A. Maxwell

* CONDOLENCES: to Brother and Sister Henry Payne and family in the loss of their son Darryl. Funeral services are pending at this time.

THE LEE, GRIFFIN, AND ROBINSON FAMILIES wish to thank all of you for your words of kindness, cards, calls and monetary gifts during the loss of their loved ones. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

*PHOTOGRAPHY SCHEDULING FOR CHURCH DIRECTORY: starts today in the foyer before and after church. We would like for all members to make an appointment to have your pictures taken for our church directory at no cost. To receive a directory you must take a picture. If you have questions ask us when you sign up.

VBS SIGNITUS UP: The signup sheet for staff assignments for vacation Bible School July 2017 is available at the welcome desk in the foyer. Please sign up if you are interested in working VBS scheduled for July 10 through July 14, 2017, from 6 to 8 pm.

* HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE WHO HAD BIRTHDAYS IN THE MONTHS OF JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH: All are invited to celebrate with cake and ice cream in the dining room immediately following evening worship.

* ZONES 43, 8, 37, SAN FERNANDO AND CHINO will meet on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the home of Brother and Sister Cline; 4186 Don Luis Drive, Los Angeles, 90008

*TO THE ROUGH AND TUMBLE BLACK HISTORY PERFORMERS: Thank you for your continuous willingness to work with the Black History Program. So many of you were there to prop me up. I am not sure where you started and I ended. We must keep the power up. We must never let our history disappear. We must let the world know that we too are Americans and that we contributed to the industrial Revolution. Thanks Again, Laura Whitaker.

*CALIFORNIA STATE YOUTH CONFERENCE PARENTS ORIENTATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MORNING WORSHIP; LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 48th NATIONAL DINNER DAY at the Proud Bird Restaurant HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Lay-away plan available, see coordinator today.

*ANNUAL EMERITUS SEMINAR in St. Louis MS.; April 21-23, 2017. Please see Janice Anderson for additional information.

*STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL EMERITUS FUNDRAISER: May 20, 2017, general admission, $15.00 seniors, $12.00, Children 5yrs – 12 yrs. $8.00. See Janice Anderson for additional information.

“TENDING TO YOUR TEMPLE” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 HEALTH TIP: March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Why is colorectal cancer screening so important: Colorectal cancer is preventable and can be cured if it is found early. Most colorectal cancers come from colon polyps (growth in the large intestine). Screening tests can find polyps so they can be removed BEFORE they turn into cancers. If you are 50 and over (male or female), please make sure you have scheduled your baseline colonoscopy. Check with your provider regarding when to have your follow-up appointments.

ORDER OF WORSHIPBrothers Privileged to Serve

Brothers privileged to serve are asked to meet each week 15 minutes prior to service in the room adjacent to the pulpit. This time is utilized to account for coverage of worship and dedicate our service to God through prayer.

WORSHIP ASSIGNMENTSScripture Meditation: Psalm 95:1-7

MORNING Elder Forest Whitaker

Alfred Garrett

Minister Vincent E. Hawkins

Damon Saddler

Cecil Godbold

Minister Vincent E. Hawkins

Orlando Murray

Devon Taitt

Harold Daniels &Jerome Thompson

Dan Gates

William Savant

CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

HYMNS OF PRAISE

RESPONSIVE READING & INVOCATION

SCRIPTURE

PRAYER

SERMON

RESPONSES

OFFERING

LORD’S SUPPER

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BENEDICTION

EVENING Cecil Godbold

Alfred Garrett

Exavier McFarland

Daniel Williams

Eugene Spencer

Devon Taitt

Jerome Thompson

Damon Saddler

Troy Murphy &Kenneth Cline, Jr.

Orlando Murray

Ty Williams

March 26, 2017 SERVICE March 26, 2017

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE RECORD SUNDAY 03/19/2017SUNDAY SCHOOL: JWMORNING WORSHIP: 322EVENING WORSHIP: 159VISITORS: 3

SUNDAY 03/20/16 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 74MORNING WORSHIP: 288 EVENING WORSHIP: GF VISITORS: 2

RESPONSE UPDATE & OFFERING RECORD

BAPTIZED………………..03Restored………………….12Placed Membership……...2Prayer…………….............78Total…………………….....95

REGULAR CONTRIBUTION……. $ 9,632.30ONLINE CONTRIBUTION………..$ 650.00 70.00

PLEASE SILENCE CELL PHONES BEFORE WORSHIP. For all of our Beautiful mothers of infants and toddlers, feel free to step into the CAMRI Room located in the rear of the sanctuary to calm your little one as needed.

Primary Worship is conducted simultaneously with the general assembly in the Wedding Chapel. Children Ages 3-10 are welcome!

You may access Figueroa’s mobile giving app or online giving for your convenience. Please visit

www.figueroacoc.com.

The Church of ChristWelcome to the Church of Christ at Figueroa – Where Christ is Supreme, You are Esteemed and Everybody is Somebody! We are happy to have you in our service and hope you find your time with us a blessing. We would like you to make a careful comparison of this church with the one described in detail in the Holy Bible. We believe that you will find that this church is not similar to but is identical to the church you read about in the New Testament. We are believers who desire to follow the biblical pattern of the church prophesied in the Old Testament and realized in the New Testament.

It is not its aim to amuse or entertain those who attend its services. It exists as a simple New Testament body, preaching the Gospel as it is, to the people as they are for the purpose of expanding His family on the earth which is the Kingdom of God.

What Must I Do To Be Saved?The Bible teaches us to Hear the Gospel

(Acts 15:7 Romans 10:17; I Corinthians 15:1-4, Luke 11:28)The Bible teaches us to Believe in Christ

(Hebrews 11:6; Mark 16:15-16; John 8:24; John 3:16)The Bible teaches us to Repent of sins

(Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38, Acts 17:30-31)The Bible teaches us to Confess Christ

(Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:36-37)The Bible teaches us to be Baptized of water for

remission of sins (Acts 2:38)The Bible teaches us to Live Faithful unto death

(Titus 2:11-12)The Bible Teaches us to Continue to search the scriptures daily

to see if these things are true (Acts 17:11) and live for the Glory of God (I Corinthians 10:31)

After visiting with us, we hope that you will:

o Think about your worship experienceand compare it to scripture.

o Be encouraged to return again.o Bring someone with you.o Request more information about the Church of

Christ and/or schedule a personal study with the minister.

o Become a New Testament Christian and be faithful to Jesus.

THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHMatthew 16:18; Colossians 1:16-18; Ephesians 4:1-6; Matthew 28:16-20

Welcome Visitors…

SERMON NOTES

CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONFOR ALL AGESSunday School: 9:00 AMMorning Worship: 10:10 AMEvening Worship: 5:00 PMWEEKDAY SERVICESLadies Bible Class: Tuesday, 10 AMPersonal Evangelism Ministry: Tue 7PMWednesday AM Bible Class: 11 AMSenior Lunch Wednesday: NoonGeneral Wednesday PM Class: 7 PMSERMONS ONLINEwww.figueroacoc.com click USTREAM.TV link under announcements column.FIGUEROA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ages 2-5 (323)758-7214Monday-Friday 6:00 AM-6:00 PMCHURCH OFFICE HOURS(323) 753-2536Monday - Friday10:00 AM—3:00 PMFOOD & CLOTHING GIVEAWAYTuesdays & ThursdaysTicket Distribution & Service 7:30 AM4TH SUNDAY YOUTH SUNDAYEvening Worship

MONTHLY MEETINGSMEN OF PRAYER PRE WORSHIP

Sundays – 8 AMMEN’S BUSINESS MEETING 3RD Saturday – 8 AMSICK VISITATION POST WORSHIP

2ND Sunday – NoonWORSHIP TRAINING POST WORSHIP

4TH Sunday – 1 PMTEACHER’S MEETING AFTERNOON

4TH Sunday – 3:30 PMMEN’S BOOK STUDY EVENING

Tuesdays – 6 PM ♦Ladies Bible Class Tuesdays 10 AM♦LA Bible College Spring Courses began 01/30, 2017. FALL SCHEDULE TBA Fee: $45 per 3 College Credits Contact:

Wilfred Moore, (310) 666-1410

♦Member Care Ministry 3rd Sunday each month- 3:30 P.M. ♦Emeritus Group 1st Wednesday each month

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY CLASSES.

…to the Church of Christ at Figueroa Street! You are our honored guest. For information about the Church of Christ, speak with an Elder, one of our Ministers or pick up an informational tract in the foyer. We are happy to have you, please come again, and again and again!

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