September 8, 2019; Volume 96, Number 36

SAVAGE STREET Church of Christ

Our History:

The Savage Street Church of Christ began on March 4, 1923 at 6th and H Streets. After sometime

on Evelyn Street, we moved to our present location on March 20,

1960. Join us in 2023 when we celebrate our 100th anniversary!

Sermons for September 8th

10:30 Service:

Who Inhabits Eternity Isaiah 57.15

6:00 Service:

Words of Eternal Life John 6.68

How did God help you in the past? Help another

person in the same way. God probably used some people to help you. Now you be that person

who comforts another!

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus

Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all

comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation,

that we may be able to comfort those who are in

any trouble, with the comfort with which we

ourselves are comforted by God. – 2 Corinthians 1.3–4

A Reason to Bless God

God blesses us repeatedly, but do not

see it merely for yourself alone. He blesses you

that you may bless others!

“Bless the LORD, O my soul!”

– Psalm 104.1

Whatever you experience in life, God is there. Do not assume that

because you cannot “feel” Him

that He is not there, but later

you will see how He was with you.

I used to think that only God could bless us, but we bless Him when we do just what Paul did

here: Speak well of God.

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James 1:2-3

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The CHALLENGE of Africa

God’ Solution to Save the World "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matt. 28:18-20)

WANT TO SCHEDULE A CHIMALA MISSION PRESENTATION?

When I am home, I try to schedule appointments to give presentation reports to supporting churches or churches that may be interested in learning more about the work.

If you would like for me to visit, please contact me by email, phone or text!

howellferguson@gmail.com

Also you may call or text me at (731) 267-4935.

Reporting: No Lions Sitting now at the desk at home writing this article stirs up a kaleidoscope of thoughts and images from our 7 weeks at Chimala. The surreal feeling of being at the mission and then finding yourself 2 days later back home is beyond words, even though I’ve experienced it many times before. Not only do I have my pictures, others have “shared” their photos with me as well. In what are now memories, there were times of happiness and great joy as well as sad losses of life. While always risking leaving something out, here’s looking at things from my angle. The conclusion of the seminars and Gospel Chariot campaigns are 29 baptisms and 6 restorations (7 more baptisms, 5 restorations in follow-up). We rejoice at the thought that there are now more souls able to anticipate their heavenly home because of Jesus Christ who is our Hope. These new Christians have only begun their spiritual journey. The concern of our evangelists is that these new Christians not only begin their journey to heaven but that they mature and grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. When Mary and I arrived at Chimala toward the end of June, the Harding nursing students had already left; but the Oklahoma nursing students were about to arrive. Bill Stinson and I overlapped a few days so he could fill me in on some matters. During the last two weeks of our trip, our son Nathan and daughter-in-law Kristi came to visit Chimala. Nathan spent a lot of time at the secondary schools, spoke at several morning chapels, and preached on the Gospel Chariot. In fact because of his past work at

ADM, Nathan was asked to talk to the estate workers about work-place safety. He was with them for an hour-and-a-half discussing the subject and answering the men’s questions. As a licensed teacher, Kristi also taught in the primary school and spent several mornings helping the children in English words. But it did not take her long to make a connection with the OCU nursing students and follow them to the hospital. She, like everyone else who visits the hospital, was overwhelmed with the number of expecting mothers and the babies that are born every day. Most of these infants weigh far less than average American infants. As you have heard me and previous coordinators say, there are many things happening at the mission all at the same time. Our preaching students are studying the word of God daily in classes with our dedicated instructors. The hospital continues to treat a wide variety of illnesses, diseases, and injuries as well as deliver babies. The primary and secondary schools educate children approx. ages 5—17 from a Christian perspective. The farm program is growing agriculturally and in livestock. Our estate workers are keeping the physical part of the mission up and running. All of the opportunities the Chimala Mission provides are made possible due to your love for this incredible work. And as a side note: we are always happy to report that nobody got snatched by a lion! :-)

Howell Ferguson

A WORK OVERSEEN BY

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AUGUST 2019 | VOL 1 NO 8

This Issue From the Coordinator P.1

Polishing the Pulpit 2019 P.2 Random Snapshots P.2

Obituary: Joshua Mwakyasima P.3 Farm Program Update P.3

More Pics P.4

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Polishing the Pulpit 2019 with the Chimala Display By Howell Ferguson For a number of years Alan Webster would send to me a “handwritten” invitation to attend that year’s Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) seminar. I always appreciated the invitation but for one reason or another I was unable to attend. As the years passed by I began to hear how large the program had grown and how people were thoroughly enjoying it. In fact, some people would plan their vacation week around PTP. Last summer before I became stateside coordinator for Chimala Mission, I made my first visit to the PTP weekend session. Bill Stinson had been attending for a few years and had the Chimala Mission booth set up in the large display room. This year I was able to retain that same good location for our display. With a record attendance of over 5,200 people, the display had a great amount of potential exposure. I obviously could not count the total number of people who stopped by the display, but many people signed up for the Challenge of Africa newsletter. It was a great opportunity to talk to people about the work at Chimala. It is my prayer that others will come to learn of the great amount of good that is done there. And with budget time for churches drawing near, we are also very hopeful that elderships will prayerfully consider putting the Chimala Mission in their budget.

Mary at PTP with Wissam Youssif, former Muslem-now-Christian from Iraq

L e a r n m o r e o n l i n e @ w w w . c h i m a l a m i s s i o n . c o m

Help Chimala Missions use our financial support more wisely!

Howell Ferguson Random Snapshots of this Summer

Set up a custom donation sent automatically to Chimala Mission

each month through PayPal www.chimalamission.com/donate

Saturday at Utengule Coffee Plantation with

the Rogers and the OCU nursing students

Dr. Esau conversing with Dr. Kevin Huddleston

Kristi teaching elementary school kids

New Bibles being loaded onto the Gospel Chariot

Harding nursing students with a newborn baby

Remmy Mfaume awards this man a Bible course certificate

Ezekiel vaccinating newborn piglets

A new sister in Christ

Hi Jake!!

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OTHER NEWS If you would like to receive the bulletin as a PDF, please see Rebekah Calvert. If you would like to have your an-nouncement run in our bulletin, please place it on the secretary’s desk before Friday morning or email it to Re-bekah Calvert: Novesker@gmail.com If you would like a CD of sermons or adult classes please see Don.

September Activities:

22nd: Deacons Meeting

25th: Singing

29th: Potluck

October Activities:

27th: Potluck

30th: SingingPray for Chris Meyer; his back surgery has been rescheduled.

Pray for someone you have never prayed for.

Prayers of thanks for the blessing of Grandparents.

Pray for Chimala Missions; that an abundant harvest will be produced as more people learn about the love of Christ.

2019 ContributionOpen & Close

BuildingSeptember

Greeter Card CollectorsMeet with elders

& preacher

Weekly Average 3,409 ..................

Last Week September 1, 3,180 ......

Total After 35 Weeks 119,348.......

September 8: Gene Tomlinson

September 15: Larry & Diane

Nora McNeilJacob Noveske

Billy Henshall

The elders and

preacher have regu-

lar meetings. You may come Mondays

at 1:30 PM to Don’s

office. Call first. Or

they can meet with

at another time.

PRAYERS:

Teaching Material For anyone who did not pick up or receive their teaching material it is in the office.

Gone to Idaho Don will be speaking at a lectureship in Emmett, Idaho next weekend. Brad Holm will be filling in while he is gone.

Lectureship The Church of Christ in Ashland is having a lectureship in October and you are all invited. For more information see the flier on the foyer bulletin board.

Boys Sunday Service The boys will be meeting with Don this evening at 5:00. There will not be a meeting next week.

Lost and Found There was a pair of piranha sunglasses turned in. If they are yours see Rebekah.

A Friendly Reminder Please remember to leave your contribution or make it up when you are back from traveling. The Church still has fi-nancial obligations. Thank You.

CALENDAR:

Pray for these caretakers and shut-ins:

Phil Friesen as he cares for Diana Glenda Brazil as she cares for Mildred Jack Collier & Marie care for each other Cliff & Eve Hanson Bob Andersen

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Our Mission Works Outside of Josephine County, Oregon

Chimala Mission Hospital and Schools,

Tanzania, Africa

ChristianCourier.com, Stockton, California

Brad Harrub & Focus Press, Franklin, Tennessee

Don Iverson’s India Work

Don Patton’s archaeological work, especially Noah’s Ark

Mountain States Children’s Home, Longmont, Colorado

OUR SHEPHERDS: Wayne Duncan Dan Calvert

OUR PREACHER: Don Ruhl

OUR DEACONS: Gene Tomlinson Michael Crisp, Jr. Carl Peugh

OUR SONG LEADERS: Larry Amberg Phil Joseph

OUR WEB SITE: GrantsPassChurchOfChrist.com

CONTACT INFORMATION: 220 NE Savage Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 541-476-3100 GrantsPassCofC@iCloud.com

WORSHIP AND CLASSES:

Sunday Classes 9:30 ............. Worship 10:30 ........... Worship 6:00 ...........

Wednesday

Classes 7:00 .............

Wisdom Cries Out to You Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? – Proverbs 8.1 Wisdom has boundless treasure that she wants to give to everyone of us, but is anyone listening? Do you believe that you have enough wisdom that you do not need to hear the instruction of wisdom? If you believe so, I hope that you do well in life. May God be merciful to you, because you are going to need an extra dose of it. If you believe that you do not have enough wisdom, then listen to the cries of wisdom as she looks to you, wanting to bless you with wisdom from the Holy Spirit-in-spired pen of King Solomon. Wisdom wants you to open the pages of the Book of Proverbs and she wants you to open your heart, mind, and life to her, and she will show you what you need to know and she will show you how to have a successful life.

Ben Knew About Learning “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin

School, Life, and Lessons “In school you’re given the lesson then the test. In life you’re given the test, then the lesson.”

When You Go Through Troubling Waters “I asked God: ‘Why are you tak-ing me through troubled waters?’ He replied: ‘Because your ene-mies can’t swim.’”

The Rich and the Broke “Rich people stay rich by living like they’re broke. Broke people stay broke by living like they’re rich.”

When the Teacher Is Silent “When you’re going through hard times and wonder where God is, remember the teacher is always quite during a test.”

Going Through Hell? “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill

The Devil and Your Head “The devil saw me with my head down and thought he’d won until I said, Amen.”

Middle-East Presentations I am now at the point where I will speak on Egypt. However, this is such a huge topic (think of how often Egypt is mentioned in the Bible), that I am going to hold off until the end of September or even beginning of October. I have to have enough time to go through the photos and video that I have, plus what Kerri, Jennifer, and Denise have passed on to me. I took over 2200 photos and videos on our trip, but 1,143 of those were in Egypt!

RUHL’S RULES