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Raynee Randolph | Office [email protected]
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L I V E ! O n l i n e
G e r a l d J a c k s o n
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It brings back memories to look at old photos of ourselves. We look back at specialtimes like birthdays and holidays and remember wonderful times with family andfriends. There are also times that we wish our parents would have destroyed thepictures - like the ones taken in our birthday suites. They always seem to think thesewere so funny. These pictures aren't funny until you have them of your own children.
Fond memories or not, we have these pictures to remind us of important times in thelives we have been given. They serve as memorials that have the very power toshape our future. We look at those old pictures and see loved ones who havesignificantly influenced our lives. Although, they have gone on to their reward, we lookat them and remember the encouragement and wisdom they gave us. We are onceagain motivated to walk in their footsteps to share in their eternal destination.
Jesus also knows how important it is for us to have such memorials to encourage andguide us. He left us the most significant reminder of all - the Cross. As we celebratethe silver anniversary of the ministry here at the Ross Road Church of Christ, let'sremember those who have gone on before us. Let's use their encouragement andwisdom to motivate us to walk toward our shared heavenly destination.
Grace & Peace! Gerald
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Office Hours901.363.3644Tuesday - Thursday9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Before & After School CarePhoneHours
901.281.5936Monday - Friday6:30 AM - 8:00 AM3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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NOTE TO PARENTSPlease remember to pick up your child after BibleClass and take them to the auditorium with you forworship service. Children will be dismissed to theGospel Express after the opening prayer.
All aboard God’scelebration train!
TODAY - 25th Anniversary Celebration- Lunch catered after service- Men's Training Class @ 5:00
September 27 - Men's Prayer BreakfastOctober 5 - Ministry FairOctober 10 & 11 - Men's Retreat @ PinecrestOctober 11 - Breast Cancer 5 Mile WalkOctober 25 - Awesome Autumn
Community CarnivalNovember 2 - Senior Saints LuncheonNovember 8 - Marriage Seminar presented
by Gerald JacksonNovember 25 - Thanksgiving DevotionalNovember 26 - No Wednesday Night ServiceNovember 27 - Thanksgiving
- Church Office Closed Thursday & Friday
November 30 - Devotional Song Service
Brothers and Sisters, please understand that relationships are precious in the sightof God, and they have to be cultivated. As children of God we are obligated to careone for the other, and to share our resources as the needs arise. (1 John 1:16 - 17)The scriptures teach that love hides a multitude of faults. Therefore, if we truly loveone another, a fault should not stand between us. (1 Corinthians 13:4 - 7) We aretaught that if we come to the altar and remember that our brother has a fault againstus, that we should leave our gift at the altar, and go and be reconciled to our brotheror sister. (Matthew 5:23 - 24) The scriptures further teach that it is impossible for usto love God, whom we have not seen, and hate our brother, whom we see daily.You see, with God, the relationship is more precious than the sacrifice. As humanswe have all been blest with our individual and distinct feelings and imaginations,which means that we don’t always have the same thoughts about a particular issue.Therefore, we have to discuss, empathize, and compromise one with the other toensure that all of our concerns are given equal consideration. This is a part of thecultivation process that each of us has a responsibility to participate in, to ensure astrong relationship.
Ross Road is a place where you can experience God’s love,grow in God’s family, and serve in God’s kingdom.
Ross is the place for you!
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Children get your special“Children’s Bulletin” TODAY!
Welcome & Prayer Percell Duckett
Worship Songs James Riddick♫ Songs - TBA
Occasion Bruce Haynes
Video - 25 Years of Memories & Candid Moments Kevin Kelly
Most Memorable Moments Richard Corum Mike Reaves Mark Parker
Presentation of Former Elders Gerald Jackson
Presentation of Plaques & Gifts Tommy Tomlinson
Words of Encouragement from Former Elders Up to 2 minutes
Closing Prayer William Wilkerson
C o f f e e & D o n u t s W i l l B e S e r v e d
Welcome back ... We are honored to have friends & familyfrom years gone by back to celebrate this milestone with us today!
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Ross Road Family & Friends· Maxine Johnson's mother, Ruth Brown,
is now at home with Maxine.· Virginia Graham is in St. Francis Hospital,
room 1009. She has a urinary tract infec-tion.
· Allison McCarver was married Saturdayin a beautiful ceremony here in Memphis.Pray for her and her husband as theybegin their marriage.
· Ruby Smith has been diagnosed withcancer once again.
· Emily Randolph had outpatient surgeryTuesday. She will return to college inJonesboro Monday.
· Lucille Whitworth's son-in-law, PaulMontgomery, is now a patient at Lakeside.
· Kym Young's grandmother, Bernice Gib-son, passed away at Strong MemorialHospital in Rochester, NY.
Kennington Pointe Folks· Annie Castleman is dealing with unstable
health issues.· Doris Allen needs prayers for health
issues.· Please keep the outreach ministry at
Kennington Pointe in your prayers.
« Matt Beaty« Sam Coblentz« Bruce Haynes, Jr.« Colin Saulkner
Happy Silver Anniversary | TodayWelcome to all our guest, former members, charter members, former elders, former deacons, friends, andfamily. We are so happy to have this day to celebrate our place in the ministry mission of the Ross Roadcommunity that many of you helped to set in place twenty-five years ago. Please stay and enjoy a cateredbarbeque lunch brought to us by Leonard’s Barbeque. It will be a wonderful time for us to visit with oldfriends, and to share memories of days (and years) gone by. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall atthe other end of the building immediately following worship service.
Ladies Bible Class | September 17The Ladies Class has resumed meeting @ 10 AM every Wednesday morning. Please join us to study theBible each week. Once a month we have a potluck lunch after Bible class.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast | September 27Join us for our monthly prayer breakfast Saturday, September 27th. Please invite your friends, neighbors,and co-workers to join us for breakfast with the guys. Breakfast is usually served around 8:00 a.m.
Miss Tennessee USA Pageant | October 3 & 4Our very own Tiffany Williams is competing in this pageant, October 3rd at 6:30 p.m., and October 4th at8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for October 3rd, and $35 for October 4th. This pageant will be in Clarksville, TN.They are trying to get a group of people to go and to ride together. If you would like more information contactTiffany at (901) 461-1515.
Ministry Fair | October 5All Ministry Leaders, get ready for the fair ... "The Ministry Fair”. The different ministries will be presented inthe fellowship hall. Prizes may be awarded for the best display! If you have not volunteered to join the fun,come and see what we have to offer. The job description of each ministry will be defined in detail, and theleaders will be there if you have any questions. Please make an effort to attend. More information to beannounced later.
Men’s Retreat at Pinecrest | October 10 & 11Good food, great fellowship, and very good devotional talks & singing ... What more could a guy want in aretreat? Oh yeah ... It is JUST THE GUYS!!! Bring your buds from work or your neighbor guy to Pinecrestfor a REAL TREAT! The fun begins on Friday evening, and it continues Saturday morning. For moreinformation contact Kevin Kelly.
Awesome Autumn Community Carnival | October 25Can you believe that it is nearly carnival time again. Saturday, October 25th is carnival day! This is one ofthe days that we invite the community to our building for fun and games. This will be a day of big outreachand open doors. We will need plenty of help that day with many activities, as well as serving food to theguests. Start buying BIG BAGS of candy ... More information to come soon!
Reversing the Curse | November 8There will be a marriage seminar on Saturday, November 8th. This will be a one day seminar presented byour very own Gerald Jackson. There will be more information available about this at a later date. Just markyour calendars ... You do not want to miss this event!
Underlined Namesare Ross Road Members
· 1 C Brown Sugar· 3/4 Stick Butter· Garlic Salt to taste· Pepper to taste· 2 C Whole Green Beans· 1 lb Bacon
Sort green beans 8 to a bundle. Wrap with half a sliceof bacon. Anchor with a toothpick. Melt butter and mixwith brown sugar. Place bean bundles in 9 x 13 panand pour brown sugar mixture over all. Sprinkle withsalt and pepper to taste. Bake uncovered at 350° for40 - 45 minutes.
Contributed to the book by Ginger Thompsonfrom “A Book of Favorite Recipes” - Compiled by the Ross Road Church of Christ
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Kim Alexander Paul MontgomeryHelen Brock Pamela MooreNatalie Cravens Willie B. PerryFreddie Estelle Rick PrattVirginia Graham Jacqueline PriceJudy Hector Becca ReedJoyce Hicks Barbara RobbinsTyrel Jones Lewis & Tammy ShortTonya Kelly Mary Ellen TomlinsonBenjamin Kerekes Willie Mae UrseryMonica Martinez Agnes VaughnJulius Melton
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Welcome to Ross Road! We are soglad that you have joined us thismorning. Please fill out a visitorcard and place it in the offeringtray when it passes. Also, pleasestay around a few minutes afterworship so that we may meet you.Thank you for the opportunity toshare the love of Christ with you -we hope you will be back soon!
Though God's part is the big part, our part is also necessary if we are to reach heaven. We must comply with the conditionsof salvation which the Lord has announced. Our part is clearly set forth in the following steps:Hear the Gospel - "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whomthey have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?" - Romans 10:14Believe - "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists andthat he rewards those who earnestly seek him." - Hebrews 11:6Repent of past sins - "In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent." -Acts 17:30Confess Jesus as Lord - "... they came to some water and the eunuch said, ‘Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?’Philip said, ‘If you believe with all your heart, you may.’ The eunuch answered, ‘I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.’ " -Acts 8:36-37Be baptized for the remission of sins - "Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christfor the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’ " - Acts 2:38Live a Christian life - "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you maydeclare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9
* Indicates the song selection is in the Paperback Books in the bookracks.** HO indicates a “Handout” of a song that is not in either of our books.*** OS indicates that the words are projected on the screen ONLY ... Song is not in book or on handout.
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Call to Worship Scripture & Prayer Bruce Haynes
Worship in Song Please Stand James Riddick♫ *71 At the Name of Jesus♫ *75 Days of Elijah♫ 718 We Shall Assemble
Prayer of Thanksgiving Zachary Bobo 985 When Morning Comes Bruce Reed
Scripture Reading Corinthians 12:12-20 Bill Randolph♫ OS We Are the Body of Christ James Riddick♫ 382 Why Did My Savior Come to Earth David Garrett
Communion David Franklin♫ 313 The Old Rugged Cross James Riddick
Fellowship of Giving David Bobo♫ 113 His Grace Reaches Me James Riddick
Morning Message Gerald JacksonInvitation Song♫ *69 There’s A Stirring
During this invitation song, if you have a need for the prayers of fellow Christians, desire to be baptized into Christ, or to place your membership with the Ross Road Church of Christ, please come to the front.
Closing Remarks Percell Duckett♫ OS Awesome God James Riddick
Closing Prayer Percell Duckett
Sunday Evening @ 6:00 PM
Heaven is a state of thankfulnessfor receiving what we did notdeserve, and for not receiving
what we did deserve.
Bible Class 49Morning Worship 119Sunday Evening 39
CONTRIBUTIONBudget $4,000.00Yearly Average to DateSeptember 7, 2008 $3,823.78
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Lord we need to move beyondThis place that we are in
To touch your very heart, O GodTo have your love within
We need to move beyond the limitsWe’ve placed upon our lives
To move into more of youRevealed through Jesus Christ
Help us to keep pressing onAs, by faith, we take more steps
To really conquer our inner selvesTo know you with more depth
Help us Lord to overcomeTo be focused more on you
No matter how hard it gets for usWe need to press on through
Though Satan rises with hell’s furyWith vengeance to devour
We pray, O God, you’ll arise in usAnd fight with holy power
For greater are you within usThan the enemy of our souls
For you have power and might, O GodAnd your Spirit is in control
We know the victory shall be oursThough for now the heat is on
Help us Lord to not give upFor by this you make us strongYou will sustain us in your love
Through what we’re going throughAnd deliver us the other side
Victorious in you!
© By M.S.Lowndes
There are times in our livesWe feel much like
A flower struggling to bloomWe go through those times
Of change and growthLike a caterpillar in a cocoon
Nobody can seeThe Lord’s hidden work
Until the day we break throughThen we can begin
To spread out our wingsAnd arise as butterflies do
God has a much higherCalling for us
And wants us to rise up in HimWe can make such a difference
If we’d only realizeThe potential we have within
So allow the LordTo work in your life
To make you all you can beSo you will one day
Be able to soarAnd know what it means to be ‘FREE’
© By M.S.Lowndes
David, Anna & Kendall AlexanderJ. M. & Helen AndersDavid, Mary, & Caleb CunninghamMike & Tracy CunninghamBetty DollarSusie ElliotMatthew & Lisa EllisGreg & Cheryl FayBill, Louise, & Danny FlattMike & Carol FlemingMyron & Joyce GoinsRicky & Charlene HaleDwight & Becky HayesMargie HollandDan, Sarah, ,& Dana HuffmanDamon IjamesJames, Madalyn, & David KnoxKeith, Anne, Karen, & Stephen LeMarMac & Marty LynnBarry, Suzie, & Allison McCarverPat, Jana, & Tony MiddletonBill, Pauline, & Ray PattonSteven, Sara Neil, Amanda, & Thomas PayneBill & Peggy PerkinsFrancis & Sally PhillipsGlen & Tommie Jean PolkJim & Teresa SearcyBill, Debbie, & Kimberly StaffordMelody & Chrissie WebberDoug, Mona, Austin, & Landon WhiteWilliam, Brenda, & Jason WilkersonRandy & Denise Woodfin
1996 | Jeremy Johnson1997 | Matt Atnip1998 | Ethan Kellum1999 | Matt Tibbles & Janet Day2000 | Aaron Campbell & Laura Wallace
2002 | Johnathan Hardison & Jill Ludwig2003 | Melissa Meredith2004 | Brian Prather & Emily Rogers2005 | Penny Cronk2006 | Kristen Widick
Richard CorumCary DanielLinda GregoryJohn Mark HicksKip LongDarrell DenmanMark ParkerJohn RobertsKeith HoneycuttMary CunninghamChristine TelfordKaren WilliamsRaynee RandolphJason AshlockLane WidickDavid GarrettMario AmaroPercell DuckettGerald Jackson
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Bill FlattMac LynnJ. M. AndersJim KnightSid GoochTommy TomlinsonPercell DuckettDavid FranklinJohn HallMike McReeDennis RogersTony AllenTerry DayMike ReavesRon WiggintonDavid CunninghamBruce HaynesLarry SwattsTerry Williams