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SHEPHERDSSHEPHERDSSHEPHERDSSHEPHERDS Boyce EdwardsBoyce EdwardsBoyce EdwardsBoyce Edwards

Lee FisherLee FisherLee FisherLee Fisher

Zachary PettiesZachary PettiesZachary PettiesZachary Petties

***************** DEACONSDEACONSDEACONSDEACONS Jacob Bryant Rey Cruz

Roger Deem Dennis Marler Gaylen Williams

***************** PREACHERSPREACHERSPREACHERSPREACHERS Dan Carter

Boyce Edwards ******************

TREASURERTREASURERTREASURERTREASURER Trevor Heilman

****************** MONTHLY SUPPORT:MONTHLY SUPPORT:MONTHLY SUPPORT:MONTHLY SUPPORT:

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Christian Homes & Christian Homes & Christian Homes & Christian Homes & Family ServicesFamily ServicesFamily ServicesFamily Services Abilene, TX

Foster’s Home Foster’s Home Foster’s Home Foster’s Home For Children For Children For Children For Children

Stephenville, TX

Sunny Glen Sunny Glen Sunny Glen Sunny Glen Children’s HomeChildren’s HomeChildren’s HomeChildren’s Home San Benito, TX

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAY

BIBLE CLASSES 9:30 A.M.

WORSHIP 10:30 A.M.

EVENING WORSHIP 5:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY

CLASSES/DEVOTIONAL 7:00 P.M.

Shepherds Nes by Boyce Edwards

JUDAS ISCARIOT,

THE BETRAYER OF THE LORD

Judas Iscariot had a great beginning and a terrible ending!

Here are some facts from scripture about Judas Iscariot.

1. Judas was chosen by the Lord to be one of His apostles. The Lord had prayed all night

before choosing the twelve-see Luke 6:12-16.

2. At one time, Judas was in a saved condition, but he fell by transgression.

“Those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that

the scripture might be fulfilled”-John 17:12. The word “lost” (apoleto) is the same word as is used

in Luke 15: 24 & 32 to refer to the prodigal son. The astute reader will determine from those

scriptures that one who is “lost spiritually,” is also “dead spiritually!” When Judas was selected,

he was obviously in a saved state, but he fell from there into a lost state because of transgression!

“That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place”-Acts 1:25.

The famed Baptist scholar, A. T. Robertson makes this comment on Acts1:25, “A bold and

picturesque description of the destiny of Judas worthy of Dante’s Inferno. There is no doubt in

Peter’s mind of the destiny of Judas nor of his own guilt. He made ready his own berth and went

to it”-Word Pictures in the New Testament, III, pg. 18.

3. More than a year before Judas betrayed Jesus, the Lord said of him, “Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil (diabolos)”-John 6:4 & 70. At this point, Judas was so totally

under Satan’s control that the Lord called him “a devil!”

4. “This he (Judas) said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had

the bag, and bare away (imperfect active) what was put therein”-John 12:6. From this statement

we learn that Judas was treasurer for the Lord and his apostles, and that his habit was to pilfer

from the treasury!

5. From Luke 22:3 and John 13:2, we learn that the previous Saturday before the Lord’s crucifixion,

Satan had persuaded Judas to betray the Lord!

6. Paul says in Ephesians 4:27, “Neither give place to the devil.” We’ve all heard the expression, “If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile!” That old cliché is especially applicable to the devil. It

was the practice of covetousness that finally caused Judas to betray the Lord for thirty pieces of

silver. Afterwards, he went out and disgraced himself even further by committing suicide.

7. All of the sins of Judas that finally led to his betraying the Lord could have been stopped by

his refusing to yield to Satan!!

Christians must resist the devil so he will flee from us-James 5:7. God bless, Boyce.

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22-Back to School & Men’s Bowling Fellowship at the

Hallmark Lanes from 2-4 pm.

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6-Men’s Breakfast at the Killeen Golden Corral at 8:30

am.

7-Fellowship Luncheon following the morning service. Kitchen

Group #2 will have kitchen duties (Judy Wall, Dennis & Sandra

Marler, Cheryl Flores, & Linda Deem).

7-Food Bank Drive for the local Killeen Food Care Center

will end.

13-5th Annual Ladies Day

21-Foster’s Home for Children Drive will begin.

PURE THINKING From the Desk of Dan Carter

Old Testament Chapter Study Old Testament Chapter Study Old Testament Chapter Study Old Testament Chapter Study (In Chronological Order)(In Chronological Order)(In Chronological Order)(In Chronological Order)

Day 97 - Ruth 1-4

Day 98 - 1 Samuel 1-3

Day 99 - 1 Samuel 4-8

Day 100 - 1 Samuel 9-12

Day 101 - 1 Samuel 13-14

Day 102 - 1 Samuel 15-17

Day 103 - 1 Samuel 18-20; Psalm 11, 59

Day 104 - 1 Samuel 21-24

Day 105 - Psalm 7, 27, 31, 34, 52

Day 106 - Psalm 56, 120, 140-142

Day 107 - 1 Samuel 25-27

Day 108 - Psalm 17, 35, 54, 63

Day 109 - 1 Samuel 28-31; Psalm 18

Day 110 - Psalm 121, 123-125, 128-130

*If you would like to join the forum to ask questions, share insights,

or to receive encouragement, please see Gaylen or Nichole

Williams.

Often when I am in conversation with

someone who is having a hard time of

things and seems to be in deep despair,

I encourage them to think of something

pleasant.

Much despair is brought on because

we center our thinking too much on

self. Look at the words of inspiration in

Philippians 4:8:

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things

are true, whatsoever things are honest,

whatsoever things are just, whatsoever

things are pure, whatsoever things are

lovely, whatsoever things are of good

report; if there be any virtue, and if

there be any praise, think on these

things."

Charles Kingsley said: "If you want to

be miserable think about yourself,

about what you want, what you like,

what respect people ought to pay you

and what people think of you."

Now, that is great advice. I often find

myself all wrapped up in me; how bad

I feel; how lonely I am; or, why do others

treat me that way!

You've been there, haven't you. We

really do spent too much time on self.

As Paul declared, we need to channel

our thoughts on good things.

As we look at some things that will

help with this mental attitude, I hope

we can find help in this troubled world.

First, consider whom we serve: Often

when I am thinking of self, I remember

the words of Simon Peter about Christ:

"Who did no sin, neither was guile

found in His mouth; who, when he was

reviled, reviled not again; when He

suffered, He threatened not; but

committed Himself to Him that judges

righteously"-I Peter 2:22 & 23. In

Psalm 100:2, we read: "Serve the Lord

with gladness: come before Him with

singing."

Jesus said: "God is Spirit: and they

that worship Him must worship Him in

spirit and in truth" -John 4:24.

Often, we fail to remember that we are

here to serve Him. We let self get in

the way too many times. What if

someone does pass you by and

speaks not to you? What if they ignore

you, or at least, you think they do?

Remember how the Lord was treated.

Focus on the one whom we serve. If

your enemy hungers feed him, Jesus

said. Shouldn't that hold true when

you are mistreated? Just return that

ill-treatment with a smile. Turn the

other cheek.

Second: Persevere: Hang In There.

You are tougher than that! Don't let

anything rob you of your inheritance.

It isn't worth the worry spent on some

who want to bully their way through

life. You have too much ahead of you

than to spend time on things that

matter little.

Hang in there. Ask God for help.

Spend time on reaching out to others

instead of reaching in to self.

I have known folks who cried: "Nobody

at that church likes me. I have no

friends!"

First, you reach out to them!

To have friends, you must show

yourself friendly. Give a helping hand

to another soul.

Christ went about doing good (Acts

10:38), even while they spoke against

Him!

Third: Fill your thoughts on good

things: Don't allow your mind to spend

time on criticism. Be a mind full of

good things.

Live Christ!

THE RECORD OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

BIBLE CLASS ATTENDANCE 75

A.M. WORSHIP ATTENDANCE 108

P.M. WORSHIP ATTENDANCE 52

CONTRIBUTION $3122.89

THE RECORD OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

WEDNESDAY ATTENDANCE: 31

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NEWS FROM THE PEWSNEWS FROM THE PEWS

REMEMBER OUR MILITARY: Please keep Tracy Wilson’s son, Zane Wilson in your prayers as he is deployed.

OUR SICK: Jon-Jon Simmons has been hospitalized in Scott & White Hospital. The family requests no visitors at this time but prayers are greatly appreciated. -Heather Heilman’s co-worker’s son, Jordan Davis, was in a severe auto accident on Sept. 5. He has had multiple surgeries and is in the ICU. He is due to have more surgeries ahead as well. Please keep him in your prayers. -John Llewellyn will be having eye tests on the September 21, and the first surgery will be on October 2. Please keep him in your prayers.

CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR OUR SICK & HOMEBOUND: Archie & Jessi Turner, Mary Ann Culp, Mildred Butlar, former member (Gene Fogle), William Odum’s father, former member Emmanuel Pinewood’s son (Josiah), Ralph Hughart’s sister-in-law (Carol Hughart), Marcella Williams’ sister (Shiela), David Shilling, Judy Wall’s sister-in-law, (Gail Scott) & brother (Don Scott), Billie Lentz, Millie Simcox, Jim Dukes’ sister (Marie Session), Lois Brown, Dora Ray Chanslor, Alice Allison, Garnie & Nada Miller, Shawn Forkey, Donna Hines’s friend’s granddaughter (Kylie Pruitt), Trudy Perrault’s granddaughter (Lieda), great grandson (Jesse), & her daughters (Trudy & Carol), Connie Cruz and her friends (Oscar Hernandez, Jane Rubio, Juanita Cardenas & Yolanda Perez) also Rey & Connie’s family here & in Puerto Rico, Willard Dunn, Linda Walts, Tina Pallo, Brenda Sellers’ mother, stepmother, nephew (Matthew), & her sister (Jesse), Al & Gayle Wilson’s sister-in-law (Regina Farmer), Alice Saffor, John Llewellyn’s sister (Janet Schleyer), Nelda Cox, Sybil Cason, Jonathan Simmons Sr., Janet Simmons, Gail Mende’s son (Eric), Shirl Foster, and Amanda Petties’ nephew. Please keep these members and loved ones in your prayers as they battle health problems.

VISITATION TEAMS: Visitation Team #2 will meet with their leader, Reggie Bass, today, to get their visitation assignments. Team members are: Reggie & Janet Bass, Boyce Edwards, Zack & Amanda Petties, and Gaylen & Nichole Williams.

CHANGE CAN DRIVE: We are collecting change for Christian Homes & Family Services in Abilene until November. Change cans are located in the foyer. Please pick one up to fill.

KILLEEN FOOD CARE CENTER DRIVE: Until October 10, we are collecting “meals in a box:” A hamburger, chicken, or tuna helper, or an entire meal that’s shelf-stable and in one package. These items can be placed in the foyer.

SAVE THE DATE: There will be a Back to School Bowling Bash and a Men’s Bowling Fellowship at the Hallmark Lanes from 2-4 pm, on September 22. Please see Zack Petties or Gaylen Williams for more information.

THOSE TO SERVE THE WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018:

PARKING LOT DUTY: BRUCE BROWN

HALL MONITOR: PATRICK SELLERS

AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR SEPTEMBER:

JACOB BRYANT

ANNOUNCEMENTS: DENNIS MARLER

SONG DIRECTOR: REGGIE BASS

COMMUNION:

(NORTH) BOYCE EDWARDS, ANDRE PETTAWAY

CHARLES CULVER, JIM DUKES

(SOUTH) LEE FISHER, REY CRUZ

JOHN HOBSON, JOHN LLEWELLYN

SCRIPTURE READING: GAYLEN WILLIAMS

PICK UP CARDS: COREY CULVER

CHASE CULVER

PRAYERS:

(A.M.) ZACK PETTIES, JIM DUKES

(P.M.) TREVOR HEILMAN, JOHN LLEWELLYN

NURSERY ATTENDANTS (A.M.):

AMANDA PETTIES & NATALIE FISHER

EVENING SONG DIRECTOR:

GAYLEN WILLIAMS

EVENING COMMUNION:

LEE FISHER, REY CRUZ

WEDNESDAY SONG LEADER:

ZACK PETTIES

WEDNESDAY PRAYER:

DENNIS MARLER

PREPARE COMMUNION FOR SEPTEMBER:

LETTY BURGOS

Thank You For Your Help!Thank You For Your Help!

*Our speaker for today is

Dan Carter.

Please fill out an Attendance Card and pass it to the inner aisle so we may have a record of your attendance.

Thank You!

JOIN US FOR OUR 5TH ANNUAL

LADIES DAY OCT. 13TH!

“Be Still & Know…” -Psalm 46:10

With our guest speaker: Becky Blackmon

Christian sister and author of “The Begging Place.”

Enjoy a light breakfast before the lesson; lunch will

be served at noon. Childcare will also be provided

for children ages one to five. Please register your

children as well.

For registration, please contact us at:

254-634-7373

or email us at kcofc@embarqmail.com

Sermon PowerPoint Outlines

DESPISED & REJECTED - AM Sermon

ISAIAH 53:3,4; JOHN 1:11, 12

♦ HIS FAMILY?

1.MARY? (Luke 1:26-35) Note: Isaiah 7:14.

2.JOSEPH? (Matt. 1:18-25).

3.SIBLINGS? (Matt.13:55,56; John 7:5).

*Later, His Brethren Believed. Two Wrote Books For

Christian Growth: James/Jude.

♦ THE NATION?

*Lion Of The Tribe Of Judah (Rev. 5:5).

1.His Home Town: Nazareth: Luke 4:16-29!

2.Pilate’s Question: Luke 23:20-23!

♦ THE ESTABLISHMENT?

•Note: Luke 9:22!

•Scribes, Elders, Chief Priests, Religious Leaders of The

People!

•*Not All Of Them: John 12:42,43.

•Remember: Joseph & Nicodemus-John 19:38-41.

♦ THE WORLD OF TODAY

Pilate’s Question Must Be Answered!

Note: Matthew 11:28,29; John 10:10; Matthew 23:37.

Read: Isaiah 65:2.

DESPISED & REJECTED, II - PM Sermon

ISAIAH 53:3,4

♦ SOME DENY HIS DIVINITY

NOTE: Luke 1:35; Matt. 1:21-23.

1.God Declared His Son: Matt.3:17; Matt.17:5.

2.To Deny Him Is To Die: John 8:24; Acts 8:37.

♦ SOME REJECT HIS AUTHORITY

Note: Matthew 28:18; John 12:48; Matt.24:35; Revela-

tion 22:18,19.

♦ REJECTING HIS NAME

Note: Philippians 2:8-11; Colossians 3:17; Acts 4:11,12.

1.Reverend: Psalm 111:9.

2.Everlasting Father: Isaiah 9:6; Matt. 23:9; I Timothy

2:5.

♦ REJECT HIS OFFER OF SALVATION

*Christ Is God’s Answer For Mankind: Matt. 17:5; John

14:6; John 3:16.

*His Plan Is Simple; His Plan Is Not Man-Made:

Matt.11:28,29; John 8:24; Luke 13:3; Matt. 10:32; Mark

16:16; Rev.2:10.

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