August 26, 2018

Title: Which Side Are You On? By: Joe Wells There is a great contrast between those who want to go to heaven and those who could care less. Just as light and dark, hot and cold are seen as complete opposites, so it is with those who are walking as enemies of the cross and those who are walking in the footsteps of Jesus. In Philippians 3: 18-21, the apostle Paul explains very effectively just exactly what these two distinct sides look like. He begins with those who are enemies of the cross and says, “For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things (vs. 18-19).” Let’s look at those one more time: 1) Enemies of the cross 2) Headed for destruction eternally 3) Doing whatever they can to please themselves 4) Think their sin is a badge of honor 5) Only thinking about the here-and-now Then Paul draws a picture of what the opposite of these enemies looks like. “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself (vs. 20-21).” This side is characterized by: 1) A recognition of their citizenship in heaven 2) An eagerness for the second coming of Jesus 3) An anticipation of their existence in glory What extremes! One is living for what they can get out of today, and the other is living for what will come in eternity. Which side are you on?

FOR THE RECORD Sunday AM: 263

Sunday School: 210 Sunday PM: 212 Wednesday: 209

Contribution: $12,076

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT We as members here at Florence Boulevard wish to welcome our newest brother in Christ, Dawson Gist, son of Chris and Kristie Turbyfill. Dawson was baptized two weeks ago here on Sunday, August 12th. Dawson is in the 10th grade at Muscle Shoals High School where his favorite subject is art. He said he used to play tennis but has since retired and moved on to video games. He also likes fishing, pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings. When he gets older, he would like to find a position in video game design. We wish you the best of luck and pray for your success in whatever comes your way. May God bless you and your entire family as we work and worship together here at Florence Boulevard.

SICK/PRAYER LIST Linda Barnes, Joy Berry, Linda Caperton, Harlon Goolsby, Eleanor Martin, Angi Medley, Helen Parker, Clanton Poole FAMILY/FRIENDS: Susan Moseley (friend of Jeff & Sonya Cox-has health issues), Nolan Burns (father of Sonya Cox), Rhonda Gentle (sister of Steve Fleming), Brian Allen (son of Dwight & Linda Allen), Angelia Wisdom (sister-in-law of Pat Thompson), Larry Hunter (father of Kevin Hunter). NURSING HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING: CEDAR VIEW ASSISTED LIVING: James Treece, Room 114; Doug Webster, Room 111; Tommy Mussleman, Room 105; FLORENCE NURSING & REHAB: Cleburn Aderholt, Room 307 Garry Barnes, Room 101; GREEN OAKS INN: Faye Sledge, Room 8; LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME: Mary Nix, Room 4-B, Florence Treece, Room 15; Glen Gist, brother of Rayford Gist, Room 10; COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS: Mary Ellen Romans, (mother of Linda Allen), Room 12-A

49er’s GROUP You will be going Bowling TONIGHT, following services. Please see Don or Leisa Williams if you have any questions.

RESPONSES We commend the following people, for responding to the Lord’s invitation last Sunday: Patsy Pitts, DeKayla Erwin, and Pat Thompson. Please keep them in your prayers for strength and to be better Christian examples.

We are in need of plastic bags for the Food Pantry. If you have some, you can donate, please bring them and place outside of the pantry door or outside of the office.

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Ephesians 4:29

SINGING NIGHT This Wednesday, August 29th, we will all meet in the auditorium for singing.

Clanton is CANCER FREE! Thank God-He is our Great Physician. Please keep praying that Angi will soon be Cancer Free! Thank you for all your prayers, texts, calls, cards, visits, food, and for those who drove to Birmingham for Clanton’s surgery. We have received Amazing Grace. We love you ALL! Clanton & Carolyn Poole Thank you all for the prayers, visits, and calls during my recent hospital and rehab stay. I am doing better but still got a long way to go. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. Also, thank you to Linda Young for the bags of goodies! Nolan Burns (father of Sonya Cox)

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8.26 I SHINE 8.29 I MIAMI ICE

9.5 I KFC 9.8 I MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT

9.9 I TNT 9.12 I DINNER & DEVO

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8And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”

Isaiah 6:8

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Upcoming Events

SHINE TODAY at 4:30 PM the 5th-12th grades will go to SHINE at Heritage Christian University. Miami Ice Wednesday August 29th the Sr. Youth will go to Miami Ice following service. Make sure to bring money. Kids for Christ (KFC) On September 5th the Jr. Youth and Family will have KFC in the lighthouse at 6 PM. We hope to have you all there for dinner, devo, and an activity! Middle School Night September 8th all those in 5th-8th grades are encouraged to attend a middle school night. We will go to dinner, and have an activity. You don’t want to miss it! TNT Sunday September 9th the Sr. Youth will have TNT at 6 PM at the home of Todd and Joy Chastain.

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Lads 2 leaders Regist rat ion deadl ine is September 16 th! I f you plan to par t icipate, we must have your regist rat ion forms, and you must be signed up on the sign up sheets. The L2L board is located by the church off ice (old youth group bul le t in board). Al l forms and sign up sheets are located at the L2L bul le t in board.

Larry Brock

Harold Hines Donald Green

Gary Morris

Mark Vanhorn Ronnie Putnam

August 26th: Jewell Gooch Todd Chastain

Brenda Hames Janet Putnam

East- Calvin & Laverne Miles West-Rotha Smith/Patty Hunt

Mack Weatherford Levi Rikard Luke Woodfin Wesley Warner Camden Wells Jeff Campbell

Kevin Clemons Kenneth Cox

Camden Wells Mack Weatherford Wesley Warner

AUGUST MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH

Jesus Gallardo (Hispanic Ministry) Chisholm Hills Church of Christ

2810 Chisholm Road Florence, AL 35630

jrgallardo75@gmail.com

AUGUST

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Seminar Florence Boulevard Church of Christ

Saturday, September 15,2018 Don Williams, Instructor

Schedule: 8:00-8:30 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30-9:20 am Dementia 101: What Is It? 9:20-9:30 BREAK 9:30-10:20 am Dementia: The World Of The Caregiver 10:20-10:30 BREAK 10:30-11:10 am Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding The World Of The Patient 11:10-11:20 BREAK 11:20 am-12 noon Diagnosis & Treatment: What Can We Do To Help Them? What Can We Do To Help Ourselves?

To Pre-Register for this FREE Seminar… Call Sonya at Florence Blvd Church of Christ 256-766-3617 or Don Williams 256-366-3327

Don has taught Grief Support Classes for 25+years. He is certified as a Professional Care Partner with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and has been conducting seminars on this topic since 2011.

AM: "Perseverance in Prayer" (Luke 18: 1-8) PM: "Singing with Understanding: As the Deer" (John 4: 13-14)