First Church of Christ 206 West Church Street

P.O. Box 301 Lynn, Indiana 47355

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The Lynn Christian is: Published by First Church of Christ in Lynn, Indiana on a bi-weekly basis for the distinct

purpose of informing its members and friends of its ministry of “making disciples” to the glory and honor of Christ her Head!

Vol. XXX11 July 24, 2018 No. 15

Facts and Figures: 07-15-17 General Fund $2096.00 07-15-17 Missions $ 524.00 07-22-18 General Fund $2228.00 07-22-18 Missions $ 557.00

The Lynn Christian

Seeing the Unseen God

There are things about God that we just cannot wrap our finite minds around, and that is where our faith is applied and prevails. “No man has seen God at any time; the only begotten God, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.” (John 1:18 NASB). One of the fundamental attributes we know about God is that He is omnipresent. In the midst of all creation, God is present everywhere simultaneously. David spoke of this understanding that we cannot escape the presence of God when he asked the rhetorical question, “Where can I go from Thy Spirit? Or where can I flee from Thy presence?” (Ps. 139:7 NASB). This necessitates an invisibility by God. Paul wrote about this to Timothy, “Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” (I Tim. 1:17 NASB). Yet, another foundational attribute of God is that He is omnipotent, all powerful. God possesses the power to manifest Himself into a tangible, visible form as He chooses to do so. In studying Old Testament Scripture we have seen God do this on various Continued...

Elders: Mike Alka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-993-0183 Jeff Boyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-744-1390 Rex Ratcliffe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-967-3509

Deacons: Ivan Brumbaugh Jim Norris Andy Glunt Bob Thornburg Scott Johnting Terry Yandl Bill Miller

Church Staff: Minister, Doug Nolen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-576-1338 Youth Program Coord., Philip Williams. . . . . . . . . 765-789-0834 Secretary, Robin Brumbaugh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-874-1826

July 29 FIFTH SUNDAY CARRY-IN MEAL 12:00pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church basement July 29 - Aug. 02 Randolph Southern Community VBS 6 - 8:30pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Church of Christ

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occasions through history. Just one instance we can see is in Genesis, chapter 18, when He, along with two angels, appeared in the physical form of men to Abraham. The passage we began with from John solves for us any contradiction that may come from these thoughts by revealing that when God does manifest Himself in a visible form to man, He presents Himself in the person of His only begotten Son, Jesus. Paul further resolves and explains, this concept for us, “For He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation.” (Col. 1:15 NASB). In an incomprehensible way for us as humans to grasp, the omnipresent, boundless God has taken on the appearance of a human to communicate a special message or bring about a divine purpose. These special manifestations are known by the name “theophanies.” And when we find one taking place in Scripture, each has been carried out by the Son of God, Jesus, before His incarnation upon the earth. How is it that we can see an invisible God now? We live on the other side of the incarnation of Jesus Christ as the Son of man that walked the earth, manifested to us to show us the way to eternal life and then ascended back to Heaven. Well, we now have the

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testimony of the Word of God to open our eyes to see Him. “And He (Jesus) is the radiance of His (God’s) glory and the exact representation of His nature…” (Heb. 1:3 NASB). We have faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and He declares to us vital truth that we can stand confidently in, “And he who beholds Me beholds the One who sent Me.” (John 12:45 NASB), and, “… He who has seen Me has seen the Father…” (John 14:9 NASB). It is possible to see the unseen… all done by the power of God. In His service, Doug

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Assisted Living/Nursing HomeAssisted Living/Nursing Home:: Ambassador Healthcare: (Room 130) Helen GesellAmbassador Healthcare: (Room 130) Helen Gesell Crown Pointe: Kathy RatliffCrown Pointe: Kathy Ratliff Forest Park: (Room 302) Gene Ann RileyForest Park: (Room 302) Gene Ann Riley Liberty Village: Karmen KellamsLiberty Village: Karmen Kellams Modoc Group Home: Rochella NewlandModoc Group Home: Rochella Newland Randolph Nursing Home: Eula NewlandRandolph Nursing Home: Eula Newland Randolph Nursing Home: Bob StewartRandolph Nursing Home: Bob Stewart Summer’s Pointe: Burnita JohntingSummer’s Pointe: Burnita Johnting (Room 47) Barbara Quick (Room 47) Barbara Quick (Room 38) Sue Spencer (Room 38) Sue Spencer ConcernsConcerns:: Ruth ColeRuth Cole Andy Glunt, throat (esophagus)Andy Glunt, throat (esophagus) Sue HaneySue Haney Connie Hartman (Doug Nolen’s mom)Connie Hartman (Doug Nolen’s mom) Kristi Johnting, cancerKristi Johnting, cancer Devon Loudy and family, brain cancer (15yr old)Devon Loudy and family, brain cancer (15yr old) Heather Mackey, thyroid (Robin B’s daughterHeather Mackey, thyroid (Robin B’s daughter--inin--law)law) Karen MeyersKaren Meyers Perry Meyers, Rosebud Village (Room 26)Perry Meyers, Rosebud Village (Room 26) Tammerrie Nolen, thyroid to be destroyed 07/24 (radiation)Tammerrie Nolen, thyroid to be destroyed 07/24 (radiation) Rob Nordyke, heartRob Nordyke, heart Steve, cancer (Deb Johnting’s brotherSteve, cancer (Deb Johnting’s brother--inin--law)law) Bob & Lois Stoker, health concernsBob & Lois Stoker, health concerns Pat Sturgis, hip surgery (The Springs of Richmond, Rm #222)Pat Sturgis, hip surgery (The Springs of Richmond, Rm #222) Ted & Judy ThompsonTed & Judy Thompson Louise Thornburg (The Springs of Richmond)Louise Thornburg (The Springs of Richmond)

MissionsMissions:: Vacation Bible School 2018Vacation Bible School 2018 Please be in prayer for the children and crew leaders, volunteers Please be in prayer for the children and crew leaders, volunteers and helpers. Pray for God’s guidance in the planting of seeds to and helpers. Pray for God’s guidance in the planting of seeds to help build His kingdom!help build His kingdom!

Next Week VBS is almost here! Don’t forget that we as a church family are serving the meal and snacks on the first night, Sunday, July 29th. All the food and preparation has been planned and being taken care of, but we still need volunteers to help serve. Please contact Philip/Cindy Williams or the church office and let us know that you are willing to help! Stop in on any given night and check out the activities happening at the Community VBS, here at First Church. Come and hear the children sing. Come and be a part of this community outreach.

Fifth Sunday in July Everyone is welcome to join us and stay for lunch on Sunday, July 29th for our Fifth Sunday Carry-In Meal. Please bring a covered dish to share. Tableware and drinks will be provided. Allergy Alert: No Peanut Products, Please!

The MacSaveny’s Are Coming! Please join us in welcoming Tim and Erin MacSaveny and their children here at First Church on Sunday, July 29th. They continue to work on the mission field in Africa (Tanzania) through Pioneer Bible Translators. Please come and listen to Tim give us an update on a mission that we help to support through our Missions giving. He will also bring us that morning’s message. We want to provide lunch for the MacSaveny family, so we are having a Fifth Sunday Carry-In Meal afterwards. Please note that their 3 year old child has a severe, high allergy to peanut products. So Please, No Peanut Products! Thank You.