July 28, 2013 Pennyrile CHURCH OF CHRIST On the web: www.pennyrilechurch.com Follow us on twitter: @pennyrilechurch Email us at: [email protected]Call Him (Mark 10:46-52) The ancipaon and tension is high and rising. Jesus is going to Jerusalem. He has told his disciples what is going to happen when he gets there, and he is going anyway. The image Mark paints for us is of Jesus walking far enough ahead of the people that there is space between he and everyone else. Jesus is followed at some distance by an amazed group of disciples. But remember this is a feast me. The roads were full of other pilgrims headed up to Jericho and then on to Jerusalem. The ones who followed the disciples were anxious, they were afraid. Then Jesus turns and tells his disciples again what was to happen to him. This prompted James and John (without Peter) to “do for us whatever we ask of you.” Jesus asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” and they replied for one to sit at his right and one at his leſt in his glory. Jesus response was that they didn’t know what they were asking, to which they countered, “We are able.” Jesus, then it seems, says fine, but I can’t give you what you ask for, it is for God to give. The others heard this and Jesus reminded them again that, “whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” The crowd passes through Jericho and is described as a “great multude”, no doubt carrying even more fear and anxiety. And at the side of the road there is a blind beggar. But not just any blind beggar – we know his name. He is the only person healed in Mark who is idenfied by name, and I believe this is no accident. He idenfies Jesus using the messianic language of “son of David.” Others who had idenfied Jesus as such were told to be quiet, which is what the crowd tells him to do. But he would not be deterred and for a second me he calls out. Think about all of the acon, and fear, and teaching, and amazement in the gospel of Mark. Then consider Jesus’ response to the cry, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” – Jesus stopped! “Call him.” Then Jesus asks Barmaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” The reply was simple and straighor- ward, “Master, let me receive my sight?” Jesus granted him his sight and said go your way. Barmaeus’ way, it turns out, was the same way Jesus was going – he followed Jesus. If you had one request, one thing to ask that Jesus do for you, what would it be? Would it be to be known as one who is close to Jesus or would it be simply to receive you sight. It is my prayer that I have the courage to ask for sight – Lord Jesus, help me to see, and in seeing I will know which way to go.
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July 28, 2013
Pennyrile CHURCH OF CHRIST
On the web: www.pennyrilechurch.com Follow us on twitter: @pennyrilechurch Email us at: [email protected]
Call Him
(Mark 10:46-52)
The anticipation and tension is high and rising. Jesus is going to Jerusalem. He has told his disciples what is
going to happen when he gets there, and he is going anyway. The image Mark paints for us is of Jesus
walking far enough ahead of the people that there is space between he and everyone else. Jesus is followed
at some distance by an amazed group of disciples. But remember this is a feast time. The roads were full of
other pilgrims headed up to Jericho and then on to Jerusalem. The ones who followed the disciples were
anxious, they were afraid.
Then Jesus turns and tells his disciples again what was to happen to him. This prompted James and John
(without Peter) to “do for us whatever we ask of you.” Jesus asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”
and they replied for one to sit at his right and one at his left in his glory. Jesus response was that they didn’t
know what they were asking, to which they countered, “We are able.” Jesus, then it seems, says fine, but I
can’t give you what you ask for, it is for God to give. The others heard this and Jesus reminded them again
that, “whoever would be great among you must be your servant.”
The crowd passes through Jericho and is described as a “great multitude”, no doubt carrying even more fear
and anxiety. And at the side of the road there is a blind beggar. But not just any blind beggar – we know his
name. He is the only person healed in Mark who is identified by name, and I believe this is no accident. He
identifies Jesus using the messianic language of “son of David.” Others who had identified Jesus as such were
told to be quiet, which is what the crowd tells him to do. But he would not be deterred and for a second
time he calls out. Think about all of the action, and fear, and teaching, and amazement in the gospel of
Mark. Then consider Jesus’ response to the cry, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” – Jesus stopped!
“Call him.”
Then Jesus asks Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” The reply was simple and straightfor-
ward, “Master, let me receive my sight?” Jesus granted him his sight and said go your way. Bartimaeus’ way,
it turns out, was the same way Jesus was going – he followed Jesus.
If you had one request, one thing to ask that Jesus do for you, what would it be? Would it be to be known as
one who is close to Jesus or would it be simply to receive you sight. It is my prayer that I have the courage to
ask for sight – Lord Jesus, help me to see, and in seeing I will know which way to go.
Thank you for worshipping with us today!
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Order of Worship
For Today
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Worship Leader: Randy Travis
Call to Worship: Dan Rust
#853 When We All Get To Heaven
#851 I’ll Fly Away
Prayer: Louis Stanley
That’s Why We Praise Him
Lord’s Supper
Roger Matheny Tim Teel
James Allen Mark Wilkerson
Steve Stoltz Bill Brown
Presiding: Tim Teel
#701 My Jesus I Love Thee
Contribution
Dismiss for Children’s Church
#470 Victory In Jesus
Prayer: Wayne Adams
Scripture Reading: Terry Goodale; Mark 10:46-52
Sermon: Sean Niestrath
Redeemer
Benediction/ Congregational Reading:
Mark 10:43b-45
ALTERNATES:
Please meet
in case you are needed
to serve as a substitution for the Lord’s Supper:
JULY : Daniel Davis
Darin Swaidner
AUGUST: Bill Brown
Larry Keith
Privileged to Serve
Sunday July 28, 2013
Monitor: Johnny Allen
Nursery: Sam Curry
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Worship Leader: Randy Travis
Call to Worship: Ronny Stubblefield
Prayer: Dan Rust
Prayer: James Rust
Scripture Reading: Quincy Stephenson
Monitor: Kenneth Ashby
Nursery: Betty Rust
Serving the Lord’s Table
Bryce Kittinger David Stubblefield
Gage Dillingham Hunter Mathis
Hans Niestrath Jon Stubblefield
Presiding: Bryce Kittinger Prepare communion:
August: Cunningham
For The Record:
Last Sunday
Bible Class 76
Worship 116
Contribution $4,296.00
Wednesday: 80
Back to School cookout at Bryce & Whitney’s on August 4th.
Remember to read Genesis chapters 12 thru 17 for Wednesday night class!
We need a teacher for Wednesday night’s K—2nd grade class. Please let Cindy or Donna know if you are willing to teach!
There will be a Baby Shower for the Blanton’s TODAY from 2 –4 pm. IT’S A GIRL! They are registered at Walmart.
The Sunday 6 pm Encouragement Group will meet at the building for cards tonight.
Wednesday night, July 31, our speaker will be Jamey Boone.
Common Garments Ministry is hosting a “Back-To-School Party” on August 3rd from 10—4 pm. 225 bags of FREE school supplies will be given away! Also, LOTS of games, as well as a silent auction to benefit “Elizabeth’s House”. Let everyone know! De-tails on the bulletin board.
Our next Ministry Meeting is Monday, August 5th at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Remember in Prayer:
*Jana Scott’s mother fell and broke her hip. She had surgery on Thursday, and should move into a regular room this weekend.
They are optimistic she will regain her walking ability.
*PRAISE GOD! Rita Frazier, Barbara Frederick’s sister-in-law, received word that her lung cancer is in remission.
*Charles Frazier, Barbara’s brother, needs prayer
*Jordan Nichols, 5 year old friend of Ishmael’s, skull injury *Dr. Terry Cunningham, is in need of a stem cell transplant *Rita Frazier, Barbara Frederick’s sister-in-law, lung cancer *Sherry Phillips, Barbara Frederick’s sister, second back surgery *Terry Rakestraw got a great report following his last round of chemo! His wife is still fighting her cancer. *Louis Stanley’s sister, Genevieve *”Tip” Herrin, Teresa Herrin’s father, lung cancer *Michael Skultety, cancer *Len Obryant, cancer *Marcie Winstead, breast cancer *Eunice Randolph, lung cancer *Ellen Sloop, friend of Phyllis Gunkel’s, lung transplant *Larry & Bonnie Sims, friend of Allen’s, health issues *Dr. Scott Gaines, cancer *Aaron Reding, friend of Keith Tapp, late stage ALS *Denise Baxter, Reva McConnell’s niece, breast cancer
