Chase Amyx Mitch Friend
Chris Burris John Kail
Steve Cobb Terry Lawler
Brian Dahl Tim Wolters
Bruce Chilton Jeff Klein
Venton Haskins Jeff Treat
Don Johnson Bryan Vanwinkle
Doug Johnson Mark Viguet
David Kail
Sunday
Worship 8:15 & 10:30 AM
Bible Study 9:30 AM
Children’s Bible Hour 10:50 AM
Evening Worship 5:00 PM
Iglesia de Cristo
Evening Worship 6:00 PM
Wednesday
Ladies’ Bible Class 10:00 AM
Bible Classes 7:00 PM
Phillip Bates Pulpit Minister
Dwight Samuel Associate Minister
Shaun Jordan Campus Minister
Chris Livingston
Mainor Perez Hispanic Minister
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1222 W. Sunset, Springfield MO 65807
The Pursuit of Happiness Psalm 1:1-3 Dwight Samuel
The Heart of the 10 Commandments Deuteronomy 4:9-14 Phillip Bates
TODAY’S LESSONS
Good morning and welcome to Sunset! We are honored by your presence and are looking forward to worshiping our great God together! If you were here last week you know we have just begun a new series on the Sermon on the Mount on Sunday mornings. Today, Dwight will talk to us about the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12. I know we will all be blessed by the word today!
What a wonderful Family Night we had last Sunday evening! The worship was powerful, the new Growth Groups were full of energy, and of course, the casseroles you brought were delicious. Over the course of the next 3 months (March, April, and May) you will be encouraged to meet together 3 times. To align with our 2020 theme, one of these meetings will hopefully be a service project your group can participate in together. We pray these groups are a blessing to you as you fellowship with and serve alongside your brothers and sisters at Sunset!
When you pray, be sure to remember Ed and Sharon Hawkins. Sharon re-sponded to the invitation for prayer last Sunday morning regarding Ed’s health. He is doing better, but still has a long way to go to full recovery. Along with Ed, let’s be intentional about lifting up the many of our number who are currently experiencing a variety of health issues.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Rom. 15:13 ESV).
Phillip
FAMILY FOCUS
Sam Hammock has developed pneumonia but remains at Birch Pointe Health and Rehab. Prayers are welcome. If you’d like to send a card, he is in room 22.
Ed Hawkins is now at Quail Creek, Cedar 66 for rehab. Sarah Gooch is recovering at home. John Penner’s dad, John, has been moved to a hospice care facility. Sarah Sweet is home with an upper respiratory infection. Please remember Jim and Sue Andrews in your prayers as they are
going through health struggles. Jeanie Enloe’s brother-in-law, Terry Thompson, is doing better. He re-
mains in the hospital in Quincy IL. Prayers are welcome. Joe Ryan’s building manager, Lacey Powell, lost her father recently and
asked for prayers. Please remember the tornado victims in Tennessee, where at least 24
people were killed, 6 of whom were members of the church there. Prayers and sympathy to Venton Haskins on the loss of his brother,
Vernon Haskins on February 29th. Graveside services were held Wednesday at Sparta Cemetery.
MARCH 8TH, 2020 RECENT PRAYER CONCERNS
Speak with an Elder on Call about anything you would like the elders to discuss or to arrange to meet with the elders.
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Don Johnson 887‐2687
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FAMILY CALENDAR
WEEKLY STATISTICS 3/1 Bible Class 330
AM Worship 550
(1st– 255 & 2nd– 299)
PM Worship 200 Wednesday 240
Contribution Budget
Wed. C4C @ MSU 20
Iglesia de Cristo
Worship 12
Jim & Sue Andrews, Laverne Brown, Thetia Lowry (Carol Burnam’s mom), Linda Chambliss, Glenn Chayer, Larry Collins, Brandon & Ryan Cox (Brent & Melanie Cox’s sons), Charlie & Patty Crain (Angie Klein’s parents) Alma Cummins, Christine Davis, Jim & Jackie Farrell, Frank Gil-more, Rosemary Halcomb, Bob Han-cock, Judy Jewell, Pauline Jones (Linda Thomas’ mom), John Martin, Donna Mas-sey, Pam McKnight, John & Joan Penner (John Penner’s parents), Mary Purdom, John & Jessie Seavers, Ken Stewart & Paul Williams.
CONTINUING PRAYER YOUTH AND FAMILY “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path”
The youth and I are at our annual retreat and Psalm 119 verse 105 is our theme. It’s just like the song and the focus is on the word of God. Like one of our youth said in class Wednesday, ‘without the word, we’re lost walking in darkness’!
Bibles are so accessible. Most of us have several between our book shelves and our apps, we could be reading the scriptures within seconds. So, why aren’t we? My point isn’t to make us feel bad because we don’t read our Bibles enough, but rather to encourage you with a couple of ideas.
In the first century, Christians came together to hear the word of God read, then they told and retold and shared that message over and over throughout the week to their families, their friends, their neighbors, and their coworkers. They were living out Deuteronomy 6:4-9. The word of God was living in them when they didn’t have a Bible or even a scroll to take home. They relied upon coming together in community to hear the scriptures read. We have so much access to it now it actually gets forgotten and buried under our thirst for entertainment.
During a recent interview, a survey by the Center for Bible Engagement was quoted to have found a surprising truth. They surveyed 40,000 people and found that reading their Bibles once a week had little impact. Two times – nothing. Three times – a tiny blip. Four times – a HUGE spike off the charts. Wow! So, if you struggle sitting down by yourself and reading through the Bible. Take HEART and find another way to consume it! Join a Bible Class, listen to an au-dio Bible, or share a verse on social media. Find some variety in the ways you consume it and then share it!
Chris Livingston 501.388.5757 (Text me)
LTC
3/08 No Chorus or Puppet
Practice today!
5‐6PM —BB, BQ, & BR
3/11 No Small Group Chr.
Children’s Bible Hour (ages 2-K) Meet in Multi-purpose Rm 5A after commun-
ion—when dismissed. Sunday Evening Prayer Meeting 4:30PM Meet in Rm #4B. Ladies’ Monday Sewing Group Anyone is welcome to join the group. Ladies’ Breakfast Mar. 10th @ 8:30AM Meet in Denny’s, 4760 S. Campbell. Ladies’ Wed. Morning Class 10AM Meet in Rm 4B. Wednesday Night Meals 5:30—6:15pm Sign up today to eat Wednesday night. Early Ladies’ Breakfast Mar. 12th 6:45AM
Jimmy’s Egg, 3837 S Campbell. Semi-Monthly Elder Mtg Mar. 15th @ 2:30PM Elders meet in the Library. Semi-Annual Fair Haven Paper Drive 3/15 Bring your paper products to the lobby! Mark Twain Clean Up Day March 21st Meet at South Haven Baptist Church 8AM-
Noon. Contact person—Chris Burris. Men’s Breakfast March 23rd @ 6:30am Cedars Restaurant, 3322 S. Campbell. Ladies’ Retreat March 27-29th @ Antlers
Last day to register is TODAY! Semi-Monthly Elder Mtg April 5th@ 2:30PM Elders meet in the Library. Spring Meeting—Parenting April 19th With Luke Dockery—AM & PM services,