“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land...” (Ezekiel 22:30).

The weekly bulletin published by

NESBIT CHURCH OF

C H R I S T

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Preacher Jason Hilburn Phone: 662-429-3110 Email: jasonhilburn@yahoo.com Jason’s Site: www.TheBibleDomain.com Works Supported Children's Homes, Paragould, AR Gospel Broadcasting Network In Search of the Lord's Way Kakinada, India Murmansk, Russia—Far East/World Ev. Memphis School of Preaching Students Patrick Swayne—Singapore: Four Seas The church of Christ in Darien, GA Tim Wilkes, II—NetCasters Schedule of Services Sundays Morning Bible Class 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Wednesdays Bible Class 7:00 P.M.

NESBIT CHURCH OF

C H R I S T 685 Nesbit Road Nesbit, MS 38651

662-429-6661

www.nesbitchurchofchrist.org

A Few Words from the Preacher

We have been having a great VBS so far! Our attendance was 165 on Monday night and 148 on Tuesday night. Monday’s attendance broke the record for at least the past 5 or 6 years, Ray Chamberlain confirmed. A lot of work has been put into VBS as usual, and I’m thankful for everybody’s hard work. Jason

What Would Nehemiah Say About Us?

Adam B. Cozort

The Book of Nehemiah is one of my personal favorites

in the Old Testament. It is the inspired diary of the man who

oversaw the rebuilding of the wall in Jerusalem after the

return from captivity. The rebuilding of the wall was a feat not

often seen because of the ways and means by which it was

accomplished. People from all walks of life were working on

the project. In Chapter 3 there is an extensive list of the

builders of the wall. They were rulers and common men,

priests and craftsmen, people of Jerusalem and families from

the outlying towns and villages, men and women. All came

together to work on this great project, and the whole wall was

built in a mere 52 days because the people had a mind to

work (Nehemiah 4:6; 6:15).

However, within that list of workers in Nehemiah 3

there is one very interesting statement made by the author.

He recorded in verse 5, “And next unto them the Tekoites

repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of

their Lord.” Of all the people in the region, and of all of those

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listed as physically assisting with this project, the Tekoite nobles are the only ones stated to

have refused the work of building the wall. The reasons for their actions could be many, but

the excuses are not enumerated in the text. What is important is that when the time came

for the work to be done, they were absent.

Seeing this particular statement causes me to consider another question. What if

Nehemiah were to write about the works done in our congregations, laying out the

individuals and families that were fulfilling the duties and works of the church in each

location? What would he say about my family and me?

It has often been repeated that in most congregations 10% of the people do 90% of

the work. While in my experience I have no doubt of the general truth of such a statement,

such is not the way it should be. We have a responsibility to be working in the kingdom of

the Lord (John 9:4; James 1:25). The Lord’s church is not the place for the lazy or the self-

absorbed, but for the servant and the workman (Matthew 20:1-16, 27-28). Therefore, it

should be the case in every congregation that 100% of the work is done by 100% of the

people. It is understood that there are varying degrees of ability and areas of expertise, but

there is always more than enough work to go around. There is always the need for more

hands and hearts willing to devote themselves to the task.

If Nehemiah were to write about your congregation and you, what would he say?

Would he write of you as he did of so many in his time, how they took of their time, energy

and resources to ensure that the work was accomplished to the best of their abilities? Or,

would he write of you as he did of the Tekoite nobles, that while others worked around you,

you did nothing but stand back and watch?

Let us always be willing to put our hands to the task. There will never be too many

workers in the kingdom of God, but there are often far less than there should be. We must

respond to the Lord’s tasks in the same manner that the people responded to Nehemiah.

“Let us rise up and build” (Nehemiah 2:18). www.gospelgazette.com

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IF WALLS COULD TALK VBS with Nesbit church of Christ, July 11-15, 7PM-8:30PM Classes for all ages! 685 Nesbit Road, Nesbit, MS 38651

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NESBIT CHURCH OF C H R I S T

685 Nesbit Road Nesbit, MS 38651

Our Record

Wednesday Bible Class……….……………………………….………….......74

Sunday Morning Bible Class…………………...................................64

Sunday Morning Worship…………………....…................................72 Sunday Evening Worship………………………………………..…………….63

Contribution.................................................................$2,712.00

Privileged to Serve on July 17th

Announcements – Brandon Swanson Scripture Reading – Matthew Williams

The Lord’s Table

Richard Gordon…..………………….………………………Matthew Williams Quentin Tindle………………………..…………….………….....Cullen Moore

Youth Assistant for PM this month—Steven Chalmers

Leading Prayer – A.M.

O – Trey Bledsoe.............................................C – Braden Hilburn

Leading Prayer – P.M.

O – Patrick Hughes......................................C – Landon Chalmers

Those leading in worship are kindly asked to dress respectfully.

Hear the Gospel on TV, Radio, or the Internet!

Wednesdays 9:30 P.M. on WTWV 23.................................................Good News Today Fridays - 11:00 A.M. on WTWV 23...............................Good News Today Sundays 6:00 A.M. on WGN……………........................In Search of the Lord’s Way 6:30 A.M. on WTWV 23.................................................Good News Today 6:30 A.M. on Dish Network Ch. 267..............................Good News Today 6:30 A.M. on DirecTV Ch. 376.......................................Good News Today 8:00 A.M. on AM Radio 560.......................Gary Colley, The Truth in Love 8:30 A.M. on AM Radio 560..................Anchor of the Soul Radio Program

You can also go to www.gbntv.org for 24 / 7 teaching.

What Must We Do To Be Saved?What Must We Do To Be Saved?What Must We Do To Be Saved?What Must We Do To Be Saved?

1. Learn the Truth (John 6:45; Rom. 10:17).

2. Believe in Christ (John 8:24; 1 Cor. 15:1-4).

3. Repent of sins (Acts 17:30).

4. Confess faith in Christ (Matt. 10:32; Acts 8:37).

5. Be baptized in the name of Christ for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:20-21).

In Our Prayers NEW UPDATES THIS WEEK: Corinne Elkins—health problems. Garland Elkins—chemo for Classic Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Josephine Gill—physical therapy for pain. Judy Moore (Flora Dugan’s daughter-in-law)—cottonmouth bite. Lucille Boling—health problems. Noah Briscoe—undergoing tests. Sue Brown—improving. Jim Burton—dealing with pain. Jean Butler—gel injections for knees. Joanna Dickison—severed 2 ligaments in foot; good dr. report. Tangie Elam (Jeannette Gordon’s sister-in-law)—cancer and needs hip replacement. Louise Flood (Janice Moore’s sister)—multiple strokes and very high blood pressure. Olivia Flood (Janice Moore’s mother)—heart issues. Willie Grady (Curtis Grady’s father)—aggressive leukemia; treatments; no visitors plz. Jack Hill (friend of Sandra Morris)—heart and lung problems. Genella Holmes—shoulder pain. Lester Holmes—kidney and back problems. Frances Isom—recovering well from a fall. Allen Johnson (Amanda Hilburn’s father)—in pain after rotator cuff and torn bicep surgery. Benita Kanins (Michelle Hadaway’s 90 yr. old grandmother)—not doing well. Joyce McCain (friend of Beverly Dye)—liver cancer returned. Raeleigh McCartha—baby girl; bone marrow transplant recovery. Sarah Helen Merritt (Carrol Harris’ sister-in-law)—recovering from broken hip. Carolyn Miller (Nancy Pickett’s sister-in-law)—stage 4 lung cancer; also in liver. Bobby Milo (friend of Sandra Morris’ sister)—cancer. Bob Mitchell (friend of Sandra Morris)—doing better with cancer treatments. Tarrence Moore—recurring neck pain. Sandra Morris—osteoporosis; arthritis, sciatic nerve pain. Carol Oglesby (Carrol Harris’ sister-In-law)—cancer treatments. John Louis Pickle (grandson of Lester and Genella Holmes)—recovering from motorcycle wreck. Patricia Pierce (friend of the Hilburns)—stints for blockages. Martha Pounders—blood pressure issues. Frances Swindol (neighbor of Lucy Chamberlain)—requests prayers. Rylie Tillman—changes being made to help her gain weight. Mary Telford—health problems. Alyce Vincent—staying with family in other places often. Jean Webb—recovering from a major stroke; very weak.; fell twice recently; weaker. James Yates (friend of Jim Burton)—rehabilitation.

Also continue to remember... Mickey and Betty Anderson, Negial Brisco, Serobia Chandler, Flora Dugan, Estie Ennis, Jeannette Gaines, Josephine Gill, Karie Hale, Martha Hopkins, Lori Howard, Elizabeth Johnson, Jamie Mercer, Marjean Mercer, Elnora Moore, Sarah Morris, Nell Shelly, Mary Telford, Rylie Tillman, Betty and Wiley Tuggle, Danella and Stephen Vaughn, Janet Walker.

UPCOMING EVENTS July 11-15…………………………………….VBS at Nesbit—If Walls Could Talk July 24……………………………..…...Deadline for desserts for Power Lectures July 24-28……………………………………………...Southaven Power Lectures Aug. 1………………………………………………..Children’s Homes Food Truck