Trenton church of Christ Trenton church of Christ 151 Bond Street151 Bond Street

PO Box 549 Trenton, GA 30752PO Box 549 Trenton, GA 30752

Phone: 423/785-7885 E-mail: trentonelders@yahoo.com

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OUR ELDERS Ricky Breeden 423/309-0527 Don Puryear 706/820-8167 Don Walker 423/785-7885

*Ken Wheeler 423/421-9155 *Elder on Call September

OUR DEACONS Felix Cruz, Jr. 347/403Felix Cruz, Jr. 347/403--52625262 Tommy Knox 423/605Tommy Knox 423/605--32013201

OUR MINISTER : Don Walker 423-785-7885

Walker’s Wanderings

The Toughest Public Prayer I Ever Prayed September 11, 2001 was a day that I, along with most Americans over the age of 20, will never forget. From a routine Tuesday morning working at the radio station, doing the news, sports and listening to the calls from a lot of disgruntled folks discussing a recently proposed local property tax increase, all was lost in the news that came across our TV at just a few minutes before 9 AM CT in Ashland, AL. The horror of a terrible accident soon gave way to the unbelievable feeling of concern as it became increasingly evident that on a number of fronts our nation had been attacked. It would unfold during the day that it was extremists from a strange religion we knew very little about that had carried out the attacks. I, along with millions across our country and around the world tried to wrap our minds around why something like this would be done? How could it happen? As I struggled to wander through the day and wonder what changes this day would bring to our country and my family, I decided that I would attend a gospel meeting in Ohatchee, AL that night just as I had planned. I was determined through the day that one of the things these cowardly murderers was not going to steal from me and my family was our ability to live a normal and blessed life. As Jamie and I rode to the church building that night it was unusually quiet as we listened to the radio and were encouraged by the stories of folks found alive and saddened by the staggering numbers of the dead estimated to be lost in this horrific day. As we arrived at the church building there were the usual greetings and, of course, the conversation turned quickly to the events of the day. As the service time neared, the preacher and elders asked a number of local preachers to lead prayers. The gospel meeting was going to be a prayer service that night which I thought was extremely appropriate. As a group of preachers and elders met in a classroom, Wayne began making assignments on different topics to pray for during the service. The topics included the usual things, our country, the families of the victims, the rescue workers , and then he looked at me and said, “Don, please lead a prayer for the families of the men who did this and our enemies.” I was taken back by this request. Obviously I have read Jesus’ admonitions to pray for our enemies but never before had it been so real. Here just 10 hours after this cowardly event, I was asked to pray for our enemies. After each person would pray, Wayne would tell what the next prayer would be concerning. He introduced me and as I began to try and pray emotions overwhelmed me. After a few seconds, that seemed forever, I regained most of my composure and offered a prayer, interrupted often by tears, for our enemies. It truly was the toughest public prayer I have ever led but in the years since, it has helped me to grow. As I reflect back on it, I realized that there is much more to our relationship with God, and others, besides what is going on at the time. God truly does see the big picture and the hope of redemption for the whole world including the families of those who killed so many on that horrible day. It truly was a unique learning experience for me. I Love and Appreciate You! Don

ORDER OF WORSHIP Announcements: Don Puryear

SUNDAY 10:30 AM

Lead Singing: Matt Wheeler Opening Prayer: Jeff Franklin Scripture: Matthew 6:33 Lesson: Don Walker Preside at Lord’s Table: Ken Wheeler

Assist: Bruce Turner Ryan Griffin Spencer Turner Andy Breeden

Closing Prayer: Dylan Knox 6:00 PM

Lead Singing: Johnie Mosley Opening Prayer: Ivan Wallin Lesson: Don Walker Closing Prayer: Rick Breeden

WEDNESDAY

7:00 PM Lead Singing: Dylan Knox Opening Prayer: Johnie Mosley Invitation: Dakota Holder Closing Prayer: Felix Cruz, Jr

We l c o m e t o o ur V i s i t orsWe l c o m e t o o ur V i s i t ors !! What a great thing to have you visiting with us today The weather may be cold or warm but the greeting you will find in here is always warm and friendly! We hope this visit will not be your last and that you will return at your earliest con-

venience, If you live in the area and are looking for a place to work and worship, we don’t think you could find a better place than here. We have one goal and that is to get to heaven by the grace of God. While we are on the earth we want to serve God

in every way possible. We would love for you to join in this great effort together. Should you have any ques-tions or want to know more information, ask any of us and

we’ll be happy to visit with you more!

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O Boundless Love By J. Randal Matheny

O boundless Love, to those who hate Show mercy, kindness to the cruel; To them who rail, insult, berate, Let humble goodness be our rule. To vengeful foes who strike our face, Make us disciples turn the cheek, To calls for rights, let us show grace, Toward haughty noses make us meek. For we, above all else, desire, In all affairs, in peace and strife, To show your Self — to this aspire — Like Christ who gave his perfect life.

SUNDAY 09/11

Bible Classes 67

AM Worship 94 2017 Lads to Leaders $2153

PM Worship 63

WEDNESDAY 09/14 Bible Classes 58

Contribution $2735

E V I D E N C E S O F O U R L O V E

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

SATURDAY SATURDAY 9:00 AM9:00 AM--1 PM1 PM

Trenton Ladies DayTrenton Ladies Day Cindy Colley Cindy Colley will be our speaker on

the topic Avoiding Land Avoiding Land

Mines in our LivesMines in our Lives 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Breakfast and Registration 12 Noon 12 Noon Lunch

Child Care will be provided.

We have copies of Michael Shank’s and many other

books in the lobby. These are proven tools to open

the doors to studies and to help lead people to Christ. Take and use these tools!

TT YY GG NEWSNEWS AND NOTESNOTES

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Those in Need of Our PrayersThose in Need of Our Prayers

NEXT SUNDAY Two of our young adults, Zack Breeden and Matt Wheeler will be speaking for us. Matt will be speaking Sunday morning and Zack will speak for us on Sunday night. Both of these fine young men are sons of two of our elders and we look forward to hearing the thoughts they share with us.

Nancy Bernhardt doing better Randy Brown, Macara’s uncle is home and better Floyd Crane is recovering Dennis Hicks needs prayer Jackie Hill recovering from her procedure& doing well Mary Francis Hill prayer April Hines for cancer

Joey Marquez for a brain cyst Ed McCloud for aneurysm Annette McGuire is in pain man-agement Patrick McGuire recovering Buddy McKenzie tests. Niki Privitt for cancer. Arlette Puryear kidney stone procedure & doing well at home

Truman Roberts for cancer Geneva Tinker in Hospice Vicki Walker more tests Roy Washington cancer Johnny Warren had 7 bypasses Mitzi Webb for cancer Sara Welden procedure on her back. Jewel Whitley is recovering

Trenton church of Christ Trenton church of Christ Ladies’ DayLadies’ Day

Next SaturdayNext Saturday September 24September 24

9 AM9 AM--1 PM1 PM Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast and Lunch

includedincluded Plan to be Here!Plan to be Here!

A Chance to Help Last week a young preacher in his late 20’s with a wife and two children was struck by a bus on his motorcycle while returning home from preaching. He has worked with us in our Philip-pines work without pay. He has serious head injuries and his expenses are currently over $4000 after insurance. If you would like to help with this you can give it to Don Walker and he will send it October 1.

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SUNDAY MORNING OUTLINESUNDAY MORNING OUTLINE Putting God First

Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6 I. Putting God First on A. Our Priority Lists 2 Tim 2:15 B. In Our Daily Lives Ti 2:11-12 Mt 5:14-16 C. In our Worship to Him Le 10:1-3; Mt 15:8 II. When We Put Him First We Show : A. God How Important He is to Us Job 1:8;He 4:16;Ps 1:2; 2 Pe 3:14-17 B. Others What is Important to Us 1 Jn 2:6 C. Examples of Those Who Did: 1. Enoch He 11:5;Jud14-15 2. Abraham Ge 12:1;He 11:8 3. Paul Ac 9;3ff, 9:22 4. Christ Lk 22:42;Jn 19:30 III. When We DON’T Put God First A. God is Displeased 1 Ki 9:6-9; Ps 14:2 B. Others Are Hindered Ga 2:11-13 C. Our Souls are Put At Risk Mk 12:30; Co 2:18

SUNDAY EVENING OUTLINESUNDAY EVENING OUTLINE Lessons From A Snake About BaptismLessons From A Snake About Baptism

Numbers 21:5Numbers 21:5--99 I. We Can Learn from the Old Testament Ro 15:4 A. The Old Law as a Law is fulfilled Co 2:14-15; He 9:15 B. Trying to Live by the Old Law today Ga 5:4 C. IF we Could Live by the Old Law today, Christ’s death would be meaningless Ga 2:21 II. The Story of the Brass Snake A. God led Israel out of Egypt and many times they complained B. On this occasion God punished them with poisonous snakes biting them III. God Offered Healing A. It took FAITH in believing God B. It took OBEDIENCE to look at the snake C. This is Still True today 1 Jn 2:3-5 IV. Lessons A. This Was Not SNAKE Salvation B. It Was NOT Healing by Moses

Trenton Ladies’ Day Our Ladies’ Day with Cindy Colley will be September 24, 2016. It will be a great day of growing in God’s Word and in our relationships with each other. Mark your calendar for all ladies from high school age and up! There is a sign up sheet to help bring food for this great event. It is on the bulletin board in the lobby.

Why Aren’t You More Involved? If you look at the calendar for each month for the activities for the congregation here, there is something for just about every age group, every month that is an activity besides our worship and Bible studies. Certainly being part of our weekly worship and Bible studies are an important indicator of your love and faithfulness to God. He also intends for us to be a family and that involves more than just being in the group worship and Bible studies. There are great people in this family of believers and if you are not taking advantage of the opportuni-ties to fellowship with them outside of worship , you are missing out on a wonderful part of this life for you and chance to encourage others!