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July 20, 2003
Laurelwood Church of Christ On-line Bulletin
Volume 1, Issue 29
Call to Worship
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble.
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wonderful works to the children of men.
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving,and tell his deeds with songs of joy.
Scripture: II Corinthians 13:5,6
Announcements
 Summer BBQ Kickoff
Rick & Wini will be hosting this evenings BBQ at 6:00 PM. Directions and a sign up list is on the foyer table. Please remember to bring chairs as well as your food item.
Game Night
On Saturday, July 26th, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Let the Boyles know if you are coming as they will be ordering pizza. What to bring? Money for pizza, games, and munchies.
Hope to see you there!
All in the Family
The new phone directory is here, pick up your copy today!
Summer Youth Series
We are looking for someone to drive and chaperone the teens July 27th to Chestmont C of C in Pottstown, PA. If you are willing please see Daniel. Just a reminder to the teens Keith will be taking you to King of Prussia on August 3rd.
Next time you are out why not pick up some snacks that can be given to the kids during children’s worship and Wednesday night. Thanks
 Prayer Requests
The Lovelace’s as they struggle with changes happening in their lives.
Marita Murtha & Family, as they morn the death of her husband, Jack .
The Piperakis’ as they adjust to life without Toshiko.
Linda & Crystal Hilberbrand, Adam’s co-worker & daughter, having severe emotional trauma
The Durham, as they continue to seek options for Susan’s liver cancer.
The Peoples, as John is seeking employment.
Listening Hearts at Laurelwood:
You can now email your prayer requests to church staff; write to listeninghearts@laurelwoodchurch.org
Your request will be kept confidential and NOT be published in the bulletin unless you specify otherwise.
1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, ... I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgivings be made for all ...
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Family Gatherings
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7-13-03
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Family Finances
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7-13-03
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Sunday Bible Study:
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48
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Last Week:
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$1,086
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Sunday AM Worship:
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71
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Last Month’s Average:
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$1,705
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Sunday PM Worship:
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4
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Budget Goal:
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$1,725
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Wednesday:
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26
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2002 Weekly difference
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($ -37)
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Know Him, Love Him, Share Him
Know Him...
Encouragement from John and Brenda. Thought for your journey:
It pleases God when you have faith enough
in the midst of your disappointment to put your hope and expectations in Him.
Love Him...
Quart Size Pulpit
Russsian comedian Yakov Smirnoff in America on Six Rubles a Day wrote: I was not prepared for the incredible variety of products available in American grocery stores. While on my first shopping trip I saw powdered milk. You just add water an you get milk. Then I saw powdered orange juice. Just add water and you get orange juice. Then I saw baby powder. I thought to myself, "What a country!"
Some Christians leave the impression that if you just add water to a sinner you get a Christian. Have a baby sprinkled and the child is saved, or get an adult immersed and he or she is on the road to Heaven. But baptism is not a magic potion; it is not an automatic ticket to eternal life. In fact, baptism is nothing more than getting wet if it isn't a genuine expression of belief and repentance.
Some have gone to the opposite extreme and treated baptism almost as a meaningless ordinance - something nice for a believer to do when it's convenient, but not really very significant in God's plan.
Why did Jesus walk 50 miles to the be baptized by John in the Jordan River? John's baptism was a baptism of repentance, and Jesus was perfect. No wonder John tried to deter him, saying "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" (Matthew 3:14)
For sinners such as I, baptism into Christ is an expression of repentance and an occasion of cleansing. (Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21) Dr. Beufrd Bryant once suggested, "The baptistery is a tomb and a womb - a tomb where we die to this world and a womb where we are born into God's kingdom."
The sinless Christ insisted on being baptized "to fulfill all righteousness." (Matthew 3:15) By being baptized, Jesus bore witness to the importance of baptism. He set an example for us to follow. He demonstrated humble obedience to the Father. But Jesus' baptism also served as a benchmark of change. It bore witness to a transition that was taking place in his life. Up to this point, it's likely he had been supporting his family by working as a carpenter. He had performed no miracle, preached no official sermon.
Now it was the time for him to announce a transition. The carpenter's tools were put aside. He was ready to begin his ministry as a special ambassador from heaven (Luke 3:21-23). John did not introduce him as the carpenter from Nazareth, but as the "The lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29) Immediately after Jesus' baptism, the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove and the voice of God thundered, "This is my son, whom I love, with him I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17) From this point on, Jesus' life was never the same.
Baptism alone isn't a magic formula that automatically forgives sin. But when it is the expression of a believing, repentant, obedient heart, it serves as a beautiful testimony to the world that. "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come!" (2 Cor. 5:17)
Bob Russell,
Southeast Christian Church via Tabernacle church of Christ Bulletin
Serve Him...
Communion: July: Wini Boyle, August: Tammy Cerquoni
Nursery: Today: Suzanne/Meghan, Next Week: Stacey/Allie
Laurelwood Times
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Sunday
Bible Study: 9:30am
Worship: 10:30am
Evening Worship: 6:00pm
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Wednesday
Mom’s Group: 10:00am-12:00pm
Mid-week Service: 7:00pm
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Refrigerator Reminders
Upcoming Events:
7/26/03 Game Night
7/26/03 Elementary II week @ Manatawny
7/27/03 Summer Youth Series Chesmont (Pottstown, PA).
7/29/03 Men’s Integrity Group
9/6/03 Saturday 9-12 Small Group Leaders Meeting
Contacts:
Office: 856.782.1100
Emergency: In the event of an emergency, contact Rick Boyle 856.662.2742 856.986.4876
Minister: Daniel Oden 856.419.4004
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