“He became what we are that He might make us what He is.”
—Athanasius
August 16, 2024 “At a time when offenses abound, we should take great care to nurture peace — namely, public church peace, or unity in the church. We should also respect the church’s ordinances, particularly the ordinance of discipline … without unity church discipline has no weight. Also, stumbling blocks in their own nature tend to make divisions, and where unity is preserved, many people are kept on their feet who would otherwise fall. That is why the apostle gives the direction, ‘Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another” (Romans 14:19). And that unity in the church must be a great restraint to offenses which are so opposite to edification.” James Durham, The Scandal of Stumbling Blocks, 62. taken from Stumbling & Unity See y’all on Sunday! In Christ, John D |
Announcements
| —Summer’s A Wrap And Students Are Back Join us next Sunday, August 25th from 4-8pm at Camp Muffly Pavilion #5 for food, fun and fellowship and to welcome back our college students. Fried chicken will be provided, as well as hot dogs for the children. Please bring a side dish to share, with a little extra if you’re able, as we hope to have a good number of students joining us. If you have yard games like corn hole, spike ball, etc., feel free to bring those along. If you have any questions, contact Tina (304) 276-6897. —Deacon Ordination Next Sunday, August 25 we are going to officially ordain and install our 3 diaconal candidates (Dave Felton, Nathan Harland, and Brady Hillegas) for whom you voted! This is a significant event in the life of our church and I would encourage your attendance in corporate worship even more than I normally would to celebrate with your church family! —Our Current Property As we prayerfully consider how to move forward as a church regarding our location, please take some time to visit our current property so you can make an informed vote with regards to whether or not we should sell the property and move forward with the other facility option that was presented at last week’s informational meeting. Some helpful directions — from Brookhaven Road, turn onto Pleasant Hill Road. At mailbox 392 Pleasant Hill, turn right – property on the left. —Men’s Bible Study Interest Men of Mercy, if you have the inclination, desire, and/or ability to attend a men’s bible study this fall we’d like to know so we can organize something. Please let the elders know if you would like to participate and we’ll make something happen. —Summer Study of Ecclesiastes We will continue our summer study through the book of Ecclesiastes this Sunday, August 18 at 5pm. This study will run for 10 consecutive weeks through the summer and will be located at the Downs’s home. We will eat a meal starting at 5 and begin our study promptly at 6pm. —Songs for Sunday Here’s what we’re singing this Sunday if you’d like to familiarize yourself with tunes + lyrics! Come Ye Sinners Let Us Love And Sing And Wonder Psalm 51 All Glory Be To Christ He Will Hold Me Fast |
INTERESTING LINKS
These are some links that I have read recently that I enjoyed, found helpful, made me think, or otherwise did good for my soul/heart/mind.
The Fiery Preaching of John Knox
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One of the Most Important Ministry Skills That Nobody Talks About
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