Bulletins
Bulletin September 20, 2020
Phoebe
Paul’s commendation of Phoebe is a clear statement of how he felt about women who are spiritually minded and put the kingdom of God first. It was never his goal to put women down as some have charged (see Romans 16:1,2).
Phoebe, he tells us, was a dedicated “servant” who ministered in the church at Cenchrea. This is the word Jesus used when he described greatness in the kingdom of God. It is not positions of power, but looking to serve the needs of others (Matt 20:20-28; Phil 2:2-5).
The apostle also saw her as a woman “worthy” to be received by the saints. She, he says, measured up to the standard of saints: holy brethren who set their minds on the things of God, separate themselves from the world, and devote themselves to heavenly matters.
Paul also saw in this godly woman a disciple who was devoted not only to helping other disciples but to helping Paul himself in his work as a minister of the new covenant. She was clearly watchful and alert – looking out for brothers and sisters who could not meet all their needs. from front page It is easy for any of us to get busy with life and ignore needs of others, but Phoebe, as Priscilla, saw what was really important and did it. The two are worthy to be emulated. –L.A. Stauffer
News/Quotes
THE SICK. … Sophia Stevens is in LeBonheur Childrens Hospital in Memphis. Continue to pray for her and her family. Willie Greeno is in ICU at St. Bernard’s Hospital. She is very weak and her family has asked for prayers for her. Ronald and Kathryn Dunman’s daughter, Amy Scott, was admitted again to the hospital but has been released. She was to see the doctor again on Thursday.…Wanda Camp has been sick and unable to get out….Phillip and Melissa Cassidy have been sick and unable to be out …Priscilla Cullison continues to rest at home and is now on oxygen fulltime. Roger Vines got a report that the area above his ankle that was giving him problems is not cancer. He will have to undergo a procedure next Thursday…
Shutins: Margie Horton ((mother of Teddy and Freddy) is at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice house…Charles Bradsher is at St. Elizabeth’s Place…Beverly Allen is confined at home… Editha Kern is at Liberty Park Assisted Living and so are Bob and Jean Evans…Shirley Coots is confined at Walnut Ridge Nursing Home… Norma Carr at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas…Fran Ramsey is confined at home.
GOSPEL MEETINGS
Oct 4-9 – StoneRidge! - Meeting With Men We Support
Oct 12-14 – New Madrid MO – D. Blackford
April 4-9, 2021 – StoneRidge! – Mickey Galloway
If Christians praised God more the world would doubt Him less.
We are not saved to be silent.
