EASTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Volume 61 Issue 11/March 17, 2013

In matters of faith, unity. In matters of opinion, liberty. In all things, love.

Milk or Solid Food?
! At the close of his second epistle in II Peter 3:18, the apostle Peter offers a stirring exhortation to all Christians: . . . but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen (NKJV). Peter encourages followers of Christ to take action, to . . . grow. This word is translated from the Greek term AUXANO which means: to grow (wax), . . . enlarge . . . increase. Basically, we are told that we should increase our knowledge of our Lord and Master Jesus Christ and His gospel and enlarge our understanding of how to better serve Him. In so doing, we will then grow in Gods grace=in His unmerited favor for us. Truly, all Christians should aspire and be dedicated to this type of growth. ! Yet, many times, we Christians fail to grow! We started off as young Christiansyoung in the faith. We learned some of the basic principles concerning salvation and the gospel of Christ and our relationship with God. The problem is that many of us did not progress beyond that point and continue to exist today as spiritual children or teenagers. We choose to remain in this spiritually juvenile/adolescent state. The Hebrew writer uses this as the subject of his admonition in Hebrews 5:126:3. He offers good, timely, constructive criticism of all Christians who should have grown up spiritually but have remained immature in the faith. In Hebrews 5:1213, the writer states: ! For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. ! This brings up an obvious question: Why do Christians choose not to grow? One reason is that some do not become properly grounded in the faith and become easily discouraged when facing problems and crises that arise, especially criticism of their faith by friends and/or family. Others become too distracted by their jobs, family issues, hobbies, recreation, etc, and fail to set aside time for personal spiritual growthtime for Bible study, prayer, worship, and fellowship with those of like precious faith. Jesus examines some of these same reasons for failure of spiritual growth in His Parable of the Sower found in Matthew 13:1823. ! Another reason why many fail to grow can be attributed to plain old complacency. This is where we believe that we have reached the state in which growth is no longer necessary or desirable. We buy into the sinful, deluded, arrogant thinking that states that we know everything we need to know. We become content, satisfied with our own Christianity and stop studying our scriptures and searching for Gods instructions for our lives. Instead of being diligent Christians that have been transformed by the gospel for a higher purpose and calling; we have become dead Christians that are too . . . conformed to this world (Romans 12:1-2). ! Brethren, we need to turn aside from all the reasons and excuses we have made for our continued spiritual immaturity and make the concerted effort, yes, effort, to grow in the faith. Let us dedicate ourselves to daily, yes, daily, study of Gods word, prayer, and service to our Maker. We need to emulate the attitude of the apostle Paul as he expressed it in Philippians 3:1314. He was not complacent. He did not rest on His laurels. He was not distracted from his goal. In verse 14, he confidently states: I press toward the goal . . . . He saw and understood the imperative need for further spiritual growth. Like Paul, let us continue to enlarge our faith and increase our knowledge of the gospel. Let us also never lose sight of our goal and look forward to our ultimate salvation and our eternal home in heaven. ! !
Written by Erik Smith. Originally Posted at http://www.thatchristianwebsite.com/...knowledge.html

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Calendar of Events
Weekly Worship and Bible Study
Please see schedule on back page of this Bulletin

Each Thursday at 11 a.m. Senior Seekers meeting Second Monday of each month at 11 a.m. Area mens meeting at the Southside building First and Third Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Ladies Class Each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Coys Genesis class

Announcements
There will be no fellowship lunch today; however, there will be a lunch next Sunday, March 24. Please stay and enjoy the food and fellowship next Sunday! R.E.A.C.H. (Reaching Excellence at Church and at Home) requirements should be completed by the end of May. There is still time for students to accept the challenge of meeting the worthwhile goals of R.E.A.C.H.-- increasing Bible knowledge and completing service projects. Recognition for students completing the program during this school year will be scheduled for early June. Requirements for each age/grade level (age 4 through the 5th grade) are available in the document rack in the hallway leading into the fellowship room Grace for Your Spirit So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a ! beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part (II Corinthians 8:6 NIV). Is there a difference between mercy and grace? ! Yes! When we don't get something we deserve, that is mercy. When we are given something we don't deserve, that is grace. Did we ever think of giving as an act of grace? Giving really is a grace gift according to Romans 12; and when we do it with a grace attitude, it is always fulfilling. Since it is impossible to always know who really deserves a gift, let's give anyway when we can and make it an act of grace. This is what God was calling on Corinth to do for the saints in Judea. For a bonus, it has been shown that acts of grace usually end from David Grubb ! up in a return of grace to us. !

Some of you have been asking when we will collect money to support Gary and Michelle Ford as they head to Thailand this summer. We will have a special contribution today, Sunday, March 17. If you would like to give, make your check out to Eastside, note in the memo field Gary Ford, and Randy will ensure the money is sent to them. Thank you for your generosity in supporting international missions. Tom Woodason Monthly Expenses for the Thailand Mission Expenses! $ 875 Utility 150 Salary * 1,425 Medical 200 Language School 250 Work Fund 200 Visa renewal ** 200 Emergency 50 Personal IRA 200 Social Security 150 Total $3,700 One Time Expenses Airfare ! $2,500 Moving Startup *** 2,350 Education 140 Visas 80 Immunizations 1,200 Support Raising 450 2013 Asian Mission 400 Emergency Fund 2,500 Total $9,620 * Salary includes: Food & grocery, transportation, US storage, phone & internet, giving ** Saved for visa run travel experiences and renewal fees. *** Moving start up includes: Apt. down payment, moving expenses & housing items

The Youth Corner

Upcoming Events

Mar. 21, 28 -7 p.m., devotional at Hal Strahms Annex Mar. 18, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Light House Mission Mar. 23, Winter Jam Christian Concert Mar. 29, 7 p.m., girls devotional at Waldbeisers

Prayers and Praise for Physical and Spiritual Healing & Help

Sunday a.m. Servers for March 17

Deacon in Charge Welcome Greeters Usher Song Leader Opening Prayer Lords Table Scripture Reader Scripture Reading Prayer Requests Communion Prep Shepherds Prayer Deacon in Charge Welcome Greeters Usher Song Leader Opening Prayer Lords Table Scripture Reader Scripture Reading Prayer Requests Communion Prep Shepherds Prayer Phil Cornwell John Harvester Jane & Leonie Paul Wasson Frank Jones Billy Blundell George Richardson Paul Wasson Matthew 16:15-20 Frank & George Wes & Julie Jerry Goff Phil Cornwell John Harvester Jane & Leonie Paul Wasson David Williams Ray Nightingale Rusty Jordan Mark Aaron NA Doreen & Janie Tom & Kelly Jeff Griggs

Prayer List Ruby Rose, George Richardsons sister, for success of ongoing chemo treatments. Ryan Richardson, George Richardsons nephew, for success in finding housing and employment. Sunset Freisen, a baby, Jessica and Rachel Wades cousin, for comfort and improved health.. Bodie, (his mother passed away suddenly), for his needs; he is a first grader, at Glenda Jones school. Patricia Hall, cousin of DJ Wray, for comfort at the death of her mother. Isaac Hunter, nephew of DJ Wray, for good outcome of medical scare and for successful resolution of problems. Family of Darlene Moseman, who passed away last week in China, for comfort and strength; she is the aunt of Samantha Wray. Charles (Bud ) Stone family, for comfort at his passing. Wendy Casey, for recovery from a broken rib. Donnie Townsend and Frank Jones' Thursday night jail ministry class, for the special needs of the class members. David Poucher, Wayne Padgetts uncle, for recovery from heart remodeling surgery and related procedures; he is in ICU in Houston, TX. Lavon Garrison, friend of Grace Unverferth, for recovery from heart and lung problems. Jennie, Taylor & Todd Henry, for strength, wisdom and love to enable them to keep their relationship together and stronger in Christ. Chris Dust, for success in finding a job after putting in multiple job applications. Nikki Reed and 3 children, friends of Chris Dust, for success in finding household furnishings. Also, pray that they may be able to attend Eastside. Debbie Carithers, for continued healing from surgery. Frank, Freddies ex-brother-in-law, for recovery from recent open heart surgery. Kim Bridges, for positive results of tests for extent of tumor problems. Family of Margaret Grile, mother of Isaac Wonderlins friend, for strength and comfort at the passing of Margaret.

Sunday a.m. Servers for March 24

Praise and Thanks: Praise for good news regarding Jacob Moore, nephew/cousin of the Waldbeisers. He has completed his chemo treatment and the leukemia is still gone.

Those in Hospitals / Rehab / Senior Living

Royal Oaks, 3500 Maple Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804 Mary Cox Sycamore Manor, 222 S. 25th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47803 Charity Kehoe, Apartment 232 Mary Plascak, Apartment 431 Westridge Healthcare, 125 West Margaret Dr., Terre Haute, IN 47802 Edith Austin, Room 102 Continuing prayer for: Paul Akers! ! Shirley Shelton! ! Wilma Stark ! ! R. L. Baker! ! Randy Stott ! ! Helen Piety! ! Mary Levite! ! Carolyn Payne Casey Chaney Edith Austin Charity Kehoe John & Norma Frump Nina Strahm Mary Plascak Eunice Wasson

Those Who Are Homebound

Clarence Vanatti

Eastside Church of Christ

4025 College Avenue Terre Haute, Indiana 47803
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Loose change in todays collection will go to the Shults-Lewis Childrens Home.

Members and Guests: Please ll out a yellow attendance card and place it in the collection plate.
Senior Minister Elders
Jerry Goff Jeff Griggs Bill Turner Tom Woodason
Coy Siddall Youth Minister Rusty Jordan Office Fax Coy (cell) Rusty (cell)

Telephones
812-235-9322 812-235-8460 812-841-7219 812-251-8443

Administrative Assistant
Hal Strahm Publicity B & G inside, purchasing College Class Shine Time Education Treasurer Education Curriculum B & G outside

Deacons
Eric Austin Gordon Bryan! Phil Cornwell Frank Jones Wayne Padgett Randy Stott Ed Warner Bob Williams

ASSEMBLIES
SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Classes at 7:00 PM

Church Email
eastsidechurchterrehaute@gmail.com

Coys email coysiddall@gmail.com Rustys email rustysmail@gmail.com

Church Address
4025 College Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47803

Church Website
www.eastsideterrehaute.com

Elders & Ministers available for prayer before & after Bible study

Classes
Adult Bible Study Adult Bible Study College Class Ladies Class Mens Class Young Adults Mid & High School Coy Siddall Auditorium Danny Turpen Fellowship Hall Phil Cornwell Room 1 Glenda J. & Kelly W. Room 9 Gordy Bryan Library John Harvester Rusty Jordan Room 10 Teen Room

Message
March 17, 2013
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Coy Siddall The Son of God Sunday Evening Small Groups

Vital Statistics
March 10, 2013 Bible Study Worship, Adult Worship, Shine Time Worship, Total Sunday Evening Offering Weekly Budget Wednesday Evening Senior Seekers 105 158 25 183 NA $2,286 $3,900 75 42

Pre-School & Elementary Educational Wing Attended Nursery--ages 6 to 36 months, during worship Mar. 17, 2013: Polly & Christina Mar. 24, 2013: Glenda & Tracy Childrens Bible Hour Shine Time a. m. 3 years old through 5th grade

A reminder: Prayer requests will be published in the Bulletin for two weeks. Please resubmit requests if you wish the listing to continue for an additional two-week period. Prayer will continue as long as there is need. Call the church ofce (812) 235-9322 or E-mail eastsideprayer@gmail.com