The Weekly Bulletin of the Livingston Church of Christ

Meeting at 639 2nd Street, Livingston, CA 95334

Office: (209) 394-3511 | Preacher: Jovan Payes
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The Importance of Discipleship| Jovan Payes February 27, 2011

Before His ascension, Jesus sent forth the apostles into the world with News and Notes
the gospel (Matt. 28.19-20). The call is to “make disciples” and part of the
A Note to Our Visitors:
process is to “teach” the principles of Jesus. This is not the only time the Welcome! We want you to
Lord emphasized that the Christian faith is a religion where teaching and know you are our honored
learning are to be major elements. guests. Let us know how we
Jesus is called “teacher” (Gr. didaskalos) some 49 times in the Gospel can serve you. We have free
Accounts; in fact, those who were in audience when Jesus taught knew biblical literature and offer
that he was “a teacher come from God” (John 3.2). He affirms that it is free home bible studies.
through hearing and learning at his feet that we can come to have access Today | Birthday Fellowship
to both Jesus and the father (John 6.44-45, 14.6). & Men’s Meeting.
If Jesus is a teacher, then it follows that he must have teaching (Acts
O’Hara Family | Pat
4.2, 5.42, 13.12, 28.31), and this also leads us to the truth that there must be O’Hara’s (Rob‟s mother) is at
those who learn and practice his teaching. The New Testament authors home on hospice. Keep the
use the word “disciple” (Gr. mathetes) for those who were students – family in prayer.
learners – of the Lord. Jesus had a school of disciples. Remember in Prayer: our
Discipleship means to not only learn a teaching, but to transform one‟s Dreams, Rozella (ribs), Carol
own thinking and lifestyle to reflect the teaching. Being a disciple is not Maxfield (injury), Victor
like a “cram session” in preparation for a test, where the student typically Barrios (grieving), Fred
forgets “everything” the moment the test is over. Instead, there is a (neck), Linda (knees), Gerald
lifelong devotion to understanding the message of Jesus (Rom. 8.29). (recovery), Hazel (recovery),
Jesus once said, “a disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone Mike (back), Shelly (testing),
when he is fully trained will be like his teacher” (Luke 6.40). Again, to Tammy (upcoming surgery)
bring the point sharper Jesus affirmed, “why do you call me „Lord, Lord,‟ Connie Payes (dialysis), Elsa
Avalos (Alzheimer‟s).
and do not what I tell you?” (Luke 6.46).
The importance of discipleship is that it stands at the very heart of March 1 | GO! Presents All
biblical Christianity. If we miss this aspect of the faith, then we have Together Now at the Payes
missed the very thing that defines us – we are Christians and we imitate home starts at 5 PM sharp.

Jesus (1 Pet. 2.21). We cannot imitate Jesus without abiding in his teaching March 25-27 | Stronger
(Tit. 2.11-14). Marriages Seminar at the
In the final analysis, only we can choose whether we will be a disciple Ripon church of Christ.
of Jesus. If you are willing, he has invited you into the wonderful life of March 25-27 | Face Your
Christian discipleship: Giants family camp in
Oakhurst (Turlock).
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle March 31-April 2 | Recharge:
and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my Excellence in Ministry in
yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matt. 11.28-30) Monterrey, CA.
 Schedule of Services A New Quarter for Bible Study | Jovan Payes

Sunday Services March begins a new quarter for our Bible classes, and we would like
Bible Class 10 AM to encourage all who can to participate in these classes. The New
(Classes for All Ages) Testament church demonstrated devotion to the apostolic teaching (Acts
Morning Worship 11 AM 2.42), so much so that they were known as disciples of Jesus (Acts 9.1).
Evening Worship 5 PM Eventually, these disciples would be given a new name – Christian
4th Sunday Services (Acts 11.26; Isa. 62.2). Hence, part of being a Christian is to be devoted to
Bible Class 10 AM learning the teaching of Jesus which is deposited in the documents of the
(Classes for All Ages) New Testament (1 Cor. 2.11-16, 14.37; Eph. 3.4).
Morning Worship 11 AM
In keeping with this biblical information, we offer our Bible classes to
Birthday Fellowship Meal
provide opportunities where we can become better informed of the
Afternoon 1:30 PM
teaching of Scripture. If we do not know what the Bible teaches, we will
Wednesday Services
not know how we ought to live our new life in Christ (Col. 3.1-10).
Bible Classes 7 PM
(Classes for All Ages) To our parents and grandparents, we pray that you will take
Daily Bible Readings advantage of these opportunities to bring your children and
2/20 Psalm 19 grandchildren. The best thing we can do is begin our children‟s lives
2/21 Psalm 20 with the knowledge of Jesus. And, bringing our youth to learn about
2/22 Psalm 21 Jesus is the best thing we can do to combat the variety of problems they
2/23 Psalm 22 face today.
2/24 Psalm 23
Here is the schedule for the next quarter beginning in March.
2/25 Psalm 24
2/26 Psalm 25 Sunday Morning Bible Class Schedule
Nursery (ages 1 to 3) | Sylvia Compian
Room 1 (pre-k to 2nd grade) | Donna T. Boyd
Jesus Loves Me
Fellowship Hall (3rd grade to 5th grade) | Cindy Payes
Rules to Live By

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Wednesday Night Bible Class Schedule
Monterey, CA
March 31 to April 2
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Tuesday to Friday
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Room 2 (middle school to high school) | Jovan Payes
Understanding the Books of Moses (Genesis to Deuteronomy)
Assembly (adults) | Robert O‟Hara
The Gospel of Matthew (continued)
Room 1 (pre-k to 5th grade) | Donna K. Boyd
Room 2 (middle school to high school) | Jovan Payes
Christian Evidences
Assembly (adults) | Vernon Boyd
The Book of Esther (continued)