Follow the Leader

1 Thessalonians 5.12-13

Follow the leaders REACH OUT . . . But be doers of the word,

and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves.

AND TOUCH SOMEONE!

Is the church willing to follow its leaders, today? James 1.22

In this culture of personal rights , can we simply go our own way?

Remember elders (pastors) are shepherds of Gods flock (the church).

This is Gods plan for church organization.

STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

What responsibilities do the sheep have?
PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
There can be no leader where there are no followers ! Kyle Bolton 993-3520
kyle@churchst.org ORDER OF WORSHIP November 19, 2017
FAMILY MINISTER
Marks of a good flock Bill Tankersley 993-8977
Tankersley69@cs.com
9:00 AM Service 6:00 PM Service

The church has certain responsibilities in the way it responds to its leaders. YOUTH MINISTER Welcome Fletcher Cathey
Caleb Taylor 993-2151
caleb@churchst.org Song Leader Bill Tankersley Bill Tankersley
Respect them. (1 Thessalonians 5.12-13, NIV) Preacher Kyle Bolton Kyle Bolton
HISPANIC MINISTER

Appreciate the difficulty of their work and the responsibility they shoulder.
Hector Cruz 993-0009 Reading Boone Solomon
hectorcruz@cscofc.org
Scripture 1 Thess. 5:12-13
SECRETARY
Remember them. (Hebrews 13.7, NIV) Talitha Liggett 359-3597 Prayer Jeff Haislip Ray Stacey
tbl76@bellsouth.net Sermon Follow the Leader OT - God Means What He Says
Do not take their service and leadership for granted.
NT - The Gospel Is for All
Submit to them. (Hebrews 13.17a, NIV) ELDERS Closing Prayer Jim Cole Hector Cruz
Wayne Cozart 224-2818
When a servant of God is within the will of God teaching the Word of God, wayne@churchst.org
CHILDRENS HOME ITEM FOR NOVEMBER: Liquid bleach (Clorox)
then the people of God should submit and obey! David Jent 270-6631
david@david jentrealty.com
Obey them. (Hebrews 13.17b, NIV) UPCOMING EVENTS:
Don Ledford 615-714-3213
dledford@ledfordexchange.com Nov. 19 Bridal Tea for Stacey Cole in Room 13 from 2 til 3:30. She is
When the shepherd watches over the sheep, the sheep must follow His lead. Lee Morrison 703-4044 registered at Kohls, Target, and H & S Pharmacy. Lowes gift
lee@churchst.org cards will also be appreciated.
Greet them. (Hebrews 13.24a, NIV)
Nov. 22 All ages are invited to go to Cracker Barrel and eat. The bus
Do elders of the church need friends and social relationships ? DEACONS will leave around 11:00.
Steve Allen 359-4616 Nov. 22 Special Thanksgiving Service directed by our young men.
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
What about us? Grover Collins 359-5386 Nov. 23 - 24 Office will be closed for holiday.
Matt Ervin 637-1830
Nov. 27 Ladies Holiday Night. We will eat at 6:00, then we will
Greg Hardison 703-4231
Are we a good flock following our shepherds? have an ornament swap. Menu is pizza, salad &
Joel Hargrove 652-7143
Robert Hopkins 364-3927 dessert. Everyone needs to bring an ornament
Will this family of God be ready when the Chief Gary Lancaster 359-5215 (unwrapped). Food is provided. If you havent signed
Shepherd comes? Kelly Lane 359-5986 up to come, sign up on white board TODAY!
Joe Liggett 359-4929
Ray Wakefield 359-2328 There will be a short informational session today, November 19th, after
Remember He is bringing a crown of glory that Clifford Whitaker 637-3507 Sunday School, in Room 13. This is concerning Property Tax Relief. Laura
never fades away! Britt Wiles 359-7702
Mike Wiles 359-4165
Jent is tax clerk for the City of Lewisburg, and will be in charge of this
Will Wilson 293-6814 meeting. Come if you have questions or to see if you qualify for assistance.
 Remember in Prayer Birthdays and Anniversaries
Keith Green is in Stallworth Rehab.
Richard Finley had shoulder surgery last week.
Gary Lancaster was in Maury Regional last week.

BY CALEB Andrea Hardison had knee surgery on Friday.

Nov. 19 Kenneth Cole
Continue to Remember ... Cookie Tankersley
What Does Our Life Look Like? Bobbye Lou Adcock, Artie Allen, Pat Blackmore, Tommy Nov. 21 Caroline Bailey - 15
Bledsoe, Luke Brewer, Zach & Lora Darnell, Linda Roger Giles
If we were to ask our closest friends to describe us, what words might they use? Would they say we are kind, Fulghum, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip, Ruth Hargrove, James Nov. 23 Derek Smith - 32
helpful, selfless, and encouraging? Or would they use words that are on the opposite end of the spectrum? Sadly, Jordan, Jack Miller, Jack Milligan, Lewis Simmons, Kristin Miller
we are all selfish at times, and we worry about things that dont really matter. It is easy to focus on ourselves so Joe & Emma Lancaster (parents of B J Holt), Lyla Kate Nov. 24 Olympia Cathey
much that we forget about what Christ has done for us. Johnson (granddaughter of Amy Fuller), Barbara Chunn
(aunt of Kim Anderson & Keith Childers), Holland Townes
As Christians, our lives should be distinguished by our love for others. When others observe our lives they should (granddaughter of Steve & Pam Allen), Mike McCollum Nov. 23 Lyn & Tara Stacey - 16 yrs
see a life characterized by love, grace, and mercy. Jesus tells his disciples in John 13:35, all men will know you (son of Shirley McCollum), Jennifer Miller (daughter of
Nov. 24 Jimmie & Evon Ketchum - 45 yrs
Tony & Diane White), Dawson Smith (brother of Barbara
are my disciples if you love one another. Simmons), Keith Green (son of Patsy Derryberry), Regina
Erdly, Donna Pinkston, Billy Cozart (brother of Wayne
A distinguishing characteristic of a Christian is how we treat one another. If we love one another, we will be Cozart and Faye Collins), Willa Wilson (great-
described as kind, helpful, selfless, and encouraging. Jesus gives us a hope of a home in heaven, so why not live a MENTORS NEEDED
granddaughter of Ralph & Sue Wilson), Ann Ezell (mother
life that shares that hope with others? of Ken Ezell) Marshall County is in need of 12 more mentors
for the Tennessee Promise Program. This is to help
IN HOME SHUT-INS
We live in a world full of dissent, hatefulness, and selfishness. As Christians, are we doing our part to show the High School Seniors get ready for college.
Ross Beckham, Emmaline Bless, Theola Blue, Wynona
If you have interest, please call the County Mayors
love of Christ to others by how we live? Clark, Betty Daniels, Ruth Hargrove, Margaret Morton,
office at 359-1279. Thank you for your help.
Roslyn Sutherland.
Is our life characterized by love? *************************
NHC LEWISBURG/MERIHIL
Anna Bailey, Joetta Bigham, Pat Blackmore, Ruby Higdon,
With love,
Elise Murphy, Margaret Tyree, James Whitsett, Billy &
Caleb Taylor Alice Willis, Elizabeth Wood
NHC OAKWOOD
Sarah Brown, Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn
Shelton
VILLAGE MANOR
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry,
Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver
OUR MILITARY
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd Lowrance
OUR MISSION POINTS
November 22 Cracker Barrel brunch (all ages) Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); FOR THE RECORD
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail November 12, 2017
November 22 Thanksgiving Service
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
December 2 Fine Dining and Cool Springs Trip (9-12) AGAPE; Heritage Christian; Fishers of Men; Tennessee AM 355*
Childrens Home; World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Hispanic 32
December 10 Bowling (all ages)
Relief, local Hispanic Ministry PM 144
December 12 T.O.T. Christmas Party (7-12) Bible Class 262*
December 19 Opry Mills Shopping Trip (7-12) *********************** Wed. Night 220
December 29 Lock-In @ Above All (6-12)
Contribution $12,026.92
203 days until summer camp!!!
* includes Hispanic group