Joseph – A Man of Wood and Nails

Luke 2.1-4

It is somewhat unique that two Josephs are associated REACH OUT . . . But be doers of the word,
and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves.

AND TOUCH SOMEONE!

with Christ. James 1.22

 Who was this Joseph?

Joseph was a son of David . He could claim royal descent.

Not only did he have a royal descent – his family belonged to Bethlehem .

Joseph had an honorable trade . STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
He was a carpenter . Kyle Bolton 993-3520
kyle@churchst.org ORDER OF WORSHIP — December 17, 2017
Joseph was a pious Israelite, faithful in all the ordinances of the Temple. FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977
He was a kindly , charitable man, treating Mary gently in her time of need Tankersley69@cs.com
9:00 AM Service 6:00 PM Service
YOUTH MINISTER Welcome Greg Hardison Caleb Taylor
.He was faithful in his care of Christ, and deserved to be called His “ father .” Caleb Taylor 993-2151
caleb@churchst.org Song Leader Greg Hardison Bill Tankersley
Joseph obviously found work and a suitable home for his family. HISPANIC MINISTER Preacher Bill Tankersley Caleb Taylor
Hector Cruz 993-0009 Reading Brian Cheatham
Joseph left the country in haste to protect the young child. hectorcruz@cscofc.org
Scripture Exodus 20:1-6
SECRETARY
Talitha Liggett 359-3597 Prayer Lee Morrison Luke Brewer
 So what do we see in Joseph?
tbl76@bellsouth.net Sermon A Man of Wood & Nails OT - “God Be with You!”
NT - Footprints Worth Following
I believe we see a man, a father, who set a good example . ELDERS Closing Prayer Jimmy Wolaver Grover Collins
Wayne Cozart 224-2818
In Joseph we see a just man. wayne@churchst.org
David Jent 270-6631
CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR DECEMBER : Liquid laundry detergent
Joseph was a man of substance . david@david jentrealty.com

Joseph was a man of presence . Don Ledford 615-714-3213 DECEMBER EVENTS:

dledford@ledfordexchange.com
Dec. 17 Youth Committee meeting at 5:00 in Room 13.
Joseph was a man of action . Lee Morrison 703-4044
lee@churchst.org Dec. 19 Opry Mills Shopping Trip for 7 - 12th grades.
Dec. 28 Lock - in at Above All for 6 - 12th grades.
Following Joseph’s example DEACONS
Steve Allen 359-4616
WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR THE END OF THE YEAR:
 Sometimes it's not the amount of things that we do, but that we do something when Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
the moment requires it. Grover Collins 359-5386 Wednesday nights — On December 20 and 27, the deacons will conduct a
Matt Ervin 637-1830 devotional service. NO classes.
Greg Hardison 703-4231
You don't have to be seen to be visible. Joel Hargrove 652-7143 On December 24, there will be NO pm service.
Robert Hopkins 364-3927
You don't have to be heard to be visible. Gary Lancaster 359-5215 On December 31, we will have a 5th Sunday Fellowship Day. Our usual
Kelly Lane 359-5986 morning worship and Bible classes will be followed by a potluck fellowship
You don't have to do great things to be visible. Joe Liggett 359-4929 meal. Then, we will conclude the day with our evening service conducted by
Ray Wakefield 359-2328 our young men, immediately after lunch. There will be NO 6 pm service.
Clifford Whitaker 637-3507
Britt Wiles 359-7702
Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814
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