Above and Beyond

Matthew 5.17-20

A job description

There are two kinds of responses .

There is one who fulfills only the minimum requirements.

There is one who goes above and beyond the call of duty.

True discipleship is about being like Jesus.

STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
What is the Father’s business? PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
kyle@churchst.org
Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets? FAMILY MINISTER
A FAMILY AFFAIR July 15, 2018
Bill Tankersley 993-8977
Tankersley69@cs.com There is arguably nothing more beautiful than witnessing the chemistry of all the moving
Why the confusion ?
YOUTH MINISTER parts working together in a well-tuned and finely-oiled machine. Such was the picture made
“You have heard … ” “But I say … ” (Matthew 5.21, 27, 31, 33, 38, 43) Caleb Taylor 993-2151 evident to all who attended our Vacation Bible School last week. When one would stop,
caleb@churchst.org even for a moment, to think and observe, he would come to appreciate all the parts that
HISPANIC MINISTER must necessarily function well to create the ultimate end enjoyed by all.
Jesus is not contrasting Himself with Moses .
Hector Cruz 993-0009
Last week, I attempted to acknowledge all those who were so heavily involved in, and who
hectorcruz@cscofc.org
hectorcruz@churchst.org
He is contrasting His interpretation of the Law and the perverted interpretation of the Pharisees. spent countless hours with, the decorating of the building. People of all ages lent a hand to
SECRETARY cause the decorations to come to life. However, as we all know to be true with any great
Talitha Liggett 359-3597
Jesus seeks to drive hearers to a deeper level. story of success, there are numerous people involved, in one way or another, behind the
tbl76@bellsouth.net
scenes. For any Vacation Bible School to be effective, there must be planners, dreamers,
ELDERS visionaries, teachers, assistant teachers, helpers, activity directors, craft designers, game
Fulfilling God’s plan for a new covenant (Jeremiah 31.31-34) ELDERS organizers, food collectors, cookers, and distributors, song leaders, prayer leaders, actors,
Steve Allen 212-8390
cleaners, and on and on and on we could go.
Wayne Cozart 224-2818
steveallen2@bellsouth.net
The old law wayne@churchst.org The bottom line is this — before any event, like a Vacation Bible School, can even approach
Wayne Cozart 224-2818
David Jent
wayne@churchst.org270-6631 the level of success one desires, it must become a family affair. It must involve numerous
It is misinterpreted as a measure of personal righteousness . david@david jentrealty.com family members of all ages, who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves, work hard, and find
David Jent 270-6631
fulfillment in the success of the venture, regardless of what roles they play.
Don Ledford 615-714-3213
david@davidjentrealty.com
The new law dledford@ledfordexchange.com
Don Ledford 615-714-3213
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify Your Father in
Lee Morrison 703-4044
dledford@ledfordexchange.com heaven” (Matthew 5.16). To all who played any part in this year’s Vacation Bible School, your
It gets to the “ heart of the problem,” which is a “problem of the heart .” (Matthew 5.20) lee@churchst.org light has been seen — and God has been glorified! Thank you for a job well done!
Lee Morrison 703-4044
lee@churchst.org Kyle
DEACONS
Will WilsonSteve Allen
580-8821
359-
So what? williamwilson364@gmail.com
4616
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
CHILDREN’S HOME ITEMS FOR JULY: paper towels & Ritz crackers.
The Father’s business is a “ heart ” business. DEACONS
Grover Collins 359-5386
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159 JULY ACTIVITIES:
Matt Ervin 637-1830
The Father’s business goes even “above and beyond” the law . Grover Collins
Greg Hardison 359-5386
703-4231 July 23 - 26 Day Camp for K-3rd grade. Get applications at Caleb’s door.
Matt Ervin
Joel Hargrove 637-1830
652-7143
Greg
Robert Hardison
Hopkins 703-4231
364-3927 July 24 Road Trip to Cheddar’s; signup at white board; bus leaves at 10:15 am
There are two kinds of Christian responses – but only one marks a
Joel
GaryHargrove
Lancaster 652-7143
359-5215 July 29 Back to School Bar-B-Que at the Lewisburg Rec Center. More details later.
true disciple . Robert Hopkins
Kelly Lane 675-2852
359-5986
Gary Lancaster
Joe Liggett 359-5215
359-4929
There is one who fulfills only the minimum requirements. Kelly Lane
Ray Wakefield 359-5986
359-2328
Joe Liggett
Clifford Whitaker 359-4929
637-3507
Ray
BrittWakefield
Wiles 359-2328
359-7702
There is one who goes above and beyond the call of duty.
Clifford
Mike WilesWhitaker 637-3507
359-4165
Britt Wiles
Will Wilson 359-7702
293-6814
Mike Wiles 359-4165
 Prayer Updates
“SHIPWRECKED”  Terry Spray had knee replacement surgery last
Birthdays and Anniversaries

week. He is now at home.

2018 Vacation Bible School  Ralph Wilson is in NHC Oak wood, Room 12-B.
 Ralph Lowrance is in NHC Lewisburg.
 Sylvia Stiteler, mother of Kathy Cole, is in Wm. Med. July 17 Jay Burgett
Rhett Stephens
 Please add Don Osborne to your prayer list. Mikey Williams
Jenna Wilson
Continue to Remember in Prayer ... July 18 Sidney Arnold - 5
July 19 Melvin Willoughby
 Wilma Nabergall (the mother of Mark Nabergall), Lewis
July 21 Charlie Foster
Cope, Montez Mitchell, Richard Finley, Allen Haislip,
Tara Stacey
Cindy Bolton, Ralph Lowrance, Ruth Grogan

Ongoing Prayer Needs July 17 Ryan & Leighanne Lancaster

13 yrs
 IN HOME SHUT-INS
July 19 Melvin & Sue Willoughby
Bobbye Lou Adcock, Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn,
66 yrs
Wynona Clark, Betty Daniels, Austin Grogan, Billy &
Jo Ellen Haislip, Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike
McCollum, Roslyn Sutherland, Margaret Wade
Mark Nabergall came forward on Sunday night asking
 NHC LEWISBURG
for our prayers. Let’s remember Mark, and his mother.
Pat Blackmore, Ruth Grogan, Allen Haislip, Howard
Haislip, Ralph Lowrance, Elise Murphy, Margaret Tyree,
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James Whitsett, Alice Willis
 NHC OAKWOOD We would like to give a HUGE
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton, Ralph thank you to all those that
Wilson helped to make our
Vacation Bible School
 VILLAGE MANOR such a great success.
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry, A special thanks to the
Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver committee that worked
 OUR MILITARY tirelessly, for several days,
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd decorating.
Lowrance It was the
BEST EVER!
 OUR MISSION POINTS
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico);
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home; FOR THE RECORD
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local July 8, 2018
Hispanic Ministry
AM 369*
Hispanic 24
PM 268-VBS
Congratulations to Major Qualls,
Bible Class 301*
who was baptized on Sunday,
July 1, in Centerville, by his Wed. Night 113
grandfather, Wayne Qualls.
Contribution $13,560.32
He is the son of
Jeremy & Meredith
Qualls, and the
* includes Hispanic group
grandson of Ray &
VBS — Mon. 216 Tues. 207 Wed. 259
Rosemary Stacey.
We are proud of
you, Major!