SEBRING PARKWAY CHURCH OF CHRIST

January 23rd, 2005 3800 Sebring Parkway   -   Sebring, FL 33870   -   Phone: (863) 385-7443

I will lift up my eyes to the hills-From whence comes my help?

My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.

He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.

Psalm 121: 1 - 3

 

WELCOME VISITORS:

     We are so glad you decided to be here today!  We have been praying that God would allow us to meet today and worship together.  You are an answer to our prayers and an encouragement to our service.

FOR THE CHILDREN:

     Attended Nursery for infants through age two. Parents may leave their children in the nursery before the worship service begins.

     A Training Room for parents to use anytime during the worship service is also provided across the hall from the attended nursery.

OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW:

     We have free Home Bible Correspondence Courses, Video Bible Courses, and offer a personal Bible Study with one of our elders and our evangelist.  Anyone who would like to learn more about the Bible or about the church of Christ, please feel free to ask.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:

   Hearing aid devices are available and may be received from the attendant in the sound room at the rear of the auditorium.

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Dear Brethren at Sebring Parkway:

Please allow me a few minutes to introduce you to an opportunity to advance the gospel of Christ in Ukraine.  You are receiving this information because you know Betty and me and our work for the Lord over the years.

Dmitry (Dema) Galook and Vladimir (Vovo) Shoot have served as evangelists in Chernovtsy, Ukraine (300 miles southwest of Kiev) since June 2000.  Posted on the bulletin board in the lobby is a letter from the church in Chernovtsy and an article about these brethren.

They have purchased land to build a meeting place on in the immediate future.  Since you know us, I must speak very openly about the financial arrangements to assist these brethren.  Betty and I are prepared to borrow the needed funds to construct this building because delaying will just add more to the cost.  I estimate the cost will be about $100,000.  We have already loaned the “Chernovtsy Building Fund” $30,000 to purchase the land and related expenses.  The brethren in Chernovtsy have a building fund of about $US500!  Now, additional funds will be borrowed on our home equity account, if needed.  We are prepared to delay our retirement to see this through financially.  The borrowed money will be repaid to us from contributions to the Chernovtsy building fund.

We invite you to become a part of this work for the Lord in western Ukraine.  This building/tool will assist the work to become more established and serve as a focal point for mission work in that part of the country.  The Sebring Parkway church eldership (3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL  33870) will handle all the funds received into the “Chernovtsy Building Fund” and will provide a full account of the same.

On a personal note, we have full confidence in Dema, Anna and daughter, Slava, Vovo, and Tanya, and their commitment to the Lord’s work.  Betty and I were in Chernovtsy in 2002 and 2004.  We will be glad to answer any questions: 9240 Fruitdale Ct., Sebring, FL  33875-9444; phone: 863/385-7637; email: parkerfb@strato.net.  They and we covet your prayers in this endeavor.  Please share this information with others who might be interested in such an opportunity.

In brotherly love,

Frank Parker

What’s Happening This Week!!

Today at 4:30 pm, Timothy Class to meet.

Tonight at 6:00 pm, Evening Services.

Tuesday, Ladies Class at 10:00, Kathryn Haddad will be speaking this Tuesday from Leading Ladies, Willing Hearts, Willing Hands. Tuesdays lesson is entitled How Full Is Your Cup. 

Wednesday at 7:00 pm, Mid-week services.

Thursday 9:00 – 11:00 am, Clothing Give-away.

Friday at 5:30 pm, the CEO will be eating at Chicanes.

Talent/No Talent

 Annual Talent/No Talent night will be Saturday January 29th at 6:00 p.m.  Please see Don Gunter or Amy Horton if you will perform in an act or skit.  Please help make this a successful and fun event.  Also please sign the sheet on the bulletin board to bring finger foods or desserts. 

Attention Ladies

Ladies Day is quickly approaching.    There will be a short meeting after morning services.  All ladies are asked to attend.  There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway.  Please sign-up to bring either a gallon of potato salad or an apple pie that will serve 8.  If you have any questions please see Carolyn Thomas.  A special thank you to all the ladies who stayed after Tuesday to help with the craft projects.

Deacon Candidate Forms

Located on the tables in the foyer are forms for deacon candidates.  Please pick up one of these forms and fill it out if you have a candidate/nominee for a deacon.  Once you complete the form please have that candidate sign the form.  Please turn in these forms by Wednesday, February 2nd.  You can turn these forms in to any of the elders.  If you have any questions, please see one of the elders.

Baptism

Take the time to encourage Christian Nall who was baptized Wednesday Evening after services.

Youth News

Winter Camp News

            A group of 4 teens attended Winter Camp at Florida Bible Camp last weekend.  There were approximately 60 campers from around the state. The camp’s theme was Characters with Character. We are very proud of our group and the way they demonstrated their character this weekend.

  • Troy Talbert took an active roll by leading prayer during classes and at mealtime.

  • Anastasia Stalter and friend Brittanie received awards for courage for actively participating when they were placed in a cabin with the junior and senior girls.

  • James Ware received an award for self-sacrifice. James was also instrumental in studying with another camper. The camper decided to dedicate his life to Christ and asked James to perform the baptism.

            It is pleasing to know that our youth, though small in number, are able to display the character that all ages continue to work towards.  Please continue to encourage our teens and Chris and Tracey as they work with the youth.

Youth & Family Devotional

All 7th – 12th grade students and their parents are invited to Chris and Julie Fowler’s home on Saturday, February 5 at 6:30 for a devotional, brainstorming session, and dessert. (Please, no children younger than 7th grade.) Please let Chris or Julie know if you plan to attend.

 

Forms Needed

Everyone is asked to fill out and turned in an Involvement Questionnaire.  This will help with areas that need assistance.  If you have any questions about the form please see Bryan or Teresa.  The forms are located on a table in the foyer.  There is a basket in which to place the completed forms.

Congratulations

Shannon Gibbs competed in a gymnastics competition in which she placed 3rd in floor exercise, 4th in Balance Beam, and a 7th place finish in all around.  Congratulations and keep up the good work Shannon.

HEAR

But He said, "More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
      (Luke 11: 28).

How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they
      believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a
      preacher? (Romans 10: 14).

BELIEVE

"He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be
      condemned (Mark 16: 16).

And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written
      in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son
      of God, and that believing you may have life in His name (John 20: 30).

REPENT

Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of
      Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”
     (Acts 2: 38).

"…but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region
      of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works
      befitting repentance (Acts 26: 20).

CONFESS

"Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father
      who is in heaven" (Matthew 10: 32).

But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the
     word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and
     believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"
     (Romans 10: 8 - 9).

BE BAPTIZED

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven
     and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the
     name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
     things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the
     age." Amen (Matthew 28: 18 - 20).

"And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling
     on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22: 16).

Sebring Parkway

Church of Christ

3800 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

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MEET WITH US

Sunday Morning Bible Study

9:00 AM

Sunday Morning Worship

10:00 AM

Sunday Evening Service

6:00 PM

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

7:00 PM

SHEPHERDS

Dave Marcum...... 385-8899

(Treasurer/ Administration/ Membership Directory)

Olin Shinholser..... 382-1060

(Worship Services/ Education)

Paul Talbert.......... 385-3756

(Building & Grounds/ Benevolence/ Membership Services/ Directory)

EVANGELIST

Bryan Naugle....... 382-6799

DEACONS

Chris Fowler......... 386-4661

(Youth Director/ Services Director/ Substitute Teacher Assignments)

Roger Gurganus... 453-3939

(Building & Grounds Maintenance (Outside)/  Transportation/ Communion)

Teles Oregon........ 386-0966

(Spanish Ministry/ Timothy Class)

Tracey Stalter....... 471-9736

(Building Maintenance (Inside)/ Membership Directory/ Pews)

Phone: (863) 385-7443

Website: http://www.sebringcoc.com

General Email: sebringparkway@sebringcoc.com

Secretary's Email: secretary@sebringcoc.com

Preacher's Email: preacher@sebringcoc.com

The Sebring Parkway Church of Christ is a group of non-denominational Christian believers dedicated to the restoration of simple New Testament Christianity

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Our Record January 16th

Bible Study

Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday Evening Worship

Contribution

Wednesday Evening Study

Building Fund

135

203

127

$3520

140

$20

Visitors January 16th

Ruth Whitesell

Leisa Love Perry

Wayne Strasser

Morris & Ellen Bristol

Sandra & Terry Leonard

Please remember to invite others to our services.  There are cards available in the foyer to help you invite others.

Upcoming Birthdays

Graham Harris

Helen Underwood

Ruby Blain

Clark Gannon

Wendell Harris

Clyde Bush

Laura Ware

John Roberts

1/23

1/25

1/26

1/26

1/27

1/30

2/2

2/2

Upcoming Anniversaries

Bob & Ruth Maire

1/27/51

With Sympathy

We express our deepest sympathy to Jim and Jo Miller in the passing of Jim’s sister, Velma Miller Waldron. 

Velma Miller Waldron passed away Wednesday morning in Lakeland, FL.  The funeral was Saturday at the Lakeland Funeral Home. 

Prayers Needed

            Ron Click, was diagnosed with colon cancer this past week.  He will be seeing an oncologist and surgeon this week.  Please keep him and Jean in your prayers.

Prayers Needed

            Wendell Harris, Marvin McElwain, Flavil Miller, Jesse Underwood, brother of Robert Underwood, Floyd Nickerson, friend of Wayne Welsh, Sara Sturgeon’s father, Martha Simpson, friend of Reta Roff, and Wayne Strasser are undergoing treatment for cancer.

            Rod Stalter, Tracey Stalter’s father, Thelma Batt, sister of Elizabeth Rimes, and Joann White, neighbor of Betty Abrams are both recovering at home from triple bypass.

            Mary Welsh, under Dr.’s care for Crohn’s disease. 

            Dwain Chambers, Timothy Tejpaul and Wayne Welsh, awaiting surgeries. 

                        June Garcia, in I.C.U. at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.  Letters and cards can be sent to the home address.  June’s condition is serious, please keep her and Ed in your daily prayes.

            Teresa Naugle, platelet count dropped a little more this past week.  The doctor is concerned about the symptoms she is having as they lower the steroids.

              Richard Wheeler, son of Dickie and Belinda Wheeler, diagnoised with M.S. 

            Emily Wilcox, new great grandbaby of the Parnett’s,  health concerns.

            Bill Luke, Amy’s Horton’s brother and son of Ellen Luke, health concerns.

            Charlie McCraken, recently diagnosed with Bells palsy. 

                        Please remember the Lazzell and Shinholser families as they have family members serving overseas.

            Several members are battling colds and virus.

            Remember Graham Harris, Joy Van Horn and children Nicholas and Molly, daughter and grandchildren of the Barber’s., Robert Charron, Nancy Stalter’s grandfather, Florene Aldridge, mother of Ed Robson, Jean Neel, Frank and Shirley Henry, Cornelia Lowe and Sewell Lowe and others needing our prayers.

SCHEDULED TO SERVE

REMINDER:

THIS SUNDAY 1/23

Prepare Communion:

Patty Massey & Barb Cole

Greeters:

Ron Horton

Chapman Chamberlain

Bill Sweeton

Bonnie Chamberlain

Pick Up Cards:

Troy Talbert & Nicholas Stalter

Control Room:

George Lazzell

Announcements:

Roger Gurganus

Pick Up Communion Cups:

Kaitlyn Nall & Annastacia Stalter

Secure Building Next Week:

George Lazzell

 

Song Leader:

Chris Fowler

Opening Prayer:

Chapman Chamberlain

Lord’s Supper:

Preside:

Allen Barber

Serve:

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4.

Clark Gannon

Harlen Drew

Don Gunter

Wayne Anderson

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8.

Henry Hargrove

Robert Capps

Bob Lynch

Delbert Mason

Closing Prayer:

Al Overfield

 

Sunday Evening

Song Leader:

Opening Prayer:

Robert Capps

Mike Tubbs

Lord’s Supper:

Closing Prayer: