Message from John

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 What Disturbs You?
Acts 17:16 says, “While Paul was …in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols.” The phrase “he was greatly distressed” in the NIV is translated differently in the various versions: KJV- “his spirit was stirred in him”, TEV- “he was greatly upset”, JB- “his whole soul was revolted”, RSV- “his spirit was provoked within him”, NEB- “he was exasperated”. These all say basically the same thing- Paul was greatly disturbed.
What disturbs you? Maybe it is when things don’t go smoothly, someone is late, something doesn’t work, or someone messes things up. In the church people can get disturbed if their favorite songs aren’t sung, or if someone else’s favorite songs are sung; maybe they are sung too loud, or too low, too fast or too slow. The sermon is too long or not ex citing enough, the seats are too soft or too hard. All kinds of things can disturb us.
What disturbs us may say something about us. Do we get disturbed at little things that shouldn’t really matter? Or do we see people around us worship ping the idols of our modern culture and it really bothers us? Or do we find ourselves worshipping these same idols and it disturbs us. Are we jealous for the true God. It really does bother me to see so many people worshipping (giving their lives for things) that don’t really deserve that place or priority. And it really does bother me when I find myself being influenced by the idols and values of our culture.
Let us be people that get upset at the big things: The things that can negatively affect our spiritual health and our eternal destiny and that of our fellow human beings. Let us speak out, as Paul did, about the false gods of our time. Jesus alone offers us real forgiveness, lasting peace and the promise of eternal life through His resurrection.
Sold on Jesus,
John Cooper

Memory Verse

Memory Verse March—Phil. 2:14
Do everything without complaining or arguing.

Order of Worship

Call To Worship
Children's Memory Verse—John Cooper
Announcements : Karl Antwine
Shepherd’s Moment/Prayer—Sandy Harris
Song Leader
Songs and Scripture to be announced
Communion
Sermon—”Adventures in Missions” - Audric Franklin
Invitation
Closing

Honored to Serve

Craig Spoering
Clint Tabor
Bill Tidwell
Eddie Tinkle
Chris Tinkle
Herb Tinkle
Chuck Tourney
Dick Truitt

News and Such

Ladies Retreat Plans

LADIES:    Sheri Heath has graciously volunteered to head up the planning committee for the ladies retreat this fall.    If any of you wish to help, please see her (or me) so we can get everyone together soon for a first meeting to set dates, places etc.   Any help you can give Sheri will be appreciated and will be a blessing to her and you!!   Watch for announcements about a meeting for all interested very soon!!    Thanks and blessings....Lila

Homeless Meal
Monday, April 5, will be our turn to prepare and serve the homeless meal at the shelter on North Avenue. The lasagna trays will be in the foyer on Sunday April 4 for those who prepare the meal and servers should be at the shelter by 5:30 PM on the 5th of April.

Thank You

Members of the Upper Valley church of Christ wishes to thank us for the use of the kitchen and dining facilities on Tuesday March 16 to hold a funeral dinner for the Robert Lawless family and friends.


Leona Widener wishes to thank you for her financial gift.


Computer Class To Begin

Kitt Woods will begin a computer troubleshooting and technical class tomorrow evening (March 29) beginning at 7 PM in Middle School classroom upstairs. If your computer has a tendency to have a mind of its own and you find yourself frustrated by this, you should attend this class.

Also, Kitt would like to thank everyone for prayers and assistance. He has found a job at Hilltop and things are really looking up for him.

Prayer Needs

Military