December 3, 2000
December 3, 2000  

Who Are the Preachers?
Bob Bickle

Romans 10: 13-17

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 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? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

Several questions are asked in the above scriptures. It's important that we seek to find the answers.

1. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?
Answer: No one can.

2. How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?
Answer: No one can.

3. How shall they hear Without a preacher?
Answer: They can't.

4. How shall they preach without a preacher?
Answer: They can't.

Since the answers to the above questions are so obvious, what is the answer to the question, "Who are the preachers?" Some of our brethren will answer, "They are those who are trained in preacher training schools or Christian colleges and have decided to give their lives in full service to our Lord." This is certainly true, but it's not the complete answer.

In Acts 8, a great persecution against the church is recorded. It's also stated that they (the Christians) were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria (Acts 8: 1). In Acts 8:4 it's discovered that they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. What about the trained preachers, where were they? In Acts 8:1 it's learned that they remained in Jerusalem.

Who are the preachers in Romans 10? Could it not be Christians who had a simple message to share - the saving gospel of Jesus Christ? Why isn't the church growing faster and making an impact into their communities? Maybe it's because they have forgotten who the preachers are.

AM SERMON:
"Profane Fire"
(Leviticus 10:1-3)
Bob Bauer
PM SERMON:
"Qualification For Elders"
(1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9)
Bob Bauer


He who gives when he is asked,
has waited too long.

Personal Work Group
The Personal Work Group is scheduled to meet tonight, after the evening services in Assembly Room "B".

Tonight!
Plan to meet with us this evening at 5:30 in classroom #3 for a time of prayer.
The youngsters meet at 5:40 for a period of stories and songs in the auditorium.

Directory Changes
Charles and Frances Copeland's address has changed. Their location is the same but the new number is:    **** ******* **

Also- the phone number for Don, Vanessa and Jason Powell has been incorrect in your directory for some time. That number should be: (***) ***-****

ADD: (Sorry, I missed this one a while back)

BATEY, Buford & Mary. . . . . . . . . . .***-****
*** **** ** * - *** * - *********, ** ******
Summer Address:
*** ****** ** - ********, ** *****
(***) ***-****

Sign-Up Sheets
The 2001 sign-up sheets for the various monthly tasks associated with the function of the congregation are posted in the foyer on the bulletin board. Members may either OK the listing as it was last year or make any necessary changes. Please help us fill in all the blanks.

The men are also asked to update the various duties of worship that they would prefer to be scheduled to perform on the weekly list of those to serve. If you wish to be and are not currently listed, add your name.

We are a little behind this year, so your swift cooperation will be much appreciated.

OPEN HOUSE...
Bob and Shirley Bauer would like to invite each of the members here at Orange Street to an Open House at their new home located at *** ***** ******** in Auburndale - next Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 until 4 pm. See Bob or Shirley if you need more info. The Bauer's phone number is ***-****.

Charlie Dupree, Jasper Sims, Cliff Powell, Wilda Cox, Brice Oliver,
Don & Sheila Adkins, B.C. Carr, Sue Church, Norris Clark, James Huggins,
Robert Cox, Earl & Vernon Wilkes, Karen Bauer, Roger Reece,
Vannie Dowdy, Frances Austin, Ervin & Alma Eubanks, Mona Howard,
Sherry Hobbs, Mattie Hughs, Alzonio Rhodes, Ray McNeely, Linda Thompson,
Doc Anderson, Elizabeth Gillespie, Talmadge Royal, Victoria Wooster