A Price Must Be Paid
James Segars

    TIME - We must find the time in our busy lives to spend in the service of God. Not just a few hours a week - but as much time as it would take to operate a successful business or to farm in a profitable way. Each member must acknowledge that God has first claim on his time. It takes a lot of time to do the job right and if you don't have the time, then who does?

    EFFORT - Nothing takes the place of work. It doesn't matter how well organized we are if we don't have a mind to work. There is no problem finding someone who will suggest a plan. The problem is in finding someone who will work the plan. We are rich in ideas. What we need are a few workers.

    MORAL PURITY - The fastest way to kill a church is to tolerate sin. To be alive and active, discipline must be exercised. When members insist on being worldly or indifferent, our fellowship should be quickly withdrawn from them. No congregation can regard sin lightly and ignore God's moral law and continue to do well.

   MATERIAL SACRIFICE - It takes money and material goods for the church to function. Many good works must be neglected simply because they cannot be financed. Do you believe that your financial contribution is the truest test of your religion.

I wonder - would Christ be pleased with the church if he came tomorrow and reviewed our work and progress? Would he consider me a help to the church or a hindrance? There is a great price that must be paid if the church is to be a dynamic influence for good. Who wants to face God at judgment as a sleepy member of the church? ❦

Youth Camp
Many of our number are away at the Weeki Wachee Christian Youth Encampment this morning. Keep them in your prayers that they might have an enjoyable stay and a safe trip back home.

PLEASE.....
We are still in need of a teacher for the Sunday morning First and Second Graders Bible Class. If you feel that you can help out with this situation - please see Greg Littleton as soon as possible.

Teacher’s Meeting
There will be a brief teachers’ meeting, TONIGHT after the PM worship services in Assembly Room “B”. All Bible class and Bible Lab teachers are asked to attend.

VBS is Coming. . . .
If you can assist with our upcoming Vacation Bible School, please plan to attend the teachers’ meeting after services this evening (see above). We will be establishing dates and times for the VBS at this meeting.

Graduation Party
Eric Howell would like to invite the members of the Orange Street church of Christ to a gathering in celebration of his graduation from High School – next Saturday night, May 11^th, 2002 at 7:00PM, at the Auburndale Women's Club.

"So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth." (Rev. 3:16) It is quite evident, if we are lukewarm now in the work of the lord, we have his promise that things will get "hotter" later on.

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

         • May 3-5 - Youth Retreat
         Weeki Wachee Christian Camp

         • May 17-18 - Ladies’ Retreat
         Weeki Wachee Christian Camp

         • May 18 - Accounting Day
         for the “Change For Children” cans

         • May 20-23 - 100^th Anniversary
         Eagle Lake congregation - Various speakers