Josh McDowell, the well known author writes, “An executive hirer, a "head-hunter" who goes out and hires corporation executives for other firms, once told me, ‘When I get an executive that I'm trying to hire for someone else, I like to disarm him. I offer him a drink, take my coat off, then my vest, undo my tie, throw up my feet and talk about baseball, football, family, whatever, until he's all relaxed. Then, when I think I've got him relaxed, I lean over, look him square in the eye and say, ‘What's your purpose in life?’ It's amazing how top executives fall apart at that question.

"Well, I was interviewing this fellow the other day, had him all disarmed, with my feet up on his desk, talking about football. Then I leaned up and said, 'What's your purpose in life, Bob?' And he said, without blinking an eye, 'To go to heaven and take as many people with me as I can.' For the first time in my career I was speechless."

We all have an overriding purpose in our lives. It may be riches, pleasure, fame, or power. Your purpose in life may be the same as the man being interviewed. Your purpose in life is to go to heaven and to help others to do the same? If so, plan to attend the Fishers of Men classes which will begin here at Orange Street the first week in September 2002. They are free and will provide a proven method for doing personal evangelism. Mark your calendars and start praying for this good work. ❦

The Bible on Being Deceived
Author unknown

• A man is DECEIVED if he is a hearer and not a doer of the word (James 1:22).
• A man is DECEIVED if he says that he has no sin (1 John 1:8).
• A man is DECEIVED when he thinks himself to be something when he is nothing (Galatians 6:3).
• A man is DECEIVED when he thinks himself to be wise with worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 3:18).
• A man is DECEIVED when he seems to be religious and does not bridle his tongue (James 1:26)
• A man is DECEIVED when he thinks that he will not reap what he sows (Galatians 6:7).
• A man is DECEIVED when he thinks that evil company will not corrupt good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33).
• A man is DECEIVED when he thinks that the unrighteous will inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9).

Now Satan will try to DECEIVE you into not paying attention to the above. Will you let him?

Tonight!
All are invited to join us in the annex tonight after services for a period of fellowship and snacks. We will be honoring the June birthdays and anniversaries.

July Calendars
The July edition of the Activities Calendar and Men To Serve List is available today in the foyer. Pick-up a copy and be informed.

Solomon has a ready answer for the question, "Who is a wise man?" He replies, "He that winneth souls is wise." (Proverbs 11:30)

• 1^st Week of Sept - Personal Work Class
Orange Street church of Christ
“Fishers of Men”

• Sept 29 - Oct 2 - Gospel Meeting
Orange Street church of Christ
Guest Speaker - Jimmy Clark
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