February 23, 2003


Volume XXIII - Number 8  

Three Great Soul Winners
ALLEN WEBSTER

Local churches are always looking for members who can help them grow. We need those who have abilities to influence the lost for Christ and to strengthen the saved. We appreciate all the assistance they can lend in doing the most important work on earth.

These are three soul winners who are often overlooked in our earth shaking plans for evangelism. The big scheme gets our attention, but probably these three quiet workers do more than all our announced, organized plans. Do you know these three soul winners?

"Ma Bell"
Is A Great Soul Winner

Christianity is the "reach out and touch someone" religion (John 6:44-45). Churches that really grow, utilize "Ma Bell's " services. We may not always have time to travel to someone's home for a visit, but we can make time to pick up the phone for a call. And sometimes this is just as effective.
“Three Great Soul Winners” (continued from page one)

"Ma Bell" is good at inviting neighborhood children and relatives to Bible School. She offers to come and pick up those who need rides. "Ma Bell " excels at checking on the sick. Often the sick do not feel like entertaining guests, but a warm phone call is much appreciated. "Ma Bell" likes to encourage the discouraged. When members miss worship, or at least seem less than enthusiastic about Christ's Cause, a phone call from a caring elder, preacher, Bible teacher, or Friend may be just the "shot in the arm " they need (cf. I Samuel 23: 16-18; 1 Kings 19:1-19).

"Mr. Postman"
Is A Great Soul Winner

The U. S. Postal System assists the Cause of Christ in ways it never realizes. Every day "Mr Postman " delivers scores of birthday, anniversary and get well cards from caring Christians to those they love. He takes the Gospel to homes every week via bulletins and religious papers that preachers have never visited. Thus he assists diligent students in their studies of the Lord's Word (Acts 8:3 1; 11 Timothy 2:15). "Mr Postman" is an effective and inexpensive way to win souls.

"Henry Ford"
Is A Great Soul Winner

Perhaps no one does more to build up local churches than "Henry Ford. " He travels to teach home Bible studies, visit the sick and erring, and invite newcomers to services. He encourages area congregations in their meetings and makes his way to the homes of lonely shut-ins (James 1:27). He aids those who need to go to doctor's appointments or to get groceries. He makes his way to deliver pantry items to those who need it.

Yes, "Ma Bell" "Mr Postman " and "Henry Ford" are active soul winners. Do you use them weekly in efforts to prepare others for' the Judgment Day? Go ahead, they love to help! «·»


AM SERMON:
"Guilt: The Thief Which Steals Our Peace"
(Isaiah 57:20-21)
PM SERMON:
"The Silence of the Scriptures: Does It Forbid, Require, or Permit?"
(Hebrews 7:11-16)

Change of Address
The Louis family has moved. Please update your directories.
     [Click Here for Address]
Bro. Louis is currently working with the:
     
34th Street Haitian Church of Christ
     1917 34th Street NW
     Winter Haven, FL 33881

Cupid's Café Tonight
All are invited to meet with us in the annex tonight after the PM services, for our annual "Cupid's Cafe" fellowship meal. This is the one where the men cook for and serve the ladies. The menu tonight will be spaghetti (like you didn't see that coming). Be sure to attend.

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

New Members
Keith and Glory Marten have asked to be identified with the number of saints meeting here at Orange Street. Be sure to make them welcome. We'll have their directory info next week.

Foster Families Needed
The Mt. Dora Christian Home is in need of foster families. There is a meeting scheduled at the home on Monday, March 3rd for any who might be interested in this work.


Partial surrender to God is in reality, no surrender at all. The rich young ruler (Mark 10:22) was neither corrupt, nor anti-religious, yet he turned his back on eternal life. Many of us want salvation, but not at the expense of worldly sacrifice.

 

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:
For more information check the bulletin board in the foyer

• Feb 23 - TONIGHT
Cupid’s Café in the annex
After PM service - The men do the cookin’

• Mar 14, 15 - “Relay For Life”
See Wanda or Ora Lee for details


Don’t forget to attend the weekly Prayer Session in Room #3 - each Sunday evening at 5:30

Jasper Sims, Clay Patnaude, James Huggins, Gaylon West,
Elsie Chambers, Roger Reese, Roger Pilkington, Robert Cox,
Becky Patterson, Ervin & Alma Eubanks, Walter Wheeler, Karen Green, Derek Howard, Jason Powell, Joe Shockley, Barbara Wheeler,
Sherry Hobbs, Cliff Powell, Mike Peters, June Pendergrass, Sara Gilliard, Cora Harper, Leland Copeland, Margaret Duh, Megan Chapman,
Karen Bauer, Sue Church, Johnny & Jewell White, Mattie Hughs

In The Nursing Homes

Victoria Wooster (OH), Sam McCampbell (TN)