March 28, 2004


Volume XXIV - Number 13  

When Brethren Love One Another
Bubba Phillips

Brethren, let's face it – "talk is cheap." Brethren can tell one another they love one another, and they may even act like they love one another, but it does not necessarily mean that they do love one another. When brethren love one another, what do they do?

When brethren love one another, they bear one another's burdens (Gal. 6:2).

When brethren love one another, they encourage one another (Heb. 3:13).

When brethren love one another, they care about their brethren's hurts. They do not ignore them but give of themselves in order to be of help (Rom. 12:12,15)!

When brethren love one another, they enjoy being with one another. That's the way it was in the early church (Acts 2:42,46), and isn't that the way it needs to be today?

When brethren love one another, they restore erring brethren (Gal. 6:1). They care enough and love enough to kindly correct and teach the necessity of repentance and prayer.

When brethren love one another, they forgive each other. They do not hold grudges. They do not dwell on past hurts or past offenses (Mark 11:25-26).

When brethren love one another, others recognize it. How we all need to be reminded of this great result of Christians properly loving one another (John 13:34-35).

Do we truly love our brethren? Do we just "say" so, or do we really "do" so?


AM SERMON:
"Orange Street church of Christ Homecoming"
Charles Burch)
PM SERMON:
"God's Precious Gift"
Charles Burch
April Calendars
The April edition of the Orange Street Activities Calendar and Men To Serve List is available today in the foyer. Pick-up a copy and be informed of coming events and duty schedules.

Daylight Savings Time Begins
Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour, next Saturday night or you will be an hour late for services next Sunday morning.

New Class
Brother Jackie Stearsman will be teaching a new class this next quarter. The subject matter to be studied will include the origin of Devil, evil spirits, demons, witchcraft, exorcism, etc.. Class notes are currently being prepared. If you have any questions see Jackie.

Congratulations
to our members, Darin and Heidi West, who were married yesterday in St. Pete. We pray that this union may be one of happiness and prosperity.


Have you ever thought, "Why did I say that? I wish I had thought a little more before I spoke." Solomon said in Proverbs 29:20, "Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him." We really do need to taste our words prior to serving.


 

An up-to-date prayer list is posted HERE
with all the vital information about our sick

Ervin Eubanks, Mary Garrett, Karen Bauer,
Ora Lee Skinner, Carl Chambers,
Lawrence Bauer, Robert Thomas,
Zachary Mathis, Brice Oliver, Martha Ellis, James Huggins, Brenda Keene,
Juanita Hilborn, Harris Pendergrass,
Cliff Powell, Frances Black, Frances Kidwell, Margaret Duh, Rita Sigman, Henry Martinez, Sharon Beacon, Robert Cox, Ethel West,
Derek Howard, Sherry Hobbs,
Johnny & Jewell White, Judy Emerson,
Sue Church, Mattie Hughs

In The Nursing Homes

Elsie Chambers (Auburndale Oaks),
Victoria Wooster (OH),
Sam McCampbell (TN)