Over-Thinking It?
I love the world of books, articles, and learning.
Does this offer any advantage to my standing
before God? No. Jesus met many scholars of God’s
Word that he said were missing the whole point.
There were other teachers of the law who did follow
him faithfully but their brainpower wasn’t the
reason.
The talents of the mind are also hindered by the
sins of the mind: pride, self-sufficiency, cynicism,
endless study with no outcome, wordy smokescreens. In a word it’s “over-thinking” something
that in the end isn’t that complex.
The Bible like the ocean can delight children that
play in its sandy shallows; it can also float an
aircraft carrier the size of a football field. Deep or
shallow God’s Word is both profound and simple,
accommodating any person who engages it. The
question that follows “What does the Bible say?” is
the very democratic question, “What am I going to
do about it?” It is a question anyone can answer
well. The answer will come in the form of action.
Consider that most Christians down through history,
like the rest of the world population, were illiterate.
They didn’t even have their own copy of the Bible.
Yet they lived for Christ, some died for him, they
were faithful, and they managed to pass on the faith
all the way down to our generation. It wasn’t easy
but it wasn’t complicated either. Are you ready to
take the jump into action?
When a kid at the pool goes off the diving board for
the first time, there comes a moment when the
thinking and talking have to stop. You jump or you
don’t. Having jumped, they will always rise to the
surface with a smile that says, “What was I so afraid
of?!” Good question, kid. Good question.
Adam Hill is our Guest Speaker today. Adam once
served as our associate minister. He is now preaching
for the 900 member Rochester Church of Christ in
Minnesota! He is in town to take some seminary
classes for his doctorate degree. Welcome, Adam!
Bring-A-Friend Sunday, is SEPTEMBER 15th
Sept 8th After Worship: Our Children’s
Bible Play "Fathers and Brothers: A Parable” will
be performed.
Deacons & Elders Meeting, Sept 13,
Friday, 6:30 PM.
Upcoming Ladies Events:
Secret Sisters Breakfast!
Save this date: Saturday, September 7th we will have our
Reveal Your Secret Sister Breakfast at Pam Goen’s home
(229 Belaire Terrace, Mount Laurel) from 9:30-11:30 am.
More details to follow soon.
Ladies' Day at the King of Prussia Church
On Saturday, September 14th, there is a Ladies' Day at the
King of Prussia Church. Additional information is on the
bulletin board. Please see Becky Finn if you're interested in
carpooling.
Ladies Retreat at Camp Manatawny
Ladies, this year's annual area wide Ladies Retreat at Camp
Manatawny will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5.
Registration information can be found on the table in the
foyer. Please note that the registration cost is $25 before
September 1st and $35 after that.
Today’s Worship Leaders
Worship Leader: Tate Perazzelli
Welcome & Scripture: Tony Ceraso Jr. (Psalm 18:28-36)
Main Prayer: Nelson Nuñez
Lord’s Supper: John Derricott, Jess Nitla, Jack Swinehart, Thanh Ly
Scripture Reading: Bob English (Col.2:6-10)
Greeters: Dave Cook, Jeremy Cook, Margaret Perazzelli, Moriah
Announcements & Closing Prayer: Mark Finn
Nursery: Bibi & Lauren -- Next week: Tina & Alexia
Green Cleaning Team: Aug. 21-24 Hardee coordinates
OUTREACH/MINISTRY
Mark Finn - Evangelist
Church Office- (856) 854-0197
ELDERS:
Rick Boyle (856) 986-4876
Tony Ceraso, Jr. (856) 278-6276
Bret Goen
Worship ............................137
Bible Class .........................88
Wednesday PM..................53
Contribution ............$4,240
Budget Goal .................... $4,260
Daily Bible Readers: 39
Collingswood Church of
Christ
Church Website: www.ccc123.org
300 White Horse Pike
Collingswood, NJ 08107
August 18, 2013
Vol. XVIII No. 32
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain
of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1)
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