First Church of Christ 206 West Church Street

P.O. Box 301 Lynn, Indiana 47355

Sunday Worship

Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30AM Sunday AM Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30AM

The Lynn Christian is: Published by First Church of Christ in Lynn, Indiana on a bi-weekly basis for the distinct

purpose of informing its members and friends of its ministry of “making disciples” to the glory and honor of Christ her Head!

Vol. XXX11 August 21, 2018 No. 17

Facts and Figures: 08-12-18 General Fund $2268.80 08-12-18 Missions $ 567.20 08-19-18 General Fund $2415.67 08-19-18 Missions $ 603.92

The Lynn Christian

Making Sense of God Our God is a God of logic and order not chaos and happenstance. And because of this, our faith is based on critical thinking and reasoning coupled with sound evidence. Our faith as Christians is not an ignorant faith like that of those who believe in evolution, who blindly hold to the acceptance in either the god of chance or some cosmic awareness. Additionally, God has told us that our witness for Him to others needs to be one that is reasonable. “but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense (apologia) to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;” (I Peter 3:15 NASB). We need to be able to give a reasonable answer for the faith that we have in Jesus Christ to anyone who asks us. So how does it become reasonable for one whose deeds of sin have stained them crimson to ever be made white as snow again? “Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the LORD, ‘Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be white as snow; thought they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.’” (Is 1:18 NASB). Continued...

Elders: Mike Alka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-993-0183 Jeff Boyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-744-1390 Rex Ratcliffe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-967-3509

Deacons: Ivan Brumbaugh Jim Norris Andy Glunt Bob Thornburg Scott Johnting Terry Yandl Bill Miller

Church Staff: Minister, Doug Nolen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-576-1338 Youth Program Coord., Philip Williams. . . . . . . . . 765-789-0834 Secretary, Robin Brumbaugh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-874-1826

August 25 Walk For Life - Goodrich Park, Winchester 8:30am. . . . . . . . . . Registration begins @ shelter bldg. #3 9:00am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walk begins September 03 LABOR DAY

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At first glance this may seem to be impossible, that it would require some kind of time traveling miracle where a person would need to go back in time and eradicate and amend their sins from their past. To be pure and innocent would take someone being “born again.” This would seem to indeed sound rather unreasonable, defying what would seem possible… except that it is not with God. “But He said, ‘The things impossible with men are possible with God.’” (Luke 18:27 NASB). What can seem beyond human wisdom and reasoning is completely reasonable to the Creator God who can speak and bring things into existence. What Isaiah reveals to us is totally reasonable for God to accomplish. God, in His unfathomable wisdom, has created mankind with the freedom to choose sin. In the same manner we have also been given the same freedom to choose righteousness in our life. It is by this freedom that our love for the Father is shown to be genuine. But this does not in any way diminish the creative purpose or sovereignty of God. “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” (I Cor. 1:25 NASB). God provided “The Way” for us to receive a rebirth and be found righteous, without sin, before Him through the sacrificial death, burial, and resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ. By many infallible proofs we can know with surety through logical reasoning, that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. We can confidently rejoice “… To Him who loves us, and released us from our sins by His blood,” (Rev. 1:5 NASB). Continued...

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Because of this amazing gift that we accept by our faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we now, in reasonable service to Him, offer ourselves up to Him with love, humility, and thankfulness daily as “… a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” (Rom. 12:1 NASB). In His service, Doug

PRAYER LISTPRAYER LIST

Assisted Living/Nursing HomeAssisted Living/Nursing Home:: Ambassador Healthcare: (Room 130) Helen GesellAmbassador Healthcare: (Room 130) Helen Gesell Crown Pointe: Kathy RatliffCrown Pointe: Kathy Ratliff Liberty Village: Karmen KellamsLiberty Village: Karmen Kellams Modoc Group Home: Rochella NewlandModoc Group Home: Rochella Newland Randolph Nursing Home: Eula NewlandRandolph Nursing Home: Eula Newland Randolph Nursing Home: Bob StewartRandolph Nursing Home: Bob Stewart Summer’s Pointe: Burnita JohntingSummer’s Pointe: Burnita Johnting (Room 47) Barbara Quick (Room 47) Barbara Quick (Room 38) Sue Spencer (Room 38) Sue Spencer ConcernsConcerns:: Jerry Alvey, cancer (Brenda Miller’s uncle)Jerry Alvey, cancer (Brenda Miller’s uncle) Ruth ColeRuth Cole Andy Glunt, throat (esophagus)Andy Glunt, throat (esophagus) Sue HaneySue Haney Devon Loudy and family, brain cancer (15yr old)Devon Loudy and family, brain cancer (15yr old) Julian MacSaveny, peanut allergy (missionaries’ 3yr old son)Julian MacSaveny, peanut allergy (missionaries’ 3yr old son) Karen MeyersKaren Meyers Perry Meyers, Rosebud Village (Room 23)Perry Meyers, Rosebud Village (Room 23) Steve, cancer (Deb Johnting’s brotherSteve, cancer (Deb Johnting’s brother--inin--law)law) Bob & Lois Stoker, health concernsBob & Lois Stoker, health concerns Ted & Judy Thompson (Amy Alka’s parents)Ted & Judy Thompson (Amy Alka’s parents) Louise Thornburg (The Springs of Richmond)Louise Thornburg (The Springs of Richmond)

MissionsMissions:: Lamp Unto My FeetLamp Unto My Feet Will Walls (Indianapolis, IN)Will Walls (Indianapolis, IN) Provide physical and mental health care for missionaries. Provide physical and mental health care for missionaries. Caring for those who care for the world!Caring for those who care for the world!

Walk For Life Coming up this Saturday, August 25th is the ‘Walk For Life’, hosted by Pregnancy Care Center of Randolph County. Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to represent First Church of Christ. Anyone interested in participating in the walk, please just show up at Goodrich Park and register at shelter building #3 beginning at 8:30am. Walk will then get underway at 9:00am from the park to to the downtown square and then back to the park. Distance is not the focus (only 1.5 mile), but awareness. Saving Lives Matters

Coming Up in September Missions Ministry Meeting Sunday, Sept. 9 Monthly Church Meeting Monday, Sept. 17 Lynn Food Pantry Open Saturday, Sept. 22 Fifth Sunday Carry-In Meal Sunday, Sept. 30

Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc.

We have been invited to join in the celebration of JRDS’s 60th Anniversary on Tuesday, September 18th at Jay County High School. Registration, refreshments & social time is 6:00-6:30pm. Recognitions & awards at 6:30pm. Reservation form in church office.