J esus distinguished Himself early in His ministry by pronouncing for-

giveness of sins on those whom He would heal. When a man sick of the pal-sy was brought to Him, borne by four (Mark 2:3), Jesus said to him, “Son thy sins be forgiven thee.” And to the scribes who questioned Him, Jesus said that He wanted them to know that the Son of man had power on earth to forgive sins (Mark 2:10). Jesus also associated belief in Him with forgiveness of sins: “I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins:” (John 8:24). Jesus demonstrated power on earth to forgive sins. Absent from earth, belief in Him assures for-giveness of sins. Sin is missing the mark in relation to right and appropriate behavior and ac-tions before God and with others. We often miss the mark in our relationships with each other. And without for-giveness, there is no way to assure that we can maintain relationships, mend relationships, mature in relationships. Forgiveness is a necessary dynamic, not only between God and man, but be-tween individuals. We would trust too that when another forgives sin, that that forgiveness would hold up. And therein is a problem with our forgiveness. Many counseling ses-sions have as a basis for conflict, parties that have withdrawn their forgiveness or have changed the extent of their for-giveness, or even denied that they for-gave altogether. This dynamic is danger-ous, even life threatening, because when

men and women live without for-giveness, it mitigates their abilities to live healthy lives. Forgiveness is as necessary as the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the love we share. Forgiveness wakes us up in the morning, carries us through our early routines, provides hope for our productivity, is the angle of our smiles, the energy in our steps, the stimuli for brain activity. Hu-mans need forgiveness. It is tragic, then, when any must live with withdrawn for-giveness. One spouse seriously hurts the other emotionally. By the grace of God the two come together, apologies are made, and forgiveness is stated. Life goes well for a while: morning kisses, daytime en-couragement, nighttime prayers, family visits, summer vacations, growing love; and then, one day, another hurt, per-haps not so egregious, and the original forgiving party goes back on his word, or her word, and says he or she never got over the last time there was hurt. With-drawn forgiveness begins: limited talk, distance, separation, snarls, tears, and a diligent search to even further distance from each other. Let us understand that we all not only need forgiveness, we also need forgiveness that stays, that is perma-nent, that will see us through the next time mistakes are made. Parents are not perfect. Children be-come aware as they grow that some of the unfair treatment they lived through as children was a result of a parent hav-ing not fully gotten over something in childhood. That parent then tried to rear children that would not make mis-

takes, maybe being too strict. A parent might even be jealous of the children and would often mistreat the same. There may have been blatant ignorance related to how to rear children. Whatev-er the case, the child has confronted the parent, challenged the parent, even scolded the parent, asking, “why?” The parent, more mature now, more knowledgeable, wiser, sincere, honest, and truthful admits error, unfairness, ignorance and asks for forgiveness. The child grants the same. But somehow, when a word was spoken, or an act oc-curred, or there was disagreement, for-giveness is withdrawn. This crushes the parent and again the relationship is threatened. Humans need forgiveness that is pure and enduring, carrying one through future conflicts. There are many relationships where the scenario of granted and withdrawn forgiveness take place. There is too those times when some don’t ever ex-tend forgiveness. When dealing with such, why ever admit that one is wrong? There is beyond human interactions another that has more importance than all others. That relationship is the one between God and man. Fellowship with God is the one relationship that helps humans to live beyond what spouses and siblings and parents and children and friends and associates do to each other. God, too, must forgive. But God for-giveness is enduring, it lasts, it separates a man from his sin as far as the east is from the west. It buries sin so that it cannot be found again. ~Continued

COMMENTARY CORNER: STUDIES IN FIRST JOHN: “HE IS FAITHFUL AND

JUST TO FORGIVE” “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth

is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse

us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his

word is not in us” (1 John 1:8-10).

AUGUST 10, 2014 CARVER ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST

4399 Carver School Road

Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Office (336)767-7949 Fax (336)767-7906

Website: www.carverroadchurchofchrist.org E Mail Address: church@carverroadchurchofchrist.org

PREACHER-SHEPHERD

JEFFERSON R. CARUTHERS, JR.

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE DAY DRIVE We need your help to reach or succeed

our goal of 275 or more this Sunday, August 17, 2014. We look forward to seeing you. TRAVELLING GRACE: Let us keep broth-er Jefferson Caruthers, Jr. and Family in our prayers as they are away in Oklahoma City, OK this week. Brother Caruthers will be do-ing the gospel meeting there.

Redland Church of Christ Gospel Meeting

August 10-14, 2014: Everyone is cordially invited to attend this special meeting with guest speaker brother Al Simmons. Sunday Services 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lunch will be served. Nightly services Monday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

ACAPELLA WORSHIP & PRAISE SYMPOSIUM This Symposium will take place at Sharpe Road church of Christ, Saturday, August 16th from 9 a. m.—2 p.m. Theme: “The Power to (Worship) Praise Through Pain”. The cost is $10.00 per per-son.

Southern Hills Church of Christ

2nd Annual Sound Doctrine Series

August 17th—19th: The guest speaker will be brother Orpheus Heyward. This special event will focus on the difference between truth and error. Services Sunday at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday series will begin promptly at 7 p.m. (Location: Char-lotte, NC)

Young Adult Banquet The 2nd Annual Young Adult Banquet will be

held, August 23rd in the Frank W. Dulin Fel-

lowship Hall. The Theme is, “Reaping What

You Sow” with guest speaker brother Leslie

James of the Sugar Creek church of Christ,

Charlotte, NC. The cost is $10.00 per person.

Registration begins promptly at 5 p.m. The event

will be held from 5:30 p. m. until 8 p.m. If you

need additional information you may email sister

Tonya Oliphant at toliphant10@gmail.com

CHURCH LEADERS

2014 THEME: “Hearing, Receiving, and Bringing Forth Fruit” (Mark 4:20)

Ladies’ Day Weekend The ladies of Carver Road will be pre-senting another exciting event Septem-

ber 26th & 27th of 2014. Our theme: “Christian

Women: “Hearing, Receiving and Bringing Fruit, Mark 4:20. The guest speaker will be sister Pamela Leonard of Southside church of Christ, Orlando, FL. We are extending an in-vitation to all of our sister congregations of sisters near and far. We look forward to seeing you!

KURIAKOS HOUSE: Don’t forget

to visit the Kuriakos House table lo-cated in the foyer for events. You may

contact sister Felecia Caruthers at (336)

767-4201 if you have any questions or

need additional information.

Baptism Sister Saundra Adams - 8/6/2014

ALL VISITORS!

YOU ARE OUR HONORED

GUESTS!

CHURCH SECRETARY

Marcella Kendall

PREACHER-SHEPHERD

JEFFERSON R. CARUTHERS, JR.

MINISTER EMERITUS

CLOYS R. CECIL, SR.

SHEPHERDS

JEFFERSON R. CARUTHERS, JR.

JOHN FOXWORTH

LEROY NELSON

WALTER WEATHERS, JR.

ELDER EMERITUS

FRANK W. DULIN

DEACONS

ROSCOE BURGESS

MICHEAL CURRY

JAMES E. GADSON

GEORGE MCNAIR

ROY OLIPHANT

BERNARD TERRY

JOE WILSON

August Anniversaries

(54 years) Joseph & Beverly Crim—16th

(51 years) Everette & Barbie Jones -19th

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2nd, Jamar Foxworth; 4th, Ger-aldine Jackson ; 4th, Latoya

Reid ; 4th; Bernard Terry; 5th,

Trena Wilson; 6th, Trey Crosby; Christian Jenkins; 10th, Carol Weathers; 12th, Lee

Crosby; 12th, Brian Rucker; 13th, Alphon-so Green; 15th, Sydney Johnson; 16th,

Crysenith Kirby; 17th, April Brown; 17th,

Barbie Jones; 19th, Meredith Boyd; 19th, Chava Caruthers-Mash; 20th, Barbara

Gray; 20th, Magdalene Fleming; 20th, Peja

Warren; 23rd, Valarie Coplin; 23rd, Antho-ny Davis, Jr.; 23rd, Marcella Kendall; 23rd,

Emma J. Westbrook; 25th, Breanna Hall; 28th, Kendra Scott; 30th, Courtney Massey

-Allah; 30th, Monique Curry.

Reading Safari Reading Safari participants, keep read-

ing! The next Reading Safari meeting

to be announced in a few weeks. If you need

additional information please contact sister

Felecia Caruthers at (336) 575-2972.

Cornelius Corner: Did you know the

VA offers Service-Disabeled Veterans Insur-

ance or S-DVI? S-DVI is a life insurance bene-

fit for Veterans who have service-connected

disabilities who are otherwise in good health. S-

DVI is available in a variety of permanent plans

as well as term insurance. For more information

visit us at www.benefits.va.gov/insurance.

Sis. Shanita Green, Sis. Linda Burgess, Sis. Janice Clinton, Bro. William Pouncey, Sis. Cheryl Smith, Bro. George McNair, Sis. Druscilla Amos, Sis. Yolanda Crim, Sis. Dawn Jones, Bro. Adolphus Copli, Bro. Rod-ney Evans, Sis. Latasha Gandy, Sis. Emma J.

Westbrook, Sis. Willie Mae Cherry, Sis. Marleisha Young, Sis. Kim Littlejohn, Bro. Bernard Terry, Bro. Ron Jessup, Bro. Dan-iel Braswell, Sis. Alfreda Howell, Sis. Dawn Jones, Bro. & Sis. Walter Weathers, Sis. Tameka Oliphant, Bro. Isiah Black, Bro. Timothy Pilson

PRAY THAT GOD LEADS US TO SOULS TO SAVE TODAY & THROUGH THIS WEEK

RESPONSIVE READING

II Cor. 1:2-7

READER: Grace be to you and peace from God

our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

CHURCH: Blessed be God, even the Father of our

Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the

God of all comfort;

READER: Who comforteth us in all our tribula-

tion, that we may be able to comfort them which

are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we

ourselves are comforted of God.

CHURCH: For as the sufferings of Christ abound

in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

READER: And whether we be afflicted, it is for

your consolation and salvation, which is effectual

in the enduring of the same sufferings which we

also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for

your consolation and salvation.

UNISON: And our hope of you is stedfast, know-

ing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so

shall ye be also of the consolation.

PRAYER Father in heaven, we are comforted by the knowledge

of Your mercies and comfort. Strengthen us to live

manifesting these in our lives. In the name of Jesus,

we pray, Amen.

SHEPHERD ON CALL FOR AUGUST

BRO. WALTER WEATHERS, JR.

(336) 785-2520

ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:00 A.M SONG LEADER Andrew Jackson SERMON John Foxworth

10:00 A.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS Joe Wilson

INVOCATION Jerry Evans SONG DIRECTOR Roy Oliphant

SCRIPTURE Jason Adkins

RESPONSIVE READING Ron Jessup

PRAYER John D. Foxworth

SERMON Richard Jones OFFERING Reginald Nichols

LORD’S SUPPER Roscoe Burgess

READER Simon Johnson

CLOSING PRAYER James Gadson

VISITATION PRESENTATION

6:30 P.M.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Joe Wilson

INVOCATION Artis Rucker SONG DIRECTOR Timothy Pilson SCRIPTURE Bernard Wallace

RESPONSIVE READING Joel Caruthers PRAYER Walter Weathers

SERMON Roy Oliphant OFFERING Harold Brown LORD’S SUPPER Anthony Clinton

READER CLOSING PRAYER Jonas Caruthers

VISITATION PRESENTATION

COMMUNION REFLECTION

(JOHN 4:42) And said unto the woman, Now we believe not because

of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and

know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the

world.

USHERS

SICK AND SHUT-IN LISTING Bro. Dwight Correll………………………………………………………………………….. Sis. Immogene Bray……………...……………………………………………..………… Bro. Leroy Nelson …………..…...………………………………………….…........... Bro. Barry Harper………………………………………………………………...………….

Anthony Clinton Todd Woods Novell Hall

Isiah Black James Cherry Bernard Wallace

Andrew Jackson Jarred Monroe A. J. Crim

Harold Brown Rogers Brimfield DeAnthony Miles

EVENING USHERS

D. J. Crim Kolbe Adkins Elijah Gibbs Michael Terry

MEETINGS & MINISTRIES

SCHEDULE OF ASSEMBLIES

Teachers’ Meeting 1st Sat. 9 a.m./

Husbands & Fathers Support Group 3rd

Sat. 4 p.m. / Youth Fellowship Meeting

2nd Sat. 10 a.m.—12 noon/ Young Adult

Ministry 4th Fri.

Clothing Bank 1st Sat. 10 a.m.—12noon

BAPTISMAL TEAM Bro. Anthony Clinton Bro. Thomas Loyd, Sr. Bro. George McNair

Bro. Walter Weathers. Jr.

WORSHIP TO THE SICK & SHUT-IN FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST

George McNair

ZONES ZONE #1 Capt. Bro. J. Wilson (661-1312) ZONE #4 Co-Capt. Bro. B. Terry (720-9694) ZONE #5 Capt. Bro. J. Gadson (650-9693) Co-Capt. Bro. A. Rucker (924-5696) ZONE #7 Capt. Bro. J. Foxworth (924-5029) Co-Capt. Bro R. Oliphant (765-3105) ZONE #8 Capt. Bro. R. March (727-0052) Co-Capt. Bro. R. Burgess (748-0282)

Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesday

11 A.M. & 7 P.M

Men’s & Ladies’

Bible Class 5 P.M.

2ND & 4TH SUNDAY

Early Morning Worship ..8 A.M.

Sunday Bible School …..9 A.M

Sunday Morning Worship..10 A. M

Sunday Evening Worship

6:30 P.M.

AUGUST GREETERS

3rd— Ruby Reaves Tonya Oliphant 10th –Kim McNair Rosalyn Evans 17th—Renae Eccles Tabbatha Burgess 24th—Carol Weathers Tiffany Seawright 31st—Delores Reaves Kiona Wilson

Radio Broadcast Stations Sundays @7:30 A.M. Thursdays @ 2 P.M. 1340 AM 1400 AM 103.5 FM

YOU CAN BE SAVED TODAY!YOU CAN BE SAVED TODAY!YOU CAN BE SAVED TODAY! To be saved today, you must hear the gospel (Romans 10:17; Acts 15:7).

You must believe the gospel that as-sures us salvation through Jesus who is

the risen Lord (Romans 10:9, 10). You must be willing to turn your life over to God through repentance (Acts 17:30;

Romans 2:4). Those willing to live for God through repentance are ready for confession (Romans 10:9,10). The person who confesses is baptized

into Christ (Romans 6:3, 4; Galatians 3:27). In baptism, the believer is washed, sanctified, and justified (1 Co-rinthians 6:11). Christ saves the bap-

tized person in baptism (1 Peter 3:21). If you believe that Jesus died for you and was resurrected, if you will repent

and confess, then you can be baptized into Christ and be saved. Come to Je-sus today!

COMMUNION PREPARERS For AUGUST

Linda Burgess/Sydney Johnson

ALTERNATE Lillie Alford

COMMENTARY CORNER

God’s forgiveness finds a man with sins as scarlet and makes that man as white as snow. God’s forgiveness is not like man’s forgiveness. And John writes about what we should understand about God’s for-giveness. John associates two characteristics of God that help us to trust His forgiveness. First He says that God is faithful. He can be depended on. He is not a man that He should lie. His word is sure. He can be trusted. He is faithful in relation to those who confess their sins. There will be no trickery, no going back, no bringing it up. God is faithful.

John gives us a second truth: God is just. There are some lessons we must not miss. God is the Judge of all the earth who will do right. And while God is Holy, and sin-less; He has not violated Himself or His integrity when He forgives. God maintains being a just God and He is just towards us when He forgives. What a reminder and assurance of God’s constant provision of what we need! How true this is to what we learn of God in the Bible. God has only been able to maintain relationship with us by His faithfulness, and justice empowered by His love and grace. We have to look no further than the grace and forgiveness bestowed on Noah,

on Abraham, on Isaac, and Jacob. God was faithful and just to forgive Rahab’s harlotry, David’s adultery, Israel’s, idolatry, the disciples’ fleeing, Peter’s denial, the Jew’s crucifixion, the gentiles’ sins, indeed the sins of the whole world. We are em-powered when we live with the realization that God is faithful and just and does for-give us our sins. John’s encouragement is that we not de-ceive ourselves, saying we have no sin. He admonishes us to confess our sins. He as-sures us that God, even though we have sinned, will forgive and allow us fellowship with Him. We praise God through belief in Jesus Christ who brings God’s for-giveness to us.

CHILDRENS’ WORSHIP Cynthia Judge/Cristina Judge -3rd

Cynthia Judge/Cristina Judge - 10th Tiffany Seawright/Paula Evans - 17th Tiffany Seawrigth/Paula Evans - 24th

Janel Brown/Leah Adkins - 31st

NURSERY DUTY Maegan Gomez/Edelina Oliphant—3rd Meredith Boyd/Veronica Sides—10th Chanell Helm/Meika Sherrard—17th

Janel Brown/Leah Adkins—24th Tamah Williams/D’Asia Williams—31st