Volume 40 Number 29 August 3, 2014

“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay

down his life for his friends.”

- John 15:13

The Pacesetter Sunday, August 3, 2014

Greeters Glen Horner and Matt McKinzie

Jeanette Cook and Lloyda Gardner Jason and Samantha Stringer

Ushers Bill Cole and Ben Giles

Announcements ........................... Ira Adams

Song Leader ................................ Gene Payne

Prayer .......................................... Boyd Holley

Serve The Lord’s Supper

East Side ................................. West Side Pete Jordan John Jones Bill Lewis Don Harrison

Scripture ............................. Corby Larance

Speaker ................................... Tom Moore

Attendance Cards ................. Nathan Pratt

Dismiss ................................... Roland Poe

Song Leader ............ ..................... Eric Henry

Prayer ...................................... Barry Christian

Scripture ................................. Matt McKinzie

Speaker ....................................... .Tom Moore

Serve The Lord’s Supper John Jones and Pete Jordan

Dismiss ......................... Glen Horner

If you are unable to serve, please contact Eric Henry, 254-247-6779

Thank You For Serving.

PARK HEIGHTS CHURCH OF CHRIST

P.O. Box 107, 1300 East Boynton St. Hamilton, Texas 76531

254-386-3953 Website: parkheightscoc.com

The Pacesetter is published weekly, except the last two weeks in December, by the Park Heights Church of Christ, 1300 E. Boynton, Hamilton, Texas 76531. Second class postage paid at Hamilton, Texas. Publication #315810. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Park Heights Church of Christ, P.O. Box 107, Hamilton, Texas 76531

ELDERS Barry Christian

John Jones ~ Pete Jordan

DEACONS Richard Beers Gene Payne

GOSPEL PREACHER

Tom Moore

SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:25 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY Ladies Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH BUSINESS MEETINGS Second Sunday of every month

Men’s Business Meeting 7:30 p.m.

ELDERS MEETINGS Fourth Sunday of every month

Elder's Meeting 7:00 p.m.

REWARDS IN KEEPING

GOD'S COMMANDS By Tom Moore

“Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on

himself; but he that feareth the commandments shall be rewarded” (Pro. 13:13). The thought of this verse is

very easy to understand, and yet, very profound and

powerful. We live in sad times. Sad, because so many

are giving little heed to the Almighty’s powerful warn-

ing and blessed promise.

Solomon warns, “Whoso despiseth the word shall

be destroyed.” This is a very serious warning that

needs to be heeded by all. Paul sets forth a very simi-

lar warning, “And to you that are afflicted rest with us,

at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the

angels of his power in flaming fire, rendering venge-

ance to them that know not God, and to them that obey

not the gospel of our Lord Jesus: who shall suffer pun-

ishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might” (1 The. 1:7-9).

There are far too many who do not have the proper

attitude toward the word of God, and as a result, bring

destruction upon themselves. We must heed the words

of caution declared by Solomon, “He that keepeth the

commandments keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die” (Pro. 19:16). We do not

have to be a rocket scientist to understand the need of

abstaining from despising the word of God.

On the “flip side” Solomon says, “He that feareth the

commandment shall be rewarded.” This is a promise

that all should hold dear and strive diligently to obtain.

Concerning God’s word, the Psalmist said, “Moreover

by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward” (Psa 19:11). “Great peace have they

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LAST WEEK'S NUMBERS

SUN AM CLASSES ....................................................................... 44 SUN AM WORSHIP ...................................................................... 70 SUN PM WORSHIP ...................................................................... 46 WED PM BIBLE STUDY .............................................................. 48 CONTRIBUTION...................................................................... 2,707

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Mrs. Agnes Arnold, Jason Stringer (Dallas Hospital),

Gene Payne, Roger Jordan, (Wanda Kitchens brother),

Auddrena Smith (Corby’s mother), Amber Baker &

children (Lila Driver’s family), Kasey Clark (Iraq). Connie Gass .............. 2 Roland Poe ................ 4 Pete Jordan ............... 5

Amber Bivens ........... 9 Laphane Brumbalow . 9 Leanne Jackson ....... 15

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES Barry & Paula Christian ................................... 11 Pete & Marge Jordan ....................................... 11

NURSERY ATTENDANT SUN., August 3rd ............................ Pam McKinzie

RADIO PROGRAM (Sunday Mornings) @ 8:30 am. (KCLW) Tom Moore “Back to the Bible”

@ 9:00 am. (KCLW) Mack Lyon “In Search of the Lord’s Way” @ 9:00 am. (KOXE 101.3 FM) Michael Light “Preaching the Word”

SERMON TOPICS FOR SUNDAY A.M. The Benefits of Being a Christian #1

“A New Gift: The Forgiveness Of Sins”

(Luke 24: 44-49)

P.M. “The Greatness of Christ” (Colossians 1: 15-20)

RADIO PROGRAM (Monday Evenings) “The Harris and Moore Expedition: Exploring the Bible”

KATX (97.7 FM.) KNNK (100.5 FM.) 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. www.knowthetruthradio.org

BIRTHDAYS

SUMMER YOUTH SERIES

Aug. 5th– Proving Yourself from your Youth 5th & Grape

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Park Height Church of Christ

WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (Eph. 6: 10-20) August 6th –8th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Classes for cradle roll through adult

THANK YOU NOTE Words cannot express the gratitude my family and I

have for this church family. The love and compassion

shown to us was truly reflective of Christians accord-

ing to His Word. Ladies the dinner was rated A-#1.

We love each and everyone of you.

In Him, Pam and Matt McKinzie

LOVE AND SYMPATHY To the family of Jim & Charlotte Ervin in the loss of his nephew. He passed away July 23rd.

Services will be in Arkansas this week.

LOVE AND SYMPATHY To Mrs. Agnes in the loss of her sister-in-law. She passed away last week in Odessa.

Services were held on July 23rd.

that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stum-bling” (Psa. 119:165). How will we be rewarded in keeping

the commands of God? Solomon says, “The fear of the Lord

prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be short-ened” (Pro. 10:27), and “Behold, the righteous shall be rec-

ompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sin-ner” (Pro. 11:31). There are benefits in this life to obeying

God, but the best benefits come in the next life.

Concerning receiving spiritual rewards, Paul says, “For I

am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of

God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek” (Gal. 1:16). Notice the words of

James, “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of

naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save you soul” (Jam. 1:21). The re-

ward that will come to those who keep the commands of the

Lord is their eternal salvation. There can be no greater re-

ward!

We all have the choice of one of two attitudes towards

God's word: an attitude of obedience or an attitude of diso-

bedience. Which will you choose? The one that brings a

wonderful reward or the one that brings horrible destruc-

tion? The choice is yours. I pray that we all make the soul-

saving choice!

FROM THE BUTLER’S

OF THE WESTVIEW BOYS HOME Dear Park Heights Church, Elders, and friends,

Y’vonne and I cannot express how much love, support

and care for the boys that are in need of a home and loving

caregivers that you the Christians at Park Heights have

helped provide these needed changes in their lives.

We have enjoyed a special relationship with the Chris-

tians at Park Heights and we feel like we are part of the fam-

ily. Thanks for the funds, recently sent to Westview, such a

blessing.

It’s because of your loving hearts, with others that we can

provide these opportunities to change lives for Christ here

at Westview Boy’s Home.

Thank you, Thank you, we appreciate all you do for us,

The Home and (Dean)!!!

We love you,

Burl & Yvonne Butler