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OICE 2140 Highway 78 W. Oxford, AL 36203 P.O. Box 3323 256-831-0651
God Is Love, And He Who Abides In Love
Abides In God, And God In Him
Order of Worship
Call To Worship
Song # : Here I Am To Worship
Prayer - Shaun Stancil
Song Leader: David West
Song #401: Christ’s Love Is All I Need (1,3)
Song #: When Jesus Comes (1,2,4)
Song #383: Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross (1,3)
Communion & Offering
Song #622: Ring Out The Message (1,3) Children dismiss to Children’s Bible Hour
Scripture Reading: Bailey Livingston
Luke 4:14-21
Message: John Ross
Song #616: The Way Of The Cross Leads Home
(1,3)
Announcements
Song #: Lead Me To Some Soul Today (1)
Prayer - Richard Gaines
June 25, 2017
Today:
“Starting Over”
Tonight:
Open Gym Night after PM Worship
Wednesday:
Last Morning Bible Study for
the summer—classes to resume
in September
Wednesday Night:
Singing Night
Contact Elder for June—Elton Carter 256-493-6120
BETTAVIEW
Lord, Teach Me To Pray
I pray, but sometimes I think I don’t understand anything about it. I sometimes pray for good things, and they don’t happen. At other times, I pray for myself or oth-ers, but things still happen. How does prayer work? How do I know what to pray for?
Do questions such as these ever bother you?
Maybe at least part of our problem is in praying for wrong things. If that is the case, then I can certainly begin to see how praying could be confusing. When we are wrong-headed in what we ask, we can hardly blame God for fail-ing to answer. Let me try to make sense of what I am strug-gling to say. Back in the earliest days of the church, Peter and John were called before the religious authorities of Jerusalem. They were ordered to stop preaching about Jesus in the city. They were threatened that bad things would happen to them if they didn’t stop. Duly warned, they were released. When the two men got back with their friends, they report-ed everything that had happened. Then they prayed. “O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great bold-ness in preaching Your word” (Acts 4:29 NLT). My fear is that I would have prayed for something different like, “God, make the officials to back off.” Or, “Give me divine protection from them.” Or maybe, “Can I have a different ministry?” But they say anything like that. They prayed for boldness to say what Jesus had told them to say. Maybe you and I shouldn’t pray for more money and things; let’s pray instead for an ability to appreciate what we have, manage it wisely, and use it unselfishly. Maybe we should pray less to have our life-annoyances taken away; instead, let’s pray for patience and to know that God’s grace is sufficient, no matter what. Maybe we even should pray less about good health and success; we might pray rather to be content, dignified, and courageous in cop-ing with our challenges. It’s certainly within God’s will that we pray for daily bread and deliverance from trials. The model prayer from Mat-thew 6 tells us so. But even Jesus prayed for things in Geth-semane that He qualified with “yet not My will but Yours be done.” Sometimes God’s will is better done when one of His peo-ple bears a cross with courage rather than have her prob-lem eliminated. That’s why we surrender to His will over our own. That’s why we accept the mystery inherent in His will. When all is said and done, I should probably worry less about understanding the nature of prayer and simply pray.
Upcoming Events
June 25: Open Gym Night
June 28: Last Wednesday morning Bible Study
for the summer. Classes will resume in the fall.
June 28: Singing Night
July 2: NO Potluck lunch—5pm worship service
as normal.
July 11: Youth trip to Trussville Playstation
July 18: GEMS Meeting—10am
July 30: Men’s General Business Meeting—
8:30am
July 30: 5th Sunday Contribution to the Building
Maintenance Fund
July 30: Youth Led Worship Service—PM
July 30: Elders / Deacons Meeting after PM wor-
ship
Birthdays & Anniversaries
6/25—Kenny Stratton, Andi Johnston, Gracelyn Hughes
6/26—Breanna Banks
6/27—Malachi McGowan
6/28—Jaylynn Johnston, M/M Alan Roch-ester
7/1—Landon Watts, Phyllis Haynes, Court-ney Madrigal, M/M Ray Ishee
7/2—M/M Phil Waits
This Week’s Back-Pack Food Items
-Juice Boxes
-Pop-Tarts
Remember in Prayer. .
Friends & Family. . . Milo Waits (grandson of Phil & Donna Waits) the
hospital following heart surgery. He is doing good
and continues to get stronger everyday.
Angels Are Rejoicing. . . Sam Reaves was baptized into Christ last Sunday.
Please encourage Sam and keep him in your prayers
in the days ahead as he begins his walk with our
Lord. (#2 LaTara Lane, Oxford 36203)
Sympathy. . . We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of
Greg Farmer who passed away last Sunday morn-
ing. Please remember James & Nona in your pray-
ers during the difficult days ahead. (49000 Hwy 78,
Lincoln 35096)
We also extend our sympathy to the family of Walter
Thomas Denney (brother of Fred Denney) who
passed away last week in Texas. His funeral was
held at Ft Bliss National Cemetery with full Military
Honors. Please remember this family in your pray-
ers during this difficult time. (Fred & Martha— 10
Denney Road, Oxford 36203)
We also extend our sympathy to the family of
Shirley Cambron (friend of Wayne & Gail Carden)
who passed away last week. Please keep her hus-
band, Bill, as well as all her family & friends in your
prayers during the difficult days ahead. (Bill Cam-
bron—230 Shamrock, Anniston 36207)
Those Privileged to Serve:
June 2017
Song Leaders:
25th—David West
AM: Opening Prayer Closing Prayer 25th: Shaun Stancil Richard Gaines
PM: Opening Prayer Closing Prayer 25th: Jeff Tims Rusty Stephens
Those to Serve at the Lord’s Table:
Presiding: Joel Fetner
Assisting: Ted Haynes, Kenny Stratton, Kevin Briley, Wayne
Carden, Jeff Tims, James Galbreath, Harold Colley, Matt Smith
Ushers: Patrick Houston, Calvin Phillips, Jason Webb, Frank Tant,
Marty Livingston, Duane Stephens
Little Lambs:
25th: Shelly Painter & Shelby Stratton
Greeters:
West Entrance: Shannon Smith & Glenda Reaves
East Entrance: Elton & Linda Carter
Main Foyer: John David Austin, Virginia Brewer,
Miriam James, Zachary Briley, Calvin Phillips
Security Duty:
25th: Eric Ross & Geoff Williams
Prepare Communion: Debbie Mitchell
Secure Building: Fred Denney
Youth Activity Host:
Contact Elder: Elton Carter
If you are unable to serve please contact Brian Forbus @ 256-831-2471.
NO JULY POTLUCK
Due to the 4th of July Holiday, it has been de-
cided that we will not have a July potluck on
July 2nd after morning worship. PM worship
service will be at 5pm as normal.
Elders: Bill Brewer
Kevin Briley
Elton Carter
Fred Denney
Brian Forbus
James Lindsey
Deacons:
James Galbreath (Food Ministry, Backpack Program,
Grounds) Eddie Jennings (Homebuilders, Young Adult Activities,
Baptistery) Marty Livingston (Youth, Office Administration, Widows
Needs) Forester Tillson (Worship Sound / Audio) Jeff Tims (Public Relations, Lads to Leaders, Phone
Tree Announcements) Tommy Tinney (Attendance)
Duane Stephens (Education Director)
Kenny Stratton (Finance)
Preaching Minister:
John Ross
Children’s Ministry
Activities Coordinator:
Eric Ishee
Youth & Family Minister:
Jacob Leonard
Service Times:
Sunday
Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.
Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Worship: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Morning Study: 10:00am-
11:00am
Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
Phone:
256-831-0651
Email:
Website:
www.bettaview.org
We Care and We Pray. . . Payton Thornton, Lance Young, Janice Emmit, Don Creason, Mabel Dowdey,
Hazel Waites, Ann Frazier, Marie Finch, Ken Bean, Doug Layne, Donald
Wooten, Bill Henshaw, Liz Everett, Alan Epps, Alvin Wallace, Daisy Horne,
Mary Ellis, Alice Moore, Pam Shaddix, Joy Williams, Wallace & Dot Smith,
Wayne Lambert, Jimmy Dickerson, Jewell Haynes, Laken Landen, Elbert Lewis,
Tommy Green, Larry Harris, Mike McDonald, Paula Lyons, David Dennis,
Jackie Riley, Leroy Prothro, Annabelle Kate McKinney, Larry Robertson, Linda
Sharpe, Laureen Nelson, Jimmy Dickens, Doug Trantham, Dede Bradley, Linda
Hurst, Fred & Debbie Csaky, Ann McKinney, Leslie LaPlante, Reggie Smith,
Burma Bible, Inez Clark, John Mayfield, Melissa Gunter, Elaine Mayfield, Jerry
Ramsey, Sherry Jones, Cassie Brock, Burke Bowie, Tommy Tinney, Lilly Thack-
er, Kerry Owens, Erin Burford Smith, JulieAnna Lyons, Joni Badgett, Nakita
Monhollen, Mary Hooks, Scotty Appleton, Shirley Cambron, Susie Ulrey, Glen-
da Robertson, Sheila Strickland, Scott Dunaway, Tammy McBurnett, Saman-
tha Creech, David Pugh, Lori Smith, Pinky Lackey, Debra Champion, Lila
Turner, Willodean Carter, Irene Wilson, Charlsie Tims
BVH Leaders Starting Over
Luke 4:16-21
We are on this journey called "_______."
1. Sometimes we just need a chance to start over.
In the Old Testament God gave His people just such an opportunity.
1. It was called the ______ of ____________.
A. Happened every ____ years
Luke 4:14-21
Besides being a prophecy about Himself, it is also a passage that refers to the __________.
“How can a person start all over?”
1. By accepting the _________.
What kind of judge is God?
1. He would rather ________ than _________.
2. His nature is one of ___________ and ________.
How does God’s mercy work?
1. Sin is a _________ _________ until spiritual death results.
2. God’s desire is that each one of us accept the gift.
Elders: Bill Brewer
Kevin Briley
Elton Carter
Fred Denney
Brian Forbus
James Lindsey
Deacons:
James Galbreath (Food Ministry, Backpack Program,
Grounds) Eddie Jennings (Homebuilders, Young Adult Activities,
Baptistery) Marty Livingston (Youth, Office Administration, Widows
Needs) Forester Tillson (Worship Sound / Audio) Jeff Tims (Public Relations, Lads to Leaders,
Phone Tree Announcements) Tommy Tinney (Attendance)
Duane Stephens (Education Director)
Kenny Stratton (Finance)
Preaching Minister:
John Ross
Children’s Ministry
Activities Coordinator:
Eric Ishee
Youth & Family Minister:
Jacob Leonard
Service Times:
Sunday
Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.
Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Worship: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Morning Study: 10:00am-
11:00am
Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
Phone:
256-831-0651
Email:
Website:
www.bettaview.org
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We Care and We Pray. . . Payton Thornton, Lance Young, Janice Emmit, Don Creason, Mabel Dowdey, Hazel
Waites, Ann Frazier, Marie Finch, Ken Bean, Doug Layne, Donald Wooten, Bill
Henshaw, Liz Everett, Alan Epps, Alvin Wallace, Daisy Horne, Mary Ellis, Alice
Moore, Pam Shaddix, Joy Williams, Wallace & Dot Smith, Wayne Lambert, Jimmy
Dickerson, Jewell Haynes, Laken Landen, Elbert Lewis, Tommy Green, Larry Harris,
Mike McDonald, Paula Lyons, David Dennis, Jackie Riley, Leroy Prothro, Annabelle
Kate McKinney, Larry Robertson, Linda Sharpe, Laureen Nelson, Jimmy Dickens,
Doug Trantham, Dede Bradley, Linda Hurst, Fred & Debbie Csaky, Ann McKinney,
Leslie LaPlante, Reggie Smith, Burma Bible, Inez Clark, John Mayfield, Melissa
Gunter, Elaine Mayfield, Jerry Ramsey, Sherry Jones, Cassie Brock, Burke Bowie,
Tommy Tinney, Lilly Thacker, Kerry Owens, Erin Burford Smith, Joni Badgett,
Nakita Monhollen, Mary Hooks, Scotty Appleton, Shirley Cambron, Susie Ulrey,
Glenda Robertson, Sheila Strickland, Scott Dunaway, Tammy McBurnett, Samantha
Creech, David Pugh, Lori Smith, Pinky Lackey, Debra Champion, Lila Turner, Wil-
lodean Carter, Irene Wilson, Charlsie Tims
Starting Over Luke 4:16-21
We are on this journey called "LIFE."
1. Sometimes we just need a chance to start over.
In the Old Testament God gave His people just such an opportunity.
1. It was called the YEAR of JUBILEE.
A. Happened every 50 years
Luke 4:14-21
Besides being a prophecy about Himself, it is also a passage that refers to the JUBILEE. “How can a person start all over?”
1. By accepting the GIFT.
What kind of judge is God?
1. He would rather FORGIVE than PUNISH.
2. His nature is one of KINDNESS and MERCY.
How does God’s mercy work?
1. Sin is a DOWNWARD SPIRAL until spiritual death results.
2. God’s desire is that each one of us accept the gift.