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Sunday:9:30 a.m. Bible Class10:30 a.m. WORSHIP1:00 p.m. WORSHIP

Wednesday:7:00 p.m. Bible Class

We have Bible classes for all ages & Pew Packers each Sunday at 12:30

P.O. Box 3212008 Hwy. 306

(1.2 miles east of I-55)Coldwater, MS 38618

(662) 622-7951emailus@coldwatercofc.comwww.coldwatercofc.com

ELDERSBilly BlandSeth DanielJim Jackson

W. Timothy Wilkes, Sr.

DEACONSJason Bayless Jared BrownJerry Davis Jeffrey FerrellRon Johnson Andy Ratliff

Tim Wilkes, II

PREACHERClifton Angel

coldwater church of ChristThe Messenger

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you... (1 John 1:5).

Mar. 16, 2014

Sister Jane walks in the door Sunday morning, shakes my hand, and exclaims, “I don’t like your tie today; it’s not the

right color!” I politely shake her hand and respond, “It is good to see you today, sister Jane.” Brother John and I spend a day golfing. John gets so frustrated during the game that he curses. He immediately turns to me, “Brother, I’m so sorry. I never use that kind of language. I’ve just had so much on me lately. I’ve been playing horribly today, and it just slipped out.” I reply, “I forgive you, John.” And I never mention John’s sin to another human being — ever. Why? Because love “beareth all things” (1 Corinthians 13:7).

The word translated “bear” in this passage literally means to cover or conceal. In the example of sister Jane, I bear—or, forbear—with her by concealing words that would only create further harm and strife. This is an occasion where ...

... we heed Solomon’s words: “Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him” (Proverbs 26:4). In the example of brother John, I bear with him by concealing a matter that is only known to him, me, and God. Furthermore, that matter was confessed, and John was forgiven. Would it have been satisfactory for me to call another brother directly leaving the golf course and say, “Let me tell you what brother John did today—he cursed!” Or what about 20 years down the road? Brother John and I are enjoying conversation with other Christian men about golfing, and I say, “Hey John, do you remember that time you got so upset you cursed on the golf course?” Would that be acceptable? It would not. “Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins” (Proverbs 10:12). “He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends” (Proverbs 17:9).

Love bears all things. Let us take note that this does not mean to turn a blind eye to sin. For, Lord willing, we will notice next week how that love “rejoiceth not in inquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.” Love bears all things. Come grow with us in love!

—written by Clifton Angel

“Show us the Father” I. He Wants to be Seen (Matt 5:16) II. He Cares for all of Society (Matt 5:43–48) III. He Sees All Secrets (Matt 6:1ff) IV. He Answers Supplications (Matt 7:11) V. His Will is Supreme (Matt 7:21; 12:50) VI. He Shows Us His Son (Matt 16:17) VII. He Forgives Sins

DVD SERIESAmerica’s Most Press Concern

Lesson 6 - “Founding Fathers & Deism”

Sermon Review

Thanks to all who aided in our hosting of the Bible Bowl. A special thank you and good job to all the children that participated! Coldwater maintained the Junior High and Overall banners, and Thyatira took home the Elementary and Senior High banners. Coldwater Senior High only los t by 1 , and Coldwater Elementary only lost by 2. Keep up the great work, guys!

Please PrayWiley Tuggle, having recurring esophagus/stomach problems; Jerry Davis, recovering from hip surgery; Jared Brown and family; Betty Tuggle; Helen Bowman.

Far East MissionsFishers of Men

NetCasters

Family & FriendsTrixie Savage, Lara’s grandmother, rare skin cancer, scheduled to have removed Mar 27; Janet Colvett, ; Jack Higginbotham; Laura Swayne, Patrick Swayne’s mother, uterine cancer; Barry Hatcher; Tasha Higginbotham, in need of a kidney transplant, now on donor list; Steve Geeslin, brain tumor; Jason Spencer, health complications; Lauren Harrell, young mother with breast cancer; James Cooper, Jan’s brother, cancer; Marie Sims, Ashby Johnson’s mother, cancer; Frederick Bland; Renee Loya, Ruth’s niece, Parkinson’s, MS, & dystonia; Charles Savage, prostate cancer; Paul Perkins, Mischel’s father; Eli Williams, cancer returned, receiving chemo treatments; Vicki Angel; Ray Maples; John & Anita Simpson & family; Martha Hatfield, Lynn’s grandmother, stage 4 cancer; Virginia Johnson, stage 4 lung cancer; Joy Angel, various health problems; Linda Perkins, leukemia; Mac Owen; Bob Spurlin; Ally Jo Kelly, toddler with leukemia; Brad & Sheri Daniel, in efforts of adoption of baby Faith; Carly Wright, 3 yr. old with liver cancer; Joe & Josephine Johnston, and their sons, Charles and Chris; Carla Carlson.

Birthdays 3/9 Jan Daniel 3/9 Ginger Bayless 3/18 Betty Duke 3/21 Ella Brown 3/24 Johnny Bayless 3/29 Payton Jackson 3/31 Beverly Hayes

News & NotesGet Involved!

DVD Series -- Lesson 7 -- TODAY -- 1 PMAmerica’s Most Pressing Concern, Dave Miller

Gospel Meeting at Central Academy, Mar 16–19Billy Bland preaching

Southaven Youth Visiting -- March 30 -- 1 PMThey will be leading the 1 PM worship service

Memphis School of Preaching LectureshipMarch 30 – April 2, see flyer on bulletin board

New Quarter Begins April 6 -- Teachers NeededSee Jeffrey to reserve your teaching position

April Bible Bowl -- Apr 19 -- Gen 31 – 335 PM at Independence, Potluck style meal

Sunday, March 16 Morning Prayer Before Class Announcements Song Leader Lord’s Supper: Preside Assist Opening Prayer Sermon Closing Prayer Afternoon Song Leader Opening Prayer Sermon Lord’s Supper Closing PrayerWednesday, March 19 Song Leader Prayer Invitation Prayer

Privileged to Serve

Jeremy MooreJerry DavisAndy Ratliff

Joe OwenSeth Daniel

Daniel OwenDalton OwenBilly Bland

Clifton AngelRon Johnson

Andy RatliffJim Jackson

DVD/Payton JacksonJoe Owen

Daniel OwenTimothy Wilkes, Sr.

Andy RatliffJason BaylessClifton AngelJeffrey Ferrell