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When Can I Tell You?

And Jesus answered and said to him, "Simon, I have somethingto say to you." So he said, Teacher, say it"(Luke 7:40).

We like to be correct, but we just dont like correction. Now, I knowthere are times that we ask questions. All too often, we are only seekingconfirmation of what we have already determined. If that sounds a bit tocynical, just ask yourself what correction you really need and want inyour life.

We call it constructive criticism. I guess we think that if we describe

it as constructive, it will be more readily embraced. Frankly, if you haveworked hard on something and have given it the best effort that you canmuster, there is really only one thing you want: positive reception (andmaybe a little praise). Even if we do receive positive accolades for some-thing we have done, there will often be some helpful person who wants tooffer you the benefit of personal wisdom and observation. Maybe some-one should have gone to Monet and said, You know, if you would have

just added a frog or two to your garden painting, I would have been more

interesting. Well I guess everyone has the right to an opinion. It justdoesnt always need to be expressed.

On the other hand, some things need to be told. Some correctionsneed to be made. Jesus has made it clear that repentance is necessary.Without it, there is no hope. There were times that Jesus expressed ap-

preciation for the faith displayed by His disciples. Then there were timesthat He had to confront them about the miniature size of their faith.Sometimes, those two contrasting expressions came in very close proxim-

ity to one another. Think about it. At one moment, Peter is stepping onthe water in full trust of Jesus. At the next moment, he is fearful ofdrowning. His actions were worthy of comment.

There is something I have learned through the years. Even the diffi-cult criticisms, offered by people that have no room to criticize, are good

points of learning. Listen to them. Examine yourself (honestly) in thelight of them. Then act as you believe best serves Gods purposes. Russ

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Keep These In Prayer

Don and Jo Hutton have severaldifficulties dealing with pain and

mini-strokes.

Tara Stephens, Donna Schu-manns daughter had back surgery

last Tuesday morning.

Bill Brooks, Dwain Thackers

cousin is in V.A. Hospital with

throat cancer.

Libby Marshallcousin of Sam-

my and Jack Waganer is home, butstill dealing with severe kidney

problems.

Kathryn Danner Stephen Hop-

kins sister has gone home from

the hospital but remains very weak.

Don Fleming - Bills brother is

undergoing more treatments after

finding a new tumor.

Riley Baldwin chemo injections.

Mark Baldwin, undergoing chemo

treatments at home.

Homebound or Limited:

Jean Christian

Lorella WilsonAline McDaniel

Serving Overseas:

Perry Anderson

The Sentinel August 5, 2012

Happy Birthday to ...Elaine Martin - - - 8/6

Josh Dyer - - - - 8/7Ruth Veitenheimer - - 8/8

Joan Keenan - - - 8/14

Ryker Lowrance - - 8/16

Amanda Adams - - 8/19

Melanie Shelton - - 8/23

Dog Days

2 Timothy 4:2

As August brings the dry, hot

days of Summer upon us, there isa tendency to retreat. The idea is

to wait until more favorable condi-

tions prevail. There is a nice ap-peal to the idea of finding a shady

or cool place and simply waitingfor the season to pass. Actually,

retreating in August is a bad strate-

gy.According to one investment

guru, the time to invest is when

others are not doing so. I dont

know much about investing and

making money. Still, the thoughtof taking advantage of those lazy,

hazy, crazy days of summer is an

apt strategy.

Pauls admonition to theyounger preacher was to carry an

urgency even when things seemed

to be out of season.

Let the dog days become the

days of determined and advancing

efforts as we see the coming of the

crowded days of Autumn.

Russ

Happy Anniversary to ...8/12

Jerry & Joretta Doyle8/13

Brian & Emily Jaworsky

8/14

Keith & Becky McDougal

8/31

Layne & Donna Adams


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Summer Series: Great Questions from the New TestamentWednesday: August 8If God is For Us Who Can be

Against Us? Romans 8:31-39

Speaker: Steve Bailey

Mesquite Church of Christ, Mesquite, Texas

Announcements to Notice:

Annual Christian Mens Retreat at Camp Rock Creek: The annual

retreat is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, August 13 & 14. Pro-

grams and Registration forms are available on the table in the foyer.

Mens Breakfast: The next Mens Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday,

July 28, at 8:00 am. How about some pancakes and sausage?

New Adult ClassesNew Adult Classes We have three adult classes on Sundaymornings. Each class meets in the one section of the fellowship hall.

Adult #1Teacher: Jerry DoyleThis class meets in the north end

of the fellowship hall (where the New Testament class has been meet-

ing).

Adult # 2Teacher: Joe Downs (first month) - This class meets in

the center room. This is the Young Families class and is using the Josh-

ua Generation material.

Adult # 3Teacher: Russ Dyer (first quarter) - This class meets inthe south end of the fellowship hall. This class is studying Biblical At-

titudes (starting with the Beatitudes).

Wednesday Evening :

The Autumn Ladies Bible Class is scheduled to begin on Wednes-day evening, September 5. Ladies, if you plan to be a part of that class,

sign the list on the bulletin board. For other questions contact Nancy

Coleman. We need to know how many of the study books to purchase.

Men NeededVolunteer men are needed to teach the Nursery

through Kindergarten classes on Wednesday evenings, beginning in

September, in order to allow the ladies to attend the Ladies Class.

Looking AheadGordon Fuchs from the Tipton Childrens Home will be with us

on Wednesday evening, September 12.

Teacher Appreciation DinnerFriday, September 21, 7:00 PM.All teachers and spouses are invited to attend this dinner to honor and

thank you. See Walter McFadden for details.


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The Sentinel August 5, 2012

Michael Berry

Wayne & Mary Haynes

Blue & Linda Suarez

Dwain Thacker

Stephen Hopkins

Alex Suarez Arless Murray

Bill Sherman Brian Jaworsky

Chad Bruner Don Worden

Donel Ruminer Fred Jones

Bill Fleming Dan Jolliff

Horace Phillips Dwight Andrews

DeWayne Ross Hubert Nelson

Sunday

Bible study 9:00 AM

Worship 10:00 AM

Worship 5:00 PM

Wednesday

Bible Study 7:00 PM

Elders

Kevin Keenan

Horace PhillipsRoger Scott

Bill Sherman

Deacons

Michael Berry

Joe DownsBill Fleming

Walter McFadden

George King

Dwain Thacker

Darrell MacDonaldRandy Vance

Keith McDougal

Ministers

Russell Dyer

Caleb Eggleston

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Order of Service

AnnouncementsScripture:

1 Kings 17:14-16

Song 438My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Song 436Nearer Still Nearer

PrayerSong 442

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

CommentsLord's Supper

CollectionSong 937

I Stand in Awe

Sermon:

Living on Gods ProvisionsSong 272

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Song 872I Am Crucified With Christ

Prayer

God IsGod IsGod Is

Good Always!Good Always!Good Always!

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