Maryville Church of Christ

The Beginning of a New Life

As many of you experienced parents can surely understand, Michelle's mind and my mind have both been consumed these days with thoughts of our firstborn child that is steadily developing. If God continues to extend his grace toward us, our baby will make his entrance into this world sometime in June (Yes, we found out this past Tuesday that it will be a baby boy!).

Verse of the Week:  “But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.”  James 1:25

Please Pray For—

Members at Maryville

Sherry Morris (Bright Pink CG) had a MRI last Tuesday and is waiting on results.
Arthur Mabee (Deaf Congregation) remains in the VA Hospital.  His address there is Mountain Home VA Medical Center, P. O. Box 6000, Bldg. 160, Arthur Mabee, Mountain Home, TN 37684. 
Stephen Coleman (Yellow CG) got a good report at his checkup in NC last Wednesday.  He will continue with his chemo here in Maryville.
Jackie Powers (Deaf Congregation) will have surgery at the Maryville Surgery Center on February 18.

Upcoming events for youth

February 21 — youth devotional 7-9; hosted by the Clarks at the Youth Room

Everyone had a great time on the ski trip and made it home safely.  Thank you, Doug, for coordinating and creating such a great trip for the kids. Everyone needs to keep the families of Ashley Reisser and David Shelton who were involved in the accident last week in our prayers.  Sometime we get complacent and forget that even teenagers deal with loss and pain also. 

Spring Quarter Classes for Adults
February 7th - April 28th

Sunday and Wednesday Classes

Exodus
Danny Morris
Room 202

The book of Exodus continued:  The going out or the departure from Egypt is the most remarkable event in this book that follows the death of Joseph and covers the history of 145 years down to the erection of the Tabernacle in the wilderness.  The book examines the causes and motives of the persecution against the Israelites in Egypt, reports on different encampments in the wilderness and miracles wrought in their behalf over 40 years and some detail of the different laws, statutes and ordinances which Moses received from God.  

Acts
Jonathan Jones II
Fellowship Hall

The book of Acts continued:  As we move into the continuation of Luke’s account of the gospel, the book of the Acts of the Apostles, the birthday of the church for Jewish believers on Pentecost is followed by the birthday for Gentile believers at Cornelius’s home.  Then there was the day that Christ was introduced to Europe by Paul; which led eventually to the U. S. A. and Maryville—“Go into all the world”

God’s Design for “The Church”
Elders
Room 204

This is an opportunity to meet and discuss the church with the elders of the Maryville Church of Christ.  Each elder will lead one or more of the lessons about the Kingdom of God; new people in Christ; living in Christ; the Body of Christ; the elect of God; the family of God; God’s temple; Christ’s flock; Christ’s bride; and God’s priesthood.

Bible Class for the Deaf
Room 205

Sunday Only Classes

Young Adults
Bert Paddock
Room 206

Celebrating Spiritual Disciplines:  In today’s environment discipline is not a word we like to think about let alone celebrate.  Come join us as we look into some of the biggest blessings in the kingdom awaiting those that choose to embrace the discipleship that awaits us all as children of a loving and wonderful father.  Discipline is not always a bad thing.  Revelation 3:19

Wednesday Only Classes

Sign Language
Laura Huff
Room 203 or 205

Through Love, Serve One Another
Ladies
Room 206

The class will call on several ladies to teach a lesson on such topics as:  Serving Through Hospitality, The Bereaved, With Pen and Paper, As a Leader’s Wife, Through Teaching, Those in Need, The Community, Through Attitude and Influence or Serving Through Counseling.  This is a study of Christian service.

The Truth Project
Mike Farmer
Library

Class will be from 6:00—8:00 p.m. with a maximum of 16 students.  One hour of class will be watching a DVD and one hour will be deep, intense discussion of the Focus on the Family’s “The Truth Project”.  The class will attempt to help you create a Biblical world view and become more aware of the lies of the world.

Two New Sermon Series Starting in January 2010

January (A.M. Series)-- "Baggage, It's Time to Let Go"

As we begin a new year, we are challenged to consider the fact that all of us have "spiritual baggage." The only way to get rid of your spiritual baggage is to let go and give it to God. God's grace has the power to remove the skeletons of your past.

This series should last about 5 weeks.

January-March 14 (P.M. Series) -- "Hope for Difficult Times" (A Study through 1 Peter)

We currently live in challenging times. The economy is down, the home is crumbling, our values are being attacked by a politically correct culture. Christians must not be discouraged, the Apostle Peter shows that there is a living hope found in Christ that will navigate us through difficult times.

This series should last about 11 weeks.