An Unexpected Surprise

Matthew 5.17-20

“If we died tonight … ”

Do we feel an absolute certainty of our salvation?

We are to know we have eternal life! (1 John 5.13)

Is this Messiah?

The Pharisees and the teachers of the law are surprised !

“He wants to abolish the Law and the Prophets!” STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
“Are we not models of righteousness ?” Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
kyle@churchst.org
A misplaced focus misses the point. FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977 CHOICES ` May 6, 2018
External actions do not prove internal righteousness. Tankersley69@cs.com
No matter a person’s age, or experience in life, every moment of every day is filled with
YOUTH MINISTER opportunities to make choices. Many of these choices may fall into the category of the
Jesus utters startling words that are directed to them! (Matthew 7.21-23) Caleb Taylor 993-2151 mundane, or routine, and little thought is given to them. On the other hand, we find that
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there are certain times in our life when the choices we make become extremely significant
Jesus is not what they expected ! HISPANIC MINISTER — and even life-changing.
Hector Cruz 993-0009
hectorcruz@cscofc.org
hectorcruz@churchst.org In the Old Testament, when both Moses and Joshua reach a stage of their life when a
farewell speech to the people they have been leading is in order, they both recognize the
What about us? SECRETARY
Talitha Liggett 359-3597 importance of choices and thus, use their final words to challenge their people to choose
tbl76@bellsouth.net well. Moses issues the challenge, “ … I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing;
Will we be unexpectedly surprised ? therefore choose life … ” (Deuteronomy 30.19). Similarly, Joshua issues a personal challenge,
“ … choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve … But as for me and my house, we
Are we ourselves not models of righteousness ? ELDERS will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24.15).
Wayne Cozart 224-2818 Tonight, we will recognize and honor our six young people who are about to graduate from
Does our righteousness surpass that of the Pharisees? wayne@churchst.org
high school — Grayson Garrett, Madison Head, Alli Hobbs, Leah Hollingsworth,
Will we come to Jesus in the manner He describes through the beatitudes ? (Matthew 5.1-12) David Jent 270-6631 Will Smith, and Jacob Wilburn. These young people, as well as their peers, have reached
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david@davidjentrealty.com one of those milestone moments in life where choices to be made are not only looming all
Are we poor in spirit? Don Ledford 615-714-3213 around them, but are also quite significant in nature.
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Let us all encourage our graduates to take these life choices seriously and personally —
Do we mourn over our sin? Lee Morrison 703-4044 and choose well! May we never forget our most important choice — choose to serve God!
lee@churchst.org
Do we demonstrate power under God’s control ? Kyle

DEACONSSteve Allen 359-

Are we hungering and thirsting for righteousness? 4616 CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR MAY: macaroni and cheese
Steve Allen 359-4616
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
Are we showing mercy to others?
Grover Collins 359-5386 MAY EVENTS
Matt Ervin 637-1830 TONIGHT Senior Night program will be in the auditorium and a reception will be
Are we pure in heart? Greg Hardison 703-4231 in the annex after our evening service. We have 4 girls and 2 boys. All
Joel Hargrove 652-7143
are MCHS graduates.
Are we making peace where possible? Robert Hopkins 364-3927
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Gary Lancaster 359-5215 May 15 Road Trip to the Puffy Muffin. Bus will leave at 10:00 am. Sign up on
Do we suffer reproach for God’s name? Kelly Lane 359-5986 white board.
Joe Liggett 359-4929
Ray Wakefield 359-2328 COMING On Monday, June 25, at Rock Creek Park, there will be a Fish Fry for all
We do not want unexpected surprises when it is too late ! SOON! ladies, at 5 pm. The cost will be $12.00, which will include fish, fries,
Clifford Whitaker 637-3507
Britt Wiles 359-7702 slaw, hushpuppies, dessert, tea, and all paper goods.
Have we been mistaken about Jesus? Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814
 Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Danny Hanson had surgery on Tuesday.

Continue to Remember in Prayer ...

BY CALEB  Danny Hanson, Molly & Ryan Brinkman, Taylor twins,
Robert Hopkins, Colt Stacey, Kevin Stacey, Ebbett Giles,
May 6 Theola Blue
Betty Daniels, Allen Haislip,
Dear Graduates, May 8 Madalyn Gold - 22
May 10 Lesa Brooks
Ongoing Prayer Needs Fay Jordan
Congratulations on one of your earliest, and first, of many accomplishments. You’ve  IN HOME SHUT-INS May 12 Kalie Hobbs - 25
Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn, Wynona Clark, Betty
made it over the high school hump and now it’s time to begin your next chapter in Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip,
life. I am proud of each and every one of you for your accomplishments and your Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike McCollum, Roslyn
Sutherland, Margaret Wade May 6 Tommy & Shirley Bledsoe - 39 yrs
love for the Lord. May 7 Tony & Bonnie Freeman - 36 yrs
 NHC LEWISBURG May 10 Larry & Dianne McKnight - 49 yrs
Bobbye Lou Adcock, Pat Blackmore, Elise Murphy, May 11 James & Jan Daughrity - 16 yrs
You will meet many trials in your days to come. There will be bad days, and there will Stanley Smith, Margaret Tyree, James Whitsett, Alice
Willis, Elizabeth Wood
be good days. However, with each bad day, you will always have God who is there to
 NHC OAKWOOD
help you through your struggles. With each bad day, you will always have a church Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton
SPECIAL THANKS!
family to lean on for strength. You are never alone, and you will always be loved - so,  VILLAGE MANOR
James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry, We would like to thank all our ladies for your
share that love with others. Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver part in the recent Ladies Night. It was a
 OUR MILITARY wonderful night, leaving us all encouraged.
As you transition into the next chapter of your life, I encourage you to never forget Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd There is a lot or work that goes into making it such a
Lowrance great success, and you are all to be commended. The
where it is from which you have come. Never forget where you have been, where you tables were beautiful, the food was delicious, and the
 OUR MISSION POINTS speaker said just what we needed to hear. A special
are going, and those who have helped you along the way. Each and every one of you Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); thanks to Elaine Tankersley for making our door prizes.
holds a special place in my heart, and in the heart of each member at Church Street. World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail She is always so gracious to do this, and it does not go
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry; unnoticed. Thank you Elaine.
We will always love you, and we will always be here for you. AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home;
Thank you, again, and to God be the glory!
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local
Hispanic Ministry
Graduates, this is an exciting time that will change your lives forever! I encourage ******************

you to embrace it, explore the future possibilities, and enjoy your journey. Remember We have received a thank you note from:
the Jewel Haislip family.
to always be thankful. Make sure you thank God, your parents, your teachers, your Please stop & read.
family, and your church family for helping you thus far in life.
Our love and sympathy
May you always lean on God for wisdom, guidance, and strength. God bless you in are extended to
the family of Margaret Morton. FOR THE RECORD
your days to come. Her service was on Tuesday. April 29, 2018
Our love and sympathy AM 397*
I love you, and God loves you. are also extended to Hispanic 45
the family of Emily Fullerton,
PM 171
the grandmother of Cody Fullerton.
Bible Class 326*
In Christ, Wed. Night 234
Caleb Taylor Contribution $11,278.60
Ladies Nite - 130 Hispanic ladies - 85

* includes Hispanic group