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Shepherd’sVoice By Don Riddle

Sliding, Falling, and GodA couple of weeks ago Mark Copeland slipped and face-planted on the ice on the north side of his home. Aside from two black eyes and a good scare, he is alright. You know the story: his feet hit the ice and in a fraction of a second he was on his face. Some of you may have hit the wet spot on your tile floor and a fraction of a second later you are on your back or face. My brother-in-law slipped crossing a small stream and fractured his right wrist when he tried to catch himself.

Even in our spiritual lives, things catch us off-guard and knock us off our feet at times. If sin knocks us down, we have Jesus’ blood to lift us up again. If it is sin, or events, or people in life, note the encour-agement from the following scriptures:

1 Corinthians 10: 12 -13 – “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

When there is no one around, there is always “Someone” around: Ps. 73: 1-2 “Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.”

At times we feel alone, unworthy, so far from perfect. Everyone seems to be watching us: Ps. 38:16- “For I said, “Do not let them gloat or exalt themselves over me when my feet slip.” For I am about to fall, and my pain is ever with me.”

But God sees and God acts: Ps. 37: 23-24 - “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand .”

Potentially slipping, falling. That is why we need one another: Ecc. 4: 9-10 - “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”

When we try “to be good”, but fail: Ps. 145:14 - “The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.”

Therefore: Ps.18: 32-36 - “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.”

Watch your step and hang on to your Help!

Those Serving in January

The Life of Christ is the title and topic of our new adult Bible classes that begin on Sunday. This study is based on a college-level class on the Life of Christ. It prom-ises to be a challenging and rewarding study for all who will participate.

A study guide will be provided to everyone in class so that each one will have the material in advance. This study guide will also serve as a resource and reference to the Life of Christ long after this study is concluded.

If you are determined to make this the year that you go deeper in your pursuit of God and study of his Word - then this class is for you!

Make this Sunday (the first Sunday of the year) the starting point of your commitment to become a better Bible student. It will bless your life!

Sunday Assignments: January 5 January 12Song Leader (1) John Tooke (2)Tim Stroud (1) Chad Hearne (2) Daniel Hudgeons

Prayer/Opening (1) Mark Sexson (2) Frank Foshee (1) Cody Cagle (2) Mike Chunn

Preside/Communion (1) John Holder (2)Jeremy Lowe (1)Michael Ledbetter (2) Jordan Howard

Scripture Reading (1) Chad Hearne (2) Steven Cooper (1) Jeremy Ussery (2) Wesley Harris

Prayer/Closing (1)Michael Ledbetter (2) Gordon Bond (1) Mark Copeland (2) Don Riddle

Cards (1) Kohen Maxell (2) Luke Ussery (1) Walker Woodard (2) Dylan Ussery

Nursery (1st Service) Suzie DeHart, Whitney Smith Betty Ann Edwards, Cindy Dunseath

Nursery (2nd Service) Ouida Wright, Kelli Wells Dione Vetsch & daughters

Sun. P.M. Communion Ushers Lanny Ashlock, Mike Chunn

Sunday Assignments: January 19 January 26thSong Leader (1) John Tooke (2)Tim Stroud (1) Chad Hearne (2) Daniel Hudgeons

Prayer/Opening (1) Terry Fiddler (2) Sam Janski (1) Ben Burleson (2) Johnnie Dexter

Preside/Communion (1) Jason Rankin (2) Don Silvestri (1) Keith Moreland (2) Tim Stroud

Scripture Reading (1) Derek Gilmer (2) Blake Reed (1) Barry Holder (2) Don Williams

Prayer/Closing (1)Michael Ledbetter (2) Mike Baker (1) Mark Copeland (2) Gordon Bond

Cards (1) Hayden Wiles (2) Jake Tatom (1)Owen Wiles (2) Jack Starnes

Nursery (1st Service) Amy Porter, Tiffany Smith Kelsey Baker, Kinsey Copeland

Nursery (2nd Service) Debra Watkins, Kim Ussery Rachel Wesson, Kelly Subblett

Sun. P.M. Communion John Christopher, Donnie VanCleve Chuck Keeth, Greg Huff

Monthly Assignments: Wednesday Nights:Communion 1st: Lonnie Cagle, Bruce Brantley January 8

Gerald Crouch, Paul DeHart (S) Ben Burleson (P) Jacob Wesson

Communion 2nd: Greg Huff, Bryan McBride Januray 15

Andy Pennington, Robert Scaife (S) Cody Sublett (P) Jeremy Ussery

Jacob Wesson, Harry Starnes Januray 22

Ushers 1st: John Holder, B Holder, D Gilmer (S) Alex Stroud (P) Terry Ratzlaff

Ushers 2nd: Tim & Corbin Capps, A Myers, G Poole Januray 29

Greeters 1st: Holly White, D&C VanCleve, (S) Alan Myers (P) Ryan Overbay

Lois Higgins, Brain & Mary Smith

Greeters 2nd: J&N Moreland, S&T Ratzlaff January Food Coordinator:

Alan & Tami Buchanan Mona Williams

JanuaryNewsletter CHURCH OF CHRIST

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JanuaryCalendar

Meeting Schedule Early Service ........... 8:15 Bible Classes ............ 9:30 2nd Service .............10:30 Sunday Evening ....... 5:00 Wednesday ............... 7:00

Email: elders@r-c.org

Mike Baker501.472.8197mike@r-c.org

Gordon Bond501.764.2219

gordon@r-c.org

Mark Copeland501.327.4302mark@r-c.org

Michael Ledbetter501.269.3114

michael@r-c.org

Don Riddle501.339.8084don@r-c.org

Email: ministers@r-c.org

Steve Norris (Preaching)501.499.1116steve@r-c.org

Jonathan Colvin (Youth)479.856.2121

jonathan@r-c.org

Nick Starnes (CCSU)501.697.5318

starnesnick@yahoo.com

Ben Calderon (Hispanic Missions)501.548.7319

calderonben711@hotmail.com

Church Office: office@r-c.org

December AveragesSunday Worship. . . . . . . 509*Sunday AM Class . . . . . . 275Sunday Night. . . . . . . . . . 255Wed. Bible Study. . . . . . . 290Contribution. . . . . . . $15,742

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Baby Boy ShowerBrittany Sexson

January 12th at 2pm hosted by Leah Lowe

CollegeClass

WednesdaysUpstairs

Ed. Building

Sunday Night’s at 5:00Starting January 12th

The Spring session will go through May with a week off for spring break.

In-HomeDevo

at Daniel & Rita Hudgeions`

Untanglingyouth

culture 101Wednesdaynight class

teens/parents

Events for this calendar should be submitted

by the 25th day of the month before the event.

Y.O.U.Youth Outreach University

January 17-19 Sunday Service Schedule

January 19th

8:30 Worship at Y.O.U.

9:30 Bible Class

10:30 Worship at R&C

Puerto Rico

Mission TripDecember 29th -

January 5th

HappyNewYear

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Fellowship MealSaturday, January 11th @ 6pm

Youth OutreachUniversity

January 17-19Y.O.U.

R&C Ladies DaySaturday, March 1st

Speaker: Linda Smith

January 25th

See Brittany Sexson or Leah Lowe to volunteer!

Daughters of Godhost: Kensey Copeland

SaturdayJan. 11th 10 am

12 GG’sStart

TodayEDMMeeting MondayJan 13th@ 6:30

See Brittany Sexson or Leah Lowe to volunteer!

January 25th - 5-8 p.m.Y.O.U.

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19Youth Outreach University

One-Service at R&CBible Class 9:30 - Worship 10:30

LadiesBibleStudy

TuesdayJan. 28@ 6:30