THE E DIF I ER “Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace,

and the things wherewith one may edify another” (Rom. 14:19).

Walnut Street Church of Christ Volume 46 March 27, 2016 Number 13

FAMILY MATTERS...Steve Baggett INVOLVING YOU...Larry Snow

Bread Anyone?

Q. Who mentions food to hungry people in between meals? Answer: Jesus and now me.

Actually, that is the setting of the gospel of John chapter 6. Jesus wanted to talk about spiritual things. The crowd was interested mainly in lunch. The people begin to bargain for a repeat performance of the previous day’s miracle, the feeding of the 5,000. As if to put a spiritual spin on it they pointed out that the manna of Moses’ day was literal food that could be eaten. However, Jesus continued to speak of a different kind of food from heaven—“true bread”. “For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world” (v. 33).

The people were basically offering to make a deal with Jesus. They would believe in Him if He would agree to make food for them from now on, whenever they demanded it. Jesus could have given them food, or anything else they wanted, whenever they wanted. That would have been a very seeker-sensitive way to guarantee that the crowds would never diminish. Jesus was not there to discuss the lunch menu with them, much less barter for their faith by doing miracles on demand. He was going to talk to them about spiritual things. So He said plainly “I am the bread of life” (v 35).

There were aspects of the Pharisees’ doctrine that Jesus could have singled out to establish some “common ground” with them. There was a lot of positive energy in the crowds that were following Him. He could have harnessed it and doubled or tripled the size of His following. He did not do that. In fact, He did the opposite. His preaching had one aim: to declare truth, not to win praise from the audience. He did not try to make truth easier to receive. On the contrary, what He did was make it impossible to ignore.

While we are on the subject of food, how about some “living water”

to go with “the bread of life”? John 4:10, “Jesus answered and said

to her, if you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you,

give Me a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have

given you living water.”

Now there is a ‘bread’ and

‘water’ diet you can live with for

eternity.

(MacArthur, The Jesus You Can’t

Ignore)

DAILY BROADCASTS FROM MADAGASCAR BEGIN TODAY!

After years of work, planning and prayer, World Christian Broadcasting has announced that the new radio station in Madagascar is going on the air today! This station will take the gospel into areas of the world that have not heard the good news in hundreds of years. Broadcasts from the Alaska station, when joined by this new broadcast from Madagascar, will blanket the former Soviet Union, China, Australia, India, The Middle East, Africa and South America...and literally the entire world! Please include this good work in your daily prayers. You can learn more about this ministry at www.worldchristian.org.

WELCOME HOME TO OUR OUTSTANDING YOUTH!!

We are so incredibly grateful for our young people! Ninety-six of our youth and chaperones have just returned from their annual Spring Chorus Trip to Texas, where they conducted worship services for the Northside Church of Christ in Waco. That congregation was also blessed to enjoy a performance from our youth chorus following services. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication in spreading the gospel.

One of our young men, Brayden Pyburn, was recently honored with winning 1st place in two regional speaking competitions. The topic of his award-winning speech was prayer in schools. Congratulations Brayden!

PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:

Horizon Medical Center: Robert Cullom (brother-in-law of

Cindy Hogue; ICU); Ruby Williams (room 103)

St. Thomas West: Ray Crouch (room 647)

NHC: please see long-term prayer list at information booth

VA Medical Center Murfreesboro: Sean Moore (3400 Lebanon Pike, Building 1, room #328, floor 1B,

Murfreesboro, TN 37129)

Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital: Ally Perez (PCCU;

pneumonia)

Helen Stanford, multiple health issues and undergoing a

series of tests

Matthew Stanford, (grandson of Helen Stanford) knee

surgery went well

Jim Reynolds, recovering from carotid artery surgery

Darlene Donaldson, experiencing back pain

Preston Donaldson, sinus surgery on April 6

Crystal Donaldson, recovering from a fall

Floyd “Shorty” Leathers, (cousin of Ruby Reynolds)

recovering from a heart attack

Peyton Arnold, (friend of many at Walnut Street) who

continues to battle leukemia

Maxine Hardee, (mother of Sherry Gulledge) recovering

from open-heart surgery

Haley McClannahan, (granddaughter of Paula

McClannahan) hospitalized for seizures

FAMILY NEWS

We extend our sympathy to Dean Byrd in the loss of her nephew, Danny Peppers. Funeral services were

held Friday at the Hermitage Funeral Home.

We extend our sympathy to Milton Williams in the loss of his brother, Hillard Williams, who passed away

Tuesday. A small family service was held Thursday.

We extend our sympathy to Liz Deweese in the loss of her grandfather, Paul Askew. Funeral services were held Friday at the Quality Church of Christ in Lewisburg,

KY.

Those of our number who are expectant mothers:

Bethany Wilkins (4/20); Marilyn Sensing (4/21); Jamie Brown (4/22); Sarah Lewis (6/1); Brittany Lamb (7/28)

Change of Address:

Mary Ellen Ferebee

1691 Camp Ravine Road

Burns, TN 37029

All ladies are invited to a come-and-go bridal shower honoring

Amber Pippin Bride-elect of Mason Bentley

Sunday, April 3 from 1:30-3 PM In the Gathering Room

Amber is registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Hodges and

REI.

Amber is the daughter of David & Sandi Pippin

Walnut Street’s Home Builders group enjoys a night of food and fellowship at last week’s indoor picnic above. Below the Family

Builders group enjoy Friday’s Easter egg hunt.

Ally Perez Get Well Soon

Walnut Street Church of Christ Mission Statement

Manifesting the fruit of the Spirit, proclaiming Christ to the lost and serving mankind to the glory of

God.

ATTENDANCE

Wed, 3/23…472*

Sunday-March 20 Worship—9 am ........ 774* Bible Study ............. 556* Worship—6 PM ....... 430* *includes 96 youth and adults

on youth trip

YOUTH CORNER 6th-12th Grade Activities

—Bob Spencer & Alan Ragan—

Today, 3/27: Young men conduct PM service and youth chorus to sing here at Walnut Street; finger food fellowship to follow

Monday, 3/28-Tuesday, 3/29: Loft closed

Wednesday, 3/30: Wednesday Evening Bible Classes

Thursday, 3/31-Saturday, 4/2: Loft closed

Sunday, 4/3: Spring Chorus Trip Slide Show (PM)

More Opportunities to Learn about Jesus

Search For Truth—Dickson Local Cable Channel 19

(Tuesdays-12 Noon, Thursdays-11 am, Fridays-8 pm)

WWW.STUDYJESUS.COM/ WWW.ESTUDIAJESUS.COM: Stats YTD: 137,025 visits through 3/20

StudyJesus.com can be found in religious books section of itunes

Ministers

Steve Baggett…………Pulpit Alan Ragan ............... Youth

Bud Lambert…….Counseling Larry Snow…….Involvement

Bob Spencer ................ Youth

Office Contact Information 201 Center Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055

Office: .................. 615-446-2909 CareLine: ............. 615-446-1909 Counseling: .......... 615-975-2395 Fax: ...................... 615-446-5265 Childcare:............. 615-441-3410

Larry.wscoc@comcast.net Lesa.wscoc@comcast.net

Pamela.wscoc@comcast.net Shawn.wscoc@comcast.net Steve.wscoc@comcast.net

CONTRIBUTION

3/20 ................. $23,770.74 Weekly Budget……….$29,574 YTD ............. $301,002.16 YTD Budget ............. $354,888

2016 Annual Budget - $1,537,842.00

Youth Class Locations

Age Building Area Birth - 6 months Nursery 6 months - 1 year Nursery 1-5 year olds 400 hallway

Adult Bible Classes

RM # Topic Teacher

103 Proverbs Brunett/Perkins

201 Fundamentals Southerland

Chapel Romans Brown/Van Dyke/Hogue

406 Names of God DeBerry

410 Living the New Covenant Moore

412 1 Corinthians Baggett, Ragan, Williams

Loft The Humanity of Jesus Christ Spencer

406 Fulfill the Law (8 am) Askew

Age Building Area K-3rd grades 300 hallway 4th Room 105 5th grade Room 205 6th-12th grades 500 hallway

Tonight—Young men conduct service, youth chorus

sings, finger-food fellowship afterward

Come-and-go bridal shower honoring Amber Pippin - Sunday, April 3 (1:30-3 PM) in the Gathering Room. Amber is registered at Target, Hodges and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Amber is the daughter of David and

Sandi Pippin.

Graduation Reception Parent’s Meeting - Sunday,

April 3 (4:30 PM) in room 410; Contact: Anita Moore

Shut-In Visitation Team Meeting - Sunday, April 10

Wednesday Express Meal - April 13

Walnut Street Day at the Cancer Auction -

Thursday, April 14

Red Cross Blood Drive - Thursday, April 14

Ladies’ Spring Fellowship - Friday, April 15 (6 PM) in the Fellowship Hall; more information will be coming

regarding sign-ups and menu

Elders

Gaylan Brown ........ 446-9909 Robby Harmon ...... 289-1936

Gary Brunett .......... 887-1227 Tim Hogue............. 319-6714

Bobby Cathey ........ 446-9216 Brian Ragan .......... 414-4529

George Caudill ...... 446-3996 Tim Spann ............. 943-7248

Joe Corlew ............ 446-8787 Bob Spencer ......... 446-3882

Ted Williams .......... 446-6441

Sunday, April 10 - Dinner and Devo at the home of Rob and Lesa Cude

young adult

Serving the Lord’s Supper this month:

Officiate: Watson McCord/Dan Erranton Serve at table: Steve Moore/Stephen Long Serve: Jimmy Barber, Dennis Bass, Brad Beaubien, Frank Becker, Larry Brown, Mike Burgess, Ron Campbell, Matthew Chester, Roger Chester, Kevin Galloway, Eric Hickerson, Justin Hicks, Will Hicks, Drew Holley, Isaac Holley, Steve Jordan, Andrew Pippin, Peter Steidl, Tyler Wilkins, Joseph Wooten, Jonathan Wooten PM: Corky Grigsby/Jim Greene

March’s Ushers Lewis Curd, Charlie Daniel, Al Denton, Ron Fuller, BJ Garton, Joe Kelley

March’s Security Teams 9am: Brian Choate/Donnie Choate 10:15am: Val Duran/Ron Fuller 6pm: John Petty/Henry Perkins Wed: David/Kristy Wall

Soundbooth & Powerpoint SB 9am: Craig Anderson PP 9am & 6pm: David Pippin SB 10:15am & 6pm: Patrick Nicks Wed: Chip Haslam

Bible Hour Bobby & Regina Cathey, Paul &

Belinda Cummings, Walter Ferguson, Karl & Valerie Littleton, Gaylan &

Melissa Brown, Trent & Sara Cunningham

Today’s Greeters Curbside: Justin Lamb Gathering Room: Larry/Patti Garton, Jim/Beth Greene, Kendall/Lisa Harris, Randy/Suzanne Hinton, Tim/Cindy Hogue Information Booth: David/Kristy Wall

March Nursery Attendants

9 AM: Penny Powlas, Judy Ragan, Kathy Holland, Martha Duke 10:15 AM: Sherry Gulledge, Kristen Greer 6 PM: Kim/Olivia Nash, Abigail Moore, Robyn/Megan Lampley Wed: Jennifer Street, Pam Baggett, Beverly Spicer

Wednesday Devotional Lead Singing: Steve Baggett Speaker: Bob Spencer Prayer: Jimmy Cagle

SUNDAY MORNING March 27, 2016

Welcome .................................................................... Steve Baggett Song Leader ...................................................................... Jeff White Song # 23 ......................................................... Our God, He Is Alive Song # 387 ............................................... Tell Me the Story of Jesus Prayer ............................................................................. Gary Clardy Song # 269 ................................................................. Thomas’ Song

Lord’s Supper Meditation—Brian Ragan Lord’s Supper

Song # 318 ............................................................... O Sacred Head Offering

Song on screen only ................................................... Christ Is Risen

Scripture Reading—Matthew 28:16-20 ...................... Charlie Daniel

CHRIST IN OUR MIDST (Matt. 28:20)

1. The ______________ of Christ makes possible His abiding

presence in the lives of His followers (Matt; 28:18-10, 16-20;

Rev. 1:23-24).

2. Because of His resurrection, Christ is in the midst of:

a. The earnest seeking of __________ (Lk. 2:46).

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b. ________________ and ______________ (Lk. 24:36-37)

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c. Devout _________________ (Matt.18:20)

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d. The world’s ____________________ (Jn. 19:18).

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Song on screen only ...........................Who at the Door Is Standing?

Song # 768 .................................. Jesus, Let Us Come to Know You

Prayer ............................................................................... John Petty

SUNDAY EVENING March 27, 2016

Welcome ......................................................................... Alan Ragan

6:00 PM—Worship

(Classes 3rd grade and down will meet as scheduled.)

Tonight’s worship assembly will be led by the young men in our youth group. This year, Alan Ragan and Bob Spencer have

taken our youth to the following congregations on Sunday evenings, where our young men have conducted the worship assemblies:

Midway New Spring Creek

Vanleer Shiloh

Water Street in Charlotte, TN Waverly

Northside in Waco, TX

Walnut Street in Seguin, TX

During these assemblies, twenty-four of our young men have preached the gospel. We are always happy to share our youth

with other congregations, but we look forward with great anticipation each year to the time when they “come home”

and lead the assembly at Walnut Street.

7:00 PM—Youth Chorus Presentation Our youth chorus, under the direction of Bob Spencer, consists of 80 young people from the 6th-12th grades. This is the 29th

consecutive year of the Youth Chorus at Walnut Street

7:30 PM—Finger-food Fellowship We will conclude the day with a special time of

fellowship as we share a finger-food meal together. Please bring food for your family and guests!