What If the Healing Doesn’t Come?

There is a popular song that raises the question “what if the healing doesn’t come and life falls apart?” I like the

song but I think that it misses the mark in one way. I like the fact that the song raises this important question and

then it encourages us to trust God no matter what is happening to us in life. But the song fails in that it raises this

important theological question, but it does not really answer it. What do we do in a real world “if the healing does-

n’t come and life falls apart?” We will circle back to the question and the answer in a moment.

Our need for healing means that something is wrong. We know about the need for cosmic healing where sin has

infested and invaded and affected creation in more ways than we sometimes realize. That healing will take place

when Jesus returns in the future. We also know about our need for healing on an individual level. We are all af-

fected at some time by the need to be healed emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. If you stop and

think about it, we are behind the eight ball from the very beginning. Babies go through the stress of birth, jaundice,

colic, teething, ear infections, and strep throat. Even at our best, we sometimes get sick and we all know how the

need to be healed so often increases as we get older. Our need for healing means that something is wrong. I would

venture to say that every single person who reads this article can call to mind someone they know who is in their

last season of life and there may not be anymore healing for them.

So, what happens if and when the healing does not come for us? I have some Good News for you if you are a

Christian. We have the promise that if we are a faithful Christian under the blood of Jesus Christ, we are going to

be healed. Here’s the deal. For faithful Christians healing takes place in one of two spheres – either on this side of

heaven or on the other side of heaven. We know that for every person, at some point in their earthly journey, there

is no more healing. Sin erodes what God has created and on this side of heaven, the battle between being well and

finally passing away is lost. But we must remember that God is always going to bring good out of what His faith-

ful people go through, even when that involves death. Just because the healing does not come here, does not mean

that it is not going to come! We are encouraged in Revelation 2 verse 10 to “be faithful, even to the point of death,

and I will give you the crown of life.” Healing is going to come! If you are reading this and you are going through

physical trials and suffering and pain – be assured and encouraged because healing is going to come! If you are

reading this and you are going through mental stress and strain and you are overwhelmed with the difficulties of

life – be assured and encouraged because healing is going to come! If you are emotionally distraught and it does

not seem like your broken heart can ever be mended – be assured and encouraged because healing is going to

come!

When life sometimes humbles you by its negative circumstances and it seems like there is no way out from the

trial you are in – be assured and encouraged by remembering that our heavenly Father is always going to bring

good out of what His faithful people go through, even when that involves death. If and when the question “what if

the healing doesn’t come and life falls apart” comes into your life – be assured and encouraged by the Lord Jesus

Christ. Hebrews 4:15 reminds us that “do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,

but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.” Be assured and encour-

aged by remembering that the Lord Jesus is going to turn our pain into peace – our trials into times of victory – our

suffering into glory – and our difficulties into joy!

With Christ’s Love, Josh

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If anyone has a

special need or

needs special

arrangements for

home communion

during the month

of February

please contact

Benny Brown

Or

Pastor Josh Head

Minister’s Notes

Josh Head

ON PALM

SUNDAY, a 5-

year-old boy woke

up ill and stayed

home from church

with a sitter. When

his family re-

turned, they were

carrying palm

fronds. Johnny

asked what they

were for.

“People held

them over Jesus’

head as he walked

by,” his father

explained.

“Wouldn’t you

know it?” Johnny

fumed. “The one

Sunday I don’t go

and he shows up.”

(This was brought

in from Nick Ellis,

Thanks Nick)

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Elder’s Corner - Benny Brown

Life Is Short By Ron Boatwright

This life is so short. Job says, “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle” (Job 7:6).

We cannot stop time or even slow it down. Job continues to say, “Man who is born of

woman is of few days and full of trouble. He comes forth like a flower and fades away;

he flees like a shadow and does not continue” (Job 14:1-2).

We must live our short life pleasing to God so we can go to Heaven when this life is

over. God’s word says, “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to

such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit’: whereas you

do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that

appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord

wills, we shall live and do this or that’” (James 4 13-15). This life is so short. It is tem-

porary.

Many people put off becoming a Christian because they are too busy with their worldly

pursuits. But cars wreck, planes crash, people die everyday of strokes and heart attacks,

and without warning the vapor of life quickly disappears. “And as it is appointed for

men to die once, but after this the judgment’ (Hebrews 9:27). Everyday we live we are

one day closer to death and eternity. We are not promised tomorrow. Tomorrow is

only a hope.

People can hide their fear of dying and cover it up with the pursuit of “material suc-

cess”. “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own

soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26). Our soul

is priceless. Many people put off becoming a Christian, or those who become unfaith-

ful delay their repentance until they can get everything just right before they obey the

Lord. They seem to think they will live forever on this earth. In talking to people

about their soul, many respond by saying, “I’m not ready yet”. The problem is there is

not much time left to get ready. They will soon run out of time. It will be too late then.

We must get it right while we have time. There will be no second chances. One will

not accidentally go to Heaven.

In less than one hundred years from now we will all be dead. We will either be with

the many being tormented in Hell or with the few in the glory of Heaven (Matthew 7:13

-14). We make the choice in this life as to which place we will be. Let’s make the right

choice.

FCC still offers

Valet Parking on

Sunday morning for anyone

who needs it. Please let Travis

Mayton know if you would like

to take advantage of this spe-

cial service. Travis may be

reached at

865-719-7161.

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Financial

Reports are

prepared by

Travis Wolfe &

are available by

the foyer.

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You can see God from anywhere if your mind is set to love and obey Him. ~ A. W. Tozer

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Helping Kids Rock As Much As You Help Them Praise By Doug Ranck

When I was young, I could easily tell the difference between Christian music and rock music. Christian music

was played mostly at church on organs and pianos, was led by one person up front (usually waving his hands as if

the congregation was a choir) with the people singing from hymnals. Rock music was heard on the radio or on

your record player. Into my teenage years a few Christian bands developed and began using guitars or drums and

an occasional keyboard. I remember looking for Christian records at a bookstore and choosing to buy one if I saw

somebody was actually playing drums on it! At a camp or coffeehouse people began singing more contemporary

Christian music played with guitars. “Amazing Grace” to the tune of “House of the Rising Sun” became our an-

them. Along came cassette and eight track tapes. The music industry had effectively spread beyond the radio, con-

cert hall, and the church. Personal listening of music entered the arena in the late ‘70’s when those big head-

phones were introduced. With those I could enter my own music world. They even invented round, cocoon-like

chairs with speakers for those who wanted the “cave” experience. By the mid ‘80’s, music could be heard on cas-

sette tapes played in a “Walk-Man” – and soon we had moved to CD’s, internet streaming music, and then the

tidal wave of iPods, iTunes, and other MP3 formats. Music had invaded every corner of life. People could easily

create their own mix and personal playlists and take music with them wherever they went. Walk around the busy

sidewalks of your downtowns, malls, and airports and there we see hundreds and thousands of people with ear

buds of all shapes and sizes. Most people live their lives with a soundtrack in their ears.

HOW DO WE CAPITALIZE ON THIS LOVE FOR MUSIC?

If we were to ask youth leaders, “How do you use music in your ministry?” most would respond, “We have a

great worship band.” While this is a powerful way to use music, it can no longer be the only way. In the early

‘90’s it was possible to use the strategy, “bring in a band and they will come.” We are now in a different day. The

use of music requires creativity, diversity, discernment, and spiritual wisdom. There is one myth we must ex-

plode: all youth connect equally with God through the leadership of a good worship band. (If the worship band is

not good, we are into a whole other discussion!) The truth is that our attraction and connection with music is sub-

jective. Everyone has an opinion on style and taste of music. Musicians and non-musicians alike are unified in the

fact they have an opinion! Where there are opinions, one

can expect a variety of needs concerning worship to and

engagement with God. Just as a good teacher under-

stands that there are diverse learning styles in one’s

teaching environment, we ought to recognize the differ-

ent ways youth may respond to music in the life of our

ministry. With this awareness what are some ways to

help youth engage in worship and spiritual growth

through the power of music? Here are a few sugges-

tions:

Ways for parents to connect with their kids

•Listening Party – In my high school days, a new record

album would often bring people together for a listening

party. In this day of downloads we can have new music

in seconds. What about scheduling an event on the day

new music, sacred or secular, is released? You could

Ryan’s Renderings Ryan Christman

Continued on page 4

Elevate Jr. Lessons for March: Main Point Bible Story/Verse 03/03: The truth helps others David and Jonathan; 1st Samuel 20

03/10: I will do what is right Jonah; Jonah 1:1-3:3

03/17: I will Help my Friends do What is Right David and Abishai; 1st Samuel 26:5-11 03/24: I can Trust God Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; Daniel 3

Elevate Lessons for March: Main Point Bible Story/Verse

03/03: Sin separates us from God! The Fall of man; Romans 3:23 03/10: God Gave His Best-I should Give My Best The Birth of Jesus; John 3:16a

03/17: Church is Where I learn about God! Jesus in the Temple As a Child; Matt 13:12a

03/24: God will help me stand up Against Temptation; Temptation of Jesus; 1st Cor 10:13

**March 31 is FAMILY SUNDAY**

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The SonShine Sisters will meet Monday, March 4 at noon.

The Elder’s Meeting will be Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 PM.

Phillip Parker, Victory 44 will be speaking at the Church Sunday evening at 6:00 on

March 10.

Paintball for Jr./Sr. will be Saturday, March 16, see Ryan for details.

The Board Meeting is Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 PM.

The Fellowship Dinner is Wednesday, March 20 at 6:00 PM.

Kids City Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 23, see Ryan, see Ryan for details.

There is no PM service on Easter Sunday, March 31.

Women’s Bible Study will be on Thursday’s from 10:00 - 12:00 in the Good Sam’s class-

room. Even if you have missed a class, you are welcome to attend.

Various Mission Speakers will be here in March & April, please refer to the calendar and

Missions page.

There will be a night with Tim Hawkins on April 14, see Ryan for details.

VBS will be June 6 - 8, with the closing program on Sunday, June 9. See Ryan for details.

critique it and talk through

the themes of the lyrics.

This is a great tool for

helping your youth think

critically through what

they hear, and it gives

them tools for discern-

ment.

•Lyric Study – Use a song,

Christian or secular, as a

part of your teaching. In

your planning, study the

lyrics, identify the theme,

and develop a Bible study

to communicate a spiritual

truth. Interlínc offers many

great resources through

their Youth Leaders Only

and Music Video Loop

studies.

This list is a start. Now it

is your turn to rock on!

Ryan’s Renderings continued from page 3

Be the first to find Ryan on the Sunday af-

ter the newsletter goes out and be able to

quote the verse perfectly from memory for

the week as shown below and you win the

prize .

E l e v a t e J r . a n d E l e v a t e . . .

Verse is: John 1:1

Christ, Cried, Faith, Fa-

ther, Fulness, Grace,

Man, Received, Sinner,

Son, Things, Witness

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Dear Partner in the

Great Commission,

Last week, the point

person at JoshuaPro-

ject.net was interact-

ing with several of

our workers (to

launch a section

about the Wall of

Unreached Peoples

on their website).

Afterward, he wrote

me this note:

“When you recruit

Team Expansion

staff is there some

kind of encourage-

ment quotient they

have to meet? Every

single person I have

had contact with in

Team Expansion

have been such en-

couraging folks.

They all peg the

encouragement me-

ter! You have a mar-

velous staff. Doug. I

think you ought to

rename the organiza-

tion to ‘Team En-

couragement.’ (end

of Dan’s note)

I second the impres-

sion. Team Expan-

sion personnel ARE

encouragers! That’s

one of the reasons

it’s so fun to work

for this team of peo-

ple - and I trust it’s

also one of the rea-

sons you support and

pray for the work of

your favorite Team

Expansion mission-

ary. And when you

do, you’re “passing

along” the magic of

encouragement. May

God bless you for

continuing the cycle!

And may He richly

bless you this month.

Doug Lucas,

President,

Team Expansion

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Dear Supporters,

The vase of daffodils on

our dining room table

reminds us that spring is

definitely coming. It's

been many years since

we enjoyed spring in

Tennessee, and we're

really looking forward to

it. Thank you again for

all your support in this

work.

Blessings,

Spencer and Pat

The

Parkers

Choosing to follow

Christ and be im-

mersed is

definitely not the

most popular

decision in this

97% Buddhist

country. Most

Buddhists see this

decision as a

rejection of being a

good citizen of

Thailand. New

Christians are often

persecuted by their

family and friends

and need

the church to be

their new family

and support system.

Please pray for

Jesus to draw more

people to believe in

Him despite social

pressures.

Victory

44

International

Spencer Garner with Team Expansion

Spring Schedule - The Lord Willing

Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch

List of Needs

Large Tonka cars/

trucks for playing in

sandbox.

Basketball and

pump/needles

Supplies for greenhouse (planting for spring)

Large digging toys for sandbox

Durable basketball goal/pole for court by school

building

Cloth Volleyball

New office fax/scan/copier machine for school

office.

March 3 FCC, Big Stone Gap,VA (a.m.)

March 17 West Village, Oak Ridge, TN (a.m.)

April 7 Gateway CC, Pigeon Forge, TN (a.m.)

April 4 Wednesday nights with West

Towne CC, Knoxville, TN

April 28 Hempfield CC, PA

May 16 Fly to Mongolia

Courts of Praise / Local Pantry Update

Larry Webb, the owner of the Ice Cream Parlor

(previously known as Snow Biz) & Rocky Top

General Store in South Harriman, TN will be

renting out the ice cream parlor to Courts of

Praise. All the proceeds will go to the Food

Pantry effort. The target opening date is April,

just in time for the ball season to begin. FCCH,

among other Pantry Supporters will be noted as a spon-

sor. There will be plenty of opportunities for everyone to

volunteer their time to help out. More details will be

provided later.

C o n f i r m e d M i s s i o n S p e a k e r s : Philip Parker – Victory 44 International/Thailand – Some-time in March Billy Clark – Smoky Mountain Christian Camp – April 7

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THIS MONTH February 3 Snow, Church Cancelled

February 10

TOTAL WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 78

Sunday School: 48

February 17

TOTAL WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 72

Sunday School: --

February 24

TOTAL WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 82

Sunday School: 47 Jeff Brown will have the

April Elder Article and also be

Elder of the Month AP

RIL

Benny Brown is

Elder of the month

for March, please direct

all questions or needs

directly to Benny or Josh. MA

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Kevin & Michelle Mee

Larry Laymon

Travis Wolf

(during church)

Sunday Nursery Worker PROJECTION

3

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24 David McKissack

Larry Laymon

Benny Brown

Travis Mayton Cherlyn Brown

Pat Ramsey Pam McKissack

Kristin Christman

Kevin &

Michelle Mee

Sound Board

Greeter

PM Communion Hospital Cards

3

17

10

24

Edna McNamer

Virginia Easter

Nick Ellis

David McKissack

Benny Brown

NO pm service

Benny Brown

31

Kristin Christman

Pernia Martin

Jeff Brown Cherlyn Brown

31

Fred Ramsey

AM Communion and Pastoral

Prayer

Cherlyn Brown

Joy Ramsey

Sunday School Hour Nursery

Wednesday Night

Nursery

(during Sunday School)

Operator

Sunday

Morning

Judy Harmon

Pat Ramsey

Jeanette Powell &

Virginia Easter

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Frank Mee

Fred Ramsey

Kevin & Michelle Mee

Judy Harmon &

Lisa Doyle

Fred Ramsey

Fred Ramsey

Larry Laymon

Pat Ramsey

Cherlyn & Jacob Brown

Pam McKissack

Linda Brown &

Pernia Martin

Joann Basler

Frank Mee

Communion Cleanup

Pat Ramsey

Nellie McKinney

Marquee Up-Keep

Frank & Bobbie Mee &

Pernia Martin

Fellowship Meal Hostess

Joy Ramsey

Cherlyn Brown

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Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God who

died for our sins and arose from the dead.

I Corinthians 15:1-8, John 3:16

The Bible is the inspired Word of God-a lamp unto

our feet and a light unto our path.

II Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:105

Every person has worth as a creation of God, but

that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of

God.

Romans 3:23

Forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life

are available to those who trust Christ as Savior and Lord.

John 3:16

Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone, for no one

comes to God the Father except through Him.

Acts 4:12, John 14:6

What We Believe

this issue

Minister’s Notes / Josh Head Pg 1

Elder’s Corner/ Benny Brown Pg 2

Youth Page / Ryan Christman Pg 3

Meeting, Announcements & Events Pg4

Prayers Pg 4

Mission Info, Updates Pg 5

Volunteer Schedules Pg 6

Calendar of Events Pg 7

What We Believe Pg 8

Elders

Benny Brown

882.7725

Jeff Brown

865.882.8156

Larry Laymon

865.354.8834

Travis Mayton

865.719.7161

Adult Minister

Josh Head

865.244.7630

Youth Minister

Ryan Christman

865-335-9990

Church Office:

Phone: 865-882-3051

Office Hours Mon—Thu (9:00—2:00)

Email: fcch@bellsouth.net

www.fccharriman.org

Our Program: The Restoration of

The New Testament Church in its Teaching

Ordinance and Life. Our Object: The unity of all Christians

Our Motives: That the world may Believe that Jesus is the Christ

Service Times Sunday School

9:45 AM

Sunday Morning

10:50 AM

Evening Worship

6:00 PM

Wednesdays

Bible Study 7:00 PM

(Every 3rd Wednesday is a

Fellowship Meal at 6:00 PM)

Current Resident

M/M Lee Dymond

731 Stableway Rd.

Pine Road AL 36064

Those accepting Christ shall repent of sin, confess

their faith and be baptized into Him.

Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38

The Church is the Body of Christ on earth, is em-

powered by the Holy Spirit, and exists to save the

lost and edify the saved.

Ephesians 4:1-16

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