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April 9, 2017

Thank God For Common PeopleJon Mitchell

As our Lord came near to the end of His life, the religious leaders saw that they were losing their place of prominence in the sight of most of the people. The ordinary Jews who heard Him showed how fascinated they were by Jesus. They asked the question, “How does this Man know letters, having never studied” (John 7:15)? The religious leaders “…heard the crowd murmuring these things concerning Him” and “…sent officers to take Him” (John 7:32). The soldiers returned empty-handed saying, “No man ever spoke like this Man” (John 7:46). The leaders tried to use their influence as religious leaders to persuade men by saying, “Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in Him” (John 7:48)? This had no impact on the multitudes. Those leaders could not deny His power shown in the resur-rection of Lazarus and in their frustration, “…the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death” (John 12:10). The very next day, Jerusalem was in an uproar as Jesus made that triumphant entry into the city. He had been totally rejected by the “godly” leaders, yet His popularity was so evident. The leaders confronted Him in the temple, and He dealt with every one of their questions. “And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare question Him any more” (Matt. 22:46). They had failed! How did the multitude respond? “And the common people heard Him gladly” (Mark 12:37). “The common people heard Him…” Thank God for “com-mon people,” for the kingdom of God did not attract nobility, but it was built upon the response of “common people” (1 Cor. 1:26; Jas. 2:5). “Common people” loved Jesus. Jesus spent His life dealing with the “common people.” He ate with sinners and publicans; He helped Legion with the demons; He was part of the life of the woman who had seven demons; He touched the lepers; He felt the touch of a poor woman who touched His garments; He spent time with a woman who had had five husbands and was now living with a man outside of any marriage; He ignored the multitude to heal that blind man who was despised by most; He chose a “terrorist” (Zealot) to be an apostle and chose ignorant and unlearned fishermen to proclaim Him to the world. Thank God for “common people.” The lesson to be learned from this should be obvious. Our world is filled with those religious leaders and their blind fol-lowers, but there are still “common people” who are searching for the meaning of life. As we sow the seed we must never overlook the “common people.” If Jesus were here He would definitely see the “common people” as future saints!

What Brought You Here?Cory Myers

Simon of CyreneTim Cooke

1. Introduction

a. Jesus has been led away be crucified

b. Mark 15: 14-22

c. Acts Chap 11, Christians scattered by persecution

d. Acts 11:20

e. Acts 2: 10

2. It’s easy picture our mind Mark 15: 14-22

a. Simon close enough see events unfolding

b. He was compelled by Romans—forced into action

c. When Simon started out his day

3. Somethings we learn from this event

a. Christianity not spectator sport

b. Sometimes we delude ourselves

c. James 1:22-25

d. Jame 1:26-27

e. There is cross for each one of us

f. Luke 9:23/Gal 2:20/Rom 6:3-4

4. Conclusion

Philippians 2:1-4

In Philippians 1:6 Paul expressed his confidence in the work God was doing through the Church in Philippi. It’s clear that God was working through the Saints there. Is it clear that He is working through the Saints here? Paul puts forth four basic understandings of genuine faith that will allow us to do some soul searching and evaluate if we are here for the His reasons. Let’s study together!

1. The Ties that Bind (Philippians 2:1)

a. Encouragement in Christ –

b. Comfort from Christ’s Love –

c. Fellowship of the Spirit –

d. Affection and Compassion –

2. Resulting Responsibilities (Philippians 2:2)

a. In Agreement –

b. Having the Same Love –

c. United in Spirit –

d. Having one Purpose –

3. Evaluating the Results (Philippians 2:3-4)

Elders Percell Milton - 903.673.1819 Paul Slaughter - 903.872.1228 Paul Stewart - 903.872.3464 Darwin Thomas - 903.695.0176

DeaconsJames Ainsworth - 903.872.1390 Scott Barham - 903.641.0133 David Baumgartner - 903.654.4057 Zach Drain - 903.521.6055 Dan Gibson - 903.641.9587 Joshua Haden - 903.602.9645 Micah Haden - 903.673.1177 James Horn - 903.599.9114 Michael Jones - 214.803.5984 Roy McCullough - 903.872.2069 Greg Olsen - 903.654.1406 James Olsen - 903.874.8918 Rusty Owens - 903.695.0095

Billy Roughton - 903.654.4032 Dickie Russell - 903.874.4457 David Shastid - 903.257.6464 Brent Stewart - 903.641.9052 Justin Williams - 903.875.8288

Ministers Cory Myers - 512.627.6672 (Family) Tim Cooke - 903.641.5515 (Seniors)

Staff Jay Mahoney - 903-467-9093 (Office)

Community Outreach Benevolence Program Habitat for Humanity Food for Fitness

Local Missions Cherokee Children’s HomeIn Search of the Lord’s Way Southwest School of Preaching Brown Trail Spanish School of Preaching The Truth in Love ttil.tv WVBS Online School school.wvbs.org La Poynor Prison Ministry (Steve & Carrie Handley)

Foreign Missions Four Seas Bible College, SingaporeNew Zealand Harvest Missions

WesthillWORKS! Leadership

Privileged to ServeSong Leader Joshua Haden

Opening Prayer Tim Cooke Communion Leader Greg Olsen Communion Servers Jim Haden Wade BralyBrian Hand Eric OlsenDavid Shastid Nicholas TooleyDarwin Thomas Andy ParrishLarry Rowden Austin RoughtonDalton Shastid Thomas Saunders

Closing Prayer Dale Hill

Nursery Dianne Stewart & Emily Roughton

PM Song Leader Zach Drain PM Opening Prayer Hank Jett PM Closing Prayer Brian Hand

Wed. Song Leader Justin Mahoney Wed. Devotional Zach Drain

April Contact Elder Paul Stewart

Prayer ListIrene Ross had a major stroke and was taken to the hospital room 236 on Friday.

Meagan Gould received a great report and there is no evidence of cancer. Your prayers a greatly appreciated!

David Mahoney is scheduled for a heart cathereterization in Dallas tomorrow.

Royce Bunch has been moved to Heritage Oaks to begin rehab for his leg.

Aline Barrett has permanently moved to Heritage Oaks room 309.

Continue to Remember: Wanda Horner, Shirley Wardlaw, Lanny Powers, Juanita McCary, Alton Albert, Helen Rizzo, John Sehon, Kerri Barham, Beverly Heim, Barbara Moore, Don Bowen, & Stephanie Coldiron

AnnouncementsLads to Leaders Convention is coming up soon!! For those who signed up, the competition starts next weekend 4/14-4/16. Practice for those events will be today at 4:30pm here at the building.

Kindergarten & 4 & 5th Grade Teachers are needed! Please see Rusty Owens if you are interested.

Young at Heart Seniors Spring Seminar Theme: Love One Another Date: May 5 from 6:30-8:30pm

Graduation Banquet for High School Seniors is planned for May 18th. Sign-up sheet is on back desk.

Upcoming Youth Summer Events: - VBS - June 12-14 - SYS - June 20 - Camp - July 9-14

WOW Save the Date! Ladies Retreat Sept. 29-30 Summers Mill, Belton, TX Speaker: Whitney Watson, Greenville, TX Topic: Resolved (to stand for our Lord, no matter the cost) Registration: May 7 - May 28 Cost: $65 for room (4 per room) & 2 meals; $12 for t-shirt (optional) **Added Option This Year** $110 if single room is desired. Only a few rooms available for this option -- 1st come 1st served.

Birthdays This Week April 10 - Dan Dominy, Courntey Murphy, Kaylee Nicholson & Jon Southard April 11 - Angela Dunnahoe April 12 - Teresa Young April 14 - James Olsen April 15 - Molly Southard Next Week Bible Class The Life of the Apostle Paul AM Sermon God Demands an Answer PM Sermon Developing a Humble Mind

Records for April 2, 2017Bible Class .............................................................. 164AM Worship ............................................................222PM Worship ............................................................ 150 Wednesday .............................................................. 138Contribution ...............................................$10,552.65

Military: Clay Bayes, Jason Book, Alston Compton, Robert Johnson, Ryan Payne, Douglas Ramsey, Ryan Stewart