The Open Door“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in

and out, and find pasture.” _ Jesus Christ – John 10:9

Volume 18, No. 06 Published by Cedar Key Church of Christ

11 February 2018 Editor: David Binkley, Gospel Minister; Galina Binkley, News

Today’s Worship Plan

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 “...Whoever sows sparingly will also reap also sparingly and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”… Please notice the offering box in the entranceway; where we cheerfully place our offerings in the collection box. Your contributions to God help us preach the Gospel here in Cedar Key, around the world and carry out works of benevolence to the glory of Christ our Lord.

Welcome Visitors and Members! We hope that your experience today will add something meaningful to your life in Christ Jesus. If you are new to the area and would like more information about this church, let us know. If you are just visiting our island community, then we hope to see you again.

Would you like to confess your faith in Jesus Christ and repent of your sins today? Come forward during the last song and we will assist you in obeying Christ as Lord – or let us know your desire some other time. We can arrange a time for your baptism into Christ. If you are a Christian and wandered away from home with the Lord, you may make your desire known and we will pray for God to forgive your sins, and fully restore you to Jesus Christ and joyful fellowship with other Christians.

Share the Good News! Free Bible studies and much more are available at our congregation’s web site Cedar Key Church of Christ. We also have the church’s weekly Bulletin on

our web site.

Welcome and first Prayer …… Ronnie TaylorCongregational singing …… Sermon Love – The Litmus TestLord’s Supper – Presiding …………… Brent BrooksLord’s Supper – Assisting ………… John AndrekClosing Prayer ………………… Robert RobinsonGreeter ………………………………… JR SellersChildren’s Bible Class…………… Laura Robinson

WEDNESDAY EVENING CHURCH MEETING is at 5pm for Bible study. We meet together to study God’s Word, sign cards and have wonderful Christian fellowship while having a snack. Please plan to come and enjoy a rewarding experience. We welcome visitors. Last Wednesday we had 13 people present.

We are having Ladies Bible class/ brunch with Rachael Harris leading. We appreciate your devotion and conducting interesting lessons.. We encourage ladies to try to come on Fridays at 10:00am and participate in studying God’s Word. We had 3 ladies presnt last week and enjoyed Rachael’s famous freshly made quiche Next lesson is on Febbruary 8th 2018 at 10:00am.John Andrek – February 3rd;Charlene Smith – February 4th;

Bill Vetovits – February 16th;Will Harris – February 16th;Brent Brooks - February 18th!We wish you more of God’s blessings!(If you have Birthday in February or next month, please let GB know and we will include you in the next newsletter) Cedar Key church of Christ Food Pantry is working!

. Thank you, our faithful donors for making it possible to keep the pantry filled. God is good! We helped 2 families with food and clothes, 6 people, including 3 children. Thank you, Margaret for buying clothes and socks for 1y.o and 2 y.o kids. Thank you, Charlene for buying socks and underwear for older children. God is good!

To Joan Andrek on the death of her mom Rose Ellen Sheppard. We love you and praying for Gods comfort.Have safe travels!

Annual Empty Bowls for Soup Supper.Wednesday, February 7th 4-7 pm at Cedar Key Community Center. Every dollar raised goes to Cedar Key Community Food Pantry, it currently serves 61 families per week. Come enjoy soup, salad and deserts! “Special” Bowls by Amy Gerhardt will be avaiulable for silent action.

Thank you Will, Rachael, Charley, Raegan & Olly for taking care of the church yard Saturday morning.

Thank you, all dear brothers and sisters for quietly doing a lot in the church to glorify God. Everybody appreciates it!

BIBLES FOR TROOPSIt was decided at the last Men’s meeting to purchase Bibles for troops. $20 will purchase 4 Bibles

from American Bible Society. If you wish to participate, please write a check to Cedar Key Church of Christ with mark “Bibles for Troops”, the church will match your donation, purchase Bibles that will be shipped them to our military people. We will mail check from the church at the end of February.Thank you for your kind and generous hearts always.

We will have Church Fellowship Meal after Worship today. Please plan to stay and share the blessings! Following meal there will be a Men’s meeting. Please plan to stay and participate.

***Bible question: What happened every seven years by the LORD’s decree? (Deuteronomy 15)

Love – The Litmus TestBut if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:17-18 ESV)

When a person was dependent upon their horse for transportation, if the beast of burden suddenly stopped walking or galloping. The rider knew to get off and look for what was causing the horse to stop. Perhaps a small stone had become lodged in the horses “shoe” making each step very painful. When a Christian (a person in the likeness of Christ) suddenly stops walking the walk and are only talking the talk, the source of the problem is likely loss of love. (John 3:16) Pure love is the power behind the message of the gospel The true love like God’s is always looking for opportunities to serve in the same way Jesus would if he were here. (1 Corinthians 13:8 “Love never ends” or “never fails” Have you ever heard a parent say to a child, “Daddy doesn’t love you when you act like that!” Love is always acting regardless of the actions of the one being loved. “Jesus loves me this I know!” (1 John 4:19) We learn to love others because we were held close and caressed and doted over by parents, grandparents and others who adored us. If you don’t believe that, just look at how parents and grandparents carry on over a newborn baby! All that attention never ends or fails. Love is remembered in the deepest parts of our hearts. Give love while you can! Hug and hold your dear children. (1 John 3:13-15) The Christian life is much more than doing particular things in a particular way – rather it is a particular way of doing everything! The unique way of love is what makes Christians stand apart from all the rest of the world. Love is as love does.(1 John 3:16-17) How can a Christian refuse to give love in a similar manner to the way we are blessed by God!? If we have at our disposal the means to assist someone in need, and refuse to provide help, we do not have the love of God in our hearts. It is just that simple! Hatred is a tool of the devil. When we cease to love doing good deeds, we are leaning closer to the devil’s way. What a difference love makes in a person! Yes, in a spiritual sense but also profoundly evident in the physical aura of a person who knows they are being loved and in turn loving others. DB

Remember in Prayers, Cards and Visits

Cancer: Joel Baxley, Danielle Beckham, Sue Colson, David Curry, Angela Daniel, Dwayne Drummond, Janice Rogers Dutcher, Karen Falak, Michael Fowler, Peggy & Robert Green, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Cecelia Rains, Sue Raymer, Susan Roquemore, Jennie Slaughter.

Heart, Other Health Problems & Condolences: Joan Andrek, Gilbert Britton, CeCe Bullard, Bubba Castell, Joyce Corley, Betty Curry, Patty Curtis, Davis and Robinson family, Danny King, Kay Langston – Linda Lannuier’s Mom, William Leith, Patti Morgan, Ricky Rains, Patsy Roberts, Tom Rooks, Bree Sakalarios, 2 year old; Doris Sheffield, Family of Rose Ellen Sheppard (Andreks), Jim Smith, Romig Voyles, Bruce Whitcavitch, Sr., our local Cedar Key children;

Military: Tyler Anderson, Ian Andrek, Zack Anderson, Tim Baxley, Daniel Beans, Montana Beckham, Joseph Bishop, Nathaniel Brinkman, Matthew Brown, John Henry Collins, Quentin Collins, Chelsea Colson, Alan Crews, Jacob Crosby, Isaac Delaino, John Dusek, Thomas Felletier, Nick Gentry, Amber Haven, James Holland, Robby Ice, Adam Iovine, Crystal Jenkins, Nadya Jimenez, David Johnson, Tommy Lee, Larry McCain, Ian McNulty, Richard Moran, Shane Poole, Steven Poole, Jonathan Roque, Matthew Roque, Clay Rowland, Jared Shewey, Brock Stone, William Clenton Wasson, Jerrett Westling,

Mission Work: Magadan, Russia; Nikolaev & Slavyansk, Ukraine, Cedar Key Police, First Responders & Firefighters; School children of Cedar Key; President Trump, others in authority, PEACE and more boldness to share our faith.

Our Record – 02/04/2018 Sunday morning worship ............................ 34Sunday morning Bible studies ............................23Sunday evening worship ………………………………………. n/aWednesday 02/07/2018 …………....................... 7Ladies Bible Class…02/09/2018…. 7

Contributions 02/04/2018 ………………… $1,593

Calendar of Opportunities Sunday: Bible classes 10:00 am

Worship assemblies 11:00 am & 5:00 pmWednesday: Prayer and Bible study: 5:00 pm

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709 Third St., Cedar Key, FL 32625www.cedarkeychurchofchrist.com