Our mission is to develop fully devoted followers of Jesus
who make a difference by being a visible presence
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
A cappella Service
SONG—Forever Reign
WELCOME: Barry Stephens
SONG—Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
SONG—Blessed Be Your Name
SONG—His Grace Reaches Me
MESSAGE: Barry Stephens
“Live by The Spirit”
INVITATION SONG—Don’t Be Afraid
SONG—A Shield About Me
COMMUNION
SONG—O The Blood
ELDER BLESSING/OFFERING: Mack Bibb
SONG—How Can I Keep from Singing
FAITH WITH NO BOUNDARIES CONTRIBUTION
CLOSING SONG: Hallelujah, What a Savior!
Instrumental Service
SONG—I Am Free
WELCOME: Barry Stephens
SONG—You, You Are God
SONG—Remind Me Who I Am
MESSAGE: Barry Stephens
“Live by The Spirit”
INVITATION SONG—Glorious Day
COMMUNION
SONG—Draw Me Close
ELDER BLESSING/CONTRIBUTION: Charles Lindsey
SONG: Y ou Are God Alone
FAITH WITH NO BOUNDARIES CONTRIBUTION
CLOSING SONG: I Am Free
An attended nursery is available in the Cradle Roll Department for infants-2 year-olds.
A nursing room with speakers is also available in the Cradle Roll Department. ALL
GOD'S KIDS (Special Needs Ministry) meets during the Bible class hour (9:45 a.m.) in
Room 111.
Mack & Janey Bibb/Charles & Brenda Lindsey will be available in the Green
Room on the northeast side (right front). Bryan & Ronna Privett/Rob & Darla Stewart
will be available in the Prayer Room in the southeast corner (right back) of the Worship
Center for private prayer. Please exit during the last song.
Medical emergency? Please go to the Nursery for help.
2014 Wednesday Summer Series
7/09 Josh Haynes, Raintree Christian Church
7/16 Ben Pickett, Monterey
7/23 Michael Martin, LCU
7/30 Brent McCall, Monterey
8/06 Barry Stephens, Monterey
8/13 Grady King, Mansfield Church of Christ
8/20 Los Angeles Mission Trip Shareholders Meeting
Ministry Needs & Opportunities
Women of Worship is in need of paid ($8 per hour) childcare workers for
the fall semester, September 10th-December 3rd, from 9 a.m.–noon. If
interested, contact Melissa Burns at 470-8986 or [email protected].
Be Filled with The Spirit!
Near the close of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he said: Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every
opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to
debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with
psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name
of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
(Ephesians 5:15-21)
When God freed us from sin, He freed us to live in the new way of the Spirit.
When one becomes a Christian, we don’t expect perfection, but a beautiful
metamorphosis begins. As we submit to God, God’s Spirit transforms us
more and more into the image of Christ.
How does all that happen? How can we be filled with the Spirit? Ephesians
5 is extremely helpful! The larger context in Ephesians (5:15-6:18) begins
and ends with the reminder that we live in an evil world. Paul encourages us
to be careful how we live (5:15), and to put on the full armor of God in order
to take a stand against the devil’s schemes (6:11).
Paul says, Don’t get drunk on wine; instead, be filled with the Spirit. Be
filled with the Spirit is an imperative verb followed by five participles
describing what we can do in order to be filled with the Spirit. All of these
phrases say something about our relationship with God and with one another
in the body of Christ. From Paul’s vantage point, life together is such an
important ingredient to living in the Spirit. Here are the five participles—
verbal forms that modify the imperative verb to be filled with the Spirit:
Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. When
we engage in worship, we praise God, but we also speak to one another
about the promises of God. Something happens when we do that. We quit
being an audience, and we become a community of faith. Singing and
making music in your heart to the Lord. There is something about
heartfelt praise that brings fresh air to our stale lives. Always giving thanks
to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. As we surrender to
one another, and serve one another, we become more and more like Jesus.
How are we filled with the Spirit? By speaking to one another, by praising
God (singing and making music in our hearts to the Lord), by giving thanks,
and by submitting to one another! May we be filled with the Spirit of God!
—Barry Stephens
For the benefit of all worshippers, we ask that you please silence all electronic devices during the assembly.
Family News & Notes
Please remember the following in your prayers:
Velma Jeanie Bailey ....................................................................... Plaza Rehab 302B
Nell George ................................................ Crown Point Health Suites, Sapphire 103
Other sick: Jud Jones (son of Jeremy & Whitney Jones), Joan Boyles, Tai
Bannister, Connie Grimes, Maggie Bacio (daughter of Laura Bacio), DeLois
Pavlicek, Jackie & Evelyn Rivers, Nancy Johnson, Brock Marshall, Connie
Fisher, Vernon & Dolly Clem, June Witcher, Melba McDermett, Evelyn Culp,
Don Ables, Bill & Joy Minnix, Kelsey Odom, Leola Tarbet, Adis Long, Debbie
Yoakum (daughter of Kathryn Hucks), James Black (grandson of James & Mary Jo
Underwood), Leah Oman (sister of Elizabeth Williams), Ray McDermett
(brother of Melba McDermett), Allan Akens (brother of Annette Miller)
Congratulations to Adr ian & Melanie Dennington (Young Marr ied Couples
Class) on the birth of a son, Noah, who was born July 1st.
Bridal Shower for Mary Gomez, br ide-elect of Ian Dupont (son of Bob &
Cyndi Dupont), will be Saturday, July 12th, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the home of
Lori House, 10504 Elkr idge Ave. Selections are at Home Depot, Lowes, and
Bed Bath & Beyond.
Active Retirees Thursday Lunch Group will feature fun & fellowship. Bring
$2 for a meal of baked fish, black-eyed peas coleslaw, and creamy orange
dessert. Join us for some good food and great fellowship. Need a ride? Call
Jodie Wallace (794-1442). The Fireside Room is open from 10:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m. for table games and balloon volleyball.
Active Retirees Game Night has been postponed to Monday, July 14th from
5:30-8 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Fried chicken is furnished—bring a side dish.
College-Age Ministry
Sunday Mornings: 9:45 a.m., Room 250
Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m. Worship, Room 250
For more info, contact Joey Drumright: [email protected], 806-577-8532.
Catalyst—Young Adult Ministry
Sunday Mornings: 9:45 a.m., Room 250
Sunday Nights: 2/42 every 1st & 3rd weekend—watch your email for details
Tuesday Nights: Catalyst Bible Study, 7-8:30 p.m., Market St, 19th & Quaker
For more info, contact Joey Drumright: [email protected], 806-577-8532.
Teen News
July 5-13—LA Mission Trip
Please pray for these teens and sponsors while they are away.
July 14—Boys Bible Study
July 15—Tuesday Lunch Club
July 17—Girl’s Bible Study
Growing Together as God’s Family
Baptized: Trey Holmsley
Paul Landrove
Placed membership:
Albert & Tristan Gillispie; 5816 73 St (24); 817-988-8656/817-888-8389
Changes: Faryn Bryant; 2610 Milwaukee Ave Apt 25B (07)
Randal & Sherri Dement; 6109 73rd St Unit A (24)
Rhonda Woodard; 6115 72nd Pl Unit A (24)
Reminder to the Common Ground, Catalyst, & College Classes
Chair Moving Today
Thank you for your service to our church family.
Weekly Record
Contributions: Sunday’s Offering, June 29 $ 35,885.00
Weekly Budget $ 38,500.00
2014 Weekly Average $ 38,701.06
Attendance:
Sunday Morning, June 29
Worship/Sponsored Activities 1071
Bible Class/Sponsored Activities N/C Community Service:
Meals served in Lubbock 105
Please remember….
Notify the church office of changes in: address, phone, email, employment, marriages, births, empty nest, etc. Many changes can be made in the online
directory (www.montereychurch.com) or you can call the church office (795-5201).
Summer 2014 at Monterey
July 5 High School Los Angeles Mission Trip (5-13)
12 Return from Kenya Medical Missions Trip
25 Fiesta Friday
28 Summit—Children’s Ministry Camp (July 28-31)
August 8 Foster Parents Night Out
13 CCM Taco Night
16 Youth Ministry End of Summer Retreat (Aug. 16-18)
24 Children’s Ministry Promotion Sunday
New Adult Bible School Quarter begins (1-2 Peter)
31 Worship Assemblies (8:30 & 10:45 a.m.)