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Bulletin for the 1st Sunday of March 2010

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JESUS GIVES US . . .
LIFE ABUNDANTLY

The Anderson Ferry Church of Christ

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WELCOME!

 We're glad to have you here this morning!  We pray that you'll receive inspiration and blessing from the message, music and the love of our members to help you through your week!

 We are in a sermon series on how to be a "Peacemaker."  In a world where there's a lot of conflicts and confusion, it's reassuring to know that Jesus can still give us peace regardless of our circumstances!

 Last week's message was about unity.  Jesus prayed for His disciples then and now to be one just as He and the Father are one.  We have a ways to go to realize the fulfillment of that prayer in our congregation and in the church as a whole.  But all things are possible through Christ!

 Unity can be more readily realized when we love Jesus above all things and set aside our own personal agendas.  It can happen when we're committed to sound doctrine and never compromise the truth while prioritizing a spirit of grace.  When we're committed to developing a Christ-like character.  And when we respect God-given diversity and embrace one another's gifts and abilities.  We must earnestly and prayerfully pursue peace in true submission and humility.

 And when we all seek this level of commitment together we can say "of course we have conflict in our church - what group of normal people doesn't?  But Jesus has transformed the way we deal with conflict.  We may discuss our differences candidly and fervently, but we refuse to let them divide us.  We will not walk away from our marriages or from our friends.  And we will not leave our church just because we've been offended or things are not going exactly as we want.  Our relationships are a testimony to the reconciling power of the gospel of Christ, and we will strive with every ounce of our strength to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

 Amen!!!  Anything else flies in the face of Jesus' prayer that we be one!!!

Of Interest to Parents:
Sunday Bible Hour.......classes for all ages 9:30 a.m.
Staffed Nursery...........located downstairs.
2’s & 3’s......................“Second Hour” - classroom AA
4’s & 5’s......................“Second Hour” - classroom BB
Jr. Worship..................dismissed from auditorium service
 
Men's Breakfast Fellowship

 Our next Men's Breakfast is Saturday, March 6, 9:00 a.m.  Chef Chrissy has plans for biscuits and gravy among other delights on her menu.  The spiritual feast will be served up by Robert Lewis, Men's Fraternity leader, in his Authentic Manhood series.  Don't miss it!!!  Questions?  See Earl, 451-5332.
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The Week At A Glance
March 8 through 14, 2010

Monday 8
              Food Pantry Open 10-2
              
Tuesday 9  
              Church Secretary's Hours 9-3
              Know Why You Believe 7:00 pm with Bill Oehler, main building

Wednesday 10
              Church Secretary's Hours 9-3   (Bulletin News Due Today)
              Youth Groups (all ages) 7:00 p.m.
              Peacemakers 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 11
              Church Secretary's Hours 9-3
              Food Pantry Open 10-2
              Bayley Place Chapel 2:00 p.m.
              We the People 7:00 p.m. Constitution Class (everyone welcome!)

Friday 12
              
Saturday 13
              Three Rivers Chapel 10:30 a.m.
              Turn your clock ahead 1 hour tonight! (Daylight Savings Time)

Sunday 14
               8:00 am Men's Prayer Time
               9:30 am Sunday School (Classes for all ages)
             10:30 am Morning Worship Teen Mission Team Meeting(after the morning service)
              6:30 pm Evening Service (The End Times)

"Study to show thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Timothy 2:15
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Friday Night @ Fred & Lori's
 The next Friday Night at Fred & Lori's for teens will be Friday evening, March 19 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.  Bring $15 and let's go play laser tag and putt-putt golf!

What Does the Constitution REALLY Say?
 Come join us this Thursday, March 11th, at 7:00 p.m. as we begin an informative study of the Constitution of the United States.  See you then!  Any questions?  See Matt A. Miller.

Mean Girls Gone
 We met on the 28th of Feb. It was a good meeting and we all had a lot of fun, so if you are interested in attending one of the meetings, you are welcome to come to meetings on March 21st and April 11th.  To the best of my knowledge, it will work the same as the last meeting.  Carpool from church to my house.  All your parents have to do is get you home.  Bring $3.00 for pizza.  Thanks - Cindy

Ladies Class
 The grand new Day God has for you is often preceded and accompanied by hope.  One of the greatest hopes God gives us is for the day we will be with Him in heaven.  Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24.  When we hope in God, we are hoping in a God who  promises He will never leave us or forsake us.  Come Join the Ladies Class each week at 9:30AM.

A Reminder:  Daylight Savings Time occurs next Sunday, March 14, this year.  Turn your clocks ahead on Saturday night!

Address Change:  James & Danielle Toller, 5004 Chantilly, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238. 

VITAL SIGNS  Sunday March 7, 2010
Sunday School  46         Proposed Budget $3,832.00
Morning Gathering  127     Budget Income $2,143.72
P.M. 15                                          Under   $1,688.28

General Fund Balance   $5,801.98
Decisions for Christ: 2 baptisms, 1 rededication
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Finding Peace through a Prompt "You Turn"
Luke 12:13-15

"No U Turn vs. "No! You Turn."

1. Our natural reaction to conflict is to ______________ others and
__________ on their wrongs.  (Lk. 12:13; Gen. 3, 37; 1 Sam. 18-19)

2. The ____________ _______________ always makes conflict worse.  (Lk. 12:15; PS. 73:21-22

3. You can change the course of a conflict with a prompt ________ ___________.  (Lk. 12:15; Matt. 7:1-5)

4. Genuine reconciliation and lasting change require a ________________ heart.  (Lk. 12:15; Matt. 15:18-19; James 4:1-3; Ezek. 36:25-27)

Conclusion:  Make a "you-turn" by confessing the sinful desires in your own life and by receiving the incredible gift of forgiveness and peace won on the cross.

Challenge: Making a "you-turn" means that you are going to go in another direction.  Lay out a practical plan for the route that you will take, with God's help, as you go in this new direction.

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A Meal, Movie and More gathering has been set for Friday, March 19, 10:30 a.m.  This time we will start with a meal: BRUNCH, for a change of pace.  Then we'll see the movie: "Flywheel."  And after that we'll do another craft.  Be sure to mark your calendar then call us no later than 3/12 for reservations, 451-5332.  ($6.00 donation requested to cover meal expenses.)

Our February Movie, Meal and More had to be rescheduled due to the volume of snow we received last month.  Twenty-one were in attendance for the day!  Six had to cancel out due to previous commitments when we changed the dates.  We hope to have everyone together next time!  Chrissy cooked a delicious soup and sandwich meal.  Bev Laug, daughter Melissa and her fiancé David, all provided and helped with the crafts.  We painted ceramic hearts with a little help of these friends!  We enjoyed an inspirational movie, "The Lost and Found Family."  Thanks to Jon Miller for running the projector and sound system for us!  See you next gathering, Lord willing and the snow don't rise!!!

March Community Outreach:
-Bayley Place Chapel, Thurs. March 11  2:30 p.m.
-Three Rivers Chapel, Sat. March 13  10:30 a.m.
-Judson Village Chapel, Sun. March 14  2:30 p.m.
-Delhi Estates Chapel, Sun. March 28  3:00 p.m.
Volunteers always needed - Call Earl to volunteer! 451-5332
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Memorial Day Weekend Campout
 We are planning a family campout at Miami-White Water Park on Memorial Day Weekend.  Will be bringing Kayaks for use on the lake.  Encouraging everyone to bring bicycles for use on the bike trail.  Will also be planning a hike or two in the forest.  Bring bathing suits for the younger ones and they can play in the little Pirate's Cove water play area.  If you like to fish plan on bringing your gear.  Watch for more details like costs, etc. in future bulletins.

Thanks to Bill & Marilyn
 A big thank you goes out to Bill & Marilyn Oehler for teaching Creation Vs Evolution class to the teens for the last eight weeks.  It was a great, eye-opening time for our teens.

Van Drivers and Riders Needed
 We have been picking up and taking home around 30 children each Wednesday night for Youth groups.  Having only one van that carries 14 passengers we have had to do this in two or three trips.  This winds up causing some children to arrive late.  We are working out a deal with Dave Yeggy to use his large Savannah as a second van so that we can get all the kids picked up at the same time and to Youth Groups on time.  To do this we need additional Van drivers.  If we could get three more people to volunteer as drivers then no one will wind up having to drive every week.

 We also need an additional adult riding in each van to make sure the children are buckled up and behaving themselves.  We still have no riders for the church van and will now need more for the second van.

 Please consider committing a couple Wednesday's a month to drive or ride in a van as part of your service to God.  We would greatly appreciate your help.  If you would like to volunteer in one of these capacities please see Fred.  You can call him at 300-0819 or 451-5330 or email him at fredragland@current.net, or if you are on Facebook you can contact him on his homepage.

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She married him because he was strong, masculine, and protective.  She divorced him because he was a macho, chauvinistic bully.  He married her because she was so sensible, intelligent, and well-organized.  He divorced her because she was dull, domineering, and inflexible.  He considered himself lucky to be accepted by the school with the prestigious academic reputation.  He quit at the end of the first semester because the study demands were too tough.  She began to study music after hearing a concert by a talented artist.  Just a few months later she quit because practicing was so dull. They wanted better communication in their marriage.  But they never took time to talk about anything except the checkbook and the bills.  They admired their neighbor's children for the way their church taught them thoughtfulness, clean language, honesty, and faith in God.  They gave up trying to teach their children the same when they found out that they had to be that way themselves.  He said he'd give anything to be in the terrific physical condition his friend was.  He settled for living with his sagging waistline after only three weeks of disciplined, exhausting exercise.

They enjoyed the church because they like the building, and the children's program, and the preacher.  They quit in a "huff" when they were asked to give money regularly so the building could be paid for, and the children's workers could purchase materials, and other teaching tools and so the preacher could devote his full time to the church.  He wanted more than anything else to have the kind of Bible knowledge that his friends at the church had.  He decided it wasn't that important when he learned that each of them had a habit of reading his Bible and studying every day.  They thought their church should have grown larger long before now; that they should reach out like the church where their friends belong.  They decided that "just keeping our own friendly little group" was really much better after they were asked to call on visitors and to invite neighbors to worship.

Moral: "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."  You see, there are no free lunches!  Are you in the church to SERVE, or to BE served?  Think about it.  Pray about it.  DO something about it!

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Snow removal Team:
Gerry R./Clem Moore
Seth Winch, Jared Yeggy
Chris B/Donnell Harris
Danny Clark/Randy C.
Special operations crew
George Fredrick
To volunteer or for questions call:
Gerry Radel 244-6939
Dick Hammerlein 662-5819
Thanks to all that can help.

Auditorium Cleaning Schedule
for: 3/14 Danielle & James T.
for: 3/21 
for: 3/28 John O'Neill
for: 4/4 Linda Radel
*Call Dick Hammerlein 662-5819

Communion Preparation
March Thelma Tumbleson
April Diahanne Harrington
*Call Dick Hammerlein 662-5819

Communion Visitation
March 7 R. Clark
March 14 J. Lawrence
*Call Dick Hammerlein 662-5819

Men Serving for May 2009
At Table:
              Charlie Murphy
              Dave Yeggy
Servers: 
              Gerry Radel
              Steve Winch
              James Toller
              Seth Winch
Back Ushers: 
              Matt Miller
              Bryce Bezdek
*Call Bryce Bezdek 347-3452

Nursery Schedule
March 7 Devon Smith
March 14 Danielle Toller
March 21 Kim & Abby P.
March 28 Stacy Lawrence
*Call Lori Ragland 922-8648

Worship Team Schedule
March 7 Lori Ragland's Team
March 14 Lori Ragland's Team
March 21 Men's Team
March 28 Dave Yeggy's Team

Reserving/Calendaring All Events in the Main Bldg. Ruth Winch
  471-7174
Reserving/Calendaring All Events in Youth Center. Fred Ragland
  922-8648

Prayer Warriors Ministry

75th Ruth Relaford (Prayer Organizer)
Anniversary 451-4595 or 405-4595

Vera Staiger (Her Assistant)
922-1821

Van Reservations:   Craig Spriggs
                                       471-6133

Check our Website: http://afcofc.org
Get the bulletin by E-mail. Request it from: charlesjmiller@att.net
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ANDERSON FERRY CHURCH OF CHRIST

380 Greenwell Avenue

513 451-5330

Website: http://afcofc.org

Earl Stevens, Senior Minister & Fred Ragland, Youth Minister
Bill Oehler, Associate Minister

March 7, 2010

WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
(Lori's Team)
SONGS FOR PRAISE & WORSHIP
"Trees of the Field"
"Put Your Hand in the Hand"
"Arms of Love"
OFFERING SONG: "Great Is the Lord"
Meditation and Prayer: Craig Spriggs
(Receiving of Tithes and Offerings)

COMMUNION SONG: "Above All Powers"
Meditation and Prayer: Craig Spriggs
THE LORD'S SUPPER
(Partake as Emblems are Passed)

MORNING MESSAGE: Earl Stevens
 (Peacemaker Sermon Series)
DECISION SONG: "Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus"

CLOSING PRAYER
*CLOSING SONG: "Revive Us Again"
Linger and Fellowship

Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. (Bill Oehler)

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