Rutherford Weekly

Page 14 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, January 4-January 10, 2018 Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, Polk County Gospel Pickin' 1 st Saturday of every month. Food served 6pm. Singing at 7pm. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus NC 28722. 828-863-1353, 864- 415-3364. Epicenter Church Sunday 10:30am. Tuesday 7pm. Youth Ministry 1 st & 3 rd Tuesday, 7pm. Young adults, age 16-26, 1 st & 3 rd Sunday, 7pm. 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City. Visit: www. theepicenterchurch.org First United Methodist Church Welcome Table Free Community Meal, Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Dine in. 264 North Main St., Rutherfordton. Sponsored by churches of Rutherfordton. 828-287-3704. Souls Harbor Tabernacle Sunday School 10am, Worship 11am, Sunday night 6pm, Thursday night 7pm. Pastor Charles Poole. 704- 466-0626. 441 Sandy Run Church Rd. Mooresboro. Spindale House Jesus in the House, all are welcome, all free, all for Jesus! Sat. Jan. 13, 2-6pm. Praise & Worship, Prayer & Testimonies, Food & Fellowship. Free blankets & jackets for those in need. Music by DJ Elevate. To donate call/text Eric 828-748- 5576, or Kyle 828-748-7761. 119 Tanner St. Spindale. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Weekly schedule: Sunday school 10am. Worship service at 11am. Mt. Olivet Church Rd. Ellenboro. Rutherford Church of Christ M i d - W e e k S e r v i c e ; Wednesday 7PM. 925 Hwy 221 N. Rutherfordton. Riverside Baptist Church First Sunday Night Singing with "Truly Blessed", Jan. 7, 7pm. Spindale United Methodist Church Casual Early Service, Sundays 9am. Refreshments 9:30-10am. Alive Now Small Group & Sunday School at 10am.Traditional Worship 11am. E Main Street at Methodist Dr. 828-286-2281. www.spindaleumc.net Crestview Baptist Church Caregiver Support Group every 3 rd Tuesday, 6pm. 630 S. Church Street, Forest City. 828-375-0046 to register. Harvest Time Ministry Worship Sundays, 9am. Also, Soup Kitchen, every Tuesday at 5pm. 156 Sunset St., Rutherfordton. Faith Temple Worship Center Sunday Worship, 11am. Pray Service, Thursdays, 6:30pm. Food ministry every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. 151 Kentucky St., Spindale. 828-395-2091. New Life Christian Fellowship Church of God Sunday School 10am, Wednesday Bible Study 7pm, Sunday Worship 11:15am. 687 Ledbetter Rd., Spindale. Grace Chapel Foursquare Church GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief/ loss. 111 Mitchell St., Forest City. 828-289-9181. Bible Study Spiritual Warfare, Sunday 10:45am. 845 Battleground Rd., Cowpens, SC 29330 (corner of Mayo Rd./Hwy. 110). 828-247-4772 or e-mail martaa54@att.net Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, Caroleen Do you know Jesus? We can introduce you! Excellent Youth Program. Services: Sunday School 10am. Worship 11am & 6pm & Wednesday 7pm. Pastor: Billy Poe Jones. Mount Vernon Baptist Church Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am & 6pm. Wednesday 7pm. 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. mountvernonbaptistchurch. org Friendship Baptist Church Service schedule: Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am. 188 Bostic/ Sunshine Hwy., Bostic. Camp Creek Baptist Church Sunday School 10am. Worship 11am. Wednesday 6:30pm. Camp Creek Rd., Union Mills. 828-288-1554. Mundyʼs United Methodist Church Worship Service 9am. Pastor, David M. Lee, Sr. 550 Trinity Church Rd., Mooresboro. Salem United Methodist Church Sunday School 9am, Worship 10am, Depart with a Mini Mission 11am. Salem Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-8518. Thermal Belt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Meets 1 st & 3 rd Sundays monthly, 10:30am. 835 N. Trade St., Tryon. Coffee & refreshments available. 828- 513-0570 or Facebook @ TBUUF Church of the Exceptional "For Physically & Mentally Challenged" Sunday School 10-10:40am. Worship Service 11am. Pickup available. Hwy 221A, Mooresboro. 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I DESIRE TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT IN GOD'S EYES, BUT… Tit 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to Tit 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, (12) teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, all men, (12) teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, (13) we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, (13) looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, and Savior Jesus Christ, Which is more dif¿ cult, knowing what God wishes for me to do, or actually Which is more dif¿ cult, knowing what God wishes for me to do, or actually doing that which God desires for me to do? Many will answer by saying, "I doing that which God desires for me to do? Many will answer by saying, "I know what God expects, but…" What such people face is in actuality a moti- know what God expects, but…" What such people face is in actuality a moti- vational issue. Chapter 2 of Titus is a chapter concerning personal motivation. vational issue. Chapter 2 of Titus is a chapter concerning personal motivation. The question becomes, "Why should I be motivated, beginning at this very The question becomes, "Why should I be motivated, beginning at this very moment, to live the life God desires for me to live?" The apostle Paul an- moment, to live the life God desires for me to live?" The apostle Paul an- swers this question with 3 life-altering answers: #1. We are speaking here of swers this question with 3 life-altering answers: #1. We are speaking here of a "now or never" issue. Many declare, "I plan to do better soon!" James 4:14 a "now or never" issue. Many declare, "I plan to do better soon!" James 4:14 makes the bold declaration that none of us know with certainty that tomorrow makes the bold declaration that none of us know with certainty that tomorrow is guaranteed. Therefore, the one who puts off living a godly life is essentially is guaranteed. Therefore, the one who puts off living a godly life is essentially gambling with eternity! gambling with eternity! Life-altering fact# 2: If you believe in the Bible, then you believe that Christ Life-altering fact# 2: If you believe in the Bible, then you believe that Christ will return. One moment all is as it has ever been, and the next instant ¿ nds will return. One moment all is as it has ever been, and the next instant ¿ nds life as we know it is no more. The question becomes, "Am I prepared for this life as we know it is no more. The question becomes, "Am I prepared for this moment?" Life-altering fact #3: The day will come when I must face the one moment?" Life-altering fact #3: The day will come when I must face the one who was willing to be nailed to a cross on my behalf. What a humbling day this who was willing to be nailed to a cross on my behalf. What a humbling day this shall be! What does Jesus have to say about this day? Read Matthew 24:27 shall be! What does Jesus have to say about this day? Read Matthew 24:27 and John 5:26-29. and John 5:26-29. The inspired words of Paul through his letter to Titus are designed to moti- The inspired words of Paul through his letter to Titus are designed to moti- vate all men and women to be prepared for the ultimate day of judgment. The vate all men and women to be prepared for the ultimate day of judgment. The question becomes, "Will I begin to live for God today, or will I take my chances question becomes, "Will I begin to live for God today, or will I take my chances and hope for the best?" and hope for the best?" The Rutherford Church of Christ strives to reÀ ect the Lord's church as it was The Rutherford Church of Christ strives to reÀ ect the Lord's church as it was initially established in the book of Acts. We invite you to join with us for Bible initially established in the book of Acts. We invite you to join with us for Bible study and worship as we endeavor to live godly lives. study and worship as we endeavor to live godly lives.

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