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38th Street Church of Christ 3904 38th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44718 330-492-5523 Fax: 330-493-7119 |
| The Messenger On Line May 24, 2009 |
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LIFE LINES
“How Long Were The Days In Genesis”
by David B. Smith
Since a day consists of twenty-four hours, then was each of the six days of creation a literal, twenty-four hour period of time? The answer is easily learned from the reading of the text itself. But, those familiar with evolutionary thought know this is quite a contested passage. Even many so called “theists” compromise precious truth by claiming that the days of the creation week were eons of time, instead of six twenty-four hour time periods. The theory of evolution is false doctrine. To suggest a compromise between Genesis and pseudo-science denies the inspiration and integrity of the Bible and eventually leads the compromiser to a complete denial of God’s existence. Though men try, no one can deny the fact that each day of creation was a twenty-four hour time period.
The Holy Spirit, through Moses, consistently employed the Hebrew word for “day” (yom) with a number to indicate literal twenty-four hour days. This fact remains constant throughout the entire Pentateuch. Even the first chapter of Genesis bespeaks the nature of the days. Plant life was created on day three (Genesis 1:9-13), and the sun on day four (Genesis 1:14-19). Those who would assert that each day of the creation equaled thousands or millions of years must accept the impossible “fact” that plant life thrived for thousands or millions of years with no sunlight! Consider also that Israel’s work schedule was patterned in the likeness of the six days of creation (cf. Exodus 20:8-11). Each six day period was as literal as the other. Thus it is clear, the days of creation were each twenty-four hours long.
Family News & Notes
Church Family: No one from the congregation is currently hospitalized. Carl Earley continues his recuperation at home.
Other Friends and Relatives: Marlene Lopez, sister of Winnie German, is scheduled to return to her home on Saturday, May 23rd, after nearly 5 months in hospitals and rehabilitation. Also, remember Jack Duty who has cancer; John and Bonnie Day, Ellen’s son and daughter-in-law, and Harry Fox, father of Eugene Fox and Rose Varn.
Remember, too, our Shut-Ins, those in the Armed Forces, as well as the Leadership of the Lord’s church here at 38th Street.
Thank You: Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and kindness during this difficult time. The family of Karen Morgan.
Thank you for all the prayers, the visits, and the get well cards during my recent hospitalization. A special thanks to Young-In-Heart for their card and gift. I am slowly convalescing at home with visiting nurse and physical therapy. I hope to be able to attend worship service soon, with God’s help. Please continue your prayers for me as I slowly regain my strength. In Christian Love, Carl Earley.
Thank you to the young people who attended the digital scavenger hunt on Saturday! A great time was had by everyone. A special “thank you” goes to Jane and Steve Moser and Earl Ash for driving for the event. Check the teen board over the next few weeks to see some interesting pictures from the evening.
Babysitter Needed: Michael and Marki Moffett are in need of a sitter for their daughter, Brianna, for 1-2 days per week. For more information, please call Marki on her cell phone at 330-265-4402.
Free To A Good Home: Our library has undergone a much needed de-cluttering. There are several books on a table in the library that will be discarded at the end of this month. You have an opportunity to look through those books and take any you would like to have for your collection. Thank you, Winnie and Richard German for your help!
IMPORTANT MEETING: All deacons are strongly encouraged to attend a meeting here at the building on Saturday, June 6th, at 6:00 P.M.
Graduates: If there is anyone from the congregation that is graduating this year, either from high school or another form of higher education, please let the office know, and submit a picture if you would like.
Birthday Fellowship: There will be NO birthday celebration for the month of May, due to the holiday at the end of the month; however, at the end of June we will celebrate those with birthdays in May and June.
Cleveland Indians Game Night: The annual trip to see the Cleveland Indians play St. Louis Cardinals will be on Friday, June 12th, with fireworks following the game. We have reserved a bus for 55 people. The bus will leave the church building at 5:00 P.M. sharp! Cost is $27 per person, which includes your ticket, bus fare, and a sack lunch. Please bring your beverage of choice. Sign up sheet is posted on east-wing bulletin board. Seats will be on first-come basis. Payment must be made to reserve your ticket. Any questions, see Richard Smith.
Directory Updates: Still available from Steve Moser.
S.C.C.A. News: As has been mentioned previously, Stark County Christian Academy will close their doors after this school year. In light of this, they are having a huge sale Saturday, June 27th, from 9:00 -2:00. There are flyers on the bulletin board with complete details.
Upcoming Events. . . . . . .
> Friday Night Sing: Windham Church of Christ, June 12th, 7:00 P.M.
> Homecoming/Revival Meeting: Southeast Church of Christ, June 7-10, with Jack Evans, Jr., as the guest speaker.
> OVU Quartet Concert: Saturday, June 6th, OVU Alumni Gymnasium, beginning at 5:30 P.M. Admission is $5.00.
> North Central Ohio Bible Lectureship: Lorain, Ohio, Church of Christ, August 23-26.
** Details are posted on the east-wing bulletin board for these events. Please check for other events happening in our area on the bulletin board also. **
Youth Events
June: Terrific Tuesdays
July: Cookout/Lindenberger
Terrific Tuesdays
August: Terrific Tuesdays
September: Hayride-Cookout/ Moser
Oct. 24th: Weiner Roast/Smith
Nov. 20th: Encounter/OVU
November: “Bigger & Better”/Kruger
December: Camarata
LADS TO LEADERS & LEADERETTES: Registration for 2010 is due to Stephen Lindenberger by June 7th!!
NOCYC
As in previous years, the church will pay $25 toward camp if you pre-register. Camp costs have gone up and so have the charges for camp. Pre-registered campers pay only $90, while late registrations and “walk-ins” pay $125. If funds are an issue, help is available.
The deadlines for pre-registration are:
Senior Week: Postmarked by June 15th
7th & 8th Gr.: Postmarked by June 22nd
5th & 6th Gr.: Postmarked by June 29th
3rd & 4th Gr.: Postmarked by July 7th
Please complete the Camper Registration forms and give them to Earl Ash and the deposit will be made on your behalf. You can then pay the balance upon arrival.
*** In conjunction with getting ready for camp, have been asked to donate the following items and give them to Earl:
> 12 boxes of brownie mix
> 10 large bags of potato chips
> 10 pounds of powdered sugar.
A young minister was asked to hold a graveside service for a homeless man. It would be at a cemetery way back in the country. No family. No friends.
He got lost and arrived an hour late. He saw the backhoe. The men were eating lunch under a tree. No hearse in sight. He apologized to the men for being late, stepped to the side of the open grave where he could see the lid of a vault, and opened his Bible. The workers gathered around as he poured out his heart and soul. Occasionally, one of them would say “Amen, brother,” or Praise the Lord.” He preached like he had never preached before, from Genesis all the way to Revelation.
He closed the lengthy service and got in his car and left. As he drove away, one of the workers spit, drew his sleeve across his lips and said, “I never seen nothing like this, and I’ve been putting in septic tanks for 20 years!”
-- copied from West Broward bulletin, June, 2008.
TODAY’S SERMONS
A.M. - “A Different Kind Of Messenger”
(Matthew 11:16-19)
P.M. - “Creation: Fact Or Fable?”
(Part II) (Genesis 1:26-31)
(Those reading for lessons during the worship service are asked to use the “New King James Version”, as it corresponds to the pew Bibles and the projections on the screen.
Privileged To Serve TODAY
May 24, 2009
9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
Opening Prayer Tom Walton
Song Leader S. Lindenberger Ethan Ash
Prayer John Oberlin Jeff Thompson
Read Ethan Shrake Ron Franks
Reading Matthew 11:16-19 Gen. 1:26-31
Closing Harry Rose Bill Dimit
Communion: Jim Ladson Offering: Brian Heid
Serving Communion:
1. Bill Gadow 5. Jim Jacobs
2. Terry Pyles 6. David Witter
3. James Spencer 7. Clyde Nutter
4. Jim Spencer 8. Bill Hootman
For The Record (5/17/09)
A.M. Worship – 217 Wed. Bible Study – 73
Bible Study – 133
P.M. Worship - 121 Contrib. – $4752.74
*** If you are unable to serve in your scheduled
capacity, please let Art Hopkins know.***
“Go into all the world and
preach the gospel . . .”
Mark 16:15
Privileged To Serve
May 31, 2009
9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
Opening Prayer Richard Dimit
Song Leader S. Lindenberger Art Hopkins
Prayer Eugene Fox Mike Moss
Read Richard Smith Josh Moss
Reading Heb. 12:1-2 II Cor. 11:1-3
Closing Steve Franks Josh Heid
Communion: B. McFadden Offering : Ron Franks
Serving Communion:
1. Josh Heid 5. Jim Ladson
2. Jon Heid 6. Brian Heid
3. Jason Heid 7. Bill Hootman
4. John Oberlin 8. Bill Dimit
GREETERS
May 31st:
A.M. – Mark & Carol Dimitro; Gertie Turner & B. Hootman
P.M. – Bob & Sue Hughes; Nancy Peshek & Rose Varn
May 24th:
A.M. – Harry & Leila Kindall; Charles & Sandy Evans
P.M. – Terry & Carol Pyles; Pilar Phillips & Carl Earley