—ASSEMBLY TIMES— Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 A. M. Worship: 10:30 A. M. & 6 P. M. —ELDERS— Steve Pell, Sr.: (423) 870-9789 Jim Dearman: (423) 762-9526 —DEACONS— Clay Brown  Brian Ceraolo  Tommy Leslie —PREACHERS— Jim Dearman: (423) 762-9526 Tommy Leslie: (423) 580-4919 Wednesday BIBLE STUDY: 7 P. M. —PROGRAMS TO WATCH— —OFFICE— Phone: (423) 877-9762 Fax: (423) 870-5915 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Good News Today Phone: 877-4633 Toll-Free: (877) 384-7221 Come study the word of God with us. Call us for an appointment for a personal Bible study. White Oak Church of Christ 2229 Lyndon Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37415 “He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day” (John 12:48, NKJV). 2229 Lyndon Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.whiteoakchurchofchrist.org NUMBER 5 FEBRUARY 8, 2015 VOLUME V —SONG LEADERS— Brian Ceraolo  Tommy Leslie Good News Today Sunday, 7:30 A. M., WFLI-TV, Ch. 53 (Comcast 6 & EPB 6) and on GBN—EPB Ch. 152: Sunday, 2 & 8 A. M. & 10 P. M. Saturday, 8 A. M. Also, on the web at www.gnttv.org Arise to Truth Wesley Simons’ program streams 24/7 on the internet at www.arisetotruth.com and airs live there Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2 P. M. Fabric of Family Barry Gilreath, Jr., producer and host Sunday, 7:00 A. M., WFLI-TV, Channel 53 (Comcast 6 & EPB 6) Preaching the Gospel DirecTV, Ch. 267 & Dish Network, Ch. 376 Sunday, 7:30 A. M. In Search of the Lord’s Way Channel 12 (Comcast 13) Sunday, 8 A. M. White Oak Church of Christ BULLETIN — Serving the NorthShore area since 1947 — REQUIRED FOR MAILING FIRST CLASS POSTAGE DUST IN THE WIND By Bill Boyd (from Roger Leonard’s bulletin, “The Messenger”) Is that all we are? There was an old rock band way back in the 70s that thought that was all we were: Same old song Just a drop of water in an endless sea All we do Crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see Dust in the wind All we are is dust in the wind They were right about one thing; we are dust. Have you ever heard that expression, “Ashes to ashes; dust to dust?” It is not in the Bible, but the idea is there. Genesis 2:7 says, “The LORD God formed man out of the dust of the ground.” After Adam sinned God said, “Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return” (Genesis 3:19). In Genesis 18:27, Abraham said, “I have taken upon me to speak unto the LORD, who am but dust and ashes.” Elihu scolded, “All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust” (Job 34:15). The preacher in Ecclesiastes 12:7 preached, “The dust shall return to the earth as it was.” The Psalmist sang, “He returneth to his earth” (Psalm 146:4), and in another place, “He remembereth that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone” (Psalm 103:14-16). So we are dust in the wind, but that is not ALL we are. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:19, “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.” When the LORD God made man of the dust of the earth he “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.” (Genesis 2:7). (Continued) _______________ MARK YOUR CALENDAR February 4—White Oak Byron Henbest from Potter Children’s Home will give a report. February 5-7: Pikeville Gospel Meeting—Cliff Goodwin The preacher that said, “The dust shall return to the earth as it was,” also said, “The spirit shall return to God who gave it” (Ecclesiastes 12:7). And Paul went on to write, “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. ... even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:2022). Here is a song I love to sing: “A charge to keep I have, a God to glorify, a never dying soul to save, and fit it for the sky.” That is a lot better than “Dust in the Wind.” Peter said the material heavens, the physical earth, and all the elements of which they are composed, “shall be dissolved” (2 Peter 3:11); and the preacher of Ecclesiastes said that seeking fulfillment in things of this passing world was “chasing after the wind” (Ecclesiastes 1:14)—which is another way to translate, “All is vanity and vexation of spirit.” John said, “The world passeth away, and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever” (1 John 2:17). Yet, though we know these things, it is easy to become distracted by the dust. The Psalmist confessed this when he sang, “My soul cleaveth unto the dust”; but he quickly followed, “Quicken thou me according to thy word” (Psalm 119:25). Peter said to Jesus, “Thou hast the words of eternal life” (John 6:68). I think we have room for one more song: “Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life …” —Bill Boyd _______________ REMEMBER IN PRAYER: … Dora Hogwood, recently hospitalized, now at home. … Ann Keasler, recently hospitalized, now at home. … John Potter, recently hospitalized, now at red Bank Life Care, Room 117A. … Mary Cay Blue, who is undergoing tests. … Juanita Tate, diagnosed with a cardiac diverticulum, a rare and serious problem. … Norma Wright’s 11 year-old greatnephew, Cole Fox, whose brain tumor has returned—also, Norma and Jerry’s grandson, Will Rains, in treatment for seizures. … Martye Weir, confined at home. … Jim Wilson, confined at home. … Emma Davenport, the Weirs’ great-grand-daughter, in treatment for scleroderma. … Jon Jon Huddleston, the Paynes’ young grandson, in treatment for leukemia. … J. C. Watkins, who had surgery on his toe this week. … Barbara Castleberry’s daughter, Becky Hickerson, who is very ill and hospitalized at Memorial Hixson. … Ida Hanns’ great-granddaughter, Izalea Wiley, who has Type 1 diabetes and Kawasaki disease. … Jared Hueter’s mother, who is in rehab following surgery to repair broken tendons in her hand. … Brenda Leslie’s mother, Kaye Hopkins, who had surgery last Monday, February 2. Please get an information sheet in the foyer for the names of others who need our prayers and encouragement. _______________ STATISTICS Jesus Did Not Die on the Cross to Make It Possible for Christians to: Sunday, February 1, 2015: Bible Class ………………...……… 71 A. M. Worship ……………...….. 87 P. M. Worship …...………...….. 57 Contribution ……..…...….. $ 4,779  Sleep in on Sunday and miss Bible study and worship.  Stay at home when they have out of town guests. Thursday, February 12: White Oak Erlanger Hospital Work  Attend sporting or social events during February 11-15: The Dearmans will be away at the annual Great Smoky Mountains Marriage Retreat.  February 28: East Ridge Ladies’ Day with Celine Sparks    Saturday, March 21: Martin-Boyd Nina Hicks’ 95th birthday reception  April 26-29: White Oak Gospel Meeting—Roger Campbell _______________ the week and regularly neglect Bible study and worship. Talk to people about politics and not about the value of their souls. Wear themselves out working all day and be too tired to attend Sunday and Wednesday night services. Pray with the church, but not by themselves in their home. To shop, bank, and recreate when “sick,” but not attend Bible class and worship. Practically never miss work, even when ill, but allow a “small” headache or other ailment to prevent attendance at Bible study and worship. Wednesday, January 18: Bible Class ………………...……… 69    Read the paper or watch the news, but not open the Bible during the week. Use the phone to talk to neighbors and family, but never use it to invite them to activities of the church or to share the gospel. Lay aside money to spend on eating out, recreation and vacations; but throw leftovers into the collection plate on Sunday. —Author Unknown (via Mike Riley, Montana Street church, El Paso, TX)