December 9, 2015 Volume 23, Issue 49

North View Church of Christ

865 Nashville Hwy

Columbia, TN 38401

Phone (931) 388-5814

Fax (931) 840-4726

Email nvcofc@cpws.net

Web www.northviewchurchofchrist.com

Service Times:

Sunday Morning

Early Worship 5:30

Bible Study 9:30

Worship 10:30

Sunday Evening Worship 5:00

Wednesday

P.M. Bible Study 7:00

No More Pain

It comes out of nowhere. One day you’re feeling just fine, and the next thing you know you’re hurting. It

happened to me Saturday while my in-laws and I and the boys were down working in the basement of my house. I

was having to throw some things away and also move some things away from the wall where we had been having

some water intrusion. One of the things I tried to move was a portable infared heater. The problem was I didn’t bend

my legs enough, and as soon as I tried to pick the heater up I knew I had messed up. I didn’t feel a pop, but I sure

felt the pain. Three days later I’m still hurting, but I went to Walgreen’s this morning (at the advice of my mother:))

and bought some of their brand of ice blue gel with menthol for cooling pain relief. I told Dawn it works instantane-

ously!

We know this life has much more in the way of aches and pains than just back pain. We have death, sick-

ness, disease, heartache, physical ailments. All of these things are part of living in this world. However, I want to

call your attention to a particular Scripture that John records: “…He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and

there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have

passed away” (Rev. 21:4). Doesn’t that sound like a contrast to what we face in this life?

I’m probably in the minority here, but I don’t actually believe Heaven is being described in this passage. It

would seem from the context that what John sees in this new heaven and earth and this holy city, the new Jerusalem

coming down out of heaven would be a picture of what the church would look like after the persecutions were over

from the Roman Empire. However, I think the imagery can be applied to Heaven. We know that none of the bad

things that exist on this earth will be in Heaven. Heaven will be a place of reward and eternal life while Hell will be

Sunday Sermon Preview

A.M. Who is Wise? James 3:13-18

P.M. What We Owe Each Other Romans 15:1-13

Coming Events

Saturday, December 12—Shopping for gifts for the Family Center, lunch and ice skating

Just For Youth

a place of eternal fire and torment (Mt. 25:31-46). It will be great to finally have that day arrive where we don’t

have to deal with the issues in this life, but until then we know that is part of being here on earth. Any pains we

have to deal with now are worth it to be able to be in Heaven for eternity with God the Father and His Son, Jesus

Christ.

Brotherly,

Jeremy T. Butt

Update from Haiti:

We have received word that JoJo, the little boy who was with Roberta Edwards when she was

murdered, has been found. It is believed that he has been placed in something similar to a de-

partment of children’s services. Also, it has been reported that five individuals have been

taken into custody for Roberta’s murder. We also have more information in a letter from the

Estes congregation in Henderson, TN, so feel free to check with the church office if you

would like to read the letter in its entirety. Praise God for this wonderful news!

Calvin & Edith Adams, Ruby

Alley, Frances Baker, Todd &

Jessica Baker, Mary Barker,

Tommy Blackburn, Butch Boone,

Anne Bryant, Jim Bryant, Ginger

Chestnut, Marie Chumley, John

Church, Gabbi Cook, Mary Davis,

Ginger Dickerson, Kim Duvall,

Mike Dye, Sharon Flancher, Hol-

lie Hawkins, Tommy Hemphill,

Rex Henson, Dannie Holmes,

Tanker Holmes, Kyle Jump, Jane

Lange, Dolores Love, Deborah

Moorehead, Jim Nolan, Hannah

Pilkinton, Darrell Potts, Teresa

Presson, Evan Rector, Helen Rob-

erts, Terry & Abel Shelburne,

Courtney Shires, Jay Smith, Roy

Steele, Julie Tomlin, Hunter Tyree,

Shane Vincent, Larry Voce, Aaron

Way, Diana Williams, Joe

Woodard, and Martin Woodard.

SHUT-INS Myrtle Chapman, Goldie Harder,

Lillian Love, Foster & Jean

Thurman, and Gene Young.

5:30 a.m. Service December 13, 2015

Speaker: Wendell Jump

Song Leader: Walter Voce

Team 3 Visitation Team

December 15, 2015

Team 3 will meet Tuesday

evening at the church build-

ing at 6:00. If you have any

questions, please contact

Johnny or Jeanetta Tomlin

at 626-6332. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Adult Wed. A.M. Bible Class

The Adult Wednesday

Morning Bible Class will not

meet Wednesday, December

23 or Wednesday, December

30. Class will resume on

Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Also Remember In Prayer

Our Prayer List

Jane Lange is now receiving hospice care.

Ed Lange will start 5 weeks of radiation treatments on Monday, December 14.

Clay Tyree is improving, though doctors still do not agree on a diagnosis. Cards

may be sent to 4325 BassMcHan (one word) Dr., Dalton, GA 30721.

Diana Williams, sister of Jamie Tyree, has received news that her white blood

cell count is elevated. She has been battling cancer.

Dudley Chumley has improved and has been able to return to worship service.

Debra Steele is scheduled for knee replacement surgery this coming Wednesday,

December 16.

Hazel Woods, mother of Debbie Keith, was recently hospitalized for dehydra-

tion. She is now resting at home.

Tim Young, 40 year old son of Gene and Faye Young, is now home resting. He

is wearing a defibrillator LifeVest and is feeling better.

Prayers are requested for infant Easton Redmon and his parents Darold and

Cassie Redmon. Cassie is a cousin to Jessica Hickerson and Joe Woodard. Baby

Easton has stabilized and his parents have been able to hold him. Cassie has

been released from the hospital and is improving. Cards may be sent to them at

5586 Columbia Hwy., Pulaski, TN 38478

Holly Hawkins, mother of the Riley’s son-in-law, has been advised there is no

more effective treatment for her cancer. She will be receiving palliative care.

Lynn Erwin, friend of Shirley Adams, is in Texas recovering from extensive sur-

gery due to invasive cancer. She will have an extended recovery period.

Ginger Dickerson, friend of Carol Smith, has experienced little improvement

from her chemotherapy. She is now receiving hospice care.

Upcoming Events

Dec. 14 Secret Sister Reveal Party. Save the date!

Dec. 20 NHC-Columbia-3rd Sunday Singing

Dec. 27 Men’s Business Meeting

Sympathy

We express our love and sympathy to Lori Worley in the loss of her dear friend,

Cindy Woodard. Cindy died Thursday evening, December 3. Her funeral was this

past Sunday, December 6.

Thank You “We would like to thank each and everyone that have been praying for us recently and in the months past. With Macy’s illness and treatment and our recent home restoration, it was always a comfort to know that we have been blessed with such a loving, caring church family. Macy is on a new treatment regimen and is doing well, and our home is almost fully restored.” God is good, The Fowlers “Thank you for your generous support of the NHC Christmas Village Project! You have brightened the holiday for these precious residents who Wish to bestow gifts, but are hindered or unable to shop for their loved ones. Thank you for sharing your blessings with others. Clarissa Henson Nursery and Food & Card Organizer Sign Up Lori Worley has sign up sheets ready for Nursery Duty and Food & Card Organizer for 2016. The sheets are posted in the foyer.

ELDERS

Doug Balthaser 931-380-5802

Rex Henson 931-619-5807

Wendell Jump 931-540-8194

PULPIT MINISTER

Jeremy Butt 931-682-3343

931-982-2373

YOUTH MINISTER

Jamie Hubbell 931-698-9999

northviewcocyouth@gmail.com

DEACONS

Henry Conner Chris Hight

Jermy Cothran Robert Johnson

George Fowler Thomas Riley

Boyd Gilliam Charlie Spires

Wayne Hardison John Steele

Clay Henson Marty Tyree

SECRETARY

Dawn Jones

Services for Sunday, December 13, 2015 Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Song Leader Rob Johnson Announcements Doug Taylor

Scripture Reading Jon Harrod Song Leader George Fowler

Opening Prayer Kerry Harris Opening Prayer Gary Holt

Sermon Jeremy Butt Invitation Randell Rummage

Announcements/Closing Prayer Jamie Hubbell Closing Prayer Nathan Harris

Elder on Call: Doug Balthaser (931) 380-5802 Lord’s Supper If unable to serve, call John Steele (797-0956)

Presiding: Marty Tyree or George Fowler (615-430-9198)

East Side West Side

Gary Holt Henry Conner

Scott Liggett Jermy Cothran

Zach Scott Clay Bates

Louis West Walter Voce

Ushers: Marvin Heskett & Ben Steele

Greeters: Doug & Twyla Balthaser

Doug & Sandra Taylor

Side: Clay & Rae Lyn Henson

Sound Booth: Thomas Riley

Nursery Attendant: Martha Spires

Evening Services

Announcements Wendell Jump

Song Leader John Steele

Opening Prayer Clay Henson

Sermon Jeremy Butt

Closing Prayer Zane Johnson

Lord’s Supper Josh Duncan

OUR RECORD

Last Week This Week

5:30 Service 21 12

Bible School 111 112

Morning Worship 186 177

Evening Worship 97 97

Wednesday Bible Study 73 88

Contribution $6,264 $5,058

North View Church of Christ

865 Nashville Hwy

Columbia, TN 38401

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