July 5, 2020
9:00 a.m. Worship Service
Song Leader – Harold Valentine Welcome – Mike James
Song – Surround Us, Lord Prayer – Harley Halliburton
Scripture Reading – Ephesians 4:14-21 – Ryan Simpson
Song – I Love the Lord Communion & Offering – Dale Manor
Song – Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand Looking to the Future – Noel Whitlock Song – He is Able / Lord, Take Control
Shepherd’s Prayer – Richard Duke
Intentionally connected to God, His Word, His world, and to each other.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Curating Souls: The Church and Race James Binion tells this story: Before he died, a father said to his son, “This watch that your grandfather gave me is 200 years old. Before I give it to you, take it to a jewelry store; see how much they offer." The son reported back that because the watch was so old, the jeweler offered only $150. “Go to the pawnshop,” the father said. The son went to the pawnshop, returned, and said, "The pawnshop offered just $10 because it looks so worn." The father then directed his son to show the watch to the museum. This time the son had good news: “The curator offered $500,000. He called the watch a rare piece that would go in the precious antiques collection." The father then made his point: “Those who know your value are those who appreciate you. Don't go to a place where nobody sees your value." This story says something about the issue of race in America, even in today’s church. The boy in Binion’s story carried a precious gift from his father, who wanted him to find a place where it would be properly valued. The jewelry store and pawnshop devalued the gift because of its external appearance. When people who may look different come to our church, they car-ry with them the Father’s gift of an eternal soul. Do we welcome them like pawnshop proprie-tors or like a people who know their value in God’s eyes? Jesus placed a high value on everyone he met, regardless of race. He knew that inside each Jew or Gentile beat a heart made by His Father. And he knew that he was going to die to redeem the lives of all people. The Savior founded His church as an inclusive space for all human beings who need to discover or affirm their true worth. As a Christian, I need to see everyone through His eyes. I need to talk to people different from me, share God’s anger at injustice, and enrich each life I encounter by displaying His love. It’s easy to think that racial strife has nothing to do with me. But in our town, in our university, in our church—people of color have at times suffered injustice. If they come to me—to us—seeking to be valued, may they never leave because we show contempt for their souls. The church has only one Curator, and the worth of His collection was established on the Cross. Todd Gentry
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F Closed daily 12-1 p.m. for lunch 712 E Race Ave, HU Box 10798
Searcy, AR 72143 www.collegechurchofchrist.org [email protected]
or [email protected] 501-268-7156 FAX: 501-268-2684
College/Community Outreach 268-4191 Bulletin Deadline - NOON, THURSDAYS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Budget for 6/28/2020…..$45,500.00
Giving for 6/28/2020…..$50,135.34
Budget through Week 44…..$2,069,500.00
Giving through Week 44…..$2,058,497.48
FINANCES
6/28/2020:
Worship—165 / Bible Classes —dismissed
Children’s Worship — dismissed
Worship p.m. —dismissed / Worship 7:15 p.m. —dismissed
LAST WEEK
Prayers: Bill Bradley is in rehab 23 at South campus; Louise Ganus is in the Crossing; Norman Hale’s dad is at Unity South campus; Joe Hurd is recovering in Georgia from surgery on his ankle fol-lowing a fall; Eva Myer’s daughter, Melinda, is in ICU in Atlanta following a knee replacement; Karen Tillman is in rehab at Oakdale recovering from back surgery. Sympathy: Mari Pierce’s sister-in-law, Vicki McMinn, passed away on Tuesday, June 30. Services were Fri-day, July 3, in Grubbs, Arkansas.
PRAYER & PRAISE COLLEGE CLASS
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
This year's school supply drive and distribution will be part of the CommUnity of Caring drive-through event on Saturday, August 1. As a result, we will be taking only monetary donations. You can donate through the church office by cash or check, or through the on-line giving link and noting in the "Other" designation that this dona-tion is for the "School Supply Drive." If you have any questions about this year's event, please contact Doug Langston at 501-230-3164.
THANK YOU
Thank you for all the kind letters and graduation gifts! Also, thank you for finding the time to honor us seniors in spe-cial ways! Lucy Mackey
GREAT COMMISSION SUNDAY
Missions and Ministry application for our GCS Blessed-to-Be-a-Blessing special offering are now available. The deadline for applications is July 19, and a list of those approved for partici-pation will be presented to the congregation in early August. Applications are available online at https://www.collegechurchofchrist.org/great-commission.
College Students and Friends: Please join us for the Original Rock House backyard devo every Sun-day night 7:00-8:00 p.m., snacks included.
College Church is looking to hire an Accounting Director. Applicants are preferred to have a bachelor's degree in accounting and/or work experience in bookkeeping. This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week. Everyone interested should contact Bryan Burks ([email protected]) or Nick McNabb ([email protected]).
ACCOUNTING JOB POSTING
Reminder: The church office will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. If you need communion supplies, volunteers will be distributing them Friday from 10:00-noon.
Prayers: Bill Bradley is in rehab 23 at South campus; Louise Ganus is in the Crossing; Norman Hale’s dad is at Unity South campus; Joe Hurd is recovering in Georgia from surgery on his ankle fol-lowing a fall; Eva Myer’s daughter, Melinda, is in ICU in Atlanta following a knee replacement; Karen Tillman is in rehab at Oakdale recovering from back surgery. Sympathy: Mari Pierce’s sister-in-law, Vicki McMinn, passed away on Tuesday, June 30. Services were Fri-day, July 3, in Grubbs, Arkansas.
PRAYER & PRAISE COLLEGE CLASS
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
This year's school supply drive and distribution will be part of the CommUnity of Caring drive-through event on Saturday, August 1. As a result, we will be taking only monetary donations. You can donate through the church office by cash or check, or through the on-line giving link and noting in the "Other" designation that this dona-tion is for the "School Supply Drive." If you have any questions about this year's event, please contact Doug Langston at 501-230-3164.
THANK YOU
Thank you for all the kind letters and graduation gifts! Also, thank you for finding the time to honor us seniors in spe-cial ways! Lucy Mackey
GREAT COMMISSION SUNDAY
Missions and Ministry application for our GCS Blessed-to-Be-a-Blessing special offering are now available. The deadline for applications is July 19, and a list of those approved for partici-pation will be presented to the congregation in early August. Applications are available online at https://www.collegechurchofchrist.org/great-commission.
College Students and Friends: Please join us for the Original Rock House backyard devo every Sun-day night 7:00-8:00 p.m., snacks included.
College Church is looking to hire an Accounting Director. Applicants are preferred to have a bachelor's degree in accounting and/or work experience in bookkeeping. This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week. Everyone interested should contact Bryan Burks ([email protected]) or Nick McNabb ([email protected]).
ACCOUNTING JOB POSTING
Reminder: The church office will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. If you need communion supplies, volunteers will be distributing them Friday from 10:00-noon.
July 5, 2020
9:00 a.m. Worship Service
Song Leader – Harold Valentine Welcome – Mike James
Song – Surround Us, Lord Prayer – Harley Halliburton
Scripture Reading – Ephesians 4:14-21 – Ryan Simpson
Song – I Love the Lord Communion & Offering – Dale Manor
Song – Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand Looking to the Future – Noel Whitlock Song – He is Able / Lord, Take Control
Shepherd’s Prayer – Richard Duke
Intentionally connected to God, His Word, His world, and to each other.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Curating Souls: The Church and Race James Binion tells this story: Before he died, a father said to his son, “This watch that your grandfather gave me is 200 years old. Before I give it to you, take it to a jewelry store; see how much they offer." The son reported back that because the watch was so old, the jeweler offered only $150. “Go to the pawnshop,” the father said. The son went to the pawnshop, returned, and said, "The pawnshop offered just $10 because it looks so worn." The father then directed his son to show the watch to the museum. This time the son had good news: “The curator offered $500,000. He called the watch a rare piece that would go in the precious antiques collection." The father then made his point: “Those who know your value are those who appreciate you. Don't go to a place where nobody sees your value." This story says something about the issue of race in America, even in today’s church. The boy in Binion’s story carried a precious gift from his father, who wanted him to find a place where it would be properly valued. The jewelry store and pawnshop devalued the gift because of its external appearance. When people who may look different come to our church, they car-ry with them the Father’s gift of an eternal soul. Do we welcome them like pawnshop proprie-tors or like a people who know their value in God’s eyes? Jesus placed a high value on everyone he met, regardless of race. He knew that inside each Jew or Gentile beat a heart made by His Father. And he knew that he was going to die to redeem the lives of all people. The Savior founded His church as an inclusive space for all human beings who need to discover or affirm their true worth. As a Christian, I need to see everyone through His eyes. I need to talk to people different from me, share God’s anger at injustice, and enrich each life I encounter by displaying His love. It’s easy to think that racial strife has nothing to do with me. But in our town, in our university, in our church—people of color have at times suffered injustice. If they come to me—to us—seeking to be valued, may they never leave because we show contempt for their souls. The church has only one Curator, and the worth of His collection was established on the Cross. Todd Gentry
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F Closed daily 12-1 p.m. for lunch 712 E Race Ave, HU Box 10798
Searcy, AR 72143 www.collegechurchofchrist.org [email protected]
or [email protected] 501-268-7156 FAX: 501-268-2684
College/Community Outreach 268-4191 Bulletin Deadline - NOON, THURSDAYS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Budget for 6/28/2020…..$45,500.00
Giving for 6/28/2020…..$50,135.34
Budget through Week 44…..$2,069,500.00
Giving through Week 44…..$2,058,497.48
FINANCES
6/28/2020:
Worship—165 / Bible Classes —dismissed
Children’s Worship — dismissed
Worship p.m. —dismissed / Worship 7:15 p.m. —dismissed
LAST WEEK
