The Encourager

Church of Christ

140 West 15th Street

Front Royal Virginia 22630

540 635 2613

FrontRoyalChurchofChrist.com

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September 17, 2017

Sunday Service’s

Bible class 10:00 am

Worship 11:00 am

Evening 6:00 pm

Tuesday Ladies Class

11:00 am

Wednesday Service

7:00 pm

Personal Bible Study

SimpleBibleLessons.com

Online

Correspondence

In Home

RSW Jail Ministry

Correspondence

2nd & 4th In House

Food Pantry

By Appointment

Minister

Stephen Smith

540-635-2613

Jesus Ministered Thru

Listening

Luke 24:13-21

To U_________

To Hear P__________ P____________

To Ask I___________ Q____________

To NOT To C____________

Steve’s Stuff

Brother V.E. Howard was a pioneer on Radio for more than 35 years. He presented countless messages of truth in a time when truth was very much needed.

Many remember his radio sermons and a great many responded positively to them.

Perhaps, you are not familiar with the name as he passed from this life over 14 years ago. Long before the much vaunted TV commercial selling cell phones, Brother Howard was known for 3 familiar words.

He presented message after message filled with the gospel.

Many would listen to hear the words of truth. They also paid particular attention as they wait to hear these three words. Sometime in his message, when he was ready to bring home the point, he would say in a low, slow deliberate tone “are you listening”.

This was a very effective style. Brother Howard knew it did not matter what he said, if others were not listening, it was to no avail.

Indeed listening, a prime requisite in understanding, is essential in any conversation.

Jesus was extremely affective due

to His ability to listen. Luke 24 is a prime example of Jesus listening. Take a few minutes & read verses 13-21. Jesus was listening & asking questions & listening for to the answer.

Listening happens in the moment. When we find ourselves looking for answers rather than listening for the meaning we lose sight of what can truly help.

So when we converse with others “are WE Listening?”

In Need of Our Prayers & Our Benevolence Cancer Diagnosis

Blaine Tewalt

Nancy Barnes,

Ryan Denharat,

Sandy Holzhauser

Vita Torres

Roger Himelright

Viola Menefee

Jeff Pingley

Betty Martin

Wendy Willoughby

Elaine Appleton

Robert Jenkins

Ongoing Concerns

Bobby Jo Henderson, Pop

Funk, Kenny Henderson Jr.,

Ruth Martin, Hazel Clark,

Ruth Brooks,

Our missionaries, Scott

McCool, Sharon Jenkins,

Sharon Derflinger,

Gloria & Carson Van Arsdall,

Dr. Tripp Bradd, Jamie Shell,

Tim Gunter, Doug Ritenour,

Marty Jones, Jamie James,

John Taylor, Kim Wines,

Jared Hill, Gray Carpenter ,

Jeffery Kerns, Gary May, Ron

Parks, Miranda & children

Military & First Responders

Josie Steed back in the US

&

Travis Bost Aboard USS George H.W. Bush

Those recovering from the

hurricanes.

Those recovering from the

fires in the Northwest.

Those recovering from the

earthquakes.

Bill Adams, Vickie Petrow,

John Bost Up & coming

Cataract Surgeries.

Vickie Petrow’s relative Ricky

Linda York

The Fallen: all who have fallen

away from the Lord.

Ploski’s Paul & Debbie Travel-

ing to TX to help in relief effort

Our nation and lawmakers

The Prison Ministry

Prayers for: a successful

Marriage Seminar.

Our Homebound

Larry & Audrey Herring

John Woodall

Names On This Page Will Periodically be Removed. Please Keep Tenia

Informed as to there Condition & or Status

The

Cracked Acorn

Skeletons September 17, 2017

c.r. van arsdall

September 07, Thursday, middle of the day; I had visited my loved one at Brookside Re-Hab & Nursing Center and was on my way back home. This nice sunny day, I took the longer way around Warrenton and had stopped for the traffic light at the Blue Ridge Orthopedic Center, while the light did its changes I glanced over at the Blue Ridge parking lot. There was parked a brand new JEEP WRANGLER; I wondered what it cost, but why have a skeleton on the front bumper. Was this a statement or a rush to beat the proliferation of Halloween objects. Walgreen already had ON SALE skeleton pillows and dolls from the movie, "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Yes! I have already heard on the NEWS comments about the coming Halloween & Christmas season but why try to rush the holidays.

Detroit once had an Indian head on a Pontiac and Kaiser had a buffalo. Was it time to have a skeleton on every car? I would rather think most of us would rather have a flag or something comforting to see on the hood.

The light turned green and I was on my way. I would have liked to see the JEEP owner to see if he/she was wearing a wreath of garlic. I think you would have to take such precautions if you had a skeleton on your vehicle. My father would not have gone with the

skeleton adornment; he would chide me if I took liberties with such and mention death was not a joke to laugh at or snicker.

As a child, holidays were waited for and enjoyed when they arrived. Something to gather a memory or two from and recall and laugh about until the next one came around. Halloween brings

in billions and is second to Christmas, at the moment; soon, the dark side just might take over and provide more jobs and sticky candy. When I was young I saw clearly all the reasons for holidays, now that I am much older the looking glass is a little cloudy but I am not one to spoil others' pleasure. Halloween is in the fall season and the time of bringing in the harvest, or it was. Corn was

shocked and pumpkins were given a carved face; it was time to enjoy because a hard winter might just be around the corner; time to hang a skeleton on the front door to scare away disease and pestilence. Will it work? Who knows, better to try it and amaze your friends!

"Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness, Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eves; Waiting for the harvest and the time of reaping, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves." (Knowles Shaw, 1874)

He who continually

goes forth weeping,

Bearing seed for

sowing, Shall

doubtless come again

with rejoicing, Bringing

Mike McCool George Diaz AM

Wilson Diaz Engene Tewalt PM

Jacob Litchliter

Rex Callaway

Men’s meeting today!

After Fellowship Meal important issues to discuss, please stay.

Mark Your Calendar’s & Check Bulletin

Boards

Ladies Retreat, September 22 –23, Camp

Wmava, starting @ 6:00pm, $40. for week-end,

$20. for Saturday only. See Front BB. Speaker:

Peggy Fields

Bible Bowl, September 23, Berkeley Springs,

Church of Christ, Berkeley Springs, WV, @

11:00 LUNCH: Bring your favorite food.

Marriage Seminar, September 27-29,

Mannington Church of Christ, Mannington, WV,

Glen Colley, speaker.

Ladies Day, Culpeper, Church of Christ,

September 30th @ 10:00, being held at

Germanna Community College. Speaker:

Patricia Philips “Are You Glowing for God?”

Ladies Day, September 30th Charles Town ,

Church of Christ, Charles Town, WV, starts @

9:00 Lunch will be served. Theme “Serving God

in Every Season of Life”, speaker Deirdra Miller

See the bulletin board for Brooke’s and

Madelynn’s and Jacob & Abby’s new address’s.

October 7th Ladies Luncheon @ Melting Pot,

more information coming.

Find the hidden shape in the Bulletin and get

something free. Last weeks winner: Mike McCool.

During the Marriage Seminar

Finger Foods &

Desserts Only afterwards

Serving Today

Song Service

The Callaway's 9/30

Tabitha Anderson 9/2, Nellie Evans 9/6,

Madelynn Derflinger 9/23, Mason Clark 9/28

If anyone has any, ideas,

suggestions and questions,

please use the

Red Notebook in the front

foyer at the information

corner. Thank you.

Heaven and Hell, Do Tell

Directions: Find your answers in Psalm9:17; Matthew 5:22,29; 7:13-14; 18:3;

25:46; Mark 9:46; Luke 16:22-23; John 14:2; Acts 1:9; 7:49; Philippians 2:9-11;

Colossians 3:2; 2Peter 2:4; Revelation 7:9-11; 20:10,15; 21:1-16.

1. ___ There will be marriage in heaven.

2. ___ The path to hell is narrow because

God loves all.

3. ___ The road to heaven is narrow.

4. ___ Punishment for the unrighteous is

forever.

5. ___ Satan will be tormented forever.

6. ___ Heaven is a literal place that God has

prepared for His children.

7. ___ Jesus preached about Hell.

8. ___ Heaven is described as a beautiful city.

9. ___ We must have faith as a child to enter

heaven.

10. ___ Jesus ascended into Heaven.

11. ___ Jesus will be confessed as Lord even in

hell.

12. ___ Those not found in the book of life will

be cast into the lake of fire.

1. It is better to live without____ if they

offend you than it is to go to hell.

2. “The wicked shall be turned into ____,

and all the ________that forget God.”

3. Those not found in the book of life will

be cast into the ______ of ______.

4. “God spared not the _____ that _____

but cast them into Hell.”

5. “Where their worm die not, and the

_____ is not _______.”

6. “The rich man also died, and was

buried; and in Hell he lifted up his eyes, being

in __________.”

7. “Set your _______on things ______

not on things on earth.”

8. “I beheld . . . a great multitude, which

no man could number, of _____________,

and kindreds . . . stood before the throne.”

9. “Heaven is my ______, and earth is my

footstool.”

True/False Short Answer:

1 Kings 2 BSGFAA Lesson 164

Solomon Established His Rule

Solomon

Bible Quiz

1. According to the Lord, how was Abraham to direct his family? Gen 18:19 2. What did the Lord say concerning the city of Sodom? While the Lord stayed to talk, where did the other

two go? Gen 18:17-22 3. Name two of Pharaoh’s officials who were in jail with Joseph. Gen 40:2-3 4. In song, how long did David say God would show loving kindness to his descendants? 2 Sam 22:51 5. Joab said the Lord’s presence increased the number of the people _____ times. Why did Joab go out and

count the number of people in Israel? 2 Sam 24:1-4 6. When God was striking so many dead because of David’s numbering the people, what did Gad tell David

to do? 2 Sam 24:18 7. What did Davis say about Solomon's experience? 1 Chro 22:5, 29:1 8. For whom did David designate specific jobs? 1 Chro 23:27, Describe he way everyone would work to-

gether to successfully complete the temple. 1 Chro28:20-21 9. Describe the physical appearance of the young virgin lady, who became David’s nurse when he was old. 1

Kin 1:2-4 10.Why did Adonijah, who had made himself king of Israel, become afraid of Solomon? What did Adonijah

do? 1 Kings 1:4-53

Additional Scriptures: 1. Joab killed Agner, 2 Sam 3:27, Amasa 2 Sam 20:10

2. Sons of Barzillai 2 Sam 19:31-38

3. God’s promises concerning the descendants of Eli 1 Sam 2:27-36

4. Home of the altar Exo 27:2, Alters were sacred Exo 21:14

According to the Dictionary: 1. Brook Kidron, is located in the deep valley est of Jerusalem. The brook is dry except during heavy rains.

2. Sheol, the the grave, Paradise of Hades, abode of the dead till judgement.

3. Who were Abiathar, Abishag, Agner, Absalom, Amasa, Bathsheba, Barzillai, Benaiah, Israel, Jehoiada, Jo-ab, Shimei, Zadok, Zeruiah

Questions

1. When David was near death, he encouraged Solomon to keep what written laws? 1 Kin 2:3

2. How long did David sat God had promised to keep a king of his sons on the throne of Israel? 1 Kin 2:4

3. David, near death, asked Solomon to treat a) Joab, b) sons of Barzillai, c) Shimei with kindness. 1 Kin2:5-9

4. What did Adonijah want Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother, to ask of the King? What was king Solomon’s an-swer? 1 Kin 2:14-25

5. Did Solomon allow Abiathar, descendant of Eli, to continue as priest? 1 Kin 2:26-27

6. Where was Joab when Solomon had him killed? 1 Kin 2:28-34

7. Solomon told Shimei if he stayed in ________, he would not kill him. Did Shimei obey? 1 Kin 2:26-46

Application— Being Faithful, 1 Kings 2:4

1 Kings 3 BSGFAA Lesson 165

Solomon Asked For Wisdom

Solomon

Bible Quiz

1. Why did the 2 angels tell Lot to get his family out of Sodom? Gen 19:12-14 2. Who suggested Joseph to Pharaoh as an interpreter of dreams? Gen 41:9-13 3. Who did Joseph say was going to cause the years of abundance? The years of Famine? Gen 41:25 4. How long would God’s covenant with David last? 2 Sam 23:5 5. How did the brothers deceive Jacob about Joseph’s disappearing? Gen 37:31-33 6. How did a wise woman keep Joab’s army from having to attack the city of Abel to get Sheba? 2 Sam

20:16-22 7. What did Nathan the prophet tell Bathsheba to do in order to save her & her son’s lives from Adonijah?

Did she follow Nathan’s instructions? What was David’s promise to Bathsheba concerning Solomon? 1 Kings 1:11-30

8. Solomon sat on the throne of ___________ 1 Kings 1:35 9. When David was near death, he encouraged Solomon to keep what written laws? 1 Kin 2:3 10. David, near death, asked Solomon to treat a) Joab, b) sons of Barzillai, c) Shimei with kindness. 1 Kin2:5-9

Additional Scriptures: 1. Living Wisely, Eph 5:15

2. Law on places to sacrifice, Lev 17:3-5, Deut 12:13-14

3. Tabernacle was at Gibeon 1 Chro 16:39, 21:29

Questions

1. What act of worshipping God, not commanded, did Solomon perform? 1 Kings 3:3

2. What was Solomon’s answer, when God asked him to choose a gift? As a result of his answer, what did od give him? 1 Kings 3:9-14

3. Solomon said a) David, b) the people c) the high priest d) God made him king. 1 Kings 3:7

4. After Solomon became king, e told God he was a) a little child b) a young man c) a mature man d) and aged man 1 Kings 3:7

5. Describe the dispute between the 2 women who came to Solomon for Judgment? What was Solomon’s judgement in this case? 1 Kings 3:16-27

6. What was the effect on Israel of Solomon’s judgement on the dispute between the 2 women? 1 Kings 3:28

7. The book of Acts is in the New Testament division of ___________ See Lesson 161

Application— On wisdom

1 Kings 3:12