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READ IT! Looking for something to be resolute about this coming year? Consider making a commitment to daily Bible read-

ing. Christianity believes and teaches that the Bible alone is the revealed Word of God. Even though it was written

by men, the ultimate author was God Almighty. This claim was not invented by the Church, but is the claim the Bi-

ble makes for itself.

“The word of the Lord endures forever” (1 Peter 1:25). “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). “For the

prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God who spoke as they were moved by the Holy

Ghost” (2 Peter 1:21).

Over 2,000 times in the Old Testament alone there are clauses such as, “And God spoke to Moses,” “the word of

the Lord came unto Jonah,” and “God said.” Moreover, the Bible claims to be a record of the words and deeds of

God, thus the Bible views itself as God’s Word.

The mere fact that the Bible claims to be the Word of God does not prove that it is such, for there are other books

that make similar claims. The difference is that the Scriptures contain convincing evidence as being the Word of

God.

One reason that the Bible is different from other books is its unity. Although this book was composed by men, its

unity reveals the hand of the Almighty. The Bible was written over a period of about 1,500 years by more than forty

different human authors. These authors came from a variety of backgrounds, including Joshua (a military general),

Daniel (a prime minister), Peter (a fisherman), and Nehemiah (a cupbearer). Yet their message is consistent and

accurate.

The authors of the various books wrote in different places, such as the wilderness (Moses), prison (Paul), exile on

the Isle of Patmos (John). The biblical writings were composed on three different continents (Africa, Asia, and Eu-

rope), and in three different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek). Still, their message is unwavering in agree-

ment.

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TheThe EncouragerEncourager Jeff Nielsen, Lead Pastor

Jane Wentz, Children’s Ministry Director Aaron Weinberg, Student Ministry Director Christie Weinberg, Administrative Assistant

READ IT! Continued from Page 1

The contents of the Bible deal with many controversial subjects. Yet, the Bible is a unit from beginning to end.

There’s one unfolding story of God’s plan of salvation for mankind. This salvation is through the person of Jesus

Christ (John 14:6). The Bible is all about Him.

“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scrip-

tures that testify about me,. . . . If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me. But since you

do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?” (John 5:39, 46, 47).

The Bible is all about Jesus.The Old Testament is the preparation (Isaiah 40:3), The Gospels the manifestation (John

1:29). The Book of Acts is the propagation (Acts 1:8). The Epistles give the explanation (Colossians 1:27). The Book of

Revelation is the consummation (Revelation 1:7).

Try finding ten people from any local area having similar backgrounds, who speak the same language, and all are

from basically the same culture. Then separate them and ask them to write their opinion on only one controversial

subject, such as the meaning of life.

Would their conclusions agree with each other? Of course not. The Bible had forty authors. It was not written in one

generation, but over a period of 1,500 years; not by authors with the same education, culture and language, but with

vastly different education, many different cultures, from three continents and three different languages, and finally

not just one subject but hundreds.

And yet the Bible is unified. There is complete harmony, which coincidence or collusion cannot explain. In addition

detailed evidences such as the testimonies of the early church, the witness of history and archaeology, and the evi-

dence of changed lives throughout the centuries all support the Bible’s claim to be the very word of God.

The Bible is special. It is unique. No other book has any such credentials. No other book even comes close.

LET’S READ IT DAILY AND USE IT IN OUR LIVES AS GOD INTENDS!

Jeff

Please keep these requests in your prayers…

*Becky - (Shareese’s friend) stage 4 cancer *Deb Bruntz, Tim Dycus’ sister *Sherry Carlson

*Shaley Stithem (Ray and Jodie’s daughter) -

pregnancy complications

*Rod and Teresa Dorothy family *Our Nation’s Leaders

*Tyler (Scott Hoffman’s nephew) - cancer *Barb Sandell - colon cancer *Dianna Stogdill - cancer

*Jen - breast cancer (friend of Tim Dycus’ friend) *Justin Halgbewachs - cancer *Miles Margritz - car accident

*Will (Keaton Hoffman’s friend) - cancer *Those without Christ in our community *Countryside Church Leaders

*Janet Steffen - healing from surgery *Ron Wymore - healing from surgery

January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28

Sound Booth Techs

Ron Wymore Brian Vavra

Aaron Cudaback Casey Hollis

Vivian Smith Brian Vavra

Aaron Cudaback Casey Hollis

Instrumentalists Guitar - Guitar - Bass - Drums-Aaron Weinberg Piano-Nancy Schanbacher

Guitar - Aaron Weinberg Guitar-Tim Sharkey Guitar- Bass-Mike Cudaback Drums-Chad Anderson Piano-Keira Weinberg

Guitar - Nathan Cudaback Guitar-Aaron Weinberg Guitar-Tim Sharkey Bass-Mike Cudaback Drums-Chad Anderson Piano-Jan Wymore

Guitar - Nathan Cudaback Guitar-Aaron Weinberg Guitar-Tim Sharkey Bass-Mike Cudaback Drums-Chad Anderson Piano-

Vocalists Max Richardson Hannah Baker Heather Schmidt Jan Wymore

Ceara Hollis Lynnea Isaacson

Katherine Smith Lillian Smith Heather Schmidt

Ceara Hollis Lynnea Isaacson

Children’s Church Teacher

Jane Wentz Art Apple Nicole Hoffman Jane Wentz

Communion Thought

Tim Erickson Chad Anderson Dewayne Brand Ron Wymore

Servers

Tim Erickson Roger Watson Nate Oberg Brian Vavra Scott Hoffman Terry Weinberg Jeff Collison Ray Shields

Chris McClemens Joe Warner Colby Roach Mert Feikert Caleb Collison Ray Shields Lucas Houchin

Dewayne Brand Lonnie Allison Greg Linn Jeff Baker Greg Smith Mark Loseke Rob Shaw

Ron Wymore Max Richardson Ben Kinnison Bryan Chase Jim Larsen Casey Hollis Greg Swinney Brian Vavra

Nursery

Communion Prep Dewayne Brand

JanuaryJanuaryJanuary 201820182018 Server’s ScheduleServer’s ScheduleServer’s Schedule

January 2018January 2018January 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Adult Bible Classes

Evangelism

Friendship with God

Women’s Friendship

Class

1 Terry and

Christie

Weinberg

2 Art Apple

3 No Evening Activities

4 7 pm Apple Small

Group

Sarah

Cudaback

5 Christina

Pawley

6 9 am Breakfast

with the King

at BK North

Ben Kinnison

7 9:15 am Bible Class

10:30 am Worship

2 pm Watch Your

Mouth Band

8

9 7 pm Truth Seekers

7 pm X-Treme

Home Makers

10 10 am BYOBible Bible Study

6 pm Family Supper

6:30 pm Kingdom Kids

6:30 pm Momentum

6:45 pm Choir

6:48 pm The Rolling Stone Band

7 pm You and Me Forever Band

Marissa Shaw

11 7 pm Larsen’s

Small Group

7 pm Apple Small

Group

12 6:30 pm P.E.P.

Club at Los

Magueyes

Jay Bolin

13 9 am Breakfast

with the King

at BK North

Greg Smith


10:30 am Worship

Leadership Meeting

2 pm Watch Your

Mouth Band

15 Don Burwell

Kenneth

Reitz


7 pm X-Treme

Home Makers

Katie McClemens


6 pm Family Supper


6:30 pm Momentum

6:45 pm Choir



18 7 pm Larsen’s

Small Group

7 pm Apple Small

Group

19

20 9 am Breakfast

with the King

at BK North


10:30 am Worship

2 pm Watch Your

Mouth Band

Scott Hoffman

Natalie Cudaback

22


7 pm X-Treme

Home Makers

Laura Larsen


6 pm Family Supper


6:30 pm Momentum

6:45 pm Choir



Gracie Reitz

Chloe Nielsen

25 7 pm Larsen’s

Small Group

7 pm Apple Small

Group

26 Jodie Shields

27 9 am Breakfast

with the King

at BK North


10:30 am Worship

Feast on the Fourth

2 pm Watch Your

Mouth Band

29


7 pm X-Treme

Home Makers


6 pm Family Supper


6:30 pm Momentum

6:45 pm Choir



“Agents of the Apocalypse”

Small Group will be starting in

January. For more information,

please see Tim Dycus.

nother year in the books. The older I get the faster

time seems to fly. 2018 is the year my son graduates from

High School. Where does the time go? It was just yester-

day I was looking at my 2 lb. 4 oz. tiny preemie in the

NICU...it was just yesterday I dropped him off at preschool...it was just yesterday he was playing little league

baseball...but I blinked and here we are, 18 years later. Time marches on. Time gets away from us. We won-

der how we have spent the time, or wasted it. With New Years we make resolutions, trying to better our-

selves...our families. What about our church? What plans are you making to help better our church? What

church resolutions have you made? Oh, you haven't made any...you've never heard of that...okay...well, you

have now. How can 2018 be the year you make a difference at church? What can you get involved in that

can be life changing...for you and for those involved?

I talked about Andrew for a reason. People remember this tiny baby, three months in the NICU. So many

prayers went up on his behalf. You have seen him grow up. You made a difference. You are watching a lot of

kids grow up. (I am working with second generation kids in the Christmas programs.) These kids are growing

up right before our eyes and what are we doing to help them grow in their Christian walk? I am talking to

YOU. I am asking YOU personally...what are YOU doing? Is God calling you to become a more active person

at Countryside? Is God calling you to help in Children’s ministry? If you are thinking about it...don't wait.

Time flies. Suddenly, these kids will be all grown up and what will they say about this church? Is Countryside

a life changing place? You can help make it that way. Don't let another year slip away. Before you know it,

2019 will be here...will you still be asking yourself the same question or do you resolve to change things?

The Children’s Ministry needs workers. We need to find two people to teach Sunday school. We need more

adult helpers for Kingdom Kids. If we want to grow, we need more help, it's that simple. You can make a

difference in the lives of these kids by investing your time in the Kingdom work. Come and talk to me, we'll

find a place for you to help.

Jane Wentz

3203 8th Ave

Kearney NE 68845

www.countrysidecckearney.com

[email protected]

Love and Live Like Jesus

January 1 Gen 1:1-3:24 January 2 Gen 4:1-5:32 1 Chron 1:1-4 Gen 6:1-22 January 3 Gen 7:1-10:5 1 Chron 1:5-7 Gen 10:6-20 1 Chron 1:8-16 Gen 10:21-30 1 Chron 1:17-23 Gen 10:31-32 January 4 Gen 11:1-26 1 Chron 1:24-27 Gen 11:27-31 Gen 12:1-14:24

January 5 Gen 15:1-17:27 January 6 Gen 18:1-21:7

January 7 Gen 21:8-23:20 Gen 11:32 Gen 24:1-67 January 8 Gen 25:1-4 1 Chron 1:32-33 Gen 25:5-6 Gen 25:12-18 1 Chron 1:28-31 1 Chron 1:34 Gen 25:19-26 Gen 25:7-11

January 9 Gen 25:27-28:5

January 10 Gen 28:6-30:24 January 11 Gen 30:25-31:55 January 12 Gen 32:1-35:27 January 13 Gen 36:1-19 1 Chron 1:35-37 Gen 36:20-30 1 Chron 1:38-42 Gen 36:31-43 1 Chron 1:43-2:2 January 14 Gen 37:1-38:30 1 Chron 2:3-6 1 Chron 2:8 Gen 39:1-23

January 15 Gen 40:1-23 Gen 35:28-29 Gen 41:1-57

January 16 Gen 42:1-45:15

January 17 Gen 45:16-47:27

January 18 Gen 47:28-50:26

January 19 Job 1:1-4:21




Chronological Bible Reading Plan



January 25 Job 22:1-25:6 January 26 Job 26:1-29:25






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