Praying for Reign

Matthew 6.9-15

The model prayer

“Our Father in heaven … ”

“ Abba ” is a term of endearment which is most often used in families.

We must be willing to leave our earthly families in our quest for a total dependence on God.

The prayer begins with God’s interests. (9-10)

God’s name is to be hallowed (made holy).

STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
The name and the character of God are set apart from all others. PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
God’s kingdom (reign) is to continue permeating the earth. kyle@churchst.org
FAMILY MINISTER
He seeks to dwell as a King in His fullness among His creation. Bill Tankersley 993-8977 THINK ! May 20, 2018
Tankersley69@cs.com
“What were you thinking?” It is a familiar question often asked by a
God’s will is to be accomplished at all times. YOUTH MINISTER concerned friend or family member whenever we impulsively say
Caleb Taylor 993-2151 something foolish. The problem is that, many times, when we make
How can I know God’s will for my life? caleb@churchst.org
such a mistake, we are not thinking at all.
HISPANIC MINISTER
We pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven . Hector Cruz 993-0009 I sometimes wonder what life might be like if we could all make a
hectorcruz@cscofc.org
hectorcruz@churchst.org point to discipline ourselves with regard to the things we say. How
The prayer continues with our needs. (11-12) many problems, hurt feelings, or even misunderstandings might be
SECRETARY
Talitha Liggett 359-3597 avoided if we learn to think before we speak?
As God works His will on earth, He provides all we need. tbl76@bellsouth.net I ran across this little acronym several years ago, and it has always
stuck with me. I do not always practice this principle, but it is good
The spread of God’s kingdom requires a spirit of forgiveness . ELDERS advice, nonetheless.

Wayne Cozart 224-2818 Before we speak, we must think! Is the statement I am about to make true? How much
We must be careful to avoid temptation . damage can be done to a relationship or a reputation by speaking words that are not even
wayne@churchst.org
based upon facts? Is it helpful? Will it serve as encouragement and lift the spirits of
This prayer is not about day-to-day trials and issues . David Jent 270-6631
another? Is it inspiring? Will it serve to motivate someone else to do something great or im-
david@david jentrealty.com
david@davidjentrealty.com
portant? Is it necessary? Our parents often teach us, “If you cannot say anything good, do not
Satan is trying to prevent the spread of the reign of God on earth. Don Ledford 615-714-3213 say anything at all.” This is very good advice. Some words are better left unspoken. And, fi-
dledford@ledfordexchange.com
nally, is it kind? So much of our focus tends to be on those things that are negative. Why
The prayer ends with a focus on God’s glory – a doxology (13-15) Lee Morrison 703-4044 not see the good in others and speak words of kindness that might brighten their day? So,
lee@churchst.org before we speak — let’s THINK!
When we emulate God’s forgiveness by forgiving others … Kyle

… God’s name is hallowed (made holy). DEACONSSteve Allen 359-

4616 CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR MAY: macaroni and cheese
Steve Allen 359-4616
… God’s kingdom (reign) continues to permeate the earth. Kenneth Bailey 993-2159 TODAY! Youth Area-Wide at Riggs Church of Christ at 5:15.
Grover Collins 359-5386
Matt Ervin 637-1830 May 22 Age 60+ members are invited to join with the Chapel Hill Church of
… God’s will is being accomplished. Christ for a devotional and fellowship, at 2:00 pm. Sign up on the white
Greg Hardison 703-4231
Joel Hargrove 652-7143 board if you would like to ride the bus.
Robert Hopkins 364-3927
675-2852
What about us? Gary Lancaster 359-5215
May 27 All ages will go bowling after the evening service at Funtime Bowl.
Kelly Lane 359-5986 June 8-9 Diana Singing starting at 7:30 nightly.
The Christian life is a journey . Joe Liggett 359-4929
Ray Wakefield 359-2328 June 19 Road Trip to Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House. Sign up at the white board
Are we praying for reign ? Clifford Whitaker 637-3507 and give your $29.10 to Kyle or Talitha by June 10.
Britt Wiles 359-7702 June 25 There will be a Fish Fry for all ladies, at 5 pm, at Rock Creek Park. The
Mike Wiles 359-4165
We are to pray for the reign of God within all people! cost will be $12.00, which will include fish, fries, slaw, hushpuppies,
Will Wilson 293-6814
dessert, tea, and all paper goods. Please sign up on the white board.
 Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Curtis Vandiver is in VA Hospital in Murfreesboro.
 Howard Haislip & Shannon Ketchum have been in
Maury Reg.

BY CALEB Continue to Remember in Prayer ...

Losing Sight? May 22 Kaci Fullerton
 Cindy Bolton, Nancy Childers, family of Margie Walker, Lamarr Haislip
If you have ever been to a competitive sporting event, I am sure you have heard an obnoxious fan scream out, Jacob Wilburn, Peggy Edens, family of Elizabeth Wood, May 24 Will Gold
Donna Hargrove; the family of Margaret Morton; the Lewis Cope
“Are you blind?” to an official. But maybe we would do well to ask ourselves the same question. family of Emily Fullerton; Isabella Jackson, the infant Amy Fuller
granddaughter of Misti Tant, and the great- Theresa Lancaster
I’ve learned that God sometimes allows us to find ourselves in a place where we want something so badly that we granddaughter of Ann Miller; Evelyn Bracht, the mother May 25 Nancy Davis
can’t see past it. Sometimes we can’t even see God because of it. When we want something that badly, it’s easy to of Bruce Bracht Sheldon Davis
mistake what we truly need for the thing we really want. When this sort of thinking happens, and it seems to Lakin Giles - 2
happen to everyone, I’ve found it’s because what God has for us is obscured from view, just around another bend Ongoing Prayer Needs Andrew Gold - 17
in the road.  IN HOME SHUT-INS
May 21 Bill & Cookie Tankersley - 42 yrs
Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn, Wynona Clark, Betty
R.L. & Edith Wiles - 53 yrs
In the Bible, the people following God have the same problem. They swap the real thing for an image of the real Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip,
May 25 Tyler & Karli Cole - 5 yrs
thing. We target the wrong thing and our misdirected life’s goal ends up looking like a material item — like a Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike McCollum, Roslyn
May 26 James & Judy Cole - 57 yrs
Sutherland, Margaret Wade
golden calf. All along, what God really wants for us is something much different, something more tailored to us.
 NHC LEWISBURG
And when each of us looks back at all the turns and folds God has allowed in our lives, I don’t think it looks like Bobbye Lou Adcock, Pat Blackmore, Elise Murphy,
a series of folded-over mistakes and do-overs that have shaped our lives. Instead, I think we’ll conclude in the Margaret Tyree, James Whitsett, Alice Willis,
We have received thank you notes from:
end that maybe we’re all a little human origami and the more creases we have, the better.  NHC OAKWOOD Billy & JoEllen Haislip, Emily Smith,
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton & Grayson Garrett
God can turn your folds, rips, and tears into a beautiful masterpiece because that’s what he has always had  VILLAGE MANOR Please stop & read.
planned for us. James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry,
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Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver
With love,
 OUR MILITARY The June Road Trip will be on June 19th. We will be
Caleb Taylor Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd going to Miss Mary Bobo’s in Lynchburg. Cost will be
Lowrance $29.10 (tax and gratuity) are included. This must be paid
to Kyle or Talitha by Sunday, June 10th.
 OUR MISSION POINTS Bus will leave at 10:00 am.
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico);
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home;
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local
Hispanic Ministry
TODAY! (5.15 pm) Area Wide Youth Devotional (Riggs Church of Christ)
May 27 All Ages Bowling (Funtime Bowl)
May 27 Guys Sleepover (Caleb’s House)
FOR THE RECORD
May 13, 2018
Our love and sympathy
are extended to AM 367*
Peggy Edens Hispanic 30
There will be a Youth Committee Meeting on the death of her brother, Don Haislip. PM 162
on Sunday, May 27, at 5:00 pm, in Room 13. Bible Class 283*
Our love and sympathy
This will be a VBS planning meeting. are also extended to Wed. Night 182
Anyone interested in helping with the family of
Vacation Bible School (July 8 - 11) Mrs. Elizabeth Wood, Contribution $11,352.62
is welcome to come. the mother of Ann Hastings.
* includes Hispanic group
21 days until summer camp!!!