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Purity
in Dress
“And they were
both naked, the man and his wife, and were not
ashamed”
(Gen. 2:25). Such was the state of
innocence enjoyed by the first human pair prior
to the entrance and defilement of sin. However,
with sin came shame and thus, “they sewed fig
leaves together and made themselves aprons.”
(Gen. 3:7)
It is
significant that having sinned, man’s very first
realization was in connection with his physical
nakedness, followed by a sense of shame and an
attempt to clothe himself. Man today has
completely reversed the process. He appears in
public in various stages of undress, denying
that such is sin, and thus, feeling no shame for
his conduct.
“Were they ashamed
when they had committed abomination? Nay, they
were not at all ashamed, neither could they
blush”
(Jer. 8:12).
The art of blushing had disappeared from
Israel. Some in spiritual Israel have replaced
the “blushing cheek” with the “sunburned thigh.”
God’s
attitude with regard to dress can be clearly
discerned in his response to Adam and Eve’s
attempt to remedy their physical state. “Unto
Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make
coats of skins and clothed them” (Gen
3:21). Their temporary clothing of fig
leaves would be comparable to a modern day
bathing suit. However, such was not sufficient,
therefore, God provided them with more permanent
and modest apparel.
It is
significant that God clothed both Adam and Eve.
Double standards often exist between man and
woman, but they have been erected by man, not
God. God’s standard for purity and holiness is
the same for both sexes.
It is
worthy of note that God addresses this matter of
modest apparel at the very beginning of human
history. Thus, the “how” of dress is not an
optional matter, an expression of divine
indifference. Purity in dress is imperative,
for “without holiness, no man shall see the
Lord” (Heb. 12:14).
Bulletin Digest
EVENTS CALENDAR
May 5 Elders Meeting
May 5 Quilting Bee
May 12 Ladies Lunch
May 14 Silver Saints
Meeting
May 16-17
Spring Family Retreat
Jun 1-5 Gospel Mtg - Burt Jones
Jun 29-Jul 4
TCC – Clinton Week
July 26 Smokies Game
QUILTING BEE
The
Quilting Bee will be meeting Monday, May 5,
at 6:30. Everyone should bring the quilt block
they want to work on. We will have a short
class on quilting basics by Lois Nygard
and then we will help each other get started on
cutting material for their chosen pattern. If
you are interested in making a quilt block but
haven’t picked out a pattern yet, come to this
meeting. There will be patterns to choose from
and material will be on hand that you can use.
LADIES LUNCH
The
next Ladies Lunch will be Monday, May 12. The
location is still to be announced.
SILVER SAINTS MEETING
The
Silver Saints will meet Wednesday, May 14, at 10
A.M. We will use this meeting time to work on
material for VBS.
FAMILY RETREAT
Our
First Annual Spring Family Retreat will be
May 16 & 17 at Hillbrook Christian Camp
in Knoxville. We will have a bonfire and
singing on Friday night. Saturday morning will
start with a big breakfast and a devotional.
Bring some comfortable shoes to go for a nature
hike. Sign the list in the foyer if you plan to
go.
THE
JASON FOUNDATION PROGRAM
The
Maryville church of Christ is hosting the
Jason Foundation Program for Awareness and
Prevention of Youth Suicide Sunday afternoon
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The program will be
divided into two parts, one for parents and one
for youth. See Joey Smith if you want to
go.
GOSPEL MEETING
The
Knox County church of Christ invites you to
hear Virgil Hale May 4 through May 7.
Evening services start at 7 P.M.
KCS
DRAMA PRESENTS
“CINDY AND THE GODFATHER”
DINNER & THEATER
MAY
16, 2008 AT 6:30 P.M.
Ticket
prices include dinner, drink, and show!
“Lord and Lady Round” will do the catering.
Get your tickets now at KCS or through any drama
student.
SCARBORO LADIES DAY
The
ladies of the Scarboro church of Christ
cordially invite all ladies to their 25th
Annual Ladies Inspiration Day on Saturday,
May 17. The speaker will be Elaine A.
Conner, wife of Wayne E. Conner, Sr.,
minister of the Scarboro congregation.
Registration, along with a continental
breakfast, will begin at 9 a.m. The program
will start at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served.
The theme will be “God’s Best Dressed Woman.”
GRIEF RECOVERY SEMINAR
The
West End church of Christ is hosting a Grief
Recovery Seminar May 17-18. The speaker for
this seminar is Bill McDonald. He has
been in funeral service in Centerville, TN,
since 1976.
See
the foyer bulletin board for more information on
these and other activities.
CONGRATULATIONS
Scott Mowery and Jennifer Premel
will be married on Saturday, May 3, at 4 P.M. at
Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico.
EAST TN SCHOOL OF PREACHING
FUTURE PREACHER & CHURCH LEADER CAMP
This
camp, for 12-18 year old young men and women,
will be held June 9 – 13, 2008. The campers
will develop leadership skills that will allow
them to effectively serve local congregations.
They will be involved in Bible classes, classes
to hone Bible study skills, sermon or lesson
preparation, and leadership classes. Special
attention will be given to teaching the female
campers how to teach in a ladies’ or children’s
class within the parameters God has set forth.
The number of young men and women who can come
to camp will be limited. If you know someone
who might benefit, call for an application
today. The phone number is 865-691-7444.
TEENAGE CHRISTIAN CAMP
Applications for Teenage Christian Camp
are now available in the foyer. The first week
of camp will start June 15. “Clinton Week”
will be June 29 – July 4. Be sure to get yours
sent in early.
CALLING ALL GRADUATES
If you
are graduating from high school or college this
year, please give a write-up about your future
plans to Gail Sharp or Cathy Glenn.
PRAYER
LIST
Peggy Sebring is recovering well following
her surgery. She is now at NHC Farragut for
therapy.
Ron
Reagan is doing better and was able to be at
church Wednesday.
Michael Shaw has been diagnosed with Crohn’s
Disease.
Ella May Burchfield, Sheila Herren’s mother,
had surgery this week.
Joe
Smith, Mike Smith’s father, continues with
chemotherapy.
Zander Huffman, Matt Huffman’s son, had
surgery Thursday.
Taylor
Adkins, Maydene Asbury, Suzie Bale, Bailee
Bolden, Jennifer Carden, Lee Carden, BB Carter,
Wally Caulo, Carolyn Choate, Robin Croslin, Vera
Douglas, David Farmer, David Garrett, W. A.
Gibbs, Sue Hale, Justin Hatmaker, Carlos & Edna
Herren, Katie Hill, Antoinette Hnattko, Matt
Huffman, Dicey Humphrey, Vaughn Hutson, Chad
Jeffers, Brenda Jennings, Betty Lay, Jo Ellen
Macrina, Dorothy Melton, Ralph Miller, Jim Nash,
Daniel Nygard, Chuck Parke, Andrea Parton, Mack
Petty, Branson Phillips, Frankie Phillips,
Herbert Phillips, Ron Reagan, Jim & Lillian
Redden, Margaret Roberts, Phil Roberts, Jeri
Schwenke, Peggy Sebring, Rebecca Shanahan,
Michael Shaw, Pam Simmons, Joe Smith, Schlaine
Thomas, Charles Thomas, Andrew Verble, Scott
Whitaker, Our troops, Our elders, Our Mission
Works
SHUT-INS
Boyd
Gilbreath Windwood
Iva
Jones
Williamsburg Villas
Please
let Gail Sharp know if you have any
changes for the prayer list.
To be unhappy, focus on your woes.
Serving the Congregation Sunday – May 4, 2008
AM
PM
Song Leaders:
Ben Smith Rick Caudle
Opening Prayer:
James McCrary Hubert Sharp
Closing Prayer:
Carlos Herren Jim Ashworth
Lord’s Table:
Dale Mowery, Eric Mowery
Don Scott, Jacob
McCrary
PM Table:
Jacob McCrary, James McCrary
Greeters:
Don & Amy Scott
Announcements:
Herman Herren
Wednesday:
Song Leader:
Jack Sebring
Invitation:
Darryl Glenn
Announcements:
Herman Herren |
