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Clinton Bulletin - May 4, 2008

 

 


  

 

 

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

 

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