North End Church of Christ

8 GIFTS THAT DON’T COST A CENT

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:28:51 +0000

The gift of listening
The gift of affection
The gift of laughter
The gift of a written note
The gift of a compliment
The gift of a favor
The gift of solitude
The gift of a cheerful disposition

But Once

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:29:57 +0000

I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much, sing often, pray always. Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine. Forget self, think of others. Do as you would be done by – these are the tried links in contentment’s golden chain.
Malcolm James McLeod

ENCOURAGE OTHERS

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:38:45 +0000

1. Encourage our elders as they lead us by example.
2. Encourage our deacons to labor as faithful servants.
3. Encourage our preachers to only preach the truth.
4. Encourage our ill members as they fight health issues.
5. Encourage our weak members to hold on to our hope.
6. Encourage our strong members that there is work yet to do.
7. Encourage our fallen members to return to the God of their salvation.
8. Encourage each other to strive for unity, work in harmony, worship whole
heartedly and give God thanks and all the glory.

Bulletin Digest, 2010

God’s Way is Right

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:28:46 +0000

There is no way for me to know
The path in which my feet should go,
To lead me out of darkest night,
Except God’s Word – His way is right.
From where I stand, I cannot see
Just how He knows what’s best for me;
And yet, by faith, and not by sight,
I walk with Him – God’s Way is right.
While those around me turn away
To paths that only lead astray;
Help me abide in heaven’s light,
And live for Thee – whose way is right.
When life is past, and time’s no more,
When saved ones meet on yonder shore,
And know the fullness of delight;
We’ll sing for aye – Thy way is right.
-Ted Kell via the Bulletin Digest

IT ALL DEPENDS

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:50:50 +0000

If a rich man were to say, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be given one thousand dollars” no one would misunderstand; no one would fail to do just that because of the money reward offered. But when Jesus said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16), somebody is always ready to say, “I just cannot see it that way. That makes baptism too important.” How wise are men for a dollar–how foolish for a soul.
Via The Bulletin Digest

Your Child Deserves

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:30:50 +0000

…to hear you pray earnestly and often.
…to go to worship and Bible classes with you faithfully.
…to see you sacrifice for the Lord.
…to go with you when you talk to others about becoming a Christian.
…to go with you to visit the sick and bereaved.
…to hear you praise the church and her leaders.
…to be encouraged by you to seek and obey the truth.
…to see you putting the Lord first in your giving.
…to know the Christ living in you.

Bulletin Digest

How Difficult Is It To Be A Faithful Christian When…

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:38:46 +0000

There is no love in one’s heart
One is always thinking of worldly things.
One never depends on God for help.
One never, or hardly ever prays.
One never studies the Bible.
One is selfish-never thinks of others.
One never forgives.
One never gives of his means — never returns to God what He has let him use.
One is always discouraged.
One never teaches others.
How difficult is it? It is impossible.

Rules for Happy Living

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:08:22 +0000

Do you desire a “Happy Life”? Follow these rules and you will enjoy happiness that cannot be found in “things” of this world.

1. Count your blessings, not your troubles. Though we have many problems in life, we are still richly blessed. The plaque on the wall stated, “I grumbled and complained because I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet.”
2. Live one day at a time. Regardless of what Satan may throw at you, it can be handled “one day at a time” (James 4:13-15). You can control and conquer if you will take on obstacles one day at a time.
3. Learn to say, “I love you” to those near and dear. Break the shackles and learned restraints and express your love and appreciation to as many as possible. (Mark 14:3-6).
4. Be a giver, not a getter. Often if you fail to get out of life what you want, it is be-cause you are expecting to GET instead of GIVE (Luke 6:38).
5. Seek good in everyone and everything. Be a good seeker. Try hard not to be a fault finder. When faults are present, deal with them lovingly.
6. Pray every day. Always take the time to express to God your appreciation for blessings and ask Him for guidance (Luke 18:1).
7. Do a good deed each day. The grandest intention is not as good as the small-est deed. Follow the Lord’s example (Acts 10:38).
8. Watch your priorities. Keep the important things in first place (Philippians 6:33).
9. Fill your life with good. Throw away the trash from your life and replace it with good thoughts and deeds (Philippians 4:8).
10. Laugh and cry. Laughter is good medicine. A good sense of humor overcomes many ills and problems of life.
11. Learn to practice the happiness habit. Smile and the world will smile with you (Philippians 4:4). Make up your mind to be happy.
12. Let go and let God control your life. To find peace and happiness, you must let God completely reign on the throne in your life. You must follow totally His will. It is for your own good.

Bulletin Digest 2008

Ten Basic Principles That Create Trust

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:16:27 +0000

1. That what one teaches matches what one does (James 1:22-24).
2. That the truth is bought and never sold (Proverbs 23:23; John 8:32).
3. That one’s word is kept regardless of consequences or circumstances (Acts 5:28,29).
4. That equal treatment and acceptance is extended to all (Romans 12:9-21).
5. That faithfulness is demonstrated in all things (Hebrews 11:6).
6. There is consistency in words and deeds (Romans 2:19-23).
7. There is a display of wisdom from above (James 3:13-18).
8. There is an unwavering commitment to the priority of the kingdom (Matthew 6:33).
9. There is clear evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in one’s life (Galatians 5:22-26).
10. Every thought, attitude and action is to glorify God (Ephesians 3:21).

Does Your Life Spell “Christian”?

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:23:03 +0000

Changed
Honest
Responsible
Interested
Steadfast
Thoughtful
Innocent
Awake
New Creature