Author: Bryan Gibson

Weekly Bulletin
May 17, 2020

Send ME
by Bryan Gibson
God needed someone to go preach to His people. When God asked, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Isaiah replied, “Here am I, send me” (Isaiah 6:8).
We could use more people like Isaiah today, people who make themselves available to do whatever the Lord needs done. Not “send him,” “send her,” or “send them,” but “send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to take the gospel to this community, and beyond (Acts 8:4)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to invite others to hear the gospel (Acts 10:24)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to encourage new converts (Acts 11:23). “Here am I, send Me.”
Lord, you need someone who can give more liberally (2 Corinthians 9:6), so that more people can be taught the gospel? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to teach that class, whether online or in person (Hebrews 5:12-14; 2 Timothy 2:2)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to restore that erring brother (Galatians 6:1; James 5:19-20)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to commend the faithful, to maybe keep them from growing “weary” (Galatians 6:9)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to teach and encourage the young people (Titus 2:3-8), knowing they face some unique temptations (2 Timothy 2:22)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to go and encourage Christians in other places (Philippians 2:19-24; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to visit the sick (Matthew 25:36, 39-40)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to give “pleasant words” (Proverbs 16:24) to the discouraged? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to comfort the grieving, to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to pay closer attention to the elderly, and to others who may have special needs (Acts 9:36-39; James 1:27). “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to provide financial assistance to those who have fallen on hard times (Ephesians 4:28; Romans 12:13; 1 Timothy 6:18)? “Here am I, send ME.”
Lord, you need someone to look in Your word for even more ways to glorify Your name? “Here am I, send ME.”
Love and Fear: There’s Room for Both
by Bryan Gibson
Yes, the faithful Christian loves the Lord, but He also fears the Lord, because he knows Him well. He knows He is perfectly holy, and therefore despises sin (Revelation 15:4; Habakkuk 1:13). He knows Him as the Almighty (Revelation 4:8), the One who created all things by the “breath of His mouth” (Psalms 33:6). He understands both the goodness and severity of the Lord (Romans 11:22). He is still motivated by love, but his service is also marked by reverence, by trembling and godly fear (Hebrews 12:28; Philippians 2:12-13; 1 Peter 1:17). Because He is in awe of God (Psalms 33:8-9), he is also in awe of God’s word (Psalms 119:61), and so he treats every commandment with the greatest respect (Matthew 5:19; 28:19-20; Acts 3:22). Every warning—every “take heed” or “beware”—issued by the Lord is taken very seriously (Hebrews 11:7), because he knows the Lord does not make idle threats.

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	P.O. Box 680872 / Prattville, AL 36067
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The Prattmont Church of Christ is just what the name suggests, a church that belongs to Christ. We are not a denomination; we are simply a group of Christians trying very hard to practice the teachings of our Head, Jesus Christ. The New Testament offers a complete pattern for what each local church should be like—its organization, its worship, its work, etc. We are committed to following that pattern. We cordially invite you to attend our services. We would also welcome any comments or questions about this bulletin.

TIMES OF SERVICES:
Sunday
Bible Study 9:00 A.M.
Worship 10:00 A.M.
Training Class 5:00 P.M.
Worship 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
Bible Study 7:00 P.M.