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Church of Christ at Forest Street
Weekly Bulletin
Order Of Worship
August 17, 2025
Greeter: Tammy Birkedahl
Ushers: Elis Mims, Keith Criswell, Kerry Harper & Cecil Hughes
Welcome & Opening Prayer: Jeff Johnson
Scripture and Prayer: Daniel Ortiz
Sermon: Keith Penny
Communion/Collection: George Nelson
Bread: Rodrick Darby (Assistant - Jalen Weaver)
Cup: Michael Cobb (Assistant - Kameron Harris)
Benediction: Jeremy Diekneit
Announcements: Nick Cicriello
Songs of Praise
Led by: Dion Bass & Clovis Jones
We’re Marching to Zion (pg. 869)
Walking in Sunlight (pg. 611)
The World is Not My Home (pg. 957)
Prepare To Meet Thy God (Handout)
He’s Sweet I Know (Handout)
Heavenly Sunlight (pg. 611)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome Visitors
Thank you for joining us for worship service today. We hope you were able to gain something that will bless you this week. We appreciate our visitors and hope you will allow us to get to know you better. May God continue to bless you throughout this week.
Sunday Bible Classes For All Ages
The books for the new adult education series entitled “Nehemiah” (Rebuilding God’s People To Reflect God’s Purpose) by Williams Jones will be available starting today, see Daphna Brown to receive a complimentary copy of the book. There will be an introduction to the education series today at 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium led by Keith Penny.
New Converts Class & Bible Foundation Class
All new converts and members in general who would like to increase their knowledge of God’s word are encouraged to attend this exciting and informative class taught by Bro. Keith Penny.
Congregation Update Meetings
During the month of August starting today members are invited to meet in the fellowship hall after Sunday School from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. to discuss a variety of topics that impact the growth, direction and leadership of the congregation. If you have any questions you can contact Charles L. Davenport, Jr. or Melvin Brown.
Youth and Young Adults Sunday on August 31, 2025
The youth and young adults from the congregation will serve in a variety of positions before, during and after worship service. We are grateful for the service our youth and young adults provide the congregation.
Brothers
Brothers are asked to meet each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the conference room for prayer and to prepare for Sunday worship service. All Brothers are requested to attend.
Sisters
The monthly sisters class has been moved to the 3rd Saturday of the month. The next Sisters class will be Sat Sept 20th at 1 p.m.
Casual/Sports Jersey Sunday
The next casual Sunday will be September 14th. Wear your family reunion t-shirts or favorite sports team.
Prayer Requests: Sick & Shut-In
Sis Eula Johnson Sis Novella Hendricks Sis Mattie Brown
Sis Sallie Johnson Sis Eloise Porter Sis Willesther Byes
Sis Janelle Hughes Sis Barbara Cobb
Pray for our members who are incarcerated or facing significant life challenges
August Birthdays
Deborrah Robinson - Aug 03 Clovis Jones - Aug 09 Daphna Brown - Aug 05 Doris Johnson - Aug 09
Brielle Young - Aug 15
THE PLAN OF SALVATION
HEAR the Gospel, Rom. 10:17
BELIEVE it, Heb. 11:6
REPENT of sins, Luke 13:3-5
CONFESS Jesus, Matt. 10:32-33
Be BAPTIZED, Act 2:38; 22:16
REMAIN FAITHFUL, 2 Pet. 3:14-18
WORSHIP IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
ASSEMBLE, Heb. 10:25
SING, Eph. 5:19; Col 3:16
PRAY, 1 Cor. 14:15; 1 Thess. 5:17
PREACH, 2 Tim. 4:2
COMMUNE, 1 Cor. 11:23-30
GIVE 1 Cor. 16: 1-2; 2 Cor. 9:6-8