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   The Reminder

A PUBLICATION OF THE DEXTER CHURCH OF CHRIST

OCTOBER 3,  2010
Text Box: The Unpardonable Sin by Travis L. Quertermous In Mark 3:29, Jesus Christ said, “but he who blasphemes the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation.” It is not uncommon for people to ask me to explain this puzzling verse to them. Some folks are very worried they have blasphemed the Holy Spirit and so can never be forgiven and go to heaven! Blaspheming the Holy Spirit is explained in the next verse, Mark 3:30, as follows, “because they said, ‘He has an unclean spirit.’” In the context, the Lord had cured a demon-possessed man and His enemies accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Satan instead of the power of God. In this way, they blasphemed the Holy Spirit, a sin so serious that Jesus pronounced it unforgivable. So unless you have ever accused Jesus of casting out demons by the power of the devil instead of the Holy Spirit, rest assured that you have not committed the unpardonable sin. The sad reality is that most people will be lost forever over sins that are forgivable, but have not been forgiven by God because they refuse to repent and obey the gospel of Christ! Why not seek God’s pardon for your sins today? Text Box: A LOOK AHEAD IN OCTOBER 3 ~ 1st Bible Bowl 10 ~ Semo Life Chain 11 ~ Children’s Home Truck Run 16 ~ Church Fish Fry 17 ~ Guest speaker: Cliff Baird, Bibles for China 24 ~ Teacher Appreciation Lunch 30 ~ Fall Party Text Box: IN THE AREA GOSPEL MEETING House Springs Church of Christ House Springs, MO October 3-5 Speaker: Jay Lockhart ~~~~~~~~ GOSPEL MEETING De Soto Church of Christ De Soto, MO October 22-24 Speaker: Phil Sanders (Details are posted on the foyer board.) Text Box: REACH OUT The next REACH-OUT meeting will be Monday evening, October 11, at 6:00 in the fellowship building. If you are not participating in this program, please consider becoming involved. Text Box: “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 Text Box: FAMILY NEWS AT A GLANCE *Once again it is time to donate to the DOLLAR-A-MONTH youth and camp funds. Those wishing to contribute to the youth are asked to see George, Mark, or Stacy. Camp funds may be placed in the canister in the foyer. *Come join in the SINGING AT GOLDEN LIVING this afternoon at 3:00. *The SENIOR SAINTS CLASS meets each Monday morning at 10:00, in the fellowship room. Text Box: CHILDREN’S HOME TRUCK NEXT RUN OCTOBER 11 WE HAVE VERY FEW ITEMS Text Box: Caring Bears go to the CUTTERS this week. Text Box: SEMO LIFE CHAIN Please keep in your plans and prayers the annual semo life chain. This is a silent protest of abortion, which will be held Sunday afternoon, October 10, 2:30-3:30. Signs may be picked up at the church building after 2:00 p.m.

  YOUTH NEWS

~PEW PACKERS @ 5:45 p..m.

~The first BIBLE BOWL  for the 2010-2011 season will be at Shady Acres in Sikeston today at 2 p.m.  Those planning to ride the bus are asked to meet at the building at   1:15.
Text Box: Questions! Questions! The Bible School class was reviewing the wonderful lesson of Jacob when he used a stone for a pillow and had the dream of the angels ascending and descending on the ladder above him. The young teacher asked if there were any questions. “If the lovely angels had wings,” asked a six-year-old, “why did they have to climb up and down an old ladder?” “Ah-hem!” said the teacher, “are there any more questions?” BULLETIN DIGEST Text Box: PLAN OF SALVATION HEAR Romans 10:17 BELIEVE John 8:24 REPENT Luke 13:3 CONFESS Matthew 10:32 BE BAPTIZED Mark 16:16 REMAIN FAITHFUL Rev. 2:10 ...“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15