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   The Reminder

A PUBLICATION OF THE DEXTER CHURCH OF CHRIST

August 14, 2011
Text Box: Hellfire and Brimstone by Travis L. Quertermous It’s no secret how hot the weather has been lately! Heat indexes of over 120 degrees have been reached in recent days. During a heat wave a few years ago, I saw a church sign that said, “You think it’s hot here?” Of course, the implication was obvious. During the dog days of summer, my dad used to quip, “If hell’s any hotter than this, I’m going to cancel my reservation.” Of course, hell is no laughing matter. The predominant image used to describe the place of eternal punishment is hell fire. In Matthew 25:41, Jesus said, “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.” In Mark 9:45-46, the Lord declared, “45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 46 where ‘Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched.’” In Revelation 20:10, hell is referred to as “the lake of fire and brimstone.” Brimstone is another name for sulfur which produces the hottest kinds of fire. Also, in Revelation 20:15, we read, “And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” Those are frightening images, are they not? Why would anyone choose to go to hell? And yet, all those who refuse to obey the gospel are choosing just that. Having just recovered from the worst sunburn in my life, I cannot even imagine wanting to be cast into hellfire forever. What about you? Text Box: Summer In The Son “My Responsibility to the Local Church” Speakers for the month of August Aug. 17 - Kevin Lawrence (Gideon) “My Responsibility to Serve & Love One Another” Aug. 24 - Johnny Hester (Sikeston) “My Responsibility to Elderly Brethren” Aug. 31 - Edd Sterchi (Jackson) “My Responsibility to the Church’s Youth & Young Families” Volunteers are still needed to fill in for the regular Wednesday night Bible class teachers. If you can help, please check the schedule posted on the foyer board or see Vernon Allen. Text Box: IN THE AREA SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LECTURESHIP Sunnyview Church of Christ Farmington, MO Saturday, August 20 (Additional information is posted on the foyer board.) Text Box: GOLF & CHURCH One man came out of his house on his way to worship one Sunday morning, just as his neighbor came out of his house with his golf clubs. The golfer, said, “Henry, come play golf with me today.” Henry, with an expression of self-righteous horror, replied, “This is the Lord’s day, and I go to worship. Certainly I would not play golf with you.” After a moment’s embarrassed silence the golfer quietly replied, “You know, Henry, I have often wondered about your church, and I have admired your fidelity. You know, however, that this is the seventh time I have invited you to play golf with me - and you have never invited me to go to church with you.” When is the last time YOU invited your neighbor? (Mark 16:15) Text Box: CHILDREN’S HOME NEEDS Velveeta Cheese, disinfectant spray (i.e. Lysol), toaster pastries (brown sugar/chocolate), light bulbs, bathroom tissue paper, & spaghetti sauce The Children’s Home is also collecting Campbell’s and Best Choice labels. Text Box: Caring Bears go to the PAINTERS this week.

FAMILY NEWS AT A GLANCE

*There will be an ELDERS & DEACONS MEETING this afternoon at 4:30 in the fellowship room.

*BIBLE CLASS PROMOTIONS will take place on Sunday, September 4.  Young people are asked to remain in your current classes until then.

*THURSDAY SCHOOL ORIENTATION will be Sunday, September 11.

*THURSDAY SCHOOL BEGINS September 15th.

 
Text Box: AUGUST PANTRY ITEM: Dry Beans Text Box: MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL COOKOUT Saturday, August 20 ~ 6:00 p.m. A sign up sheet for needed SIDE DISHES is posted on the foyer board. We would like to encourage anyone that can provide HOMEMADE ICE CREAM to do so for the fellowship. Please invite a friend or neighbor. Team Assignments: Team (M-Z) ~ Set Up (5:00) Team (A-L) ~ Clean Up

  YOUTH NEWS

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

~The August issue of “Discovery Magazine” is on the table in the foyer.

~The final SUMMER YOUTH SERIES for this season will be held at Dexter tomorrow evening @ 7:00. 

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 Text Box: Summer Youth Series “How to Grow Spiritually!” August 15 ~ Dexter Text Box: I Forgot to Live First, I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then, I was dying to finish college and start working. And then, I was dying to marry and have children. And then, I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work. And then, I was dying to retire. And now, I am dying...and suddenly realize, I forgot to live.