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Challenger Bible
Lectureship set
for April 7-9
Event to be held at Mabank Church of Christ
Special to The Monitor
MABANK–The loving Christians of the Mabank Church of Christ cordially
invite you and your family to the upcoming Challenger Lectureship, April
7-9, 2006. This year our theme is “Breaking Up Your Fallow Ground:
Spiritual Principles Gleaned From The Book of Jeremiah”.
It begins Friday night with our 8th annual youth night. Generally, we
have 300-400 in attendance.
There will be singing, prayer, and three lessons from God’s inspired
word. Ben Griffith will present a lesson titled, “I Am A Youth” (Jer.
1:6).
He is 16 and aspires to be a preacher some day. Ray Duncan, a Mabank
resident, teacher, and coach, will present a lesson titled, “We Have
Sinned Against Jehovah” (Jer. 3:25). Glen Colley, an author and preacher
from Alabama, will present a lesson titled, “Wash Your Heart From
Wickedness” (Jer. 4:14). Glenn and his family have written several
books.
I highly encourage all parents to read, “Your Mama Don’t Dance.” The
evening will conclude with pizza and snacks.
At 9 a.m. Saturday, the lectureship will begin: Glen Colley, “Hear the
Word of the Lord” (Jer. 22:29); 10 a.m.: “The Words of Jeremiah” (Jer.
1:1-52:34).
This lesson will be an overview of the book of Jeremiah presented by
Johnny Ramsey. Johnny has an incredible ability in surveying books of
the Bible. You will have a good understanding of this book after that
lesson.
At 11 a.m., the 94-year-old Perry B. Cotham will present the lesson, “My
People Have Forgotten Me” (18:15).
Brother Cotham has been a preacher since 1929 and a missionary since
1972. He is an incredible preacher and teacher.
Following a church provided lunch; the 2nd Annual Open Forum will begin
(1-4:30 p.m.).
This year our theme is – “Challenges Facing The Lord’s Church.”
Three men will form a panel to answer your written down questions. You
may write questions about the Lord’s Church and/or questions about the
challenges she faces. Bob Stapleton, Hardeman Nichols, and Robert Dodson
will be the panelists.
They have a combined 126 years in preaching and teaching. You will enjoy
the open forum!
Following the dinner hour there will be singing and then two more
lessons. At 7 p.m. James E. Haynes Jr., the preacher of the Mabank
Church of Christ will present a lesson titled, “I Will Bring A Nation
Against You” (5:15). At 8 p.m., Randall Morris, “The Way of Life and the
Way of Death.”
Sunday, the lectureship will continue at 9 a.m.
Daniel Haynes, a senior student at the Browntrail School of preaching
will present a lesson titled, “Your Sins Have Withheld Good From You”
(5:25).
At 10 a.m. Ron Coleman, a worldwide evangelist, will present a lesson
titled, “I Will Make A New Covenant” (31:31).
At 5:30 p.m., Jeramie Sweet, a junior at the Browntrail School of
Preaching will present the lesson, “Search For Me With All Your Heart”
(29:13). At 6:30 p.m., the lectureship will conclude with Timothy
Spark’s lesson, “I Am In Derision Daily” (20:7). Timothy is an excellent
speaker and works in radio and television. He has scores of free Bible
lessons available on CD and DVD at www.thegospelofchrist.com.
A lectureship booklet will be provided to everyone that attends. CDs
will be available “free of charge” for any of the lessons.
We hope that you will come and hear God’s wonderful word proclaimed! “Is
not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks
the rock in pieces?” (Jer. 23:29). |