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Lake Land Church of Christ PO Box 634, Mattoon, IL 61938 Phone: 217.235.1645

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Lake Land Church of Christ PO Box 634, Mattoon, IL 61938 Phone: 217.235.1645

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  1. We at the Lake Land Church of Christ are a non-denominational, independent congregation of the Lord’s people. We try our best to follow the New Testament design of governance and worship, which means we are an autonomous group whose allegiance lies with no one or any organization but Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, Who is King of kings and Lord of Lords. We belong to Him because we are clothed in Him at baptism (Galatians 3:27) and it is through His blood that the church was purchased (Galatians 3:13; 1 Peter 1:19), and the church is His alone (Matthew 16:18). We believe that in His infinite wisdom He has left the local congregation to be overseen by elders to watch over and guard the spiritual needs of the flock (1 Peter 5:1-2); deacons to assist the elders in seeing that its members are provided for (Acts 6; 1 Timothy 3); teachers to help the congregation grow spiritually and in wisdom (1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11) and a minister or evangelist to proclaim God’s word in season and out of season (Ephesians 4:11; 2 Timothy 4:2). If you are looking for a congregation that has no creed but only seeks to follow God’s word as it is written, but acknowledges our own human foibles and weaknesses, then you need look no further! We want you to be a part of our congregation! Welcome to the Lake Land Church of Christ September 8, 2013 Lake Land Church of Christ PO Box 634, Mattoon, IL 61938 Phone: 217.235.1645 Web Site: www.lakelandchurchofchrist.org Times of Meeting Sunday: Wednesday: 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Assembly 6:00 PM Assembly 7:00 PM Bible Study

  2. From the Preacher’s Desk Thoughts for the Day: “We are chameleons, and our partialities and prejudices change place with an easy and blessed facility, and we are soon wonted to the change and happy in it.” -- Mark Twain It is an undeniable truth that life is not fair. Oftentimes we see first hand how those less qualified receive a job promotion, while those much r more deserving are passed over. But just because the world is not fair does not give us as Christians permission to treat others unfairly. On the contrary, we have many passages of Scripture that teach otherwise. James, the Lord’s brother, teaches of the sin of partiality by showing how wrong it is to favor someone new to our assembly simply based upon the clothing one wears. He then states, “But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (James 2:9 [NAS]). James and the Apostle Paul both point out that we should model our lives and treat others as God does, by judging their actions righteously, and to do so without partiality. Paul writes in Romans 2:9-11 [NAS], 9 There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek, 10 but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 11 For there is no partiality with God. The Prophet Micah sums it up nicely when he writes, “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8 [NAS]) ************************************************************ Anything that suggests the possibility of favoritism really begins to work against the public confidence. You must not distort justice; you must not show partiality; and you must not accept bribes, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of those who are in the right. What happens when a plague of frogs follows a plague of flies… Impartiality is not neutrality – it is partiality for justice. Area-wide singing hosted by the Shelbyville Church of Christ from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM on Saturday, October 26th. ************************************************************ Church Bulletin Blunders: Ushers will eat latecomers.

  3. Jasper Mangiaracina: Cancer and hospice care Bea Mangiaracina: Health and recovering from carpal tunnel surgery Joe Mangiaracina (Son of Jasper and Bea): Melanoma cancer Jeanette Henderson: Cancer Maxine VanMeter: Health Debbie Pugh (Kevin’s aunt): Liver cancer Larry Henderson (Wayne’s nephew): Lung cancer Keith Schwabe (Pat’s brother): Prostate cancer and blockage of heart Melissa Dawson (Butch’s sister): Health Forrest Ferguson: Cancer Jackie Ferguson: Myasthenia gravis Malena Brown: Leukemia Gavin Waterman (Great grandson of friend of Bev’s): Cancer Angie Pittman (Niece of Minnie and Mary Alice): Tumor on her brain Mike Carter: Upcoming hip replacement surgery Brenda and Terry Grisamore (Friends of A.L. and Jeanie Carter): Poor health Janeth O’Dell: Double knee replacement surgery September 16th Dirinda Coartney: Recovering from brain surgery to remove blood clot Leah Burke (Butch’s mother): Recovering from surgery for leg infection Jason Davis (Friend of Reg): Legal and family problems The Sin of Partiality Word Search F V C A E R B D E I C J T R G B O L V R I P R N E R A V P Y W D O G E C B O G Z U M O C T U L T T U H D L R D S E V X U V V H X S C G R G I F S X W E G N I Y H T U L N G Y X F O T L Y N E J H O S E L B M U T S P I G E C R A O B F L J T Q X T V S T I I T C L F A T H E R V U P O P S T A I H I I Z Z O S B U O I D M S F M T V T Y E K S Q R O I U L U C R O K H U A H H Y C R E M Z J A W I T Q D C G K S Z P V K N P M R K C G P A U L D B H M K O B N O N Prayer List “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” -- James 5:16 ************************************************************ Remember, 7 days without prayer makes 1 weak! Write the secret words in the space below! This Morning’s Speaker: David Ferguson Sermon Title: The Sin of Partiality Sermon Highlights: Partiality identified. James 2:1. Partiality illustrated. James 2:2-4. Partiality corrected. James 2:5-7. Reading: James 2:1-4 This Evening’s Speaker: David Ferguson Sermon Title: The Royal Law September 13th and 14th Please help!! Sign up sheet on bulletin board. ON THE ROAD: Ron and Pat Whitney are in Branson, MO.

  4. Kids' Corner! This week’s memory verse: “For there is no partiality with God.” -- Romans 2:11 [NAS] Hey,kids!Drawapictureintheboxbelowbasedupontoday’ssermonand wewillpostitonthebulletinboard! The Sin of Partiality Help the lost find Jesus. ************************************************************ Remember Shults-Lewis: We are collecting school supplies of all types and cream of tomato soup and cream of any kind of soup. Fun Zone

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