One of the most important tools for a journey through unfamiliar territory is a good compass. Several years ago I got lost in the woods behind our home. A good compass was what I needed to find my way back to the road. 

Our world lacks a good moral compass. Our church group and regular Bible study is the compass we need to stay on the right path and the tool to find our way back to the path that leads us home.

Everyone needs to be involved in regular group Bible study. We have classes on Sunday mornings at 10:00 and Wednesday evenings at 6:30. As disciples we need to be continuing our education in the Lord’s way. I urge you to join us for our scheduled classes. The Lord will provide you with the compass to stay on the right path! God bless, Dave

                                                Identity!

“My name is James O’Kelly.  I was born in 1735 in Virginia and was a clergyman of the Methodist church.  I didn’t agree with the Methodist Itinerant System – which says the head Bishop held absolute power.  In 1792, Head Bishop Francis Ausbury and myself couldn’t agree on a preacher’s right to appeal a Bishop’s decision.  So that same year, I decided to withdraw from the Methodist church.   

I went on to establish the Republic Methodist Church, later known simply as the Christian Church.  

 We held 5 basic principles: Jesus Christ is the head of the church, the name ‘Christian’ is the only name we need, the scriptures are completely sufficient for faith and practice, Christian character is the only test of fellowship and finally, everyone must examine the scriptures for themselves.” 

Everyone is welcome to the Churches of Christ.  We exist to tear down walls, rather than put them up.  It is our job to unify believers in Christ.  Is it a job we’re doing well?  Should we be doing things differently?  What makes us different from other groups meeting in the name of Jesus?  Join us on Wednesday nights as Jesse Huff leads us through a series of lessons called, “Identity.”

                              *SERMON THIS WEEK*

                                     Becoming a Christian—Part 4
                                        Do We Need a Church?

This is the 4th lesson in our series of 5 on “Becoming a Christian.” We have determined from the Scriptures the following truths:

·         All have sinned and the penalty is spiritual separation (death) from God
·         Jesus is the Savior and the only One who can “save” us from sin
·         Salvation is the forgiveness of sin and the hope of eternal life with God
 

What happens when we are saved? Do we need a church? That is the topic of our 4th lesson. We have been asking questions on each topic and searching the Scriptures for the answers. Here is a list of the questions we will seek answers for this week.


1.     What does the Bible mean when referring to “church?”

2.     Is the church a building or a group of people?

3.     Who made the church?

4.     Who is the head of the church?

5.     Do I choose a church and how do I join?

6.     Do I have to belong to a church to be a Christian?

Calendar of Events!

Here are some of the dates to remember at the Escanaba church. If you have other dates of interest, please forward them to Sarah so we can include them in our calendar! 

WED 3-10           6:30 pm: NEW Bible Class begins! Identity

SUN  3-14         10:00 am: Revelation Study—Chapter 2 concluded
                       11:00 am: Do We Need a Church?
                              6:00 pm: Singing at Christian Parks

SUN  3-21         10:00 am: Revelation Study—Chapter 2
                       11:00 am: The Cost of Christianity

                An Eight-Week Marriage Seminar Designed to

                            Fine tune Good Marriages

                                 Strengthen Weak Marriages

                                            Heal Broken Marriages

A new class is now forming in Escanaba at the Church of Christ! We have the option of Tuesday evenings or Sunday afternoons. We hope to have enough couples to begin in late April. Sign up today or call 233-0065 for more information.

Daylight Saving Time Begins!

Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour this Saturday night at bedtime. A clever phrase to remember which way to set your clocks is Spring ahead—Fall back.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS!!! For a list of highlights from our last meeting on Sunday evening, February 21, 2010, click here ...  

Bring a Friend Sunday!

Sunday April 4th, starting at 9:00 am, there will be a Sunrise Singing and Devotional! A Fellowship Breakfast will be served at 10:00 am, an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 am, and Worship service will be at 11:00am! Make plans to join us! There are sign up sheets on the bulletin board for you to be apart of this big day! Bring a Friend Sunday Postcard Invitations are here also! These are for everyone to take with them, to send to their friends! 

SOS: Singing Night at Christian Park Nursing Homes!

Join us this Sunday evening, March 14th at 6:00 for singing. Everyone meets at the Center and then at 6:30 we go over to the Village.

Women's Monthly Fellowship & Bible Study!

Our next meeting will be Saturday April 3rd from 9:30 am-11:30 am in the home of Bonnie Grant! As we continue our study, of the Proverbs 31 woman, we will be focusing on verse 12, challenging ourselves to give and do good. Join us!    

Escanaba Church of Christ

5079 18th Road (Soo Hill Area) P.O Box 751 Escanaba, MI  49829

SUNDAY             10:00AM BIBLE CLASS
                        11:00AM WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY         6:30PM BIBLE CLASS

Minister:    Dave Grant     

                                                                                                                A This is our updated prayer list.  Please feel free to submit your prayers or update concerns online on the Contact Us page or by calling the church office at 906-233-0065.

PAPER TOWEL/TOILET PAPER TUBES   Lou Maniaci is still asking that you bring your cardboard paper towel and toilet tissue tubes.  She collects these for Lakestate Industries.  Thank you for your donations.

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD COLLECTIONS  We are still collecting food for some within the congregation and the Salvation Army.  The collection basket is located at the rear of the auditorium.

BULLETIN REQUESTS  Please have your news notes, prayer requests, and events submitted to Sarah by Wednesday evening each week, so it can be printed in the weekly bulletin.  Everyone is welcome to submit information.  Thank you!