December 31st, 2006 Leakey
church of Christ Weekly
Bulletin
MANY OF OUR “MODERN” AXIOMS ARE NOT MODERN. In fact, there are many clichés and “sayings” that
originate from the Bible. The axiom, “Your life is an open book” is nothing more than a rephrasing of
II Corinthians 3:2: “ You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men.” Truly no
axiom could be as thought-provoking in aiding each of us in self examination.
Upon contemplation of this metaphorical way to view self, one must consider what is read by others,
by oneself, and especially by God about our lives. For example:
Do others read of good things or evil?
Do others understand the purpose of your “book?”
Is your “book” a reflection of Christ?
Is Christ the Author of your “book?”
Would others view your book as fictitious, or real and genuine?
Is your “book” filled with lies, distortion, and slander, or with truth, honesty, and love?
What chapters of your “book” do you wish you could change or relive?
What will be said in the final chapter of your “book?”
Finally, is your story written in the Book of all books, the Book of Life? ( Rev.20:15)
Indeed, our life is like an open book, and often we are the only spiritual book this careless world will ever read.
Thus, may we endeavor to write in our books the story and life of Jesus.
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JANUARY Birthday’s
Marjorie Kellner…………………….. 1/2
Kristi Newton…………………………1/9
Addison
Scott………………………. 1/10
Andrew Smith……………………… 1/18
Susie Sollers………………………… 1/18
JANUARY Anniversaries
Mark & Beth Manglberger 1st
Joyce & Butch Weston 7th
Carl & Maple Holbrook 18
Preacher:
Announcements:
Doyle Brooks
Mark Manglberger
Richard Sollers
Song Leader:
Doyle Brooks
Weekly Events
In November:
Bible Study @7pm:
Suspended until the fall.
Lord’s Table:
Doyle Brooks
Bill Holbrook
Truman Holbrook
Mark Manglberger
Richard Sollers
Lord’s Table PM
Truman Holbrook
Mark Manglberger