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PastorsJohnny Davis . 307‐4232Dan Fuller . 478‐3755Joe Holland . 626‐2809*Jerry Hopkins . 434‐4188Phil Porter . 575‐4782Richard Watson. 307‐2608*Chairman for the Month of MarchEvangelistsDan Jenkins . 744‐4559David Sproule . 301‐2230Josh Blackmer . 319‐1418DeaconsMike Archer . 422‐2995David Brown. 972‐7608Novel Brown . 848‐6988Chuck Clark . 627‐4132Victor Colage . 719‐1490Lance Collier . 793‐2718Kirk Crews . 339‐9283Cam Cro s . 214‐3114Jim Davis . 248‐3310Mike Erickson . 310‐9916Tim Fry . 373‐9121Jeff Goodale . 261‐1188Rick Hall . 622‐5131Bob Higbee. 303‐386‐6405Bill Ingram, Jr. . 772‐341‐5463Gary Jenkins . 889‐3585Dick Kelley . 968‐1799Jeff Leslie . 744‐3444Paul Metzkes . 736‐9086Buzz Nelson . 627‐4890Nate Nelson . 801‐9456Jerry Pi man . 793‐2725Lawrence Richardson . 772‐336‐4989Shaun Tyson . 615‐513‐2045Ivan Villard . 422‐5041Kevin Weeks. 386‐4108Church OfficePhone . 561‐848‐1111Fax. 561‐848‐1198Website . www.pblcoc.orgE‐mail . office@pblcoc.orgVol. LVIIIMarch 3, 2019No. 9
Sunday, March 39:00 a.m. The Danger of Believing a Lie10:00 a.m. What Will You Do with Jesus?11:45 a.m.Potluck Dinner-on-the-Grounds (All Family Groups have setup & cleanup.)12:45 p.m.The Truth About Why Men Are LostMonday, March 4Lunch & Lesson: Walking with Jesus: Being a Disciple of Jesus6:00 p.m.Potluck Dinner (All invited.7:00 p.m.The Wonderful Grace of JesusFamily Groups 1-2 have setup & cleanup.)Tuesday, March 5Lunch & Lesson: Walking with Jesus: Imitating Jesus6:00 p.m.Potluck Dinner (All invited.7:00 p.m.Understanding God’s Truth on BaptismFamily Groups 3-4 have setup & cleanup.)Wednesday, March 6Lunch & Lesson: Walking with Jesus: Treating People Like Jesus6:00 p.m.Potluck Dinner (All invited.7:00 p.m.Overcoming Any and Every ExcuseAll Family Groups have setup & cleanup.)David Lipe has been preaching the gospel since 1967. He taught atFreed‐Hardeman University and Southeast Ins tute of Biblical Studies forover 25 years. He speaks frequently in congrega ons around thebrotherhood and has authored or edited nearly 40 books. He currentlypreaches for the Cherry Creek church of Christ in Sparta, Tennessee.David and his wife, Linda, have three daughters and five grandchildren.2
Pray for These PBL MembersAdrienne Banksupcoming medical testsLong‐Term Health IssuesPat Brownundergoing medical testsLillian Bankstondialysis treatmentsChuck Clarkundergoing treatments for prostate cancerJoe Hollandchronic health issuesCora Lee DennisKindred Hospital for long‐term care, dialysis treatmentsCharles Nortondialysis treatmentsCharles Fifieldmoved to the nursing home at the VA Medical CenterPatricia Ventressdialysis treatmentsPatricia Hackshawrecovering at home from hospitaliza onOphelia Holmesrecovering from surgery and undergoing treatmentsJanice Osborneunfavorable biopsy results, awai ng treatment op onsMillie AmesLore a HoladayLorena Pi manrecovering from cataract surgeryHa e DanielsDaniel JohnsonDorothy Savagedealing with mul ple health issuesSandra DanielsDon & Be y Ma erWillie Smithrecovering from dental surgeryJosie DawsonDeidra MileyYolanda Stewartrecovering from surgeryCora Lee DennisHarriet MorrisAnnie FaisonGodfrey PraJackie Stoutundergoing medical testsMargie HardinLeigh PuckeLinda Studerundergoing chemo treatmentsJanet HickersonRicky SmedleyPatricia Ventresss ll having tests on her throatPray for Our Shut‐InsMarie Thorpe, upon the passing of herbrother, William Irby, in Cincinna .Pray for These Rela ves of PBL MembersRussell BeliechStephen Beliech’s brother, recovering from pneumoniaDavid FindleyMaria Hackshaw’s father, radia ons treatments for cancerCharles GriffenMary Porter’s father, s ll not doing wellCandy HudsonKane Campbell’s sister, ICU, recovering from heart a ackSally IsomChuck Reeves, Sr.’s sister, under Hospice Care in Palm BayDarrin McCreeryPat Harrington’s son, prostate cancer surgery on Mar. 25Edna SeamesGary Seames’ mother, recovering from knee replacementWillie Smith, Sr.Willie Smith’s father, recovering from surgeriesSandy SwartzKaren Friesner’s sister, recovering from open heart surg.Oliver Symone eGorgeous Morgan’s father, undergoing tes ng on heartCarol WineingerCherylann Wineinger’s mother, now at home3
Two Truths Simply StatedBy Dan JenkinsThere may be some things in theBible which are difficult to understand, butthere are others which are so simply statedbut o en are easily overlooked. Two of thesetruths are that Jesus established the churchand that He never wanted it to be changed.on man, read the words of the apostle Paul. “I marvel that youare turning away so soon from Him who called you in the graceof Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but thereare some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel ofChrist” (Gal. 1:6‐7). The truth was so firmly bound on mankindthat to change it is described as a perversion.Read Ma hew 16:18 and no ceThen, read the next verse to see that the gospel couldhow easy it is to understand the promise Jesus made beforenot be changed. “But even if we, or an angel from heaven,He died about what was about to happen. “I willpreach any other gospel to you than what we havebuild My church.” Even a child can grasp these What would hap‐ preached to you, let him be accursed.” Do you seewords. Con nue to read the Bible, and you will see pen if all believ‐ how easily these words show that the Lord neverexactly what happened. Just days a er He ascendedgave any man, including the apostle Paul, or any an‐into heaven that church became a reality, and men ers returned to gel from heaven to change the truth that was re‐were added to it (Acts 2:38‐47). We must never over‐ the truths given vealed?look this truth so plainly stated.Yet, it is so easy to overlook these twoby Jesus?Read the words in Ma hew 16 which followHis promise to build the church. He said to Peter, “Whateveryou bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever youloose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Two chapters later,He expanded this right to reveal God’s message bound upon allmen to include others (Ma . 18:18). For the church to exist,there was a new testament which was about to be revealed,but when that truth was bound on this earth it was bound inheaven. We must not overlook this truth so simply stated.To see how firmly this new way of living was bindingtruths. God first gave that Old Testament to the Jewsand only God Himself could change it (Deut. 4:2; 12:32). WhenJesus gave us the New Testament, He gave this same mes‐sage—do not change it. How tragic it is that since Jesus le theearth men have changed the church and changed the truthbound on us in so many ways.What would happen if all those who believed in Jesusdecided to return to the simple truth given by Jesus and theapostles? What would the church look like if we establishedthat first‐century church in our day? Think about it!What Do I Need to Know About Baptism?Bap sm is one of those topics thatproperly bap zed, God (the Originator of bap sm) specifiedseems like it should be simple, but there arecertain steps that one must take. Before one can be bap zed,so many different ideas regarding it and sohe must be taught the gospel (Mark 16:15‐16), he must believemany different prac ces of it that one canthe gospel (Acts 8:12), he must be convicted of his sins andeasily get confused trying to figure out whatrepent of them (Acts 2:37‐38), he must confess his faith in Je‐he actually needs to know. Is there a way tosus (Acts 8:36‐38), he must arise of his own free will and beBy David Sproulesimplify this topic? Is there a way to stripprepared for the commitment that bap sm requires (Actsaway all of the confusion and get down to the basics of what a22:16; Rom. 6:3‐4). If one does not meet all of these prerequi‐person needs to know? There most certainly is! Andsites, then he cannot be Scripturally bap zed.it is as simple as just picking up the Bible and le ng Is there a way toBap sm is defined by God. The Bible s pu‐it do the teaching itself. What does it say?lates that bap sm is by (and only by) immersion. Thestrip away all ofBap sm is God’s idea, not man’s. It is im‐descrip on is always of one going down into andthe confusion then up out of the water (Ma . 3:16; Acts 8:38‐39).portant to know that man did not come up with theprac ce or the doctrine of bap sm. God did! This is and get down to Bap sm is referred to as being “buried” and thennot an “inven on” of man, therefore, man has no“raised” (Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12). The word itself meansthe basics?right to regulate it (or confuse it). Everything that I“to immerse.” We need to let God define it.need to know about bap sm (and everything that has any au‐Bap sm is given purpose by God. If we strictly limitthority regarding the subject) is found in the New Testament.ourselves to what God says about bap sm (and not man), thenBap sm is a command of God. Jesus commanded“bap zing” as the means by which to “make disciples” (Ma .28:19), which is why the apostles “commanded” individuals “tobe bap zed in the name of the Lord” (Acts 10:48). This is notop onal. It is required in order to be obedient to God, thus itmust not be minimized or altered by man.Bap sm involves prerequisites of God. Prior to being4we find that He clearly iden fies bap sm as essen al in orderto be “saved” (Mark 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21), to obtain “the remis‐sion of sins” (Acts 2:38), to “wash away sins” (Acts 22:16), toget “into Christ” (Gal. 3:27) and to “enter the kingdom ofGod” (John 3:3‐5). Man has no right to repurpose bap sm!Bap sm is not a confusing topic. God has made itpre y simple to understand! The Bible gives it to us plain!
Worshipped God, Leaning Upon His StaffThere are bits of informa on in thewould be devo on. When others might have a reason to restBible that leave us wondering, “Why arefrom the labor of worshipping their God, you couldn’t keepthese here?” Random acts like when JohnJacob from doing it. While faith is not relegated to those ofwrote that Jesus “was si ng thus on theage, it is o en in those years that we see the greatest exam‐well” when talking with the Samaritan wom‐ples of faith, devo on and mature love for God. Our aisles andan (4:6). Other strange bits of informa onpews are do ed with wheelchairs, walkers, canes, oxygenBy Josh Blackmerare found in the genealogies, especially intanks and other implements of assistance. Each one a testa‐the early ones of Cain, Adam and Noah (Gen. 4:17‐26; 10:1ff).ment to the devo on of that individual. While we may lie inDid you know Tubal‐cain was the “forger of all imple‐bed wondering if we feel like going to worship, otherments of bronze and iron” (Gen. 4:22)? While theseolder soldiers of the faith have risen hours ahead ofA seeminglyare interes ng facts to know and may raise moreus to start the process of readying themselves. Everyques ons than answers, there is another random random act that movement of the painful joints, every arthri c step isfact I would like us to consider.a triumph over the fleshly tabernacle in which eachheralds a life of soul is housed—another example of bringing the“By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessedbody into subjec on to the holy will of the soul thatdevo on.each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaningseeks a er God (1 Cor. 9:27). This is the soul thaton the top of his staff” (Heb. 11:21). This par cularsays, “No ma er the circumstances I will go up thepiece of informa on, seemingly insignificant, points to thehouseofthe Lord. I will assemble with the saints. I will be inprac ce of faith. It is possible that Jacob used a staff for muchthepresenceof the Lord.”of his life a er wrestling with the angel. The Bible says that he“was limping on his thigh” (Gen. 32:31). Why was this men‐oned in Hebrews eleven, the chapter of faith? A man, nearthe end of his life, blessed his sons and worshipped God de‐spite the circumstances.If I were to think of a word that accompanied the im‐age of an old man worshipping God and leaning on his staff, itJacob and others like him teach us that worshippingGod is more important than our health, our familial responsi‐bili es, or any other thing. PSA: If you are contagious, thenplease consider yourself unclean and stay home. However, ifyou can possibly come to worship, for those that are lookingand our God, you stand as testaments of great faith. What aseemingly random act that heralds a life of devo on.Articles Published in PBL Family News Emails Last WeekThey have le “their senses”Have you listened to or read any news reports lately and hadthe thought, “They’ve le their senses!”? Have you heardsomeone on the TV or radio talk about the Bible and had thethought, “They’ve le their senses!”? The Bible says that isexactly what has happened!Paul warned his friend, Timothy, about thosewho “spread” a false message, “strayed con‐cerning the truth” and “resist the truth” (2 Tim.2:17, 18; 3:8). In this context, he calls uponservants of the Lord to humbly correct “thosewho are in opposi on that they may know thetruth, and that they may come to their sensesand escape the snare of the devil” (2:25‐26). God says thatthose who stray from and resist His truth (on any ma er) havele “their senses” and need to come back. Think about that!They no longer have “their senses.”Our responsibility is to unashamedly stand for truth and helpthose who are in error to see the senselessness of their rejec‐on of truth and to “come to their senses.” Hard? Yes! Butessen al! – DSKeeping score sets you up to fail!Two words that should never go together are “nobody ever.”Both words are superla ves, sta ng absolute extremes. Hasjust one person ever done this? “No! Nobody!” Maybe it happened just once? “No! Not ever!” Star ng a sentence with“Nobody ever” may intend to draw a strong conclusion, but itactually creates doubt and draws the conclusion into ques on.Some have been known to say, “Nobody evercalls to check on me.” Or, “Nobody ever sendsme a card.” Or, “Nobody ever speaks to me atchurch.” Or, “Nobody ever comes by to visitme.” Or, “Nobody ever shows any concern forme.” Each of these claims is suspicious, just bynature of star ng them with the absolute extreme of “Nobodyever.”But, may I suggest a solu on? Rather than “keeping score” onwhat others do (or don’t do) for you, what if you turned yourthinking around? Who can you call to check on? Who can yousend a card to? Who can you go by to visit? Truly, it is moreblessed to give than to receive! – DS5
Sunday‐Wednesday, March 3‐6 Gospel Mee ng at Palm Beach Lakes. David Lipe willbe speaking on “The Truth Shall Set You Free.”Sunday, March 3Renova/North Lake Nursing Home Visit at 2:30 p.m. Friday‐Saturday, March 8‐9 Men’s Retreat at CFBC. Cost is 40 per person. Thisyear’s theme is “Discussions of the Heart.” See the bul‐le n board for more details.Friday‐Sunday, March 8‐10Scrap the Weekend at CFBC. Cost is 90 for the en reweekend. See the bulle n board for more details. Saturday, March 9PBL Ladies’ Prayer Mee ng at 1:00 p.m. in the FamilyRoom. All ladies are welcome. See Maria Hackshaw formore details. Sunday, March 10Daylight Saving Time Begins. Don’t forget to set yourclocks ahead one hour.Sunday, March 10 (cont.) Mount Dora Coin Cans & Supply Lists will be availablein the Lobby. Pick up a can to fill with change forMount Dora and a supply list to buy items. Please re‐turn cans and items by Sunday, May 5. Single Ladies’ Luncheon a er morning worship. SeeJoan Holloway for details. Shepherds Praying at 5:30 p.m. in Adult 3. All membersare invited to come and pray with them. Youth & Family Singing a er evening worship in theFamily Room. Every member is invited to stay and singfor about 35 minutes.Monday, March 11Monday Night Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in the FamilyRoom. Tuesday, March 12Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. in the Fam‐ily Room. Sunday, March 17EDP Bible Study & Fellowship at 4:30 p.m. in the FamilyRoom. Saturday, March 9 Jr. High & Young Adult Bike Riding at 10:00 a.m. Meetat the Palm Beach Bicycle Trail Shop, where bike rentalsare available. Bring a picnic lunch.Saturday, March 9 Jr. High & Young Adult Bike Riding at 10:00 a.m. Meetat the Palm Beach Bicycle Trail Shop, where bike rentalsare available. Bring a picnic lunch. See Ivan Villard formore details.Tuesday, March 12Young Adult Ladies’ Prayer Night at 6:30 p.m. at thehome of Casey Bound. Bring your own dinner or eatbefore you come. Dessert will be provided. Friday, March 15Sr. High & Young Adult Ladies’ Hangout at 7:30 p.m. atthe home of Rachel Fuller. Bring snacks, drinks andyour Bible. See Rachel, Julie or Bri any for details. Saturday, March 16Young Adult Cookout for Kids from 8:30 a.m. un l 5:30p.m. Volunteers are needed to help run the event forChris an Homes for Children. Saturday, March 23Sr. High & YA Guys’ Hangout at 7:00 p.m. 6Sunday, March 10Youth & Family Singing a er evening worship in theFamily Room. Every member is invited to stay and singfor about 35 minutes. Friday, March 15Sr. High & Young Adult Ladies’ Hangout at 7:30 p.m. atthe home of Rachel Fuller. Bring snacks, drinks andyour Bible. See Rachel, Julie or Bri any for details. Saturday, March 23Sr. High & YA Guys’ Hangout at 7:00 p.m. at the homeof Cam & Hollie Cro s. Bring snacks, drinks and yourBible. See Josh Blackmer for more details.
“.always abounding in the work of the Lord ” (1 Cor. 15:58)Sunday,February 24LOCAL VISITORS: Ms. Alice Bassal, Elie & Joshua, Delray Beach;Ms. Donna Bleau; Miss Caila Buonadonna; Mr. Jean Charles; Mr.& Mrs. Jean & Rose Charles; Mr. & Mrs. Terry & Regina Crews;Mrs. Bruni Gonzalez; Mrs. Maxine Griggs; Miss Alexandria Har‐mon; Mr. Robert Lerro; Mr. Tom Masciarelli; Ms. Sheree Peter‐son; Mrs. Jean Pieros; Ms. Lizzie Rozier; Mr. Ricky Smith; andMr. Ben Tate.We are deeply grateful for the kindness and compas‐sion you have shown to us throughout my mother’s illness andpassing. We have appreciated the flowers, visits, food, anddona ons made in my mother’s honor.OUT OF TOWN VISITORS: Mrs. Yvonne Clark, Cha anooga, TN;Miss LaDon Cruz; Mrs. Kathy Dean, Elberton, GA; Mrs. BreeHamsher, Lehigh Acres, FL; Mrs. Tarsha Jacobs, Orlando, FL; Mr.Sco Kelly, Jacob & Colton, Tamarac, FL; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas &Patricia Kos, Pi sburgh, PA; Mr. Brad Lewis, Columbia, TN; Ms.Linda McNeese, Woodbury, TN; Ms. Maxine Monroe, Eus s, FL ;Mr. Raymond Pedigo, Woodbury, TN; Mr. & Mrs. Tony Pringle,Success, AR; Mrs. Katherine Thomason, Marianna, FL; Ms.Tanesha Wellesley, Kingston, Jamaica; and Mrs. DarleneWheeler, Rockport, TX.Yvonne Clark for the Jo Ann Rogers’ family********Thanks be to God to all of you for your prayers, phonecalls, and cards while I was having my surgery.Much love,Ophelia HolmesSunday (March 3rd)John PatrickAngela WalkerThursday (March 7th)Jus n MaloneyBob SwayneMonday (March 4th)Glen DawsonFriday (March 8th)Henry BassBereather WilliamsTuesday (March 5th)John HoelzerTina Wagner no longer has a home phone, but is us‐ing her cell phone: 313‐6116.Saturday (March 9th)Bonnie QuigleyWednesday (March 6th)Susie CoxLinda StuderThose to ServeIf you cannot
Mar 03, 2019 · Charles Fifield moved to the nursing home at the VA Medical Center . Bapsm involves prerequisites of God. Prior to being properly bap zed, God (the Originator of bapsm) specified certain steps that one must take. Before on
