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ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST:
August 27th: Rachel’s Baby Shower
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There will be a baby shower honoring Rachel West at the home of Karen Seyler today at 2:00pm.
Our church will be hosting a Back-to-School Picnic at noon on Saturday, September 16th at Compton Park. A food sign-up sheet will be located on the back bulletin board.
There will be a Teacher Training/ Work Day downstairs on Saturday, September 23rd at 2:00pm. See Megan Jones if you have any questions.

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Bridgeport church
of Christ - Bridgeport, WV
Bridgeport Church of Christ

Sermon Notes

Elders: Raymond Anderson, Don Riffle, & Wayne Hartman
Deacons: Gene Wright & Robbie Buffington
Minister: Mark Jones Phone: (304) 842-6738

Bridgeport Church of Christ

August 27th, 2023

Fight, Finish, Fulfill

Second Timothy 4:7 has often been referred to as Paul’s valedictory: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” It has also been observed that this statement had something for every group of people in the first century. The idea of fighting the fight appealed to the Roman mind. The concept of finishing the race would have been of interest to the Gentile (Greek) mind. And the thought of keeping the faith would have been attractive to the Hebrew mind. Indeed this verse had (and has) something for everybody – no matter what background or circumstances.
Have you an opponent? Is there something causing you problems? Something trying to ruin your life? Keep fighting against it. Don’t give up and let it win. If it knocks you down, get up and keep fighting. Fight the good fight. If you do so, you will be victorious.
Are you in a race? Do you have something you want to accomplish? Do you have goals to be reached? A purpose to achieve? Keep running toward the destination.

Times of Service
Sunday: Bible Study 9:30 am
Worship 10:30 am
Evening Worship 6pm
Wednesday: Bible Study 7 pm

The course may be difficult and long and you may get weary, but keep pressing on. Finish the race. If you do so, you will win.
Do you have circumstances beyond your control? Are you in a situation that breeds fear, doubt, or uncertainty? Does it sometimes seem hopeless? Don’t give in to negative emotions. Maintain a positive outlook. Live in love and hope. Keep the faith. If you do so, you will receive the promise of God.
Fight, finish, fulfill – that’s some good advice for all of us.
Edd Sterchi Broadway church of Christ Campbellsville, KY

August Card Distributor: needed
August Greeters: needed
Baptismal Garments: needed

Bible Classes & Current Topics of Study
Adults– Main Auditorium (S- Matthew/ W-Gospel Survey)
Young Adults (20s-30s)- Mark’s Office (Faith)
Children & Teens– Downstairs (1st Samuel)

Events for Bridgeport 2023– 2024
September 9th: Bluegrass and BBQ at WVCYC September 16th: Back to School Cookout at Compton Park
September 23rd: Teacher Training Day
September 24th: Pleasant Acres Service
September 29th: Edge of Town Pumpkin Patch/Hay ride for Youth & Families
October 1st: Dessert Fellowship
October 7th: Ladies’ Game/Snack Day at the Home of Lois Reed
October 15th-18th: Fall Gospel Meeting October 21st: Fall Camp at WVCYC
November 5th: Dessert Fellowship
November 18th: Ladies’ Ceramic Tree Painting Class @ Mountain Top
December 3rd: Dessert Fellowship December: Ladies’ December Coffee at the Home of Cindy Moore
December: Light Up Night on Main St.
December 17th: Pleasant Acres Service
January: One Day Lectureship
January: Ladies’ Lunch at Apple Annie’s
February 4th: Dessert Fellowship February: Ladies’ Mystery Dinner
March 3rd: Dessert Fellowship
March: TBD
April 7th: Dessert Fellowship April: Family Hike at Cooper’s Rock
May 5th: Dessert Fellowship
May: Friends and Family Day
May: Ladies’ Tea Party at the Home of Cheryl Kelch
June: VBS
June: FOP Ladies’ Breakfast
July: Back to School Cookout August: Ladies’ Planning Meeting

Our Record:
Sunday Morning Assembly
89
Sunday Bible Class
57
Sunday Evening
20
Wednesday Bible Study
25
Contribution (Budget $4,000)
$2,595

August Birthday / Anniversary List:
1-Helen Potts 6-Terri Vilain 8- Blair Kolar 10- Allison Eskew/ Gene & Joyce Wright (A) 12- Dale E Lee 18-Kaitlyn Vilain 25-Jonathan Hartman 25-Alan Shreves 28-Nathaniel Harper 31-Cindy Buffington

Prayer Requests

For Our Congregation:
Our Shut-in’s: Jackie Moore, Helen Potts, Brenda Fortney, Yvonne Maxwell, and Judy Garner
Howard Collins: Healing from hernia surgery
Hannah Epler: Healing from a broken tibia and fibula.
Our Expecting Mothers
Jerry & Yvonne Maxwell: Continued health concerns
Ed & Lois Jenkins: Continued health concerns
Gene Wright: Was given a good report with no growth of his cancer.
Megan Jones: Continued good report with her recent scans.
Evelyn Griffin: Doctor said no surgery is needed for her eyes, but continued trouble with vision.
Allen Wilmeth: Lip is healing up.
Lionel & Judy Garner

For Our Family & Friends:
Ernie Parsons (Hannah Epler’s Dad)
Roberta (Raymond’s Sister): Continued health problems.
Bobbie Gelpi (Rachel West’s Mom): Bypass surgery went well & is now recovering.
Becky Britton: Health concerns
The Youth & Teachers Going Back to School