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ACTIVITIES FOR JUNE:
Pleasant Acres Worship Service provided by Bridgeport is June 30th.
West Virginia Christian Youth Camp starts June 30th for Senior Week.
Today’s Announcements:
Welcome Brother Tim Gump! He will be providing our lessons today.
A meal is needed this week for the Wilmoths. If you can help, please sign the sheet on the back table.
There is a card on the back table to sign for Lois Jenkins. Her birthday is June 29th.
If you would like to send a card to Tammy Wise, her address is 19 Park Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554.
WVCYC 2024
Starting Soon!
To register or for more information, go to wvcyc.com/2024reg.
Senior Week - June 30 to July 5 (Ages 14-18)
Intermediate Week-July 7 to July 12 (Ages 11 -14)
Junior Week - July 14 to July 19 (Ages 7-11)
All Age Week - July 21 to July 26 (Ages 8- 18)
Singing Week - August 1 to August 6 (Ages 12-18)

Connect with Us:
Website to access zoom link
@bridgeport.coc
Bridgeport church
of Christ - Bridgeport, WV
Bridgeport Church of Christ

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

Bridgeport Church of Christ

June 23, 2024

Patience and Praise

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

David wrote Psalm 59 while he was holed up in a house and Saul’s men were waiting outside to get the opportunity to kill him. We can only imagine the tense situation and what all David was going through. He begins the Psalm with a plea to God: “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God.” He then mentions how they are workers of iniquity (v.3), lie in wait for Him (v.3), and growl like dogs (v.6).
But then David mentions two phrases that start the same, but reveal two different things that He did. In verse 9, He states, “O my Strength, I will watch for you” and then in verse 17 he proclaims “O my Strength, I will sing praises to you” (both renderings from the ESV). David knew that God had the power to deliver him and would at the right time. And until that moment came, David would be patient and use his time to praise God.
What a great example for us. We often find ourselves in situations where we would like to be delivered, but it is obvious that it will not come for some time. Following David’s example, we should trust in God and wait patiently for Him.

But also we should spend time in praising God. He is God, He is good, He knows what’s best for us, and He will do His work at the proper time. That’s what David did and he was delivered. That’s what Paul and Silas did while in prison waiting to be freed (Acts 16:23-26). And that’s what we should do. Rather than brooding or giving up on God, try a little more patience and praise.
Edd Sterchi Broadway church of Christ Campbellsville,

June Card Distributor: Cheryl Kelch
June Greeters: Cindy (23rd);
Karen (30th)
Baptismal Garments: Cheryl Kelch

Bible Class Locations
Adults– Main Auditorium
Young Adults (20s-30s)- Mark’s Office
Children & Teens– Downstairs
Cradle Roll– Downstairs

Summer Events 2024
July 13th: Baby Shower for Hannah Epler at the home of Terri Villain
July: Back to School Cookout August: Ladies’ Planning Meeting

Our Record:
Sunday Morning Assembly
89
Sunday Bible Class
55
Sunday Evening
23
Wednesday Bible Study
28
Contribution (Budget $4,000)
$3575

June Birthday / Anniversary List:
1- Allen & RuthEllen Wilmoth; 3-Cheyenne Harper, 6-Rodney Vilain and Debbie Anderson, 8-Austin Richmond and 8-Dale & Ramola Lee; 12-Gene Wright, 15-Barry & Cindy Buffington; 16-Phillip Seyler, 21-Natalie Seyler, 24-Susan Hartman, 25- Christopher & Caitlin Kolar; and 29-Lois Jenkins

Prayer Requests:

For Our Congregation:
Shut-in Members: Helen Potts, Ken Fortney, Yvonne Maxwell, Judy Gardner, and Becky Britton
Allen Wilmoth: Heart related issues.
Lois Jenkins: Having a difficult time.
Becky Britton: Health issues.
Alice (Leah Sleath’s Mother): Mobility issues.

For Our Family & Friends:

Tammy Wise: Still recovery at Mon General Hospital. Keep her and Mark in your prayers.
Teresa Kipp (Kathy Cross’s friend): Tumor is progressing & under going chemo and radiation.
Ernie Parson’s (Hannah Epler’s father): Traveled to Cleveland Clinic for biopsies.
Barbie McDonald (Mark’s friend): Biopsy for brain tumor.
Raymond and Debbie’s neighbor: Having difficulties.
Burlin Strange (Angie Collins’ Uncle): Critically ill with heart issues/heart transplant.
Jerida Floyd (Rex & Cheryl’s Brother-in-Law): Fighting cancer.
Koa Curry (Dennis and Kathy’s grandson): Home from the hospital.

If you have a prayer request or need to put something in the bulletin– Please email it to bgptchurchofchrist@yahoo.com or write it down and give it to Karen Seyler before Thursday.