Author: Laura

Volume 55 - Issue 23 - June 4, 2023

Camden Avenue Church of Christ
2900 Camden Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-428-0504
Sunday AM Worship…………...9:30 Sunday PM Worship…………...6:00pm
Sunday Bible Class…………...10:45 Wednesday Bible Study……...7:00pm
“Where you are always welcome!”

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work
of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

Summer Quarter Bible Classes
Room	Class	Teachers
152	Cradle Roll	Sunday: Becky Inman / Wednesday: Calle Shepherd
153	2 Year Olds	Sunday: Sarah Inman / Wednesday: Amanda Cochran
154	3 Year Olds	Sunday: Raeanne Wells / Wednesday: Aidan Klingler & Michaela Miller
150	Pre-K & / Kindergarten	Sunday: Kayla Inman, Laura Carpenter / Wednesday: Jennifer Thomas, Sarah Currey
208	1st & 2nd	Sunday: Rosemary Merrill, Robin Anthony / Wednesday: Pam Bayer, Connie Hickman
207	3rd Grade	Sunday: Stephanie Halstead / Wednesday: Brandi Hescht
206	4th-5th Grades	Sunday: Jeff & Julie Taberner / Wednesday: Cody Hoover
257-258	Middle School	Sunday: Ron Riddle & Ken Barnes / Wednesday: (combine with High School)
250-251	High School	Sunday: Mike Bayer / Wednesday: Kyle, Kevin, & Kody Inman
Auditorium	Adult	Sunday: Todd Kirk / Wednesday: Doug Wells
109	Adult	Sunday: Rick Stanley
112	Adult Bible Bowl	Sunday: Bill Mills

Elders:
Jim Galloway
304-481-5189
Clayton Huber
304-669-3357
Todd Kirk
304-991-4797
Paul Saunders
304-488-9457
Ministers:
DJ Curry
304-972-7328
ToLiveIsChrist89@
Gmail.com
Doug Wells
330-231-8097
preacher_doug
@outlook.com
Family Counselor:
Rick Stanley
304-210-2367
Secretary:
Brandi Hescht
C: 304-488-7696
brandihescht
@gmail.com
Office:
P: 304-428-0504
F: 304-428-0505
Email:
office@cacoc.net
www.cacoc.net
Bible Call
304-420-2416 Recorded information on many Bible subjects

To Keep in Prayer

Church Family in Need of Prayers

Linda Camp
Harvey Caplinger
Mary Caplinger
Carl Curtiss
Charlotte Deem
Paula Franklin
Sandy Graham
Steve Gray
Carolyn Henry
Jon Hescht
Nita Faye Leech Gwen Lucas
Earl McConnell
Linda Moncrief
Debby Nesselroad
Mary Nesselroad
Ray Peters
Bill Porter
Summer Rich
Peggy Riddle
Cotton Sayre
Elizabeth
Scarbrough
Eloise Smith
Dorothy Stevens
Joyce Wright
Martha Whited

Shut-ins
Bob Armstrong
Naomi Carr
Keith Cowdery
Patty Dawson
Jim & Sallie Hinzman
Jo Langler
Merilee Morgan
Ed & Lois Porter
Van Putnam
Jenny Reynolds
John Rockhold
Bonnie Sams
Theresa Steed
Sue Vancamp
Patty Workman
Cedar Grove
Janet Looney
Helen May (Verna Huber’s mother)
Jean Huber (Clayton Huber’s mother)
Colonial House
Lucille Hardman
Genesis
Ray Sams
Ohio Valley Healthcare
Rosie Knox
Gloria Morris
Kathy Simmons (s,
Ray & Carol Peters)
Love & Care
Susan Haid
Mildred Gault
The Willows
Doris Newberry
Deloris Boyce (Jo Langler’s bf’s mom)
Wyngate
Rosellen Allen (Carol Vincent’s sis-in-law)

Request for Friends and Family

Morgan Amos (friend of the Wades)
Ryan (Hesselrode) Bertka & baby
Jeff Bigler (Becky Inman’s father)
Leo Blair (Robin Anthony’s brother)
Kelly Boyce (Jo Langler’s boyfriend)
Howard Buskirk (Jo Langler’s friend)
Lynn Casemon (Glenn Snider’s uncle)
Roy Clark
John & Jerry Davis’s dad (Randy White)
Megan Bailey Daugherty
Brian Decker (coworker, Ken Barnes)
Betty Dunn (Ryan Highman’s g-g.ma)
Daniel Epler (David Epler’s Son)
Jeff Fitcher (Ron Holleron’s son-in-law)
Kim Fought (Jo Goldsmith’s brother)
Scott Gordon
Paul Guinn (Robin Anthony’s bro.-in-law)
Charles (Bill) Haid
Peggy Hall
Mike Hill (Mike and Pam Bayer’s friend)
Mike Inman (bro; Paul, Stan, & Sonya)
Joe Johnson (Scott Johnson’s dad)
Adam Johnston
Greg Kirkbride (Paul Saunders’s friend)
Allison Kirkland (Gwen Johnson’s friend)
Paisley Lemley (d. friend, Tabetha Rich)
Mike Lucas
Jane McGrew (Cindy Huxley’s niece)
June Miller (Addie Miller’s sister)
Glen & Karen Morrell (Linda Moncrief)
Dave Nicholson (friend of Hofmanns)
Patty Nolan (Paul Saunders’s cousin)
Michael Parsons (Billie Coe’s friend)
Kathy Plant
Dick Rhodes (Carolyn Henry’s brother)
Dave Rice (Ralph Fox’s friend)
Korbin Schaner (Eplers’ g-grandson)
Greg Smith (Keith & Eloise Smith’s son)
Elsie Smith (Hubers’ granddaughter)
Ronnie Smith (Keith Smith’s brother)
Hazel Terry (family of Eloise Smith)
Mandy Townsend (Mary Daniel’s g-dau)
Chad Treadway
Charlie Tucker (Keith Smith’s nephew)
Eilene Weekley (Shane Weekley’s mom)
Joe Wilson (husband, Sharon Wilson)

Updates to the Prayer List
Nita Faye Leech (Debi Inman’s mother) is now home from the hospital.
Chad Treadway is doing better but would love the added prayers on his behalf. As well as prayers for his family.
Joe Johnson (Scott Johnson’s father) had a permanent catheter placed. He is doing better mentally, but there’s still a long way to go.

Announcements

Visitors — We are so glad that you are here today! Please fill out an attendance card from the pew in front of you and pass it to the center aisles.
Bible Class Summer Quarter — Today begins our summer quarter of Bible Classes. A list of classes and teachers is on the front page of the bulleting as well as on the education bulletin board.
Summer Series — Our Summer Series will begin this Wednesday, June 7. Harry Ogletree from Sixth & Washington church of Christ will be speaking on "Teachings On Prayer.”
Fellowship Meal — Next Sunday. June 11. Care Group 3 will be hosting.
Men’s Meeting — Sunday, June 25. This has been moved from the usual third Sunday to allow everyone to celebrate Father’s Day.
Potter’s Commodities Drive — We will be collecting the following pantry items for Potter’s Children’s Home: vanilla pudding mix, grape Kool-Aid mix, blueberry muffin mix, frosted mini wheats, and wheat thins. Please bring items to the building and leave them in the foyer before June 25.
OVCYC Camp Workers Needed — OVCYC is in need of male counselors for Junior Week July 9-14. If you can help, please see Doug Wells.
King’s Island Trip — We will be going to King’s Island on Monday, July 24. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for those interested in going. See Doug Wells for details or questions.
VBS — Saturday, July 29. If you would be willing to help with this year’s VBS, please fill out a VBS Participation Sheet (found in the front foyer) and return it to Cody Hoover or the office.

Congratulations!
to all those who read 1 Thessalonians during May.
June’s book will be 2 Thessalonians. Happy Reading!

John Bonar
Debbie Bonar
Naomi Carr
Delmas Carr
DJ Curry
Cole Curry
Connor Curry
Angie Curry
Bill Davis
Charlene Donahue
David Epler
Christine Epler
Charlotte Galloway
Sonya Hescht
Sherry Hoover
Bill Hoover
Jim Hughes
Sandy Hughes
Leon Hupp
Judy Hupp
Cindy Huxley
Bill Mills
Kay Mills
Addie Miller
John Rockhold
Paul Saunders
Keith Smith
Eloise Smith
Jim Stoops
Steve Taylor
Mike Wade

Deacons:
Ken Barnes
Membership
Kevin Cochran
Youth: Teens
Marion Goldsmith
Transportation
& Grounds
Doug Hershman
Financial
Jon Hescht
Technology
Ryan Highman
Building
Maintenance
Chris Hofmann
Building
Maintenance
Cody Hoover
Education
Rob Hoover
Health &
Safety /Security
Kevin Inman
Youth:
Lads to Leaders
Kyle Inman
Youth: K-5
Jeff Taberner
Benevolence

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coC Live

Doug’s Discussion

Happiest Being You
Placed before us is the work that God has arranged for us to have an opportunity to do. We are uniquely made by God and placed in the time and place we live (see Acts 17:26) so that we would have these opportunities. Even though some might view this as constricting I believe what God has provided is a beautiful thing! We have a great adventure of discovering who God has made us to be and what He has in store for us in this life. I believe if we live in the lane placed before us, we will thrive and be a great blessing to others. OR . . . we can look at what has not been given to us, be bitter that it is not ours, feel entitled to it, and strive for something that was really meant for someone else.
King Uzziah of Judah was a good king – mostly. He was given so much by God; a well-defended land, a successful army, and he was the king! What more could you want? Well, to be a priest too apparently. In Israel, the king had a role and the priest had a role, and it was not the same role. A humble person can understand that . . . but when Uzziah gained a lot of success he lost his humility. “But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense” (2 Chronicles 26:16). But – that wasn’t his role. The priests follow him in to try and talk him down, to no success. That is until the king breaks out with leprosy. After that Uzziah is glad to leave.
Don’t let pride lead you to reach out for something that’s not yours. What you have is wonderful! Delight in your blessings. Delight in your ministry. Delight in the role given to you by the Maker. After all, you have been uniquely created for it. No one else can do what you were designed to do as well as you can, and you cannot do what anyone else was designed to do as well as they can. So why try? It will only lead to disaster. Let’s all stop pining over what’s on the other side of the fence. Instead, let’s focus on being excellent at being who God made us to be. We won’t be excellent trying to be anybody else.

Curry Connection

Are There More Important Issues?
Would you agree that some serious issues in one’s life can be ignored under the guise that they are not that important? Just like a slight illness left unchecked can prove fatal, so can ignoring what we would label a small sin. Are there small sins? “For the wages of sin is death…” (Rom. 6:23 NKJV). Sin is never painted in the Bible as no big deal; it always requires repentance. The above Scripture speaks of the consequence of sin left unchecked – death. However, there is such a thing as a sin not leading to death. “All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not leading to death” (1 John 5:17). What is this sin not leading to death? The sin of which we have repented is no longer on our charge because our Savior washed it away with His own blood (Rev. 1:5). This is also what Paul continues to teach in our first Scripture. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom 6:23). The wage of sin is death, but, thanks to our repentance, through the power of Jesus, we can obtain the gift of eternal life. There is no such thing as a small sin. Sin is either forgiven (not leading to death) or unforgiven (leading to death). Do not let your “small issues” become big ones. “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:5). “Repent and be baptized…” (Acts 2:38) was the answer given when asked what we should do. Do not let another moment pass without being saved by our Lord today!

Sermon Notes

A Heart of Repentance
Scripture Reading Psalm 51:16-17
For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering.
The sacrifices of God are a ___________ spirit, A ___________ and a contrite _____________ —
These, O God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:16–17 (NKJV)
I have been crucified with _________; it is no longer _____ who live, but __________ lives in me;
and the life which I now live in the flesh I __________ by _________ in the ________ of God,
who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 NKJV
I. The first gift she gave Him was her tears.
II. The second gift she gave Him was her hair.
III. The third gift she gave Him was her lips.
IV. The fourth gift she gave Him was her identity.
Within Luke 7:36-39, DJ identified four gifts given to the Lord. What could they represent?
1. _Tears = Sorrows_____ 2. _________________ 3. __________________ 4. ________________
Did the woman, during her display of repentance, appear to be acting as one with a broken and contrite heart?
What about her behavior made you think she had a broken and contrite heart?
Should this be our attitude toward our sins against God?
What is it that we must do to have our sins forgiven? Write the correct Bible verse next to the appropriate step:
Hear
Believe
Repent
Confess Faith in Jesus Christ
Be Baptized
Remain Faithful
PM Sermon: Love Lasts
1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Minute of Meditation Heard on FM 96.9

Redirecting Missiles
I hear stopping missiles is important, and I believe God can do it. After all, that’s basically what he did in the Bible in the case of Saul. Saul was attempting to crater churches wherever he went. He had just launched again, aimed this time at Damascus. The Christians there were hiding in shelters somewhere, bracing for the coming destruction. But before Saul can land Acts 9:3-4 tells us that a light from heaven dropped him right to the ground.
Modern warfare puts a lot of effort into doing what God did so easily. But what God did was a step above. It wasn’t JUST that the missile was intercepted. God REPURPOSED it and sent it back toward the original target. Starting at Acts 9:19 the story goes: “Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God.” The enemies of Jesus are blindsided, their arguments destroyed by God’s new instrument of spiritual war.
I think the lesson is this: don’t fight with God. He can send your weapons right back at you.
I am Doug Wells with a minute of meditation from the Camden Avenue Church of Christ, where you are always welcome.

Thank You

Thank you for all the get well cards I received. They were so nice!
-Barbara Cramlet
Thank you for all the cards and encouragement.
In Christian Love,
Mariella Barnes
Thank you to our Camden Ave. family for all the Anniversary wishes for our 50th! We received many cards , texts, calls, and Facebook messages. We feel so Loved and Blessed!
-Naomi and Delmas Carr
I am eternally grateful for your prayers as healing continues. What a blessing to be part of this wonderful church family filled with such love and concern. My heartfelt THANKS to each of you!
-Peggy Riddle

Camden Avenue Summer Sermon Series 2023
“I Wish I Knew the Bible Said . . .”
June 7: Harry Ogletree (Sixth and Washington) – “Teachings on Prayer”
June 14: Marvin Greene (Hopewell) – “How to Gain Wisdom”
June 21: Carlos Molina (Dewey Avenue) – “That My Parents Had Good Advice After All”
June 28: Roger Rush (Sixth and Washington) – “That God Loves Me Even When I Fail”
July 5: Austin Woodfin (Pennsville) – “We Have to be Grounded in the Truth”
July 12: Ed Melott (Lubeck) – “Some Great Financial Advice”
July 19: Nathan Greene (Barlow-Vincent) – “The Holy Spirit is Alive and Active”
July 26: Elvis Galbreath (Sunrise) – “Teaching about Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage”
August 2: Randy Baker (Hopewell) – “That There’s Security in Christ”
August 9: Mark Tonkery (Norval Park) – “That Life is Really Really Short”
August 16: Doug Kashorek (Thirty-Sixth Street) – “That Heaven is Real”
August 23: Colin Morrison (Beallsville) –
“That All Things Work Together for Good for Those Who Love God”
August 30: Jay D. Smith (Rockport) – “That Teaching Others is Not Just a Nice Thing”

Upcoming Events

For more information, see the bulletin boards in the front and back of the auditorium.

June
4-6 17th Annual Lectureship
Tri-Cities School of Preaching
Theme: “The Heart”
11 Fellowship Meal - following Bible class
hosted by care group 3
24 Caring & Sharing Luncheon — 12:00
Pine Grove church of Christ
25 Men’s Meeting - 4:00
multipurpose room
July
24 King’s Island Trip
Sign-up sheet in foyer
29 Camden Avenue VBS
Participation sheets available in the foyer for those interested in helping.
26 Connect Conference
-29 “Go Make Disciples”
Crieve Hall church of Christ
Nashville, TN

Youth News

VBS
June VBS - Hero Hotline — 5:45-6:00
5-7 Grand Central church of Christ
June VBS — Jesus the Great Physician
4-8 Little Hocking church of Christ
Sun 9:00, 5:00; Mon-Thrs 6:30-8:30
July Camden Avenue VBS
29 Participation sheets available in the foyer for those interested in helping.
Other Events
June Youth Night — 6:00-8:00
5 New Concord church of Christ
July King’s Island Trip
7-24 Sign-up sheet in foyer

Camp Concern
July 7-9
College Age Retreat
July 9-15
Senior Week
July 16-22
Secondary Week
July 23-29
Junior Week
Ohio Valley Youth Camp
June 18-23
Senior Week
June 25-30
Intermediate Week
July 9-14
Junior Week
Surprise Valley Youth Camp
June 18-24
Junior Week
June 25-July 1
All-Ages Week
July 9-15
Senior Week
July 16-22
All-Ages Week
WV Christian Youth Camp
July 2-7
Senior Week
July 9-14
Intermediate Week
July 16-21
Junior Week
July 23-28
All Ages Week
July 30 -- Aug 4
Singing Emphasis Week

Summer Camps

Serving in Worship
June 11, 2023
Elder in Charge
Paul Saunders
Deacon in Charge
Chris Hofmann
Song Leader
AM - John Life
PM - Gary Alton
Scripture
AM - Paul Inman
PM - Bill Merrill
Prayer
9:30 AM - Jon Hescht
Close - Levi Wells
6:00 PM - Clayton Huber
Close - Ron Riddle
Communion
AM - Todd Kirk
PM - Mike Wade
Welcome Center
AM - Terry Hofmann
PM - Rick Stanley
Wed - Robin Anthony
Announcements - Josh Carr
PA System - Jim Galloway
Projector - Doug Hershman
Security - Dennis Keller

June 4 2 Chr. 31-33 Pro. 4
Hezekiah’s Tunnel
June 5 2 Chr. 34-36 Pro. 5 June 6 Ezra 1-3 Pro. 6
SOTW: Ezra, Neh and Esther June 7 Ezra 4-6 Pro. 7
June 8 Ezra 7-10 Pro. 8
June 9 Neh. 1-4 Pro. 9
June 10 Neh. 5-8 Po. 10
June 11 Neh. 9-11 Pro. 11

Interactive Bible Reading Plan

https://video.wvbs.org/access/interactive-bible-reading-plan

Lawn Crew
June 8-10
Team 4
1 - Mike Bayer
2 - Brian Haught
3 - Bill Merrill
4 - Roy Halstead

Facts and Figures
May 28 , 2023
Sunday AM Worship……......217
Sunday Bible Class……..……155
Sunday PM Worship…..…….147
Wednesday PM………..………147
Contribution….…………...$8,281
Membership 2023
Baptisms………..……..………..…..8
Restored/Req. Prayr.…………….6
Placed Membership..…………...2

In Search of the Lord’s Way
Sunday morning
7:30 on WTAP
June 11, 2023
“You Can Understand
the Bible”

June
2 Thessalonians
Sign the sheet on bulletin board by the office

We are dedicated to seeking the lost while edifying each other in order that we may all enter the eternal home promised for the faithful.

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if you would like to participate in any of these programs.
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as well as our Friday announcements. You can also opt in
for occasional or emergency announcement calls and/or text.
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