His Striking Confidence - Luke 4:16-30 - Franklin Church of Christ
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February 14, 2021 Volume 82, Number 7
His Striking Confidence - Luke 4:16-30
Successful leaders have always had confidence in their ability to succeed. Confidence is contagious. A leader
is one who knows where he or she is going and has the ability to persuade. It has been said a good leader
inspires people with confidence in himself, but a great leader inspires people with confidence in themselves. I
think we could add a Godly leader inspires confidence in God. Let's look at the confidence of Jesus Christ and
strive to emulate his example. In our example today found in Luke chapter four, we will see the most difficult
people to talk to about Christ are the people with whom you grew up. Is it because they are aware of your
past sins? Maybe it is because they look at you and see where you were as a young adult. The writer Matthew
says, “He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.” Jesus put down the scroll and confronted
the most sensitive issues. We need as God’s people to have that confidence today. We need the confidence to
preach God's word even if occasionally are rebuffed. The truth is so powerful. When we follow the lead of
Jesus Christ, confidence motivates us to share His salvation. To proclaim His deity, towards those who are
skeptical, is hard. And to stand for His truth, which may produce anger, is equally difficult. Do we have the
confidence to say with Paul, (Romans 1:16) "I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ it is the power of
God unto salvation to everyone who believes.”? - Steve
The rebuilding phase of restoring the houses and lives of good brethren and
others is continuing, 3 months since Typhoon Ulysses swept across the
northern Philippines.
A total of $71,075 has been given so far by a multitude of churches and
individuals from New Zealand, Scotland and the U.S. Our hearts continue to
overflow with joy. We are now in our final phase of restoring lives with rebuilding houses and church
buildings, then helping some in livelihood efforts.
The preachers and leaders who are overseeing these efforts are also teaching the gospel along the way. They
have baptized well over 200 souls into Christ and are grounding them in the faith with follow-up studies.
Those distributing the relief are among God's finest.
Thank you all again for your generosity. The Filipino Christians asked me to thank all of you for your
generosity, borne from a heart of compassion. May God bless you all - Dale & Karen Byrum
You are asked to place your contribution in the BLACK BOX located at
the Welcome Center. This month’s collection will be going to the family
of Arianna Franklin. She has been on our prayer list since December. She
has been at Vanderbilt's Children Hospital and will be heading to a re-
hab facility soon. This month's collection will go to assisting this family
with medical and travel expenses. Please continue to pray for her and her
family as she continues to make improvements.
If you would like to recommend anyone for this monthly collection - please bring it to our attention! You may
contact any of our ministerial staff or one of the elders.
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH ANYTHING - COMPUTERS?
If you are having problems with the internet, our new website or app, or
anything technologically based - we have a GEEK SQUAD to help! Eli Hurt is
the leader of the Geek Squad - so just give him a call or text at (270) 780-4526.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CHURCH??
Our church is open for business and we have several of our ministries preparing for events during the month
of February. Please make sure to keep up with all of our news and information via the church website,
Facebook, and our weekly recap emails sent out every Tuesday and Friday.
We want to encourage you to help us during these unprecedented times by doing the
best you can as a person of faith to help us keep the doors open to serve you and others.
Please help us by following the guidelines listed below.
• If you are sick, feel sick, or have recently had a fever (in the last 72 hours) PLEASE STAY HOME.
• All individuals are asked to please wear a mask AT ALL TIMES.
• Please do your BEST to remain 6 feet apart for physical distancing - in ALL LOCATIONS of the buildings.
• ROW WITH A BOW please space yourself out by ONLY sitting in the pews marked with a festive bow.
• Please bring your own hand sanitizer or use the provided hand sanitizing stations often.
• Please follow all the guidelines posted at the restrooms.
Adult Bible Classes
• Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. - Meeting in the Auditorium
Teacher: Steve McCarley Topic: The Book of Romans - A Life Changing Letter
• Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. - Meeting in the Auditorium
Teacher: Steven Kirby Topic: The Book of Hebrews - Standing on the Promises
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Teen Bible Classes (6 -12 Grade)
• Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. - Teens will be meeting in the WEARhouse.
• Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. - Teens will be meeting in the WEARhouse.
SONshine Street (4 year olds-5th Grade)
• Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. - SONshine Street in the Fellowship Hall
• Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. - SONshine Street in the Fellowship Hall
Gr. #1: Anne Byrum, Becky Carr, Viola Drake, Larry Freeman, Addie Gillespie, Emalene
Hughes, Clara Ruth Kinnaird, Delno Moore, Kenny Perkins, Elizabeth Tinsley, Myra
Williams
Gr. #2: Holly Bennett, Danny & Betty Emerson, Willa Mae Emerson, Eddie & Jana
Hammock, Marie Mann, Buddy Morgan, Catherine Moore, Joyce Sampson, Billy Vance,
Angela & Dennis Vaughn
Gr. #3: AJ Bennett, Matthew Frazier, Nancye Jones, John & Jonell Price, Bige & Carolyn Shepherd, Bob &
Donnieta White, Connie Young
Gr. #4: Sue Lynn Kirby, Mark Lane, Daniel Sledge
Serving Our Country: Shayne Luongo, Jonathon Pedigo, Melanie Petitt-McKinnon
Family & Friends: Ty Barnett, Hadley Jo Brindley, Bob Chaffin (brother of Donnietta White ), Jeanette Cline (Amy
Harrison’s mother), Betty Anne Dowell, James Draper, Pat Ellis, Mary Finn, Robert Fisher (nephew of Harriet
Gardner battling cancer), Ariana Franklin (student at FES Vanderbilt ICU after surgery), Ona Lea Freeman, Debbie
Gleason (Delno Moore's daughter), Steve Higginbotham, Ted James (brother of Troy James), Isaac Jones (Madison
Moore's boyfriend), Dorothy Ladd, Chris Loveall (brother of Sonya Freeman), Margaret Marks (Janet McCarley's moth-
er), Raymond McCoy, Don Miller (brother of Leslie Bayles), Cole Nichols (grandson of Lisa & Charles Harrison), Billy
Pedigo, Sally Pedigo, Sue Lynn Pennington, Alyson Petitt (Keith & Sonya Petitt’s niece), Francis Powell (Don Hicks’
sister), Gary Sliger (father of Josh Sliger), Laverne Taylor (Renee Hicks’ sister), Bobby West, Max Wilhite, Tara
McCubbin Wilson
COVID Related Issues:
Keep all families and friends in your prayers that are dealing with COVID illness and other health related issues associated with
the virus. Also - keep all those receiving the COVID vaccine in your prayers and for the success of the distribution process.
Wow - what a year 2020 has played on our first Women’s Ministry Beach Retreat.
We had to reset the date to 2021. The house had minimum damage during
Hurricane Sally - so we have reserved our new dates of April 13th-18th in Gulf
Shores, Alabama. All ladies are asked to fill out a new form and turn them into
Angela Vaughn - ASAP!!
Gift cards are being accepted for Emily (Akin) and Ryan Ford to congratulate and bless
them on their marriage on November 10, 2020. The following gift cards would be
appreciated: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, TJ Maxx, Amazon, Lowe’s, Best Buy, and
Wal-Mart. Please place your gift cards in the basket located at the blessings table.
Congratulations to Courtney and Parker Vick on the birth of their
son, Connor Alan, on Friday, February 5th. This is Courtney and
Parkers’ first child. Proud grandparents are Wayne and Gail Ladd.
S.M.A.R.T. PROGRAM
All FYG (6th-12th Gr.) be sure
to see Eli about this awesome
program to start your 2021
year off on right foot!!!
Franklin Church of Christ For the Record Week of February 7th
700 South Main Street, P.O. Box 511, Sunday AM Bible Classes.…………………………..……………………….…………….…74
Franklin, KY 42135-0511 Sunday AM Worship……………………………..……..…………………….……………...122
Office (270) 586-4315 / Newsline (270) 586-8449 Wednesday PM Bible Classes.…………………………………………………………....28
Website - www.franklinkycoc.org Weekly Goal..….…….…………………………………………………………………..$8,270.00
Weekly Contribution..………………………………..……….……..…..…...…$6,687.00
Church Office Hours YTD Goal.…..………………………………………………………….…….…….......$49,620.00
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contribution YTD…………..………………………..…………..….….……….…$54,984.50
Times of Church Services & Activities Privileged to Serve - Sunday, February 14th
Sunday AM Bible Classes - 9:30 a.m.
Sunday AM Worship - 10:30 a.m. Welcome/Announcements………………………..…….…………Steve McCarley
Wednesday PM Bible Classes - 6:30 p.m.
Opening Prayer.……….……...……………………..………..…………..……Scott Pedigo
Mother’s Day Out (Tuesdays & Thursdays) - 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Song………………………….…….………….………………….……………………Revelation Song
Lord’s Supper & Contribution…........................................Lynn Caudill
Reading..…………..………(Luke 4:17-19)……...….…………...…Logan Chandler
WE WANT TO WELCOME
Song…….…………………………...………..…………………...…………You Are My All in All
OUR VISITORS! Song.…………………..………………………………………………………...………In Christ Alone
THANK YOU FOR COMING! Song..…………………………………………..………………Bless The Lord - 10,000 Reasons
Sermon…………..………………………………………………………………..Steve McCarley
“Jesus - His Striking Confidence ”
BE A PART OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY Song……………………..…………………………………………..……………..….Restore My Soul
If you are interested in identifying with the Franklin Closing Prayer.………..…..………….…………..……………….……….Adam Harrison
church, please contact Steven Kirby (270-586-4315 ext.
#102) or email him at steven.kirby@franklinkycoc.org.
He will contact you asap.
To access free WiFi here at the church building February 15th Christina Herrera, Nell Jordan
Network - FCoC Guest / Password - Lordis#1
February 16th Myra Williams
February 17th Janet McCarley
February 18th Aaron Burr
February 19th Harry Mann
February 20th Lisa Brown, Leslie Marie Burr,
February 14th Eddie & Tammie Mann (31 yrs.) Donny Gant, Jeff Shrull, Lisa Shrull
February 17th Mike & Sandra Hurt (31 yrs.) February 21st Sue Cassetty
February 20th Bo & Lisa Brown (39 yrs.) February 22nd Addyson Cardwell, Mason Heath,
February 23rd Scott & Debra Kay Cook (36 yrs.) Will McCarley
March 3rd Walt & Sherry Heath (43 yrs.) February 23rd Kay Postins
Staff Elders
Steve McCarley - Pulpit Minister - steve.mccarley@franklinkycoc.org Frank Cardwell, Mike Harris, Jeff Shrull & Scott Walker
Steven Kirby - Associate Minister - steven.kirby@franklinkycoc.org
Deacons
Eli Hurt - Youth & Family Minister - fygemh@gmail.com
John Adams, Bruce Akin, Ron Black, Lynn Caudill, Brian Gipson
Dawn Shrull - Administrative Assistant - dawn.shrull@franklinkycoc.org Jimmy Gomer, Mark Lane, David Pedigo, Scott Pedigo
Craig Mann - Custodian - craig.mann@franklinkycoc.org Kenny Perry & Dennis Vaughn
For Church Information & Updates - please call the Newsline at (270) 586-8449,
visit our website at franklinkycoc.org, check our church app, or follow us on Facebook.
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