Church Camp - OVCYC

OVCYC Church camp is right around the corner with school almost out. The information and applications are in the foyer for any youth interested in attending. Senior week will take place June 15-20, Intermediate Week will be June 22-27, and Junior Week will be June 29th – July 3rd. All the camps will be taking place at Camp Barbe in Elizabeth, WV.

Upcoming Area Gospel Meetings & Friday Night Sings

May 30th - Friday Night Sing – Bridge Street Church of Christ, New Martinsville, WV – If there is interest shown, the small bus will be taken to Quinet’s for dinner and then to the sing. If you are interested there is a sign-up sheet in the foyer or see Jeff Bettinger.

June 6th -Friday Night Sing – 7:00 p.m. Goudy Church of Christ, Woodsfield, OH

June 1st – June 4th - Gospel Meeting – Summerfield Church of Christ – Summerfield, OH – 7:00 p.m. – Jeff Rich will be preaching and everyone is welcome.                 

V.B.S. Helpers Needed

• There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer if you would like to help donate food and snacks for V.B.S.
• Any teens interested in helping with VBS June 22nd – June 26th please see Kayla Landefeld or Merna Bettinger.
• The next V.B.S meeting will is Sunday, June 1st immediately after morning services at the front of the building.

Ladies Bible Class

The next Ladies Bible Study is Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship building.

Silver For Children Cans

There are 5 Silver for Children cans available in the foyer for anyone who would like to bless the children of Potters Children’s Home.

May Dates to Remember

May 18th – Elders Meeting

May 18th - Jason Daughetry speaking     

May 19th- Deacons Meeting            

May 26th - Memorial Day – Offices Closed

Baptism

Michael Cornelius Kuhn was baptized Friday, May 2, 2025. Keith was privileged to be able to baptize him and bring him into the kingdom of God and a child of the King.

SAVE THE DATE

All aboard for an unforgettable journey at Wonder Junction! Join us at the Woodsfield Church of Christ from Sunday, June 22, 2025, through Thursday, June 26, 2025, for a week of faith-filled adventure and discovery.

Bring your kids to experience exciting Bible stories, fun crafts, engaging activities, and uplifting worship. At Wonder Junction, we will explore the wonders of God's creation and learn how His love guides us through every twist and turn.

Don't miss this opportunity to ignite your child's faith and create lasting memories and let your little ones embark on a spiritual journey like no other!

Dates: Sunday, June 22, 2025 – Thursday, June 26, 2025

Location: Woodsfield Church of Christ

Ages 3 yr - Adult (Childcare provided for smaller children also)

Last night ALL church members, VBS attendees, and their families are invited to the Wild West Cookout!

M.A.G.I. Items

Sunday - Flip Flops - Kids Sizes
Monday - Combs - Brushes - Washcloths
Tuesday - Coloring Books - Notebooks
Wednesday - Crayons - Pencils

We can't wait to see you there! 🚂✨

Healing Hands International Donation Items

Greet One Another

There may be certain parts of Scripture that we think only applied to first-century Christians and we just skip over them.  But, perhaps we should take a closer look.  Consider for a moment the numerous times that Christians were directed to “Greet one another.”  That still applies today.

First, think about the word, “Greet.”  The Greek word literally means, “to draw to oneself.”  It is defined as, “to engage in hospitable recognition of another through word or gesture, welcome, express good wishes, treat with affection.”  This generally involved embracing or kissing, and the term is used repeatedly in the epistles as an imperative verb, indicating a command of God that is not optional.  Do you greet?

Second, think about the object of the action, “Greet one another.”  The reflexive, reciprocal pronoun “one another” involves all brethren doing this to all other brethren (Rom. 16:16; 2 Cor. 13:12).  Just as we are to love one another, encourage one another and serve one another (mutual responsibilities of every Christian for every other Christian), we are to greet one another.  Paul says, “Greet all the brethren” (1 Thess. 5:26), and John says, “Greet the friends by name” (3 John 14).  Do you greet your brethren regularly?

Third, think about the method, “Greet one another with a holy kiss.”  The Lord was not demanding a kiss in all generations and all cultures, but He was taking a common practice of that day and regulating it among the Christians.  First-century greetings often included the kiss of friendship, not a passionate kiss.  In modern culture, it usually is a handshake or a friendly hug—some kind of gesture that (remember the literal definition) would draw another to oneself in a welcoming, friendly way.

Fourth, think about the regulation of the greeting, “Greet one another with a HOLY kiss.”  The emphasis in the text is on the word “holy.”  The Lord took the common greeting of the day and ensured that it was done out of Christian affection.  It is to be “holy,” meaning “set apart, sincere, unhypocritical.”  You need to mean it when you greet your brethren and you need to keep it Christ-like.  Peter said, “Greet one another with a kiss of love” (1 Pet. 5:14).  Agape love is to color every action of a Christian.

Fifth, consider that our holy greetings are to be extended beyond our brethren.  Jesus said, “If you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others?” (Matt. 5:47).  When you are at a church service, spend time greeting your brethren warmly, but make it a priority to seek out guests and give them a genuine, friendly Christian welcome.  Our guests should feel like they are wanted in our family. 

David Sproule

Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ, Palm Beach Gardens, FL