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Making "Today" Your Own
By Mike Riley
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How do you spend the blessed currency of time? Do you have a “pocketful” of day or have you “spent” your day already? “Today” is the most important time for each one of us because it is all we have been given! We are not promised next year, next month, next week, or even tomorrow. Today is important because it is when we can make the “choice” to obey, to encourage a brother or sister, to take the first step in living a life for Christ; to find one’s life in losing it (Luke 9:24).
James says that our lives are as a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away (James 4:14). Life is like a vapor, which is but for a moment. Like the morning fog, it vanishes in the heat of the sun. A day in your earthly life is a valuable and precious gift because it is soon over.
Sin may deceive us by telling us, “You’ve got time”. Therefore, the inspired writer of the book of Hebrews tells us to “exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13).
The saying, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” means that intending to take care of important duties at a future time is the pathway to eternal ruin. Though we plan to do something good (study the Bible, obey the gospel, teach the lost, call a discouraged brother or sister, visit the sick, minister to the needy) our hectic schedules crowd out our good intentions. We may forget that there will not always be a “tomorrow”.
We are not promised tomorrow. “Today” is all we have. James gives us instructions on what our attitude should be concerning “Tomorrow”: “For that you ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live and do this or that. But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. Therefore, to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin” (James 4:15-17 – KJV). We must, like the five wise virgins, make preparations for the Lord’s second coming. Will Jesus find us “watching” and “waiting”? (Matthew 25:13).
Brethren, regarding the “day”, let us imitate the saints of the first century of whom it is said, “And every day, in the temple and at home, they ceased not to teach and to preach Jesus as the Christ” (Acts 5:42 – ASV).
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Elders
Leon Cort
Mark Craigwell
Raleigh Gallington
Carlfred Malcolm
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Minister
Mark Craigwell
Assistant Minister
Denver Simmons
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Deacons
Anthony Johnson
Gregory Johnson
Albert Martin, Jr.
Walter Maxwell
Richard Meuse
Barry Person
Jason Reid
In Memoriam
Gone, but never forgotten, our beloved brother,
James W. Wade, Sr.
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Sermon for Sunday, August 10, 2025
The Greatest Gift of All
Text: Romans 6:5-11
Scripture Reading: John 3:10-17
Speaker: Bro. Mark A. Craigwell
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We offer two Sunday morning worship services to accommodate in-person attendees
The first service begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until approximately 9:45 a.m.; the second service begins at 11:00 a.m. Our weekly Bible classes for all ages begin at 10:00 a.m. We will continue to livestream the 11:00 service on our YouTube channel, and we encourage members to utilize e-giving, even when attending in person.
E-giving link
https://churchofchristinroxbury.org/e-giving
Livestream link
Church of Christ in Roxbury - YouTube
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TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
Members who wish to request van transportation for Sunday morning services must sign up at least 24 hours prior to requested pick up time via a link that will be provided each week. If you are unable to sign up using the link to the sign-up form, please contact Bro. or Sis. Reid to sign up.
Link for Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Sis. Juliette Mercury, our beloved sister departed this life on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a lengthy illness. While we mourn her passing, we also rejoice that her suffering in this life has ended. Details regarding final arrangements for Sis. Mercury will be announced as they become available. Please continue to lift the family up in prayer.
Services for Joaquim Norville are currently scheduled for Saturday, August 30, 2025. Further details will be announced as they become available. Please continue to pray for Sis. Shonell Norville and family as they mourn Joaquim's passing and celebrate his life.
| | Lodging Available for PTP 2025 | | Sis. Lauren Collins was planning to attend Polishing the Pulpit but is no longer able to attend. She is offering the cabin she rented if someone is in need of lodging during the conference. It is a 2BR cabin that sleeps 6, located in Pigeon Forge. She paid $628 for the rental but is open to accepting what someone is willing to pay. See Sis. Pam Alexander for contact information if interested. Click the Polishing the Pulpit image above for detailed information about the conference. | | ARK OF CHERUBS SUMMER CAMP 2025 | | From swimming to museums to baking to singing and crocheting, our little ones know that GOD is our CREATOR and HIS divine plan has filled the days at Ark of Cherubs. | | |
All students who are being promoted will move to their new classes on Sunday, September 7th. The Education Ministry will host Open Houses for parents on Wednesday, September 10th and Sunday, September 14th (for parents unable to attend on 9/10).
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Don't Miss Out! Please scroll through the entire e-bulletin each week to be certain not to miss any important announcements or links. Many items are repeated each week, but there are also new announcements that you'll miss if you don't scroll through the entire bulletin.
Current and Upcoming Events
Bedford Street CoC Musical, Revival, and 15th Anniversary Celebration: August 16-22. Details in Upcoming Events section of e-bulletin.
Bedford Street CoC Free Eye Exams & Blood Pressure Checks: Saturday, August 16th, 10am - 2pm, Bedford Street CoC, 21 S. Bedford St., Abington. See Upcoming Events section of e-bulletin for details.
3rd Annual International Cook Out: Saturday, August 23rd at Houghton's Pond, Site #3. Make your favorite cultural or ethinic dish and join us for this event at Houghton's Pond. All are welcome. Details to come.
2025 National Christian Singles' Seminar: August 28th - September 1st in Marlborough, Massachusetts. See Singles' Ministry section of e-bulletin for details.
Whom Do You Serve? 2025 Roxbury Youth Rally: September 12-14. Keynote speaker: Bro. Sebastian Davis. Details in Youth and Family section of e-bulletin.
2025 Ganderbrook Ladies' Retreat: September 11-13 at Gander Brook Christian Camp in Main. Details in Women's Ministry section below.
2025 Bedford Street CoC Teachers' Workshop: Friday, September 12 - Saturday, September 13th. See Upcoming Events section below for details. RSVP deadline is August 31st.
2025 Martha's Vineyard Ladies' Retreat: September 12-14 on Martha's Vineyard.
2025 Pennsylvania Dutch Country Excursion: September 18-19. Details in Mature in Heart section below. This year's performance is "Noah." All payments were due July 31st.
New Haven Church of Christ 43rd Annual Ladies' Day: Saturday, October 4th. Guest Speaker: Sis. Deborah Houston. See Women's Ministry section of e-bulletin for details.
2025 Men's Retreat: October 9-11, Rumney, NH. Details in Upcoming Events section below.
Ministry Meetings and Events
The Singles’ Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the church building. Please note that the Singles' Ministry will not meet during the month of August.
The Couples’ Ministry has resumed meeting the 2nd and 3rd Friday of the month via Zoom. See Couples' Ministry section below for connection information. Meetings will resume in OCTOBER. Enjoy the summer!
Young Adult Ministry Bi-Weekly Devotional: Every other Monday at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. See Young Adult Ministry section below for connection information.
Tech Day: 3rd Saturday of the month, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the church building. Bring your cell phones, tablets, and laptops for help with your tech issues. See Bro. Javier Jackson, Jr., or Bro. Jerard Samuel for details. Sign-up sheets will be posted monthly.
Community Outreach: Our next monthly community outreach grocery distribution will take place on Saturday, August 23rd at 9:30 a.m. at the church building. All are welcome to participate.
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Musical: Saturday, August 16th, 6:30pm, Bedford Street Church of Christ, 21 S. Bedford Street, Abington. Please note that the location has been changed from the location indicated on the flier.
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All Services on Sunday, August 17th will be held at Florian Hall in Dorchester. A catered lunch will be served at 1 p.m., after the morning service. All are welcome, to attend all services but you must have RSVP’d by July 23 to attend the luncheon.
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The Revival with Bro. Bethea will continue Monday through Thursday at the Bedford Street Church of Christ in Abington at 7pm nightly.
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The week will culminate with a 15th anniversary banquet on Friday, August 22nd at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Whitman, next door to the Bedford Street Church of Christ. The cost of the banquet is $30 per person. The deadline for purchasing banquet tickets was Friday, August 8th.
| | The RSVP deadline for this event is August 31st. Please let Sis. Gallington know if you plan to attend. | | Our next monthly community outreach grocery distribution will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the church building. All are welcome to participate. Distribution begins at 11:00 a.m. | | |
Remote & In-Person
Class/Meeting Schedule
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Wednesday Night In-Person & Dial-In Bible Study
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in-person and via freeconferencecall.com.
Dial in number: 978-990-5000
Access Code: 261232#
| | REMINDER: Please remember to mute your phone or computer when joining any of the above conference calls to avoid interrupting the class or service you are entering, particularly if you are joining the call after the event has started. | | The Couples' Ministry will resume meeting the second and third Fridays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in OCTOBER. Enjoy the summer! | |
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Our next Women's Class will take place on Sunday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. at the church building and via Free Conference Call.
Dial in number: 978-990-5000
Access Code: 261232#
Or join the class online at join.freeconferencecall.com/carl95fred
The book we are reading for 2025 is Consider One Another by Aubrey Johnson. It is available on Amazon.com for $13.99 plus tax.
Please read chapter 3 prior to our next class.
Sis. Pamela Alexander will facilitate the discussion.
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2025 Mature in Heart Pennsylvania Dutch Country Excursion: Thursday, September 18 - Friday, September 19
Single Hotel -- $574
Double Hotel -- $441
Triple Hotel -- $402
Quad Hotel -- $383
Couple King -- $915
$125 Deposit ASAP to secure a spot
All balances were due by July 31st. Please see Bro. Gallington if you have not yet paid your balance in full.
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Next men's class is Sunday, August 24th at 5 p.m. at the church building.
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Scan the QR code above to register. If you have questions, please see Sis. Juanita Tabb.
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Monthly Ministry Meeting
1st Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
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Meetings & Events
8/3 - Youth & Family Ministry Meeting, 2pm @church building.
8/4 - Ministers'/Elders'/Deacons' Meeting, 7pm
8/10 - Deacons' Meeting
8/10 - Spiritual Development Class, 4:45 p.m. @church building
8/16 - Bedford St. CoC 15th Anniversary Musical, Knights of Columbus Hall, Whitman. Details above.
8/17 - Retention Ministry Meeting after 11:00 a.m. service.
8/17 - Bedford St. CoC Revival & 15th Anniversary Celebration, Florian Hall, Dorchester. Details above.
8/18-21 - Bedford St. CoC Revival continues @their church building, 21 S. Bedford St., Abington, Details above.
8/22 - Bedford St. CoC 15th Anniversary Banquet, Knights of Columbus Hall, Whitman. Details above.
8/23 - Community Outreach, 9:30am @church building.
8/24 - Men's/Women's Classes, 4:45 p.m. @church building
8/29 - 9/1 National Christian Singles' Seminar, Marlborough, MA. Details above
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- Sunday New Converts' Class, 10:00am @church building
- Sunday Bible Class (children) Sundays at 10:00am @church building
- Sunday Adult Devotional/Bible Study, 10:00am @church building
- Sunday Worship Service 8:30 and 11:00am in person and 11:00am via livestream on YouTube. See above for details.
- Men's/Women's Classes, 5pm (4th Sunday of the month) @church building unless otherwise noted.
- Youth & Family Ministry (1st Sunday of the month at 2pm)
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Mature in Heart Women's Prayer (Tuesdays @ 10:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
- Prayer Meeting (Tuesdays @ 7pm) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
- Mid-Week Bible Study (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) in person and VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
- Mid-Week New Converts' Class (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) @church building
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Healing Hearts (Thursdays @6:15pm) VIA ZOOM
- Couple's Ministry (2nd & 3rd Fridays @ 7 pm) RESUMES IN OCTOBER
- Retention Ministry (3rd Sunday following 11:00 service)
- Women's Prayer (Saturdays 9:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (Connection info above)
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Bro. John Kurpiel, minister for the Lawrence congregation, hosts an international radio program, “Soul Food,” on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11AM until 3PM. The program airs on Ignite Radio Broadcast via Mixlr, an interactive internet radio platform. Use the link below to tune in to listen, or to participate in the conversation. Always free to listen. https://mixlr.com/ignite-radio-broadcast.
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Church of Christ in Roxbury
81 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
617-442-5826
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