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Week of August 31, 2025

Devotion in Worship

By Kevin Cauley

"And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there” (Matthew 14:23).

“How is your prayer life?” What a question! Who can say, “I am perfectly satisfied with my prayer life. I just do not know how it could get any better”? We allow too many carnal things to compete for our attention, and prayer demands our full attention!

All worship (public or private) demands full attention. How could it be any other way? Does the Ruler of the Cosmos, the Almighty God who created the heavens, the earth, and all that is in them, deserve anything less than one’s full attention? God is worthy to be praised (Psalm 22:4)!

Culture, however, is defined by inattention. News is given in “headlines.” Entertaining videos are displayed in “shorts.” Some advertisements are now just 5 seconds long and then “skip.” Anything more and they lose attention. “Scrolling” shifts focus from one quick blurb/image to another.

Not any one thing keeps attention very long. Ironically, the thing that holds attention the longest is that which shifts attention the quickest – the so-called “smart device”! Who reads paper books anymore? Who can pay attention that long?

A survey of 96,000 college students reported that 44% show symptoms of depression, 37% have anxiety disorders, and 15% have seriously considered committing suicide. These numbers are growing. What is at the root of it?

Scripture gives us answers. “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3). Consider the wording, “whose mind is stayed on You.” This is the focus of one’s attention on God. Peace is a blessing that results from focusing upon and trusting in the Lord.

God bless you, and I love you

Elders

Leon Cort

Mark Craigwell

Raleigh Gallington

Carlfred Malcolm

Minister

Mark Craigwell

Assistant Minister

Denver Simmons

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 31, 2025

Title: My Spiritual Light

Text: Romans 12:1, 2

Speaker: Bro. Wilbur Vyphuis, Minister North Road Church of Christ

Georgetown, Guyana

SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST

There will be no 8:30 service on Sunday, August 31, 2025. We will begin the day with Bible Class at 10:00 a.m., followed by worship service at 11:00 a.m.

Our guest speaker for both Bible Class and worship service will be Bro. Wilbur Vyphuis from the North Road Church of Christ in Georgetown, Guyana.

Please share this info with those who do not receive text or email blasts.

Sunday Worship Schedule

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

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, September 7, 2025

News & Notes

ieWe extend our deepest sympathies to the Falaise family in the passing of Sis. Yolene Falaise's mother, Marie Iness Janvier, on Friday, August 29, 2025. Please keep the family in prayer for comfort and strength in their bereavement.

Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win

Congratulations to Sis. Laurecia Simmons on her graduation from her U.S. Air Force technical training program on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

All students who are being promoted will move to their new classes on Sunday, September 7^th. The Education Ministry will host Open Houses for parents on Wednesday, September 10^th and Sunday, September 14^th (for parents unable to attend on 9/10).

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

Free Vision, Hearing, and Blood Pressure Checks: Saturday, September 6^th 2025 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.at the church building. All are welcome. See Upcoming Events section of e-bulletin for details.

Clothing Giveaway: Kindly collect your clean, gently used men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories and join us in the church parking lot from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 6th for our semi-annual clothing giveaway.

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. Give your name to Sis. Gallington if you plan to attend.

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 2^nd and 3^rd 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: 3^rd 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, September 27th at 9:30 a.m. at the church building. All are welcome to participate.

Upcoming Events

The RSVP deadline for this event is August 31st. Please let Sis. Gallington know if you plan to attend.

Community Outreach

Our next monthly community outreach grocery distribution will take place on Saturday, September 27, 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

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#

Or join the class online at join.freeconferencecall.com/carl95fred

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.

Prayer Requests

Couples Ministry

The Couples' Ministry will resume meeting the second and third Fridays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in OCTOBER. Enjoy the summer!

Women's Ministry

Our next Women's Class will take place on Sunday, September 28th 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 4 prior to our next class.

Sis. Gloria Jean Gallington will facilitate the discussion.

The New Hampshire sisters who are planning this year's retreat have sent a wish list of items needed at the camp.

Click here to view or download the wish list.

Click here to view or download the registration form and agenda

Mature in Heart Ministry

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

All balances were due by July 31st. Please see Bro. Gallington if you have not yet paid your balance in full. We will schedule a Zoom meeting soon to go over the details of the trip.

Men Take Note

Next men's class is Sunday, September 28th at 5 p.m. at the church building.

Retention Ministry

Singles' Ministry

The Singles' Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the building. Please note that the Singles' Ministry will not meet during the month of August.

Support Groups

Join Zoom Meeting

https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/92046139139?pwd=9kHnzD13JDJmfkS2oFnbS7I8vWcFwk.1

Meeting ID: 920 4613 9139

Passcode: 479549

Young Adult Ministry (YAM)

YAM Devotional

Time 7pm - 7:30pm

We are also planning for our 2025/2026 YAM Retreat (more details to come).

Please see Brother/Sister Gregory/Keitrice Johnson for more details.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81248419432?pwd=cvjN58xN6xSlINtdoM2evHeaiz1MNY.1

Meeting ID: 812 4841 9432

Passcode: 114072

Youth & Family Ministry

Monthly Ministry Meeting

1st Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Calendar: September 2025

Meetings & Events

9/6 - Semi-Annual Clothing Giveaway, 9am-2pm in church parking lot.

9/6 - Vision, Hearing, and Blood Pressure Van - 10am-2pm in church parking lot.

9/7 - Youth & Family Ministry Meeting, 2pm @church building.

9/8 - Ministers'/Elders'/Deacons' Meeting, 7pm

9/12-14 - 2025 CoC Roxbury Annual Youth Rally

9/12-13 - Bedford Street CoC Teachers' Workshop

9/12-13- 2025 Gander Brook Ladies' Retreat

9/12-14 - Martha's Vineyard Ladies' Retreat

9/14 - Deacons' Meeting

9/14 - Spiritual Development Class, 4:45 p.m. @church building

9/18-19 - Mature in Heart Pennsylvania Trip

9/21 - Retention Ministry Meeting after 11:00 a.m. service.

9/27 - Community Outreach, 9:30am @church building.

9/28 - Men's/Women's Classes, 4:45 p.m. @church building

Ministry Meetings - Please contact your ministry coordinator for remote meeting schedules.

Weekly/Monthly Events

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)
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
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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