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Let's Invest in People!
By Mike Riley
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After being warned by the prophet Daniel about his sinful pride (Proverbs 6:16-17; Psalm 101:5; cf. Proverbs 16:18), the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar was struck with insanity. The Lord restored his mind, but only after he spent a long period of time in a field thinking he was a wild animal (Daniel 4:28-37).
Nebuchadnezzar went from boasting, “Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for …. the glory of my majesty?” (Daniel 4:30 ESV), to a humble prayer: “I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven” (Daniel 4:37). He had repented of prideful empire building.
There should be concern about empire building in the church today. Instead of focusing on large church buildings, one Christian evangelist encourages Christians to “build into the lives of people” and leave the results to God (1 Corinthians 3:6-7).
When a congregation devotes undue energy to statistics, buildings, and programs, pride can enter in and the spiritual needs of God’s people can be forgotten (cf. Hosea 4:6).
Jesus never forgot the value of people. He invested His time in 12 appointed men (Mark 3:14 ESV). Paul taught Timothy who in turn taught others (2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:2).
Brethren, God’s kingdom grows when we invest in people! (cf. Acts 2:37-47; Acts 4:1-4; Acts 6:7; Acts 12:24; Acts 19:20; Colossians 1:5-6).
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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, July 6, 2025
Title: Sunday (The Lord’s Day), Not Like Monday…!
Text: Acts 20:7
Speaker: Bro. Mark A. Craigwell
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We will continue to 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. As noted under News & Notes, it is no longer necessary to sign up in advance to attend worship services in person.
E-giving link
https://churchofchristinroxbury.org/e-giving
Livestream link
Church of Christ in Roxbury - YouTube
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UPDATED TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
Effective immediately, 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, July 13, 2025
| | Employment Opportunities with SMS Cruises | | |
SMS International Shore Operations has openings for Greeters at Logan Airport and Pier Check-in Agents in Boston. Pay is $20 per hour. Click the link below to apply. Select Boston if you want to work as a pier check-in agent, or East Boston if you want to be a Greeter at Logan Airport. Once you have submitted your application online, please let Sis. Sheree Holmes, who is currently serving as a Pier Check-in Agent with SMS, know.
Click here to apply. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Apply Now" button for the position for which you want to apply.
| | Calling All Teachers (& Those Who Want to Be) | | |
All current Bible Class teachers and those who would like to teach are asked to attend a meeting of the Education Ministry on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the church building. Current teachers please bring your current class lists and be prepared to let us know which students will be promoted in September. We are in need of teachers, so if you are not currently teaching and would like to do so, please join us for this meeting.
| | Celebrating Our New Converts and Graduates | | Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate our new converts and our 2025 graduates on Saturday, July 5th. Special thanks to those who planned and executed the successful event! | | |
Ark of Cherubs Summer Camp is back for three weeks this summer, from July 21st through August 8th. The cost per week is $160.00 per camper.
If you are interested in having your child attend, please click here to download the application, which is due as soon as possible to Arkofcherubs98@outlook.com.
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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
2025 National Christian Singles' Seminar: August 28th - September 1st in Marlborough, Massachusetts. See Singles' Ministry section below for details.
Whom Do You Serve? 2025 Roxbury Youth Rally: September 12-14. Keynote speaker: Bro. Sebastian Davis. Details above.
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.
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 due by July 31st.
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.
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, July 26th at 9:30 a.m. at the church building. All are welcome to participate.
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Boston Arts Academy Main Stage Theatre Directed by Boston Arts Academy’s John Oluwole ADEkoje
The Boston Arts Academy and Wheelock Family Theatre are excited to continue the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle with the world premiere of, Kufre n’ Quay, at the Boston Arts Academy this summer. The play is written by Emmy-nominated playwright Mfoniso Udofia and will be directed by BAA’s award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, actor, and playwright John Oluwole ADEkoje (Street Soldiers; Hype Man), who is also a faculty member at BAA. Kufre n’ Quay runs Thursday, July 10 – Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Boston Arts Academy Main Stage Theatre (174 Ipswich St. Boston, MA 02215).
In her fifth installment of the Ufot Family Cycle, Kufre n’ Quay, playwright Mfoniso Udofia tells the coming of age story of a 12-year-old African boy who arrives in New York’s Little Senegal and joins a youth center. Set in Harlem in 2019, Kufre, son of Iniabiasi and grandson of Abasiama, forms a friendship with an African American girl. The play explores the ways in which we navigate the contrast between African and Black American culture.
*Please note that the play contains strong language*
| | All are invited and welcome to attend the musical, anniversary program, and all classes and services. If you would like to attend the luncheon on Sunday, August 17th, you must RSVP no later than July 23rd. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board shortly. The per person cost for the Anniversary Banquet on Friday August 22nd is $30. | | Our next monthly community outreach grocery distribution will take place on Saturday, July 26, 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, July 27th 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 will be reading for 2025 is Consider One Another by Aubrey Johnson. It is available from 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
Must be paid in full by July 31st
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Next men's class is Sunday,July 27th 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. To place an ad in the NCSS Souvenir Booklet, click the NCSS logo at right. All ads are due by 8/1/25.
| | The Singles' Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the building. | |
Young Adult Ministry (YAM) | |
Monthly Ministry Meeting
1st Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
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Meetings & Events
7/6 - Youth & Family Ministry Meeting, 2pm @church building.
7/7 - Ministers'/Elders'/Deacons' Meeting, 7pm
7/7 - Singles' Ministry Meeting, 6:30pm @church building.
7/13 - Deacons' Meeting
7/13 - Spiritual Development Class, 4:45 p.m. @church building
7/20 - Retention Ministry Meeting after 11:00 a.m. service.
7/21 - Singles' Ministry Meeting, 6:30pm @church building.
7/26 - Community Outreach, 9:30am @church building.
7/27 - Men's/Women's Classes, 4:45 p.m. @church building
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Ministry Meetings - Please contact your ministry coordinator for remote meeting schedules.
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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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Close to Him Ministry is an inspiring organization that welcomes both curious seekers and devoted Christians.
They embark on a journey to ignite your faith and bring you closer to God. Whether you’re already on a path of belief or just starting to explore, they offer a warm space to delve into the richness of the Christian faith.
Close to Him Ministry was founded by Bro. Frank Addae. Its mission is to spread the Word of God, provide evidence of His existence, and guide both Christians and non-Christians towards a deeper more meaningful relationship with Him. For more information or to subscribe to Close to Him Ministry, follow this link:
https://www.youtube.com/@ClosetoHimMinistry
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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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