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The Wrath of God (Part 1 of 2)
By Mike Riley
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In our politically correct society, it is not acceptable to talk about a God that will destroy people for the sins that they commit. The world frowns on the idea of anger, vengeance, and righteous indignation. Yet, while the world doesn’t like these concepts, the Bible makes it clear that God has been, can be, and will be to some a God of wrath and anger. Not too long ago the ABC Corporation released a new version of “The Ten Commandments” in which sinners were killed for the sins that they committed. The movie drew the picture that God’s wrath was unjust. In a society that values inclusiveness and tolerance, that picture doesn’t go over too well. However, the truth is that we don’t need to be ashamed of the wrath of God, but warn people that indeed He will be vindicated one day.
The American Heritage Dictionary defines the term “wrath” as follows: “1. Forceful, often vindictive anger. 2. a. Punishment or vengeance as a manifestation of anger. b. Divine retribution for sin.” The word wrath occurs 194 times in the King James Version of the Bible. The word “anger” is mentioned 228 times. There are times when men with such attitudes are condemned within the scripture, no doubt. However, in many of these instances, it is God who is angry or wrathful with man. Such descriptions of God need not be overlooked as we seek to understand who God is, but rather, examined. Why would God be angry or wrathful? Finding the answer to that question will help us understand the reason for God’s anger.
The Wrath of God Caused by Man’s Sin
First, sin is what kindles His wrath. Genesis 6:5-6 states, “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.” Because of man’s sin,God destroyed the earth with a great flood. His wrath was present at the beginning of the Bible and it is present at its end as well. Again, in response to man’s sinfulness, the book of Revelation says of Christ, the executor of the Lord’s vengeance, “And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God” (Revelation 19:15). The bottom line is that God’s wrath isn’t His fault; it is the fault of those who sin.
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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, June 8, 2025
Title: The Riches of God's Goodness
Text: Romans 2:4, 5
Speaker: Bro. Denver M. Simmons
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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, June 15, 2025
| | Congratulations to Bro. Derrell and Sis. Nekeyla (Falaise) Desir on the birth of their daughter, Gabrielle Grace, on Monday, June 2, 2025. Gabrielle weighed in at 2 lb., 12 oz., and 15 inches in length. Please keep mom and baby in prayer during their respective hospitalizations. | | |
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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Save Friday, June 20th for the next
Youth & Family Ministry Teen Talk.
Details to come.
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Calling ALL 2025 Graduates!
All 2025 Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College and Graduate School graduates are asked to give their names to Sis. Gallington for inclusion in the e-bulletin. Please include graduate's name, school, and plans for the upcoming school year.
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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
Graduation Celebration for Bro. Phillip Morrison: Saturday, June 14th at Houghton's Pond. See Upcoming Events section for details.
Area-Wide Fellowship: Sunday, June 15th, hosted by the Bedford Street CoC in Abington at 3 p.m.
Warwick CoC Ladies' Day: Saturday, June 21st. Featured speaker, Sis. Shirley Lawson of the Warwick congregation. Details in Women's Ministry section below. Sign up on the bulletin board no later than June 12th.
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 to come.
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.
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, June 28th at 9:30 a.m. at the church building. All are welcome to participate.
| | Please see Sis. Cora Morrison if you can prepare a dish for the celebration. | | Our next monthly community outreach grocery distribution will take place on Saturday, June 28, 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 meets the second and third Fridays of the month at
7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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Our next Women's Class will take place on Sunday, June 22nd 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 2 prior to our next class.
Sis. Pamela Alexander will facilitate the discussion.
| | Please sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to attend. RSVP deadline is June 12th. | | |
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, June 22nd 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.
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Young Adult Ministry (YAM) | |
Monthly Ministry Meeting
1st Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
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Meetings & Events
6/1 - Youth & Family Ministry Meeting, 2pm @church building.
6/2 - Ministers'/Elders'/Deacons' Meeting, 7pm
6/2 - Singles' Ministry Meeting, 6:30pm @church building.
6/8 - Deacons' Meeting
6/8 - Spiritual Development Class, 4:45 p.m. @church building
6/14 - Graduation Celebration for Bro. Phillip Morrison @ Houghton's Pond, 4 p.m.
6/15 - Retention Ministry Meeting after 11:00 a.m. service.
6/15 -Area-wide Fellowship, Hosted by Bedford Street CoC, 3 p.m.
6/16 - Singles' Ministry Meeting, 6:30pm @church building.
6/21 - Warwick CoC Ladies' Day, Warwick, RI
6/22 - Men's/Women's Classes, 4:45 p.m. @church building
6/28 - Community Outreach, 9:30am @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)
- Retention Ministry (3rd Sunday following 11:00 service)
- Women's Prayer (Saturdays 9:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (Connection info above)
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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:
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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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