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The Word Was God (PART 2)
By Tom Moore
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Jesus is called the “Word” because He is the revelation and the expressed idea of deity. The Hebrew writer expresses this thought in this fashion, “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Heb. 1:1-3). Thus, Jesus is the Word — the revelation and expression of God. Jesus is the Word because He is the means by which the Father communicates His will and delivers His commands to His creation.
It is interesting to note that John in a vision sees Jesus having “in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength” (Rev. 1:16). The Hebrew writer proclaims, “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Heb. 4:12). Again, we see the idea of Christ as the Word — the revelation and expression of God and His will.
We now understand more fully the words of Jesus, “He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day” (Jn. 12:48). Why will we be judged by the words of Christ? Because the Word, Jesus Christ, is the oracle of the will of Deity. We comprehend more precisely then Jesus’ proclamation, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus also said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life” (Jn. 5:24). The Word, God’s revelation to man, is the only means through which we can come to the Father.
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Elders
Leon Cort
Mark Craigwell
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Minister
Mark Craigwell
Assistant Minister
Denver Simmons
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Deacons
Raleigh Gallington
Anthony Johnson
Gregory Johnson
Carlfred Malcolm
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, September 10, 2023
Title: Jesus is All You Need
Text: 2 Peter 1:3; Ephesians 3:19-21
Speaker: Bro. Mark Craigwell
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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.
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Roxbury Youth Rally: Saturday, September 23rd. See Youth & Family Ministry below for details. $20 registration fee.
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Roxbury Fall Gospel Meeting, October 14-18, with Bro. Gregory Dismuke. Details below.
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Click here to view full-size flier.
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The congregation is requesting members to support its Mission Fund as we provide an educational stipend to Bro. Phillip Morrison while he attends Sunset International Bible Institute full time for the next 18 months to train as a minister. We are asking members to commit/pledge at whatever amount your heart and ability can provide for this period of time. This is a commitment over and above your regular giving and we hope all members will participate to the level of their ability and heart for God. Our target is to provide $3,000 per month and all commitments, whether large or small, are helpful and appreciated.
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Please make checks and money orders payable to Church of Christ in Roxbury and write Mission Fund in the memo line.
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Electronic donations may be made via the E-Giving option at ChurchofChristinRoxbury.org/e-giving and accompanied with a text or email to Bro. Gallington [(617) 922-4598, mrcg13@hotmail.com].
Click here to complete the pledge form electronically.
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OUR CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS | |
Effective immediately, and until further notice, we have suspended the requirement for attendees to sign up in advance to attend Sunday worship. We have also suspended attendance taking at our in-person services, classes, and events. Masking remains optional.
Remember that although COVID numbers are down, COVID has not gone away, and is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Please protect yourself and those around you by adhering to the guidelines below.
If you test positive for COVID after attending an in-person church event, please notify us by email at cocroxbury@gmail.com or by text to Sis. Gloria Gallington at 617-922-5987 so that notifications can be made as needed.
For up-to-date information regarding COVID in Massachusetts, click the link below:
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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
Livestream link
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Our monthly community outreach will resume in September. | |
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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#
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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. | |
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Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the church building
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COUPLES' MINISTRY MEETINGS WILL RESUME ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH WITH OUR GOSPEL MEETING COUPLES' SESSION AND ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH AT 7:00 P.M. via Zoom, and thereafter the second and third Fridays of the month at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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This month's Women's Class will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the church building, and via Free Conference Call for those who cannot attend in person.
Dial in: 978-990-5000
Access Code: 261232#
Or, join the class online at
join.freeconferencecall.com/carl95fred
Presenter: Sis. Gloria Gallington
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September 2023
Visitor Thank You Letters - Sis. Caroline Myers
Visitor Gift Bags - Sis. Cora Morrison
Baptistry - Sis. Shante Creech
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2023 Mature in Heart Pennsylvania Dutch Country Excursion:
Departure: Thursday, September 14th at 4:00 a.m. from the church building. Please plan to arrive at the church building no later than 3:30 a.m. Parking is available in the church parking lot.
Important Information:
- Remember that we will not check into the hotel until after the performance, so whatever you wear on the bus is what you will wear to the theater. Casual attire is fine.
- The weather is variable this time of year so be sure to bring a jacket or sweater, and a pillow and blanket if you think you might need them on the bus.
- Our detailed itinerary was emailed to those for whom we have email addresses. Please see Sis. Gallington if you did not receive it.
- Masks are optional on the bus. All participants are expected to adhere to whatever COVID protocols are in place at each place we stop.
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Snacks and water will be provided on the bus, but please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Please note, however, that due to one of our travelers having allergies (both touch and airborne) to peanuts and walnuts, please do not bring any snacks or food items on the bus that contain peanuts or walnuts.
- Please make sure that Sis. Gallington has your cell phone number and email address.
- If you would like to participate in a quiz game about the performance on the bus ride back to Boston, please plan to bring a small gift to be used as a game prize. Participation is voluntary.
Return: Our anticipated arrival back at the church building is ~8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15th. This could vary depending on weather and traffic conditions.
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Our monthly Men's Class will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the church building.
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Young Adult Ministry (YAM) | |
Date of next meeting will be announced. | |
Monthly Ministry Meeting
1st Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
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Meetings & Events
9/4 - Ministers/Elders/Deacon's Meeting
9/8-9 - Bedford Street CoC Teachers' Workshop. Details above.
9/10 - Deacons' Meeting following 11:00 service @church building.
9/10 - Retention Ministry Fellowship @ Reids' home.
9/17 - Retention Ministry Meeting following 11:00 service @church building.
9/23 - 2023 Youth Rally @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
- 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 @ 7pm) @church building
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Healing Hearts (Thursdays @6:15pm) VIA ZOOM
- Couple's Ministry (2nd & 3rd Fridays @ 7 pm)
- Women's Prayer (Saturdays 9:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (Connection info above)
- Ministers/Elders/Deacons Wives Meeting, (3rd Saturday @10 am) @church building
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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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