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Week of September 29, 2024

Getting to the Barn

By Mike Riley

The story is told of a farmer who one day decided to plow the south forty acres in his field. However, his tractor needed oil, so he started for the barn to get it, but on the way, he noticed that the pigs hadn’t been fed.

As he neared the corncrib, he saw a pile of sacks which reminded him that the potatoes were sprouting. On the way to the potato pit, he passed the woodpile and remembered that the kitchen stove was burning low and needed wood.

While picking up the wood, he saw that one of his chickens was ailing, so he dropped the wood to tend to the chicken ….. and so distraction after distraction came along until the end of the day — and he still hadn’t oiled the tractor or plowed the south forty.

Brethren and friends, the only way we will ever “get to the barn” of Christian service is to get our priorities in order (Matthew 6:33). The farmer in the above story didn’t have any priorities — he just “rolled with the flow” of events occurring around him.

Is our Christian life ever like this trip to the barn? Do we ever have grand visions of achieving great service, but the service never gets done? Do we have too many distractions, allowing them to interfere with our goal of being a productive servant in God’s kingdom?

There’s no question that our life contains plenty of pigs to feed, wood to cut and chickens to doctor, but we can’t allow them to get in our way of serving God.

If we will make the commitment to serve God (Joshua 24:14-15) and go the “extra mile” (Matthew 5:41), God will make a way for us to “get to the barn.”

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, September 29, 2024

Title: Walking With the Lord

Text: Ephesians 4:17

Scripture Reading: Genesis 5:21-24

Speaker: Bro. Jorge Espinal

News & Notes

Congratulations to Ketchmyr Louis on her graduation from Navy bootcamp on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Next stop, Florida!

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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

Fall Clothing Drive: Saturday, October 5th, 9am - 1pm in the church parking lot. Details in News & Notes section above.

New Haven Church of Christ 42nd Annual Ladies' Day: Saturday, October 5th. Details in Women's Ministry section

Roxbury Fall Gospel Meeting: Saturday, October 19th - Wednesday, October 23rd. Guest Speaker: Bro. Greg Dismuke, Newport News Church of Christ, Newport News, VA. See News & Notes section above for details.

Manchester CoC Youth Rally: November 15-17 in Manchester, CT. Save the date and stay tuned for details.

Ministry Meetings and Events

The Singles’ Ministry meets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the church building.

The Couples’ Ministry meets the 2^nd and 3^rd Friday of the month via Zoom. See Couples' Ministry section below for connection information. Meetings will resume in the fall.

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, October 26th at 9:30 a.m. at the church building. All are welcome to participate.

The congregation is requesting member support of 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.

Please make checks and money orders payable to Church of Christ in Roxbury and write Mission Fund in the memo line.
Electronic donations may be made via the E-Giving option at ChurchofChristinRoxbury.org/e-giving, followed up with a text or email to Bro. Gallington [(617) 922-4598, mrcg13@hotmail.com].

Click here to complete the pledge form electronically.

Upcoming Events

This event is free, but pre-registration is required. Click below to pre-register:

EmpowerHer Black Women’s Health Conference - Events - Universe

OUR CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS

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:

COVID-19 Updates and Information | Mass.gov

Sunday Worship Schedule

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

Community Outreach

Our next monthly community outreach grocery distribution will take place on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the church building. All are welcome to participate. Distribution will begin 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 meets the second and third Fridays of the month at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings will resume in the Fall.

Women's Ministry

Our next Women's Class will take place on Sunday, October 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

September 2024

Visitor Thank You Letters: Sis. Denise Simmons

Visitor Gift Bags: Sis. Esther Vallepu

Baptistry: Sis. Tara Myers

Mature in Heart Ministry

2025 Mature in Heart Pennsylvania Dutch Country Excursion:

Next year's Sight & Sound production will be "Noah." Stay tuned for detailed information regarding the date and cost in the near future.

Men Take Note

Click here or scan the QR code above to register.

Next men's class is Sunday, October 27th at 5 p.m. at the church building.

Retention Ministry

Singles' Ministry

Support Groups

Young Adult Ministry (YAM)

YAM Devotional Presenter Lineup

10/14/24 – Aznii Martin
10/28/24 - Ailee Martin

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 2024

Meetings & Events

9/1 - Youth & Family Ministry Meeting, 2pm @church building.

9/2 - Ministers'/Elders'/Deacons' Meeting, 7pm

9/2- Singles' Ministry Meeting, 6:30pm @church building.

9/9 - YAM Devotional via Zoom, 7pm. Details above

9/13-15 Roxbury Youth Rally. Details above.

9/15- Retention Ministry Meeting following 11:00 service @church building.

9/22 - Men's & Women's Classes, 5pm @church building.

9/23 - YAM Devotional via Zoom, 7pm. Details above

9/28- Community Outreach, 9:30am @church building.

9/28 - Youth & Family Ministry annual apple picking outing

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
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 @ 7pm) @church building
Healing Hearts (Thursdays @6:15pm) VIA ZOOM
Choral Ministry (Thursdays @7:30pm) in person @church building
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)

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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