New Life Church of Christ
October 13th Worship Service
Meanwhile... Back on the Road Your God is too Small Acts 17:16-34
Locations & Times
New Life Church of Christ
195 W Durbin Cir, Bellville, OH 44813, USA
Sunday 7:00 AM
October 6, 2024
October 13, 2024
Series: Meanwhile....Back on the Road
Title: "Your God is too Small"
Text: Acts 17:16-34
Sonshine Singers practice today at 4pm!
New Life Kids and Youth Group TONIGHT at 6:00pm. See Jason Sharp for more information.
The Byron Saunders "Dunk A Turkey" fundraiser runs through October 27th. The instructions and donation box are on the table in the foyer. For questions, please see Jason Sharp.
Our All Church Thanksgiving Dinner will be November 24th at 5:00pm and the praise team will lead a worship time following the meal. We will need turkey and ham bakers. Gravy, mashed potatoes, and stuffing makers. There is a sign up sheet and flyer at the New Life table.
Parenting with Steve and Stephanie TONIGHT at 6:00pm in room 101-102. This first 4-week session is for ages birth-5yrs old.
Below are the dates for each session and age group.
Ages Birth-Age 5: Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 29
Ages 6-12: Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1
Teenage years: Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26
See the flyer on the New Life table for the schedule and topics being covered.
Ladies Event October 23rd at 6:30pm for ages middle school girls – ladies all ages. There will be a charcuterie board for our meal and a painting class will follow. A $5.00 fee is suggested to help offset the cost. Please sign up at the New Life table.
Craft and Scrapbooking Event: October 24th, 25th and 26th. See the flyer and sign up sheet on the New Life table in the foyer.
Our Fall Harvest Party October 27 at 4:00pm. Hayrides, bonfire, games, food, and music. Bring some cookies to share and lawn chairs! We will do the “Dunk a Turkey” (we will have a dunk tank) if we reach our goal of $1000.00. Invite a friend and come enjoy.
ICOM/SICOM is coming up on November 15. It is being held in Lexington, Kentucky. There is no cost to attend, but you must register. See the flyer on the New Life table for instructions.
Polo shirts and t-shirts are available to purchase. See Jason Sharp if interested.
Pickleball this week:
Thursday- 9am for Women
Thursday 6:45pm co-ed
Friday- 9am co-ed
Teen Faith Unleashed- New Teen Podcast: A group of teen friends that discuss information about God that they have learned and believe others can benefit from: Teen Faith Unleashed is on Youtube, Amazon Music, Spotify, and iHeart Radio.
Weekly Numbers
October 6, 2024
General Fund $ 7907.00
Budget YTD $324,000.00
Offering YTD $369,607.00
Attendance 219
Weekly Bible Reading
Sunday Isaiah 1-3
Monday Isaiah 4-6
Tuesday Isaiah 7-9
Wednesday Isaiah 10-12
Thursday Isaiah 13-15
Friday Isaiah 16-18
Saturday Isaiah 19-21
Church Staff
Steve Kistler Senior Minister
sdkistler4@aol.com
Chris Mulpas Associate Minister
chris.newlifecc@gmail.com
Jason Sharp Family Minister
sharpjnlcc@hotmail.com
Sherri Benick Office Administrator
nlccstaff@gmail.com
Amber Sharp Worship Coordinator
amber.newlifecc@gmail.com
Church Address
195 W. Durbin Ave.
Bellville, Ohio 44813
419-886-3611
www.newlifebellville.com
Supported Missions
Alpha House Children’s Home
Christian Children’s Home of Ohio
Choloma Church in Honduras
Church of Christ Prison Ministry
Diamond Willow Ministries
Joshua Johnson MMS
Richland Pregnancy Services
Round Lake Christian Camp
Sarah Johnson El Salvador
Elders
Scott Cromer
Jon Beveridge
Darryl Jones
Welcome to our visitors!
We are so glad for you to join us to worship Jesus Christ. Our goal is to worship the Lord fully while being encouraged by God’s Word.
After today’s message we invite all Christians to participate in the Lord’s Supper. Please hold onto your communion cups and we will partake together when we are finished singing a song.
To get connected text 'Welcome' to 419-792-3839. Click the link to fill out information so we can get to know you more!
As our guest please do not feel obligated to give to today’s offering. Nursery is available for babies through three years of age. Children pre-school through 5th grade are dismissed before the message for classes. Thanks again for worshipping with us!
Series: Meanwhile....Back on the Road
Title: "Your God is too Small"
Text: Acts 17:16-34
Sonshine Singers practice today at 4pm!
New Life Kids and Youth Group TONIGHT at 6:00pm. See Jason Sharp for more information.
The Byron Saunders "Dunk A Turkey" fundraiser runs through October 27th. The instructions and donation box are on the table in the foyer. For questions, please see Jason Sharp.
Our All Church Thanksgiving Dinner will be November 24th at 5:00pm and the praise team will lead a worship time following the meal. We will need turkey and ham bakers. Gravy, mashed potatoes, and stuffing makers. There is a sign up sheet and flyer at the New Life table.
Parenting with Steve and Stephanie TONIGHT at 6:00pm in room 101-102. This first 4-week session is for ages birth-5yrs old.
Below are the dates for each session and age group.
Ages Birth-Age 5: Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 29
Ages 6-12: Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1
Teenage years: Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26
See the flyer on the New Life table for the schedule and topics being covered.
Ladies Event October 23rd at 6:30pm for ages middle school girls – ladies all ages. There will be a charcuterie board for our meal and a painting class will follow. A $5.00 fee is suggested to help offset the cost. Please sign up at the New Life table.
Craft and Scrapbooking Event: October 24th, 25th and 26th. See the flyer and sign up sheet on the New Life table in the foyer.
Our Fall Harvest Party October 27 at 4:00pm. Hayrides, bonfire, games, food, and music. Bring some cookies to share and lawn chairs! We will do the “Dunk a Turkey” (we will have a dunk tank) if we reach our goal of $1000.00. Invite a friend and come enjoy.
ICOM/SICOM is coming up on November 15. It is being held in Lexington, Kentucky. There is no cost to attend, but you must register. See the flyer on the New Life table for instructions.
Polo shirts and t-shirts are available to purchase. See Jason Sharp if interested.
Pickleball this week:
Thursday- 9am for Women
Thursday 6:45pm co-ed
Friday- 9am co-ed
Teen Faith Unleashed- New Teen Podcast: A group of teen friends that discuss information about God that they have learned and believe others can benefit from: Teen Faith Unleashed is on Youtube, Amazon Music, Spotify, and iHeart Radio.
Weekly Numbers
October 6, 2024
General Fund $ 7907.00
Budget YTD $324,000.00
Offering YTD $369,607.00
Attendance 219
Weekly Bible Reading
Sunday Isaiah 1-3
Monday Isaiah 4-6
Tuesday Isaiah 7-9
Wednesday Isaiah 10-12
Thursday Isaiah 13-15
Friday Isaiah 16-18
Saturday Isaiah 19-21
Church Staff
Steve Kistler Senior Minister
sdkistler4@aol.com
Chris Mulpas Associate Minister
chris.newlifecc@gmail.com
Jason Sharp Family Minister
sharpjnlcc@hotmail.com
Sherri Benick Office Administrator
nlccstaff@gmail.com
Amber Sharp Worship Coordinator
amber.newlifecc@gmail.com
Church Address
195 W. Durbin Ave.
Bellville, Ohio 44813
419-886-3611
www.newlifebellville.com
Supported Missions
Alpha House Children’s Home
Christian Children’s Home of Ohio
Choloma Church in Honduras
Church of Christ Prison Ministry
Diamond Willow Ministries
Joshua Johnson MMS
Richland Pregnancy Services
Round Lake Christian Camp
Sarah Johnson El Salvador
Elders
Scott Cromer
Jon Beveridge
Darryl Jones
Welcome to our visitors!
We are so glad for you to join us to worship Jesus Christ. Our goal is to worship the Lord fully while being encouraged by God’s Word.
After today’s message we invite all Christians to participate in the Lord’s Supper. Please hold onto your communion cups and we will partake together when we are finished singing a song.
To get connected text 'Welcome' to 419-792-3839. Click the link to fill out information so we can get to know you more!
As our guest please do not feel obligated to give to today’s offering. Nursery is available for babies through three years of age. Children pre-school through 5th grade are dismissed before the message for classes. Thanks again for worshipping with us!
CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR OUR WEBSITE
https://www.newlifebellville.com/
Your God is too Small Acts 17:16-34
Starship Facts
Height: 397ft
Engines: 33
Thrust: 16,700,000Lbf
Goal: Go to Mars
Height: 397ft
Engines: 33
Thrust: 16,700,000Lbf
Goal: Go to Mars
Job 9:7-9
7 He speaks to the sun and it does not shine; he seals off the light of the stars. 8 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. 9 He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the south.
7 He speaks to the sun and it does not shine; he seals off the light of the stars. 8 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. 9 He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the south.
Deuteronomy 4:18-19
19 And when you look up to the sky and see the sun, the moon and the stars—all the
heavenly array—do not be enticed into bowing down to them and worshiping things the
Lord your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.
19 And when you look up to the sky and see the sun, the moon and the stars—all the
heavenly array—do not be enticed into bowing down to them and worshiping things the
Lord your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.
Acts 17:16-21
16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God- fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. 18 A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. 19 Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? 20 You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.” 21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.)
16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God- fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. 18 A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. 19 Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? 20 You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.” 21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.)
Idol: A statue made in the form or likeness of a god.
Idol: Something in our life that commands more loyalty, dedication, and devotion than the one true Living God.
American Cultural gods
Professional Sports
Collegiate Sports
Fame and Celebrity
The Automobile, Travel
Guns
Money, Possessions, Wealth
The Environment
National Identity
Race
Career Advancement
Professional Sports
Collegiate Sports
Fame and Celebrity
The Automobile, Travel
Guns
Money, Possessions, Wealth
The Environment
National Identity
Race
Career Advancement
Tests for Idolatry
1. Time and Attention
2. Willingness to Question and Evaluate
3. Public Signs of Devotion
4. Comparison with Devotion with other Loyalties
5. Ethical effects
1. Time and Attention
2. Willingness to Question and Evaluate
3. Public Signs of Devotion
4. Comparison with Devotion with other Loyalties
5. Ethical effects
Acts 17:22-23
22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you.
22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you.
Acts 17:24-26
24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. 26 From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth;
and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.
24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. 26 From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth;
and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.
Acts 17:27-31
27 God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ 29 “Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by man’s design and skill. 30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. 31
For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead.”
27 God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ 29 “Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by man’s design and skill. 30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. 31
For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead.”