Online contributions—Zelle: Coolidge church of Christ; 602-214-3186
September 20, 2026
MORNING SERMON
"Seeking The Lost Son"
Luke 15:11-32
Brother Joe Whitner
1 p.m. Devotional
Brother Joe Whitner
The Right Model
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9/27/2026 |
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Greeters |
Petra Newby |
Kathy Seaver |
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Greeting, Scripture, Prayer |
Pete Hawthorne |
Andy Seaver |
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Song Leader |
Dan Cooke |
Riley Harrison |
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Communion Talk |
Ray Watson |
Pete Hawthorne |
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Server |
Riley Harrison |
Ray Watson |
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Server |
Brent Rankin |
Brent Rankin |
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Server |
Jim Newby |
Dan Cooke |
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Sermon |
Joe Whitner |
Joe Whitner |
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Closing Prayer, Announcements |
Jim Newby |
Jim Newby |
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1:00 p.m. Devotional |
Joe Whitner |
Jim Newby |
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Please notify Jim Newby if you need him to |
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A Memorial Service for Dave Davis will be Saturday,
September 26, 10 a.m., at the Casa Grande
church of Christ building,
805 E. Racine Pl.
Prayers and Sympathy to the family of
Sister Leora McCullough who
passed away Friday, Sept 11.
A memorial service will be held in the Coolidge
church of Christ building on
Saturday, Oct 3 at 1:00 p.m.
2026 Central Arizona Lectureship
The Challenges & Blessings of Obeying Jesus and Not Man
Hebrews 5:8–9
Eloy church of Christ
Sunday, September 27, Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.
Worship: 11 a.m.
Fellowship Meal: Afterwards
Congregational Singing: 3 p.m.
Worship: 4:00 p.m.
Joe Whitner speaking at 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday Sept 29—Thursday Oct 1
@ 7:00 p.m.
605 North Santa Cruz Ave, Eloy AZ, 85131
eloychurchofchirst.org
Before you Ask God for Anything
First Thank Him for Everything!
Loving those who do not deserve it is more than challenging. Think about how God must feel when He continues to give and receives nothing in return. Worse yet, how does He feel when we blatantly reject His love pursuing our own selfish desires? An old Swedish Proverb says, “Love me when I least deserve it, because that's when I really need it.” When we show an unconditional love, especially to those who deserve it the least, two possibilities occur: 1) We demonstrate a God-like spirit, and 2) We help those who really need it understand the nature of God’s love as seen through us. Bro. Bob Turner
Did we think to pray before
we thought to worry?
Philippians 4:6–7, 1 Peter 5: 6–7
Bro. Jon Warnes
Fear is "What if?"
Faith is "Even if".
How To Prepare for Worship on Sundays
Bro. Hiram Kemp
1. Go to bed a little earlier on Saturday night to be rested
and ready to worship. (Eccl 5:1)
2. Read or listen to five Psalms when you wake up to prepare
your heart for worship (Psalm 120–124).
3. Pray for your congregation on your way to worship.
(1 Thess 5:25)
4. Arrive early to greet people as they arrive. (1 Cor 16:20;
1 Thess 5:26)
5. Smile and be pleasant. (Prov 15:13)
6. Introduce yourself to someone you’ve never met.
(Rom 15:7)
7. If you see someone sitting by themselves, invite them to sit with you and your family. (James 2:1–4)
8. Talk to someone 10 years old or younger. (Matthew 18:3–4)
9. Talk to someone 70 years old or older. (1 Timothy 5:1–2)
10. Encourage moms with small children who are fighting to be
there and stay engaged. (Galatians 6:2)
11. Don’t look at your phone during worship (Colossians 3:2)
12. Spend a few quiet moments preparing your heart before the
service begins. (Psalm 46:10)
13. Ask God to help you grow through something you hear or sing
today. (James 1:22–25)
14. After worship, talk with your family or friends about one thing
you learned. (Deuteronomy 6:6–7)
15. Leave determined to practice at least one thing you heard.
(Luke 11:28)
16. If your congregation offers Bible class, be sure to attend.
(Acts 2:42; Colossians 4:16)
17. Follow along in your own Bible during the lesson. (Acts 17:11)
18. Repent of any sins exposed during the sermon.
(Psalm 139:23–24)
19. Turn up the volume—sing louder than you’ve ever sung before.
(Psalm 66:8)
20. Truly think through the lyrics of the songs you’re singing to the
point that it moves you (Colossians 3:16)
21. Silently repeat to yourself the words of the public prayer being
said so you can stay engaged. (1 Timothy 2:1–4)
22. Before you take the Lord’s Supper, personally thank God for
Jesus’ death for you. (Matthew 26:28)
23. Read or meditate on a new passage during the Lord’s Supper (e.g., Isaiah 53; Psalm 22; Romans 5; 1 Corinthians 11; 2 Corinthians 5).
24. Refuse to complain about anything in the service. (Philippians 2:14)
25. Say something encouraging to someone who leads in the service. (Hebrews 10:24)
26. Give 10% more than you normally give. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
27. Sit closer to the front. (Luke 10:39)
28. Speak to people in the parking lot before or after worship. (Acts 28:14–15)
29. Don’t rush out immediately after services—stay and build relationships. (Hebrews 10:24–25)
30. Invite a visitor to go eat with you. (John 1:46)
When life is too hard to stand…kneel.
Ephesians 3:14-19
(Jesus Christ speaking)
“These things I have spoken to you so that in Me
you may have peace.
In the world you have tribulation, but take courage;
I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
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How to Forgive Pray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Matt 5:44) |
Jesus always showed compassion. He saw individuals in need—whether hungry, sick or sorrowful. He knew that meeting their physical needs was imperative in order for them to listen about their spiritual ones. Compassion has been defined as “your pain in my heart”. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Compassion looks like sitting and listening, buying a meal, inviting a visitor to sit with you, visiting a shut-in, helping in time of crisis. It is being the hands and feet of Jesus.
~ from “Power For Today”
“I said, I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle while the wicked are in my presence. Psalm 39:1
In your prayers, please pray the Lord will enable us all to restrain our tongues
as we strive to please Him.
Always pray to have
Eyes that see the
Best in people.
A heart that forgives
The worst.
A mind that forgets
The bad.
And a soul that
NEVER loses faith in God.
~ Unknown
Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words. ~ unknown
“So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, ~ Col. 1:10
John 13:34 (“they will know us by our love”)
Heb 10:23–25 (“encourage one another”)
"Our worst days are never so bad that we’re beyond the reach of God’s grace,
and our best days are never so good that we’re beyond the need of God’s love.”
~ Author Unknown, contributed by Joe Whitner
No God. No hope.
Know God. Know hope.
No God. No peace.
Know God. Know Peace
On your best day, you are a child of God.
On your worst day, you are a child of God.
~ Bro. Jon Warnes
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