1. Julington Creek NEWSLETTER News about the collective work at the Julington Creek church of Christ and updates on individuals and families. Volume 2 Issue 3January 20, 2013 Follow Me, and I will make you… In Matthew 4:18, Jesus calls Simon and Andrew from their fishing nets to a calling higher than they ever imagined. Christ told the two that He would make them “fishers of men.” Wisely, they left their nets immediately and followed the Lord. Everyone knows how these men went on to be chosen apostles and converted many people to Christ (Mt. 10:1-14). Our focus in this article is the source of their power to change the world. “Follow Me,” Christ said, and, “I will make you….” Peter and Andrew were not the only people in the Bible record whose lives were drastically changed, and who, in turn, changed the world of their day. God uses those who surrender to Him. There is no limit to what God can do through a fully-surrendered person. Consider two others whose lives encourage us to surrender all to the Lord: Moses. In Exodus 4:10-12, Moses complained that he was weak in his ability to speak to other people. He had spent the last 40 years of his life tending sheep in the deserted areas of Moab. How could that experience possibly equip him for the task God was assigning him (he thought!)? However, God showed Moses that what He required was surrender to His will. God would make Moses what he needed to be. “I will be with your mouth and teach you what you need to say (4:12). Moses was transformed from weakness to wonder because he surrendered to the Lord God (Heb. 11:24-26). Peter. Peter probably surprised himself as he heard his own words of denial when being questioned about his relationship with Jesus (Matt. 26:69-75). How could I have possibly been so weak after all He has done for me, Peter probably asked himself; then went out and wept over his weakness. But his rejection of Christ would soon be followed by the sorrow that leads to repentance (26:75) which made him useful in the Master’s hand (Mark 16:7). Only one man in history can lay claim to being the keynote speaker on the first day the gospel was ever preached, which resulted in the conversion of 3,000 people (Acts 2:14, 41). Peter. Why? Because he surrendered his very life to the Lord which allowed Jesus to make something strong even from weakness. God took 40 years training Moses to do His work. God turned Peter’s denial of Him into a determination that would not be stopped (Acts 4:19-20). God can use any person who truly surrenders to Him. HAVE YOU SURRENDERED ALL? dlf

2. CONTACT US Julington Creek Church Of Christ 1630 State Road 13 N. St. Johns, FL 32259 Phone: 904-230-3332 Or, Denny Freeman @ 904-703-2277 Email: dlf100@aol.comdlf100@aol.com Website: julingtoncreekchurchofchrist.net GATHERING TIMES SUNDAY Bible Classes --------------- 9:30 AM Morning Worship --------- 10:30 AM Evening Worship ---------- 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Classes --------------- 7:00 PM We love visitors! C. V. Alexander – Confined to home. Carnealia Bowman & Family – The passing of her cousin Dean Lee. Joe Day’s friend, Red Scott, in Lajolla, CA Steve Dickey – recovering from flu. Eddie Goff – At Westminster, Alzheimer's center. Randy Gorick’s Father, Harry, fell and was hurt. Jason James – Pneumonia. Darlene Jessup. Betty Toohey – Sister-in-law in Kentucky is very ill. Prayers WEDNESDAY NITE BIBLE CLASS: The Parables of Christ – Denny F. SUNDAY SERMONS: AM – “Beulah” – Married to Christ Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 PM – Apostolic Authority LADIES BIBLE CLASS: Thursday mornings at 10:30 at Ina Putnal’s. PowerPoint slides are available for viewing/download on church website. SUNDAY AM CLASS: Romans 9-10. Teacher: Steve McCain. CHILDREN’S CLASSES: Posted in the hallway. BIBLE CLASSES: MEN’S MEETING : All the men will meet this afternoon at 4:00 to discuss our work. A person may go to heaven without health, without riches, without honors, without learning, without friends, but he can never go there without Christ. NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT: We will worship in song again. I send invites out to neighboring congregations. Why not give someone a personal invitation?!